We'll be back after Christmas, but until then here's the Best Christmas Song Ever.
Warning: This song has been known to reduce grown men to tears.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
FEATURE: LoEB ''Wish Lists''
If you hadn't noticed, Christmas is just around the corner. So with that in mind it's time for a festive-themed League of Extraordinary Bloggers.
NEWS: Lucha Sharks El Tiburon Correction & Gallery
Ben has posted an updated gallery over at the Lucha Sharks blog featuring some very cool images of their first release, El Tiburon (whose name was apparently previously incorrectly given as ''El Tiberon.'') You should go look at them.
PODCAST: Geek Shall Inherit Episodes 051 & 052
Serendipity. It's one of those words that actually sets my teeth on edge. But it's the only word I can use to describe what happened when we failed to post the latest episode of the Geek Shall Inherit Podcast. Why is that not simply an oversight? Because this week's episode is the second part of the discussion that began in that missed episode, so in that way, serendipity covered our asses.
And of course, I could have saved myself all those images of fairy magic and pixie dust and whimsically-named cupcake bakeries by using the way cooler ''synchronicity'' but I'm committed now.
AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit Orcrist Replica Prop
Goblin Cleaver... Biter... Orcrist.
This incredibly detailed, movie-accurate replica prop of Thorin Oakenshield's mighty blade is forged from stainless steel, features a grip cast from the original movie hero sword and measures in at a whopping 38'' long. And from February of next year, it could be adoring the walls of your home.
Note: This is a collectible replica prop, not a role-play toy! It is intended for adult collectors only.
VIDEO VIEW: Star Trek Into Darkness Trailer #2
Here's the newest Star Trek Into Darkness trailer, which also presents an opportunity to provide a couple of related ''micro-news'' points:
- The blue-uniformed woman seen screaming in the trailer has since been confirmed to be none other than Dr Carol Marcus, a character fans of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan will be very familiar with.
- The Khan ties continue in the nine-minute IMAX preview that accompanies screenings of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, in which Spock offers his famous ''needs of the many...'' argument.
Just some food for thought there...
PODCAST: Cult Film Club Episode #2
Paxton, Jaime and Shawn return for the second episode of the Cult Film Club Podcast, where this time around the discussion turns to an attempt to define just what ''cult'' is - a discussion that will - SPOILERS - continue in the next episode! Dun-Dun-DUUUUN!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
REVIEW: SLUG Zombies Holiday Series - Frozen Fright
Produced by JAKKS Pacific | Released December 2012
Previous Job: A Cumulus Cloud
Likes: Skiing & Bird Watching
Dislikes: Springtime
Favorite Food: Spleen Sorbet
PODCAST: Moderately Geeky Podcast Episode 26
Here's Episode 26 of the Moderately Geeky Podcast, where this time around it's all about the spandex, baby! And there's a lesson in the importance of punctuation if ever I saw one - unless the idea of a baby made of spandex sounds plausible to you.
NEWS: ASK DST #189
Ask DST #189 is online now - and fans of poseable minifigures rejoice, because it's a Minimates-themed special!
AFFILIATE LINK: NECA's 1/4 Scale Gollum & Smeagol
Regular readers will no doubt remember this amazing gallery of images featuring NECA's Gollum and Smeagol figures. And now you can finally get your hands on this incredible double-figure bundle, featuring the pitiful Smeagol and the scheming Gollum, courtesy of Entertainment Earth.
Standing at over 12'' tall and featuring over 25 points of articulation, each figure is limited to just 625 editions, making it not only a fantastic display piece but also a very much in-demand collector piece. So act fast to avoid disappointment!
NEWS: Lucha Sharks El Tiberon Drop Info
After months of teasers and previews we can finally bring you the full skinny on the Lucha Sharks' inaugural release. Hit the jump for all the details.
Monday, December 17, 2012
REVIEW: SLUG Zombies Holiday Series - Johnny Hammer-Stix
Produced by JAKKS Pacific | Released December 2012
Previous Job: Drummer Boy
Likes: Fresh Cut Grass
Dislikes: Rain on his Parade & Broken Drumsticks
Favorite Food: Carcass Casserole
NEWS: Diamond Select Reveals New Femme Fatale - ''Atom Eve''
Meet Atom Eve, the latest addition to Diamond Select Toys' Femme Fatales line.
