A scene from Dexter: Early Cuts

I’m a big fan of Dexter and so I’m happy to hear Showtime are producing an animated web series titled Dexter: Early Cuts.

Dexter: Early Cuts is going to be a 12 part series told in four one or two minute chapters.  It will be built on the mythology of the live-action series.  I’m laughing out loud (in a good way) at the idea that the animated series will show fans how his slaying techniques have evolved.

Dexter: Early Cuts will premiere Oct. 25 on www.sho.com.

In the meantime, Dexter has a new action figure on the way – the Dexter and Sgt. Doakes 7-Inch Action Figure Scene 2-Pack.

Check out the prototype image:

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Lost The Complete Fifth Season Dharma Initiative Orientation Kit Blu-ray

On December 8 ABC Studio’s plan to release Lost: The Complete Fifth Season Dharma Initiative Orientation Kit.

I found this whilst bored and checking out the upcoming releases on Amazon.  Unfortunately Amazon have failed to advertise what exactly this special pack thingy contains, other than stating the obvious: it has 5 Blu-ray discs with the entire fifth season of Lost on them.

But as you can see, the kit contains far more than just 5 Blu-ray discs.

From the image above it apparently has stickers, a map, pamphlets, a vinyl record, a Dharma Initiative VHS video, floppy disc looking sleeves for the discs, and a cool looking booklet with more goodies, all packaged in a nice aged-looking box.

But at twice the price of the regular DVD/Blu-ray release, is this worth it?  It would help if there were some real specifications somewhere.  It seems ABC Studios haven’t released them yet, but I do have some images to show you.

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Terminator T-800 1:2 Scale Endoskeleton Replica (click to enlarge)

Exactly one month to the day I wrote a post alerting you all to a second chance opportunity at Sideshow Collectibles to grab one of these awesome Hollywood Collectors Gallery 1:2 Scale Terminator T-800 Endoskeleton replica’s.

That opportunity has now passed – all 500 of these Terminator’s are gone, with the exception of a brand new one that I’ve just found on Ebay.

Originally these sold for US $1,999.  The one on Ebay has a BIN of $2,500 but the seller is also open to offers.  Given that this is a Limited Edition item with only 500 in the world, if you want one head over to Ebay and make an offer!

The Endoskeleton stands 3 feet tall (36″) and is made from a mixture of chromed metal, polystone, and other materials. It stands on top of an impressive skull littered display base, which incorporates built-in blue LED lights.  When activated, the eyes also glow with red light.  It’s based on the T-800’s from Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Visit the original Sideshow Collectible’s product page here.

Ebay Auction here: Terminator T-800 Endoskeleton 1:2 Scale Replica

I’ve decided Best Collectibles might end up a little boring if I don’t post a little something to break up all the collectibles posts.  Actually the decision was made for me since I was getting bored posting only adverts for collectibles.  So from now on I’ll incorporate my own blog posts of other cool and interesting stuff and well, this is the first of those posts.

I can’t think of a better way to kick it off than with this weird ass yet strangely awesome stop motion Dexter toy video that was put together by Showtime to promote the new season of Dexter.

Anyway, the vid is after the jump.

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Rambo Premium Format Figure (click to enlarge)

Is Sylvester Stallone really this ugly?  I don’t know, when I look at this Rambo Premium Format Figure I can’t help but focus my attention on how ugly they managed to make Stallone look and yet I find myself thinking that it’s still a cool figure.  Still, if there’s one thing that’s for sure it’s the fact that Rambo figures consistently sell out and I’m betting this one will be no different.

These are handcrafted by Sideshow Collectibles, stand 19″ tall, and are individually painted and finished.  The figure is also dressed in hand-tailored fabric.

Sideshow are still deciding on whether to making this collectible a Limited Edition item, but given that its all handcrafted I’m guessing they will.  That combined with the fact that Rambo 5 the movie is on its way, this is probably a valuable collectible to add to your collection.  Just turn him around so no one has to stare at his head.

He’ll cost you $289.99 and he won’t ship until the 2nd Quarter of 2010, but you can pre-order him now.

Visit the product page here.

Star Wars Framed First Day Covers Stamps Limited Edition 500

This is a black-metal framed and matted work that includes all 15 1st-day covers that were issued in 2007 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope.  Each cover features a Star Wars stamp postmarked on may 25, 2007 with the official United States Postal Service Star Wars commemorative postmark.

Comes with an individually numbered text plate.

