Paladin here, CCFMDS and I went on a new journey by attending the Wizard World Comic convention in Philadelphia PA as Press.

Apparently we have both agreed that the press pass is a free ticket, not a key that gives all access. However, we did get to enjoy some good old fashioned “stepping in” to enjoy the panels of actors–no obnoxiously long lines for us!

Armed with the tools of the trade, including a small bag to hold my note pad, business cards, pens and 2 movies that I had the intent to get signed by a very special actor; I …

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Stargirl is the “reincarnation” of JSA’s Star-Spangled Kid the former partner of her Step-Dad who is also known as Stripe–once a spandex-wearing sidekick, he now dons a Mech-suit and sidekick’s for Stargirl.

I felt the character was great and portrayed in more of a fun way in the last season of Justice League Unlimited. After the character appeared in the WB’s Smallville the interest kept growing.

The figure–which was on pre-order for a month shows that “Made in China” is becoming ‘Made for Cheap.” However, let me start with the box.

When you attach a note to your order and say, …

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A bitch’in toy review!

From the “Crisis” series I present two 3 packs of 3-4 inch–G.I. Joe-sized heroes. Pack 3 offers Wonder Girl, Superman and Supergirl. Each figure has different points of articulation including joints at the knees and elbows, the heads turn and the shoulders rotate 360 degrees. The details are pretty good between the paint and molds. The package has a raised hand on the inside making the box itself an interesting collectible. The back of the box has the stats of the three characters with a little information on their powers and even their alternate names.
This set …

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With more exclusives than anyone else, Toys R Us has once again added to the fun of collecting by offering up one of the coolest figures to hit the market this year.

“Doc” comes to us courtesy of the “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” toy line.

Priced at $7.00, “Doc” comes with everything but the kitchen sink! Complete with a “Rescue” backpack with fully detailed multi-tool, avalanche bomb, water can, and flashlight. This backpack is an accessory that comes with a Firefly figure for more destructive purposes.
“Doc” also comes with a shoulder bag which is difficult to put on, …

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When the cartoon series “The Batman” came onto television courtesy of the WB, I was a little judgmental.  I had grown up with “Batman: The Animated Series” and all of a sudden it had changed to some odd show featuring a “wire-foo” Penguin, Marilyn Manson Riddler and common thug Mr. Freeze.  The show had pulled so far away from what the comics were and couldn’t compare to the original Animated Series.  However, I liked the art and animation, it was pretty decent and gave a real Japanese Anime feel.  It was good in that aspect, however I was still having trouble …

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Throughout the years movies have portrayed many villains, some were over the top and some were under the table. The following list describes ten of the better villains which were attached to excellent films.  Make your own judgement, but you can’t deny the impact the following list makes on some great films.

10. Gordon Gekko: Michael Douglas–Wall Street. Coining the phrase “Greed….is good.” Gordon is what made up the yuppie life-style of the 80’s and was the first businessman to show his true colors. If a remake of “Wall Street” was to be made today, the phrase …

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