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!

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Monster Crunch! The Breakfast Battle Game

Monster Crunch! The Breakfast Battle Game to Release at Target on August 26th
Big G Creative announces their new board game, Monster Crunch! The Breakfast Battle Game based on the wildly popular Monster Cereal characters from General Mills features Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Franken Berry, Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy.

Pick your favorite Monster Cereal characters and battle to see who can “eat” the most cereal. In this fast-paced game of luck and strategy, players try to collect as many Cereal Cards in their Bowls as they can. Each monster has special powers to give you an advantage and help you gobble up the most cereal. Use Milk Tokens to combine Cereal Cards and take bigger bites. The monster that munches the most wins the game!

The Witches are Back in the Suspiria 2018 Trailer

Amazon Studios Suspiria 2018 film stills 001
Dance can enrapture or enslave. In one instant, seductive...the next, empowering...the next, heartbreaking, all without uttering a word or explaining a position. The music drives the movement but the movement expresses the will of the performer. In a way, a highly trained dancer is capable of a sort of witchcraft, and someone who masters their movements knows they can inspire or horrify the watcher, leading their emotions where ever they like. We can only hope the Suspiria remake will capture even a small semblance of that power on film...

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Graphic Novels Coming from Zenescope

Zenescope Ripley's Believe it or Not Graphic Novel
After 100 years in the business of cartoons, media, and publishing, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is building on its illustrative and publishing foundation by entering the graphic novel market in partnership with Zenescope Entertainment.

This exclusive two-year partnership brings Ripley’s into one of the highest growth categories in publishing with Zenescope, one of the top content creation companies and independent comic book publishers in the US.

The two brands will collaborate in the creation of comic books featuring all-true, unbelievable stories and entertaining historical facts. Each book will contain 5-6 unique stories designed for readers and brand fans from age 10 to adult. The first issue will release September 2018, followed quickly by the second issue in November.

The Big Bang Theory to End in 2019

Entertainment Earth Bif Bang Pow Big Bang Theory Toys
The most annoying question I've ever been asked was "Why do you think Big Bang Theory is funny"? Like this is the moment i'm going to explain why my brain reacted to certain things in any given episode and then justify why that reaction was the "right" one. Can't we just laugh at things? No? Damn, you're harsh. Love it or hate it, Big Bang Theory has outlived most of our favorite geeky TV fair (except for The Simpsons, which is immortal. There can be only one.) But all good laugh tracks must one day come to an end...

Diamond Select Fulfills Your Iron Giant Dreams

Diamond Select Iron Giant 10 inch Bust
I feel like most companies are always looking for new opportunities to get Iron Giant collectibles into the hands of under-served fans worldwide, and though we are slowly crawling toward that "one of everything has been made" point, you'll notice those things made even recently are difficult to get, which is reflected in their secondary market price. Diamond Select, ever with their ear to the ground, are always checking things off of people's wishlists as they prove time and again that they are fans of all the things we are fans of as well, so it should come as no surprise that they've attempted to give our heroic metal buddy some love...and today is no different!

Living Dead Dolls Vesper Rings in the Halloween Season

Mezco Living Dead Dolls Vesper Doll


Something is aflutter this Halloween season… Celebrate Halloween 2018 with The Living Dead Dolls: Vesper.

Vesper, translating to ‘evening’ in archaic Latin, incarnates Halloween and is ready for a night of trick or treating with her bat-inspired sweatshirt, detailed with bat ears on the hood and bat wings attached to her sleeves. Her look is complete with  ‘Living Dead Dolls Halloween 2018’ logo.

