Superheroes United in Dhaka
special issue on superheroes - collectibles
Superheroes United in Dhaka
Faizul Khan Tanim writes on theeccentric evolution of superpower in Dhaka,which comes in diverse size and shape of action figures, merchandises andaccessories
One of the saddest things in my life ensued on the day when I was pushed to believe, and I abhorred it – my well-known and earth’s mightiest superheroes stay behind the silver screens or their spirits preserved in action figures and that they are only residents of comic books and graphic novels.It was a doom… a life-shattering statement because, not only do they save ‘good’ from the ‘evil’ but they respite us from the mediocrities of our mundane life.
And thanks to the management of our first high-end movie theatre Star Cineplex at Bashundhara City Mall, for trusting in the strength and significance of the thousands of superhero and comic book followers and fans all over the country. This Cineplex showed quite a few blockbuster titles in big screen, like Iron Man, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Amazing Spider Man in 3D and of course, one of the biggest hits in the world - The Avengers. But it stopped right there. There were no Dark Knight Rises, or Iron Man - III. But the great thing is, it is due to these exhibitions that movie lovers started thronging to movie theatres again and a sudden rush to buy and the urge to collect comic books, action figures, movie thematic accessories and merchandises sprouted like never before.
And thanks to the expected releases of Iron Man-III (already released), Super Man: Man of Steel, Thor: The Dark World, The Wolverine, G I Joe...the whole city is moving in superhero frenzy! The above-mentioned shops are putting up all the armours, shields, claws and more to kick in the adrenaline of super soldiers within us. If one recalls our childhood days, every single day, we wanted to believe in ourselves. We took the leap of faith and wished that someone will come with enough power to save the world and helped us trust that we will be bestowed with supremacy like Logan/Wolverine’s Adamantium, Tony Stark/Iron Man’s Arc Reactor, Thor’s Hammer, Super Man’s ultimate power, Captain America’s Shield, Bruce Wayne/Batman’s Vision or Bruce Banner/Hulk’s Rage and relieve the phrase – ANGER is a GIFT! Why should this be a fading contemplation as we grow up? Many elderly individuals believe that if their ‘Wanting to be Super Man’ notion continued to wave as they grew older, they would have been much more triumphant.
And one such initiatives which helps us – the younger ones and elders as well - reverie our moments of glory to assemble the Avengers/ Justice League or wear the Guy Fawke’s Mask from V for Vendetta, and round neck t-shirts of all the well-known superheroes are couple of exciting stores in town – the biggest merchandise shop SRK ShowTime Shop Hollywood in Banani; the biggest comic store Jamil’s Comics JCC at at Shop 39, UAE Market, Banani; Dhaka Action Figure Shop at 3rd Floor, Annanya Shopping Complex, Baridhara DOHS. These places have the original Hasbro, Marvel and DC products and therefore the prices are a bit high but not insane – the collectibles start from Taka 1,800 and goes up to 7,000. A very well-detailed action figure over 12 inches may cost Taka 14,000 plus, but those are that detailed and are that damn good! The superhero roundneck t-shirts prices vary from Taka 250 in Dhanmondi to Taka 450 in Banani.
Now, there are quite a few other shops and toy stores, who are daring to bring action figures or superhero toys, which were not very popular items before. Few of these shops are New Fortune Toys with branches in Banani road 8 and in Dhanmondi Orchid Plaza; Toy & Gift Gallery, shop # 22, Dhanmondi Orchid Plaza; the toy shops of Rupayan Centre between Gulshan 1 and 2, beside Agora Departmental Store and some more. They keep both the original action figures but mostly replicas making it easier for couple of us aficionados who are mostly low in budget.
(Drumbeats roll…) The first impression one would get upon reaching the realm of these superhero action figures and merchandise joints of mega madness are – you are untouchable because the forces of good will save you. Not only action figures and clothing merchandises, shops like SRK sports superhero movie posters, round neck t-shirts, bags, wrist bands, rings, masks, fridge magnets, USB sticks, swords, notebooks, wall clocks, mugs, dog tags and many other effects. The positioning, the display, the whole superhero ambience will definitely kick in a lot of power in you and one would want to buy the whole shop! Be it the latest Wolverine comic books, action figures of Iron Man-III armours and even Thor’s Hammer and Captain America’s Shield key chains, they have it all and for all age ranges.
