If you can’t get enough of the fowl mouth talking bear TED, here comes the 16″ talking plush teddy bear toy. Seth MacFarlane’s TED comes alive with somewhat PG-safe lines for the kiddies.
MSRP: $31.99USD
Buy it @ Big Bad Toy Store – TED.
Vintage Games
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is for vintage game snobs! If you don’t like the cheap feel of budget board games from the corner drugstore, might I suggest these retro vintage style games?
This Vintage Giant Deluxe Scrabble uses special wood and is also a Lazy-Susan, so the board can spin around to any player and raised grids to keep the tiles from moving. Weighing in at 17 pounds and 50% larger than regular Scrabble board games, this pricey board game will endure the rough and tumble Scrabble playing madness!
MSRP: $220.00USD
Buy it @ Restoration Hardware (RH) – Vintage Giant Deluxe Scrabble.
Stop-Motion 1992 X-Men Cartoon Intro
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Check out this cool stop-motion video by Kyle Roberts using what I think are old school Toy Biz X-men action figures for this 1992 X-Men cartoon intro.
SAMCRO “Nerd Version”
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The FOX F/X hit series Sons of Anarchy is about this rough and tumble gangsta bikers gets a nerdy tribute by artist Raid71. You can get this sweet 18×24 print from Bottleneck Gallery.
From left to right: Ghost Rider, TRON, Akira, Batman and Terminator.
MSRP: $25.00USD
Buy it here @ Bottleneck Gallery – Raid71 – Sons of Anarchy.
Viral Video Friday: LEGO Dark Knight Rises Trailer
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cool Dark Knight Rises trailer made with LEGOs!
Future Flicks: Guillermo del Toro’s PACIFIC RIM update!
December 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
I think Guillermo del Toro is about to crush the Transformers franchise with a single Pacific Rim blow!
The fact is, Pacific Rim touches on all popular elements of a fantastic science fiction in the near future which includes sleek but robust militarized technology armor suits, giant manned battle robots as tanks and a fight for humanity in a war against gargantuan beasts unleashed from the sea as it appears from the trailer. And from the trailer, I would have to say Pacific Rim is much more layered than a Transformer flick and promises to give us the equivalent of what Star Wars gave to audiences in 1980s – a jaw dropping awe. Watch out George Lucas!
Flash Gordon: The Tyrant of Mongo (Vol 2.)
December 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
I really enjoyed the first collected volume of Flash Gordon by Titan Books. And now the second volume is upon us – Flash Gordon: The Tyrant of Mongo, which collects stories from April 25, 1937 – January 12, 1941. The iconic Flash Gordon Sunday strips are restored in full color glory. On Planet Mongo, ruthless ruler Ming the Merciless is on the hunt for the Earth girl Dale Arden and Flash Gordon. Flash with the aid of Dr. Zarkov makes new allies as the fight off Ming’s various threats trying to stay alive on Planet Mongo.
Awakening: The Art of Halo 4
December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Being a big Xbox gamer and Halo “fanboy,” I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this new art book from Titan Books titled Awakening: The Art of Halo 4. Like many Halo fans, I was a little weary of 343 Industries taking over the Halo franchise from Bungie. Though as the promotions started, then watching the exciting web series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, and seeing the game being released to great reviews, my fears were alleviated.
Minimate Star Trek Enterprise
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you are feeling nostalgic over the original Star Trek, then you might want to to pick-up this Diamond Select Toys Minimate Star Trek Enterprise with Captain Kirk figure.
Magnaclipz
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you have lots of action figures stuck in plastic bins or in the closet for storage? Well, here’s an inventive way of posing your toy action figures now with Blazon Displays Magnaclipz. Each of these clips have a magnet in the back so you can pose and show-off your toy collection. The clips have 3 sizes and 2 color choices. Grab a sampler pack.
MSRP: $1.00USD to $13.00USD.
For more info, go to: Blazon Displays Magnaclipz.
Justice Leauge 52 7-Pack Action Figure Gift Set
December 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you are enjoying DC Comic’s re-boot universe with the big 52 event, then check out this brand new action figure set. The Jim Lee designed figures stand 6 3/4 inches tall and highly articulate. The 52 Justice League set features Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.
MSRP: $99.99USD
For more info, go to: DC Direct Shopping – Justice League 52 7-Pack.
Assassin’s Creed Graphic Novel Volumes 1-3
December 3, 2012 by 3 Comments
When Ubisoft launched their video game hit Assassin’s Creed II in 2009, they also released a French-language trilogy of comics to fill-in the gaps and expand the Assassin’s Creed universe with writer Eric Corbeyran and artist Djilalli Defali. Now for the first time, Titan Books has translated the graphic novels to English.
Grab These: Designer USB Flash Drives
November 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
Mimobot have always made USB flash drives hip and sexy with great collabs with licenses like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and DC Comics. Now here are some other neat USB flash drive designs.
