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NYCC 2018: Exclusives at Tenacious Toys Booth 780

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Tenacious Toys has announced their dizzying array of NYCC Exclusives for booth 780: vinyl toys, resin collectibles and one-of-a-kind custom figures.

HUMPEK by WHATSHISNAME
From London-based artist’s Whatshisname comes the salacious HUMPek! The third in the popular balloon dog series, this time he’s brought along a partner along for a steamy night of thrills! Look at the curves on these puppies, how could anyone pass up on such a sexy collectible?

HUMPek stands at 10″ tall and comes in a Tenacious Toys EXCLUSIVE BLUE edition, a perfect pop of colour for anyone who would like something naughty and unorthodox to spice up their collection.

Limited to just 100 pieces (with only a handful making it to NYCC), Blue HUMPeks are priced at $149 each.

SMART BOMB by JASON FREENY
Tenacious Toys has announced their next NYCC Exclusive: the 8″ Jason Freeny Smart Bomb in an exclusive blue, produced by Mighty Jaxx.

So we’ve heard of the nuclear bomb, the atomic bomb and the photo bomb. However, there is one lesser-known, albeit groundbreaking bomb that was developed in the most secretive underground laboratory, one that was said to be capable of changing the course of humanity itself…

Created by renowned artist Jason Freeny, we proudly present the world’s first cure for stupidity – the Smart Bomb!

Each blue Smart Bomb comes with exclusive blue Smart Bomb enamel pin. Limited to just 100 pieces (with only a handful making it to NYCC), Smart Bombs are priced at $119 each.

MARTIN LONGBOTTOM by UME TOYS
Mr Longbottom is a 3-inch resin figure that was entirely developed, sculpted, molded, cast and hand painted and accessorized by UK artist Rich Page (UME Toys).

This figure is bagged with a header card, sticker and a hat for Mr. Longbottom. Limited to just 10 pieces at $45 each, and exclusively available at the Tenacious Toys section of NYCC Booth 780: the Tenacious Collective.

TARBUS the TARDIGRADE by DOOMCO
Tenacious Toys has announced another NYCC Exclusive: Tarbus the Tardigrade 3.25″ vinyl figure by DoomCo.

Produced for DoomCo by Squibbles Ink, this is the first product, the first vinyl toy, & the first tardigrade designed entirely in virtual reality. Tenacious Toys has an exclusive blue GID colorway as an NYCC exclusive.

Blue GID Tardigrades are just $20 each, so you can easily welcome one into your home. Limited to just 57 pieces, and exclusively available at the Tenacious Toys section of NYCC Booth 780: the Tenacious Collective.

CONSTELLATION OMENS by UNCLE
Tenacious Toys has announced their next NYCC Exclusives: a set of six 7-inch vinyl coarse toys Omens, custom painted by UNCLE in his signature deep space style.

The six customs each feature a single constellation: Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Sagittarius, Cancer, Taurus and Scorpio. They are gloriously detailed, shaped like owls, and supremely glossy.

Each piece is $400, one-of-a-kind and only available at NYCC booth 780.

BUBBLES by THE BOTS
Tenacious Toys will be selling a Convention Exclusive colorway of the 2.5″ vinyl Bubbles figure by The Bots and UVD Toys. They will have 30 of these at NYCC booth 780 at $30 each.

RAMPAGE TOYS SOFUBI and CUSTOM DANGER DOGS
Tenacious Toys has announced another group of NYCC Exclusives, all from Rampage Toys.

Jon of Rampage kindly painted the Tenacious Toys “Mexifubi” (his newly coined term) 5-inch Danger Dog figures in a decidedly Japanese bright & metallic color scheme. 10 pieces are available at just $75 each.

Next up is a small group of Micro Cabriolet Racers, which are sofubi mini figures presented in a 3-pack for $27 for the set. Only 6 sets will be available.

The Rampage Toys Ugly Unicorn 5-inch sofubi gets his cosplay on as the Ugly Hulkicorn: 10 of these will be available at NYCC for $35 each, with a second wave of 12 pieces (maximum) available as preorders on the Tenacious Toys website after NYCC.

Finally, not to be outdone by UU, the Micro Poo Hulk will make an appearance as well. This 2″ micro sofubi figure will be $12 each and limited to 15 pieces.

Tenacious Toys is proud to continue to represent Rampage Toys and sofubi figures for another year at New York Comic Con.

CUSTOMS and ONE OF A KIND ITEMS
Both Colin “Big C” Hoffman and Karey Maurice have sent in custom Toy2R SprayeeQs (4″ vinyl spray can dudes). The Big C piece is named “Hungry and sells for $200. Karey sent in two customs: “Berry Fat Cap” and “Cherry Fat Cap” each of which is $180.

