Happy Birthday Katey Sagal

Futurama Print Autographed by Katey Sagal and Billy West

Happy birthday to actress and musician Katey Sagal, best known as the TV sitcom Peggy Bundy on Married... with Children (1987-1997) and as Gemma Teller Morrow on the FX series Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014). Sagal is also known as the voice of Leela on the science fiction cartoon series Futurama (1999-2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy print from Futurama that has been hand-signed in person by stars Billy West (Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Doctor Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan) and Sagal. Crisp clear signatures on a mint print. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Matt Groening - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Rock Bottom Remainders Limited Edition Print Signed by 12 incl. Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Matt Groening

Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, best known as the creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and the television series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this signed limited edition lithograph commemorating the 20th anniversary and final concerts of his band The Rock Bottom Remainders.  The rock and roll band consisted of popular authors including Groening whose concerts raised millions of dollars for charity. The band took its self-mocking name from the publishing term "remaindered book," a work of which the unsold remainder of the publisher's stock of copies is sold at a reduced price.  The caricature of the band was created in 2003 by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist David Horsey and is signed by members Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Scott Turow, Mitch Albom, Greg Iles, Matt Groening, Roy Blount Jr., James McBride, Ridley Pearson, Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark. The image is approximately 11 x 17 inches and printed on archival stock. Fine condition. Numbered in a edition of 270. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Our Favorite Exclusives at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013

What follows is Collector's Shangri-La's favorite San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives that have been announced to date. Some companies are offering pre-ordering on their exclusives, which you may then pick up at Comic-Con. Check back for more companies and more exclusives!

Aardman: Superman Action Figure
Created by Aardman, the British brains behind “WALLACE AND GROMIT,” the Aardman Superman Figure is their own unique take on the Man of Steel. Based on the popular interstitial shorts shown during DC Nation on Cartoon Network, designed by Rich Webber and sculpted by Phil Ramirez. The Aardman: Superman measures approximately 6.5” tall. Available at the DC Collectibles Boutique at the Graphitti Designs booth #2315, next to the DC booth.
Price: $24.95

2014 Leela/Amy Lobrau Calendar Pin-up
It's another exclusive "Girls of Futurama" calendar pin-up featuring Leela and Amy from the Planet Express crew. Available at Bongo Comics Group Booth 2519.

Price: $10.00

SDCC 2013 Robby The Robot Die-Cast Figure -- Previews Exclusive Purple Version
Forbidden Planet’s signature ‘bot comes to vivid die-cast life in this exceptionally detailed and extremely limited purple edition! Available at Diamond Comic Distributors Booth 2401.

Price: $74.99

Doctor Who 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Pen
Free with the first 20 purchases every day (one per family please) this wonderful plastic model of the 10th Doctor's sonic screwdriver worth over $20 at retail. It has the same extendable feature and size as the long deleted original, and now with a fully working pen!! Available at Fanfare / The Who Shop Booth 3947.

Price: $0.00

Star Wars® The Black Series 6-Inch Boba Fett™ Action Figure with Han Solo™ in Carbonite Accesory
In 2013, Hasbro takes collectible STAR WARS action figures to the next level with the introduction of THE BLACK SERIES action figure line! For the first time ever, Hasbro is introducing a 6-inch scale of the greatest characters from the STAR WARS universe, and fans will have their first opportunity to start their BLACK SERIES 6-inch figure collection at San Diego Comic-Con with the BOBA FETT action figure which comes with HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE accessory. Available at Hasbro Booth 3329.

Price: $44.99

Creature From the Black Lagoon 9 inch Glow-In-The-Dark Variant
Mezco’s award-winning design team journeyed deep into the unexplored depths of the Amazon jungle searching for fossils…instead they discovered The Creature! Mezco Toyz brings to life The Creature, from Universal’s sci-fi, horror gem, The Creature From The Black Lagoon. This Creature variant is cast in Glow-In-The-Dark material. The phosphorescent properties of this formulation put past glow items to shame. Like the lure of the mysterious deep-sea angler fish, its powerful incandescence pierces the darkness of even the blackest lagoon. This iconic scaled terror from the deep stands 9” tall and captures the intricate detail of the pre-historic gill-man; from his mysterious amphibious eyes, to his claw tipped webbed hands. With 11 points of articulation he’ll be able to take out any scientist who dares to come between him and his true love. The Creature is packaged in a full color, collector friendly window box perfect for display. Available at Mezco Toyz Booth 3445.

Price: $60.00

Portal 2 Starfield Deco Turret LED Flashlight w/ Sound
Aperture Investment Opportunity #3: Turrets Want to make your Portal-loving friends green with envy? (Other shades of green are a sign of ingesting poisons during testing. Please do not lick anything in the Enrichment Center.) The Starfield Deco Turret is black with glittering silver and a bright red LED that lights up when you give it a squeeze. Just like our traditional Turret Flashlight, it plays sound effects straight from the Portal and Portal 2 games. Just remember to treat it with care, because it's special. Product Specifications: Limited Time Con Appearance Exclusive! Bring a bit of Aperture Science home with this turret flashlight Bright red LED light will help you find all life's lemons Real turret sound effects from the Portal & Portal 2 games Gift box looks just like the one in the Aperture Investment Opportunity #3 video Officially licensed Portal / Portal 2 product Dimensions: Approx. 3.5" tall. Available at ThinkGeek Booth 5541.

Price: $15.00

Fantasy Calendar 2014, Autographed by Artists Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell
The perennially bestselling Fantasy Calendar reflects the vision of husband-and-wife team Boris Vallejo, America’s premier fantasy artist, and Julie Bell, designer of the popular Dragons of Destiny series. Here are thirteen all-new paintings, tied together with an engrossing original narrative, that take you to a world of swirling landscapes, fearsome monsters, and bold, beautiful women rendered with exacting anatomical detail. The calendar will be accompanied by a Comic-Con exclusive sticker with dragon illustration and both artists' autographs. Available at Workman Publishing Booth 2913.

Price: $12.99