Toy Review: Ten Best Toy Lines of 2012
Toy Review
Ten Best Toy Lines of 2012
Overall, 2012 was a year filled with surprises for tried and true toy collectors, with some stunning toy lines both new and old coming…
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2012 at the Korner
Explore Kastor’s Korner coverage from 2012 — toy reviews, convention coverage, interviews, videos, editorials, and collector history from the archive.
2012
Toy Reviews
Toy Review: Captain Action Is Back And Better Than Ever
Toy Review
Captain Action Is Back And Better Than Ever
The new Captain Action series is an incredible update to the classic toy line, blending the retro feel of the original with strong, modern…
Toy Review: G.I. Joe Club Subscription Kicks Off With Two Ninjas
Toy Review
G.I. Joe Club Subscription Kicks Off With Two Ninjas
The GI Joe Club has officially launched their Subscription Service! The figures in this set will be shipping two per month for the next…
Toy Review: Time to Shred, TMNT Style!
Toy Review
Time to Shred, TMNT Style!
The Shredder is trying to make some turtle soup and thanks to his new Lego cycle he just might succeed.
Toy Review: Finally, Gotham Villains Unite!
Toy Review
Finally, Gotham Villains Unite!
Once it was clear that Mattel had no plans of making a unified DC Cassics line, it was much easier to pick and choose…
Toy Review: Don’t Panic: Marvel Legends Wave 3 Variants Are Still Coming
Toy Review
Don’t Panic: Marvel Legends Wave 3 Variants Are Still Coming
Despite expected online doom and gloom, Hasbro confirmed the four variants that have yet to surface from Marvel Legends Wave 3 are still on…
Toy Review: Tis The Season To Be An Ewok
Toy Review
Tis The Season To Be An Ewok
Star Wars figures have always been a hard sell for me over the years. Star Wars was part of my childhood, and the toys…
Toy Review: Django Unchained Retro Figures Revealed
Toy Review
Django Unchained Retro Figures Revealed
NECA’s retro-style Django Unchained figures have been revealed– and they look rad.
Toy Review: New Red Band Trailer For John Dies At The End
Toy Review
New Red Band Trailer For John Dies At The End
This is going to be a trippy, monster-filled gory good time.
Toy Review: Lego Heads Down Into The Sewers
Toy Review
Lego Heads Down Into The Sewers
Lego is taking over the world of entertainment. In the past year they conquered the super heroes of Marvel and DC universes, they have…
Toy Review: Rocky Comes Out Swinging For Round 3
Toy Review
Rocky Comes Out Swinging For Round 3
The latest wave of Rocky figures from NECA features the two main fighters from Rocky III, with a new version of the Italian Stallion…
Toy Review: A Behind The Scenes Look At NECA’s Astonishing Aliens Figures
Toy Review
A Behind The Scenes Look At NECA’s Astonishing Aliens Figures
It’s ridiculous how badly I must own these.
Toy Review: Hasbro Announces Star Wars Vintage “Fan Favorites”
Toy Review
Hasbro Announces Star Wars Vintage “Fan Favorites”
Hasbro will re-issue a new assortment of some of the hardest to find figures from Star Wars: The Vintage Collection in early 2013.
Toy Review: Real Heroes Have Curves: Power Girl Bishoujo Review
Toy Review
Real Heroes Have Curves: Power Girl Bishoujo Review
Power Girl strikes a strong, fun pose as she enters the DC Bishoujo Collection, and instantly stakes her claim as the best piece in…
Toy Review: DC Collectibles Does Justice To New 52 Wonder Woman
Toy Review
DC Collectibles Does Justice To New 52 Wonder Woman
DC Collectibles continues their New 52 Justice League series, with an all-new figure based on the team’s leading lady, Wonder Woman.
Toy Review: Marvel Select’s Hulk Unleashed Is A Massive Success
Toy Review
Marvel Select’s Hulk Unleashed Is A Massive Success
Marvel Select’s Disney Store exclusive Hulk may be my favorite toy take on the Marvel hero.
Toy Review: Batman Unlimited Batgirl Is An Excellent Upgrade
Toy Review
Batman Unlimited Batgirl Is An Excellent Upgrade
The first wave of Mattel’s Batman Unlimited is starting to surface, and a New 52 style Batgirl is the highlight of the assortment.
Toy Review: Play Arts Kai Spike Spiegel Is A Cowboy Bebop Fan’s Dream Come True
Toy Review
Play Arts Kai Spike Spiegel Is A Cowboy Bebop Fan’s Dream Come True
Square Enix has consistently impressed with their Play Arts Kai collection, and the latest series– based on the legendary anime Cowboy Bebop– is no…
Toy Review: Disney Store’s Wreck-It Ralph Figure Sets Are The Best Toys From The Movie
Toy Review
Disney Store’s Wreck-It Ralph Figure Sets Are The Best Toys From The Movie
Wreck-It Ralph scores three sets of figurines available at Disney Stores, and they’re the best bet when it comes to toys based on the…
Toy Review: Uncle Sam Is A Campy, Cool Addition To Club Infinite Earths
Toy Review
Uncle Sam Is A Campy, Cool Addition To Club Infinite Earths
Mattel releases Uncle Sam, the Nazi-fighting spirit of patriotism, with the second DC Club Infinite Earths offering for November.
Toy Review: DC Club Infinite Earths Goes Dark With Constantine
Toy Review
DC Club Infinite Earths Goes Dark With Constantine
Mattel once again flirts with the Vertigo universe, and conjures up a pretty rad John Constantine.
Toy Review: Five Nerdy Things To Be Thankful For
Toy Review
Five Nerdy Things To Be Thankful For
It’s Thanksgiving, so in the spirit of the holiday, here’s my list of five things my fellow nerds, film buffs and toy collectors should…
Toy Review: DC Unlimited Wave Three Lineup Revealed
Toy Review
DC Unlimited Wave Three Lineup Revealed
Mattel’s definitely sticking to their word with the upcoming DC retail line.
Toy Review: The Marvel Universe Expands Again With Wave 21
Toy Review
The Marvel Universe Expands Again With Wave 21
Hasbro skips ahead with their Marvel Universe series to bring a new assortment featuring Jubilee, Blastaar and the much-anticipated Professor Xavier. While this is…
Toy Review: Falcon & Captain America Join The Retro Marvel Universe
Toy Review
Falcon & Captain America Join The Retro Marvel Universe
The latest Marvel Universe two-packs deliver a classic Falcon and his long-time partner Captain America, in a new comic-shaded deco.
Toy Review: GI Joe’s Ninja Combat Cruiser Tears Onto The Frontlines
Toy Review
GI Joe’s Ninja Combat Cruiser Tears Onto The Frontlines
Hasbro’s GI Joe Retaliation line is still in limbo until early 2013, but the new Ninja Combat Cruiser has been sneaking its way to…
Toy Review: Hasbro Unmasks Spider-Man With New Legends Exclusive
Toy Review
Hasbro Unmasks Spider-Man With New Legends Exclusive
The Amazing Spider-Man Legends gets a fourth figure, and while it’s a great concept, the newly unmasked Peter Parker suffers under some design shortfalls.
Toy Review: NECA “Engineers” Two Excellent Prometheus Toys
Toy Review
NECA “Engineers” Two Excellent Prometheus Toys
NECA releases the first two figures from their Prometheus series, including two versions of the Engineers that are every bit as well-realized as the…
Toy Review: Bishoujo Harley Quinn Is Crazy, Cute
Toy Review
Bishoujo Harley Quinn Is Crazy, Cute
The latest DC Bishoujo statue from Kotobukiya brings us The Joker's main squeeze Harley Quinn, with two display options and one big mallet.
Toy Review: Poison Ivy Finally Plants Herself In Mattel’s DC Universe
Toy Review
Poison Ivy Finally Plants Herself In Mattel’s DC Universe
Poison Ivy is one of the last major Batman villains to appear in Mattel’s DC Universe collection, but the plant-based eco-terrorist makes her debut…
Toy Review: Who’s In Hasbro’s Marvel Universe West Coast Avengers Set?
Toy Review
Who’s In Hasbro’s Marvel Universe West Coast Avengers Set?
A listing for a new, previously-unannounced team pack in Hasbro’s Marvel Universe collection has fans wondering which three West Coast Avengers we will see…
Toy Review: Elasti-Girl Brings Us Closer To A Complete Doom Patrol
Toy Review
Elasti-Girl Brings Us Closer To A Complete Doom Patrol
Mattel’s Infinite Earths subscription delivers another long-awaited figure to the DC Universe, and Elasti-Girl starts to round out the Doom Patrol.
