tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239660578021057672024-03-18T20:46:04.981-07:00GeekSummitGeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-37948897790303487542015-07-01T12:33:00.000-07:002015-07-02T07:12:54.074-07:00Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice Movie Masters Figures Announced for SDCC 2015Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are going to loom large at Comic-Con this year — and in toy boxes.<br />
The superheroes of the upcoming movie <i>Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice</i> (in theaters March 25, 2016) are bound to be a central component of the Warner Bros. movie panel at the San Diego Convention Center's
cavernous Hall H on July 11. Their action figures will also be on
display and available for fans to take home as Comic-Con exclusives
during the convention that begins next Wednesday.<br />
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Mattel is selling a movie-inspired <i>BvS</i> two-pack ($30) with the likeness of Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's
Batman. Each of the 6-inch-tall figures comes with fabric capes,
display bases that combine to form the film's iconic logo, and
lights-and-sounds packaging teasing one of the big moments from the
upcoming movie.<br />
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</aside><aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject">A special movie action-figure two-pack at Comic-Con features Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. <span class="credit">(Photo: Mattel)</span></aside></div>
Fans of the Batfleck's new Batmobile
can also pick up a Hot Wheels edition ($25) of the superhero ride,
featuring a die-cast chassis and body, rubber tires and neato machine
guns and missile launchers — all encased in limited-edition packaging.<br />
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<aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"><img alt="Hot Wheels is making a die-cast toy version of the" data-mycapture-src="http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/2015/07/01/USATODAY/USATODAY/635713440462059929-DJX31-15-0018.jpg" src="http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/988c86d9531be9e62218481bb26d5d8a46419d67/c=343-163-2422-1726&r=x383&c=540x380/local/-/media/2015/07/01/USATODAY/USATODAY/635713440462059929-DJX31-15-0018.jpg" itemprop="url" title="Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are going to loom large at Comic-Con this year — and in toy boxes. The superheroes of the upcoming movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (in theaters March 25, 2016) are bound to be a central component of the Warner Bros. movie panel at the San Diego Convention Center's cavernous Hall H on July 11. Their action figures will also be on display and available for fans to take home as Comic-Con exclusives during the convention that begins next Wednesday. Mattel is selling a movie-inspired BvS two-pack ($30) with the likeness of Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. Each of the 6-inch-tall figures comes with fabric capes, display bases that combine to form the film's iconic logo, and lights-and-sounds packaging teasing one of the big moments from the upcoming movie. A special movie action-figure two-pack at Comic-Con A special movie action-figure two-pack at Comic-Con features Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. (Photo: Mattel) Fans of the Batfleck's new Batmobile can also pick up a Hot Wheels edition ($25) of the superhero ride, featuring a die-cast chassis and body, rubber tires and neato machine guns and missile launchers — all encased in limited-edition packaging. Hot Wheels is making a die-cast toy version of the Hot Wheels is making a die-cast toy version of the "Batman v Superman" movie Batmobile. (Photo: Mattel) Mattel has a new Barbie line coming in the spring, and at their booth the company is showcasing a doll based on actress Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman from Dawn of Justice. Standing 12 inches tall and featuring a sword, shield, tiara, bulletproof bracelets and her signature lasso of truth, Wonder Woman is part of the Barbie movie collection along with Superman and Batman. A life-sized Hot Wheels build of a car celebrating A life-sized Hot Wheels build of a car celebrating "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" will be on display at Comic-Con next week. (Photo: Mattel) And the Mattel booth is slated to display a life-sized Hot Wheels build of a Batman v Superman Twin Mill car designed to celebrate the film. Graphics on the car are inspired from the film suits of both heroes, and a die-cast toy version of the vehicle will be on sale in the spring as part of a movie-inspired Hot Wheels line." width="540" /> </aside><aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> </aside><aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject">Hot Wheels is making a die-cast toy version of the "Batman v Superman" movie Batmobile. <span class="credit">(Photo: Mattel)</span></aside></div>
Mattel has a new Barbie line coming in the spring, and at their booth the company is showcasing a doll based on actress Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman from <i>Dawn of Justice</i>.
Standing 12 inches tall and featuring a sword, shield, tiara,
bulletproof bracelets and her signature lasso of truth, Wonder Woman is
part of the Barbie movie collection along with Superman and Batman.<br />
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<aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"><img alt="A life-sized Hot Wheels build of a car celebrating" data-mycapture-src="http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/2015/07/01/USATODAY/USATODAY/635713443701077263-twin-mill.jpg" src="http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/35b920e3ff842844003e1e126a251e82bf12e754/c=1064-448-4026-2675&r=x383&c=540x380/local/-/media/2015/07/01/USATODAY/USATODAY/635713443701077263-twin-mill.jpg" itemprop="url" title="Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are going to loom large at Comic-Con this year — and in toy boxes. The superheroes of the upcoming movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (in theaters March 25, 2016) are bound to be a central component of the Warner Bros. movie panel at the San Diego Convention Center's cavernous Hall H on July 11. Their action figures will also be on display and available for fans to take home as Comic-Con exclusives during the convention that begins next Wednesday. Mattel is selling a movie-inspired BvS two-pack ($30) with the likeness of Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. Each of the 6-inch-tall figures comes with fabric capes, display bases that combine to form the film's iconic logo, and lights-and-sounds packaging teasing one of the big moments from the upcoming movie. A special movie action-figure two-pack at Comic-Con A special movie action-figure two-pack at Comic-Con features Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. (Photo: Mattel) Fans of the Batfleck's new Batmobile can also pick up a Hot Wheels edition ($25) of the superhero ride, featuring a die-cast chassis and body, rubber tires and neato machine guns and missile launchers — all encased in limited-edition packaging. Hot Wheels is making a die-cast toy version of the Hot Wheels is making a die-cast toy version of the "Batman v Superman" movie Batmobile. (Photo: Mattel) Mattel has a new Barbie line coming in the spring, and at their booth the company is showcasing a doll based on actress Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman from Dawn of Justice. Standing 12 inches tall and featuring a sword, shield, tiara, bulletproof bracelets and her signature lasso of truth, Wonder Woman is part of the Barbie movie collection along with Superman and Batman. A life-sized Hot Wheels build of a car celebrating A life-sized Hot Wheels build of a car celebrating "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" will be on display at Comic-Con next week. (Photo: Mattel) And the Mattel booth is slated to display a life-sized Hot Wheels build of a Batman v Superman Twin Mill car designed to celebrate the film. Graphics on the car are inspired from the film suits of both heroes, and a die-cast toy version of the vehicle will be on sale in the spring as part of a movie-inspired Hot Wheels line." width="540" /> </aside><aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> </aside><aside class="wide single-photo" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject">A
life-sized Hot Wheels build of a car celebrating "Batman v Superman:
Dawn of Justice" will be on display at Comic-Con next week. <span class="credit">(Photo: Mattel)</span></aside></div>
And the Mattel booth is slated to display a life-sized Hot Wheels build of a <i>Batman v Superman</i>
Twin Mill car designed to celebrate the film. Graphics on the car are
inspired from the film suits of both heroes, and a die-cast toy version
of the vehicle will be on sale in the spring as part of a movie-inspired