Approximate dimensions are 30-inches tall x 33-inches wide.

It’s a Limited Edition piece of 500, and Entertainment Earth are advertising that there is only 1 left.

To be honest, the description for this Star Wars collectible is a bit hazy in my view and the image is really terrible – I assume the 15 covers you get are in addition to the framed stamps?  Whatever the case, if you’re a serious Star Wars fan its the last one, so I’m posting it just in case you might not want to miss out on adding this to your collection.

The product page is here.

Terminator T-800 Life-Size Bust (click to enlarge)

Here’s another rare opportunity, probably the rarest one I’ve posted in a while.  It’s a chance to score a Terminator T-800 Life-Size Bust, based on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator from Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

These Terminator collectibles were manufactured by Sideshow Collectibles as a Limited Edition of 750, and all of them sold out way back in 2007.  One of the items, number 148 of the 750, is now up on Ebay for sale.  In fact, the one that is for sale on Ebay also sold, but the previous buyer didn’t commit forcing the seller to relist it.  So in a sense, this is a second chance opportunity on a now sold out and extremely hard to find Terminator collectible.

The Terminator T-800 Life Size Bust stands 21″ high and weighs 32lbs (14.51kg).

If you want to check out the original product page at Sideshow Collectibles, go here.  While you’re there, check out the reviews and you’ll read comments like “the pictures don’t do it justice” and “I got mine and was blown away by the attention to detail. The leather jacket looks so real and the wrinkles and marks on the skin is simply astounding. It’s an awesome piece by Sideshow which would make an ideal collection centerpiece for any Terminator Fan.”

At the time of writing this post, the auction price is at US $1,050 with a BIN $1,550.  That’s a hefty markup from the original price of $549.99 but these items are rare so if you want one, that’s what you’ll have to pay.  The seller claims the item is in perfect condition, as new.

For the Ebay listing, go here:
Terminator T-800 Life-Size Bust on Ebay

TX Terminator 1:1 Scale Head Bust, Limited Edition (click to enlarge)

Here’s another rare opportunity. The TX Terminator 1:1 Scale Head Bust, based on the TX Terminator in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, has long since sold out.  But here’s an opportunity to get one.

Affectionately known as the Terminatrix, this is a 100% faithful full-scale (aka life sized) replica of the TX Terminator head manufactured by Sideshow Collectibles in partnership with renowned character creator Stan Winston (the man responsible for realizing the original Terminator design).

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Dark Lord Sauron Polystone Statue

The Dark Lord Sauron Polystone Statue is a brilliant movie collectible from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings.  It was manufactured by Sideshow Collectibles in 2008 as a Limited Edition of 9,500 pieces.  Every single piece sold out (as is usually the case with Lord of the Rings collectibles).

I’ve found what could amount to be an absolute bargain.  One of these Limited Edition Sauron statues, No. 420 of 9,500, is now for sale on eBay. It is advertised as being in flawless condition.

Here’s the bargain part.  There’s only 1 day left on the auction and the current bid price is an excruciatingly low $91.  These originally sold for US$300 prior to selling out, so to get one at a price any less than that is a steal.  Just go and read the reviews at Sideshow and you’ll see five stars out of five stars consistently for this particular collectible.

Sauron’s size is 24″ tall and weighs a hefty 60 lbs.

Original product page (now sold out): 
Dark Lord Sauron Polystone Statue at Sideshow Collectibles

Buy it here: The Dark Lord Sauron Polystone Statue on eBay

Limited Edition 1000 Queen Alien Polystone Diorama

The Queen Alien Polystone Diorama manufactured by Sideshow Collectibles is now sold out, but here’s your chance to buy one thanks to eBay where one of the Limited Edition 1000 is up for sale – and it’s brand new still sealed in its box.

This awesome collectible is based on the Queen Alien from James Cameron’s Aliens. It is cast in high-quality, heavyweight polystone, then hand-finished, hand-painted and individually hand-numbered.

Stands 16 inches high above a themed display base.

Originally the Queen Alien Polystone Diorama sold for US$399, but the one available on eBay is going with a Buy it Now price of US $499.  It’s a $100 more expensive than when it originally came out, but then these types of collectibles increase in value simply because they are rare and hard to find, let alone find new and still in the box.

Original product page (now sold out): Queen Alien Polystone Diorama at Sideshow Collectibles

Buy it here: Queen Alien Polystone Diorama on eBay