Toy Fair '16 Wood Expressions, Inc. Releases Star Trek Tridimensional Chess Set

This is something I know Trekkies have been waiting for. Wood Expressions, Inc. is going to be releasing an official 50th Anniversary Star Trek Tridimensional Chess Set at Toy Fair. 

The deeper I go down the Star Trek hole, the more excited I get for things like this. Here's what they have to say:

WE GAMES RELEASES OFFICIAL 50^TH ANNIVERSARY STAR TREK^TMTRIDIMENSIONAL CHESS SET AT TOY FAIR 2016

 Chess Set Is First and Only Authorized Re-Creation Based on the TV Show

 Los Angeles, CA - February 10, 2016 - Wood Expressions, Inc., maker of WE Games brand of quality board games, is pleased to announce the debut of the first and only authorized re-creation of the Star Trek Tridimensional chess set.  The collectible chess set, from the Franklin Mint and under license by CBS Consumer Products, is being released in honor of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek.

 The chess set is based upon the one seen on board the starship U.S.S. Enterprise.  It was first introduced by Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock in the classic episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”  It will be on display at Toy Fair 2016 in New York, being held at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. WE Games is also promoting several re-styled games with updated packaging that target a new generation of gamers with a more modern appeal. Newly released items include: backgammon sets, domino sets, chess sets and chess pieces, all packaged in the updated, eye-catching WE Games packaging.  Also being showcased this year is WE Games highly popular ‘Made In The USA’ line of games, which debuted at Toy Fair 2014. “We are excited to be able to offer our customers a one-of-a-kind Star Trek chess set in honor of the 50^th anniversary of the popular TV show,”  said WE Games President Ron Reyes. “There is a huge fan base that will enjoy this collectible set which includes three large playing boards and pieces that are precision cast and coated in sterling silver or 24 karat gold.” 

UPDATE: We have seen it. And it is beautiful. If you love Star Trek, love chess, love collectibles, or just love things that look like they can pass as something artistic, then you are going to want to get this. 

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McFarlane Toys Teams with Video Game Giant TITANFALL

Tempe, Ariz. – February 10, 2016– –Comic book icon and toy creator Todd McFarlane announced today that his company, McFarlane Toys has partnered with the video game powerhouse Respawn Entertainment to produce a line of action figures based on the upcoming game, Titanfall 2. The first Titanfall was announced in 2013 and was immediately heralded as a game changer for the first-person-shooter genre of video games. During its reveal at E3 that year, it won over 60 awards including six E3 Critic’s awards: Best in Show, Best Action Game, Best Original Game, Best Console Game, Best PC Game and Best Online Multiplayer. To date, the game has had over 11 million unique players.

McFarlane Toys is well known for delivering top quality figures for the gaming genre including: Halo, Assassin’s Creed and Metal Gear franchises. The upcoming Titanfall figures will be a part of McFarlane’s bold new 2016 Collector Box Program. Each figure will stand seven inches tall, have an average of fifteen points of articulation for incredible poses and play action and feature screen accurate accessories and weapons. The figures will boast the same meticulous level of detail that McFarlane has become known for over the last two decades.

“This is a perfect fit. McFarlane [Toys] was created so I could make cool stuff just like this,” said Todd McFarlane, Owner and CEO of McFarlane Toys. “Without saying too much about the new game… You’re not going to believe where we can take this.”

The McFarlane Toys action figures will be released in conjunction with the highly anticipated launch of Titanfall 2! Fans can visit mcfarlane.com and the McFarlane Toys social media channels for all the latest toy news and visit respawn.com for all the latest upcoming game announcements.

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Diamond Select Toys Licenses New Ghostbusters Film in 2016

Since 2009, Diamond Select Toys has been releasing quality collectibles based on the classic 1984 film Ghostbusters, as well as its live-action and animated sequels and spinoffs. Now, the Maryland-based company is happy to announce that, under license from Sony Pictures Consumer Products,  they will continue that tradition with the new 2016 Ghostbusters film, producing Minimates mini-figures, vehicles, vinyl banks, kitchenware and glassware based on the new film.

Starting around the release of the film, Diamond Select will have a full assortment of Minimates mini-figures, including all four Ghostbusters, supporting cast of characters  and also ghosts. Each Minimates mini-figure will measure approximately 2 inches tall, with up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts. A series of vinyl banks based on the main characters will start up shortly afterwards.

“Ghostbusters is one of our favorite film franchises here at DST,” says Diamond Select Toys President Chuck Terceira. “So we’re excited to be part of the first new film in decades, and we look forward to adding a new cast of characters to our previous Ghostbusters product lines, as well as continuing to release products based on the classic films.”