Hot Wheels line.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source USA TODAY </span>GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-34980530276552074722015-05-28T09:08:00.001-07:002015-05-29T12:57:21.203-07:00GeekSummit's ULTIMATE Sonic Screwdriver Prop ToyWell, its been a little over a year since I thought I had perfected the Flickable Sonic Screwdriver. As time went on Character Options (Underground Toys) continued to release change after change to the design but still never finished giving us the ULTIMATE version of this prop replica toy. With ugly battery compartments and other goofy options that didn't really add anything to the toy, I was left hurting for the final revision before this Doctor adopts some new model all together. I love this model for its weird steampunk sensibility and refined look, but to keep giving us the same toy over and over again with no real advancement has been a disappointment.<br />
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I have done a small run of these Gallifrey Industries models for cosplayers and collectors alike and I think you'll like what you see.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">NEWSFLASH!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">NECA Takes DC License into the 7" Arena</span><br />
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We all wondered who would do it.. and well. I was right, with Mattel's DC Universe crumbling into the plastic ocean NECA has down scaled their DC License to bring their awesome sculpts to a 7" collectible figure line. For those who own the 18" version of this figure, there is very little I can tel you that do don't already love. This can only mean a true color variant down the road... and oh my god...a Joker? Count on it!!!<br />
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This Nintendo version of the caped crusader comes in a purple and blue paint scheme as the Nintendo figures have come classically to reflect their retro console counterparts. No doubt Batman wil come with all the same tricks that the 18" version saw, minus the faux leather cape. He also includes grappel gun and batarang.<br />
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Demand for this figure in this scale of this quality has been high ever since Mattel's Movie Masters line hit the scene. It's high time we saw this happen and I'm glad to tell you that we will.<br />
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I know I've had a couple things on my wishlist for YEARS. Can NECA make it happen?GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-62227413223058562082014-07-22T13:51:00.001-07:002014-07-22T13:54:31.126-07:00Mezco 1:12 Collective Dark Knight Returns Batman 6" figure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1wS3rJnCx9G-Fqceu4WP8oAcBkhe9ogtUQ-XbOwMfYBQFUt5kV2H_UpRARXD1sCX7wYk6sChs0WHyi3FU0Uu0B2dt3F-ct0N6Z9uepPZrAjrKZSg52mqSDb9jNNLuctIjmHTNthcZBjH/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-GeekSummit.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective New York- (July 22nd, 2014)- Mezco Toyz today announced The One:12 Collective, a new line of high end 6″ scale collectable figures. Redesigning the 6″ scale figure category by combining posable action figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th scale and larger collectables. Mezco’s One:12 Collective line will present a multitude of different characters from numerous brands. Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation, capable of over 40,000 possible poses: combining form and function to create a remarkably realistic aesthetic. Digitally sculpted by the industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real play. The costuming is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at the 6″ scale. Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire achievable. Every One:12 Collective figure will include a display base as well as a multitude of accessories. These accessories are designed to have a “real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props. Currently planned for the One:12 Collective are characters from The DC Universe, Judge Dredd, Classic Universal Monsters, and some other surprises to be announced in the future. Mezco President, Mez Markowitz declared “We are all very excited with the One:12 Collective line. I think we are offering a fantastic product that both satisfies the customers desire for articulation as well as the ability to hide it all in a extremely realistic way. Another great aspect to the line is that we are striving to present high quality product that is in line with 1/6th scale (12″ figure) collectables while taking up far less display space and at a much more reasonable price point. Our Dark Knight Returns Batman figure is really a fantastic piece and we cannot wait to show what is up next. Mezco plans on releasing several items a year from this line and it is a long term initiative for our team, really a dream come true for all of us here.” The One:12 Collective “The Dark Knight Returns” Batman figure is set to be publicly revealed at San Diego Comic Con at Mezco booth # 3445 and shipping to customers in Fall 2014. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1wS3rJnCx9G-Fqceu4WP8oAcBkhe9ogtUQ-XbOwMfYBQFUt5kV2H_UpRARXD1sCX7wYk6sChs0WHyi3FU0Uu0B2dt3F-ct0N6Z9uepPZrAjrKZSg52mqSDb9jNNLuctIjmHTNthcZBjH/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-GeekSummit.png" height="320" title="Mezco 1:12 Collective Dark Knight Returns Batman 6" figure" width="314" /></a></div>
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Mezco has announced that they have bought into a DC License to bring new 6" figures into the arena. They will be known as the <b>One:12 Collective</b>.
and will combine over 32 points of articulation with real cloth outfits
and meant to echo the style and details of 1/6 scale figures, but at a
more reasonable size. The figures will include display bases and
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Clearly picking up where Mattel has let us down so many times, we will no doubt be seeing some VERY impressive licenses join the ranks in this format. Looks like its time to clear off another shelf in the old Manchild Museum at GeekSummit Headquarters.<br />
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I very much look forward to Mezco helming the gap left by Mattel's bowing out of the 6" game while NECA does knockout work with their 18" licenses.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0YpCf4eE1JkiUmYWkS1hHdObhU36jV2TRCOhlIno8eq2Z_NMd_kg63AZzWLVQ5yxbh7xEgBw01NNnqkvgs9-OarTgbIKQtkfa0h9gZ8bYIiOfqqQhRUfFTbzpBdS5ygP8Myw1v1BTXjM/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-001-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective New York- (July 22nd, 2014)- Mezco Toyz today announced The One:12 Collective, a new line of high end 6″ scale collectable figures. Redesigning the 6″ scale figure category by combining posable action figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th scale and larger collectables. Mezco’s One:12 Collective line will present a multitude of different characters from numerous brands. Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation, capable of over 40,000 possible poses: combining form and function to create a remarkably realistic aesthetic. Digitally sculpted by the industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real play. The costuming is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at the 6″ scale. Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire achievable. Every One:12 Collective figure will include a display base as well as a multitude of accessories. These accessories are designed to have a “real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props. Currently planned for the One:12 Collective are characters from The DC Universe, Judge Dredd, Classic Universal Monsters, and some other surprises to be announced in the future. Mezco President, Mez Markowitz declared “We are all very excited with the One:12 Collective line. I think we are offering a fantastic product that both satisfies the customers desire for articulation as well as the ability to hide it all in a extremely realistic way. Another great aspect to the line is that we are striving to present high quality product that is in line with 1/6th scale (12″ figure) collectables while taking up far less display space and at a much more reasonable price point. Our Dark Knight Returns Batman figure is really a fantastic piece and we cannot wait to show what is up next. Mezco plans on releasing several items a year from this line and it is a long term initiative for our team, really a dream come true for all of us here.” The One:12 Collective “The Dark Knight Returns” Batman figure is set to be publicly revealed at San Diego Comic Con at Mezco booth # 3445 and shipping to customers in Fall 2014. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0YpCf4eE1JkiUmYWkS1hHdObhU36jV2TRCOhlIno8eq2Z_NMd_kg63AZzWLVQ5yxbh7xEgBw01NNnqkvgs9-OarTgbIKQtkfa0h9gZ8bYIiOfqqQhRUfFTbzpBdS5ygP8Myw1v1BTXjM/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-001-1.jpg" height="400" title="Mezco 1:12 Collective Dark Knight Returns Batman 6" figure" width="270" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Uo9wbhMLEFjvLEhc7-FJi4zoRyGBGfkzhyQ35nyA4_Cih004OmPi2thevHJrXHRhkmbzkGFeKKKr2oQEdfvmwnvqVzTRStL7p5x41GXjgfkMXB9gEKiZwrsUVLk7OZlgFMMeMD7QYxjy/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective New York- (July 22nd, 2014)- Mezco Toyz today announced The One:12 Collective, a new line of high end 6″ scale collectable figures. Redesigning the 6″ scale figure category by combining posable action figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th scale and larger collectables. Mezco’s One:12 Collective line will present a multitude of different characters from numerous brands. Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation, capable of over 40,000 possible poses: combining form and function to create a remarkably realistic aesthetic. Digitally sculpted by the industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real play. The costuming is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at the 6″ scale. Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire achievable. Every One:12 Collective figure will include a display base as well as a multitude of accessories. These accessories are designed to have a “real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props. Currently planned for the One:12 Collective are characters from The DC Universe, Judge Dredd, Classic Universal Monsters, and some other surprises to be announced in the future. Mezco President, Mez Markowitz declared “We are all very excited with the One:12 Collective line. I think we are offering a fantastic product that both satisfies the customers desire for articulation as well as the ability to hide it all in a extremely realistic way. Another great aspect to the line is that we are striving to present high quality product that is in line with 1/6th scale (12″ figure) collectables while taking up far less display space and at a much more reasonable price point. Our Dark Knight Returns Batman figure is really a fantastic piece and we cannot wait to show what is up next. Mezco plans on releasing several items a year from this line and it is a long term initiative for our team, really a dream come true for all of us here.” The One:12 Collective “The Dark Knight Returns” Batman figure is set to be publicly revealed at San Diego Comic Con at Mezco booth # 3445 and shipping to customers in Fall 2014. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Uo9wbhMLEFjvLEhc7-FJi4zoRyGBGfkzhyQ35nyA4_Cih004OmPi2thevHJrXHRhkmbzkGFeKKKr2oQEdfvmwnvqVzTRStL7p5x41GXjgfkMXB9gEKiZwrsUVLk7OZlgFMMeMD7QYxjy/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-002.jpg" height="133" title="Mezco 1:12 Collective Dark Knight Returns Batman 6" figure" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfbul6TMnUGdzAkaYMu3HwhKoakS-dzSpM0PpRC0IErOuaMycqEswT6H7tV-GLsnIxFnWnrb_0fr5LlXnIF-lcull6pOmpm59JqAi9RlYKcqx-krIb4U2MeEWk5rB6qm92ezh73QhTMjJ/s1600/Mezco-One-12-Collective-Dark-Knight-Returns-Batman-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective New York- (July 22nd, 2014)- Mezco Toyz today announced The One:12 Collective, a new line of high end 6″ scale collectable figures. Redesigning the 6″ scale figure category by combining posable action figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th scale and larger collectables. Mezco’s One:12 Collective line will present a multitude of different characters from numerous brands. Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation, capable of over 40,000 possible poses: combining form and function to create a remarkably realistic aesthetic. Digitally sculpted by the industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real play. The costuming is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at the 6″ scale. Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire achievable. Every One:12 Collective figure will include a display base as well as a multitude of accessories. These accessories are designed to have a “real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props. Currently planned for the One:12 Collective are characters from The DC Universe, Judge Dredd, Classic Universal Monsters, and some other surprises to be announced in the future. Mezco President, Mez Markowitz declared “We are all very excited with the One:12 Collective line. I think we are offering a fantastic product that both satisfies the customers desire for articulation as well as the ability to hide it all in a extremely realistic way. Another great aspect to the line is that we are striving to present high quality product that is in line with 1/6th scale (12″ figure) collectables while taking up far less display space and at a much more reasonable price point. Our Dark Knight Returns Batman figure is really a fantastic piece and we cannot wait to show what is up next. Mezco plans on releasing several items a year from this line and it is a long term initiative for our team, really a dream come true for all of us here.” The One:12 Collective “The Dark Knight Returns” Batman figure is set to be publicly revealed at San Diego Comic Con at Mezco booth # 3445 and shipping to customers in Fall 2014. 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<b>Mezco Reveals The One:12 Collective</b>
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<i>New York- (July 22nd, 2014)- Mezco Toyz today announced The
One:12 Collective, a new line of high end 6″ scale collectable figures.</i><br />
Redesigning the 6″ scale figure category by combining posable action
figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th
scale and larger collectables. Mezco’s One:12 Collective line will
present a multitude of different characters from numerous brands.<br />
Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the
One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation,
capable of over 40,000 possible poses: combining form and function to
create a remarkably realistic aesthetic. Digitally sculpted by the
industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s
production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real
play.<br />
The costuming is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected
materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at
the 6″ scale. Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and
mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire
achievable.<br />
Every One:12 Collective figure will include a display base as well as
a multitude of accessories. These accessories are designed to have a
“real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come
to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from
changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props.<br />
Currently planned for the One:12 Collective are characters from The
DC Universe, Judge Dredd, Classic Universal Monsters, and some other
surprises to be announced in the future.<br />
Mezco President, Mez Markowitz declared “We are all very excited with
the One:12 Collective line. I think we are offering a fantastic product
that both satisfies the customers desire for articulation as well as
the ability to hide it all in a extremely realistic way. Another great
aspect to the line is that we are striving to present high quality
product that is in line with 1/6th scale (12″ figure) collectables while
taking up far less display space and at a much more reasonable price
point. Our Dark Knight Returns Batman figure is really a fantastic piece
and we cannot wait to show what is up next. Mezco plans on releasing
several items a year from this line and it is a long term initiative for
our team, really a dream come true for all of us here.”<br />
The One:12 Collective “The Dark Knight Returns” Batman figure is set
to be publicly revealed at San Diego Comic Con at Mezco booth # 3445 and
shipping to customers in Fall 2014.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: ToyArk.com </span>GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-15477351897212176962014-07-15T10:57:00.001-07:002014-07-15T10:58:33.822-07:00CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-3376394879029535822014-07-03T08:02:00.000-07:002014-07-03T12:22:18.281-07:00Henry Cavill as Superman First Look:<div style="text-align: center;">
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Who's better, Superman or Batman? Zack Snyder doesn't have to choose a favorite since he's getting to put both on the big screen at the same time.<br />
The director of last year's <i>Man of Steel</i> doubles down on A-list superheroes in his follow-up <i>Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice</i> (in theaters May 6, 2016), teaming a returning Henry Cavill as the big guy in the cape and "S" on his chest with Ben Affleck as the latest cinematic incarnation of the Dark Knight.<br />
By bringing in more DC Comics do-gooders such as Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher), the new movie is thicker, denser and more epic than <i>Man of Steel</i>, according to Snyder. And it's also the next step toward building a strong movie universe that ultimately leads to Snyder's <i>Justice League</i>, the supergroup answer to Marvel's <i>The Avengers,</i> tentatively scheduled for a 2018 release.<br />
Now filming in Detroit, <i>Dawn of Justice</i> is pretty much a thrill every day for the admitted comic fan. "It's not an un-fun job, I will say that," Snyder says.<br />
