One of These D-Arts Figures is Not an April Fools' Joke

Rockman Unity is celebrating April Fools' Day with the unveiling of FOUR new D-Arts figures. Classic Roll (in Mega Man 8 duds), Ultimate Armor X, Iris, and Zero from the Zero series . Exciting!

Oh, wait. I did say it was April Fools'... didn't I? True, and Rockman Unity admits that. But ONE of these four figures, according to Ucchy, is the real deal. Only one character will be immortalized in plastic.

Who could it be? Let's speculate. Going by the evidence, only one image shows the engineering of a would be, typical D-Arts figure: Zero. But that's far too obvious, right? He might just be the red herring of the lot.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

Source: Rockman Unity

“Between the Pages” Checks Out Worlds Collide

With several reports of the first Worlds Collide issue hitting mailboxes now, there's no time like the present to check out Bleeding Cool's “Between the Pages”  Paul Kaminski interview. It's nearly fifteen minutes long, but well worth the watch if you're in need of more crossover hype!

Thanks for the tip, Tim!

Mega Man 25th Anniversary Statue Up for Pre-Order

Originally intended as a Comic-Con exclusive, Capcom decided to toss this guy up on the Capcom Store. You can pre-order yours now for $99.95. Again, here's those bullet points:

• USB powered LED lights on the base, helmet & buster
• 10 inch statue on a 6 inch diameter base
• Each individually numbered
• Capcom Store Exclusive - Limited Availability

Grab your Zenny and fly by the Capcom Store. Pre-orders will be taken through April 25!

Source: Capcom Unity

Keiji Inafune Drops by Boss Battle Gallery, Draws Mega Man

In town for GDC, Keiji Inafune paid a visit to the Mega Man Boss Battle gallery art show. With pen in hand, he left his mark -- a fresh sketch of Mega Man, right next to the work of his fans. Hit the jump for a closeup.

Japan Getting Super Comfy Rock Buster Pillow

Because the merchandise train never stops, the E-Capcom store will be receiving a little something to rest your head on. Introducing the Rock Buster pillow; a comfy weapon of mass destruction that also doubles as a nice cosplay accessory. E-Capcom will be shipping these out in July, bundled with a nice helmet cap. It's the same one Ucchy wears!

For those living outside Japan, I'd like to remind you we have two similar products on our shores. Though they may not look as comfortable, GE Entertainment's buster and helmet cap are a lot more affordable. E-Capcom's set will run you 6,090 Yen (roughly $65)!

Source: E-Capcom

Mega Man X on Sale on iTunes

Yes, it's a questionable port. But for those who may be interested, I just thought you'd like to know. That's right; Mega Man X for iOS is 99 cents as part of Capcom's spring sale. It's normally $4.99, so if you were waiting for a cheaper price, there's no time like the present. The deal ends on April 1st.

For the Street Fighter fans, SFIV Volt, SFII Collection and SF X Tekken are also 99 cents each.

Source: Capcom Unity

New Mega Man Shirt From Pengew Apparel

The gaming t-shirt people at Pengew Apparel -- makers of stylized, original design tees -- are offering a new Mega Man shirt. This one's design is inspired by the Japanese Maneki Neko, a beckoning sculpture said to bring good luck to its owner. Pair it with Mega Man and you're certain to bring good fortune your way!

If you like what you see, then you can order it for $24.99 USD here at Pengew Apparel.

This Mega Man Game Doesn't Look Very Fun

A one sunxez recently stumbled upon this curious contraption in Seoul. It's a coin-op Mega Man arcade game. How does it work? Your guess is as good as mine. Guts Man looks pretty angry, though. I suppose we're trying to rack up points, or something? Eesh. I think I'd rather play "Cryodrone."

Hey, got any screwy, unofficial Mega Man goods on you? Shoot me an e-mail. We'd love to see what you got.

Source: Flickr

Watch the Mega Man 25th Ann. PAX East Panel Here

For those interested, here's the entire World of Capcom PAX East panel. The Mega Man portion kicks off at 2:30. You can hear everything Brett had to say about the 25th anniversary yourself. The misinterpreted "new game" comment can be heard at 8:47.

Thanks to DSTVOriginals for the upload!

More Images of Collectible Mega Man Statue

Brett Elston has shared a few additional photos of the absolutely gorgeous Mega Man statue revealed at PAX East. Head over to Capcom Unity to check those out. Further, here's some facts:

• Made by: Multiverse Studios (same manufacturer of the successful Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition last year)
• Height: 10" x 6" base
• USB powered LED lights: spotlights on base, MM helmet and Buster
• Exclusive to the Capcom Store Only 
• Limited number to be produced, each individually numbered (# units TBD but under 2000 for sure)
• Available for sale as a San Diego Comic Con exclusive

So... is it exclusive to the Capcom Store or SDCC? I'm working on getting clarification.

Source: Capcom Unity

Commemorative Mega Man Figures Shown Off at PAX East

Okay, so Capcom did not flat out confirm a new Mega Man game at PAX East. It was a statement taken out of context. But hey, there was still some good news from the panel. In addition to release dates for Mega Man 4 and Mega Man 5 on the eShop, Capcom revealed the production of two new figures.

The first figure is a USB powered statue due out this summer at the San Diego Comic-Con. You can see a hi-res image of it after the break. The second figure has Mega Man and Mega Man X together as a representation of the X series' upcoming anniversary. This figure will be exclusive to the Capcom Store (source: Siliconera) .

New Mega Man Game in Development (Update: NOPE)

UPDATE: Well this is awkward. Brett just said over the Duck Tales stream he "doesn't know how news got out that a new Mega Man game is on the way, and that it is NOT what he said."

Further, Joystiq amended their original report with the following statement:

"Capcom has clarified Elston's comments, saying that a new Mega Man game has not been confirmed. The company is having "ongoing discussions about Mega Man," but it "won't announce anything until something is ready."

Original Story: According to Joystiq, Capcom Community Manager Brett Elston dropped a bomb at the World of Capcom panel at PAX East: a new Mega Man game is currently in development. Elston was unable to provide any further details, saying Capcom are not ready to officially announce the game just yet.

In other PAX-related Mega Man news, Capcom will be releasing a commemorative 25th anniversary statue. Mega Man 4 and Mega Man 5 were confirmed to hit the Nintendo 3DS eShop within the next two months on April 25 and May 16, respectively.

Source: Joystiq