Equipment: Lost in Space Action Figure 2-Pack Will Robinson and the Robot from Well Played Toys

I can’t believe that it has been 3 years since I first came across Well Played Toys at Toy Fair; it is a mildly amusing tale. I kept seeing signs around the convention about Lost in Space toys and a room number and I became determined to find their booth. Between interviews and other coverage my photographer and I began to search for this “mystery” room. Each time we asked for directions no one had a clue where this booth might be located. This whole matter became a running joke, we were sure we would never find the Lost in Space toys; I am glad that we were wrong.

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Equipment: 2021 Keepsake Ornaments from Hallmark…Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars

The holiday season hasn’t always been my favorite time of year but there is one thing I love about the holidays, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. Each year the ornaments get more elaborate, such as the talking ones that interact or ones that have such fine detail. These ornaments are really something that could be displayed year-round because they are little works of art. Continue reading

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Equipment: Nerf and Minecraft Join Forces for Real World Play

Hasbro has announced a partnership with Minecraft that brings the world of adventures and limitless possibilities to life with an all-new line of NERF Minecraft blasters. Featuring iconic favorites inspired by Minecraft & Minecraft Dungeons, fans can take their imagination from in-game to real-world Minecraft play.

Minecraft players and NERF fans can purchase the entire block-breaking line of blasters featuring the Minecraft Pillager’s Crossbow and the Minecraft Dungeons Stormlander starting today on Walmart.com. Also available for preorder is a line of Nerf MicroShots featuring the Minecraft Ender Dragon, Minecraft Ghast, and Minecraft Guardian.

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Equipment: General Kenobi Leads the Attack at Big Bad Toy Store

Anticipation is building for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series on Disney+, and interest in the influential Jedi is at a height not seen since the Revenge of the Sith! Now, Obi-Wan dons his armor once more for an all-new statue by Gentle Giant Ltd. exclusively available at bigbadtoystore.com and gentlegiantltd.com!

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Hard Copy: Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron from Insight Editions

James Cameron has blazed a trail through the cinematic landscape with a series of groundbreaking films that have each become deeply embedded in the popular imagination. But while Cameron has created and employed advanced filmmaking technologies to realize his unique vision, his process of creative ideation began with pen, pencil, and paints long before he picked up a camera. 

 

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Vids: Coming to Home Video this January is Denis Villeneuve’s Vision of the Frank Herbert Classic, Dune

Embark on a mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey when Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on December 3. The critically acclaimed film, which has garnered more than $350 million at the global box office, was directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth, based on the seminal bestselling novel of the same name written by Frank Herbert. “Dune” stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (“Call Me by Your Name,” “Little Women”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Doctor Sleep,” “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”), Oscar Isaac (the “Star Wars” franchise), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (“Milk,” “Avengers: Infinity War”), Stellan Skarsgård (TV’s “Chernobyl,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), Dave Bautista (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Avengers: Endgame”), Stephen McKinley Henderson (“Fences,” “Lady Bird”), Zendaya (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” TV’s “Euphoria”), Chang Chen (“Mr. Long,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”), David Dastmalchian (“Blade Runner 2049,” “The Dark Knight”), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” TV’s “Sex Education”), with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling (“45 Years,” “Assassin’s Creed”), with Jason Momoa (“Aquaman,” “Game of Thrones”), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men, “Skyfall”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on January 11. Continue reading

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Vids: “RWBY – Volume 8” on Blu-ray/Digital TODAY from Warner Home Video

More than ever before, the allied forces battling Salem must unite in a single, concerted effort to prevail in the eighth thrilling season of Rooster Teeth’s anime-inspired series RWBY. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will distribute RWBY – Volume 8 on Digital and Blu-ray ($24.98 SRP USA, $29.98 SRP Canada) starting November 23, 2021. Continue reading

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Vids: Coming This February from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment -“The Batman: The Complete Series”

The early years of the Caped Crusader get a closer examination as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings the fully-remastered The Batman: The Complete Series to Blu-ray for the very first time. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the 65-episode box set will be distributed February 1, 2022 by WBHE on Blu-ray+Digital ($69.99 SRP) in the United States, and a Blu-ray only package ($79.98 SRP) in Canada. Continue reading

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Equipment: Hasbro Star Wars Reveals New Tier 2 Unlock of the HasLab Rancor Campaign

Haslab has had some great collectibles such as the Razor Crest and Jabba’s sail barge and now they are getting ready to begin production on the Rancor from Return of the Jedi. This project still needs some backers to go into production but a new tier has been reached which means new bonuses are unlocked. The newest bonus is film-accurate bone accessories and world-building backdrop. Continue reading

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Equipment: Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures Reveal an Exciting Array of DUNE Consumer Product Partners

Coming off the heels of its thrilling success at the global box office and the exciting announcement of plans for Dune: Part Two, Legendary Entertainment, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, announces a robust licensing and merchandise program for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, the critically acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert’s genre-defining and award-winning novel of the same name.  In celebration of the film, a well-curated collection of products is rolling out that will capture the fascination of core fans and collectors while also appealing to those only now discovering the story of the epic hero’s journey of Paul Atreides (played by Oscar® nominee Timothée Chalamet).  The range spans traditional categories, including toys, games, collectibles and apparel, but also features refreshingly unexpected lifestyle and fashion activations. Continue reading

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