<i>Man of Steel</i> was all about Superman finding his place in the world as both a hero and as a man, ultimately saving the city of Metropolis from certain doom. <i>Dawn of Justice</i> continues to immerse him on Earth by working at the <i>Daily Planet</i> as Clark Kent along with Lois Lane (Amy Adams) and Perry White (Laurence Fishburne). But it also takes him to new environments such as Gotham City and introduces larger threats, including Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg).<br />
Really
digging in and evolving the character — both as Clark and as Superman —
is a challenge, Snyder says, but there's also "the fun of trying to
figure out what to put in front of him that's difficult."<br />
Cavill is definitely more comfortable in the role the second time around, says the director.<br />
"We've
both created this guy and we can push him around a little bit," he
says. "The more time I spend with Henry, the more he's Superman to me."<br />
The
debuting heroes Superman meets will affect his perspective on Earth and
on the ones he loves, and Snyder feels his convictions will be drawn
into question as well.<br />
When developing <i>Man of Steel</i>, Snyder
didn't harbor dreams of one day putting Batman on screen, too — he
figured he'd one day tackle an adaptation of Frank Miller's seminal
1980s masterpiece <i>The Dark Knight Returns</i>, which pits a retired Batman against government agent Superman.<br />
It ultimately made sense with <i>Dawn of Justice</i> to add Bruce Wayne and his cowled alter ego to the mix. Because of Christopher Nolan's recent <i>Dark Knight</i>
trilogy, "I was in no rush to put Batman in the movie," Snyder says,
"but on the other hand it seemed organic the way our story was unfolding
to start to feather him in."<br />
Instead of using several movies to
define Affleck's Batman, Snyder felt the character's 75-year mythology
is so deep in culture now that they can just jump to an older,
road-weary take on the Dark Knight. Plus, he says, "it's cooler to see a
crusty old Batman beating the snot out of guys."<br />
The director
can't say exactly how the relationship between the two superheroes
evolves, "but suffice it to say there is a 'v' in between their names"
in the movie title, Snyder says. He explains that having the "v" instead
of "vs." is a way "to keep it from being a straight 'versus' movie,
even in the most subtle way."<br />
Snyder's only done a few scenes so
far with Cavill and Affleck together, but the historical significance
isn't lost on him, he says. "It's never really been done and it's kinda
cool."<br />
Similarly, Snyder also knows that putting the iconic
superheroine Wonder Woman on a movie screen is a big deal, too. He says
he hasn't filmed any scenes with Gadot as the Amazonian princess yet,
but "she's working out and getting buff and ripped."<br />
While Snyder is surprised in a way that fans are already so pumped for <i>Dawn of Justice</i>, he also understands the anticipation.<br />
"You can talk all you want about other superhero movies, but it's Batman and Superman, let's just be honest," Snyder says. "I don't know how you get bigger than that."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: USA Today - Brian Truitt </span><br />
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GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-20283417832619627712014-07-02T14:26:00.002-07:002014-07-02T14:28:05.469-07:00Superman Celebration 2014<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRnVFoX8OYR1QksE3vaA1zZ4IDUgebuJD3ehJGw9hI396KYTq4gwrD7PCmBJ-epb0jWJvx1itBwc0-hAqaXfcD_vS2nG96xQ4UQZ3Wx9iVWFIO4t1Zv87NjQ9onElnPZ-2NKqAlKNp5mx/s1600/Superman+Celebration+2014+Metropolis.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Ah Summertime...</i></span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">3 months of Sunburns, Speeding Tickets, and Family</span></i><br />
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Per usual it was time for my annual trek 179 miles north to Metropolis, Il. Ever since Father's Day of 2009 it has been a tradition for my daughter and I to head North to the little river town known as "The Home of Superman" in Southern Illinois. Every year we prepare our Griswaldian family t-shirts and wait patiently for the second full weekend of June to come around. In the present economic climate, full weeks of vacation can be harder to come by and the short roadtrip always offers a solid weekend of quality Daddy/Daughter time. This was a special year for sure. My son was just born on May 1st, and of course was too little to attend with any benefit to himself this year, but we stayed strong to keep the trip alive for traditions sake. Someday, LittleBigMan... someday...<br />
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We headed up HWY 51 to Paducah, Ky where we stay every year at <a href="http://www.expedia.com/Paducah-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Paducah.h42447.Hotel-Information?&rm1=a2&semcid=13172-1&eapid=13172-1&kword=%20Drury_%20Inn_%20Paducah!m.ZzZz.3340000046576.0.18132630557.%20drury%20%20inn%20%20paducah.%20drury_%20inn_%20paducah&gclid=CjgKEAjw286dBRDmwbLi8KP71GQSJAAOk4sjmlD1pXPEcxiuC7ctGVKnrOICg8M70XtqGC6zSM3O6vD_BwE">Drury Inns & Suites</a>, as we always do. The staff has remained consistent for years as well as courteous and helpful and damned good at their job... Being called by your name as you pass through for breakfast adds a touch of royalty on our modest roadtrip. Its right on the edge of Paducah and only leaves a 10 minute drive in for every visit. It keeps us in the middle of some retail/entertainment action for downtime between visits into Metropoils since there is no real dense commercial center to town besides the town center itself, but that does not slow us down from dropping some major cash love on the little town of Metropolis. Truth be told, My daughter loves staying at the Drury for their indoor pool and breakfast every morning... gotta love a kid who loves tradition and her Daddy. *<br />
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This was the 36th Annual Superman Celebration, and as off years go, it was a lower turnout than last year which saw the Man of Steel's 75th Anniversary as well as the release of Man of Steel in theaters the next weekend, but always a great time. Vendor areas seemed to be thriving, the food was great, and everybody who made it seemed to be having a good time. The event is largely supported by the locals and people from the surrounding areas<br />
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A special treat was seeing the <a href="http://www.enjoyillinoisblog.org/2013/01/16/step-into-a-movie-set-at-illinois-americana-hollywood-museum/">Americana Hollywood Museum</a> was back in operation from an extended closure due to flood damage in 2012. I was told that it is not open EVERY weekend, but is now back in some capacity, especially during the Celebration weekend and throughout the summer. (forgive me, pretty lady if I misunderstood any part of that). <br />
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The first thing you will notice as you arrive on the grounds
is the cinephile's playground that is the courtyard full of planes,
trains... and a Bat-Boat. I make a special point of taking my daughter's
picture with the Superman standup near the entrance as a growth chart
of sorts. As she became tall enough to put her head in the cut out, she
has since started to stoop into position, so this will now stand as a
growth chart of her head only...<br />
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I love going into this place. It's a special mix of exactly what you'd expect. Jim Brickman, owner of the <a href="http://www.supermuseum.com/">SuperMuseum</a>
in the town square, also operates the Americana Hollywood and it is
stuffed with unique finds he has collected and amassed over the years
representing decades and decades of Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean, the Rat Pack,
years of Sci-Fi, Horror, Tomb Raider for diverse measure and of course the AWESOME backroom which is
essentially an extension of the SuperMuseum as it is nearly completely
DC Character related collectibles representing nearly every generation of licensed action figures and toys from the 70's to current releases. Not without its more peculiar displays, there were the only 2 (3) items I chose to document as I soaked in the rest... I suppose there's not much sexier than a pair of abnormally large brains... Such impressive organs...<br />
