The Crow: Curare #1 another 5 out of 5 from IDW!
from Rob, June 17th, 2013 11:43 pm, Comic Book Reviews

By Robert “Rob Base” Greenwood

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A washed up cop, bodies of dead and abuse children, flashes of moments that could only be interpreted as schizophrenia. This is the story told in this first issue.

“He sleeps, and in sleeping he dreams of small, distorted clouds like crippled children, twisting and crawling across a sky the color of sewer water.”

A once hard-working detective is now alone. He drinks and smokes way too much. His life is in a dilapidated state. And he knows all too well what it all means. All these dynamic images would classify under any well written drama be it on TV, in a book or in a movie.

Yet it’s in the first issue of a comic book, not just any comic book, it’s a Crow comic. James O’Barr has found his rhythm again and these last few crow books are all over the map and all over time.

This story written to take place in the 1970s feels and acts just like as if you are there. This book is a solid 5/5 and should be read right now!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Old Hob – Micro Series from IDW
from Rob, June 17th, 2013 11:42 pm, Comic Book Reviews

By Robert “Rob Base” Greenwood

If you have read my other reviews you will know that I am a sucker for all these great Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. I just recently gave The Secret Origin of the Foot a 5/5. This issue stars Old Hob, He is a creation from  IDW’s editor-in-chief, Chris Ryall. Yet reading him in this issue you feel like you should already know him.

He loosely reminds me of Hallocat from Archie Adventure Series (bio from turtlepedia.wikia.com):

HallocatHallocat (previously known as ‘Pookey’ before the mutation) was a truckers pet cat, his owner had been illegally dumping toxic waste for a chemical plant whose foreman did not want to dispose of the waste properly in an effort to cut costs. One day, Pookey got under the foreman’s feet, tripping him. In a fit of anger, the foreman picked him up and threw him into a vat of toxic waste (which was actually mutagen).

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And this is Old Hob‘s origin (Also from turtlepedia.wikia.com):

OhobOld Hob was a stray cat that came across the Turtles and Splinter after they were dropped by the pair of ninja that had stolen them from Stockgen. The mutagen that was included with them had spilled, and Old Hob had come in contact with the agent as well. He tried to scurry off with a pre-mutated Raphael. Old Hob’s eye was clawed out by Splinter. He would later mutate and team up with Baxter Stockman to get revenge on Splinter and the Turtles. Since the mutagen Old Hob came into contact was contaminated, he was sent to bring in the other mutants, alive or dead, in order to get the mutagen samples from their blood. He was put in charge of a street gang and tried multiple times to take down Splinter and the Turtles.

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Old Hob is telling his origin story in a very film Noir style, He has a hatred for humans and a greater hatred for Master Splinter. This story is very existential in its delivery and so typical in its structure. This doesn’t take away from the character at all.

Most Comic book villains fall prey for this very set up, Old Hob may not be The turtles version of Doctor Doom but he most certainly isn’t Paste Pot Pete! He will be a force to be reckoned with.

I am hoping this story picks up and we learn what his plans are. For this I am giving Old Hob a solid 3/5 and once again IDW makes us love being a Turtle !!!!

Pacific Rim Action Figures Bring the Battle Home
from Bill, June 17th, 2013 11:07 pm, Toys

Pacific Rim Action Figures Bring the Battle Home
Gipsy Danger, Crimson Typhoon and Knifehead, oh my!

Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim is everything we could want from a movie: enormous robots fighting behemoth monsters. Jaegers and Kaiju don’t just look good on screen, they’ll look great on your shelf or, dare we say, desk? NECA has unveiled the first line of 7″ Pacific Rim figures to spice up your office or play time. Just make sure the boss isn’t watching when you “cancel the apocalypse.”
The first set features three figures: Jaegers Gipsy Danger and Crimson Typhoon and horrific Kaiju Knifehead. You can get a look at the figures on Nerdist.com. Meticulously faithful to their film counterparts, these toys have been created directly from the digital files used by ILM during the making of the movie. They’re about as close as you can get to having a real Jaeger short of building a fullsize one yourself, but then you have to worry about finding parking.
If these figures seem like something you’d like to have at your fingertips, then they’re available now for purchase, or, by entering our exclusive contest, you could win yourself a complete set of Pacific Rim Series 1 figures from NECA to demolish your LEGO cities as you see fit. All you have to do is enter here, then head to our Facebook, Twitter and Google+ pages for more chances to win. Be sure to “Like” Legendary on Facebook and follow @Legendary on Twitter to keep up with the latest on Pacific Rim, coming to theaters July 12th.

