December 17, 2017 is the big day for fans of Star Wars because, it is the day when the eighth movie of the hugely successful sci-fi franchise, the Star Wars: The Last Jedi, hits the theaters and so, expect a load of promotions to happen running up to the official screening. Speaking of which, Royal Mail has once again teamed up with Disney/LucasFilm to release a set of commemorative postage stamps. The collection, aptly called The Star Wars Stamp Collection 2017, is not as many as the last collaboration, which was in 2015 for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Continue reading Royal Mail Unveiled New Star Wars Stamps Ahead Of The The Last Jedi
Category Archives: COLLECTIBLES
Play Arts Kai DC Variant Harley Quinn Figure Screams “I Am An Evil Nut Job!”
If you have been following this blog, you would have known what Square Enix Play Arts Kai is capable off. If you don’t, it is capable transforming the outlook of popular comics book superheroes and villains into something entirely different and still remain as alluring, if not more alluring. The creepy Batman was a prime example and now, one of the cape crusader’s arch nemesis, Harley Quinn, has also gotten the Square Enix Play Arts Kai treatment. Continue reading Play Arts Kai DC Variant Harley Quinn Figure Screams “I Am An Evil Nut Job!”
Here Are Some Really, Really Cool Robotech Collectibles From Kids Logic
Popular eighties anime Macross is thirty-five this year, but the mash-up, the eight-five episodes American mix, is a few years short of that, but regardless, it won’t change anything and it certainly won’t stop Kids Logic’s series of Macross/Robotech collectibles from popping up in the market. Be warned though, these collectibles will coax your Benjamin Franklin out of your wallets. Kicking off the collectibles is the Robotech VR052F Scott Bernard statue (originally from the Japanese anime series Genesis Climber Mospeada) in 1/4 scale. It is a delightful collectibles despite it being not transformable. The statue depicts Scott in its robot form, standing on debris and taking aim. Continue reading Here Are Some Really, Really Cool Robotech Collectibles From Kids Logic
Drew Struzan’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Edition Prints Mark E.T.’s 35 Years
Calling out to fans of Steven Spielberg’s iconic sci-fi/drama E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982, Universal Pictures), if you are in the market for more E.T. collectibles, well, here it is: the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Edition Print as penned by artist Drew Struzan, released to mark the movie’s 35th anniversary. Fans who aren’t already aware, Universal Studios will be screening this beloved Spielberg’s masterpiece at The Roxy Hotel Theatre in New York. Continue reading Drew Struzan’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Edition Prints Mark E.T.’s 35 Years
Original Pulse Rifle Used In Aliens And Aliens 3 To Go On The Block
Good news, movie props collectors and fans of the Aliens franchise. The Colonial Marine M41-A Pulse Rifle originally constructed and used in horror, sci-fi flick Aliens, and subsequently, rebuilt for Aliens 3 will be going under the hammer on eBay. Designated LOT 1339, the Aliens Colonial Marine M41-A Pulse Rifle movie prop is part of the many Hollywood props and memorabilia offered in the Hollywood Auction 89 sale organized by auction house, Profiles in History. Continue reading Original Pulse Rifle Used In Aliens And Aliens 3 To Go On The Block
Millennium Falcon Violin Makes For A Vibrant Conversational Piece
If Han Solo plays violin, it will probably look like this Custom Millennium Falcon Violin. However, it will probably have strings on it which this sculpture here does not have. Then again, in a galaxy far, far away, they probably need no strings to make music because, sci-fi. Or perhaps, it is powered by miniature SRB42 sunlight engines, heavily modified, of course, which explains the blue LED glow it has at the bottom side of the lower bout. With the galaxy so massive, it is hard to imagine what kind of tech they have. This earthly creation by Etsy seller Richard Symon’s Art, on the other hand, is not loaded with mysterious galactic tech and therefore it will not create any harmonious notes even if you are Vanessa Mae of the galaxy far, far away because of the obvious lack of strings. Continue reading Millennium Falcon Violin Makes For A Vibrant Conversational Piece
LEGO Celebrates Star Wars Day With Exclusive Offers And Free R2-D2 Set
There is always a reason for sales and May 4th, being the designated Star Wars Day (you know, ‘may (the month May) the Force (4th) be with you?), is no exception and while every other businesses are jumping into the bandwagon, we are particularly interested in what LEGO has to offer and I am sure you are too. So, here goes. LEGO is celebrating Star Wars Day with exclusive LEGO Star Wars offers, for a limited time, and along with discounted stickers, folks who made purchase of $50 or more LEGO Star Wars items will get a free polybag set of R2-D2 Set – a departure from the usual minifigures issued as LEGO May 4th exclusives. Continue reading LEGO Celebrates Star Wars Day With Exclusive Offers And Free R2-D2 Set
If You Travel A Lot, This Is The Map You Need In Your Jet-setting Life
If you have eyes set on travelling the world, then you will definitely have a bucket list to strike out countries you have visited. You probably use a good’ol notebook, or a tablet or smartphone for that, but nothing does it like a map. A map is the ultimate visual reference to where you had been and with a few magic touch of a sharpie, you can strike out countries you have been and even jot down interesting notes. Then again, a map, however big the size, does not pop out. It does tell which countries you have not been to yet. That’s why any jet-setter needs the Wanderlust Scratch-able Poster Map. It is an unique and novel way for travel happy person to keep a visual note of where he or she have been and where he or she has not been yet. Continue reading If You Travel A Lot, This Is The Map You Need In Your Jet-setting Life
Spirited Away Kaonashi Musha-Musha Coin Bank Wants To Devour Your Coins
Holy mother of… it looks like fans of Japanese anime fantasy flick Spirited Away are in for a treat. Studio Ghibli is producing and more importantly, making available, a coin bank based on everyone’s favorite character (well, if you can call No Face a character, that is) Kaonashi. Officially called Spirited Away Kaonashi Musha-Musha Coin Bank, this novel, you-can’t-help-but-want-to-save adorable coin bank works pretty much like the popular Itazura Kitty Coin Bank in that it has an automated mechanism that makes depositing coins into a coin bank a little less mundane. Continue reading Spirited Away Kaonashi Musha-Musha Coin Bank Wants To Devour Your Coins
54 Pipmen: World Playing Cards Come Together To Form One Big World
Forget about your boring playing cards, the Pipmen: World Playing Cards by Elephant Playing Cards you see here is the playing cards you want if you desire for something beyond a game of poker and black jack. What makes Pipmen: World Playing Cards is how each card’s graphics is unique and they come together, much like a puzzle, to form a unique Pipmen World, thus making it the world’s first 54-piece polyptych puzzle with unique connected scenes. Pipmen by itself is intriguing too. In addition to the Pip (which are basically suit symbols on the card face), the cards feature little stickmen figures interacting with the pips to create a unique scene. Continue reading 54 Pipmen: World Playing Cards Come Together To Form One Big World