Artists and fans can pick up their own blank vinyl SprayeeQs at the Tenacious Toys booth for just $20 each, or try their luck at the NYCC Fan Prize Tap Tower. Tenacious Toys has kindly donated sixty (60!) blank DIY SprayeeQs to the Tap Tower prize vault at NYCC.

West coast artist, uber-fan and tech guru Evilos created several custom Funko POPs for Tenacious Toys: an edition of 5 Muddy Joe Namaths (fashioned after the famous photo of Namath an the side of the field, covered in mud, sporting his green rain gear) as well as a single, one of a kind custom Gary Vee POP. They will be $60 and $80, respectively, and each box is fully customized and super slick.

Tom & Emily from the UK (Creature Hut) have sent over 3 beautiful custom Rubella Bites resin figures which are priced at $98 each.

Tenacious Toys is proud to continue to represent indy artists and customizers at New York Comic Con. Visit booth 780 for much more from other members of the Tenacious Collective! Nugglife & Otis Blaqlion with both be offering custom toys and resin figures, and Black Drove will be selling a gigantic variety of kaiju, sofubi and custom toys from nearly 30 different artists

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The Life and Times of Kota Srinivasa Rao: A Pillar of Indian Cinema Bids Farewell

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On July 13, 2025, Indian cinema lost one of its most enduring lights—Kota Srinivasa Rao, a name that has been woven into the very fabric of Telugu cinema and Indian film history for nearly five decades. He was 77.

To speak of Kota garu is to speak of a man who embodied the soul of acting, not merely performance, but lived truth on screen. As a journalist who has spent years documenting the landscape of Indian entertainment, and more importantly, as a lifelong admirer of its emotional and artistic depth, I find it nearly impossible to separate the arc of my love for Telugu cinema from the face, voice, and commanding presence of Kota Srinivasa Rao.

Born on July 10, 1948, in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao was the son of freedom fighter and dramatist Kota Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu. The stage called to him early, long before the silver screen embraced him. His transition from theater to cinema in the late 1970s was seamless, natural, and even. His debut in K. Viswanath’s Pranam Khareedu (1978) may have seemed modest at the time, but in hindsight, it was the quiet ignition of a force that would later dominate the craft of acting across genres and generations.

Kota Garu was never a man of one shade. He could play a corrupt politician one moment and a hapless, loving father the next—with equal gravitas and complete immersion. Who could forget his roles in Gaayam, Shiva, Aha Naa Pellanta, Pratighatana, Money, Anaganaga Oka Roju, Leader, and Tagore? These weren’t just performances; they were living case studies in human contradiction and nuance.

In Aa Naluguru, his portrayal of a morally grey newspaper editor offered a sobering mirror to society. In comedies like Hello Brother, his deadpan wit was so precise that it could make audiences erupt with laughter on a single line delivery. Every filmmaker—from K. Viswanath to Ram Gopal Varma, Krishna Vamsi to Sekhar Kammula—sought him out, not just for his craft, but for his wisdom. Watching him act was never passive; it was an education.

Kota Srinivasa Rao did not rely on grand gestures. He mastered silence, pauses, and subtle shifts of the eye or lip. His voice—a deep, gravelly cadence seasoned with satire and command—could either be a thunderclap or a whisper that echoed.

To those of us in the audience, especially those who grew up in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, his voice became part of our lives. We knew it like we knew the changing winds before the monsoon. Even when he wasn’t on screen, you could feel his influence in the rhythm of dialogue and the texture of storytelling.

Despite his towering fame, Kota garu remained rooted. His brief but meaningful stint in politics—elected as MLA from Vijayawada East in 1999—reflected his desire to contribute beyond the screen. But he soon returned to his first love: the cinema.

His accolades are many, including the Padma Shri (2015) and multiple Nandi Awards, but what truly set him apart was how loved and respected he was by peers and audiences alike. For young actors and directors, working with Kota garu was a rite of passage.

Jr NTR once said in an interview, “You don’t act with Kota garu. You surrender. And in doing so, you become better without even realizing it.”

As the film industry and fans across India mourn his passing, one thing becomes clear: Kota Srinivasa Rao was not just part of Indian cinema—he was one of its pillars. He leaves behind a legacy that transcends language and time. He proved, over and over again, that you don’t need to be the lead to lead a scene. That character is not just something you play—it’s something you embody.

For those of us who grew up seeing him on VHS tapes, in dusty cinema halls, on cable TV reruns, and later streaming platforms, Kota garu’s presence was a constant. He was a reminder of what cinema was, and what it could be—pure, affecting, transformative.

As I write this not just as a journalist, but as someone whose very identity has been shaped by Indian films, I say: thank you, Kota garu. For the laughter. For the fear. For the wisdom. For the truth. Your performances were never just “roles.” They were lessons in being human.

