Star Trek Select Capt. Picard Beams Down Today

Is it the 24th century already? It must be, because this week's New Toy Day brings one of the 24th's greatest starship captains, the commander of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, Captain Jean-Luc Picard! Jean-Luc is the newest Star Trek Select figure from Diamond Select Toys, and he hits comic shops and specialty stores across North America today!

Best In Geek 2013 - Part 2: The Andrew Strikes Back

Best In Geek 2013: Part 2 By Andrew O’Brien
WARNING ** Spoilers Ahead!

Welcome back! How was your week? Wait ..stop ..we’ve got too much to cover to waste time on small talk. If you’re just joining us, this is my faux awards show for all things nerd in 2013 (But mostly comics...actually all comics starting here.) Here’s a quick recap of the categories and previously announced winners for those who don’t want to go back and look.

Disney Kills Star Wars Expanded Universe...?

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened."

Die hard fans expected this, but to actually (sort of ) see it in print is another thing all together. The children of Han Solo and Princess Leia..Shadows of the Empire..the many adventures of Dengar..Boba Fett paling around with the Sarlac Pitt...gone in the blink of an eye with one Tweet, possibly ending the existence of all Star Wars Expanded Universe stories.

A website with the amazing name TheHothSpot caught this story as the question was asked and answered via Twitter. Is the goal to have one cohesive universe (under Disney's direction)? Leland Chee, Continuity Database Administrator (aka keeper of the stories and where they fit in) for Lucasfilm Story Group answered "That's definitely a primary goal".

Justice League: War Clip: Batman & Green Lantern Vs Parademon

Are you ready for The NEW52 to take over your direct to DVD/ Blu-ray DC Comics animated universe? Yea...neither am I, but it's not like we have a choice in the matter.

This is the first official clip from "Justice League:War," the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies.

The clip features Batman and Green Lantern meeting for the first time while dealing with a parademon and the local police. Jason O'Mara and Justin Kirk provide the voices of Batman and Green Lantern, respectively. Hit the jump for the eye candy...

More Funko Mystery Minis: Walking Dead & Marvel Comics

At this point, I picture the Funko factory operating 24 hours a day, cranking out your geekiest heart's desire in the most ridiculously adorable format our tiny minds can handle without exploding. Today, Funko adds to their tiny format army with more Mystery Minis, specifically designed to add the frustration of blind box packaging to your already taxed cranium. Evil, evil Funko.

Marvel Universe Mystery Vinyl Mini-Figures: A fantastic first series of Mystery Mini’s featuring the Marvel characters. 16 figures to collect.

3D Systems Acquires Gentle Giant Studios

3D Systems  (NYSE:DDD) announced today the acquisition of Gentle Giant Studios, the leading provider of 3D modeling for the entertainment and toy industry. For over two decades, Gentle Giant Studios has led the development of state-of-the-art content using 3D scanning and modeling to develop and manufacture licensed 3D printed characters, toys and collectibles from a variety of franchise properties with global brand recognition, including Marvel, Disney, AMC’s The Walking Dead, Avatar, Harry Potter and Star Wars.

3DS plans to immediately leverage Gentle Giant Studios technology and vast library of digital content into its consumer platform and extend its existing brand relationships to further the reach of 3D scanning, modeling and printing for entertainment, toys, collectibles, action figures in conjunction with numerous blockbuster films and evergreen licensed properties.

Darkman Collector's Edition Blu-ray Coming February 18th

Crime has a new enemy, and justice has a brand new face.  Fans of visionary director Sam Raimi (The Spider-Man trilogy) know well the story of Dr. Peyton Westlake and his tragic transformation into the action hero known as Darkman.  Based on Raimi’s short story “The Darkman,” the popular crime-fighting master of disguises comes to life in the 1990 film adaptation DARKMAN, starring three-time Golden Globe® nominee Liam Neeson (Taken) and Oscar® winner Frances McDormand (Fargo). Directed by Sam Raimi, this explosive, action-packed thriller also stars Colin Friels (Dark City), Larry Drake (Dr. Giggles), Dan Hicks (Evil Dead 2) and Nicholas Worth (Swamp Thing) and features soundtrack by award-wining composer Danny Elfman. On February 18, 2014, SCREAM FACTORY™ will release DARKMAN COLLECTOR’S EDITION Blu-ray, featuring all-new interviews with Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Larry Drake, Danny Hicks, make-up effects artist Tony Gardner, production designer Randy Ser, art director Philip Dagort and much more!

Marvel Taking On Star Wars

We knew it was only a matter of time and we'll be sad to see Dark Horse's runs end!

