By Staff Reports Six Flags EntertainmentCorporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, launches the 30th season of Six Flags Fright Fest with all-new haunted houses inspired by iconic horror movies, The Conjuring, opening in New Jersey and California, and Saw X, opening in 4 parks across the […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group revealed the brick-built Piranha Plant, the latest addition to the expanding LEGO® Super Mario™ theme for Adults, in partnership with Nintendo. The new building set is a fun re-creation of the iconic plant from Super Mario™ video games. Built from over 500 pieces, the LEGO® Super Mario™ Piranha Plant is a detailed and posable […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The Nacelle Company released an update on their upcoming Sectaurs line of action figures! See below! SHIPPING UPDATE! We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who’s supported and pre-ordered the Sectaurs figures. The figures are done, packaged up, and on the water, making they’re on the way to @nacellecompany headquarters!! We expect them to […]
By Nolan P. Smith Ramen Toy has listed their highly anticipated “The Great White” from their Makina Labs line! Following the hit release of The Gullwing, The Great White is a fantastic vehicle with a driver/pilot included! Check out the info from the Ramen Toy website: The GREAT WHITE is a land based sports car that transforms into a fast […]
By Nolan P Smith Today is the day! The campaign for the Super7 Thundercats Ultimates Cats’ Lair ends today, September 17th! Back it with our affiliate link HERE! Bring Third Earth into your home with this epic crowdfund! In collaboration with our friends the Berbils, our crack design team has created a monumental ThunderCats™ ULTIMATES! Cats’ Lair playset! At over […]
By Staff Reports Warner Bros. Games announced Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed video game franchise, is now available for early access on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ system, and PC as part of the Premium Edition. The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Sept. 19. Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal […]
By Staff Reports Igloo has launched two new Playmate coolers inspired by NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, the international hit anime adapted from the original Japanese manga series by creator Masashi Kishimoto. Marking Igloo’s first anime collaboration, the all-new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Playmate Cooler Series featuring custom Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha character graphics is available now at igloocoolers.com/naruto. “We are deeply honored to […]
By Staff Reports INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces the return of INDIE Live Expo Winter 2023 along with the annual INDIE Live Expo Awards set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Game submissions for indie developers and publishers are now open […]
By Staff Reports Icon Heroes announced they have re-issued of their sold out G.I. Joe We Are Cold Slither Pins Set available now at https://www.iconheroes.com/collections/g-i-joe! Get ready to rock with the G.I. Joe Cold Slither You’ll Be Joining Us Pins Box Set, a reissue of our popular sold out We Are Cold Slither Pins Set featuring stunning new artwork by the […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Up, up, and away! McFarlane Toys has been on fire since they picked up the DC Comics license, and the new McFarlane Collector Series really shows the mark of excellence McFarlane is leaving with DC’s greatest heroes. Today, I am checking out the man of steel himself, Superman, as he appeared in Action Comics #1. The […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It’s always a pleasure to stumble upon a promising story on Kickstarter, waiting for the global community to fuel its potential. I was lucky to hear from Coby Crater, the talented writer behind the intriguing graphic novel, The Codex. Currently on Kickstarter, this project is certainly worth a glance. Brought to you by Hayburner Studios, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor With our column “Let’s Kickstart This!”, we shine the virtual spotlight on amazing and deserving crowdfunding projects on the platform, Kickstarter. Today we look at the impressive Legendari Series of action figures from Metatravelers. Here is from the Kickstarter page: Presenting The Legendari Series action figures. These characters are part of a rich and intricate […]
By Staff Reports Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that TEKKEN™ 8, the upcoming entry in the legendary fighting franchise, is releasing on January 26, 2024. The game is coming exclusively to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 will harness the power of current hardware to make it the most […]
By Staff Reports Angel Studios, the distributor empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund and create, has just announced their debut anime-influenced series, GABRIEL AND THE GUARDIANS, at GalaxyCon in Austin, TX. GABRIEL AND THE GUARDIANS is an epic fantasy anime-influenced series set in the enchanting world of Ara, where Celestial beings, mortals, and dark giants collide in a […]
By Staff Reports Ahead of World Blind Awareness Month this October and in response to global demand, the LEGO Group announces LEGO® braille bricks are available to purchase for the first time through LEGO.com. The new product – LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille – is aimed at kids aged 6+ and has been designed so that anyone who […]
By Staff Reports Tickets are on sale now for the limited one-week run of “Barbie” in IMAX®, beginning September 22 on IMAX screens across North America and in select international markets. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. As a special treat for IMAX audiences […]