PODCAST: The Retroist Podcast Episode 126
Your podcast's not here! It's in people's houses! In the Kennedy house and the McClaren house and in your house and in hundreds of others!
Here's The Retroist Podcast taking a closer look at the Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life.
NEWS: Star Trek Tribbles Return!
Diamond Select Toys has announced that their long sold-out Tribble role-play toy is to make a comeback.
PODCAST: Action Features Podcast Episode 30
Another helping of the Action Features Podcast? Don't mind if I do...!
This week's episode is a festive special (as you might expect, given its timing), featuring a Top Five best things about the Holidays, Christmas nostalgia and much, much more.
KICKSTARTER: Box-O-Zombies: The Game - Undead Santa Claus Exclusive Figure
''Hohoho little boy! Have I got a surprise for you!''
The good folks at Box-O-Zombies have added a new incentive for their current Kickstarter Project, Box-O-Zombies: The Game, in the form of a pledge-exclusive Undead Santa Claus - just in time for the holidays! Check out the concept art above then head over to the project's Kickstarter Page for full details!
AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit 3 3/4-Inch Collector Pack
If, like me, you saw The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey this weekend and really enjoyed it, then chances are you're paying a little more attention to the toys now you've actually seen the movie. And, if like me, you like a bargain, then by the law of Collector Math this five-figure pack should be exactly what you're looking for to start your collection.
Featuring reluctant hero Bilbo, company leader Thorin, ''Boy Band'' Dwarves Kili and Fili and the headbutt-tastic Dwalin - all complete with weapons and accessories and sporting some superbly realistic sculpting - the Collector Pack is available now through Entertainment Earth at the remarkably low price of just $29.99 (+S&H) - that's $6 a figure! But act fast, as The Hobbit toys are set to be this year's must have collectible figure line.
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 42
Start your week right with the Action Figure Blues Podcast!
This week sees discussions of the DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue and the toy history of everybody's favorite BAMF-ing mutant, Nightcrawler. Plus there's Engineernerd's ''Name That'' Game and much, much more to enjoy.
Friday, December 14, 2012
NEWS: First Lucha Shark Colorway WIP
We're still waiting on a final release date and drop numbers for the upcoming Lucha Sharks figures from Galaxxor's Ben Spencer but here's our first look at how work is progressing on the initial colorway. And judging by this image it appears work is progressing very nicely indeed.
AFFILIATE LINK: Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Kit
"Who looks at a screwdriver and thinks, 'Ooh, this could be a little more sonic'?''
- Captain Jack Harkness, The Doctor Dances
From Underground Toys comes this very cool Sonic Screwdriver roleplay set. Featuring show-accurate design, electronic sounds and light-up play details, perhaps the coolest part of the whole thing is the fact that you can customize it, with over 80 possible combinations to truly personalize your Sonic Screwdriver. Do not diss the Sonic!
NEWS: Garrett Hedlund Set Tron 3 Return
The Son of Flynn is set to return to the Grid in the upcoming third installment in the Tron series.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
REVIEW: SLUG Zombies Series 3 - Johnny Two-Guns
Produced by JAKKS Pacific | Released November 2012
Survival Skill: Being Himself
Likes: His Hairy Chest, Making Zombies Pay
Dislikes: No-Good Zombie Scum
Favorite Quote: ''I Can Shoot Down Zombies Just By Yelling BANG!''
NEWS: NECA Unveils Aliens Warrior
I've always been a fan of NECA's sculpt work but I think they've just set themselves a new standard if this upcoming Aliens warrior is anything to go by.
NEWS: The Disarticulators!
What happens when Man-E-Toy's Tru:Tek, The Amazing Zectron and BigManToys get together? You get awesome. And its name is The Disarticulators.
NEWS: New GI Joe: Retaliation Trailer
[We elected not to embed this video as it insisted on auto-playing.]
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
NEWS: Arrow Casting News
The CW's I'm-enjoying-it-more-than-I-expected-to superhero show Arrow will be adding a new cast member that will make fans of the original comics sit up and take notice...