Garmin & Disney Introduce the Disney Princess Vívofit jr. 2 Kid’s Fitness Tracker

Disney Princess vívofit jr. 2 Kids Fitness Tracker
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the vívofit jr. 2 kid’s fitness tracker1 with Disney Princess-themed bands and mobile app. So much more than a fitness device, the vívofit jr. 2 provides kids with an interactive experience where activity unlocks adventure, shaping habits for lifelong health and fitness. Kids will look forward to crushing activity minute goals to unlock app adventures, games and step icons featuring Disney Princess characters Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan and Rapunzel. With two Princess-inspired design options, vívofit jr. 2 bands are swim-friendly2, feature a customizable color screen, and most important of all, boast a battery life of over a year3. See the vívofit jr. 2 in action here.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Capcom's Devil May Cry Returns May 2019

<hr class= ">Just announced during Microsoft’s Inside Xbox show at Gamescom, Devil May Cry 5 will be releasing on March 8, 2019.  The latest title in the iconic gaming series is coming to the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC early next year.

Six Flags to Debut New Fright Fest Attractions Based on Hell Fest

Hell Fest Attraction coming to 6 Flags Fright Fest
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and CBS Films today announced an exclusive national partnership to provide Six Flags guests with a unique experience in support of CBS Films and Lionsgate’s latest horror movie release, Hell Fest, in theaters Friday, September 28, 2018.

In collaboration with Hell Fest creators, Six Flags and CBS Films are launching new haunted attractions based on the movie at three Six Flags theme parks this Fright Fest. The company’s industry leading entertainment teams at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL will transform haunted mazes into real life replicas of the movie’s most unnerving, goriest and most epic scenes.

Black Sails: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital 10/16

Black Sails The Complete Collection on Blu-ray October 16th
Relive four seasons of the action and adventure on the high seas when Michael Bay’s Black Sails: The Complete Collection arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD October 16 from Lionsgate. The three-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning series (Outstanding Sound Editing, 2016; Outstanding Special and Visual Effects and Sound Editing, 2014) tells the classic story of feared pirate Captain Flint and his many foes — from Captain Charles Vane to the legendary Long John Silver, and many more — twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, Treasure Island. With over 2 hours of special features, Black Sails: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray and DVD includes all 4 seasons – 38 episodes — on a 12-disc set for the suggested retail price of $59.99 and $49.98, respectively.

NYCC2018: Neil Gaiman Bringing American Gods to NYCC

NYCC 2018 American Gods Panel with Neil Gaiman


Join your favorite AMERICAN GODS cast members and Executive Producer Neil Gaiman for an exclusive first look as the battle continues between New Gods and Old in Season Two of the hit STARZ Original Series at their first ever official New York Comic Con panel Friday, October 5 from 1:30–2:30PM at the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center.

Monday, August 20, 2018

"The Horrors of Blumhouse" Returns to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights

The Horrors of Blumhouse Returns to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights
“The Horrors of Blumhouse” makes an encore performance at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, bringing leading producer of horror Jason Blum’s blockbusters to life in all-new mazes at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, September 14.

Partnering with the creative minds at Blumhouse Productions (Get Out, Insidious, Split), Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will unleash a series of Blum’s most terrifying films at the nation’s most intense and immersive Halloween events.

The Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary on Digital & Blu-ray September 2

Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary on Digital & Blu-ray September 2
Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” the stop-motion animated musical-fantasy following Pumpkin King Jack Skellington’s misguided mission to make Yuletide his own, was hailed as a macabre masterpiece when it debuted in 1993 and holds a 95% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Twenty-five years later, fans can relive the merry misadventure—and sing or shriek along in brand-new sing-along mode—with the 25th Anniversary Edition of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Viewers can get their spook on instantly via Digital, Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray Sept. 2.

The new edition audiences to experience “The Nightmare Before Christmas” two different ways: the original, full-length film, in which the holidays collide with chaotic and comical consequences, and all-new sing-along mode, which includes pop-up lyrics to 11 unforgettable songs like “What’s This” and “This Is Halloween.” The Multi-Screen Edition of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” includes a Blu-ray and Digital Code giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices.

Cryptozoic Announces Release of Pantone... The Game?