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There was also quite the surprise in the gift shop at the Americana Hollywood. It was unavoidable that the gift shop had been shifted from its previously Superman heavy presence to a very VERY Star Wars heavy offering. I was overcome by the contrast between my cash on hand and the bevy of stuff I was looking at. From larger ships to modern 3.75" figures @ $4 a pop bagged with accessories for the most part, I had to cut out a special part of our last few hours in town to dig through the multi tiered trough of loose figures to be thorough... I left plenty behind and I encourage any enthusiasts to drop by the museum some convenient weekend. You can always contact the <a href="http://www.supermuseum.com/">SuperMuseum</a> to see when they'd be open for you to dig through. It's a troop builder's dream; as a compulsive troop builder I can attest. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Another nice surprise was the addition of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daily-Star-Comics/181455408657718">Daily Star Comics</a> to the circuit of things to see in Metropolis. I had tried to locate this place in 2013 but it proved difficult since it was a relatively new listing so we didn't check it out. It's a little tucked away off the main drag but still just a couple hearts beats away from all the action. I will say it was mostly empty excluding what seemed like a few rented vendor spots within their extended retail space but still a cool place to run into. Of course while it takes its name from Clark Kent's original employer from his comic debut, the store is actually a Doctor Who-centric retail spot, complete with a Tennant/Smith era TARDIS in the parking lot which obviously makes for a good photo op.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">No trip is complete without a visit to the <a href="http://www.supermuseum.com/">SuperMuseum</a> itself. Right in the heart of the action Right next to the 15 ft statue is Jim Hambrick's archival opus, the SuperMuseum, home to what has to be damn near every licensed & unlicensed Superman product known to man. The place is wall to wall Superman from action figures, movie props, costumes, production prototypes, handmade statues and action figures... (ahem)...</span></div>
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I also found Elvis, but this was much closer to Memphis. We had stopped at a Love's Truck Stop Hardee's outside of Jackson, Tn on our way back down and all of the sudden a presence made itself known. Out of the corner of my eye was the mis-shapen hairdo of the savior of popular music himself. I turned and there he was, checking the air pressure on his moderately priced compact SUV. I warned my daughter that it was not polite to stare as I fumbled with my iPhone for no less than a full minute one handed trying to get it to focus... Much like Sasquatch, Elvis too had bested me as he managed to elude my skills of depth of field and composition.</div>
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<br />GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-22983376043381338382014-05-15T14:37:00.002-07:002014-05-16T10:58:51.540-07:00DC Collectibles: Batman the Animated Series figures, SDCC More on the way?DC Collectibles has announced the expansion of their 6" Animated Batman figures. This looks to be a nice set of figures, especially with DCU dropping out of retail, this is a nice continuation to what could have easily been done by Mattel.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGupEhuQgoU06UwR2zOfkiqF0IlcL7lHosDnMbE92727w0qyT6Rz8X49TIZx2mq-aFfIY-d5R82LFmK2qJUe8a_w9KiTxuJrtU6B_geV4T5gBYugGfycdaC9wWM4PuWZD2ZmfC5IscoSF/s1600/DC-new_adventures_bm_animated_DC+Collectibles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="DC Collectibles has announced the expansion of their 6" Animated Batman figures. This looks to be a nice set of figures, especially with DCU dropping out of retail, this is a nice continuation to what could have easily been done by Mattel. Just today we were introduced to the Joker, Robin, & Poison Ivy. Two Face and Mr Freeze's debut was a few months ago if only in sketches. This brings the total to 7 figures in an already unreleased line-up. Simply amazing. We're sure to see more at SDCC this summer as well. Who's next? Superman the Animated Series anyone? Seeing how these are being handled definitely makes the mind wander. Seeing such a push into a territory with the idea that there will be more lends to the thought that this could be a new era approaching for DCC. Mattel finally bowed out of the 6" game for DC characters leaving Marvel Legends to run the toy isles. Meanwhile DCC is putting out some of the best looking figures right now that we may have never come to expect from DCC, Formerly DC Direct. It even looks like we are hijacking Mattel's T Crotch/Hip assemblies anyway. Points of articulation have been a point of articulation for years in action figure collecting. Do we need it? Does it diminish the look of the figure? What's more valuable, posability or awesome sculpts? Has anyone seen Figma? These people have been doing AWESOME beautiful Japanese characters, and when they get to do familiar pop culture characters, they blow it away!!! Anyway, I think its been pretty clear that DCC is looking to pick up the slack left behind by Mattel. Could we be stepping into the world where the figures we wanted to see from Mattel will come from DCC in our current scale? Superman Movie Masters anyone? Imagine the result of DCC getting behind supplementing our appetites for Mattel product? We finally get a Christopher Reeve retail figure and he's 4" tall? or less? No thanks, why is it that Mattel has decided to get out of the 6" game? or have they? Will Movie Masters ALWAYS be on the horizon while the 3.75" figures are our ballet boxes for what properties get the 6" treatment? Has Mattel caught on to Hasbro's directional success? There are a few stinkers in Hasbro's pegs but for the most part they are sought after characters to varying degrees. Star Wars alone in its 3.75" line can detect the demand for more characters in its own line, they've been doing it for years though. Regardless, if we're not going to get them from Mattel, why not accept one from a company that can do every bit the justice to a property like this? " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGupEhuQgoU06UwR2zOfkiqF0IlcL7lHosDnMbE92727w0qyT6Rz8X49TIZx2mq-aFfIY-d5R82LFmK2qJUe8a_w9KiTxuJrtU6B_geV4T5gBYugGfycdaC9wWM4PuWZD2ZmfC5IscoSF/s1600/DC-new_adventures_bm_animated_DC+Collectibles.jpg" height="137" title="DC COLLECTIBLES BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES ADVENTURES NEW ROBIN JOKER TWOFACE JOKER POISON IVY CATWOMAN MR VREEZE 2014 ACTION FIGURES CUSTOM GEEKSUMMIT" width="400" /></a></div>
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Just today we were introduced to the Joker, Robin, & Poison Ivy. Two Face and Mr Freeze's debut was a few months ago if only in sketches. This brings the total to 7 figures in an already unreleased line-up. Simply amazing. We're sure to see more at SDCC this summer as well.<br />
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Seeing how these are being handled definitely makes the mind wander. Seeing such a push into a territory with the idea that there will be more lends to the thought that this could be a new era approaching for DCC. Mattel finally bowed out of the 6" game for DC characters leaving Marvel Legends to run the toy isles. Meanwhile DCC is putting out some of the best looking figures right now that we may have never come to expect from DCC, Formerly DC Direct. It even looks like we are hijacking Mattel's T Crotch/Hip assemblies anyway.<br />
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Points of articulation have been a point of articulation for years in action figure collecting. Do we need it? Does it diminish the look of the figure? What's more valuable, posability or awesome sculpts? Has anyone seen Figma? These people have been doing AWESOME beautiful Japanese characters, and when they get to do familiar pop culture characters, they blow it away!!!<br />
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There are a few stinkers in Hasbro's isles too but for the most part they are sought after characters to varying degrees. Star Wars alone in its 3.75" line can detect the demand for more characters in its own line, they've been doing it for years. Regardless, if we're not going to get them from Mattel, why not accept one from a company that can do every bit the diligent justice to a property like this? </div>
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I'd love to see DCC take over Mattel's former command of awesome DC Characters in 6" but actually do them AWESOME!!! I loved the 4 Horsemen line, there are still few true gaps that will never be filled from my DCU collection… I'm looking at you Gold Superman and Mxyzptlk… WTF? And the C&C couldn't have been a proper version of SP Kalibak? Can we atleast Mail Away for our Blue Suited Clark Kent figure? Please update the DCSH Sculpt though… he looks pretty weak, eeven for Clark... </div>
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Director <strong>Zack Snyder </strong>unveiled the photo via Twitter on Tuesday, after teasing the day before that a Batman reveal of some sort was coming.<br />
The monochromatic image features Affleck in the Batsuit with the new Batmobile at his side, as smoke looms in the background.<br />
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Affleck was cast in the role last August and the announcement was met
with mixed reaction. (Snyder said at the time that Affleck's Batman
would be "older and wiser.") In response to Internet <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ben-affleck-batman-backlash-im-630141" target="_blank">backlash, Affleck appeared on <em>Late Night</em> in September to address worries</a>.
