NEW LEGO BAT MECH from Set 76026 batman suit dc super heroes justice league toy Detective Comics #27 Sets New Record For Sale of a Comic Book Didn’t take long now, did it? A whopping three days after Action Comics #1 took in a cool $1,000,000, the Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas reported to Comic Riffs that a copy of Detective Comics #27 sold for $1,075,500 last night. Well folks, don’t we all know that issue features the debut of a pointy eared vigilante who’s made a career out of being cooler than ole’ Big Blue. Just like it’s Action Comics counterpart, the issue was an 8.0 graded book by the CGC scale. With only 100-200 copies left in the world, this again marks a major sale in the aftermarket for comic books. Richard Donner makes a great couple movies about you, Superman? Batman Begins and The Dark Knight was better. People thought you were so cool in Kingdom Come, oh Man of Steel? Face it, old Bruce kicked your keester in Dark Knight Returns. And you thought you had him there for a second, didn’t you, Clarky-poo.
A million dollar comic sale! Well, this was a million-plus. Suck on that green kryptonite. As for us here at ComicMix, we’re gonna go check on our aforementioned copies of Ultraforce #1 and the “Darkchylde Summer Swimsuit Spectacular”. Cause, well, you never know. Marc Alan Fishman is a graphic designer, digital artist, writer, and most importantly a native born Chicagoan. When he's not making websites, drawing and writing for his indie company Unshaven Comics, or rooting for the Bears... he's a dedicated husband and father. When you're not enjoying his column here on ComicMix, feel free to catch his comic book reviews weekly at MichaelDavisWorld, and check out his books and cartoons at Unshaven Comics. Marc Alan Fishman: Retail Me Not! Marc Alan Fishman: The Unshaven State of the Union – 2017 Marc Alan Fishman: Game On, Comics OffModern Warfare 3, Jet Set Radio and Bully kick off Xbox LIVE Winter sale Huge reductions on Joe Danger 2, Sonic The Hedgehog, Super Meat Boy and more in Xbox LIVE's Countdown to 2013 sale.
Lego Batman Kryptonite Interception View All LEGO Products Speed down to the docks with Batman™ where LexCorp henchmen are busy storing the Kryptonite. Fire the Batmobile's stud shooters and swerve the forklift's flick missiles. Open the doors of the Batmobile and attack with Batman's silver Batarang. Explode the Kryptonite from the forklift and dodge shots from the Henchman's bazooka. Can Batman™ escape with the toxic cargo? Batman V Superman Epic Strike Batmobile Vehicle Fires two missilesBreak away panelsTrue to movie stylingCompatibility: Fits 15.24H cm figures (Sold separately)Contents: A Batman V Superman Epic Strike Batmobile VehicleBatteries Not Required Batman V Superman Voice Changer Helmet 15 sounds and phrasesEyes light upTrue to movie stylingExciting voice changing technologyContents: A Batman V Superman Voice Changer HelmetBatteries Required: 3 AA batteries (not included) Batman V Superman 15cm Figure - Assortment 9 points of articulation9 to collect (Each sold separately)True to movie stylingThere are several styles available within this assortment and unfortunately it is not possible to request which one you would prefer, so please allow us to pick one on your behalf.
