Comic Preview: Samaritan # 1

March 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment

How do you bankrupt one of the richest, most technologically advanced and successful companies in the world?

You steal all their research and give it away to everyone.

Samantha Copeland aka Samaritan—a woman with a vendetta—decides she’s going to take down the largest military contractor in the world and has the means and a plan that just might work.

Fans of Tom Clancy, political intrigue, and Jason Bourne are not going to want to miss this new series (co-created by Matt Hawkins and Rahsan Ekedal) written by Matt Hawkins (THINK TANK) and art by Atilio Rojo (IXTH GENERATION)!

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Hekla’s Children by James Brogden

March 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Four teens on a outdoor hiking trip disappear.  A day later one of the teens return alive.  Hekla’s Children starts out like an episode of FOX’s Bones with sci-fi/fantasy elements.

Teacher Mr. Nathan Brookes with his “Team Leftovers”: Ryan Edwards, Catharine “Scattie” Powell, Olivia Crawford and Brandon Whitehead go on a outdoor hiking test.  During the hike, they find themselves in a different part of the park and seem to be transported to the past – the “Bronze Age.”  One survivor Olivia Crawford reappears traumatize and without memory of what happened.

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Funko Retro Video Games

March 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Classic video games from the 1980s gets the vinyl figure treatment by Funko.  This new Mystery Mini series theme is all about Retro Video Games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Frogger, Q*bert and Mega Man.  The blind box packaging are made like old school video game arcade cabinets.  The series features 12 figures:  Centipede, Coily (Q*bert), Dig Dug/Taizo, Frogger, Fygar (Dig Dug), Mega Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man, Pookah (Dig Dug), Q*bert, Shadow/Blinky and Speedy/Pinky.

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Action Figure Photography Fun

March 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Photographer “Hotkenobi” takes it one step further by posing toy action figures in humorous situations with neat special effects.

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The LEGO Adhesive Tape

March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Get even more creative with LEGO bricks with these Toy Block Compatible Adhesive Tapes by Nimuno Loops.  Compatible with LEGO, Mega Bloks, Kreo and various other building brick toys.  Funded through Indiegogo, these Nimuno Loops Toy Block Compatible Adhesive Tape were created by Anine Kirsten and Max Basler.

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UNIQLO x Beauty & the Beast

March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment

With the Disney live-action reinterpretation of the animated classic Beauty & the Beast opening in multiplexes this weekend, Disney teams up with UNIQLO for a neat Women’s Beauty & the Beast capsule collection.

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Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – Tenth Doctor #3.3

March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Looking for more adventures with your favorite Tenth Doctor?  The Year 3 issue #3 drops this week on the comic shelves.

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Comic Preview: Blood Stain Vol. 2

March 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment

A light-heated and funny story.  Linda Sejic is quickly becoming on of my favorite writer/artist creator.  If you’d like to see more of Blood Stain or Linda’s art, you can check out her Deviant Art here.  Also be sure to check out her husband, Stjepan Sejic, as well.

Story / Art / Cover: Linda Sejic

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Comic Preview: Eclipse # 5

March 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Story: Zack Kaplan
Art / Cover: Giovanni Timpano
Colorist: Flavio Dispenza
Letter Art: Troy Peteri
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PUMA x Sesame Street

March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Awhile back, PUMA released a Sesame Street collection for children, now this new PUMA x Sesame Street mini-capsule collection is for the big kids – men and women.  The Sesame Street collection dropping today features sneakers, graphic tees, shirts, pants and bags.

PUMA x Sesame Street Basket – MSRP: $100.00USD

PUMA x Sesame Street Suede – MSRP: $105.00USD

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A Look into the Weta Workshop

March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment

One of the things New Zealand is known for is the Weta Workshop.  They world’s premiere movie making special effects and design studio.  Adam Savage from Tested got a taste of their magic for the upcoming Ghost in the Shell movie with the Major’s iconic thermal silicone suit.

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Doraemon Sneakers

March 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment

This bubbly blue robot cat Doraemon is very popular in Asia.  The character created by Fujiko F. Fujio gets a special sneaker treatment from Packer Shoes x atmos x Reebok, the Doraemon Instapump Fury OG Pad.

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Comic Book Preview: Sky Doll – Sudra #1

March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment

I’m excited about this new series Sky Doll by writer Barbara Canepa and artist Alessandro Barbucci dropping today.  If you like science fiction that explores A.I., love and religion, definitely take a look at Sky Doll.  Fans of Moebius will surely like the art-style.

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Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Reflections #1

March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Lots Assassin’s Creed comics dropping March 8, 2017.  I’m looking forward to this new Assassin’s Creed series Reflections.  Templar agent Otso Berg’s work takes him to 15th century Florence.

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Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Uprising #2

March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

There is rift between the Black Cross and Templar Order over the Project Phoenix.

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Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Awakening #5

March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

The “Awakening” series takes place during the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag timeline.

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Comic Book Preview: Norman – First Slash #4

March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Grace comes back to haunt Norman.  That crazy kid Norman discovers a bunch of clone Grace’s created by Herbert.

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Comic Book Preview: Sherlock – The Blind Banker #3

March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Sherlock goes manga-style with The Blind Banker #3.

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3D Printed Planets

March 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
littleplanetfactory00The love of space and star gazing, George Ioannidis started Little Planet Factory.  Little Planet Factory specializes in 3D printing of the solar system, planets, moons and other space-themed creations.
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Huck Gee / Gold Life 4″ Vinyls

March 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

goldlife_soulcollectorFrom artist/toy designer Huck Gee, the 3 Gold Life 4″ vinyl figures:  Soul Collector, Raku Day and Raku Night.

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Think Tank, Vol. 5 # 1

February 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Story: Matt Hawkins
Art / Covers: Rahsan Ekedal

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Comic Book Preview: The Assignment #3

February 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

assignment0301This is it – the final issue of The Assignment.  Hitman Frank Kitchen is still finding his way with his “new” identity.  Look for a full review soon on Retrenders as I read the full trade paperback edition.

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Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor #3.3

February 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

doctorwho11030301I must admit I got into the Doctor Who bandwagon a little late.  I really started watching when actor Matt Smith became the Eleventh Doctor with Karen Gillan playing Amy Pond.  The Eleventh Doctor with new traveling companion rides into a new adventure with Part 1:  “The Tragical History Tour.”

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The Great Wall – The Art of the Film

February 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

thegreatwallbookThis weekend Legendary Pictures releases one of their big films of the year into the multiplexes – The Great Wall starring Matt Damon.  Suppose the Great Wall in China was not just built to defend from the human element but also “monsters.”  Actor Matt Damon and the all-star Chinese cast look to defend the Great Wall and humanity from these evil beasts.  Titan Books official companion guide The Great Wall – The Art of the Film takes a behind-the-scenes at the epic production.

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Recap of Toy Fair 2017

February 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment

toyfairnyc1701Toys for 2017!  Toy industry event Toy Fair 2017 took place last week in NYC.  Many toymakers like Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, Playmates and Jakks Pacific made their toy reveals for the new year.  Website MUReview.net has lots of cool articles and pictures of the event like the Transformers cast at the Hasbro booth checking out all the cool upcoming Transformers Movie toys.

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