"They said just don't use the Internet for a couple of days," Affleck
said at the time. "I handle shit. I'm very tough. I saw the
announcement, I look down on the first comment … the first one just
goes, 'Nooooooooo!' "<br />
Snyder's Superman-Batman follow-up will return <strong>Henry Cavill,</strong> who starred in<em> Man of Steel</em>, as Superman. <strong>Gal Gadot </strong>will play Wonder Woman, <strong>Jesse Eisenberg</strong> has been cast as Lex Luthor, <strong>Jeremy Irons</strong> is set as Alfred and <strong>Ray Fisher </strong>will portray Victor Stone/Cyborg.<strong> </strong><strong>Holly Hunter</strong>,<strong> Callan Mulvey </strong>and <strong>Tao Okamoto</strong> are also in the cast and will play newly created characters.<br />
Affleck, Cavill and Gadot are expected to reprise their roles for the <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/zack-snyder-direct-justice-league-699233" target="_blank"><em>Justice League </em>movie</a>, which will also be directed by Snyder and have a 2017 release.<br />
Warner Bros. has slated the Batman-Superman tentpole for May 6, 2016<br />
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Time for roadtrips and souvineers and speeding tickets across this great nation of ours. Its also time to share this years free t-shirt downloads!! It's been a busy year for me with a new son who arrived just last week so I havent really dug in as I have in previous years but here we are, just in time for the celebration once again!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Harry Knowles - Ain't It Cool News</span><br />
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Hey folks, Harry here... in response to my article earlier today
a new source has come forward to confirm information that I've been
sitting on for over a month. As I've said - getting confirmation has
been a bitch. I know lots of people in JJ's camp - including JJ... but
when I put the title to JJ... he never even responded. That alone was
suspicious. But my original source had told me back in January that
Abu Dhabi was a location, and when that came to be, he sent me a scoop
that the title for STAR WARS EPISODE VII was THE ANCIENT FEAR. <br />
I ran it by everyone in the editorial chatroom. Beaks, Merrick,
Quint, Capone... everyone... and they rattled their sources cages - and
couldn't get confirmation... BUT tonight... a source that I'm told to
call Col. Mustard claimed completely on his own that "the working
title" was THE ANCIENT FEAR....<br />
He also stated that "it refers to Max Von Sydow's villain who makes Pazuzu look like a pussy!"<br />
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GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-20066767992444878922014-04-29T11:09:00.001-07:002014-04-29T11:25:55.487-07:00Star Wars Episode VII Cast Revealed!!!<div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" id="block-158eadbb9a615d215f77">
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Hey! We've got some official <b><i>Star Wars: Episode VII</i></b> casting news to share with you today! After all of the rumors, talk and speculation we now know who will be star in <b>J.J. Abrams</b>' highly anticipated film. So without future ado, here's the cast for <i>Star Wars: Episode VII</i>:<br />
<b>John Boyega </b>(<i>Attack the Block</i>)<b>, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver </b>(<i>Girls</i>)<b>, Oscar Isaac </b>(<i>Inside Llewyn Davis</i>)<b>, Andy Serkis </b>(<i>LOTR</i>)<b>, Domhnall Gleeson </b>(<i>About Time</i>), and <b>Max von Sydow </b>(<i>The Exorsist</i>) will join the original stars of the sci-fi fantasy saga, <b>Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew</b>, and <b>Kenny Baker</b> in the new film.<br />
The photo above features the Abrams surrounded by the cast, and this is what the director had this to say in a statement:<br />
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"We
are so excited to finally share the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII.'
It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and
these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to
life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone
is doing their best to make the fans proud."</blockquote>
We all
knew the original cast would be back to reprise their roles, but it's so
comforting to know that it's all set in stone. I can relax now. As for
the new members of the cast… these are all great choices and fantastic
actors. I seriously can't wait to finally see the story that the
filmmakers are planning to tell come to life on the big screen!<br />
The movie opens in theaters worldwide on December 18th, 2015.<br />
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Now I know that Mark Hamill is as much a fanboy as the rest of us and not likely to forget such details such as SHOOTING A MOVIE… and I wondered for some time here and there when I've seen this clip… is this Mark Hamill or is it just somebody with a cleft chin and otherwise Mark Hamill like features filling in for a <i style="font-weight: bold;">Never Before Seen BluRay exclusive minute and a half of Return of the the Jedi… </i>You know the kind that sells millions of copies selling you the same 6 movies you've been watching for 30 years now with 5% more content tucked inbetween the same 30% of bonus content you'e also been watching for the last 15 years… that kinda stuff….<br />
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Anyway, so I wonder why an actor with such a face and presence would have had such a minute entrance to this third act when he later makes such a sneaky entrance at Jabba's palace which seems to be much more mysterious and dramatic… a real hero's entrance. It just kinda displaces this clip which… ok, I totally understand why it would be deleted.</div>
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What if this was completely fabricated? What if this never happened in 1981,2, or 3? What if we were given this clip now 30 years later as a simple ploy to sell more copies of Star Wars… <b style="font-style: italic;">Now with BluRays? </b>Where do you get a Mark Hamill doppleganger in 2013? Use a rubber mask made from a life cast? Any old fool with a cleft chin and a nose?</div>
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That was a simple enough conspiracy to cook up if it were a conspiracy and I never gave it too much more thought until this weekend when I saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier. </div>
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Once the Winter Soldier was revealed to us completely… I was awestruck… Who is this dude? I know he's the same guy to played Bucky in the first Captain America movie, but we never really saw any intensity from this guy. Then I when the real battle took place in the last quarter of the movie it was an all out audition for a part in Star Wars Episode VII… This guy was Mark Hamill 1980 incarnate. Every slash and punch from this guy wrought this Bespin Duel/Emperor's Throne Room grimace from this guy and I was totally bought into this guy as an action star out of pure synthesized familiarity. He even has that uneven cleft chin thing going... Weird... Where was this guy for Episode II & III?</div>
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So I started thinking, "Man, this Sebastian Stan guy… He can't be flying under the radar so that no one from Lucasfilm has noticed the glaring likeness he bares… Oh yeah Marvel>Disney>StarWars… Oh yeah… wait a second… this guy COULD TOTALLY PLAY LUKE SKYWALKER." <i>Maybe even Luuke Skywalker for you ultra-fanboys..</i>.</div>
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Could Sebastian Stan have possibly been a <b>"<i>Stand-Chin</i>" </b>for an aged Mark Hamill in a "NEW" bonus clip for the 30th Anniversary re-release of ROTJ no less on BluRay? I don't know… but I did manage to assemble these animated Gifs using unaltered photos and screenshots from the clip in question.</div>
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So what do you guys think? Is this a total fanboy conspiracy cooked up in my head or does this seem possible? I'm asking questions here so please don't misunderstand that I think I am correct beyond all doubt. Let me hear from you in the comment section. Trolls will be walked to the door.</div>
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<span style="color: white;">Kicking things off on May 4th, Disney will be offering new exclusive Disney Store merchandise nationwide. Coolest of which is this first set of possibly 12" figures with lights and sounds.</span></div>
