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The Raddest Marvel Apparel Yet? TOKIDOKI X MARVEL!

Over the past few years, design group tokidoki has been building quite a fanbase with assorted apparel, accessories and even vinyl toys showcasing their unique visual aesthetic.

So now that they’ve announced that they’re pairing up with Marvel, not only am I excited to see the results, but I absolutely adore the way they combined their unique style with classic Marvel characters.

The full line of merchandise is scheduled to be released February 25th, but before that happens, they’ve released images of the shirts, hoodies and cap they intend to release, showcased in the gallery below.

I may actually be inclined to nab a shirt or two myself, depending on the final pricing, but I can’t deny, this stuff is awesome! Although really – I could go for a line of vinyl figures in this style.

Source: TOYSREVILs I LIKE TOYS: tokidoki x Marvel Apparels Unleashes February 25th.

My Poor Wallet: DISTRICT 9 Replica Props!

One of my favorite films of 2009, District 9 blew me away with it’s amazing effects and stunning storytelling.

But one of the things that really put the film over were the amazing props and effects created for the film.  While we aren’t getting a replica of the amazing mech suit used in the film, Weta has just announced plans to release full scale replicas of the two alien weapons from the film, the Arc Generator (the white gun) and the Gas Projector (the black weapon).

With a limited release of 100 replicas for the Arc Generator and 200 replicas for the Gas Projector, it’s safe to say that while these guns will be lusted over by nerds, they will only be owned by a select few.

Both guns are currently on pre-order for a cool $500 each.

Source:  Cool Stuff: District 9 Full Scale Prop Replicas | /Film.

When You Weren’t Nerdy Enough…ANDROID Figures!

Hey there tech geeks and gadget nerds!

Do you have an ANDROID Phone?

Do you love it? Like really love it?

Great! Because now you can get collectable vinyl figurines of the Android mascot!

In possibly one of the strangest tie-in products I’ve ever seen, Dyzplastic has put together a series of blind-boxed figures of the Android mascot.  There will be 12 figures in the first series (coming in a box of 16), and as you can see, the series is full of variants of the cute lil’ green guy.  I like the one in the shirt and tie the most, myself.

The question now: When does someone anthropomorphize the iPhone or iPad into a series of collectible figures?

Source: Dyzplastic Production Blog: Android mini collectibles.

God of War III Slurpees Deliver What Gamers Need More Of…Sugary Drinks!

Anyone who knows me personally knows that the cups in my house are, at least in majority, made up of the collectors style Slurpee cups.

What can I say, I love them.  Great designs, last long, and they add a touch of nerd to my decor.

So it’s with that said, that I admit that I watch for every series of Slurpee cups, to see what will be added to the mix.  I’m ashamed to say I was never able to find Domo cups, but this February, I’ll be damned if I won’t be adding these awesome God of War III Slurpee Cups to my collection!

Based on the amazing Playstation game series (and, more importantly, timed to the release of the Playstation 3 sequel), all 4 cups come with images of Kratos, as well as codes for downloadable in game content.

If that wasn’t enough, 7-Eleven has dug up a new flavor of slurpee, called “Kratos’ Fury”.  What does fury taste like? Blackberries and lime apparently.  Delicious, berry flavored fury. Can’t wait.

Source: God of War III Slurpee tastes like Kratos’ fury; it’s delicious.

MY POOR WALLET: Hot Toys Lt. Aldo Raine

So what happens when you take one of my favorite movies of 2009, one of my favorite characters from the film (portrayed by one of my favorite actors) and hand it over to the team responsible for some of the craziest high-end collectible figures in the world?

You end up with a sad wallet, as Hot Toys has done it again with this absolutely stunning 1/6th scale figure of Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine from Inglourious Basterds.

Seriously, this is some stunning stunning work. As usual with these sorts of things, I’ve included a full gallery below – get ready to drool, fellow nerds!

