Giveaway: X-Men Volumes 3 and 4 on DVD!
Monday, August 31st, 2009Yeah. So, Disney is buying Marvel. And the series of inter-connected ‘lectric tubes that support fanboy punditry network are lit up with the possible horrors and hilarity that could emerge from this deal. I personally expect a bit more “horror” than “hilarity.” Disney finally has a set of assets ideal for reaching the 18-to-34-year-old male [...]
For Every Lame X-Men: Wolverine Movie, There Is an Awesome Cake – Geeky Cake of the Week
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009The early reviews for X-Men Origins: Wolverine are in, and all signs point to “ragingly mediocre.” But what did you expect from a movie that makes Deadpool–arguably the most insidiously-hilarious character in the Marvel Universe–a mute? What a waste of Ryan Reynolds’ wit and comedic timing. Why undermine an actor’s best assets like that? It’d [...]
Geek Steal: Today Only: 60% off The Marvel Heroes Collection DVD set
Friday, October 17th, 2008A DVD set doesn’t get much geekier than this. Unless you dressed it up in a Stormtrooper costume and sent it to Comic-Con. For today only, Amazon is selling the Marvel Heroes Collection DVD set for $27.99, 60% off yesterday’s price of $59.49. The set includes seven Marvel superhero flicks, including X-Men, X2, X-Men 3: [...]
Geek Steal: Up to 50% off DVD Boxed Sets on Amazon
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008For a limited time, a sale on Amazon is offering up to 50% off DVD boxed sets… …and the selection is rife with geek movie madness. Just read this with your shiny, round eye orbs if you don’t believe me: Predator Triple Feature (Predator/ Predator 2/ AVP: Alien vs. Predator) – 43% off Alien Quadrilogy [...]
Wolverine Cage Fight Cake! – Geeky Cake of the Week
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008For the birthday of her friend Roslee (a “BIG Hugh Jackman fan”), it occurred to confectionery artisan Kathy to combine three of every man’s favorite things: double-layer cake, Wolverine from the X-Men, and cage matches. If this is what Kathy does for her girlfriends, what do her guy friends get for their birthdays? Steroids and [...]
WonderCon 2008: Gallery of the Top Ten Costumes
Monday, February 25th, 2008Anyone who’s been reading the blog for a while knows that costuming is a major facet of most comic book conventions. It’s a creative form of cultural expression for these geeks. You know, like lower-back tattoos for teen girls. …but with fewer daddy issues attached. The following are ranked based on coolness, creativity, and commitment. [...]
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