Toy Review: The Hobbit 6″ Series Picks Up Right Where Toy Biz Left Off
Toy Review
The Hobbit 6″ Series Picks Up Right Where Toy Biz Left Off
The Bridge Direct is making a smart move with their Hobbit toy line, by offering both 3.75″ figures and a second line of 6″…
Toy Review: The Walking Dead Series Two Is Just Like The TV Show
Toy Review
The Walking Dead Series Two Is Just Like The TV Show
The second wave of McFarlane Toys’ The Waking Dead TV figures is hitting shelves, and it’s just as much a mixed bag as the…
Toy Review: Diamond’s Creature From The Black Lagoon Banks On Greatness
Toy Review
Diamond’s Creature From The Black Lagoon Banks On Greatness
Diamond released a Creature From The Black Lagoon bust/ bank, that’s so cool, it definitely deserves a place in the collection of any fan…
Toy Review: The New Ninja Turtles Metalhead Rocks
Toy Review
The New Ninja Turtles Metalhead Rocks
Some new TMNT figures have started showing up at retail, including a new take on the Turtles’ classic robotic ally, Metalhead.
Toy Review: The Hobbit’s Goblin King Makes For One Ugly (And Awesome) Toy
Toy Review
The Hobbit’s Goblin King Makes For One Ugly (And Awesome) Toy
The first deluxe set in The Hobbit toy line from The Bridge Direct features the bloated, grotesque and perfectly-executed Goblin King from the new…
Toy Review: NECA Reveals New Prometheus, Predator & Mogwai Figures
Toy Review
NECA Reveals New Prometheus, Predator & Mogwai Figures
NECA took fans behind the scenes via Twitter with previews of upcoming toys from Prometheus, Predator and Wave 3 of the Mogwai from the…
Toy Review: A New Scale Offers Big Potential For DC Collectibles
Toy Review
A New Scale Offers Big Potential For DC Collectibles
DC Collectibles tries their hand at a new scale, with a pair of Convention exclusive Green Lantern figure two-packs that are packed with the…
Toy Review: Hasbro Brings Old Man Logan To Life
Toy Review
Hasbro Brings Old Man Logan To Life
Mark Millar’s Old Man Logan storyline gets immortalized in Hasbro’s Marvel Universe collection.
Toy Review: The Hobbit Toy Line Brings You To Middle Earth and Back Again
Toy Review
The Hobbit Toy Line Brings You To Middle Earth and Back Again
Over a decade after the seminal Lord of the Rings movie and toy line were released, The Hobbit is ready to hit theaters and…
Toy Review: Hasbro’s Pre-NYCC Party Kicks Things Off In Style
Toy Review
Hasbro’s Pre-NYCC Party Kicks Things Off In Style
New York Comic Con doesn’t start until tomorrow, but Hasbro got an early start with an epic party in NYC that will (hopefully) set…
Toy Review: Abandoned Jurassic Park IV Concept Art Hints At One Weird Movie
Toy Review
Abandoned Jurassic Park IV Concept Art Hints At One Weird Movie
Jurassic Park IV seems to have gone extinct, but the recently-leaked concept art shows that thousands of children were likely spared a Summer’s worth…
Toy Review: Infinite Earths Brings Black Mask To Batman’s Rogues Gallery
Toy Review
Infinite Earths Brings Black Mask To Batman’s Rogues Gallery
DC Club Infinite Earths brought neo- Batvillain Black Mask to the Classics collection, delivering a fantastic new headsculpt by the Four Horsemen… and not…
Toy Review: Return Of Marvel Legends Wave 3 Shows What Hasbro Does Best
Toy Review
Return Of Marvel Legends Wave 3 Shows What Hasbro Does Best
When Hasbro brought Marvel Legends back to life earlier this year, no one knew just how huge a hit the relaunch would be. With…
Toy Review: Rocky Round Two Is Another Direct Hit
Toy Review
Rocky Round Two Is Another Direct Hit
Rocky gets a second wave of awesome action figures, courtesy of NECA. This rounds delivers a new Rocky and his Soviet opponent Ivan Drago,…
Toy Review: A Tale Of Two Spideys
Toy Review
A Tale Of Two Spideys
The latest waves of Marvel Universe continue the long tradition of figure variants, specifically two weird and welcome new versions of Spider-Man.
Toy Review: Avengers Wave Four Is A Solid Close To The Line
Toy Review
Avengers Wave Four Is A Solid Close To The Line
Hasbro releases their fourth– and final– wave of figures from The Avengers, bringing an updated Iron-Man, a single-carded Chitauri and a new Nick Fury.…
Toy Review: Amazing Spider-Man Legends Are Worth Checking Out
Toy Review
Amazing Spider-Man Legends Are Worth Checking Out
The Amazing Spider-Man gets a Legends series that’s, well, Amazing. Or is it Legendary?
Toy Review: A Shockwave Hits the Transformers Line
Toy Review
A Shockwave Hits the Transformers Line
Transformers used to be one of my favorite toy properties from childhood. Over the past few years Hasbro has updated the classic Generation 1…
Toy Review: Club Infinite Earths Releases Another Amazing Rogue: Mirror Master
Toy Review
Club Infinite Earths Releases Another Amazing Rogue: Mirror Master
The August figure from Mattel’s Club Infinte Earths brings us Mirror Master, and the Flash Rogue is a perfect example of the DC Universe…
Toy Review: NECA’s “New Batch” Of Gremlins Is Awesome
Toy Review
NECA’s “New Batch” Of Gremlins Is Awesome
It’s been a while, but NECA has finally released their second set of Gremlins figures, and they are amazing.
Toy Review: Mattel’s DC All-Stars Should Go Back To The Minors
Toy Review
Mattel’s DC All-Stars Should Go Back To The Minors
Mattel’s aborted DC Universe All-Stars series finally gets released, and the universal lack of enthusiasm is pretty apparent.
Toy Review: NECA Reveals Prometheus Figures and Package Art
Toy Review
NECA Reveals Prometheus Figures and Package Art
The first wave of Prometheus toys will be released in just a few weeks courtesy of NECA, and the company has now revealed some…
Toy Review: Marvel Universe Wave 19 Is One Of Hasbro’s Best Yet
Toy Review
Marvel Universe Wave 19 Is One Of Hasbro’s Best Yet
With two new assortments, comic packs and store exclusives, it’s safe to say the drought of Hasbro’s Marvel Universe collection is officially over. The…
Toy Review: TRU’s X-Men vs. Avengers 2-Packs Are Silvestri-Tastic!
Toy Review
TRU’s X-Men vs. Avengers 2-Packs Are Silvestri-Tastic!
Sorry for that headline, I couldn’t help it.
Toy Review: Ra’s al Ghul Brings The Dark Knight Movie Masters Full Circle
Toy Review
Ra’s al Ghul Brings The Dark Knight Movie Masters Full Circle
Liam Neeson’s Ra’s al Ghul is the final figure in the Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters collection, and he’s the perfect character to complete…
Toy Review: Movie Masters Batman Gets A New Sidekick
Toy Review
Movie Masters Batman Gets A New Sidekick
Expect to compete with some twentysomething fangirls in addition to the Hot Wheels guys in the toy aisle– Joseph Gordon Levitt’s got his own…
Toy Review: Everything Old Is New Again: Diamond Brings Back Battle Beasts
Toy Review
Everything Old Is New Again: Diamond Brings Back Battle Beasts
Battle Beasts are back thanks to IDW and Diamond, and starting next February there will be one more toy line that demands your money.
Toy Review: TMNT Classics Are Pretty Close To Perfect
Toy Review
TMNT Classics Are Pretty Close To Perfect
As part of Playmates’ relaunch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the company has released not only an all-new line of pretty awesome 5″ figures,…
Toy Review: SDCC X-23 Bishoujo Is Cute When She’s Angry
Toy Review
SDCC X-23 Bishoujo Is Cute When She’s Angry
X-23 received a Comic Con exclusive variant in her X-Force costume, and some slight changes to Kotobukiya’s original version really nail the young mutant’s…
Toy Review: Loki’s Army Arrives In The Avengers Toy Line
Toy Review
Loki’s Army Arrives In The Avengers Toy Line
Loki’s army can finally take on The Avengers action figures, with the new Cosmic Chariot deluxe set.
Toy Review: Venture Bros Brock Samson Figure Review
Toy Review
Venture Bros Brock Samson Figure Review
Bif Bang Pow! brings the world of the Venture Bros to a new scale with two versions of Brock Samson making their debut at…
Toy Review: Mattel’s DC Unlimited Series Are Looking Pretty Great
Toy Review
Mattel’s DC Unlimited Series Are Looking Pretty Great
The second wave of DC Unlimited and Batman Unlimited figures have been released, and they are pretty cool.