The Walt Disney Company’s Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Entertainment are joining forces to bring new Star Wars adventures to readers across the galaxy, with Marvel granted exclusive rights to create and publish Star Wars comics and graphic novels beginning in 2015.

The agreement marks a homecoming for the Star Wars comic books. Marvel Comics published the first Star Wars comic book, Star Wars #1, in March 1977, which went on to sell more than 1 million copies. Marvel Comics published its Star Wars series for nine years. In 1991, Dark Horse Comics took over the license, publishing fan-favorite titles like Dark Empire and Star Wars: Legacy. Last year, Dark Horse released The Star Wars #1, an adaptation of George Lucas’ original rough-draft screenplay for the film, garnering rave reviews and national media attention and ranking among the top-selling Star Wars comics of all time.

New Movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures Surface

Welcome to January 2014. Every January, Toy Fairs across the planet give retailers a chance to see all the wonderful new plastics they'll be able to sling to you all year long. That said, along with these glimpses at the entire year at one go, there are bound to be MOUNTAINS OF SPOILERS for your most anticipated movies! Hasbro has already drawn first blood with detailed looks at their Captain America: Winter Soldier toy line and a hefty lump of their Amazing Spider-Man 2 merch, without spoiling the complete look of the robotic Rhino or what is sure to be The Goblin...or Green Goblin..or whatever they are running with in the new film...and supplemental Cap villains as well.

Today, some lucky individuals got into a room with the full range of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie toys and one reported back on what he saw. Here's the meat of that conversation...

A Fantastic Fear of Everything

Dread Central tips us off on a title that slipped through the cracks in my geeky life. Hey, I can't be aware of everything! You'd think they'd catch on we love and will promote anything Simon Pegg is involved with by now! So..yea..I blame society.

Jack (Simon Pegg) is a children’s author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has turned him into a paranoid wreck, persecuted by the irrational fear of being murdered. When Jack is thrown a life-line by his long-suffering agent and a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in his script, what should be his 'big break' rapidly turns into his 'big breakdown', as Jack is forced to confront his worst demons, among them his love life, his laundry, and the origin of all fear.

A New Amazing Spider-Man 2 Teaser

While the world was attempting to have a life and celebrate this past New Years Eve, the fine folks behind The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hype machine were spinning webs all over Times Square in New York City! Along with this no holds barred publicity blitz, they released a new teaser for the upcoming film. While there aren't many new elements to dissect, the mini trailer sure does set the tone and ramp up excitement. Hit the jump for new eye candy...

Director James Gunn Expands on Guardians of the Galaxy Details

Disney dished out their 2014 film slate yesterday and buried among their images and info was a brand new picture of the now infamous lineup of the Guardians of the Galaxy heroes. We last saw a version of this police station style character rundown in concept art form and even now that we've seen the actual actors in place, Director James Gunn says we aren't getting the "complete" picture. Suffice to say, SPOILERS ahead...

"Okay, so I suppose Disney released this still from Guardians of the Galaxy. It was featured in the San Diego Comicon trailer, and is an early (truthfully, quite unfinished - we've come a long way from here) look at Rocket and Groot, Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax. The press release reads like this:"

DC Collectibles Colossal Clayface Figure

It seems every year, DC Collectibles is looking to outdo themselves in sculpt detail and scale, particularly in their Arkham Asylum Video Game action figure lines. 2014 will be no different with a gargantuan fiend that will make your Titan Joker look a little under nourished.

The monstrous Clayface can take any shape—including that of an awesome action figure like this brand new one based on the villain’s appearance from Batman: Arkham City.

Disney in 2014

 On the doorstep of 2014, Disney reports in on their film slate for the year and HOLY DAMN GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY IS SO DAMN FAR AWAY I'M GONNA DIIIIIE!!! Yea..so...there's some other movies as well. I hear Captain America is amazing and Into the Woods will leave many a teary eye in every theater. Let's check out the rest!

Goblin Nation Begins in Superior Spider-Man #26

The stage is set for the biggest Superior Spider-Man story of them all! And it starts right here in the Earth-shattering SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #26, from blockbuster creators Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos, Javier Rodriguez, and Marcos Martin! Nobody has pushed Peter Parker harder than the Green Goblin. But as Spider-Man’s greatest nemesis returns, will Otto Octavius be able to withstand the onslaught? Moving in the shadows, the Goblin and his army have prepared for war right under his very nose! And the first battle is upon them as the Green Goblin goes glider-to-glider with the original Hobgoblin! And only one of them is walking away…