By Staff Reports Heroes & Villains, the Bioworld brand specializing in apparel and accessories made for comic book enthusiasts, is ready for a Marvelous back-to-school season with new backpacks inspired by The Avengers and Miles Morales. The backpacks (MSRP: $140) are available now on the Heroes & Villains website, you can check out both below! ABOUT HEROES & VILLAINS Heroes […]
(credit: LeftField Media) By Staff Reports Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic convention, is proud to announce three days of packed programming complete with exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, over-the-top cosplay, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 22-24. More than 50,000 pop-culture enthusiasts will unite to celebrate the strong creative community in Portland, while bringing together […]
By Staff Reports (Dark Horse) Attention all Blue Blaze Irregulars: It’s time to ride again with everyone’s favorite scientist-surgeon-entertainer-daredevil as he sets off on a new hair-raising adventure in Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League, Et Al: A Compendium of Evils! As told by the Reno Kid to Buckaroo Banzai chronicler and original screenplay writer E.M. Rauch, this tale […]
By Staff Reports (Disney Parks Blog) The stately grounds of the Haunted Mansion will expand with a spirited metamorphosis at Disneyland Resort next year. In 2024, the additions will build on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion and include an expanded outdoor queue to immerse guests in enhanced theming, as well as a new retail shop adjacent to […]
By Staff Reports The Toy Foundation (TTF) announced that innovative tabletop games developer Funko Games earned Toy of The Year (TOTY) Award nominations for two of their most popular games released earlier this year – Disney Animated and Cranium Big Brain: Detective Game. The announcement signals the fifth consecutive year that Funko Games’ products have earned nominations and the seventh year for Prospero Hall as a whole. The TOTY […]
By Staff Reports Pulse-pounding Hot Wheels rollercoasters and a life-size Barbie Beach House™ are just a few of the attractions underway at Mattel Adventure Park™, which will become Arizona’s first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park upon opening in 2024. Set to open just south of State Farm Stadium in Glendale at VAI Resort, Mattel Adventure Park will welcome guests 365 […]
By Staff Reports Frazetta Girls is proud to present their first action figure release from our NEW Frazetta: ICON Collectibles line – Dark Wolf 1:12 scale fully articulated action figure based on the character from the motion picture Fire and Ice by Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta. Step into a fantastical world, unlike anything witnessed before, where fierce warriors, strange monsters, and […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Tiana’s Palace is coming to Disneyland Park, and Disney has provided a first look at the tantalizing menu! Taking over The French Market, Tiana’s Palace will go along with the new Princess and the Frog attraction coming in 2024. But you can get a taste of New Orleans starting September 7th- check out their menu […]
By Staff Reports It’s the bloodthirsty saga fans have been waiting for! On September 20, the Predator will be unleashed on the Marvel Universe for the very first time as he viciously hunts Wolverine across decades of Marvel Comic history in PREDATOR VS WOLVERINE! The four-issue limited series will be written by Benjamin Percy, the acclaimed writer known for taking […]
By Staff Reports Leftfield Media is proud to announce that veteran actress Zoe Saldana will be attending this year’s 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, in partnership with ACE Universe, and will be making appearances on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. Saldana is the star of multiple, record-setting sci-fi blockbusters and multi-billion dollar fantasy franchises. She also holds […]
(Photo: Business Wire) By Staff Reports Vanta, a leading esports organization, is proud to announce a game-changing expansion of its highly anticipated Vanta National Esports League. Schools, organizations, and gamers across the nation can now compete in up to 30 game titles, an amount 3-4 times higher than most other organizations. The Vanta National Esports League, a free-to-compete league, is […]
By Staff Reports On the cusp of a new football season, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) released EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 worldwide with game-wide innovation that immerses fans in the most authentic National Football League (NFL) experience to date. Increased control and realism delivered through gameplay innovations across the game on Sony PlayStation®5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S and PC […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Wrestling video games have always held a special place in my heart. I fondly reminisce about the days of grappling with virtual foes in WWE No Mercy, sharing those memorable moments with my brothers. That nostalgia carries forward as, last year, I had the privilege of reviewing WWE 2K22 on the PS5, a monumental experience […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor In the world of professional wrestling, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has emerged as a revitalizing gust of novelty, an entity distinct from the colossal WWE, pulling in talent from every corner of the globe. Venturing into the gaming industry, the partnership of THQ Nordic and Yuke’s Co., LTD has blessed fans with AEW: Fight Forever. With […]