Toy Review: Bishoujo Storm Is A Striking Addition to the Collection
Toy Review
Bishoujo Storm Is A Striking Addition to the Collection
The X-Men’s weather-controlling heroine makes her debut in Kotobukiya’s Marvel Bishoujo collection with one of the company’s finest statues yet.
Toy Review: GI Joe Retaliation Tread Ripper Review
Toy Review
GI Joe Retaliation Tread Ripper Review
The first wave of vehicles in the GI Joe Retaliation line suffered from extreme cost cutting, does the new Tread Ripper continue this trend?
Toy Review: Shockwave HISS Tank May Be The Most Meta Toy Ever
Toy Review
Shockwave HISS Tank May Be The Most Meta Toy Ever
Last year at Comic Con, Hasbro released a special edition Starscream deco on their awesome GI Joe Sky Striker jet, and the vehicle sold…
Toy Review: Night Shadow Leonardo Is A Nice-Looking Disappointment
Toy Review
Night Shadow Leonardo Is A Nice-Looking Disappointment
One of the last Comic Con exclusives t be revealed– and one I was most looking forward to– was the Night Shadow Leonardo, released…
Toy Review: DC Club Infinite Earths Unleashes The Big (Red) Guns
Toy Review
DC Club Infinite Earths Unleashes The Big (Red) Guns
As the fate of the 2013 subscription is completely up in the air, Mattel’s July installment of DC Universe Club Infinite Earths have been…
Toy Review: DC Club Infinite Earths Adds Starman to the JSA Roster
Toy Review
DC Club Infinite Earths Adds Starman to the JSA Roster
The basic figure for July in Mattel’s Club Infinite Earths is Starman. Nope, not Ted Knight. Or his son Jack… This is the JSA/…
Toy Review: Ask Mattel 8/1/2012: The Future of Matty Collector & More
Toy Review
Ask Mattel 8/1/2012: The Future of Matty Collector & More
To say things are in flux at Matty Collector is an understatement, but the Mattel team still took the time to send out answers…
Toy Review: Marvel Universe Wave 18 Was Worth The Wait
Toy Review
Marvel Universe Wave 18 Was Worth The Wait
After nearly a year hiatus, Hasbro’s Marvel Universe is back with an all-new assortment delivering some insanely impressive figure versions of Beta Ray Bill,…
Toy Review: Black Widow Bishoujo Gets A Fantastic Upgrade
Toy Review
Black Widow Bishoujo Gets A Fantastic Upgrade
The most recent addition to the excellent Marvel Bishoujo collection from Kotobukiya is a new take on Black Widow, and the iconic Avenger’s new…
Toy Review: White Jinx Is A Cool Variant
Toy Review
White Jinx Is A Cool Variant
Keeping up with their trend from the last few years, Hasbro released a very limited, and already highly sought-after variant of their awesome GI…
Toy Review: SDCC 2012- Hasbro
Toy Review
SDCC 2012- Hasbro
At preview night Hasbro showed off some of the best dioramas on the show floor. There was a few new items in the cases…
Toy Review: The Lightning Gremlin Sparks Up Your Creature Collection
Toy Review
The Lightning Gremlin Sparks Up Your Creature Collection
NECA’s Lightning Gremlin is starting to hit Toys R Us, and the exclusive figure is definitely different than the other creatures we’ve seen so…
Toy Review: Matty Collector Brings DC Fans (New) Gods and Monsters
Toy Review
Matty Collector Brings DC Fans (New) Gods and Monsters
June saw the release of two new additions to the DC Universe Club: Infinite Earths subscription line. Last month’s Golden Age Flash was a…
Toy Review: Evil Comes to Comic Con
Toy Review
Evil Comes to Comic Con
The San Diego Comic Con exclusives for the Marvel Universe line will give fans some highly requested villains to build their own Masters of…
Toy Review: Hasbro’s SDCC Uncanny X-Force Are Legendary
Toy Review
Hasbro’s SDCC Uncanny X-Force Are Legendary
2012 marked the Return of Marvel Legends, and Hasbro is going all-out with an amazing box set of Legends figures available at Comic Con.…
Toy Review: Comic Con Gets Jinx-ed, In The Best Way Possible
Toy Review
Comic Con Gets Jinx-ed, In The Best Way Possible
One of the most exciting exclusives Hasbro is bringing to Comic Con is the GI Joe Kim Arashikage figure, marking the return of the…
Toy Review: Marvel To Announce Guardians Of The Galaxy Movie At Comic Con… What’s The Roster?
Toy Review
Marvel To Announce Guardians Of The Galaxy Movie At Comic Con… What’s The Roster?
It looks like the cosmic cat is out of the bag– Latino Review is reporting Marvel Studios will announce Guardians of the Galaxy as…
Toy Review: Ask Mattel 7/1/2012: K-Mart Exclusive Catwoman, DC All Stars Packaging & More
Toy Review
Ask Mattel 7/1/2012: K-Mart Exclusive Catwoman, DC All Stars Packaging & More
We may be gearing up for Comic Con next week, but that doesn’t slow down the latest round of answers from Mattel, and this…
Toy Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation Update From Joe Con
Toy Review
G.I. Joe Retaliation Update From Joe Con
Hasbro has sent out some brand new GI Joe images to go along with their presentation at GI Joe Con this weekend. Some of…
Toy Review: The Avengers Legends Wish List
Toy Review
The Avengers Legends Wish List
The Avengers movie was obviously a smash hit, breaking box office records and living up to the potential we all hoped for. The finest…
Toy Review: Hasbro’s Avengers Legends May Be The Best Toys Of The Year
Toy Review
Hasbro’s Avengers Legends May Be The Best Toys Of The Year
For the past few weeks, collectors everywhere have been staking out Wal-Marts near and far chasing down the impossibly elusive store exclusive Legends Series…
Toy Review: Hasbro’s Awesome SDCC Exclusives UPDATED!
Toy Review
Hasbro’s Awesome SDCC Exclusives UPDATED!
Hasbro is going all-out with their lineup of Comic Con exclusives this year, and across the board there’s something for everyone in San Diego.…
Toy Review: NECA’s Rocky Figures Are A Total Knockout
Toy Review
NECA’s Rocky Figures Are A Total Knockout
When it comes to modern classic movies, there aren’t many better than Rocky. And when it comes to making toys based on modern classic…
Toy Review: TRU’s Dark Knight Rises Two-Pack Is The Best Batman Movie Toy At Retail
Toy Review
TRU’s Dark Knight Rises Two-Pack Is The Best Batman Movie Toy At Retail
Mattel’s Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters line gets a definite upgrade with a two-pack featuring new and greatly improved versions of Batman and Bane,…
Toy Review: Commissioner Gordon Is A “Smashing” Addition To Dark Knight Rises
Toy Review
Commissioner Gordon Is A “Smashing” Addition To Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises isn’t all about heroes and villains (and butlers)… there’s some real people in Gotham, too! And thanks to Wal-Mart, fans…
Toy Review: Catwoman Sneaks Into Dark Knight Rises’ Movie Masters
Toy Review
Catwoman Sneaks Into Dark Knight Rises’ Movie Masters
The latest figure to join the Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters collection is Catwoman, and Batman’s enigmatic foil/ ladyfriend is another solid addition to…
Toy Review: Ask Mattel 6/15/2012: DCU All Stars Update… and What’s Up With Castle Grayskull?
Toy Review
Ask Mattel 6/15/2012: DCU All Stars Update… and What’s Up With Castle Grayskull?
We’ve got an all new round of answers from the fine folks at Mattel today. This time out, we get updates on when to…
Toy Review: Return Of Marvel Legends Moonstar Revealed
Toy Review
Return Of Marvel Legends Moonstar Revealed
Marvel drops a photo of the Marvel Legends take on New Mutant Dani Moonstar; the internet is left wanting.
Toy Review: Avengers Assemble!!!!
Toy Review
Avengers Assemble!!!!
