There were hundreds of toys at this year’s Toy Fair and one of the things that caught my
eye was something from my childhood, electric football. You may not know what I am talking about but in the days before the Playstation and the Wii there was a football game that would entertain for hours. There weren’t any video games systems in the late 1960’s/early 1970’s. Instead there was this game: a 2 foot long board with plastic players. Continue reading
Equipment: A Blast from the Past Electric Football Scores Again from Tudor Games
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E.V.A.: Diamond Select Toys at Toy Fair
Diamond Select Toys always has the most amazing products. The American International
Toy Fair allowed us to get a look at some of the coolest toys and collectibles that DST is putting out. Pictures don’t do justice to the detail on some of these figures and statues. The head sculpt of Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye is just amazing! Continue reading
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Transmissions: Lost Girl
Lost girl the hit Syfy show has been a great addition to the Syfy line up. If you have never seen
Lost Girl it stars Anna Silk and is the story of Bo, a girl with supernatural powers who battles the forces of evil. The show is smart, funny and well written; think of it as Buffy the Vampire Slayer for adults. Continue reading
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Hard Copy: IDW Teams Doctor Who and Star Trek: The Next Generation
In conjunction with BBC Worldwide Consumer Products and CBS Consumer Products, IDW
Publishing will make history when two of the greatest science-fiction properties of all time come together in a comic book for the first time. The world’s most popular time traveler teams up with the U.S.S. Enterprise crew in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION2, taking fans on an adventure where no man has gone before. Continue reading
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Equipment: Mega Bloks Reveals New Halo Universe Product Line Introducing Mega Bloks Halo Universe “Metal Series” for 2012
MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB) showcases the new and groundbreaking Mega Bloks Halo
Universe Metal Series from their Boys & Collectors toy category at the 2012 American International Toy Fair in New York City. Continue reading
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E.V.A.: Hasbro Press Day at Toy Fair
Hasbro’s preview day gave fans/press the first looks at some of the great things coming
out for 2012. First off was G.I. Joe. With the next G.I. Joe film coming out this summer, 2012’s line is geared toward that release. The 3 ¾ inch figures include great looking sculpts of the film’s stars including Bruce Willis and Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson. Hasbro is focusing on the 3 ¾ inch scale for everything G.I. Joe Retaliation. The only deviation is two 10 inch figures with fighting action. The two figures are Snake Eyes (of course) and Roadblock. The line also features a newly designed H.I.S.S. tank as well some motorcycles and a plane. Continue reading
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Vids: American Dad Volume 7
For the first time ever we have a letter from a fish to our readers. So check it out…
Dear Readers,
Klaus here to remind you that I am still suffering the aftermath of an American inferiority
complex that has left me perpetually entrapped in this hideous amphibious body with this absurd family… But that’s neither here nor there. I’m penning this letter to tell you about something, something important:
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Hard Copy: Dark Horse Comics Collects…BATTLEPUG
The epic tale of blood and drool begins here! Keeping the tradition of its creator-owned
mentality, Dark Horse Comics is pleased to announce its newest venture with Mike Norton—Battlepug! Continue reading
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Vids: Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Have you noticed that things from our childhood are becoming popular 
again? The 1980’s gave birth to some great toys, movies and television. While some of these things have experienced a resurgence (Transformers, G.I. Joe), some haven’t been given the multimillion dollar upgrades but are in our hearts all the same. Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future is one of those shows. Continue reading
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Transmissions: This Week on an All-New White Collar
Neal’s ankle tracker may soon become a thing of the past thanks to his service to the F.B.I.
In this week’s episode, Neal is on the case to track down a missing Stradivarius violin alongside ex-girlfriend Sara Ellis – sparks fly and Neal gets a taste of freedom in New York City. Continue reading
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