Dimensions: 15.24H cmContents: A Batman V Superman: FigureBatteries Not Required Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Superfriends Gotham JailBane can "power up!" a small black light which activates luminous paint on the figure causing him to glow with red eyes.Call batman using the Bat signal and he can round up all the criminals and get them back in jail.Includes: Bane & Batman figure. Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Transforming Batcave Play Set Interactive play setHeadquarters loaded with crime-fighting powerSuitable for ages 3 - 8 yearsContents: A Batcave Play Set, a Batman and The Joker figures and a projectile launcherBatteries Required: 2 AAA batteries (included) Batman DC Comics 30cm 4 Figure Pack 4 pack of popular DC Comics Super Heroes and Super-Villains30cm tall9 points of articulationIncludes Batman, Robin, Superman and The JokerSuitable for ages 3+Makes an instant collectionPerfect for epic battle actionDynamic poses and creates a captivating display
DC Super Friends The Joker & Harley Quinn Battle Vehicle Roll the tank along to spin the vehicle’s clawsTurn Power Pad to open the cockpit and place The Joker insidePress to fire launcher on the tank’s “tail”Includes Battle Vehicle, The Joker and Harley Quinn figures, hammer and projectile Imaginext Streets Of Gotham City Two-Face & SUV Flip open the SUV door to pop out the driver's seat and put Two-Face in!Turn Power Pad to rotate the cannon; push button to fire projectilesIncludes SUV, Two-Face figure, 3 projectiles and 2 immobilizer clawsPress button to fire immobilizer clawCollect more vehicles and figures in the Imaginext DC Super Friends collection to rev up the crime-fighting adventuresDimensions: 21CM X 12CM X 19CM Imaginext DC Superfriends 5 Pack Suitable for ages 3-8Contents: 5 figuresBatteries not required Batman V Superman 30cm Figures- Batman Inspired by the Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice movie30cm highly detailed, collector figure with actor likeness10 points of articulationSoft goods capeChoose Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman figures to complete your collectionEach sold separately, subject to availabilityColours and decorations may varySuitable for ages 4+Dimensions: 23CM X 7CM X 33CM
Imaginext DC Super Friends Bat Boat and Batman Figure Push the boat forward to spin the propellerFeatures Power Pad activationPerfect for little handsContents: Bat Boat, a Batman Figure and 2 cannonsBatteries Not Required Imaginext DC Super Friends The Penguin Copter Pull the trigger to see the umbrellas spinPerfect for little handsThe Penguin fits in cockpitPress button to fire “icy” penguin projectileContents: The Penguin Copter and a figureBatteries Not RequiredYou don't have permission to access /blog/2016/11/04/countdown-to-the-lego-batman-movie/ Additionally, a 403 ForbiddenEditor’s note (2 October). Thousands of Lego fans will descend upon the BRICK fairs in Birmingham and London in October and December, respectively, to meet, play in pits filled with millions of Lego bricks and find vintage treasures. To help them and other Lego obsessives find the best collectable items, a brick-loving story from our archives. What's hot, what's not What’s hot: 76023 The Tumbler, 10245 Santa’s Workshop, 41062 Elsa’s Sparkling Ice Castle, 75060 UCS Slave I and 21110 Research Institute.
What’s not: Generic sets and themes that have been released many times, such as cities with mini-figures of pedestrians and police officers. These collections generally lack the “wow factor” that could make them highly prized in the future. When Tony De Marzio was a boy, he loved acting out stories about King Arthur and his sword Excalibur with his King’s Castle Lego set. Thanks to his grandmother — who saved the box, bricks and instructions — Tony, now 38, has the joy of seeing his 5-year-old son, Anthony, play with the very same fort, horses and soldiers.“I have great memories of my grandfather watching me build… helping me when I needed it,” said De Marzio, a software project manager in Philadelphia. “The set was difficult to build and I liked the accomplishment when I had finished building and could play with it.”De Marzio’s decision to get his childhood bricks from his grandmother came after he bought a Lego spaceship as a mobile for Anthony’s nursery, and then an aeroplane.
“When I built them I thought: ‘Wow! That brings me back to my childhood.’”Today, he and Anthony own about 172 sets of Lego. Daughter Natalie, age 2, plays with Duplo bricks, the beginner’s version of the toy.While the De Marzios appreciate the Danish-made creations for the fun they bring, many sets now have monetary value well in excess of the original purchase price. Some change hands for thousands of dollars. View image of Family bonds (Credit: Tony De Marzio) Increasing numbers of adult fans of Lego, known as AFOLs, are contributing to burgeoning interest. Following 2014's The LEGOMovie, a new film, Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary, was released in july, 2015. Meanwhile, fans are flocking to The Art of the Brick worldwide touring exhibition of sculptures made entirely from Lego.With the current cross-generational craze, it's no wonder a brisk secondary market has emerged in coveted sets and mini-figures. have signed up more than 39,000 members, the founders said.