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Talking Star Wars Action Figures SRP: $29.95 each Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Starting May 4, 2014 • 15+ phrases • Lights and sounds • Activation buttons on right upper arm and chest/chest pack • Fully articulated • Light up blaster (Han Solo, Stormtrooper) • Removable helmet (Luke Skywalker) Anakin to Darth Vader Color Change Lightsaber SRP: $44.95 Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Now Walk the edge between good and the Dark side with this Anakin to Darth Vader Color Change Lightsaber. Anakin’s blue blade means his many Midi-chlorians are swinging toward the light, but Vader’s red is full of sinister might! Darth Vader Voice Changer Helmet by Hasbro SRP: $34.95 Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Now This Darth Vader Voice Changer Helmet gives you all the menace of the masked one without the pain of a big lava-planet throwdown. Whether you want to hear classic lines or dabble with the Dark Side yourself, this headgear has it covered. Assorted Star Wars Plush Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com, mass retail Available: Now Jawa Plush – Mini – 11” ($9.95) Ready to collect hugs and help you sell your old droids, this little desert dweller comes cloaked in mystery and a lightweight brown robe accented by a couple of bandoliers. As the Jawas say, ”Utinni!” R2-D2 Plush – Mini – 8” ($9.95) Devoted droid Artoo is a stand-up ‘bot with a soft spot for hugs. This bright and shiny mini bean bag plush with rotating head is the perfect company for the discerning Jedi, at work rest or play! Chewbacca Plush – Medium – 19” ($19.95) When Imperial troops board your ship and Greedo is getting you down, there’s no better way to relax than curling up with cuddly co-pilot Chewbacca. This plush Wookiee’s satchel lets Chewie tote small essentials on any mission. Bantha Plush – Medium – 11” ($19.95) Besides being a righteous ride for a Tusken Raider and cheap burger meat for the local cantina, Banthas can make cuddly pals and playmates for Star Wars fans of any age! This cutie comes equipped with a saddle and a smile! Darth Vader Costume SRP: $59.95 Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Now Skip the trip to the lava planet and get your little Sith Lord into character with this detailed Darth Vader Costume! Featuring a mask, bodysuit, gloves, belt, and cape, it will transform a Jedi into the Empire’s most fearsome fella. Stormtrooper Costume SRP: $59.95 Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Now Fit for a meeting with the Emperor! Wearing our segmented white vinyl armor, mask, gloves, and shiny utility belt, there will be no better dressed Stormtrooper on the deck of the Death Star." border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMmeowSyLVZxIHbjUx3oCrJ0rVStc_fj308EUaQuBYM9RGga6smPGEBLDDl9tUBdD_aZr7dT_f2pdvigSm8KIsSYuNq-ql6JYvhYiESrFcpQ2ts15ArEsQOgn6kqsOitVIrEiJAw5_yPa/s1600/Disney+Store+Exclusive+Star+Wars+Figures.jpg" height="228" title="New Disney Store Products Kicking things off on May 4th, Disney will be offering new exclusive Disney Store merchandise nationwide. Click on through for a overview of what’s to come. Talking Star Wars Action Figures SRP: $29.95 each Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Starting May 4, 2014 • 15+ phrases • Lights and sounds • Activation buttons on right upper arm and chest/chest pack • Fully articulated • Light up blaster (Han Solo, Stormtrooper) • Removable helmet (Luke Skywalker) Anakin to Darth Vader Color Change Lightsaber SRP: $44.95 Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Now Walk the edge between good and the Dark side with this Anakin to Darth Vader Color Change Lightsaber. Anakin’s blue blade means his many Midi-chlorians are swinging toward the light, but Vader’s red is full of sinister might! Darth Vader Voice Changer Helmet by Hasbro SRP: $34.95 Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com Available: Now This Darth Vader Voice Changer Helmet gives you all the menace of the masked one without the pain of a big lava-planet throwdown. Whether you want to hear classic lines or dabble with the Dark Side yourself, this headgear has it covered. Assorted Star Wars Plush Retailers: Disney Store and DisneyStore.com, mass retail Available: Now Jawa Plush – Mini – 11” ($9.95) Ready to collect hugs and help you sell your old droids, this little desert dweller comes cloaked in mystery and a lightweight brown robe accented by a couple of bandoliers. As the Jawas say, ”Utinni!” R2-D2 Plush – Mini – 8” ($9.95) Devoted droid Artoo is a stand-up ‘bot with a soft spot for hugs. This bright and shiny mini bean bag plush with rotating head is the perfect company for the discerning Jedi, at work rest or play! Chewbacca Plush – Medium – 19” ($19.95) When Imperial troops board your ship and Greedo is getting you down, there’s no better way to relax than curling up with cuddly co-pilot Chewbacca. This plush Wookiee’s satchel lets Chewie tote small essentials on any mission. 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Han Solo, DarthVader, Imperial Stormtrooper, and X-Wing Luke are among the first of these that we are aware of. What's really exciting is the fact that no one has mentioned these until now, a mere 2 weeks from the release. </div>
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So far we have seen pictures of Biker Scout, Jabba the Hutt, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Jedi Luke & Ep III Anakin Skywalker...<br />
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For the most part fans have been pleased with the character selection. Though the toy isles have cast their vote as well showing that Prequel characters will be the hardest sell, I think that once we have a more balanced and intuitive scheme in the works those prequel figures will be in higher demand. Episode II Anakin in itself could raise demand for Episode III Kenobi... but where are my Ep I Obi Wan Kenobi and Qui Gonn?<br />
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Similar sentiments can be felt towards the "no brainer" figures. With most releases to date being Episode IV heavy and now ROTJ starting to take the lead, where are our main characters hanging out while they wait to be incarnated (inpolymered) for our enjoyment?<br />
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What does the future hold? We'll just have to see. In the meantime I choose to use my imagination. It seems like the most likely news we should see from SDCC this year would be the release of the galaxy's favorite farmboy; Ep IV Luke Skywalker in his Tatooine garb. Complete with his Lightsaber, Droid Caller molded to 1 of 2 Optional Belts, and Stormtrooper blaster.<br />
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And what about figure bases? Should figures of this caliber not have a good leg to stand on? While these figures are built with incomparable sculpt quality, amazingly detailed accessories, rotating ankles for stabilty amongst other superior articulation, all inside of a sleek dynamite packaging scheme... no bases? at a $20 price point are we not worth this simplest of accessories?<br />
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I think that once things get rolling as we have seen with Hasbro's Marvel Legends line trends like this may come and go while the line itself stays onward with their figure quality. But like I say in the meantime, lets use our imagination. <br />
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This figure was built using all BS6 parts from the first 3 waves. It took 3 figures to lend the parts to this piece and in the end it looks great. With a little slicing and sculpting and texture copying I have come about this result bringing my total Luke Skywalker figure count to 5.<br />
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I also have created a Jedi Luke from the first act of ROTJ using a Darth Maul and Han Solo body as well as a Stormtrooper Luke and Han from obvious figure choices. This line has as much to offer as the 3.75" forerunner has in the past and I look forward to seeing where things go. The roadmap is pretty predictable as this is not a new part of town, we're just getting a different perspective on the place.<br />
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DC Collectibles has struck personal paydirt... Goodbye DCU... hello DCC!!! With Mattel announcing its stepping back into the shadows along the line of making demanded Adult Collectibles in the 6" line DC Collectibles has taken what has seemed to be their rightful place making kickass plastic for our enjoyment.<br />
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Here we see the first preview of their Batman and Catwoman form the Bruce Timm styled Batman the Animated Series... This is the first thing I've been excited about all year for sure.<br />
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DC Collectibles is definitely taking notes on articulation here lately as we have seen much of DCU's joint shapes making it into more recent releases. But this line definitely starts to look like the kind of things we always wanted to see from Mattel but with the follow through of DC Collectibles.<br />
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I am impressed...<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><i><b>UPDATE 4/7/14</b></i></span><br />
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*In recent news, that same urge to reveal info is still going strong.