Mimobot x Emily the Strange
MSRP: $14.95USD – 8GB / $19.95USD – 16GB / $34.95USD – 32GB / $59.95 – 64GB
Xing Panda Cases
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cute Panda-style cases from Xing. These cases are not just adorable but uses drop resistant silicone shell. Plus the Panda eyes and ears on top of the case is just too cute. The Panda cases are compatible with iPhone 4/4S/5, Blackberry 9350/9360/9370, and Galaxy S3. The prices range from $15.00USD to $30.00USD. Okay, I have to stop writing the word cute for today.
Buy it @ Case-Mate.com – Xing Panda Cases.
Watching a 1950s computer in action
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This maybe a little too geeky, but it’s so cool in my opinion. This video clips shows a 1951 Harwell Dekatron / WITCH computer spring into action.
Everybody can view this computer at The National Museum on Computing (TNMOC) located on Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, UK.
For details, opening times and museum info, go to: TNMOC.
Accessorize with Modify Watches
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Customize the face, straps, colors and more when you buy Modify Watches. It’s all about making the watch your own and rockin’ it.
EDM fans will enjoy this – Deadmau5-themed watches.
MSRP: $30.00USD – $50.00USD
Medicom Toy Avengers figures
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just in time for the holidays, brick action figure company Medicom Toys will be releasing Marvel’s Avengers action figures starting with a battle damage Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk. The figures will hit stores around December 19, 2012 and will cost around $20 bucks.
For more info, go to: Medicom Toys – Marvel’s Avengers.
Sriracha Custom Dunny Figure
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Coming this Friday, November 30, 2012 for 1 day ONLY – Sket One will be selling a cool custom Dunny figure – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″. This limited production figure will also feature green chopsticks and bamboo mat.
MSRP: $450.00USD (yes, it will cost $450 bucks.)
For more info, go to: Sket One – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″.
Video Interview with comic book artist Jim Lee
November 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
The LA Times interviews superstar comic book artist Jim Lee. Jim talks about how he got into comics with Marvel, his role at DC Comics and much more.
Hit the link to play video: LA Times Interviews Jim Lee.
Talking Chuck Norris Figure!
November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Funko Wacky Wobbler Talking Chuck Norris
Funko maker of pop culture bobble-head figures out does itself with this Chuck Norris bobble-head. It’s not just a regular bobble-head, but it talks too! If you like the films Delta Force and Expendables 2, tv series Walker: Texas Ranger, or just a huge fan of Chuck Norris, this figure is for you!
Audeze LCD2
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Christmas is coming and here I go again this year with my wish list. Though every year, that lame St. Nick never delivers what I want. But that won’t stop me, I plan to post more of my wish lists in the coming weeks here at Retrenders. First on the list are these gorgeous Audeze LCD2 headphones with Lambskin leather cushions, Rosewood earcups, and a planar magnetic driver. What else more can I ask for in a headphone?
MSRP: $995.00USD
For more details, go to Audeze LCD2 – Bamboo.
Production I.G x Mercedes Benz x Ramen Noodles
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How does Mercedes Benz launch a new car? Well, Mercedes Benz Japan teams up with famed anime house – Production I.G (Batman Gotham Knights, Halo Legends & Ghost in the Shell) for the launch of the new Mercedes Benz A-Class. This short anime film follows 3 protagonists chasing a ramen food truck in the city.
Okay, I’m hungry for noodles now.
Drink: Star Wars Bottle Opener
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In a planet far, far away, they probably have beer, and they will probably need something to open it with. That’s where they would need this millennium falcon bottle opener. It’s unfortunate this thing doesn’t shoot out lasers or have sound effects, but to be able to hold a small replica in your hand with the cold beer in the other, well, I think thats good enough for any Star Wars-loving guy.
ABC’s of Spaceships by Scott Markley
November 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
Do you have geeky sons and daughters? Well they can learn their alphabets with the ABC’s of spaceships.
Scott Markley over at Time For Hugs complied the list and it’s pretty geekstatic list of sci-fi spaceships.
Source: Time For Hugs – ABC’s of Spaceships by Scott Markley.
Smoko Toaster USB Hub
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
At first this reminded me of a children’s toy for a five year old but after looking at it a little closer, it brought a huge smile to my face. Not for its silliness, but for it’s cleverness. Each piece of toast is a 4GB Flash Drive and the toaster itself is the USB hub. The artist took a mundane, everyday appliance and applied a nice amount of wit and charm – I just love the Crisp Toast Flash Drive with the crossed out eyes. The USB Flash Drives come in four designs (Tato, Butta, Ry Ry, and Crisp), while the toaster is equipped with four USB ports and a SD card slot.
Buy these neat USB flash devices @ My Plastic Heart – Smoko Toaster USB Hub.
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