After weeks of only seeing the big name heroes from the Avengers team, the human heroes and a surprise villain are making their way…
Toy Review: DC Universe Infinite Earths Kicks Off With A Flash
Toy Review
DC Universe Infinite Earths Kicks Off With A Flash
Mattel’s plans for DC Universe this year seem to be in a constant state of flux, but one thing that’s been consistent (if delayed)…
Toy Review: Marvel Legends’ Next Step
Toy Review
Marvel Legends’ Next Step
The buzz had been building for years about the Return of Marvel Legends, although the sales of the first two waves of figures came…
Toy Review: Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Doc Ock Is Pretty Cool
Toy Review
Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Doc Ock Is Pretty Cool
The Amazing Spider-Man movie toys are the most underwhelming toys Hasbro has released in this downer year, but there’s still a few gems in…
Toy Review: Super-Articulated Spider-Man Really Is Amazing
Toy Review
Super-Articulated Spider-Man Really Is Amazing
Hasbro has released the Amazing Spider-Man movie toys, and while the line is fairly underwhelming for collectors, there’s a few treasures buried in this…
Toy Review: GI Joe Retaliation Delta Vehicles Are Not A Total Misfire
Toy Review
GI Joe Retaliation Delta Vehicles Are Not A Total Misfire
There’s a lot of vehicles out there for the GI Joe Retaliation series, and much like the rest of the line they range from…
Toy Review: Mattel’s Movie Masters Carry On With Dark Knight Rises Wave One
Toy Review
Mattel’s Movie Masters Carry On With Dark Knight Rises Wave One
Mattel has released several styles of toys to support The Dark Knight Rises, with a 4″ line of kid-oriented toys, a new cartoon-style Batman…
Toy Review: More Details Arise On The GI Joe Retaliation Delay
Toy Review
More Details Arise On The GI Joe Retaliation Delay
Man, 2012 turned out to be a pretty lousy year to be a Joe fan. With Renegades and the 30th Anniversary cut down in…
Toy Review: GI Joe “Dollar Wave” Lives Up To The Hype
Toy Review
GI Joe “Dollar Wave” Lives Up To The Hype
The Joe collecting community has a tendency to go a little nuts when Hasbro tries to sneak one past us, and that’s exactly what…
Toy Review: GI Joe Retaliation Ninja Showdown 3-Packs Are A Good Deal
Toy Review
GI Joe Retaliation Ninja Showdown 3-Packs Are A Good Deal
On top of the single-carded figures, Hasbro’s new GI Joe Retaliation line will also feature some themed 3-packs, made up predominantly of repaints and…
Toy Review: Saving The Best For Last: GI Joe Retaliation Red Ninja and Joe Trooper
Toy Review
Saving The Best For Last: GI Joe Retaliation Red Ninja and Joe Trooper
Ending our look at GI Joe Retaliation Wave One, we’ve got a pair of troop builders that complete the collection, and quite frankly, put…
Toy Review: GI Joe Retaliation Wave One Duke & Cobra Commander
Toy Review
GI Joe Retaliation Wave One Duke & Cobra Commander
Continuing our look at GI Joe Retaliation Wave One, here’s a look at Duke and Cobra Commander. The Joe leader and the villainous head…
Toy Review: Marvel Legends 3 Unveiled On Twitter, Including Deadpool
Toy Review
Marvel Legends 3 Unveiled On Twitter, Including Deadpool
Yesterday marked Marvel’s Social Media Fan Appreciation Day, and amidst the celebration the comics giant took to Twitter and Facebook to begin revealing the…
Toy Review: Missed the Boat: NECA’s Gremlins Line is Awesome
Toy Review
Missed the Boat: NECA’s Gremlins Line is Awesome
Sometimes it’s tough to keep up with every corner of the pop culture universe, and things will fall through the cracks, even though they…
Toy Review: Zartan & The Cobra Trooper Join The Retaliation Ranks
Toy Review
Zartan & The Cobra Trooper Join The Retaliation Ranks
We’re only a few weeks away from the release date of Hasbro’s GI Joe Retaliation toy line, but some shipping snafus meant some figures…
Toy Review: Going Around in Circles
Toy Review
Going Around in Circles
There is a thought running through my head “I have done this already”. It mostly applies to toys but it can apply to almost…
Toy Review: Jakks Pacific Men In Black 3 Figures Are Really Fun Toys
Toy Review
Jakks Pacific Men In Black 3 Figures Are Really Fun Toys
Men In Black 3 is one of those Summer movies I keep forgetting about. The long-delayed project has been talked about and scrapped so…
Toy Review: Hasbro’s Big Avengers Problem
Toy Review
Hasbro’s Big Avengers Problem
The Avengers movie was not only a great blockbuster, but a smashing success– beating records for the biggest opening weekend of all time, and…
Toy Review: GI Joe Club’s Footloose Shows What They’re Capable Of
Toy Review
GI Joe Club’s Footloose Shows What They’re Capable Of
The GI Joe Club has released their 2012 Collector’s Club exclusive, and subscribers are now receiving the long-demanded 25th update of the classic Joe…
Toy Review: Amazon Rounds Out GI Joe Renegades
Toy Review
Amazon Rounds Out GI Joe Renegades
Hasbro and Amazon surprised GI Joe collectors by offering not one but two exclusive GI Joe sets– in addition to the already-known Retaliation preview…
Toy Review: Amazon Gives Joe Fans A Retaliation Preview In Plastic
Toy Review
Amazon Gives Joe Fans A Retaliation Preview In Plastic
Rumors of an Amazon exclusive GI Joe Retaliation preview set started swirling months ago, and after a lull of no information, we quickly went…
Toy Review: Ask Mattel 5/1/2012: Why Young Justice Died So Young, Future MOTUC Reveals & More
Toy Review
Ask Mattel 5/1/2012: Why Young Justice Died So Young, Future MOTUC Reveals & More
Since last time we checked in with Mattel, we all received the total bummer news that the Young Justice toy line has been cancelled……
Toy Review: DC Bishoujo Review: Supergirl Flirts and Flies Into Three Dimensions
Toy Review
DC Bishoujo Review: Supergirl Flirts and Flies Into Three Dimensions
One of the recent additions to Kotobukiya’s DC Bishoujo Collection was Supergirl, who strikes a fun and flirty pose and makes an excellent addition…
Toy Review: The GI Joe “Dollar Wave” Plot Thickens
Toy Review
The GI Joe “Dollar Wave” Plot Thickens
Last week, pictures surfaced for a mysterious new line of GI Joe figures including some 25th/ modern takes on the ’91 era commando Snake…
Toy Review: Avengers: Loki’s Army Revealed in Plastic (Also By Joss Whedon)
Toy Review
Avengers: Loki’s Army Revealed in Plastic (Also By Joss Whedon)
We’ve know for a while now that Loki’s alien army would be getting the toy treatment in Hasbro’s The Avengers movie series. Buzz around…
Toy Review: GI Joe Retaliation and Renegades Amazon Box Sets Revealed
Toy Review
GI Joe Retaliation and Renegades Amazon Box Sets Revealed
Months before Toy Fair, rumors started swirling around a mysterious listing posted on amazon.com for an alleged exclusive GI Joe Retaliation Preview 4-Pack. While…
Toy Review: Ask Mattel 4/16/2012: Hints at New Adventures of He-Man, Man of Steel Movie Masters & More!
Toy Review
Ask Mattel 4/16/2012: Hints at New Adventures of He-Man, Man of Steel Movie Masters & More!
