Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Untitled Goose Game Lets You Be Your Worst Self ... As a Goose

Untitled Goose Game by House House
From the world that brought you "Getting Over It", a game about a man who looks remarkably like Putin, naked in a large cauldron, pulling himself up rocks and bits of what I can only describe as New Jersey, which has fallen from the sky in an oddly precisely stacked manor, using only a pick axe. From the same world that brought you "Goat Simulator"...which I will let the name speak for itself... comes a game where a large, belligerent bird terrorizes a small community...AND YOU GET TO BE THE BIRD!!

NYCC 2018: Dreamworks Animation TV Lineup

Dreamworks TV Animation at New York Comic Con 2018
DreamWorks Animation Television is set to present several jam-packed panels at New York Comic Con 2018, with executive producers and voice talent on hand from its upcoming Netflix original series DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, as well as the fan favorite Voltron Legendary Defender.  Each series will offer sneak peeks, panel discussions and fan Q&A’s.

Netflix's THE WITCHER Casts Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia

Netflix The Witcher TV Series
Netflix have announced they have found their Geralt in Henry Cavill, most known for playing Superman in Warner Bros. most recent DC Comics epics and, most recently, that dude that destroys bathrooms in Mission: Impossible - Fallout! The 8 episode series will be directed by Alik Sakharov, Charlotte Brändström and Alex Garcia Lopez, alongside Showrunner/EP Lauren Schmidt Hissrich (Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s The Defenders, Umbrella Academy).

Tenacious Toys Announces Danger Dog the Pit Bull Vinyl Toy

Tenacious Toys Danger Dog the Pit Bull Vinyl Toy 02
Tenacious Toys, veteran online vinyl toy shop, just released their first self-produced vinyl toy.

Danger Dog is a 5-inch vinyl pit bull figure with 1 point of articulation. Danger was sculpted up by Mike NEMO Mendez from the original 2-inch size. Previously, Tenacious Toys released Danger as a limited edition 2-inch resin figure in several colorways.

Dead Hand Toys helped produced the resin tooling masters for the factory, and the dog itself is a 3D interpretation of the mascot logo developed for Tenacious Toys by Alex "Playful Gorilla" Rivera.

Amazing Heroes Reborn Action Figure Kickstarter Launches with Savage Dragon, Madman & More

Fresh Monkey Fiction Amazing Heroes Reborn Action Figure Kickstarter
Remember the 90's? I WAS THERE!! Toward the mid to late 90's, it seemed like anyone with a self published comic and a dream could get action figures made of their ultra cool exxxtreeeeme characters. Was plastic cheaper then? Was China having a sale on the production of busty, scantily clad female hero action figures? I DO NOT KNOW. Comics like Hellina, Ghost, Ash, Double Impact, Brigid and Ultra Force all got their characters immortalized in plastic from companies large and small...and then it all stopped. These days, it takes a great deal of word of mouth and estimated potential income to get any company to agree to making action figures from any property, even if it's a very well known movie from our past. Luckily, we've got folks like Fresh Monkey Fiction who step up to utilize the power of crowdfunding to give our underappreciated comic book heroes their day in the sun.

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Walmart Stepping Up to Fill the Toys R Us Void

When news of Toys R Us closing all stores in the US started circulating, among industry vets, the immediate discussion was who might fill those big, giraffe shaped shoes? The most obvious choices were Target and Walmart, who already boast massive retail space from coast to coast. It wouldn't be too difficult to expand toy sections in any number of locations. Still, my thoughts settled on Walmart who, in my neighborhood at least, seem the most willing to restructure and/or cut into space that seems to be all too often empty (of customers) alongside those well traveled toy aisles. Target took the first steps toward broadening their selection, welcoming collectors to come shop for NECA's mega popular action figures on their shelves. Now Walmart announces their plans for toy domination...

Friday, August 31, 2018

FOX Decides The Predator Movie is Fun

FOX The Predator final movie trailer
There are two titles in the realm of Scifi that get fans excited for future projects, but continually roll out tedious exercises in MORE of the same with zero charisma. Sadly, those titles are Aliens and Predator. News of a movie simply titled The Predator helmed by Shane Black, who is known for fantastically entertaining movies like Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang and The Nice Guys, went a long way to rid memories of Aliens vs Predator and the like from people's brains, but there are still many skeptics. The initial synopsis and trailers were...unconvincing. Now, with 2 weeks til showtime, FOX has changed direction a full 180 degrees and presents us with a trailer that makes the new film look extremely fun!!

