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In Memory of Erik Bauersfeld

2016 is turning into a terrible year in terms of the passing of some celebrity icons but for me, as sad as the losses of Bowie and Rickman were, it’s…

April 5, 2016 / No Comment / Read More

Diamond Select Toys Gives A Preview of Toy Fair Releases

Toy Fair 2016 is still 2 days away, but Diamond Select Toys has already given a preview of some new things they’ll have on display! For Marvel Select collectors, no news…

February 11, 2016 / No Comment / Read More

Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys Die Cast Iron Man Stealth Armor – Mark III

In 2012 Hot Toys teased fans with a 1/6 scale Stealth Armor Iron Man. At San Diego Comic-Con, nestled in between the Iron Man Mark IV Gantry and the Iron…

September 11, 2015 / Comments Off on Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys Die Cast Iron Man Stealth Armor – Mark III / Read More

Star Wars Action News and Marvelicious Toys to Host Wizard World Bash in Chicago

Star Wars Action News and Marvelicious Toys are hosting a party Aug. 22 at Wizard World Chicago — and you’re invited! A long time ago… August 30, 2005, to be…

July 30, 2015 / Comments Off on Star Wars Action News and Marvelicious Toys to Host Wizard World Bash in Chicago / Read More

SDCC 2015 Exclusives Up For Order NOW at HasbroToyShop.com

Update 11am: The Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper is sold out; sold out in well under 10 minutes. The Marvel Legends Dr. Strange set is also sold out. Update 11:30…

July 28, 2015 / Comments Off on SDCC 2015 Exclusives Up For Order NOW at HasbroToyShop.com / Read More

Hasbro’s Star Wars Fans’ Choice Poll — Round 2 Starts Now

Star Wars Action News’ participation in Hasbro’s 2015 Fans’ Choice action figure poll nears completion! As announced Monday, Hasbro has started a new poll where Star Wars fans and collectors…

June 25, 2015 / Comments Off on Hasbro’s Star Wars Fans’ Choice Poll — Round 2 Starts Now / Read More

Hasbro’s Star Wars Fans’ Choice Poll is Back — And Bigger Than Ever!

Once more, fans get to pick an upcoming character in the Star Wars line of figures. Hasbro announced today that they are starting a new poll where Star Wars…

June 22, 2015 / 2 Comments / Read More

Star Wars Gaming Updates from GAMA 2015

The GAMA Trade Show is currently being held in Las Vegas and Fantasy Flight Games, the company that currently holds to rights to produce miniature, card, and roleplaying games within…

March 20, 2015 / Comments Off on Star Wars Gaming Updates from GAMA 2015 / Read More

SDCC Exclusive AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Posters Coming As Variant Comic Covers!

Assemble Your Own Avengers With Epic Marvel’s AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Movie Variants! New York, NY – January 16th, 2014 – Before Earth’s Mightiest Heroes do battle against…

January 16, 2015 / Comments Off on SDCC Exclusive AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Posters Coming As Variant Comic Covers! / Read More

The 40 Year-Old-Critic: Snakes on a Plane (2006)

I had heard about Snakes on a Plane but paid it little attention. Entertainment Weekly had written several articles about the silly movie with the overly-literal title. From the name…

September 5, 2014 / 1 Comment / Read More

The 40 Year-Old-Critic: Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

The fact that Freddy vs. Jason is the only movie to be covered twice in Now Playing Podcast retrospectives is indicative of its importance -- to film in general and…

September 2, 2014 / Comments Off on The 40 Year-Old-Critic: Freddy vs. Jason (2003) / Read More

The 40 Year-Old-Critic: Attack of the Clones (2002)

The second film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy was not only a much-needed course correction for the saga, but it also represents a major turning point in my life.…

September 1, 2014 / Comments Off on The 40 Year-Old-Critic: Attack of the Clones (2002) / Read More

Freddy Fans Delighted at Flashback Weekend

Rosemont IL – Despite being known for his Nightmares, actor Robert Englund made fans’ dreams come true last weekend at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. Making a rare midwestern appearance, star of…

August 11, 2014 / Comments Off on Freddy Fans Delighted at Flashback Weekend / Read More

Hasbro SDCC Exclusives Now Available Online!

Update 3: Overnight the Infinity Gauntlet 3.75-inch Marvel set sold out, over 12 hours after being offered. Update 2: The Jabba the Hutt set is now sold out, 1 hour…

August 4, 2014 / Comments Off on Hasbro SDCC Exclusives Now Available Online! / Read More

Fangirls Assemble: Her Universe Announces Marvel Line of Apparel

Her Universe, a company devoted to making clothes and accessories for geek girls, has just revealed a new line inspired by the heroes of Marvel Comics. The press release reads:…

June 19, 2014 / Comments Off on Fangirls Assemble: Her Universe Announces Marvel Line of Apparel / Read More

The Marvel Shop Returns at NYCC

For Marvel statue and toy collectors attending San Diego Comic Con in July, 2013 the first stop was The Marvel Shop. Now at New York Comic Con in October 2013…

October 1, 2013 / Comments Off on The Marvel Shop Returns at NYCC / Read More

Film Fans of All Types Can Enjoy Days of the Dead

To someone who’s never been to a horror convention the thought could be as frightening as the blood-soaked splatter fests that appear on screen. One could imagine pale, pierced social…

July 12, 2013 / Comments Off on Film Fans of All Types Can Enjoy Days of the Dead / Read More

Marvel Store to Debut at SDCC, Old Man Logan Figure Available

If you’ve attended San Diego Comic-Con International you know Marvel’s booth is a must-see. From a large Avengers stage to a life-sized Iron Man 3 Hall of Armor, the…

June 28, 2013 / Comments Off on Marvel Store to Debut at SDCC, Old Man Logan Figure Available / Read More

Underground Collecting Goes Public at the Star Wars Celebration VI Swap Meet

At Star Wars Celebration some of the hottest, hard to find collectibles aren’t on the show floor but in the suitcase of your fellow fan. Hotel sales have long been…

August 9, 2012 / Comments Off on Underground Collecting Goes Public at the Star Wars Celebration VI Swap Meet / Read More

Diamond Select Reveals Celebration VI Exclusive Collectible Bank

Information in this article comes from Episode 355 of With Star Wars Celebration VI coming soon more exclusives are being announced. Today Diamond Select Toys reveals two exclusive Star…

July 24, 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More

Fan Fiction Recognized by Random House at San Diego Comic-Con

Random House Audio Invites Fan Fiction Authors to Record Their Stories at Comic-Con International in San Diego One story will be selected by RH Audio producers to be recorded…

July 2, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More