LEGO Premieres New Star Wars Sets with a Sandcrawler, Snoke's Throne Room & More

When LEGO calls, you pack your gear and head in their direction! When last we met with our brick building friends, it was to check out their new Roller Coaster set at the TTPM Spring event. Now we get a peek at a number of new sets hitting this Summer. Why? Just because they love us I suppose. We returned that love with around 600 pictures and a stack of videos, so sit back and enjoy as we roll them out over the next week.

We'll begin our LEGO bonanza with Star Wars! Solo sets have just hit retail, and now fans can look forward to a mix of classic vehicle designs, a prequel favorite and a pivotal Last Jedi moment. Let's take a look at what's on tap...

THUNDERCATS ROAR Coming to Cartoon Network in 2019

It’s time again to feel the magic and hear the roar! Production is currently underway on ThunderCats Roar, an all-new, animated sci-fi action comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation. Bursting with over-the-top action and razor-sharp comedy, ThunderCats Roar boasts fresh and vibrant character designs along with a dynamic storytelling tone that promises to reignite the passionate fanbase of these iconic characters and introduce the legacy of Thundera to a whole new generation. ThunderCats Roar will be coming to Cartoon Network in 2019.

Staying true to the premise of the original series, Lion-O and the ThunderCats — Tygra, Panthro, Cheetara, Wilykat and Wilykit — barely escape the sudden destruction of their home world, Thundera, only to crash land on the mysterious and exotic planet of Third Earth. Lion-O, the newly appointed Lord of the ThunderCats, attempts to lead the team as they make this planet their new home. A bizarre host of creatures and villains stand in their way, including the evil Mumm-Ra, Third Earth’s wicked ruler who will let nothing, including the ThunderCats, stop his tyrannical reign over the planet.

The Happytime Murders Trailer Makes Puppets Sexy Again ...Not Really

Set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans co-exist, THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS tells the comedic tale of two clashing detectives, one human and the other a puppet, who are forced to work together to solve the mystery of who is brutally murdering the former cast of “The Happytime Gang,” a beloved classic puppet show.

Melissa McCarthy plays lead detective Connie Edwards opposite longtime Henson puppeteer Bill Barretta who performs Phil Phillips, the puppet detective. Elizabeth Banks portrays Jenny, a burlesque dancer, and Maya Rudolph plays Bubbles, Phil’s secretary.

Bluefin Announces Voltron Super Mini-Pla Kit From Bandai Shogukan

Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, announces an exciting new release for pop culture, giant robot and anime fans as it opens pre-orders for the Voltron Super Mini-Pla from Bandai Shokugan brand.

Voltron is the newest addition to the Super Mini-Pla product line from Bandai Shokugan and is set for release in September by authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets.

Deadpool Photobombs Discount Blu-rays at Walmart

As we in the states approach the 1 day mark until the premiere of Deadpool 2, the insane marketing monkeys that have been whipping us into a frenzy have left a trail of merchandise for us to scoop up! You'll find a fantastic stack of this merchandise at Walmart (on sale as of yesterday) in the form of some fan favorite films both iconic and geektastic. Each Blu-ray release features a new slip cover photobombed by Deadpool himself...

Vestron's Beyond Re-Animator Coming to Blu-ray 7/24

Go beyond your wildest fear when the Vestron Video Collector’s Series releases the third entry in the iconic Re-Animator series, Beyond Re-Animator, arriving on limited edition Blu-ray™ on July 24 from Lionsgate. Directed by horror veteran Brian Yuzna (The Dentist, Faust, Return of the Living Dead III) and starring Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Herbert West, everyone’s favorite mad scientist continues his re-animation research, turning the penitentiary he’s been incarcerated in for the past 14 years into a new branch of hell. Beyond Re-Animator is loaded with all-new special features, including interviews with Brian Yuzna and Jeffrey Combs, isolated score selections, and a production art gallery by illustrator Richard Raaphorst! Region-free, restored, and remastered, the Beyond Re-Animator limited-edition Blu-ray will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.97.

New Big Hero 6 TV Show Means New Bandai Toys!

We are just under 1 month away from the return of Baymax and Big Hero 6 to their new home on the Disney Channel! The premiere movie kicking off the series was everything I could have wanted, with all the characters back in place, as they should be, and it all felt seamless. I've got high hopes for the actual series, so June can't get here fast enough!

With anticipation of the new series come the usual geek questions...what's the plot...who are the villains...WHAT CAN WE EXPECT!! Luckily, Bandai's new toy line may reveal little bits of info. Let's check them out...

DC Universe Digital Service Greenlights DOOM PATROL

Based on DC characters originally written and drawn by Arnold Drake, Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani, the one-hour drama DOOM PATROL is a re-imagining of one of DC’s most beloved group of outcast Super Heroes: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Dr. Niles Caulder (The Chief). The Doom Patrol's members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured.

Fortnite Star DrLupo & Find Your Grind Award $45k in Gaming Scholarships

On May 12, Find Your Grind (FYG), an organization dedicated to helping kids explore unconventional careers and alternative lifestyles, will team up with one of the most followed Fortnite gamers in the world to award nine gaming lifestyle scholarships to deserving recipients. FYG and Team Rogue’s Benjamin “DrLupo” Lupo will announce the winners of the Gamer Grind scholarship at The Bay skatepark in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Four Horsemen Add New Warriors to the Mythic Legions Ranks

Counted among the best toy makers in the United States, any even slightly-seasoned collector has heard of the Four Horsemen. Responsible for some of Mattel's greatest hits and countless other creations of modern plastics. the FH dominate on all levels and even found time for their own creations, their most recent being Mythic Legions! A medieval action figure collector's dream, Mythic Legions includes knights, barbarians, skeletons warriors, vampires and all manor of Lord of the Rings inspired creatures, both minute and massive, along with a robust encouragement of army building and spare parts to customize your own creations. The result? OBSESSION!! We caught up with the Horsemen at New Jersey's ToyConNJ, where they displayed their upcoming releases and very recent additions to the Legions. Since my memory on which ones you may not have seen in person is for crap, LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE LOT!!!