NECA/WizKi​ds Announces Month-Long Pacific Rim Giveaway Extravagan​za
from Bill, June 17th, 2013 11:04 pm, Entertainment, Toys

 

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With the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated film “Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures PACIFIC RIM”, and the release of the Pacific Rim Action Figure line and movie-themed HeroClix just around the corner, NECA/WizKids today announced a month-long giveaway extravaganza, featuring NECA Pacific Rim prizes and prize packs that will be awarded weekly.

One winner will be awarded weekly, and prizes include WizKids Games’ upcoming Pacific Rim HeroClix Gravity Feeds and mini-games, as well as NECA’s 7” scale Pacific Rim Action Figures. Prize packs will vary and a total of four prizes packs will be awarded during the giveaway.

The giveaway ends July 15. There is no purchase necessary, participants may enter once per day. Each weekly winner will be selected at random and notified via email.

For more details and to enter, visit: www.necaonline.com/pacificrimgiveaway

VENDITTI and NORD Eradicate PLANET DEATH in X-O MANOWAR #14
from Bill, June 17th, 2013 11:00 pm, comic book

VENDITTI and NORD Eradicate PLANET DEATH in X-O MANOWAR #14 

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of X-O Manowar #14 – the explosive final chapter of PLANET DEATH from New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern, The Surrogates) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan)! X-O Manowar has conquered. He has killed. But can he reign over PLANET DEATH?
With a coalition army of alien freedom fighters at his back, X-O Manowar has brought the throneworld of his alien oppressors, the Vine, to the brink of collapse. And now, with their ultimate weapon at his command, the final battle for the Vine planet of Loam is about to begin. The time of X-O Manowar’s vengeance has finally come – and, with it, a monumental revelation that will redefine everything we thought we knew about Aric of Dacia and his future in the Valiant Universe.
The first year of X-O Manowar thunders into its world-ending conclusion as Robert Venditti and Cary Nord deliver the final blow to PLANET DEATH on June 26th in X-O Manowar #14! And look for the limited X-O Manowar #14 8-Bit Variant by artist Matthew Waite!
For more information on X-O Manowar and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter and at ValiantUniverse.com.
X-O MANOWAR #14
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (APR131288)
8-Bit Variant by MATTHEW WAITE (APR131289)
$3.99/T+/32 pgs.
ON SALE 6/26/13
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The First Lost in Space Minimates are Exclusively at Comic-Con International!
from Bill, June 17th, 2013 10:56 pm, Uncategorized

Diamond Select Toys announced their new line of Minimates based on the classic TV show Lost in Space at this year’s New York Toy Fair, and now they’re announcing where the first set will be available: this year’s San Diego Comic-Con!
The Comic-Con exclusive Lost in Space Minimates two-pack includes Dr. Zachary Smith and the robot B-9 in glorious black-and-white, just like the original TV show. Each Minimate mini-figure stands approximately 2 inches tall, with interchangeable parts and accessories, including a laser pistol and two additional Dr. Smith heads that capture his wide array of facial expressions. They will come packaged on a full-color blister card.
The set will be available at the Diamond Select Toys booth, #2607, at a price of $10. Comic-Con International runs from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday July 21, with a Preview night on Wednesday.

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The Déjà vu Collection
from Bill, June 17th, 2013 10:46 pm, Toys

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Come to the Summer Launch Party & be the  first to glimpse the NEW Déjà vu Collection!
 

Deja Vu
 

  

 

Déjà vu, a French term meaning literally “already seen”, is the phenomenon of having the strong sensation that an event or experience currently being experienced has been experienced in the past, whether it has actually happened or not.

 

Was there a time when you thought someone you passed on the street seemed strangely familiar, even though you’ve never met them?  Do you have a strong connection to a place that you’ve never visited?  Do you have recurring dreams about a relationship you know never happened?

 

It’s constantly happening to Penelope and she doesn’t understand why.  Could it be she’s remembering something she read in a book or saw in a movie? Or are they repressed memories from past lives, perhaps? Penelope just chalks it up to Déjà vu… but is it really that simple?

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, August 17th, 2013 Tonner Doll will proudly present two lives as part of the new direct-to-consumer exclusive Déjà vu Collection.  Get the strange sensation of Déjà vu and be the first to experience a whole new concept in fashion dolls!

