Thanks to Krista and Matt over at VinExperience for the Info.

    SOTA Toys On "The Chronicles of Riddick" March16/04

    First ever Vin Diesel action figure!

    The David Twohy directed motion picture "Pitch Black" MADE actor Vin Diesel the action hero he is today. I recall seeing the 2000 release in theaters; buttery popcorn and Twizzlers in hand thinking to myself - man, not only is this a unique spin on the typical outer space monster movie, but who is that actor with the creepy eyes who can see in the dark?

    While a man of few words in the flick - Vin Diesel, aka: Richard B. Riddick - made his presence well known with his anti-hero/prisoner portrayal. Not good, nor bad - just a man stuck in the wrong place at the wrong time. Vin added sci-fi spice with brawn and onscreen charm.

    Reprising his role this summer, Richard B. Riddick returns in the new science fiction action-adventure epic, "The Chronicles of Riddick." Director David Twohy's vision carries our star 5 years into the future. After the events of "Pitch Black," Riddick has been active avoiding the mercenaries out to collect the price on his head. "Now, the fugitive finds himself on a planet that has been invaded by a martial race intent on extinguishing life in the universe. The apocalyptic battle that ensues leaves the fate of all beings hanging in the balance." Check out the online TRAILER.

    To coincide with the June 11th motion picture debut, SOTA Toys will introduce a full assortment of extremely articulated and detailed action figures. Laser scanned for accurate likeness, SOTA's Riddick collection will consist of the following Universal Pictures approved collectibles:

    *Riddick (Heavily case packed. Will also feature removeable goggles with Riddick's shining metallic eyes beneath.)

    *Lord Marshal

    *Lensing Necro

    *Vaako

    *Kyra

    Each highly detailed action figure will include themed accessories from the movie. MSRP of $12.99 each.

    In addition, a Riddick Box Set will be released containing Riddick in "Battle Gear" and a "Hellhound" creature. This set plays an important part in the upcoming movie. MSRP: $19.99.

    Please note that all images, including Riddick pictured above, are approved prototypes. Final figure appearance may vary upon release.

Sota Toys Article

    Video game, resin collectibles, books, more!

    We follow-up our exclusive Riddick action figure story with news of more "Riddick" product slated for release this summer.

    *Aside from action figures, SOTA's President Jerry Macaluso expressed at Toy Fair a huge interest in producing high-end resin collectibles; particularily the spaceships.

    *Random House will publish a novelization by The New York Times best-selling author Alan Dean Foster as well as an original novel based on "The Chronicles of Riddick" mythology.

    *Vivendi Universal Games will release a cutting-edge action-adventure game on Xbox.

    *An all new adventure premieres exclusively on DVD in June 2004. From acclaimed animation director Peter Chung ("The Animatrix"), a startling original vision of the Riddick universe starring Vin Diesel as the voice of Riddick.

    *"Pitch Black," the film that first introduced the world to the character of Riddick, will be released in an all new DVD edition in June. The DVD will include exclusive features that provide revealing insights into Riddick and his origins.

    *Timed for the holiday 2004, "The Chronicles of Riddick" becomes a DVD event providing a breakthrough experience with special features produced exclusively for this collectible DVD.

    "The Chronicles of Riddick," a film by Universal Pictures, Written and Directed by David Twohy ("Pitch Black"), opens in theaters nationwide June 11th.
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    Thanks to Azsue for posting all these articles on UVDFC

    US TOYFAIR: License Announcements

    Saturday, February 21, 2004

    Whilst the manufacturers were busy getting retail orders, and the media were getting pictures. the movie studios were announcing some new licenses...


    Here's the list we've compiled. Please note this represents who has the licenses to do what, it doesn't necessarily mean items will be produced. Some are new licenses, some are old, some are changes to existing ones, but I'll let you pick apart the details.

    Van Helsing

    JAKKS Pacific - Action Figures, Playsets, accessories, activity toys, vehciles, compounds, Tounge Tape candy, Slumber bags, Lunch Kits and backpacks
    Sideshow - High-end figures, posable figures, polystone busts and statues, fine art
    Comic Images - Trading Cards
    Davis Anderson Merchandiing Co. (subject to final approval)

    Chronicles of Riddick

S    OTA - Action Figures, Ships and Vehicles
    Rittenhouse Archives - Trading Cards
        Trends International - Posters, Calendars

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    Entertainment Earth

    Estimated arrival June 2004

T    he Chronicles of Riddick, the long awaited sequel to the sci-fi flick Pitch Black, is going to have action figures! This case includes 12 individually packaged 6.5 inch tall action figures: 4x Riddick, 3x Lord Marshal, 2x Lensing Necro, 2x Vaako, 1x Kyra. (Subject to change.)
    Vin Diesel reprises his star-making "Pitch Black" role of enigmatic anti- hero Richard B. Riddick in the new science fiction action-adventure epic, "The Chronicles of Riddick." The Movie, Video-Game and Action Figure are planned to be released on the same day, June 11th, 2004!

Entertainment Earth Article

    IVC2

    February 19, 2004

    ...in June SOTA's releases really heat up with the first series of six action figures based on the Chronicles of Riddick science fiction blockbuster, which opens on June 11. The Chronicles of Riddick is a sequel of sorts to David Touhy's Pitch Black, but unlike Pitch Black, Chronicles has a huge budget, reportedly $200 million, making it the most expensive film ever produced by Universal. Chronicles is the big Vin Diesel summer action movie and SOTA has a second series of six figures, as well as vehicles set to release in August. The seven-inch Chronicles of Riddick figures will retail for $12.99.

IVC2.com article

    Real Scary

    Chronicles of Riddick Action Figures
    Figures.com reports that to coincide with the June 11th debut of the Chronicles of Riddick, SOTA Toys will introduce a full assortment of extremely articulated and detailed action figures. Laser scanned for accurate likeness, SOTA's Riddick collection will consist of the following Universal Pictures approved collectibles:

    *Riddick (Heavily case packed. Will also feature removeable goggles with Riddick's shining metallic eyes beneath.)

    *Lord Marshal

    *Lensing Necro

    *Vaako

    *Kyra

    There'll also be a Riddick Box Set containing Riddick in "Battle Gear" and a "Hellhound" creature. Click here to get a look at Figures.com

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