NEWS: Exclusive - Realm of the Underworld Battle Pack Graphic, Wave 2 Teaser
We may not know (yet) what will be mounted upon it, but here's our exclusive look at the Realm of the Underworld Battle Pack backer card.
NEWS: Upcoming Star Wars Vintage Collection Details
Hasbro has released some new information on their upcoming ''best of'' the Vintage line re-releases.
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Joe Colton Gallery
The GI Joe: Retaliation toy galleries keep on coming...
AFFILIATE LINK: Doctor Who Eleven Doctors Action Figure TARDIS Set
With The Snowmen - this year's Christmas Special - set to air in less than two weeks, what better time is there to snap-up this fantastic eleven-figure collection, featuring the full range of the Doctor's incarnations?
Standing at around 5'' tall, each figure features detailed clothing and accessories and some seriously impressive sculpt work, with each likeness of all eleven (canonical) actors to take on the role of the errant Time Lord being captured perfectly. The figure set is also presented in a superb TARDIS-themed collector's pack, featuring mini-biographies of each incarnation.
VIDEO VIEW: Man of Steel Trailer #2
It's always dangerous to make sweeping assumptions about movies based solely on their trailers - although it's never stopped me in the past - but I've got to say I'm kind of underwhelmed by this extended Man of Steel trailer. Here's hoping the final movie has a little more oomph to it.
PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast 65
This week's Nerd Lunch Podcast is dedicated to Tim Burton, a director whose work was once revered as brilliant but who now many feel has perhaps started to create pastiches of his own movies due to his over-reliance on the same visual cues, outsider-themed story lines and Helena Bonham Carter. See what the Nerds - and special guest star Matt from Schlock Treatment - have to say on the matter and find out if they rule him Guilty or Not Guilty...
VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Initiate (Fan Film) Episode 2
Our friends on Facebook got an early drop on this (so there's yet another reason why you should be following us there, too) but here's the second part of the very cool fan-made GI Joe web series, GI Joe: Initiate.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Cyber Ninja and Alley Viper Galleries
The upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation figure images just keep coming! So how'd you like to see the Cyber Ninja and Alley Viper?
NEWS: First Look at Mezco's Creature from the Black Lagoon
We don't know a release date, scale or price yet for this upcoming release from Mezco Toyz. But what we do know is it looks awesome and we want one.
PODCAST: The Retroist Podcast Episode 125
And that was the day I learned that maybe me and my Dad weren't so different after all...
If that awesome impression didn't tip you off, this week's Retroist Podcast is all about the nostalgic feel-good hit The Wonder Years. Did you know they all actually died in the end and the entire series was Kevin trying to justify his existence to a higher power? OK, maybe that's not entirely accurate but it's better than the usual claims about Marilyn bloody Manson being in it...
The Retroist Episode 125: The Wonder Years
NEWS: Ask DST #188
Fire up the warp drive and set that matter/anti-matter ratio to 1:1 and lay in a course for the Art Asylum Blog, where this week's Ask DST is a Star Trek-themed special!
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Lady Jaye Gallery
It's been a long, long wait for GI Joe fans and although we've still a few months before 3D GI Joe 3D Retaliation (in 3D) hits theaters, some of the tie-in toys are beginning to trickle their way onto ebay, including the new Lady Jaye figure. Want to see if she's a hit? Then read on...
NEWS: Kotobukiya Wonder Woman ARTFX+ Statue
The earliest rumblings of this new piece from Kotobukiya appeared late yesterday (in the form of the above teaser) but now we've the first details on - and gallery of - the upcoming ARTTX+ Wonder Woman statue, right after the jump.
PODCAST: Geek Shall Inherit Episode 050
Celebrate geek times, c'mon!
It's the 50th episode of the Geek Shall Inherit Podcast. And if that's not reason enough to listen (and it should be!) then how about an interview with NECA's Randy Falk to sweeten the deal?
Monday, December 10, 2012
REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Scarlet Witch
Produced by Hasbro | Released November 2012
This powerful mutant has the unique ability to control the probability field, the force that guides everything in the universe. By focusing her energy and creating a hex-sphere, SCARLET WITCH is able to alter reality, causing objects to move, melt, rot and change in ways her enemies can't defend. She can alter the course of any battle, conjuring objects out of nowhere or wiping them out of existence in an instant.