This time with our first look at the 3D renders and articulation
breakdowns for the aforementioned Two-Face & Mr. Freeze:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Something was out of place from what I was accustomed and I couldn't put my finger on it immediately but I knew that something was very different. Lex was in a black suit first of all, which I new to not be correct but I wrote it off as some sort of custom job. Something else wasn't right about the packaging but still I couldn't readily identify it. I watched the item for a couple of days but no one seemed interested in it, partially due to its odd description:</span></div>
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been replaced by a sheet of white card stock. The plastic bubble has
been stapled to re-attach it. The figure is in good condition. Package
shows some wear. No 4408. Fully Poseable Figure. With Action Feature. Button Activated Power Punch. Great to add to a Collection, Display, Use or Give as a Gift!"</span></b></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So after a couple days, I went for it. At $5 plus shipping I really had nothing to lose so I dropped the hammer and had it sent out immediately. It arrived within 2 days which was simply nice but once I got the first look at it in person I knew something was VERY different about my new little friend, something VERY familiar:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So the first thing I noticed was this head. At first I told myself, "Wow, this is a craftily repainted model, but why black?" Then I started to really look at the face and the hands and something really stood out to me. This was not the production model head that we received in the final figure. I started looking on the web at some of the package shots and what I saw was VERY familiar indeed. And on top of that, my little friend here lacked any mechanical set up for his Villainous Head Smacking action… No Lever!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This head was definitely an identical sculpt to the one used on the photo model but not the production model. Very cool... so I started to examine the figure a little closer and noticed a few other things that should have stuck out immediately. This figure had no molding seams!! This figure was an original sculpt if not a VERY early copy showing no reproduction lines from factory casting. Upon closer inspection, this figure didnt even seem to be plastic!, possibly even carved out of wood? "WTF am I holding?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bubble itself was an unsealed square cut bubble. Though the outer shell had the trademarks of the running toybiz line the base was not cut to a radius as they were in production. Also the inner tray, which was a perfect fit for the outer blister, was fitted for a Super Powers Aquaman... peculiar, no space for his trident... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, there it is, my mysteriously sourced toy. I have reached out to a couple folks who I feel could possibly help me track down this figure's ultimate source besides simply being an early proof/prototype but have not heard anything yet... </span><br />
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Some things that I DO know from my own understanding being familiar with the line from my childhood definitely point my hopes towards some very interesting facts relating to this particular figure.</span><br />
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<b>• ToyBiz bought the rights to get in on the Batman franchise creating a small 3 figure line of figures of characters from Batman the Movie starring Michael Keaton.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>• The line itself was made to directly take off from the popularity of the Kenner made Super Powers line.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>• Many of the figures from the line were near matches to their Kenner counterparts</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>• The photos used internally to sell the line to DC were largely of Kenner figures used as either direct models OR repainted to stand as new characters to be in the line.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>• Lex Luthor was the most unique figure in the first pitch of 8 figures from the DC Super Heroes line</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>• The Riddler was a new addition to the line-up though his early product photos as well as the production release were essentially a repainted Flash.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>• The line did later include versions of The Flash, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Two-Face, all with original sculpts as well as all new sculpts featured in their product photography.</b></span><br />
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I welcome any tips or information on the ultimate source of origin for this figure.</span><br />
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GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-49969566250994845992014-01-16T11:27:00.003-08:002014-01-16T11:28:39.802-08:00The Flickable 11th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So a day late and a Doctor short as per usual I have found myself tinkering with the 11th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver. Its an awesome model with its multi sourced hilt and different textures coming together to make this wacky futurific Sci-Fi plaything. I've found myself hooked on the show over the last year and am current from Russell T. Davies all the way trough the current Steven Moffat run. So now at the end of Matt Smith's run as The Doctor I find myself totally absorbed with this model of Sonic Screwdriver. I'm sure we'll see a new version as the series returns with Peter Capaldi but in the meantime I've found myself seeking to correct all that is wrong with the current toy. And really for what it is its a great model. It just lacks a few steps in planning that could have made it awesome.<br />
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The main gripe everyone takes notice of is the placement of the hidden red button under the hatch which as a stock model is the only practical way to activate the light and sound in the extended position. You can squeeze your finger between the spokes of the brass column but you really have to have a fine pointed finger. This was amongst the first things I set out to correct right off the bat. In doing that I went ahead and removed the primary button as well and created one all service button that activates in both the retracted and extended position. It also blends into the "leather" sleeve very nicely and is pretty reliable unless it gets really cold. (It's a rubbery substance but can get very hard in extreme cold).<br />
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Secondarily is the action of extending the claws. In the show it seems much more often that the claws are extended by a flicking of the screwdriver as opposed to a switch-blade type of extension. This takes a little more courage and patience to correct. with the screwdriver dis-assembled into its 2 main parts, the spring loaded mechanism and its inner collar are completely removed so the claws to extend prematurely. It also can complicate the extended light & sound activator.<br />
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Lastly for fun I went ahead and mocked up packaging. I had gone for a tweed and pinstripe look at first but found it to be a little quaint and not quite my style. This streamlined version seems to do a nice trick. <br />
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in case you ever wondered...GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-43571450348348189292013-11-18T12:14:00.003-08:002013-11-18T12:16:23.942-08:00GeekSummit's GOVEMBER Sale!!!GeekSummit's scraping the barrel this month as we clear out our vintage collections as well as our regular runs of Movie Masters, DC Universe, Marvel Legends, Zombie Slugs, and of course AWESOME DEALS AND FREE SHIPPING.<br />
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GeekSummithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12987577915117410934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223966057802105767.post-38216368356906613562013-08-12T11:45:00.001-07:002013-08-12T11:53:50.024-07:00Star Wars Black Series<span style="font-size: x-large;">Custom 6" Stormtrooper</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I simply couldn't wait for Series 3 to come around in retail near Christmas, but picking this guy up last Thursday was a huge treat right off my wishlist!! I immediately took him out of the box and examined him in his stock glory with his multiple blasters and backpack and filthy weathered paint and within minutes I was on the road to pruning this guy down to basics...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ever since I was a kid the Stormtrooper was the one action figure that always stood out... Maybe simply out of contrast to all the other brightly colored toys of the day? Maybe because anytime there is more than one there is an army? Maybe because they are the coolest looking Star Wars character of all characters? All of these are right... My heart has never led me wrong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To rekindle that old flame for my favorite plastic counterpart in his new format, I picked up a Sandtrooper at Target for $19.99 and brought him home immediately to wash away the filth of his off base outpost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Don't get me wrong... Sandtroopers are troopers too but you really just can't beat a bright white stormtrooper. Unless you're Luke Skywalker & Han Solo in Stormtrooper disguise... then technically you can mop up a whole space station full of 'em... I make that one concession.</span></div>
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These gems surfaced this week as I was shaking ebay down for new releases and checking regional distributions. I went in looking for Zod but came out having seen the very depraved edge of toy copydom.</div>
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This beautiful set features the Man of Steel himself in his classic colors, Zod in his trademark black, and Superman in his dream sequence black costume. What is peculiar about this release is that the actual Black Suit Superman is only hitting markets just as recently as this week so it is quite the coincidence that this makes its appearance when it does.</div>
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First we'll take a look at Superman. At first he looks like a pretty faithful copy of the original we are seeing in stores. On closer inspection the details start to betray the figure as we loose about 50% of the articulation. It appears that we are left with swivel hips, waist, and neck, along with hinge elbows and knees. I would not count on these figures featuring balljoint necks or shoulders.</div>
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The "S" Glyph as it will now be referred tois also a smoothed version without all the texturing that we see on the legitimate model. a peculiar change being that may have actually required some extra effort outside of simply recasting the figure. But hey... bootleggers can take pride in their work as well I guess.</div>
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We've seen the good.. we've seen the bad... now we have the fungly. Zod is the most special of this set as the bootleggers chose to use a blackened Superman torso instead of a new mold for the Kryptonian baddie. Times are tough... cut corners. Zod features all the same articulation of the other 2 figures but atleast features his own unique head cast. This is a funny set to have run into and I'll probably order a couple for novelty sake. If there was a rating system for bootlegs I would give it 4 out of 5 Derps.</div>
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While identity is key in this set, I'll let the SuperZod slip. The casting thus far seems to be pretty faithful though it will be subject to the pitfalls of EXTREMELY CHEAP manufacturing as seen in most bootlegs. While I have been schooled countless times on the difference between bootlegs, fakes and reproductions I will always call unofficial mass produced figures and products bootlegs.</div>
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An
entire progressing line covering all 4 yes all 4 Christopher Reeve
Superman Movies could be slated for release in the mix of the Man of
Steel Mania taking hold this summer. 6" Movie Masters
"Classics" would be designed for ALL headliner characters including:<br />
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What, no Lois?<br />
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the of the Kalamity from Krypton; Zod, Ursa, & Non.<br />
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so being the first 2 movies use all the same characters… Hooray!!! a
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With
high hopes for an awesome Superman Legacy line from Mattel ala Batman
Legacy (not bad) I could only hope with the most sincere delusion that
this has crossed the minds of Mattel if not for the 75th anniversary of
the man himself then the 35th anniversary of the first movie... Well, I
can't make it happen myself but I can throw this blood in the water and
hope someone wants this as bad as I do…<br />
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