Equipment: Glassware from Diamond Select for all your Geek Needs…and then some

This week, your local comic shop is the place to get great NBX_OogieBoogiehousewares, as Diamond Select Toys ships new glassware from some of your favorite movies and TV shows! Tumblers from The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Muppet Show, plus pint glasses from National Lampoon’s Vacation, are on sale now at your local comic shop, as well as your favorite online retailers. So find a shop at comicshoplocator.com, and reserve yours today!

 

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Vids: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Now Available on DVD and Blu-Ray

The last of the Harry Potter books was released in the FB 2summer of 2007. Fans of the books and subsequent movies wanted to see more of The Boy Who Lived but it seemed his story was over. Ten years later J.K. Rowling has taken fans back to the world of wizards to tell a tale that happened long before young Harry received his owl from Hogwarts. Continue reading

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Vids: Animated “Wonder Woman: Commemorative Edition” coming to Digital HD (5/2/17) & Blu-ray/DVD (5/16/17)

Return to the realm of Amazonian warriors, Greek gods and 1000632628BRDFLTO_8defefemythological creatures – all unleashed on modern civilization – as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment honors the world’s greatest female super hero with the release of Wonder Woman: Commemorative Edition. The feature-length, PG-13 rated animated film, one of the best-reviewed entries in the decade-long history of the DC Universe Original Movies, will be distributed on Digital HD on May 2, 2017 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD on May 16, 2017. Continue reading

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Equipment: Hasbro at Toy Fair 2017 Coverage Part 1…Star Wars Black Series and More

Hasbro has always been one of my more nostalgic DSCN5582stops at Toy Fair. I grew up with playing with G.I. Joes and Star Wars figures so seeing these toys brings back memories of a simpler time. Sure those days are gone but some things never change at least not for me. There is still a possibility of finding me sitting in front of the TV watching cartoons, eating a bowl of sugary cereal and playing with toys, or I would say, last Saturday. Continue reading

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Equipment: 2017 Visit to The Coop at Toy Fair…Geek Chic at its Finest

Some years ago while I wandered around Toy Fair I came the coop logoacross a booth that was displaying pet products and bags. There was something about this crew that I liked. When we spoke it seemed as though I had found kindred spirits. Now some years have passed and I have done many reviews for The Coop and I realized that I was correct about them…they were on the edge of greatness. Continue reading

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Equipment: Mattel at Toy Fair 2017 From Barbie to Wonder Woman The Ladies Rule This Year

I have often referred to Toy Fair as a trip to Santa’s workshop. mattel-logoThere is so much to look at and it usually turns into a shopping list of wants for me. There are so many companies that attend and it is impossible to see everything in the short amount of time no matter how well good you think you are. Did I mention, it is impossible to see everything? Continue reading

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Equipment: Check Out the Kickstarter for the Limited Edition Lord of the Rings Ring Set

We here at Geekstronomy don’t normally supportShire Mint Post Kickstarter campaigns. When we do it is for a close friend or because the product is just that impressive. Well, the people at the Shire Post Mint produce some incredible coin replicas and they have started a Kickstarter for a new Lord of the Rings coin set.

These very impressive coins look and feel just like real coins but are not legal tender outside of Middle Earth. Each coin is highly detailed and is perfect for the Lord of the Rings fan in your life. I don’t believe you will be disappointed in these coins. Continue reading

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Vids: Check Out the Prologue to ALIEN: COVENANT

Alien: Covenant is the latest installment of the alien-film-header-v6-front-main-stagevery popular Alien franchise. The premiere is still a couple of months away but we have a great first look to whet your appetite.  Though there hasn’t been much released on the film as of yet I think it is safe to assume that the crew of the spaceship Covenant encounter some xenomorphs. There is also a really good chance that (spoilers) people are going to die. Personally  I can’t wait for the release. Continue reading

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Vids: From Lionsgate Hacksaw Ridge Now Available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD

Hacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of HacksawDesmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers, was wounded by a grenade, and hit by snipers. Doss was the first conscientious objector to ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor. Continue reading

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Equipment: The Coop Star Trek 50th Anniversary Universal Traveler Duffel Bag

Aside from the advancements in technology, the 23rd centuryDSCN4676 isn’t much different from the current 21st century. Sometimes you just need to get away. Let’s face it, life can become overwhelming and sometimes you need shore leave or maybe just an extended liberty. When that happens, what will you carry your clothes and equipment in?  When you want to get away you need some way to carry your gear and that is where the Coop comes in to save the day. The Coop, as you know, are the producers are high quality bags and merchandise. Continue reading

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