The Marvel Minimates in Diamond Select Toys’ upcoming “Strange Ta
les” box set were inspired by classic Marvel horror comics of yesteryear, but until today they have been only legend. However, new photographic evidence has surfaced that captures the box set’s four characters in their natural habitats, proving once and for all that these Minimates are real… and awesome! Continue reading
Equipment: Strange Tales Marvel Minimates Coming Soon from Diamond Select
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Training Simulations: Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 Remastered Coming Soon
SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment announced that i
t will be releasing the HD remastered editions of FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2 in 2013 for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment and PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment systems. Continue reading
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Training Simulations: DuckTales Remastered Announced by Capcom
Capcom ended its panel at the PAX East convention last week w
ith the announcement that three titles from its revered catalogue – DuckTales , Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – are making a welcome return on multiple platforms in the coming months. Originally released in 1989 on the Nintendo Entertainment System, DuckTales was widely acknowledged as one of that generation’s seminal platform titles. Taking its cue from the Disney cartoon series of the same name, DuckTales Remastered follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck as he explores differently themed worlds to collect their treasures and become the world’s richest duck. I can honestly say it was also my first peek into electronic 8-bit music love…it’s so bad, it’s awesome. Go moon theme GO! Continue reading
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Equipment: Star Trek Klingon Disruptor from Diamond Select Toys
The Klingons are a culture steeped in tradition, shrouded i
n mystery and fueled by combat. The evolution of Klingons has been quite drastic. The Klingons that were once a race of conniving, smooth cranium warmongers has become a species that prides itself on honor and duty. What hasn’t changed is their love of combat and weapons. When not trying to kill an opponent with one of a variety of edged weapon they go to the old stand-by, a Klingon Disruptor. This weapon is larger than its Federation counterpart and like the Klingons themselves it is very intimidating looking. Continue reading
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Vids: Star Trek: Into Darkness Newest Trailer
The new UK trailer for Star Trek: Into Darkness has hit the i
nternet and it just makes me want May to be here already. In this trailer we find out that Benedict Cumberbatch’s character is a top agent for Starfleet (so not Khan?) and has gone rogue. This is the most action packed trailer to date. Continue reading
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Equipment: Diamond Select Toys Star Trek Original Series Landing Party Kit
I have been a fan of Star Trek for as long as I can remember
. According to my father I could recite Kirk’s “Space the final frontier” speech verbatim from the age of 5. One of my fondest Trek related memories comes from when I was in 3rd grade. I had arrived home from school and after changing out of my uniform my mother presented me with the AMT Exploration Kit, which consisted of a tricorder, phaser and communicator. The models had already been assembled by my cousin Anthony, meaning I didn’t have to wait to play with them. I loved that set. Sadly over the years those models gave in to the ravages of time. The good thing is that Diamond Select Toys now has a modern take on that model kit and it is amazing. Continue reading
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Food Packs: Hot Doug’s The Sausage Superstore and Encased Meat Emporium
After hearing so much about Hot Doug’s from television (No Reservat
ions) and the internet I thought, since I was in Chicago, I needed to make the pilgrimage. Seemingly situated away from any type of public transportation Hot Doug’s really draws a crowd. Here we were on a rainy Friday afternoon standing in line for hot dogs…seriously? I was assured that had I come on a Saturday the line would have been longer but either way it was worth the wait. Continue reading
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Equipment: New from DST The U.S.S. Enterprise-E from Star Trek: Nemesis is in Stores Now
We finally got in a production sample of Diamond Select Toys’ new Star Trek: Nemesis 
edition of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E, so we thought we’d take some photos to show off the ship’s paint job and lighting effects! Continue reading
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Training Simulations: Lost Planet 3 is Coming!
The extreme conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series ret
urn, harsher than ever before, with the release of Lost Planet 3 across North America on June 25 and in Europe on June 28. The latest chapter in the Lost Planet series will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Continue reading
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Training Simulations: Alien Spidy Ships March 20 Coming from Reverb
Kalypso Media Digital Ltd. announced last week its long-awaited action
-platformer Alien Spidy will hit Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points, and the Apple Mac and Windows® PC for $9.99 Wednesday, March 20. The PlayStation® Network version will launch soon thereafter. Continue reading
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