Get Ready for the Hasbro Cinematic Universe
In a move that should surprise no one, Hasbro has announced that they will create a cohesive cinematic universe based on several of their toy […]
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The Return of Rom the Space Knight
Comics fans (and toy fans) have hoped for this to happen for years. And at last, IDW is able to deliver the return of Rom. […]
The Fanboy Planet 2015 Holiday Gift Guide!
Tonight we recorded our latest podcast episode, filled with recommendations for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond! What do you get for someone who wants […]
Silicon Valley Comic Con Ups Its Power…
The shape of Silicon Valley Comic Con is coalescing quite nicely. For simplicity, you have to call it a Comic-Con, especially as in the middle […]
Can Marvel Superheroes Get Any Cuter?
We knew it was going to happen. Disney launched the stackable Tsum Tsum plush toys in Japan — their very name comes from the Japanese […]
NYCC: A Civilized Convention Gallery
I’ve gone to several conventions, and fly out to San Diego Comic-Con every year. Both major conventions have their pluses and minuses, but here are […]
Adventures in Time and Space and LEGO…
What’s more painful than getting exterminated by a Dalek? Stepping on a random LEGO brick in your bare feet. Come December, you can experience one […]
Comic-Con 2015: The Sunday Gallery
I just realized I still had a few pictures left from the last day of Comic-Con 2015. It’s the end of September and I’ve just […]
Steve Wozniak and Friends Announce Tickets Available For Silicon Valley Comic Con
Last March, Steve Wozniak and Stan Lee announced that Big Wow Comic Fest would transform into the Silicon Valley Comic Con for 2016. There were […]
Loopin’ Chewie is Heading to a Galaxy Near You
It says ages 4 and up… and up is the active word there! Today, the internet went slightly insane when the following image appeared, showing […]
Dancing For Disney Infinity 3.0
In less than two weeks, the third iteration of Disney Interactive’s dive into the “toys to life” videogame category hits stores. And if this past […]
Comic-Con 2015: ‘Batman v Superman’ Transformed In LEGO
The LEGO booth is fascinating every year, because of the pop culture statues made of LEGO bricks. This year, they added a twist, creating a […]
Comic-Con 2015: Preview Night
Wednesday night you get to focus on the Exhibit Hall — for some, it’s a mad dash to get exclusives; for others, it’s a chance […]
Comic-Con 2015: At The Airport …It Begins
The pre-Convention celebrations have ended, and now the pros (and a few fans) have begun streaming in to San Diego. You definitely know what you’re […]
Comic-Con 2015: Ultraman
Worth its own page because this is going to be a hot item from Viz Media at Comic-Con.
The Toy Hunter Deals In Your Dreams…
Tomorrow night, The Travel Channel launches a new series aimed straight at the heart of fanboys and fanwomen everywhere — THE TOY HUNTER. Straight from […]
… and in the Lap of Liberty Lass!
In Part One of this interview, model-actress Gina Gatto talked about becoming an action figure. In today’s section, she goes on to discuss her last […]
Under the Boot of the Baroness
One of the most popular booths last summer at Comic-Con belonged to Hasbro. In a pretty clever gimmick, the toy company had set up giant […]
Directing He-Man’s Fate
A few months ago, Mish’al Samman had the chance to speak with Dean Stefan about writing the new adventures of He-Man. Of course, no show stands […]
Master Of ‘The Masters Of The Universe’
The fun and challenges of reviving a beloved ’80s cartoon — and rebuilding it for the 21st century!