Tiltify Launches Jacksonville Fallen Gamers Fund

Tiltify Launches Jacksonville Fallen Gamers Fund
Tiltify, the livestream interactive fundraising platform for the digital generation, today launched the Jacksonville Fallen Gamers Fund to raise money for families of the victims in the Madden NFL 19 tournament shooting last week in Jacksonville, Fla. Tiltify will host the secure account to which donors can contribute directly or use to collect funds raised through their own livestream campaigns within their communities.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Transformers: Cyberverse Trailer Drops

Transformers: Cyberverse animated series trailer
Bumblebee is on a critical mission where lives are at stake… only, he can’t remember what it is! It’s a good thing his best friend Windblade has found him to help repair his damaged memory chips. With each recovered memory, Bumblebee rediscovers his past adventures on Cybertron before coming to Earth. As each memory is repaired, another clue comes to light that will lead them both to complete their shared mission to save their friends and Earth… however, the Decepticons are hot on their heels and time is running out.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Greg Nicotero & KNB EFX to Tackle Movie Spawn Once Again

Greg Nicotero and KNB EFX on Spawn Movie Reboot
“The Walking Dead” Director and Effects Specialist, Greg Nicotero has been tapped for Todd McFarlane’s New “Spawn”  Movie

Nicotero, an award-winning executive producer, director, and make-up special effects creator on THE WALKING DEAD has come on board, with his company KNB EFX, to create the new Spawn design for the upcoming McFarlane/ Blumhouse Spawn feature film.

McFarlane, Nicotero and KNB EFX Group,  worked together on the 1997 Spawn movie. 
“I'm a long-time fan of Greg’s work and the projects his company, KNB have done throughout the years,” said McFarlane “Working with him once again, to re-invent the Spawn 'look' so it will match the supernatural theme in the movie, is going to be a fun process.”

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

World War Z Video Game Looking to Take a Bite Out of the Competition

World War Z Video Game
In a world where our geekiest desires are translated into plastics, fashion and digital alternate realities, it's easy to miss a thing or two. Such is the case with the WORLD WAR Z video game!! I blame society. World War Z has been one of my go-to zombie movies for more than a minute, with plenty of tension, a fast moving story and the dynamics of those zombie hordes to keep me locked in every time. Translate that into a video game and I'm ALL IN!! Let's take a look at what we know so far about the game and how, exactly, they expect us to kill 300 approaching zombies armed only with a semi-automatic and dreams of movie sequels...

Monday, August 27, 2018

Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Reveal

Cyberpunk 2077 video game
CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher and GWENT, are proud to present the first gameplay recording of their upcoming open world RPG — Cyberpunk 2077.

“What we’re releasing today was recorded from a game deep in development.” — says Adam Badowski, Cyberpunk 2077 Game Director and CD PROJEKT RED Head of Studio...

Mezco's The Nun Doll Wants Your Soul

Mezco's The Nun Doll
Mezco introduces a spine-tingling doll from the Warner Brothers film ‘The Nun’.

Standing at approximately 18 inches tall, The Nun doll might just be as scary as the film. Her bright, piercing eyes stare directly into your soul and she features a film-accurate habit complete with a tunic, cowl, and veil.

First introduced in The Conjuring 2, horror fans got a quick glimpse of The Nun in a haunting scene where demonologist, Lorraine Warren, is attacked by the spirit. This summer, The Nun stars in her own self-titled film exploring the unholy origin and dark secrets of her past further expanding the Conjuring’s Horrorverse.

The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Offers a Deeper Look into the 2012 Series

Dark Horse The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Book
Dark Horse Books and Nickelodeon are proud to present The Art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a definitive guide to Nickelodeon’s CG-animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From the visionary minds behind the 2012 hit series, this brand-new book allows fans to get to know the Turtles like never before, featuring exclusive art from all five seasons and insider commentary curated by the show’s executive producer Ciro Nieli, plus an introduction by Teenage Mutant NinjaTurtles co-creator Kevin Eastman.

Friday, August 24, 2018

Hasbro's Marvel Gamerverse Action Figures Claim an Extra Life

Hasbro Marvel Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Gamerverse Action Figures Black Widow vs Street Fighter's Ryu 006
It's been some time since Hasbro premiered their Marvel Gamerverse 3.75 inch action figure line with Iron Man vs Mega Man X, which came as an awesome surprise for toy fans in general and a mind blowing product drop for longtime Capcom Vs fans. With the popularity of Twitch on the rise and celebrity gamers in the press daily, it should come as no surprise that toy companies would be paying more attention to video game properties, especially when they already own a license for half the characters!