The masters of Mattel are back to answer another round of burning questions! This time out, Matty shares some ideas on future New Adventures…
Toy Review: Marvel Bishoujo Review: Mystique Has Never Looked Better
Toy Review
Marvel Bishoujo Review: Mystique Has Never Looked Better
The latest statue in Kotobukiya’s Marvel Bishoujo series is X-Men villain Mystique. Striking a dynamic pose, the blue-skinned mutant terrorist looks as sexy and…
Toy Review: NECA’s Evil Dead 2 Kicks Ash
Toy Review
NECA’s Evil Dead 2 Kicks Ash
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead 2, NECA has released a new series of 6″ scale action figures.…
Toy Review: First Look: Playmates’ New TMNT Donatello & Michaelangelo
Toy Review
First Look: Playmates’ New TMNT Donatello & Michaelangelo
Playmates is being very bold with their ambitious relaunch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the new toy line, being released later this…
Toy Review: Mattel Draws a Line in the Sand for Collectors
Toy Review
Mattel Draws a Line in the Sand for Collectors
Mattel gives and Mattel takes away. The company’s plans for 2012 seem to revolve around a clear and decisive split between their “collector” toys…
Toy Review: There Should Really Be A John Carter Toy Line
Toy Review
There Should Really Be A John Carter Toy Line
Not only was Disney’s John Carter an excellent movie, but it was also filled with more “toy-etic” designs than any other big budget movie…
Toy Review: Marvel Legends Wave Two Brings the Best Since Toy Biz
Toy Review
Marvel Legends Wave Two Brings the Best Since Toy Biz
Less than a month after their grand return, Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Wave Two are already hitting shelves! The new Captain America-themed wave brings the…
Toy Review: Marvel Legends Has Returned
Toy Review
Marvel Legends Has Returned
It’s been a long time coming– Hasbro first announced that they were bringing back Marvel Legends almost two years ago and they have now…
Toy Review: The End of the DC Universe: DC Universe Classic Wave 20 Review
Toy Review
The End of the DC Universe: DC Universe Classic Wave 20 Review
DC Universe wave 20 brings to a close the five-year line, which has delivered plenty of ups and downs, along with a very impressive…
Toy Review: TOY FAIR 2012: NECA
Toy Review
TOY FAIR 2012: NECA
One of my favorite booths to check out every year at Toy Fair is NECA. Featuring quite possibly the best sculpting for 6″ toys…
Toy Review: TOY FAIR 2012: McFarlane Toys
Toy Review
TOY FAIR 2012: McFarlane Toys
McFarlane Toys has been winning me over for the past few years with their great Halo and The Walking Dead lines, and with both…
Toy Review: TOY FAIR 2012: Mega Bloks
Toy Review
TOY FAIR 2012: Mega Bloks
2012 looks to be a banner year for Mega Bloks. The popular building toy company had an impressive showing at Toy Fair, with expansions…
Toy Review: TOY FAIR 2012: Hasbro – G.I. Joe
Toy Review
TOY FAIR 2012: Hasbro – G.I. Joe
As far as I’m concerned, GI Joe was the “main event” at Hasbro’s Toy Fair presentation. After two years of blowing fans away from…
Toy Review: TOY FAIR 2012: Hasbro – Star Wars
Toy Review
TOY FAIR 2012: Hasbro – Star Wars
2012 is a big year for Star Wars– Clone Wars is going strong into its fourth season, and The Phantom Menace is back in…
Toy Review: BBTS GI Joe 7-Packs Are Tough, Cool and Essential
Toy Review
BBTS GI Joe 7-Packs Are Tough, Cool and Essential
The first new Joes of 2012 have hit, in the form of Big Bad Toy Store’s awesome new GI Joe 7-packs! The two packs…
2012
Articles & Editorials
Article: Glen Mazzara Steps Down As Walking Dead Showrunner
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Glen Mazzara Steps Down As Walking Dead Showrunner
It looks like The Walking Dead will be getting a new showrunner for Christmas this year.
Article: Lego Goes Back to the Future
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Lego Goes Back to the Future
Lego is taking on one of the most famous movies of all time, Back to the Future. How deep into the franchise will they…
Article: Ask Mattel 12/14/2012: MOTUC’s Two-Year Roadmap, Weapons Pak Details & More
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Ask Mattel 12/14/2012: MOTUC’s Two-Year Roadmap, Weapons Pak Details & More
We’re a little late posting the latest round of answers from Mattel. Yesterday’s tragedy in Newtown– less than 30 miles from Kastor’s Korner HQ…
Article: What If G.I. Joe Retaliation Is Actually Good?
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What If G.I. Joe Retaliation Is Actually Good?
The G.I. Joe sequel gets yet another awesome, ass-kicking trailer, one that makes it increasingly hard to figure out why it got such an…
Article: The Wolverine International Poster Sets A Dramatic Tone
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The Wolverine International Poster Sets A Dramatic Tone
Marvel reveals a new international one-sheet for The Wolverine, striking a fine dramatic pose perched on top of Tokyo.
Article: The Man of Steel Arrives
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The Man of Steel Arrives
Could there be a new reason to believe a man can fly? After watching the newest trailer for The Man of Steel it might…
Article: Star Trek: Into Darkness Gets A Trailer, Names Its Villain
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Star Trek: Into Darkness Gets A Trailer, Names Its Villain
You know a JJ Abrams movie is coming when the misinformation and confusion gets this thick!
Article: The Federation Descends Into Darkness
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The Federation Descends Into Darkness
Along with the Man of Steel poster, the first Star Trek: Into Darkness one sheet was also revealed recently. The poster is simple but…
Article: Check Out the Blurry Man of Steel
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Check Out the Blurry Man of Steel
It looks like Superman may not be the hero we all thought he was thanks to the newest poster for the upcoming Man of…
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.8 – “Made to Suffer”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.8 – “Made to Suffer”
In the zombie apocalypse the living have forgotten that people are just as dangerous if not more so than the zombies. We may have…
Article: Ask Mattel 11/30/2012: How Many DC Characters Does “Unlimited” Mean & More
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Ask Mattel 11/30/2012: How Many DC Characters Does “Unlimited” Mean & More
Mattel has returned a new batch of answers to close out November. This round, we get some new details on where you can go…
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.7 – “When The Dead Come Knocking”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.7 – “When The Dead Come Knocking”
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness,…
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.6 – “Hounded”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.6 – “Hounded”
Who would think that going grocery shopping would be dangerous? Well in the zombie apocalypse you have to be ready when stocking up on…
Article: Peter Parker May Meet His Match in Harry Osborn
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Peter Parker May Meet His Match in Harry Osborn
Casting on the sequel to the Amazing Spider-Man is heating up this month. After the rumors that Jamie Foxx will play Electro and the…
Article: Ask Mattel 11/15/2012: Rattlor’s Armor, Frosta Gifts & Action League’s Fate Explained!
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Ask Mattel 11/15/2012: Rattlor’s Armor, Frosta Gifts & Action League’s Fate Explained!
Mattel is back with a new round of answers, and we’ve got some very interesting news straight from the source. It looks like Matty…
Article: GI Joe Club Announces Second Run Of Joe Con Oktober Guard
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GI Joe Club Announces Second Run Of Joe Con Oktober Guard
The GI Joe Collector’s Club has announced a limited edition second run of their Joe Con exclusive Oktober Guard set, earning them some major…
Article: Let’s Hope GI Joe Retaliation Is As Good As This Trailer
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Let’s Hope GI Joe Retaliation Is As Good As This Trailer
Is there any way the GI Joe sequel can actually be as good as the trailers make it look?
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.4 – “Killer Within”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.4 – “Killer Within”
Just as Glen utters the words “Can’t we just have one good day?” this week’s installment of The Walking Dead shows that there are…
Article: Crossbones Will Be Sticking Around
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Crossbones Will Be Sticking Around
The Marvel movie news is coming fast these days. Only days after confirming Frank Grillo will be part of the Captain America sequel it…
Article: Peter Parker Is In For A Shock
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Peter Parker Is In For A Shock
It looks like the next installment of Spider-Man is starting to take shape. Between tweets and press events it appears Jamie Foxx may be…
Article: NYCC 2012: Evil Dead & The Science Of A Good Remake
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NYCC 2012: Evil Dead & The Science Of A Good Remake
Everyone knows remakes can be a bad idea, but the creators of the new Evil Dead believe they have side-stepped the pitfalls of lousy…
Article: The Winter Soldier Is Taking Shape; Crossbones Officially Cast
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The Winter Soldier Is Taking Shape; Crossbones Officially Cast
Frank Grillo is officially on board as the latest addition to Marvel’s cinematic rogue’s gallery, appearing as Crossbones in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Article: NYCC 2012: The New Evil Dead Is No Joke
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NYCC 2012: The New Evil Dead Is No Joke
One of the things most fans recall about the original Evil Dead series is the campy, goofy attitude that developed throughout the series. Sure,…
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.3 – “Walk With Me”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.3 – “Walk With Me”
Welcome to Woodbury, population 72…soon to be 73….or maybe 75 if you don’t count the undead members of the town.
Article: NYCC 2012: “I’m Not Playing Ash”– Jane Levy Talks The New Evil Dead
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NYCC 2012: “I’m Not Playing Ash”– Jane Levy Talks The New Evil Dead
Jane Levy, the new star of Evil Dead, is a newcomer to horror– as an actor and as a fan– and she takes an…
Article: Ask Mattel 11/1/2012: What’s Up With Flight Stands, DC Weapons Paks & More
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Ask Mattel 11/1/2012: What’s Up With Flight Stands, DC Weapons Paks & More
Mattel gives us a re-Halloween treat… a new round of answers, five days early! This time around, Matty explains why Octavia’s tentacles won’t be…
Article: NYCC 2012: Why Now Is The Right Time For An Evil Dead Comeback
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NYCC 2012: Why Now Is The Right Time For An Evil Dead Comeback
It’s been 20 years since Army of Darkness was released, closing out the Evil Dead trilogy, a series of films that practically defined cult…
Article: Joss Whedon’s S.H.I.E.L.D. Goes To The ‘ER’ For New Pilot
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Joss Whedon’s S.H.I.E.L.D. Goes To The ‘ER’ For New Pilot
The cast of Joss Whedon’s S.H.I.E.L.D. just keeping growing.
