Author Archives: James
Hard Copy: The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story
I think my fascination with production art and designs goes back to when I saw Ralph McQuarrie’s art for the first Star Wars movie. Here we are many, many years later and I am still enthralled by art books. Some … Continue reading
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Tagged Abrams Books, Abrams Publishing, Alden Ehrenreich, Chewbacca, Donald Glover, Emilia Clarke, George Lucas, Han Solo, Harrison Ford, James Clyne, Neil Lamont, Paul Bettany, Phil Szostak, Qi'ra, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson
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Equipment: DC Collectibles Announces SDCC 2018 Exclusive Figures…Batman Fans Get Ready to Spend Money!
With San Diego Comic-Con 2018 right around the corner, DC Collectibles is ready to dazzle the show floor with three Comic-Con exclusive Batman designer vinyl figures from their cutting-edge DC Artists Alley line. Illustrator Chris Uminga’s unique take on DC’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Artist Alley, Chris Uminga, Convention Exclusive, DC Artist Alley: Batman, DC Collectibles, San Diego Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con Exclusives, SDCC
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Equipment: First Look at Hasbro’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Toy Line
Coming this Christmas from Sony is the highly anticipated, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This animated adventure introduces us to Miles Morales, the other Spider-Man. The story spans alternate realities with various spider powered individuals joining forces to stop a threat … Continue reading
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Tagged Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, King Pin, Miles Morales, Spider-man, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Titan Hero Series
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Equipment: Mezco Toys Announces Pre-Orders Open for the One: 12 Collection Hela from Thor: Ragnarok
In Marvel Studio’s Thor: Ragnarok, Hela is released from prison following Odin’s death. Planning to rule Asgard and create an empire, the Goddess of Death must first face off against her young brother, Thor, and his team known as ‘The … Continue reading
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Tagged Action Figure, Asgard, Cate Blanchett, Hela, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe, MCU, Mezco One:12, Mezco Toyz, One:12 Collective, Ragnarok, The Avengers, The Hulk, Thor: Ragnarok
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Equipment: Hasbro Announces Marvel Legends Red Skull figure with Glowing Tesseract as a Comic Con Exclusive
When Iron Man premiered in 2008, he ushered in the age of heroes. Now Marvel is celebrating 10 years of superhero movies and there is no sign of the MCU slowing down. It hasn’t been just Marvel movies but 10 … Continue reading
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Tagged Action Figure, Captain America, Convention Exclusive, Dr. Zola, Hydra, Limited Edition, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Legends, MCU, Stone Keeper, The Red Skull, Villain, World War II
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Equipment: DST Brings Marvel Gallery PVCs, DC Vinimates and More to SDCC 2018!
Comic-Con International is approaching, and from July 19-22 Diamond Select Toys will be in San Diego, showing off their upcoming products and of course offering exclusive items! With three new Marvel Gallery PVC dioramas, one new DC Vinimates vinyl figure … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance of Terror, Batman: The Animated Series, Captain Kirk, Catwoman, DC, DC Comics, Diamond Select Toys, Dr. McCoy, DST, Grey Hulk, Mr. Spock, PVC Diorama, Romulan Bird of Prey, San Diego Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con Exclusives, SDCC, SDCC Exclusive, Star Trek, Star Trek The Animated Series, Superman, The Enterprise Incident, Vinimates, White Phoenix, X-23
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Equipment: New from Mezco The One:12 Collective Punisher: Special Ops Edition Availabe only at SDCC (Pre-Orders are Sold Out!)
The One:12 Collective Punisher: Special Ops Edition includes three head portraits, two encompassing the intensity of Frank Castle’s character and one all-new armored skull mask. He comes outfitted in an aramid fiber suit with ballistic plated protection and his classic … Continue reading
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Tagged Action Figure, Danny Rand, Frank Castle, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Marvel, Marvel Comics, MCU, Mezco, Mezco Toyz, Neflix, One: 12, One: 12 Collection, The Punisher
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Equipment: Mezco Set to Unleash King Kong…Pre-Orders Now Available
When the original King Kong premiered in 1933 the special effects were groundbreaking for their time. The stop motion effects were achieved by Willis O’Brien and Buzz Gibson. Stop motion isn’t used much (if not at all) any longer but … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis, Ann Darrow, Bruce Cabot, Fay Wray, Giant Monster, Godzilla, Jack Black, King Kong, Mezco, Mezco Toyz, Robert Armstrong, Skull Island
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Hard Copy: A Review of the New Novel, A Mound Over Hell by Gary Morgenstein
Great science fiction transcends its own narrative; it is impossible to pigeonhole it. The most significant works of science fiction were so important precisely because they did not remain within the original, limited definition of the genre. Philip K. Dick, … Continue reading
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Tagged A Mound Over Hell, Baseball, Dystopian Future, Gary Morgenstein, Science Fiction, World War III
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