Cryptozoic Announces Release of Pantone The Game
I can hear all my graphic designer and artist friends across the planet collectively going whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?? Surely, a game called Pantone is going to be wildly inventive. Cryptozoic does not disappoint.

Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of board games, trading cards, and physical and digital collectibles, today announced the August 22 release of Pantone: The Game. In this easy-to-learn competitive party game, 2-20 players try to recognize characters from popular culture who are represented only by abstract arrangements of colors, inspired by Pantone, the world’s leading color expert.

Transformers Bumblebee Movie Toys Checklist **UPDATED 8/29

Hasbro Transformers Bumblebee Movie Toys
If you are a die hard Transformers fan, you've probably had a good look at all there is to see from Hasbro's Bumblebee movie toy line. For me, it's alllll new! And we're willing to bet it's new to a lot of you as well. That being the case, let's check out the newest toys hitting retail any day now, most of which featuring our favorite, outgoing yellow autobot!

We'll add to this as more images come our way, but here's what we've got for now...

The overall gimmick is "Energon Igniters" which works with a semi translucent energon block that comes with most figures. You pop the block into the vehicle and it acts as an "engine" for the car, allowing it to take off.  Several categories will be available. We've listed them small to large...

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Hasbro Show Off their First Power Rangers Action Figure

Hasbro Power Rangers Action Figures
It's easy to forget that Hasbro are now the toy masters of Saban's Power Rangers when you have Star Wars, Marvel Comics and Movies, Transformers and all the other toy lines they crank out at a brisk pace to cloud your mind and devour your wallet. In truth, you really should be excited for the Power Rangers takeover...at least if you are an adult collector! You see, in the past, the PR toy line was approached like any popular kid's toy line in that it was packed with action features and gimmicks tying into the roleplay items, with everything screaming BUY IT ALL!! This is fine and good and it was more than a little successful for many years, but the underserved die-hard fans were out there,  growing older and forced to look to other companies to get their adult collector fix. Where was the unified scale? One size for humans, one for monsters, at the very least, would have gotten collectors excited. Beyond that, we've got likenesses to consider and articulation which, for a show featuring kids who do martial arts, should be top notch. Consequently, these happen to be the things Hasbro has been fine tuning in their Marvel Legends line and now, the transference will be something fantastic to watch...

Saturday, August 18, 2018

WETA Expands Mini Epics Vinyl Figure Line with Battle Angel Alita, Planet of the Apes and District 9

WETA Mini Epics Vinyl Figures Battle Angel Alita
With an explosion of excited fans and a generous serving of subversive humour, Weta Workshop unveiled its first foray into the world of pop culture vinyls at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. The response to our merry band of Middle-earthlings – Frodo Baggins, Gollum, Gimli, Moria Orc and Uruk-hai Berserker – was immediate: WE WANT MORE MINI EPICS!

Which got us here at the Workshop thinking. What other EPIC worlds could we deliver to film fans and collectors of cool stuff across the globe?

Let’s start with the basics, we said.  We’re tackling the A-team: Apes, Aliens, and Angels! We’ve grown the MINI EPICS family to include not only more figures from The Lord of the Rings, but your favourite characters from Planet of the Apes, District 9, and Alita: Battle Angel – each figure as highly stylised as the next.

Friday, August 17, 2018

Help Teachers to Help Our Kids with TEACHER'S AIDE

Teacher's Aide Logo
For 2 to 7 hours a day, we put our children in the hands of trained professionals who would teach them all manor of subjects. From world history, which shows them how far we have come... and how far we have left to go, to math and science, with which they can unravel the very mysteries of the universe. We rely on special individuals...teachers...for safety, guidance and a strength of character we hope will be reflected back in our children's eyes. Sadly, shouldering all of these responsibilities does not pay the king's wage you might expect. Those left to mold the minds that will carve out the future of this nation often can not meet their own basic needs, and certainly can not afford to endow entire classes with supplies for special projects...or any projects at all. Creativity falls by the wayside. Imagination, stifled. This stands for both student and educational professional. Something must be done.

