Author: Loryn Stone

This is a Nerd Voices contributing pieces from Nerdbot reader Chris Macauley. You can see more of his writing on his personal blog, Talking Comics. I’m going to admit this straight away, I’m not the biggest fan of slasher films.  The plots depend on stupid protagonists who are there as fodder to get sliced up. However when I was younger, I did enjoy The Nightmare on Elm street series.  Freddy terrified me, he could invade your dreams, when you were at your most vulnerable and kill you in a multitude of grizzly and inventive ways.   A game based on this…

Best known for his work on Hollywood blockbusters such as Star Wars, Gremlins, Thriller, King Kong and Planet of the Apes, special effects artist Rick Baker has brought his monster-making talent to one of DC’s most iconic Super-Villains, The Joker. Ahead of the Halloween release, DC Collectibles has released a sculpting time-lapse video of Baker bringing to life his stunningly creepy version of the Joker: https://youtu.be/sphh1QxgVh8 Designed, sculpted and painted by Rick Baker, the life-size bust is available for pre-order now and will go on sale October 31, as stated by Action Figure Insider. The bust measures 1:1 scale/approx.. 22’’…

This is the most beautiful and heartbreaking thing at the exact same time. As reported directly from Mattel Toys, Barbie® (yes, the doll herself) announces the Dream Gap Project, a multi-year global initiative to raise awareness around limiting factors that prevent girls from reaching their full potential. Research* has identified that starting at age five many girls are less likely than boys to view their own gender as smart and begin to lose confidence in their own competence. Cultural stereotypes, implicit biases and representation in media work together to further this issue. In the United States, this has been referenced as the…

According to a report on Anime News Network, a man was arrested for selling a fake Yu-Gi-Oh! card to the wrong persons. Both the Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon trading card games have some serious collectors after ultra-rare cards. Many of these hot commodities are championship prizes. Take for instance this version of the Blues-Eyes White Dragon card. Only one in the entire world exists, and it was up for sale in a card shop in Akihabara this year for 45 million yen (about US$400,000). One 20-year-old female collector in Kyoto thought she hit the jackpot when a Lorelei, the Symphonic Arsenal Yu-Gi-Oh! card appeared on an auction website.…

VIZ Media is set to release THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST on November 13th. Commence heavy breathing. THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST contains more than 300 illustrations of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST by creator Hiromu Arakawa. The MSRP for THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST will be $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN. The release contains the artwork collected in the two previously published art books from FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST as well as all new content, perfect for collectors and fans of the bestselling series. This massive hardcover collection contains all the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2017, including the series’…

Dynamite Entertainment announces a Kickstarter campaign for the first-ever resin statue for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. The publisher continues their strong partnership with gaming leader Paizo Inc. following years of expanding the lore of the game’s world. Backers can preorder their copies of the limited-edition statue and bundle in a range of extras currently available only through the Kickstarter. Seoni, one of the most popular iconic heroes in the Pathfinder universe, was an obvious choice for the statue. The powerful Varisian spellcaster is perfect with her intricate tattoos and patterned clothing. The high-quality resin statue stands approximately 12 inches tall. The tattoos…

McFarlane Toys has released new official images for their upcoming 7″ Premium Action figures based on the popular Fortnite video game. The figures are said to have around 18-22 points of articulation and include various accessories from the game. The first wave of figures which are due out in November will include Cuddle Team Leader, Raptor, Skull Trooper and Black Knight. PRODUCT FEATURES Design directly sculpted and painted from in-game assets. Rainbow Smash stands majestically at 39” tall! The wheels work! Wheels spin for full roleplay action. The Rainbow Smash Pickaxe is showcased in premium glossy Fortnite-themed packaging If anyone over at McFarlane wants to…

Reported by Nerdbot contributor Chris MacQuarrie  What does a firefly-class spaceship pilot, a candy themed royal race car driver, a thalassophobic (fear of the ocean) chicken, the duke of weaseltown (“it’s pronounced Wesselton!”), a weasel named Duke in Zootopia, and the clown prince of crime all have in common? One man: Tudyk. Alan Tudyk. For years, Tudyk has entertained audiences across all age groups, whether on the big screen (Wreck-it-Ralph, Frozen, Moana) and the silver screen (Firefly, Powerless, Con Man), and now we finally get to hear the prolific actor take a turn as the Dark Knight’s ultimate villain…

Hi, my name is Loryn and I can’t stop writing about Rainbow Brite.  I’m not even kidding that I’ll take any opportunity to write about my first superhero. Rainbow Brite was the very first show I actually remember watching. While my older sisters played with Strawberry Shortcake dolls, Moon Dreamers, Jem, Barbie and the Rockers, and My Little Pony, the only one I can remember connecting with is Rainbow Brite. Something about her resonated and stuck with me. In retrospect (because really, what other kind of ‘spect is there?) I think I enjoyed the balance of male to female characters, the action, and…

Every Monday throughout the month of October, you can visit Marvel.com for a new week’s worth of creepy comics to read! Individually selected by Earth’s Mightiest Show hosts Lorraine Cink and Langston Belton, these issues will feature the greatest, most haunting horror stories from across Marvel history. We’re now hitting issues 22-28 of Marvel recommendations. Readers, beware! 22. MONSTERS UNLEASHED #5 (2017) MONSTERS UNLEASHED (2017) #5 published AUG 2, 2017 It’s no secret that New York is a great city to celebrate Halloween in. But maybe don’t climb the national monuments… 23. GHOST RACERS #4 (2015) GHOST RACERS (2015) #4 published SEP 2, 2015 Isn’t it cool when you see someone else…