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Superheroes United in Dhaka
Faizul Khan Tanim writes on theeccentric evolution of superpower in Dhaka,which comes in diverse size and shape of action figures, merchandises andaccessories
One of the saddest things in my life ensued on the day when I was pushed to believe, and I abhorred it – my well-known and earth’s mightiest superheroes stay behind the silver screens or their spirits preserved in action figures and that they are only residents of comic books and graphic novels.It was a doom… a life-shattering statement because, not only do they save ‘good’ from the ‘evil’ but they respite us from the mediocrities of our mundane life.
And thanks to the management of our first high-end movie theatre Star Cineplex at Bashundhara City Mall, for trusting in the strength and significance of the thousands of superhero and comic book followers and fans all over the country. This Cineplex showed quite a few blockbuster titles in big screen, like Iron Man, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Amazing Spider Man in 3D and of course, one of the biggest hits in the world - The Avengers. But it stopped right there. There were no Dark Knight Rises, or Iron Man - III. But the great thing is, it is due to these exhibitions that movie lovers started thronging to movie theatres again and a sudden rush to buy and the urge to collect comic books, action figures, movie thematic accessories and merchandises sprouted like never before.
And thanks to the expected releases of Iron Man-III (already released), Super Man: Man of Steel, Thor: The Dark World, The Wolverine, G I Joe...the whole city is moving in superhero frenzy! The above-mentioned shops are putting up all the armours, shields, claws and more to kick in the adrenaline of super soldiers within us. If one recalls our childhood days, every single day, we wanted to believe in ourselves. We took the leap of faith and wished that someone will come with enough power to save the world and helped us trust that we will be bestowed with supremacy like Logan/Wolverine’s Adamantium, Tony Stark/Iron Man’s Arc Reactor, Thor’s Hammer, Super Man’s ultimate power, Captain America’s Shield, Bruce Wayne/Batman’s Vision or Bruce Banner/Hulk’s Rage and relieve the phrase – ANGER is a GIFT! Why should this be a fading contemplation as we grow up? Many elderly individuals believe that if their ‘Wanting to be Super Man’ notion continued to wave as they grew older, they would have been much more triumphant.
And one such initiatives which helps us – the younger ones and elders as well - reverie our moments of glory to assemble the Avengers/ Justice League or wear the Guy Fawke’s Mask from V for Vendetta, and round neck t-shirts of all the well-known superheroes are couple of exciting stores in town – the biggest merchandise shop SRK ShowTime Shop Hollywood in Banani; the biggest comic store Jamil’s Comics JCC at at Shop 39, UAE Market, Banani; Dhaka Action Figure Shop at 3rd Floor, Annanya Shopping Complex, Baridhara DOHS. These places have the original Hasbro, Marvel and DC products and therefore the prices are a bit high but not insane – the collectibles start from Taka 1,800 and goes up to 7,000. A very well-detailed action figure over 12 inches may cost Taka 14,000 plus, but those are that detailed and are that damn good! The superhero roundneck t-shirts prices vary from Taka 250 in Dhanmondi to Taka 450 in Banani.
Now, there are quite a few other shops and toy stores, who are daring to bring action figures or superhero toys, which were not very popular items before. Few of these shops are New Fortune Toys with branches in Banani road 8 and in Dhanmondi Orchid Plaza; Toy & Gift Gallery, shop # 22, Dhanmondi Orchid Plaza; the toy shops of Rupayan Centre between Gulshan 1 and 2, beside Agora Departmental Store and some more. They keep both the original action figures but mostly replicas making it easier for couple of us aficionados who are mostly low in budget.
(Drumbeats roll…) The first impression one would get upon reaching the realm of these superhero action figures and merchandise joints of mega madness are – you are untouchable because the forces of good will save you. Not only action figures and clothing merchandises, shops like SRK sports superhero movie posters, round neck t-shirts, bags, wrist bands, rings, masks, fridge magnets, USB sticks, swords, notebooks, wall clocks, mugs, dog tags and many other effects. The positioning, the display, the whole superhero ambience will definitely kick in a lot of power in you and one would want to buy the whole shop! Be it the latest Wolverine comic books, action figures of Iron Man-III armours and even Thor’s Hammer and Captain America’s Shield key chains, they have it all and for all age ranges.
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