Star Wars Resistance Animated Series Premieres this October

Star Wars Resistance Animated Series on the Disney Channel
"Star Wars Resistance," a new animated series that takes place prior to the events of "The Force Awakens," takes flight with a one-hour premiere SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD, with subsequent airings on Disney XD.

The high-flying adventure series follows Kazuda Xiono ("Kaz"), a young pilot recruited by the Resistance for a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. Following its U.S. debut, "Star Wars Resistance" will rollout globally on Disney Channels Worldwide.

Prepare Your Children for the Fartist Club!

In a world where "poo" is trending in the toy industry, it was only a matter of time til someone explored the "other" elements that escape from the mysterious realm known as "the butt". Toys that make fart noises are not a new occurrence on the retail shelves, so I'd imagine the thought from creators is "when kids stop laughing at the sound, we'll stop making them!" Today, we visit with Eolo, a company that's completely new to me, and check out their line of gross-out, Garbage Pail Kids-esque toys that are apparently so good at what they do, they are called Fartists!

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Masaaki Yuasa's "The Night is Short, Walk On Girl"

Masaaki Yuasa's The Night is Short, Walk On Girl
From the visionary mind of director Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Adventure Time‘s “Food Chain”) comes The Night is Short, Walk On Girl, a comedy about one epic night in Kyoto.

As a group of teens go out for a night on the town, a sophomore known only as “The Girl with Black Hair” experiences a series of surreal encounters with the local nightlife… all the while unaware of the romantic longings of Senpai, a fellow student who has been creating increasingly fantastic and contrived reasons to run into her, in an effort to win her heart.

Funko Gives Us a New Look at The Predator Fugitive, Assassin, Hounds and.. Rory?

Funko Pop Vinyl Figures The Predator Rory Wearing Predator Mask Funko Shop Exclusive
We are back into the Funko news with more on the Horror front, this time with more of a Scifi flavor as we take on the hunt for The Predator! Or is it hunting alongside The Predator? Since one is the Fugitive and one, The Assassin, can we assume this is a battle between aliens and we'd best not get into the middle of things?? From the looks of the trailer, the Fugitive crashes to earth and the Assassin comes to get him. Whoever wins...WE LOSE!! sorry..sorry...I didn't mean to remind you of that movie...

Funko 5 Star Horror Figures Kiddify Freddy, Jason & More

Funko 5 Star Horror Figures Nightmare on Elm Street Freddy Krueger
Funko, devourer of pop culture licences the world over, is no stranger to the darker side of our fandoms. They've fought demons with Hellboy, swatted at tentacles with any number of Anime heroes and walked the darkened streets with our favorite horror icons. Now, their new 5 Star figure line dives back into cinematic horror's greatest moments, celebrating the fiends we love to see go to work!

Ya know...it's funny, but NECA just started selling toys at Target and one location in particular pulled all their horror figures after a mom complained her son wanted a Chucky figure. Has this ever happened with any of the Funko Pop horror figures, I wonder? Probably not! Stand your ground, Target! But I digress...

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

The Matrix Trilogy Arrives on 4K Ultra HD 10/30

The Matrix Trilogy Arrives on 4K Ultra HD October 30th
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that The Matrix Trilogy, featuring 1999’s acclaimed sci-fi action classic The Matrix along with the sequels The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions (both 2003) will be released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD on October 30th, 2018. Written and directed by the Wachowskis (The Matrix Trilogy, Cloud Atlas, Jupiter Ascending, Sense8) and starring Keanu Reeves as Neo, Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, The Matrix Trilogy is widely considered to be one of the most influential film franchises in recent history. The Matrix was released on 4K UHD in May 2018.

Written and directed by the Wachowskis and produced by Joel Silver, The Matrix won four Academy AwardsÒ* and revolutionized the sci-fi action film genre.  The 2003 sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, were also written and directed by the Wachowskis and produced by Silver.  The films were distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and produced by Village Roadshow Pictures and Silver Pictures.

