Nerd (Un)Culture
Even though Mars Attacks was widely panned as a feature film flop, I’ve always been a fan of the quirky alien apocalypse comedy. And I guess that Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles agree with my assessment of the star-studded movie…because…
Background In June of 2003, AFI (the America Film Institute) released their list of 100 greatest movie villains – and heroes. Over six years later, and many people still don’t understand how the most recognizable villain of all time finished…
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their Cobra Throne 12-inch Figure Environment. Cobra Commander’s seat of power brings new dimension and context to the 1:6 scale line, offering a detailed setting for 12-inch figure display. Each piece measures approximately…
The Sideshow booth was yet again one of the busiest at San Diego Comic Con. The booth featured a number of popular Sideshow lines (Star Wars, G.I. Joe and Indiana Jones), a custom Stormtrooper display and several new Hot Toys…
Sideshow put their 1:6 scale Cobra Officer figure up for pre-order…and fans of G.I. Joe are sure to jump all over this. Estimated to ship in the 4th quarter of 2010, the run size is still to be determined. This…
Sideshow will be accepting pre-orders for the newest figure – the Cobra Officer – from their 12″ tall G.I. Joe license beginning on Thursday July 9th with the release of their newsletter. Another must-have figure! I’ll be working on getting…
Background “Of the many dangers that travel the dunes and crags of the arid world, few can send a droid’s behavioral matrix circuitry into a tizzy like the Jawas.” You were first introduced to the glowing eyed creatures in Star…
Background As a part of their Militaries of Star Wars line, Sideshow Collectibles has been releasing various Stormtroopers and Clone Troopers. They often have very different secondary colors. One of the newest (and most orange) is the 212th Attack Battalion:…
Background One of the most heralded films of all time, The Godfather (1972) was nominated for 11 Academy Awards – winning for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor (Marlon Brando). In the film, Brando played the role of…
Sideshow Collectibles unveiled their 12″ tall Imperial Shock Trooper figure from the Militaries of Star Wars license. While the Sideshow Exclusive (includes a special base) quickly sold out, the regular edition is still available for $89.99. Each figure includes a…
Sideshow Collectibles revealed their newest figure from the company’s Indiana Jones license – Henry Jones, Sr. An authentic likeness of Sean Connery as the character, the figure is set to be released in the 4th quarter of 2009. Currently, only…
Sideshow and Len Simon Animation are currently taking pre-orders for the second figure in the Spaznicks line of 6.5″ tall polystone figures. Frankie is limited to a run of 500 pieces and runs $59.99. Personally, I like this character a…
Sideshow Collectibles and Len Simon Animation have joined forces on the first series of polystone Spaznicks. “Drawn from Len’s best selling Goofy Characters Sketchbook, Spaznicks are a series of whimsical, goofy characters, with a retro feeling of the 60’s. The…
Sideshow released their San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Crimson Cobra Commander for pre-order last week…and it quickly sold out. There were only 2,000 pieces available – split in half between attendee and non-attendee orders. The wait list is still available,…
Background Ninja, Commando, deadly force of nature… These terms merely scratch the surface of the enigma known as Snake Eyes. Arguably one of the greatest assets to the GI Joe team, Snake Eyes’ record of honor and valor cause even…