Source: Cool Stuff: Hot Toys Lt. Aldo Raine Collectible Figure | /Film.

MY POOR WALLET: Dr. Horrible Animated Maquette

Way back in the Summer of 2008, Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog took the hearts of many a nerd across the internet (including myself).  An original program just for the internet, it took off like wildfire.

Since then, the popularity of the 3-part mini series has grown and grown, including the merchandising opportunities.  There was the DVD. Then the soundtrack (it was a musical after all). Then T-Shirts. And tie-in comics from Dark Horse!

But there has yet to be figures of any type.

Until now.

The fine folks at Quantum Mechanix have decided to continued their line of super stylish animated style maquettes, now with their interpretation of Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible.  It looks pretty amazing, and is due for release in February, but I must warn…at $70, it’s not your standard figurine.

Source: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Animated Maquette – Quantum Mechanix – Dr. Horribles Sing-Along Blog – Statues at Entertainment Earth.

And The TMNT Merchandise Gets Worse…

Holy shit.  Are the license holders for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dead set on making pure crap?

I’m guessing considering the Nickelodeon deal is just a few months old that the big N had little to do with these, but oh fuck, the Shredder Hoodie has been topped.

First, we have a discovery by my good friend and yours, Ross Nover…

…The Krang Hoodie.

And…that’s pretty awful. But just as quickly as this has been found, just as quickly as the bar has been lowered, I’ve discovered the worst of the worst…

Ninja Turtle Snuggies

Brought to us by the fine folks at Hot Topic, I’m not sure what’s worse – the ugly as sin snuggies, or the emo dude models trying to look tough.

Either way, can we please stop slapping my childhood icons on such crap? Ugggggh.

Better In Theory Than In Execution: THE SHREDDER HOODIE!

Fellow nerds and children of the 80s, I want you to picture something.

First, picture legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle villain Shredder.

Pretty bad ass, right?

Now imagine, if on the near continuous nostalgia wave we’re riding on, someone decided to make a Shredder styled costume hoodie!

Sound pretty bad ass, right?

Here’s how it looks…

Yeah. That one should’ve been held back for a few revisions. Worth $60 this ain’t.

Original Post:  TMNT Shredder Hooded Sweatshirt.

The ULTIMATE Simpsons Poster!

A few years back, a Simpsons poster was released, which was a guide to every character who had appeared on the show thus far.

Any geek worth his nerdom proudly had a copy of the poster up on his walls. I know I did.

With 2009 being the 20th anniversary of the classic Fox animated sitcom, evidently someone decided it was time to update the poster.

And holy hannah did they outdo themselves.  You can click the above thumbnail for a high-rez copy, which will show you that literally every character from the Simpsons‘ entire 20 season plus run appears on it.  I think my walls need an update.

Original Post: ‘Simpsons’ 20th anniversary poster (pic)–The Live Feed | THR.

The Nerdiest Drinking Glasses Of All Time

If you’ve been to a major comic convention over the past few years, you’re most likely quite familiar with the work of Toon Tumblers.

A series of drinking glasses designed by PopFun Merchandising, they take your standard pint glass and throw classic comic imagery on it, adding a taste of nerd to your morning OJ, afternoon coke, or evening beer.

I’ve generally been able to maintain the strength to not purchase the glasses.

Then I saw the set they had lined up for release sometime this month…

YEP! LANTERN DRINKING GLASSES!

I want…nay…need these.

Not just to own a quality set of glasses, oh no, these also make a great party game, as you assign Lantern qualities to your friends!

Have someone who kirks out once they get a bit of booze in them? Give’m the Red Lantern glass!

Have someone who becomes a bit too touchy-feely with the hooch? Blue Lantern all the way!

And for those who seem to pass out immediately, revive them with a drink from the Black Lantern glass.

No idea on pricing yet, but they will be mine. Oh yes, they will be mine.

Original Post:  PopfunMerchandising.COM.

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