Moose Toys Jumps on the Fortnite Toy Train

Moose Toys on Fortnite Battle Royale Collection 3 inch figures and playsets
Moose Toys announces a new partnership with Epic Games to create a wide range of Fortnite mini collectibles, in a deal brokered by IMG.

Moose Toys will be the global partner for Fortnite branded figures 3 inches and under, starting with a new line to be unveiled this fall. The Fortnite Battle Royale Collection will give fans the opportunity to collect a huge roster of characters and miniature scale fort building sets.

Monday, August 13, 2018

Imaginext Wages Tiny Undersea Wars with Aquaman

Mattel Fisher Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Aquaman Playset

We are still 4 months out from the premiere of Warner Bros next big screen DC Comics mega throwdown, Aquaman! But as we creep closer, you know there is one thing you can count on seeing. TOYS!! Mattel are still the keepers of DC's Multiverse in plastic form, and as witnessed at San Diego Comic-Con, they've got BIG plans for their Aquaman action figure lines, but today, we get to show you some bits from Imaginext, which reflect the more kid-friendly side of the undersea war to come.

Friday, August 10, 2018

DORA THE EXPLORER IS REAL!!!!!

Paramount ISABELA MONER AS DORA THE EXPLORER
Paramount Players announced today that the motion picture adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Peabody Award-winning children’s animated series, Dora the Explorer, began principal photography on location in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, on Monday, August 6, 2018. The production, being directed by 11-time Emmy and four-time BAFTA nominee James Bobin (The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, “Flight of the Conchords”) marks the lovable Latina character’s big screen debut (and first live-action adaptation on any platform) after fourteen seasons (2000-2014) and 172 episodes on Viacom’s enduring children’s cable network. The film is a Paramount Players and Nickelodeon production in association with Walden Media. The film is being supported by the Queensland Government via Screenland Queensland. Paramount will release the film on August 2, 2019.

Transformers Arcee and Hot Rod Get Drunk and Sing

Cybertronic Spree Get Drunk and Sing Transformers Theme Song
There are many ways to celebrate our beloved, geeky past. If you are like me, you hunt for toys which trigger a happy place in the brain when eyes meet plastic. Some rewatch cartoons regularly. Some decorate their entire house in "Disney's Gummy Bears" decor and collectibles and no one is the wiser...until the day they die and people come in and neighbors say "he was such a quiet man...who knew?" Fans of Transformers can celebrate year round so long as Hasbro keeps revisiting those classic robot designs (and, as of late, crank out reproductions of the G1 toys) and metal rockers The Cybertronic Spree keep making the world a more awesome place with their energon-fueled performances. You see, the Cybertronic Spree is what happens when your favorite giant robots stop waging war on each other, and start rocking out together. Today, we get to see what happens when you add alcohol to that equation...

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Funko 5 Star Nightmare Before Christmas Figure Line

Funko 5 Star Nightmare Before Christmas Figures Jack Skellington with Zero 001


The beloved and classic tale of the purveyor of Halloween who attempts to hijack Christmas with disastrous results continues at home with poseable figures. The Pumpkin King himself, the rational rag doll Sally, the terrifying Oogie Boogie and his henchmen Lock, Shock and Barrel are all available as poseable figures complete with the necessary accessories to properly reenact the movie at home. Each figure stands 3 ¾ inches tall, perfect for any Nightmare Before Christmas fan!

Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Gameplay Video

Rockstar Games Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Trailer Stills blasting their way out of town
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed.

