For Immediate Release DC Universe Mez-Itz Green Lantern & Sinestro Comic Version 2-Pack Mez-Itz, 6″ rotocast vinyl collectibles that are cool by design. Both GREEN LANTERN and SINESTRO feature five points of articulation with 1000 points of fun, and are packaged in sturdy, collector friendly box! In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. But when a new enemy threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the
Continue readingToy Review – Transformers – Turbo Tracks
The Geek Bits Name: Turbo Tracks Toyline: Transformers Subline: Reveal the Shield Released: January/February 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $12.99 Includes: Turbo Tracks, blaster, instructions Worth the price? Buy it at normal retail, do not hesitate if he’s on sale. If there’s anything AUTOBOT TRACKS loves, it’s himself. In his opinion, nothing is quite so fine as the glint of sunlight off his perfectly polished chrome, or the looks humans give his sweet paint job as he rolls by. He’s no coward, but he avoids battle all the same, if only to protect his precious
Continue readingToy Review – Cyberverse Commander Powerglide
The Geek Bits Toy Name: Powerglide Toyline Name: Transformers Subline Name: Dark of the Moon Toy Class: Cyberverse Commander Manufacturer: Hasbro Released: May 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $7 (roughly) Includes: Powerglide, 2 weapons Worth the price? Totally. Get it when you see it.
Continue readingPress Release: Mezco and Others Contribute To Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief
For Immediate Release Mezco and Others Contribute To Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief Last March, Japan experienced one of the most overwhelming national tragedies on record. In addition to the irreparable loss of life, the overall damage costs exceed $300 billion, marking the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami as the most costly natural disaster in the history of the world. As such, many businesses and organizations across the world have come together to aid and support Japan in their time of crisis. Fangoria, America’s #1 horror entertainment company, is proud to be a part of the relief effort.
Continue readingPress Release: Bay and Spielberg in Transformers Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HASBRO TO HONOR MICHAEL BAY AND STEVEN SPIELBERG WITH INDUCTION INTO THE TRANSFORMERS HALL OF FAME Bay to attend ceremony at TRANSFORMERS “BOTCON” Fan Convention in Pasadena, California, on June 4 Pawtucket, R.I. (MAY 18, 2011) — Earlier today on its official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced the induction of film industry legends Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg—the director and executive producer of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS film franchise—into its TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame. The second annual TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame ceremony, which celebrates more than 25 years of “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action,
Continue readingGame of Thrones: Review of Episodes 1-4
We are now through the first four episodes of Game of Thrones season one, with only six more to go before the season finale. As a huge fan of the novels, I followed the production of this show from early on, gobbling up every bit of news and every photo released up until the big premiere. So far I’m extremely happy with the show with only a few critiques. Casting The casting on this show has been nothing short of brilliant. I really hope that Casting Director Nina Gold wins whatever accolades she is eligible for. There really isn’t one
Continue readingFree Comic Book Day 2011 – A Cosplayer’s Review
Free Comic Book Day 2011. This cosplayer spent the day at Neptune Comics in Waukesha, WI, a suburb of Milwaukee. Neptune Comics is a great store with a large selection of comics, graphic novels, toys, and collectibles. I arrived at about 10:15 a.m., about 45 minutes before the store’s opening at 11:00 a.m., and already a queue was forming outside the front door. Upon arrival, I joined my comrades of the Rebel Legion, 501st Legion, and the Superhero Costuming Forum (of which I am a member of all three) in the back room at Neptune Comics, where we suited up
Continue readingNew Gallery Images – Thundercats from Bandai
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!
Continue readingToy 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 readingThe Kingkiller Chronicle – Review (Books 1-2)
The Kingkiller Chronicle is a trilogy of books by author Patrick Rothfuss. The first novel, The Name of the Wind, was released in April of 2007. Book two, The Wise Man’s Fear, was recently released in March of 2011. The release date of book three is still unknown at this time. You may ask why I am reviewing books that are not new releases. The answer is that I find that limiting, as I often do not discover quality books until many years after their initial release. Many of the best books are quietly released and only catch on via
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