Article: NYCC 2012: R.I.P. Nancy Donovan
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NYCC 2012: R.I.P. Nancy Donovan
Just for fun, I started the roundtable with Julianne Moore at New York Comic Con asking her what it would take to get her…
Article: NYCC 2012: Carrie’s Creators Talk Covering Their Star In Blood
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NYCC 2012: Carrie’s Creators Talk Covering Their Star In Blood
One of the most haunting and iconic moments of Carrie— in any version of Stephen King’s classic— is the blood dropping scene, as our…
Article: NYCC 2012: Julianne Moore Wants To Make Carrie’s Mom A Real Person
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NYCC 2012: Julianne Moore Wants To Make Carrie’s Mom A Real Person
The new Carrie hits theaters next Spring, and Julianne Moore, who plays Carrie’s troubled mother, talked about what she wants to bring to the…
Article: Time To Suit Up With Iron-Man 3
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Time To Suit Up With Iron-Man 3
The first look at Iron Man 3 hit the web this week, with not only a trailer but pictures and a bunch of tidbits…
Article: NYCC 2012: No One Is Safe In The Walking Dead
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NYCC 2012: No One Is Safe In The Walking Dead
Issue #100 of The Walking Dead saw a major character death that has already had shocking ripples throughout the comic series. It also marks…
Article: NYCC 2012: Meet The New Carrie – Chloe Grace Moretz Speaks
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NYCC 2012: Meet The New Carrie – Chloe Grace Moretz Speaks
Chloe Grace Moretz is no stranger to genre cinema, with an incredible body of complex and intelligent work in films like Kick-Ass, Let Me…
Article: NYCC 2012: Merle Is Back! Michael Rooker Talks His Return To The Walking Dead
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NYCC 2012: Merle Is Back! Michael Rooker Talks His Return To The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead Season Three promises some major shakeups for the cast, and new additions like Michonne and The Governor, but that’s not all–…
Article: Captain America Versus Crossbones… Maybe?
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Captain America Versus Crossbones… Maybe?
Could Marvel have found the man behind the skeleton mask?
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.2 – “Sick”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.2 – “Sick”
Shane may no longer be part of The Walking Dead, but his legacy is certainly driving the characters in the third season. How did…
Article: NYCC 2012: The New Carrie Looks Very Promising
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NYCC 2012: The New Carrie Looks Very Promising
The cast and creators behind Carrie, next Spring’s retelling of the iconic Stephen King novel were on hand at New York Comic Con to…
Article: NYCC 2012: The Walking Dead Talks Michonne, The Governor & Their Impact
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NYCC 2012: The Walking Dead Talks Michonne, The Governor & Their Impact
Season Three of The Walking Dead doesn’t just catch us up with our group of survivors— it also introduces us to a whole new…
Article: NYCC 2012: Superjail! Season Three Promises A Return To Awesome, Bloody Chaos
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NYCC 2012: Superjail! Season Three Promises A Return To Awesome, Bloody Chaos
Superjail! is tearing up its third season on Adult Swim every Sunday, and the minds behind the hilariously violent cartoon talked all about where…
Article: NYCC 2012: Change Is Everything When It Comes To The Walking Dead
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NYCC 2012: Change Is Everything When It Comes To The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead kicked off its third season last Sunday, with a thrilling reintroduction to the cast of survivors trying to make their way…
Article: Meet The New Carrie In This Teaser Trailer
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Meet The New Carrie In This Teaser Trailer
The new take on Carrie revealed its first trailer at New York Comic Con, and now it’s hit the web in full force.
Article: The Building of Grayskull
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The Building of Grayskull
In a corner of the Mattel booth at NYCC, the blueprints for Castle Grayskull gave fans a look at what the recently announced MOTU…
Article: TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.1 – “Seed”
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TV Korner: The Walking Dead 3.1 – “Seed”
The Walking Dead returned last night after taking the Summer off, and a lot has happened to our survivors of the zombie apocalypse.
Article: New Pacific Rim Artwork Debuts At NYCC
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New Pacific Rim Artwork Debuts At NYCC
Guillermo del Toro’s giant robots vs. giant monsters epic reveals a sweet new poster at New York Comic Con.
Article: NYCC 2012: On The Floor With DC Collectibles
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NYCC 2012: On The Floor With DC Collectibles
DC Collectibles had a very cool statue-heavy display at their usual corner of the DC Comics mega-booth, with some very exciting new products sure…
Article: NYCC 2012: On The Floor With Mattel
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NYCC 2012: On The Floor With Mattel
Mattel had a great display at New York Comic Con, with the chance to get up-close looks at their upcoming lines, including Masters of…
Article: NYCC 2012: Kasual Friday Promises A Cool 2013
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NYCC 2012: Kasual Friday Promises A Cool 2013
Pop Culture Collectible specialists Kasual Friday were on site at New York Comic Con, and showed off their awesome new mini figure toy line…
Article: NYCC 2012: Kotobukiya Shows The Goods
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NYCC 2012: Kotobukiya Shows The Goods
Kotobukiya had a great booth at New York Comic Con, with some excellent new reveals for the show, including a new recruit to the…
Article: Ask Mattel 10/1/2012: Details On DC Unlimited & WWE Global Changes
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Ask Mattel 10/1/2012: Details On DC Unlimited & WWE Global Changes
After missing the last round due to Labor Day, we’re back with an all-new round of Ask Mattel answers! This time out, Matty gives…
Article: Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Ep 3 “Laying Pipe”
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Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Ep 3 “Laying Pipe”
As promised, last night’s Sons of Anarchy was a game changer. A main cast member took the final ride last night, affecting the show for the…
Article: Emmy On Sunday, Superhero On Monday! Ariel Winter Gives Voice To The First Female Robin
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Emmy On Sunday, Superhero On Monday! Ariel Winter Gives Voice To The First Female Robin
It’s going to be a whirlwind 24 hours for Ariel Winter. Sunday night, the young actress was on stage at the Emmy Awards along with…
Article: The Reaper Rides Into Charming On Tonight’s Sons Of Anarchy
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The Reaper Rides Into Charming On Tonight’s Sons Of Anarchy
It’s going to be an emotional night on Sons of Anarchy tonight. One of the main residents of Charming is going to join Piney……
Article: Earth One Gets a Batman
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Earth One Gets a Batman
Batman: Earth-One, the follow up to Goeff Johns’s Superman: Earth-One, reinvents the Dark Knight for the modern world. This is the re-imagination of the…
Article: DC Collectibles Reveals New York Comic Con Exclusives
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DC Collectibles Reveals New York Comic Con Exclusives
DC Collectibles (nee, DC Direct) has revealed a pair of exclusives coming to New York Comic Con next month.
Article: Sons Of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 2 “Authority Vested”
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Sons Of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 2 “Authority Vested”
The fiery ending of the season opener of Sons of Anarchy was only the beginning of the excitement for season 5. Episode 2 give…
Article: See Robocop’s Crappy New Suit From The Pointless Remake
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See Robocop’s Crappy New Suit From The Pointless Remake
The new Robocop suit design hits the web, and the internet has finally come together to collectively frown upon it.
Article: Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 1 “Sovereign”
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Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 1 “Sovereign”
With great power comes great responsibility, a Spiderman line is fitting for this new season of Sons of Anarchy. Jax is in power, the…
Article: Six New Images, And A Poster, From The Walking Dead
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Six New Images, And A Poster, From The Walking Dead
A flurry of new images has surfaced as we approach the premiere of The Walking Dead Season 3 on AMC.
Article: Charming New Faces
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Charming New Faces
Every season Sons of Anarchy introduces new characters, some have survived the season, and some end up never being seen again. This season is…
Article: The New Green Lantern
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The New Green Lantern
The newest member of the Green Lantern Corps is getting his own figure from DC Collectibles. Will this new Lantern get collectors to flock…
Article: Ask Mattel 8/31/2012: Mattel’s Thoughts On The “Close Call” 2013 Subscriptions
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Ask Mattel 8/31/2012: Mattel’s Thoughts On The “Close Call” 2013 Subscriptions
Just before this Labor Day weekend, Mattel is back with a new round of answers! This time out, Mattel shares what they took away…
Article: Live Action Jack Kirby? Silver Surfer, Rock Opera??
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Live Action Jack Kirby? Silver Surfer, Rock Opera??
Secret stories from the Marvel Universe– and the Bullpen– come to light on my new favorite Facebook page.
Article: Daredevil Is Probably Returning To Marvel Studios
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Daredevil Is Probably Returning To Marvel Studios
The Man Without Fear may soon be The Man Without Fox.
Article: Ask Mattel 8/15/2012: Miss Martian’s Wardrobe Explained… And Vertigo Is An Infinite Earth!
