Equipment: Star Trek’s Enterprise-E Makes ‘First Contact,’ and the Excelsior Joins the Fleet

Posted on 2013/05/19 by James

Diamond Select’s fleet of electronic Star Trek ships is undergoing a rapid expansion of late, and two new Excelsior1starships are preparing to join fans’ collections!

First up is a limited variation on the U.S.S. Enterprise E – the First Contact edition! With a new, detailed paint scheme based on Star Trek: First Contact, this new E is visually distinctive from the previous edition,
which was based on its appearance in Star Trek: Nemesis. With the same great lights and sounds as the previous E, it will be a striking addition to any fan’s collection, and will be ready to ship this summer. Continue reading →

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E.V.A.: Gina Torres of ‘Serenity,’ ‘Firefly’ Added To Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 1-2

Posted on 2013/05/19 by James

The fans asked… and Wizard World has answered.  Actress Gina Gina_Torres_photo_by_Giuliano_Bekar-LO
Torres, who played “Zoë Washburne” in Firefly,” and Serenity, will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, joining fellow cast members Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, and Jewel Staite at the event, set for May 30 – June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. Continue reading →

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Hard Copy: Dead Space Liberation Review

Posted on 2013/05/18 by James

The dark and mysterious depths of space have fascinated manDead Space Liberation for centuries. Countless explorers and writers have spent swaths of their lives sitting and wondering what may lurk in the tiny cracks of space. In the case of Dead Space: Liberation, Electronic Arts newest Dead Space graphic novel, the answer is isolation and possible human extinction. Continue reading →

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Astronaut Selection (Contest): Win a Pair of Purple “Goo” Gloves from the Set of Warehouse 13

Posted on 2013/05/09 by James

Back in October a group of reporters were able to venture to the set of Warehouse 13. While we were there we were able to explore, take photos and talk to the cast. Some of usWarehouse 13 rubber gloves were able to leave with parting gifts…official Warehouse purple gloves.

As I was leaving one of the prop people told me to grab a couple of pairs of gloves since next season they are going to cloth from the current rubber. Well I have 2 pairs and if you are a fan of Warehouse 13 you may want a pair too. Continue reading →

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Hard Copy: Heed The Creed…Assassin’s Creed Graphic Novel Review

Posted on 2013/05/09 by James

White cloaks, vague historical conspiracies, and arm blades impaling unsuspecting victimsacdesmond are just a few things people have come to expect from the Assassin’s Creed universe. In these regards the three-part English adapted graphic novels will not disappoint.

 

Published through Titan Books, the trilogy is adapted from the 2009 French graphic novels of the same titles. Book one is titled Desmond, book two is Accipiter, and book three Acquilis.  Written by Éric Corbeyran, the three novels take you on a fast paced adventure that begins just before the events of Assassin’s Creed 2, the novel’s video game counterpart, and follows hero Desmond and a band of assassins as they attempt to thwart the evil Templars.  While any stalwart fan will notice that the novels do not link up perfectly with the games, they do well in providing some back story otherwise unavailable. Continue reading →

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Equipment: Nerf Rough Cut Review

Posted on 2013/05/09 by James

Nerf does a great job making sci-fi looking blasters. 2013 has seen IMG_5032Nerf turn away from the yellow/orange color scheme opting for a more aesthetically pleasing blue/white, but that hasn’t been their only change; Nerf has also kicked up the power. The new line boasts up to a 75ft range on everything. This is great for those of us who don’t mod their blasters. When I saw the Rough Cut I knew I had to have one. Continue reading →

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Equipment: Star Trek Select Line Gets Packaging Shots!

Posted on 2013/05/09 by James

The Star Trek Select line is almost upon us! The new serieStarTrekSelectCaptKirk_pkg1s will feature
the first new 7″ Star Trek figures to come out of Diamond Select Toys in
quite some time, and we’re pretty excited about it. With detailed
sculpting by Patrick Piggott, each figure comes with multiple
interchangeable parts and a deluxe diorama base, as well as a second,
non-poseable figure to interact with! And now we have packaging pics! Continue reading →

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E.V.A.-Nathan Fillion Unable To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

Posted on 2013/05/09 by James

Wizard World has been advised that Nathan Fillion will be unable to attend Wizard World Wizard-World-Philly-LogoPhiladelphia Comic Con because of an unexpected scheduling conflict. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

All VIP Tickets, Serenity VIP Tickets, Photo Ops, Dual Photo Ops, Group Photo Ops and Autographs will be refunded, please allow a few days for processing. If you still wish to attend Philadelphia Comic Con, you can repurchase tickets at wizardworld.com, email support@ticketleap.com, or call them directly at 877-849-5327 to exchange your tickets and receive a partial refund or pay the difference for a new ticket. Thank you for your support and understanding. Continue reading →

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Vids: Superman Unbound Review

Posted on 2013/05/04 by James

Superman: Unbound is the newest offering from DC Animation. This time around Mattsuperman-unbound-blu-ray Bomer (White Collar) voices the Last Son of Krypton with Stana Katic (Castle) as Lois Lane and Molly Quinn (Castle) as Supergirl. I have to say when I first heard that Bomer was taking over voice duties I was disappointed it wasn’t Tim Daly, but I now think that Bomer is a great successor. Continue reading →

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Hard Copy: Captain Action-The Riddle of the Glowing Men Review

Posted on 2013/05/03 by James

What do you get when you mix Mission Impossible, The Man from Captain Action Riddle of the Glowing Men CoverU.N.C.L.E. and Jonny Quest? You get The Riddle of the Glowing Men written by Jim Beard.

 

The swinging sixties were a time a time of highs and lows for the world. The two great super powers, America and the Soviet Union crossed paths many times somehow avoiding a nuclear confrontation. A hot war raged in Southeast Asia, a Cold War kept the human race one button push from Armageddon and space was the preferred destination. Because of the tension in the world, the spy genre was at its peak, in novels, on television and on the big screen. The sixties were and are a rich backdrop for a novel, especially the newest offering from author Jim Beard entitled, Captain Action-The Riddle of the Glowing Men. Continue reading →

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