In Gaayam, you once delivered the haunting line:
“Nijam cheppadam easy kaadu… adhi cheppataniki guts kavali.”
(“Telling the truth is not easy… It takes courage to speak it.”)

You spoke the truth through every role, and we heard you—loud and clear.

Your absence leaves a void, but your art remains. And in that, you are eternal.

Rest in peace, Kota Srinivasa Rao garu. Your voice may have fallen silent, but your cinema will echo forever.

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FX’s Alien: Earth Makes Impact at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 With World Premiere, Epic Hall H Panel, and Immersive Activation

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Get ready to scream, San Diego.

FX is going full-throttle at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, transporting fans into the spine-chilling world of Alien: Earth — the brand-new television series from visionary creator Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), inspired by the legendary sci-fi horror film franchise. Between a can’t-miss world premiere in Hall H and an atmospheric, interactive activation titled “The Wreckage,” this year’s FX slate will leave fans trembling in anticipation ahead of the show’s official premiere on Tuesday, August 12 on FX and Hulu.

👽 Enter the Wreckage: FX’s Alien: Earth Immersive Experience
Located on the Hilton Bayfront Lawn, “The Wreckage” lets fans step foot inside the ominous remains of the USCSS Maginot, a ship torn from deep space and crash-landed on Earth. This thrilling, two-part activation features daytime exploration and an after-dark survival horror mission dubbed Code Red — a terrifying twist perfect for the brave.

🔥 Highlights Include:
Alien: Earth: Code Red – A nighttime horror maze experience you won’t forget

Interactive Prodigy Corp Drop Site – Sign up as an FX Insider and unlock VR exclusives and giveaways

Exclusive Merch & Collabs – Enjoy in-world beverages from Chain, the cult-favorite pop-cuisine creators

Podcast Studio – Live interviews with talent, influencers, and creatives all weekend long

🗓️ Activation Dates & Times:

Date Daytime Hours Code Red Hours
Thu, July 24 11am–4pm 4:30pm–8pm
Fri, July 25 10am–4pm 4:30pm–10pm
Sat, July 26 10am–4pm 4:30pm–10pm
Sun, July 27 11am–3pm —

📍 Location: Hilton Bayfront Lawn, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
🎟️ Admission is free. Ages 18+. Press can skip the line by RSVPing to madison.welsh@civic-us.com

🎬 Hall H World Premiere: Alien Lands at Comic-Con
The hype doesn’t end on the lawn. On Friday, July 25 from 1:25pm–2:50pm, FX takes over Hall H for the world premiere of Alien: Earth, screening the pilot episode before its global release.

Fans in Hall H will be the first on Earth to witness the terrifying new story, starring Sydney Chandler as a young woman who must lead a squad of soldiers through a world where extraterrestrial nightmares have arrived — and they’re not alone.

Following the screening, creator Noah Hawley, executive producer David W. Zucker, and the cast will participate in a Q&A, diving deep into the making of this bold, horrifying new chapter in the Alien universe.

🧬 About Alien: Earth
When a derelict alien spacecraft crash-lands on Earth, a dark and deadly mystery begins to unravel. As humanity faces the planet’s greatest threat yet, survival may rest in the hands of those least expected. Packed with dread, awe, and action, Alien: Earth builds on decades of cinematic legacy while exploring timely themes and fresh characters.

The series premieres August 12 on FX, and will stream on Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers). Internationally, it will stream on Disney+.

🌌 Stay Connected:
🌐 Visit FXSDCC.com for updates and schedules

📱 Sign up to become an FX Insider: fx.tv/alien-earth-insider

📸 Follow @FXNetworks on socials for behind-the-scenes exclusives

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Hank Hill’s Backyard Takes Over SDCC 2025 – Propane and All

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Hulu, the go-to streaming destination for adult animation, is back at San Diego Comic-Con 2025! This year, they are bringing Arlen, Texas, from the iconic King of the Hill franchise to life right outside the Convention Center. Guests will step inside Hank Hill’s Backyard for a big ole cookout, complete with BBQ bites served up throughout the day, classic lawn games, themed photo ops, and a cold can of Alamo (water) to beat the heat.

Located next to the Convention Center on the Bayfront’s Parking Lot (Fifth Ave Landing – Lot A1) – 600 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101 – Hank Hill’s Backyard will allow fans to experience what life is like in Arlen, Texas. Starting July 24 at 11:30 am – 7 pm, July 25-26 from 9:30 am-7 pm daily, and July 27 from 9:30 am–5 pm, Hank Hill’s Backyard will transport fans into the world of Arlen, where they can interact with legendary moments from the show.

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