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Ask Mattel 8/15/2012: Miss Martian’s Wardrobe Explained… And Vertigo Is An Infinite Earth!
We’re back for the latest round of Ask Mattel answers! This time out, Matty discloses some design decisions for Princess of Power and Miss…
Article: SDCC 2012 – Venture Bros.
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SDCC 2012 – Venture Bros.
Once again, Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, creators of Adult Swim’s Venture Bros, were on hand at Comic Con and took some time to…
Article: Will X-Men Days Of Future Past’s Time Travel Restore The X-Franchise?
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Will X-Men Days Of Future Past’s Time Travel Restore The X-Franchise?
Producer Bryan Singer has revealed the next X-Men movie will be “Days of Future Past,” but will this movie go beyond adaptation and try…
Article: SDCC 2012- Teen Titans Go!
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SDCC 2012- Teen Titans Go!
This year’s DC Nation block of shows on Cartoon Network marked the return o Teen Titans to the small screen. The old voice cast…
Article: SDCC 2012- Beware the Batman
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SDCC 2012- Beware the Batman
At Comic Con we got a chance to talk with the producers of Beware the Batman, Glen Murakami and Mitch Watson. They filled us…
Article: On John Blake (Dark Knight Rises Spoilers)
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On John Blake (Dark Knight Rises Spoilers)
One of the things everyone seems to agree on regarding The Dark Knight Rises is Joseph Gordon Levitt’s rookie cop John Blake. Blake has…
Article: The Dark Knight Rises (Khalil’s Take)
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The Dark Knight Rises (Khalil’s Take)
The protector of Gotham has to rise from the ashes to overcome one of his most powerful foes (and the juggernaut known as the…
Article: A Batman Comic Book Did Not Inspire The Aurora Theater Shooting
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A Batman Comic Book Did Not Inspire The Aurora Theater Shooting
In light of the tragic shooting at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, CO– which left over a dozen people…
Article: SDCC 2012- The Best Offsite Campaigns
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SDCC 2012- The Best Offsite Campaigns
Each year Comic Con grows and spreads to the streets, way past the walls of the Convention Center. Some companies went all-in with some…
Article: SDCC 2012- Firefly Press Conference Notes
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SDCC 2012- Firefly Press Conference Notes
One of the biggest deals at Comic Con was the Firefly 10th Anniversary celebration, which saw a reunion of of the cast and crew…
Article: SDCC 2012- Elysium Press Conference
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SDCC 2012- Elysium Press Conference
From the creator of District 9, the future world of Elysium is bleak and in some ways resembles what many think today’s world is…
Article: SDCC 2012- Looper Press Conference
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SDCC 2012- Looper Press Conference
What do you do when you are a hit man that kills people, and the next one on the list is you? That is…
Article: SDCC 2012- Total Recall Press Conference
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SDCC 2012- Total Recall Press Conference
Sony pictures dusted off one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most memorable action movies, Total Recall. The remake’s action looks sleeker and the future seems even closer…
Article: SDCC 2012- Man Of Steel Teaser Poster Revealed
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SDCC 2012- Man Of Steel Teaser Poster Revealed
The first, texture-filled teaser poster for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel hits the internet.
Article: SDCC 2012- Pacific Rim Panel Offers New Details & A Sense of Scope
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SDCC 2012- Pacific Rim Panel Offers New Details & A Sense of Scope
Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim presentation at Comic Con was relatively short but totally sweet, offering an exciting insight into his world of giant…
Article: SDCC 2012- The Walking Dead Season 3 Trailer
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SDCC 2012- The Walking Dead Season 3 Trailer
The Walking Dead took over Hall H at Comic Con to present the world premiere of the Season 3 trailer. Is this enough to…
Article: SDCC 2012- A Brief Discussion With Anthony Bourdain
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SDCC 2012- A Brief Discussion With Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain was at Comic Con to promote his new Vertigo graphic novel Get Jiro! and in true gonzo fashion, I turned a chance…
Article: SDCC 2012- Marvel Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy Movie AND Team Lineup
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SDCC 2012- Marvel Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy Movie AND Team Lineup
Marvel’s next step is out of this world, and Comic Con revealed the lineup for 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy!
Article: SDCC 2012- Sam Raimi Talks Oz The Great And Powerful
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SDCC 2012- Sam Raimi Talks Oz The Great And Powerful
Sam Raimi was at Comic Con to talk about his upcoming Disney film Oz the Great and Powerful, along with stars Mila Kunis and…
Article: SDCC 2012- Frankenweenie Press Conference
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SDCC 2012- Frankenweenie Press Conference
Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie is the new stop-motion feature that sees the director return to his classic short film, and the director was on hand…
Article: SDCC 2012- Kotobukiya
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SDCC 2012- Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya had quite a few new items on display at their Comic Con booth this year, including some exciting new additions to the Bishoujo…
Article: SDCC 2012- Dethklok’s Battleship Concert Decimates San Diego
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SDCC 2012- Dethklok’s Battleship Concert Decimates San Diego
The real-life version of Adult Swim’s metal mega-band played an exclusive concert aboard the USS Midway, and it was the most face-meltingly epic party…
Article: SDCC 2012- Marvel Reveals New Thor and Captain America Movie Logos
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SDCC 2012- Marvel Reveals New Thor and Captain America Movie Logos
Right after their panel in Hall H, Marvel Studios took to Facebook to reveal the official titles and logos for the upcoming Thor and…
Article: SDCC 2012- NECA
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SDCC 2012- NECA
NECA had a solid showing at Comic Con, with reveals of the final figures for the next waves of Rocky figures, Kyle Reese from…
Article: SDCC 2012- Mezco
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SDCC 2012- Mezco
Mezco was on site at Comic Con, selling some cool exclusives and showcasing some upcoming items, including the 14″ rotocast Thundercats, Earthworm Jim, Mars…
Article: SDCC 2012- The World’s End Poster Revealed
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SDCC 2012- The World’s End Poster Revealed
Edgar Wright’s new movie is getting ready to film, and Universal debuted the teaser poster at Comic Con.
Article: SDCC 2012- Neil Gaiman Returns To Sandman
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SDCC 2012- Neil Gaiman Returns To Sandman
At the Vertigo panel at Comic Con, Neil Gaiman announced his return to arguably his most famous work– The Sandman. Dream will return in…
Article: SDCC 2012- Photos From Adult Swim’s Dethklok Party
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SDCC 2012- Photos From Adult Swim’s Dethklok Party
Check out some great photos from Adult Swim’s Dethklok/ Girl Talk concert aboard the USS Midway! All photos courtesy of Kyle Ong for Adult…
Article: SDCC 2012- The Coma Experience
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SDCC 2012- The Coma Experience
Each year, more and more events at Comic Con expand out of the Convention Center and into downtown San Diego. One of the best…
Article: SDCC 2012- DC Collectibles Preview Party
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SDCC 2012- DC Collectibles Preview Party
DC Comics is stepping up their game and expanding into the 3.75 in scale of figures, and while fans thought there were only two…
Article: SDCC 2012- Mattel
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SDCC 2012- Mattel
During Preview night the Mattel cases had a lot of empty space, full of small signs telling fans to come to the panels to…
Article: SDCC 2012- Preview Night
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SDCC 2012- Preview Night
The first night of Comic Con is overwhelming for a first time visitor. The lines are long and people are herded into sections of…
Article: Will the Dark Knight Rise to the Occasion?
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Will the Dark Knight Rise to the Occasion?
A thirteen minute preview for the Dark Knight Rises showed up this week on YouTube. The featurette gives glimpses at new scenes from the…
Article: First Look at One of Pacific Rim’s Massive Jaegers
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First Look at One of Pacific Rim’s Massive Jaegers
There’s not many things going down at Comic Con I am more excited for than Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, and it’s been cranked…
Article: The Hobbit Teaser Poster Revealed
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The Hobbit Teaser Poster Revealed
The Hobbit gets a new Gandalf-centric teaser poster, and we get hints of footage being screened… and of course it all goes down at…
Article: The Amazing Spiderman – Khalil’s Take
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The Amazing Spiderman – Khalil’s Take
Marvel’s webslinger returns to the big screen to battle the Dark Knight this summer. Will the teen genius beat the millionaire playboy?
Article: Disney’s Oz Paints A Pretty Picture
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Disney’s Oz Paints A Pretty Picture
Disney releases the painterly teaser poster for Sam Raimi’s upcoming Wizard of Oz prequel.