NEWS: Target's Multipurpose Tripod and Flashlight
Whilst hunting through a nearby Target for the Holiday Edition SLUG Zombies (two stores down, two to go!) I came across these rather cool tripod-mounted LED flashlights and immediately saw the potential of these lights for anybody who photographs toys (or does work requiring close-up detail) and so grabbed a couple for myself.
I'm still experimenting with the best way to use them (I have to admit I've always preferred direct light to diffused lighting, so these lights are really a hit with me) but so far the results have left me feeling very pleased with my purchase, especially as each pack - which contains a surprisingly stable and flexible tripod and very cool LED light (which sadly doesn't come with the required 3 AAA batteries) - retails at just $5. So if you're looking for an inexpensive - and surprisingly good - light/tripod set-up, you could do worse than take a look.
REVIEW: SLUG Zombies Series 3 - The Deadlifter
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Produced by JAKKS Pacific | Released November 2012
Previous Job: Mr Galaxy
Likes: Lifting Heavy Stuff
Dislikes: Socks That Fall Down
Favorite Food: Anything You Can Eat With a Straw!
NEWS: Goodleg Toys' War on Prehis
Imagine if the Masters of the Universe, the WWF and the worst (which of course, means ''the best'') of those cheap dollar store toys were all smashed into pieces and re-assembled by Sid from Toy Story - in the middle of watching a marathon of 80s cheesy sci-fi-flicks - and you'll be at least part of the way to understanding this new line of retro action indie toys, War on Prehis.
NEWS: Treegar ''Sapling'' Minifigure Release Info
BigManToys has just released the first info on the upcoming Treegar Minifigure.
AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit Lego ''An Unexpected Gathering'' Set
We're just days away from the release of the first of Peter Jackson's three-part adaptation of The Hobbit and although the 4'' and 6'' figures have been getting a lot of good press recently, it seems a lot of people have overlooked the very cool licensed kits from Lego - something we're now addressing right now.
Dubbed '"An Unexpected Gathering'' the 652-piece kit features Bilbo's home of Bag End, complete with the trademark round, green door and five set-exclusive minifigures (that's Bilbo in his Shire outfit, Balin, Dwalin, Bombur and Bofur plus Gandalf the Grey and a host of accessories.)
Friday, December 7, 2012
NEWS: Amazon Exclusive Walking Dead Minimates Announced
Because there's no such thing as too much of a good thing, Diamond Select Toys has teamed up with Amazon.com to bring us a new online exclusive Walking Dead Minimates pack.
VIDEO VIEW: DC Collectibles Arrow Oliver Queen Statue
Here's our first look at the upcoming DC Collectibles Oliver Queen statue, as based on the character from the TV show, Arrow. Expect to see more of this rather cool-looking piece on the run-up to its April 2013 release.
AFFILIATE LINK: Adventure Time 2'' Action Figures Case
I've no idea what's going on in Adventure Time - or indeed where the appeal lies if I'm being honest - but it's proven to be a huge hit for the Cartoon Network and it's certainly a show with a loyal fanbase - who will no doubt love these very cool 2'' action figure double-packs from Jazwares.
This case features six, two-figure packs (including three of Finn & Jake, which you could always repurpose as Christmas tree decorations) and is in-stock and ready to roll, courtesy of Entertainment Earth. So grab it now while stocks last!
NEWS: Lucha Sharks Logo Revealed
Mmm! Retrolicious!
No word yet on a release date for the first wave of Lucha Sharks figures but with the first test pull images appearing earlier this week and now the new, more MUSCULAR logo surfacing, it looks like we won't have to wait too much longer for an announcement!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
NEWS: Disney Working on Tron: Legacy Sequel
Greetings, program! It looks like we're headed back to The Grid as Disney inches closer to a third Tron movie.
VIDEO VIEW: Star Trek Into Darkness Teaser Trailer
And courtesy of io9 here's a little bonus: the Japanese trailer featuring an additional - and possibly very Wrath-esque - end sequence.
NEWS: Lucha Shark ''El Tiburon'' Test Pull Gallery
Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer has just shared the latest images of his upcoming aquatic beast/wrestler, El Tiburon, the first figure from his new Lucha Sharks line.
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