“People of all ages collect, but the serious or hard core collectors and resellers that view Lego as a commodity would be about 20 to 50 years of age, with the majority male,” Ed Maciorowski said. He added that female followers are growing in number, partly due to the launch of Friends, a Lego line geared at girls. Enthusiasm is strongest in the US, but also high in the UK, Europe and Australia, and there is beginning to be more interest from Asian markets, he said. A decade ago, Nathan Sawaya was a corporate lawyer who relaxed after work by building things with his childhood Lego bricks. The hobby so inspired Sawaywa that the 41-year-old has become a full-time artist who has studios in New York and Los Angeles and is building Lego creations that sell for six-figure sums. His touring exhibition The Art of the Brick has attracted millions of visitors in North America, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, China and Europe. “Galleries were very sceptical at the beginning. They pictured what they saw in toy stores.
It took them seeing the work in person to see it was more than just cars and trucks,” said Sawaya, who collaborated with Lady Gaga to create a headless yellow sculpture for one of her music videos. Simpler works, like Sawaya’s 16-inch high Hugman figures, sell for $300.“Lego has a timelessness to it. The bricks I had as a child still snap together with the bricks I buy today," he said.Collectors are beginning to notice the burgeoning interest in Lego toys. For example, the 7884 Batman’s Buggy sold for $9.99 in 2008 recently fetched $138 on eBay, according to Brickpicker. The 10190 Market Street set that retailed at $89.99 in 2007 recently sold for $1,472, while 10179 UCS Millennium Falcon, which retailed for $499.99 in 2007, changed hands for $3,569.“Most Lego sets appreciate in value,” said BrickPicker’s Ed Maciorowski, “But some take time to hit peak values.” It could take two to three years or longer, he said.Star Wars kits are among those he expects to increase in value.
Star Wars sets are good choices “with the new movies releasing in late 2015," Maciorowski said. "Superhero sets are solid choices, as are most large and exclusive sets in any theme.”For best prices, sets should be in mint condition and in sealed boxes. Large sets, and those with short production runs, usually appreciate well, he said. Kits with exclusive and/or multiple mini-figures are good bets, he added. Surprisingly, some sets can be resold for more than the original retail price when “parted out” or broken down for parts.New sets are widely available at toy shops and online retailers, but exclusive sets can generally only be purchased through Lego’s own outlets and online store, said Jeff Maciorowski of BrickPicker. Fans who sign up to Lego’s VIP programme are offered early opportunities to buy certain products, he added.As Lego builders since boyhood, the Maciorowski brothers now own about 7,000 sets, stored between their homes and offices. “Buy quality shelves and stack sets vertically, like books on a bookshelf,” advised Ed Maciorowski.
“Keep in a dark area away from the sun and keep away from moisture, which will easily destroy any Lego box.” Insurance is a must. “There are collectible insurance companies out there that will insure your Lego collection,” he said.Profiting from Lego isn't child’s play. Storage space is an issue, as are shipping fees. Even if you trade infrequently there may be local legal requirements around buying and selling. De Marzio, for instance, had to apply to the state of Pennsylvania for a business licence.BrickPicker’s Ed Maciorowski said: “People can make minimum-wage type of profits or make tens of thousands of dollars a year investing in Lego sets. It depends upon choosing the right Lego sets to invest in, the amount invested, timing and a little luck.“There are no guarantees and sometimes it can take years to see a profit, but many people do very well if they choose correctly and have a little patience.”Do you have a memorable Lego story to share? To comment on this story or anything else you have seen on BBC Capital, head over to our Facebook page or message us on Twitter.