Article: TMNT Night Shadow Leonardo Heads To Comic Con
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TMNT Night Shadow Leonardo Heads To Comic Con
Playmates new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line officially hits stores a few weeks after Comic Con, and to hype the release, Playmates has…
Article: Toys R Us Comic Con Exclusives
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Toys R Us Comic Con Exclusives
Toys R Us has ten exclusives which will make their debut at Comic Con next week. With some big company tie-ins, previews of some…
Article: Entertainment Earth Reveals Full Comic Con Lineup
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Entertainment Earth Reveals Full Comic Con Lineup
Entertainment Earth has a full lineup of Comic Con exclusive items, but that’s not all– the pop culture kings will also be hosting exclusive…
Article: Dethklok To Rock A Battleship at Comic Con
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Dethklok To Rock A Battleship at Comic Con
Adult Swim is bringing Dethklok, the biggest metal band in the known universe, to Comic Con at the most awesome venue imaginable.
Article: Comic Con Is About To Get Kaiju-Crazy With Godzilla & Pacific Rim
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Comic Con Is About To Get Kaiju-Crazy With Godzilla & Pacific Rim
I hope you like your monsters super-sized, because Legendary Entertainment is showing them off in full-force at Comic Con!
Article: Action Figure Express Has Some Sweet SDCC Exclusives
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Action Figure Express Has Some Sweet SDCC Exclusives
Action Figure Express has revealed a small army of SDCC Exclusives, and there’s some totally cool collectibles coming to this year’s show. There’s something…
Article: Dark Horse Comic Con Exclusives
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Dark Horse Comic Con Exclusives
Dark Horse is bringing a few exclusive collectibles with them to Comic Con, including a special edition Domo Qee, one of the first figures…
Article: Mezco Toyz Comic Con Exclusives Revealed
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Mezco Toyz Comic Con Exclusives Revealed
Mezco Toyz has relaunched their website, and with it revealed a whole slew of Summer exclusives which will make their debut at Comic Con…
Article: Gentle Giant Reveals New Comic Con Exclusives
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Gentle Giant Reveals New Comic Con Exclusives
Gentle Giant has just revealed three new Comic Con exclusives, including an amazing new bust of the mad titan Thanos, a new Blade 2…
Article: Sideshow Reveals Two SDCC Exclusives
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Sideshow Reveals Two SDCC Exclusives
Sideshow unveiled two of their 2012 Comic Con exclusives, both continuing the 1/6 scale G.I. Joe and Star Wars collections.
Article: Why I Like Collecting Star Wars Again
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Why I Like Collecting Star Wars Again
Like many Star Wars fans these days, I have a kind of conflicted relationship with the Galaxy Far, Far Away. But recently, things have…
Article: McFarlane Toys Unleashes The Walking Dead Bloody Michonne For Comic Con
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McFarlane Toys Unleashes The Walking Dead Bloody Michonne For Comic Con
The Walking Dead’s Michonne gets blood on her brand new accessory at this year’s Comic Con.
Article: Kotobukiya Reveals SDCC Bishoujo Exclusives
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Kotobukiya Reveals SDCC Bishoujo Exclusives
If you thought Kotobukiya wasn’t bringing any exclusives to Comic Con next month, you’re dead wrong. The company has revealed three SDCC exclusive Bishoujo…
Article: The Bad Ninja Turtles Project Goes Back On The Shelf
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The Bad Ninja Turtles Project Goes Back On The Shelf
Paramount has pushed back their big-budget, live action TMNT movie from Christmas 2013 to May 16, 2014, in the studio’s latest desperate move to…
Article: NECA Spotlights SDCC 2012 Exclusives
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NECA Spotlights SDCC 2012 Exclusives
Once again, NECA will be heading out to San Diego for Comic Con next month, and they’re bringing some predictably great Con exclusives with…
Article: Marvel Legends Comic Con Exclusive Revealed
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Marvel Legends Comic Con Exclusive Revealed
Comic Con is coming up quick, and Hasbro and Marvel aren’t wasting any more time revealing their Marvel exclusives. Yesterday Hasbro debuted the Masters…
Article: Marvel Universe Masters Of Evil Hit Comic Con
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Marvel Universe Masters Of Evil Hit Comic Con
Hasbro reveals the first Marvel exclusive at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, and it’s AMAZING.
Article: First Iron Man 3 Photo Teases Hall Of Armor
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First Iron Man 3 Photo Teases Hall Of Armor
Marvel revealed the first picture from Iron Man 3 today… get a pretty awesome geek bait look at Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor!
Article: Let’s Review All The New Dark Knight Rises Posters
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Let’s Review All The New Dark Knight Rises Posters
In the last two weeks, Warner Bros has released over a dozen new posters and promo banners for The Dark Knight Rises, and they…
Article: Ask Mattel 6/1/2012: The Future of Infinite Earths, Masters Weapons & More
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Ask Mattel 6/1/2012: The Future of Infinite Earths, Masters Weapons & More
It’s time for another round of Mattel answers, and this week Mattel gives details on what we can expect from Club Infinite Earths in…
Article: Mattel Comic Con Exclusive Pre-Orders Are Live
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Mattel Comic Con Exclusive Pre-Orders Are Live
Once again, Mattel is offering pre-orders for their 2012 Comic Con exclusive toys on MattyCollector.com. Attendees of SDCC can place their orders now on…
Article: Community Will Be Back For Season 4. Dan Harmon Will Not.
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Community Will Be Back For Season 4. Dan Harmon Will Not.
When NBC announced the best show on their network, Community, was being picked up for a short fourth season, there was much rejoicing… but…
Article: Ask Mattel 5/15/2012: Lots of New SDCC Exclusive Details
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Ask Mattel 5/15/2012: Lots of New SDCC Exclusive Details
A few weeks back, Mattel announced their 2012 San Diego Comic Con exclusives, and the assortment certainly left some questions for fans of Matty’s…
Article: Brighten Up Your Monday With An All-Vocal Cover of the Star Wars Theme
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Brighten Up Your Monday With An All-Vocal Cover of the Star Wars Theme
Coming from the “cool zone” (as well as the “too much time on his hands zone”), Nick McKaig has covered the Star Wars theme…
Article: Mattel’s Underwhelming SDCC Plans
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Mattel’s Underwhelming SDCC Plans
Last Friday Mattel revealed the first batch of exclusives they have planned for this year’s San Diego Comic Con, and the showing definitely doesn’t…
Article: What Should Be in NECA’s Prometheus Toy Line?
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What Should Be in NECA’s Prometheus Toy Line?
For me, one of the most exciting reveals at Toy Fair was NECA’s announcement that they would be releasing a toy line for Prometheus.…
Article: GI Joe Club Confirms Con Exclusive Oktober Guard, Reveal First Russian
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GI Joe Club Confirms Con Exclusive Oktober Guard, Reveal First Russian
The GI Joe Collector’s Club is gearing up for their most exciting year, ever– the 2012 subscription Footloose is in the mail to most…
Article: Shirt.Woot Disses Mass Effect 3 In Style
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Shirt.Woot Disses Mass Effect 3 In Style
Do you love cool t-shirts? I bet you do. Did you hate the ending of Mass Effect 3? I BET YOU DID. Well now…
Article: Ten Characters That Should Get The Bishoujo Treatment
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Ten Characters That Should Get The Bishoujo Treatment
I’ve never made it a secret how much I love Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo Collection. Combining the stylized Bishoujo (or “pretty girl”) design, courtesy of Japan’s…
Article: New Classic-Inspired GI Joe Figure Images Leak Online
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New Classic-Inspired GI Joe Figure Images Leak Online
JoeDeclassified and ace GI Joe reporter Gyre-Viper uncovered some very cool looking new Joe figures recently, and while we won’t know how or when…
Article: Unreleased GI Joe Art Shows Who Could Have Been in Pursuit of Cobra
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Unreleased GI Joe Art Shows Who Could Have Been in Pursuit of Cobra
Mike Thompson, the artist responsible for many of the incredibly cool character package portraits seen in Hasbro’s GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra series recently…
Article: Are Michael Bay’s TMNT Plans Worth the Nerd-Rage?
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Are Michael Bay’s TMNT Plans Worth the Nerd-Rage?
Next year there will be a new live-action movie version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming at us from Michael Bay (he of Transformers…
Article: TOY FAIR: Bif Bang Pow!
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TOY FAIR: Bif Bang Pow!
We had the chance to catch up with Bif Bang Pow! at Toy Fair. The guys who brought MEGO-style back to retail have a…
Article: TOY FAIR 2012: Obos Arrive On Earth… at Toy Fair!
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TOY FAIR 2012: Obos Arrive On Earth… at Toy Fair!
One of my favorite things about Toy Fair is discovering cool new properties that are just getting started, and as far as I’m concerned…