The "Weird Al" Figure We've Been Waiting For is Coming!

Yesterday, "Weird Al" Yankovic and NECA Toys announced via social media that "Weird Al" will be getting his very own action figure! 

Coming in at 8", the figure will feature tailored fabric clothing, similar to the toys that helped define the '70s, have two interchangeable heads, so you can go from classic Al to modern Al, and will include a mic and accordion. 

I am ridiculously excited about this. NECA has been killing it lately with their nostalgic figures. Home Alone, Nightmare on Elm Street, Contra, and now, "Weird Al"! 

The expected release date in May 2016. Who else plans on getting one?



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Deadpool Shares his Childhood Dreams During Super Bowl 50

It's safe to say that the marketing for the much anticipated Deadpool movie has been amazing.  They all deserve raises.  Seriously, give them mucho money.  

So for the Super Bowl trailer, they didn't give us anything really new.  Nothing surprising there because the film is only days away from the release.  However, we did get some great snark from Deadpool himself.  

So are you going to see this on Friday?  If you aren't sure, check out the Super Bowl trailer to help you decide. 

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Independence Day: Resurgence Super Bowl Commercial

Also making a showing at the Super Bowl is an Independence Day: Resurgence trailer.

I haven't really been excited about this, because I don't think we need a sequel, but the trailer looks good, and if you're going to debut a patriotic commercial, there's no better place to do so than at the Super Bowl.

I don't know if I'm 100% sold on the movie, but this has made me more interested. What do you think? 

Independence Day: Resurgence opens June 24, 2016

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TMNT Trailer Hits Super Bowl 50!

During Super Bowl 50, we got another glimpse at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.  This won't be hitting theaters until June 3rd, but the trailer gives a few more hints to what to expect in the film.

Normally I avoid anything and everything that has Michael Bay involved.  Still, I grew up on the '90's cartoon and there was a great shot of Rocksteady in this trailer.  Might be worthwhile to see Bebop and Rocksteady on the big screen, despite Bay's involvement.  Check out the trailer and let me know what you think!

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X-Men Apocalypse trailer makes a Super Bowl Appearance!

Not to be outdone, Fox shared the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer during the trailer-palooza that is Super Bowl 50. 

To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of Days of Future Past, so I was hesitant about Apocalypse.  I am willing to admit that this was a pretty good trailer.  I was even pleased with the quick glimpse at Olivia Munn's Psylocke.  But make sure to check it out for yourself!

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Batman and Lex Luthor Appear in Commercials During the Super Bowl

Not to be outdone by Marvel releasing a Captain America trailer, Warner Bros. has teamed up with Turkish Airlines (of all people) to promote Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with a little help from Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor.

Turkish Airlines is smart because not only are they flying to Gotham and Metropolis, but they're including handy travel guides to get around the cities.

*More after the break

Captain America: Civil War Super Bowl Trailer

United we stand! Divided we fall! Which side will you choose? Team Cap or Team Iron Man?

Can we all agree that no matter which side we choose, this looks like it's going to be a great movie?

Captain America: Civil War opens May 6th. See you there!

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Review: Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book Archive

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In the last week, BOOM! Studios released all of the Bill and Ted comics that Marvel did back in the early 90's that were written and drawn by Evan Dorkin. BOOM! has had the rights for at least the last couple of years and have now finally put it all together in one, oversized hardcover volume called Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book Archive. Now, I haven't even thought about Bill and Ted for years let alone watched or read it, but BOOM! Studios has been making good decisions and Evan Dorkin is one of my favorite people in comics so I had to give this a read through.

[IGH] At The Movies: Review of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

If you were going to come up with the most ridiculous premise for a big-budget Hollywood film, you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a better one than Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.  Although the title sounds like it came from a round of Cards Against Humanity, the story has a surprisingly solid premise and makes for a fun and unique movie experience.

You’ve probably heard of the literary classic Pride & Prejudice. Originally published more than two hundred years ago in 1813, Jane Austen's beloved classic novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet as she struggles with the societal expectations put upon her in 19th century England. So how in the world do we go from navigating social customs of differing classes to zombie apocalypse?  It actually all comes back to that fantastic title.

Jason Rekulak, the publisher of Quirk Books, was working on parody ideas by combining classic pop-culture character troupes (Ninjas, Pirates, Zombies) with literary classics whose rights are in public domain. When he stumbled across the idea of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” the idea stuck and he shared it with writer Seth Grahame-Smith. Seth took the original work and created an alternate reality where he could incorporate not only the zombie apocalypse, but a heavy infusion of Asian martial arts and weaponry.

LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ Official Trailer

It's here! It's here!

Lego has released the official LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer!



I don't know about you, but I am ridonkulously happy about this. I adore the Lego games. They're so much fun. I wonder if Phasma will have a bigger role. What do you want to be included in the game?

The game arrives June 28, 2016. I know what I'll be doing.

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FUNKO Star Wars POP! Home Ceramic Mugs

You will soon be able to drink your troubles away or concoct your evil schemes with your own Star Wars POP! Home mugs. You have five mugs to choose from - a stormtrooper, everyone's favorite Wookie, Chewbacca, the one and only Boba Fett, the legendary Darth Vader, and everyone's newest obsession, BB-8.

More photos after the break 

Hasbro Studios Reboots Stretch Armstrong

Yep, that's right.  Hasbro Studios announced today that the toy brand we all loved will be appearing in their first original series on Netflix.  

CBS Consumer and ReedPOP Team Up to Give Us Star Trek: Mission New York

In honor of Star Trek's 50th Anniversary, ReedPOP and CBS Consumer Products are joining forces to give us all they've got in the form of an all-new, original Star Trek fan experience. 

I am really excited about this, because unlike Wilderowens, I am a recent Trek lover. What can I say? I grew up in a Star Wars home. But I am loving what I'm seeing. I've watched all the movies, but I really hadn't done much with the shows until recently. I can't tell you how badly I'm slapping myself for not doing this sooner. And that's why I'm so excited about it ST: MNY. This will be the first time I can truly be a part of this amazing community. My goal is to try and finish all the shows, yes, including Enterprise, by Mission. I'm not sure I'll be able to do it, but I'm going to try. So, while I go and watch a few more episodes of Next Gen, you should read the press release and learn more.

"NEW YORK, January 25, 2016 – CBS Consumer Products and ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, are teaming up to launch an all-new original Star Trek fan experience in the birthplace of the Star Trek convention with Star Trek: Mission New York in 2016. 

This three-day event will be the ultimate destination for Star Trek fans, filled with interactive exhibits, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, screenings and much more. Its creation adds to a year filled with Star Trek events and experiences celebrating the franchise’s milestone 50th anniversary. Star Trek: Mission New York will take place September 2-4 at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Additional details about the event including ticket sales, hotel information, guests and exhibitors will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit www.StarTrekMissions.com and the Star Trek: Mission New York social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). 

[IGH] At The Movies: Review of Batman: Bad Blood

Taken at the Batman: Bad Blood World Premiere in NYC

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This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the world premiere of Batman: Bad Blood with some of the other [IGH]ers. They didn’t allow any food or drink in the theater, which is always a bad start when it comes to a movie viewing, but I still had a good time! The movie itself was fun and definitely had moments that shined. I had a few qualms with it as well.

Real quick before we dive in, here’s are the basics. Bad Blood is the third installment in the DC Batman Animated Movie continuity. It’s an original continuity for these movies that’s outside the DC Batman adaptation like Batman: Year One or Batman: The Dark Knight Parts I and II. These movies started with Batman and Son, followed up by Batman vs Robin. Much of the storyline for all three of these movies so far has borrowed from Grant Morrison and Scott Snyder’s Batman tales. In this installment, without getting all spoilery, Batman is in trouble and needs the help of Nightwing, Robin, Batwoman and Batwing to get through his toughest challenge yet.  For more details, check out the trailer.

New line of Noms from Yummy World!

So today I was on the phone, chatting with Wysefyre when an email from Kidrobot showed up.  I proceeded to squeal so loud I possibly damaged one of her eardrums.  Yes, for reals.

Kidrobot announced their new line of Yummy World plushies today and damn it, I want them all!  Curse my tiny Brooklyn apartment! Check them out after the break!

Ask Diamond Select Toys President Questions in a Live Chat Event Today

Heads up toy collectors!  Diamond Select Toys president DSTChuck has been answering questions submitted by fans in a regular column at artasylum.com for almost ten years. Now, he's reached his 300th installment, and to celebrate he's going to take the questions live! 

New Details About DC's Batman: Bad Blood!

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment

A few months ago, we gave you a first-look at the upcoming DC Animated film, Batman: Bad Blood. While that preview seems so long ago, the premiere is next week in New York City!  We will have a great opportunity to interview some of the stars. In case you need some reason to get excited, now we have a great clip from the new film.  Check it out (plus more details about the red carpet) after the break!