After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

LOVE, GILDA in Theaters September 21, 2018

Magnolia Pictures and CNN Films Documentary LOVE, GILDA in theaters September 21, 2018
LOVE, GILDA opens a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of beloved performer Gilda Radner, whose greatest role was sharing her story. Working with the Radner estate, D’Apolito unearthed a collection of diaries and personal audio and videotapes documenting her childhood, her comedy career, her relationships and ultimately, her struggles with cancer. These never-before-seen-or-heard footage and journal entries form the narrative spine of the documentary, allowing Gilda to tell her own story – through laughter and sometimes tears.

With Appearances By Andrew Alexander, Anne Beatts, Chevy Chase, Bill Hader, Janis Hirsch, Judy Levy, Melissa McCarthy, Lorne Michaels, Laraine Newman, Marcus O’Hara, Amy Poehler, Michael Radner, Maya Rudolph, Stephen Schwartz, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short, Rosie Shuster, Cecily Strong, Jordan Walker-Perlman, Pam Zakheim, Alan Zweibel

Mondo's Fight Club: The Home Game

Mondo's Fight Club The Home Game Deck Building Card Game


Become “complete” or “hit bottom” in Fight Club: The Home Game, a 2-player competitive deck-building card game. You will choose to embody one side of a split personality competing for control of a single mind.

Take on the role of either The Narrator or Tyler Durden as you play a game of tug of war with dual-use cards available in a shared draw row. The Narrator side feeds the need to collect, gather, and nest, while the Tyler side enables destruction, mayhem, and ultimately letting go by hitting bottom on a shared tracker both players struggle to dominate.

Target's Disney Princess Comic Collection

Disney Princess Comics Collection Target Exclusive Products The Little Mermaid Ariel and Friends Figures
Tales as old as time get a modern twist with the new Disney Princess Comics line at Target. Disney announced today the launch of the Disney Princess Comics line featuring hardcover graphic novels from Joe Books, figures from Hasbro and apparel from Hybrid Promotions, all available exclusively at Target and Target.com. The collection is based on the art style from the popular Disney Princess Comics from Joe Books.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

IDW Magic: The Gathering Comic Book Series Launches This Fall

IDW Magic The Gathering Comic Book Series
Wizards of the Coast and IDW Publishing revealed today details for an all-new Magic: The Gathering comic to be published beginning this November. Magic: The Gathering: Chandra is written by Vita Ayala (Supergirl, The Wilds) with interior art by Harvey Tolibao (X-Men, Green Arrow) and features all-new adventures of fan-favorite pyromancer Planeswalker Chandra Nalaar. This is the first Magic: The Gathering comic in four years and will introduce an all-new approach to storytelling as the franchise marks its 25th year.

"Think of a character that you love. From any story, from any property. There is an excellent chance that you were introduced to that character by some kind of page, or some sort of screen," said Jeremy Jarvis, Magic: The Gathering Franchise Director. "We are thrilled to have Vita and Harvey introduce you to Chandra, to her story, her quirks, and her incredible powers. Set in the near future of the Multiverse, these never-before-told stories will breathe life into Chandra, her cohorts, and her enemies in new and visually striking ways. Knowledge of cards is optional, love of characters required."

McFarlane Offers a Stranger Things Dart Creature for Every Home

McFarlane Toys Stranger Things Squeezable Dart
Stranger Things season 2 provided us with many memorable moments, but one section in particular played on our love of monsters and fondness for a certain film about creatures that don't like bright light and multiply when they get wet. Who doesn't love a story about a boy and his (potentially) man eating monster? When McFarlane looked for opportunities to create collectibles from this extremely nostalgic universe, they didn't have to look much further than DART!

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Fathom Events Bringing Transformers The Animated Movie Back to Theaters

Fathom Events Transformers the Animated Movie in theaters September 27th
Fans of the TRANSFORMERS will get a rare opportunity to see the world-renowned 1986 TRANSFORMERS animated feature film when THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE returns to U.S. movie theaters for a special one-night event, on Thursday, September 27, in a special presentation from Fathom Events, Hasbro Studios, and Shout! Factory.

THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE has been meticulously remastered, restored from the original film elements, and transferred in HD.  This special one-night event will catapult audiences into the super-charged, action-packed TRANSFORMERS universe, and enables lifelong fans to relive the excitement and awe of this 1986 animated feature. Fans will also glimpse at a sneak peek behind the making of the BUMBLEBEE movie, and a brand-new interview with singer-songwriter Stan Bush including recent performances of the theme songs “The Touch” and “Dare.” Fathom attendees will also receive a poster of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (quantities limited, while supplies last).

The First Purge on Digital September 18th & Blu-ray October 2nd

The First Purge on Blu-ray
The origin story to the worldwide phenomenon that redefined horror, THE FIRST PURGE, the fourth chapter in the thrilling franchise, arrives on Digital and the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on September 18, 2018 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on October 2, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. When the New Founding Fathers of America look to push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, a radical sociological theory that vents aggression is tested among an isolated community. But once the violence of oppressors clashes with the rage of the marginalized, the contagion of the experiment explodes and rapidly spreads, leading to a revolution. THE FIRST PURGE takes audiences back to where the nightmare all began in this timely and relevant horror-thriller, including gripping bonus features appealing to fans of the franchise.

John Carpenter's THE FOG 4K In Theaters for Halloween

John Carpenter's THE FOG 4K In Theaters for Halloween
New York based Rialto Pictures will release John Carpenter’s landmark horror movie THE FOG on October 26, in its first-ever major restoration. The horror classic, in a full 4K restoration from Studiocanal, opens October 26 for limited runs at the Metrograph, in New York, Landmark’s Nuart in Los Angeles, and The Music Box Theatre in Chicago.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Jazwares and Epic Games Partner on Fortnite Toys

Jazwares on Fortnite Toys
Jazwares today announced a new partnership with Epic Games to create a wide range of Fortnite toys, in a deal brokered by IMG.

Jazwares' new Fortnite branded collection will feature true to game figures, Domez, loot boxes, playsets, environments, game-replica weapons and tools, plush, vehicles, and so much more!

Saturday, August 4, 2018

UDON to Release Hardcover Editions of Mega Man and Mega Man X Art Books

Udon MEGA MAN OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS art book
The iconic Mega Man video game franchise continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary throughout 2018 with the recently released Mega Man X: Legacy Collection, a new animated series - Mega Man: Fully Charged - premiering in August, and all-new game - Mega Man 11 - hitting consoles in October. UDON is likewise giving the blue bomber some special birthday treatment with prestigious new hardcover editions of two previously sold-out Mega Man art books.

MEGA MAN: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS Hardcover Edition is the ultimate collection of classic Mega Man game covers, character art, enemy & boss designs, rough concepts, tribute pieces, and much more. The book covers all 10 games in the classic Mega Man series, plus spin-offs, remakes, re-releases, and crossovers, all supported by a heaping amount of exclusive creator commentary. Likewise, the MEGA MAN X: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS Hardcover Edition gives the same treatment to Mega Man’s even more futuristic successor, and covers all 8 core games and spinoffs from the Mega Man X series.

Friday, August 3, 2018

NEW Yummy World Attack of the Donuts Keychains by Kidrobot

NEW Yummy World Attack of the Donuts Keychains by Kidrobot
Donuts, Donuts, and more Donuts! When it comes to sweet decadence, you can never get enough. Donuts are the perfect super food for any occasion; and now you can enjoy them as keychain series with the new Yummy World Attack of the Donuts Keychain Series. Take these individual Yummy World doughnut friends with you everywhere and add a little color and funky sweetness to your life with 16 different delectable and collectible donut characters. Each donut keychain comes foil bagged and sealed in a blind box to preserve the rarity and collectibility of each piece.  Even we don't know whats in each blind box adding to the surprise and delight of each unboxing.  This donut keychain series come in a wide array of collectible colors and patterns, guaranteed to level-up your accessory game when you collect them all. Ready or not, here comes Attack of the Donuts!!!