 

Our heroine is 16″ in height and boasts a completely new Robert Tonner body and head sculpt, and a compelling story with equally compelling fashions from across the spans of time. 

 

After encountering Déjà vu, you’ll never look at a 16″ fashion doll the same way – no matter how many lives you’ve had!

 

By the way, how many lives have you had?

 

 

Do not miss this debut, Doll Lovers – join us for the

Summer Launch Party luncheon at the Hudson Valley’s inviting Wiltwyck Country Club on Saturday, August 17th from 11-3pm.  You won’t be leaving empty handed – you’ll receive a Déjà vu souvenir – the premiere doll in the collection! 

 

The Summer Launch Party is limited to just 200 attendees – and it’s filling up fast – so sign up now!  Registration is $199 per person.  

Click HERE to register

Dark Horse Unveils Game of Thrones White Walker Statue!
from Bill, June 17th, 2013 10:44 pm, Entertainment, Toys

DARK HORSE OFFICIALLY UNVEILS THE

GAME OF THRONES® WHITE WALKER STATUE 

This highly anticipated collectible featured in

Diamond Comics Distributors’ September-dated PREVIEWS catalog!

 MILWAUKIE, OR, JUNE 17–Following its “sneak” debut to the industry at this year’s Toy Fair International, Game of Thrones fans have been clamoring for an official release date, and images of HBO® and Dark Horse’s White Walker statue.

 Arriving at finer comic shops, bookstores, and specialty retailers on December 18, 2013, the White Walker is a hand-painted, numbered limited edition collectible. Each bust is packaged in full-color collector box, will include a numbered certificate of authenticity. Retail price is $124.99.

White Walkers, or the Others, are a fierce mythological race who are seldom seen as they lurk and prey in their land in the frozen north of Westeros. The Wall was constructed ages ago to keep them isolated.  This evil creature speaks in cracked tones and brandishes a deadly icy weapon, as immortalized in this beautiful collectible piece.

“The first appearance of the White Walker was the climax of the show’s second season,” Dark Horse’s David Scroggy recalled. “We thought that would be a perfect image to seize. We used exotic resins to simulate his ice spear, and will also re-create the striking blue luminosity of his piercing eyes. Game of Thrones is one of the best television sagas ever, and we owe it to the audience to capture every detail. Hopefully, we’ve succeeded.”

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About Dark Horse

Founded in1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, Guillermo Del Toro and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties such as The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, EVE: Online, Halo, Serenity, Game of Thrones and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.

About HBO Global Licensing HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network’s award-winning programming.  With products created around classic series like the The Sopranos® and Sex and the City® to current hits like True Blood® and Entourage®, items include fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, games, books as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands.  Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.  HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Wrestling After thought
from Rob, June 17th, 2013 7:30 pm, Entertainment

Wrestling Afterthought

Payback 2013: The night the Divas stole the show!

Father’s Day is, and has been, a time honored tradition and nothing says Happy Father’s Day like a good old fashion WWE approved PPV.

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After the celebration with family,  my wife, child and Icame home and as a special gift we ordered the WWE Payback PPV. About 10 minutes in, my 2 year old fell asleep, allowing my wife and I to finally enjoy a PPV for the first time in a few years.

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The night was filled with high expectations and, at least for me, it delivered on all fronts. No one match was a true show stopper since all the wrestlers gave it their collective all.

But one match in particular gave the Chicago audience and fans watching at home a collective gasp and a sigh of relief when the AJ Lee vs Kaitlyn Divas title match started.

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WWE’s track record for amazing Women’s matches has fallen in years with talent like Gail Kim and Mickey James  both working for TNA.

Yet, Sunday night we were treated to a brawl/clinic and submission match from the heavens.  AJ Lee has now more than ever proven she is a force to be reckoned with and a future Hall of Famer.

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Kaitlyn and AJ gave the fans a 5 star match and a finisher to be remembered. The Chicago crowed ate it up and, in true fashion, let their voice be heard that yes, this was a great match. Nothing was “dumbed down” (a la Scott Steiner).

If you haven’t seen this PPV, it will be On Demand all week and is a must watch.

With matches trying to show stop each other, it was great to see two of wrestling’s most talented females bring the house down.

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The show had everything you would want in a PPV and made you wish that they would have booked this match for Wrestlemania.

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The truthfulness of facts 6/14/13
from Rob, June 17th, 2013 7:26 pm, comic strips

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