Bandai America sent over some new press-release images of the upcoming Thundercats relaunch! Below are a few pictures, but you can see the entire lot of them in our new Gallery!
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Phil is the Owner/Editor-In-Chief/Chief Reviewer of ASM. He is a long time Transformers fan, having been involved in the online fandom since the early 90's. He resides with his wife in Wisconsin, but no, he doesn't like to eat much cheese.
Toy Review – Hasbro Marvel Lightning Clash Thor
The Geek Bits Toy Name: Lightning Clash Thor Toyline Name: Thor: The Mighty Avenger Manufacturer: Hasbro Released: March 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $7.99 Includes: Thor with light-up hammer and detachable cape Worth the price? 2 out of 5 – Get it on clearance. In honor of the new Marvel/Paramount movie THOR, I decided it was worth reviewing a Thor toy! But which one? After scouring the aisles at a local Target, I chose Lightning Clash Thor. Why? Well, it has a light-up hammer. Light up toys are cool. But was it worth the money?
Continue readingPress Release: IDW News: The Road to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Road to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Begins Prequel comics offer first taste of hugely anticipated film Movie adaptation launching May 25th San Diego, CA (April 25, 2011) – Starting today, TRANSFORMERS fans worldwide can begin the journey to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, one of the summer’s most anticipated movies, set to be released by Paramount Pictures on July 1, 2011. Coming from IDW Publishing and Hasbro, two monthly comic series give readers the first look at this intergalactic adventure. TRANFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON – RISING STORM leads right into the mega events of the film, while TRANFORMERS:
Continue readingGame of Thrones Review: S1E1 – “Winter is Coming”
“Winter is Coming.”
And with those three words, the stage is set for one of the most highly anticipated TV adaptations in years. Over two years since the project was announced, almost six months since the first footage was shown on TV, HBO has finally delivered “Game of Thrones”, a ten-part series based on the first book of George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. This fantasy epic tale was first delivered to bookstores almost fifteen years ago, and the fifth book is due this July. The fanbase has been eagerly awaiting “A Dance with Dragons” and this new show — love for Martin’s series has never been higher, and HBO knows it has a lot of expectations to meet.
Continue readingElisabeth Sladen – 1948 – 2011
Elisabeth Sladen, best known as Sarah Jane Smith from years of work on Doctor Who, has died, according to the BBC, as well as other sources. She was born February 1, 1948, and played The Doctor’s arguably most well-known companion for over eighty episodes of the original series, several appearances in the 2005 revival, as well as starring in the children’s show “Sarah Jane Adventures” for four seasons (a fifth is reportedly slated to air on CBBC this year, according to Wikipedia). The BBC is reporting that she had been battling cancer for a while, although the official cause of
Continue readingFrom the Lost ASM Archives – GI Joe Con 2005
Did you know that ASM has been to GI Joe Con? No, probably not. Here’s the story. Back in 2005, JoeCon was held in Minneapolis, MN, a relatively short drive from where I live. As it turns out, that was also the year that Fun Publications took over BotCon, and I was curious as to how the people in charge ran a convention. Add to that a bunch of local friends who are huge Joe fans and wanted to go to the convention, and you got yourself the recipe for a good old-fashioned Road Trip.
Continue readingPress Release: Mezco Toys: DC Universe Mini Mez-Itz 2 Packs: Assortment 2
For Immediate Release DC Universe Mini Mez-Itz 2 Packs: Assortment 2 Mezco Toyz will be introducing even more characters from the DC Universe including world-famous super heroes such as Batman™, Superman™ and the Green Lantern. Look for many more characters to hit the store shelves this year! The first series of 2 packs includes the following pairings: Batman Beyond & Cyborg The Flash & Captain Cold Dr. Fate & Etrigan the Demon Mini Mez-Itz are 2″ collectibles that are cool by design. All Mini Mez-Itz feature five points of articulation and are packaged together on a blister card! In finer
Continue readingQuick TF HOF Poll
We’ve got some ties in the nominations for the Transformers Hall of Fame. For the next 3 hours, you can help pick the final nominees. Pick up to 3 characters!
Continue readingPress Release: Orlando Says “YO! JOE!” and Welcomes the 18th Annual G.I. JOE Convention
ORLANDO SAYS “YO! JOE!” AND WELCOMES THE 18TH ANNUAL G.I. JOE CONVENTION “G.I. JoeCon” Will Kickoff With Hundreds Of Paratrooper Action Figures Sailing Down From Atop The Convention Center PROVIDENCE, RI – MARCH 31, 2011 – It has been seven years since its last tour in Orlando, but the G.I. JOE Convention – G.I. JoeCon, hosted by the G.I. JOE Collectors’ Club and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), is excited to revisit Disney World for its 18th annual celebration. To kickoff the event, hundreds of action figures with fully-functional parachutes will be launched off the roof of the Walt Disney World
Continue readingTransformers Hall of Fame – 2011 Voting Open!
Last year, Hasbro inducted five Transformers into the new Transformers Hall of Fame — Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream and Fan Choice Winner Dinobot. For 2011, Hasbro will induct four characters – Ironhide, Ratchet, Soundwave and one other — possibly your favorite! On April 13, the official Transformers website, Transformers.com will hold balloting for Transformers fans to choose the fourth character, and Hasbro has asked numerous fan outlets to choose who will appear on the ballot, just like last year. And just like last year, ASM wants to know your five top Transformers characters. We’ll tabulate the results and send
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