The San Diego Comic-Con began humbly in the year 1970 when some 300 people gathered in the basement of the US Grant Hotel to promote the burgeoning world of comic books. It has now grown into the largest convention of its kind in the world, with over 150,000 people flocking to the beach metropolis generating […]

Ahh the 80’s… so many classic pieces of pop culture that we can’t seem to stop loving the crap out of. A few of my personal faves? MTV, Miami Vice, Better Off Dead, Smoking in public places, cocaine in public places, puking in… OK, sorry got carried away in my 80s memories. But fret not, […]

Adding 5 new characters to their larger Grand Theft Auto series, Rockstar Games new “San Andreas” set features Carl “CJ” Johnson, Big Smoke, Ryder, The Truth and Officer Tenpenny (bottom row, above). These 5 new Kubrick figures from the upcoming video game (out September 17, 2013) join the ranks of Medicom Toy’s other GTA III and […]

It is time, my fine nerdlings, to officially begin your swordplay geek-out as the trailer for the much anticipated third season of Game of Thrones has been released. One of the best TV shows of all time, GOT consistently outperforms already huge expectations and the third season seems quite capable of keeping the streak going. […]

“Let’s face it, gamers have always had an uneasy relationship with cleanliness (and exercise) but we’re pretty sure that this is simply because no one ever tried to market washing in the right way. After all, why would anyone break their epic Mario Kart session to get off the couch and use a boring piece […]

There’s been a lot of talk lately centering around the Best Shows on TV. And while Mad Men and Breaking Bad get their much due respect (as well as deceased seminal titles like The Wire and Sopranos), I always marvel at how little attention Boardwalk Empire and Game Of Thrones get in the discussion. Both […]

The seminal 80s Judge Dredd comic book was one of the best of its era, the 1995 feature film starring Sylvester Stallone was craptacular. This 2012 movie version, simply titled Dredd, could go in either direction. The casting of Lena Headey (Queen Cersei from Game of Thrones) as the villain/drug dealer Ma-Ma is promising, but the direction […]

The 2012 Summer olympic games are happening in London and New Balance is getting in on the action. The “Road To London” collection imprints red, white, blue, and gold Union Jack colorways onto the 574 and 620 styles using the favorite block print technique. They will be on the rocks, shaken not stirred, on racks in […]