Cue the dramatic smoke-bombs and confetti; the Weekly Want has returned! You know what that means. That's right, I'm going to assume you're willing to scroll through a bunch of pictures. So, do that! I'll wait.
Showing posts with label batman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label batman. Show all posts
Wednesday
Weekly Want - Transformers Combiner Wars, Play Arts Batman, Etc.!
Saturday
10 Of The Best Comic Book Covers Of February 2015
Is it seriously the end of the month already? The calendar can't be argued, so we may as well get our retrospection over with before moving on to March. Here are 10 of Castle Geek-Skull's favorite comic book covers of February 2015!
Wednesday
Weekly Want - Masterpiece Tracks, S.H. Figuarts, & More!
If you're still feeling unsatisfied after the onslaught of awesome upcoming plastic whozits and whatzits from ToyFair 2015, there's no need to fret. There are still plenty of noteworthy wallet-killers to go around! From newly stocked items to unexpected reveals, here's the latest Weekly Want!
Saturday
Harley Quinn Valentine's Day Special #1 Review
Oh look, it's Valentine's Day. Since I'm going it alone this year, I may as well take the opportunity to indulge in a little "me time." I'll give you a moment to get your mind out of the gutter; I'm saying it's time to read some comics!
I may not be in the hearts n' kisses mood, but what the hell; let's see what Harley Quinn Valentine's Day Special #1 has in store!
Wednesday
Weekly Want - Marvel & DC Play Arts, Hot Toys Thanos, & More!
Come one, come all; it's time yet again for the Weekly Want! Spoiler alert: one of this installment's highlights actually breaks the $400 mark! Bills, schmills. Toys are clearly all that matter.
Now, let's get this wallet-destroying party started.
Weekly Want - Transformers Unite Warriors, Batman, & More!
Several of the items highlighted in this installment of Weekly Want left me with my arms flailing in the air like a hyperactive schoolchild. While they also deserve praise in standalone posts, leaving them out here just wouldn't be right. I'm going to shut up now and let the pictures speak for themselves!
Monday
DC Collectibles' Roxy Rocket Looks Perfect
Bruce Timm and Paul Dini's thrill-seeking Batman villainess Roxy Rocket is set to join the ranks of DC Collectibles' Batman: The Animated Series toyline this fall. While I failed to think of her when compiling a character wislist for the assortment, I couldn't be happier that she's being included. Even better, she actually comes with a full-sized rocket vehicle alongside several other accessories. This opens up a new "deluxe" scale that could have tons of potential moving forward.
Tuesday
Castle Geek-Skull's Video Game Highlights of 2014
I couldn't find the time to play everything I wanted, but I definitely had some good times with video games this year. As 2015 looms on the horizon, there's no better occasion to look back on some of the titles I enjoyed the most. Due to what I'm sure must be extremely popular demand, I've compiled 14 of my personal gaming highlights of 2014 below! Let's get to it.
Disclaimer: Forgive me if I leave off something you found amazing; I promise I'm going to get around to catching up!
Mega Man's Final Smash from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U is pure bliss. I'm a huge fan of the Blue Bomber, so you can imagine how bummed I've been that he hasn't gotten the best treatment in recent years. His inclusion in the latest SSB did a lot to heal those wounds.
Monday
14 of Castle Geek-Skull's Favorite Comic Book Covers of 2014
Ever the rapscallion, Time did everything it could to keep me from enjoying comic books as much as I would have liked to in 2014. I'm far from out of the game entirely however, as I can confidently say that I kept up better than I have in a good while. I even finally got around to showing my face at Free Comic Book Day!
As I kept an eye out for the next must-have issue, tons of preview images fell before my smoldering gaze. The cover art is always front and center, and I often want everything I see based on the quality of the illustrations alone. Choosing a limited number of highlights is a daunting task, but please join me as I go through 14 of my favorite comic book covers of 2014!
Saturday
14 Toys That Made Me Want To Break The Bank In 2014
Despite taking a step back from amassing action figures and other collectibles over the last few years, my interest in the hobby has remained fully intact. While staying away has obvious financial benefits, I just can't help myself from checking out all of the latest releases. There were all sorts of tempting plastic-crack goodies in 2014, so much so that I actually ended up spending some cash. Oops. Let's look at 14 toys that inspired me to do so!
I loved seeing Original Comic Book Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures on store shelves this year. They aren't as swanky as the NECA versions from a few years back, but they're more than acceptable for their considerably lower price point. When I spotted this version of Raphael on the pegs of Target last month, I threw my money at it and never looked back.
Friday
FanArt Frenzy - 14 of My Favorite Pieces of Fan Art From 2014!
As we prepare to say our goodbyes to 2014, I feel it's the perfect time to dip into the FanArt Frenzy well once more. Below you will find 14 of my absolute favorite illustrations from the year. You're here for pretty pictures, so let's skip the blabber and get right to it!
Thursday
Castle Geek-Skull's Santa Hat Party - Christmas 2014
Ahoy there, jolly internet users! Let's celebrate the Christmas season with 25 pictures of iconic pop-culture characters wearing Santa hats! Hit it, Google Image Search!
Saturday
My Mother's Love Of Comic Books Helped Inspire My Own
My mother was always a big kid at heart. As far back as I can remember, she collected toys, watched cartoons, and occasionally played video games. Her biggest hobby was a love of reading however, and she often read comic books between whatever novel might have caught her eye. She was a big fan of the DC Universe in particular, especially Superman. I have fond memories of visiting comic stores (and the comic sections of book shops) with her on weekends. Sometimes we even made trips up to the big city in our state just to see what issues we could find. Comics were at the center of a lot of really good times for us.
I'm not sure if my own interest in the medium started separately or not, but I know my mom's enthusiasm for comics clearly had an effect. They were always around, and I loved looking through them even before I knew what most of the words said. Rather than keeping me away from them, this was actively encouraged. I quickly formed interests in tons of characters that I still hold dear today, and I immediately took to drawing them in whatever rudimentary way possible. That ultimately lead to one of the biggest aspects of my creativity and overall identity.
Tuesday
Greg Capullo's Batman #36 Cover Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
I don't know about you, but I find the cover of the upcoming Batman #36 quite disturbing.
Naturally, illustrator Greg Capullo has a wealth of experience in the realm of the hellish and horrific given his many years of work on the Spawn franchise. When your story calls for casting one of the most heroic of all superheros in a creepy light, I can think of no one better to make that happen. Just look at those eyes, man. Yeesh.
Wednesday
Weekly Want - Generations Thundercracker, LEGO Star Wars, & More!
Ahoy there! Last time on the Weekly Want, we took a look at Sideshow Premium Format Deadpool, Masterpiece Star Saber, and several other fun upcoming toys. Now, let's move on to some of this week's newly revealed wallet fodder!
Sideshow Collectibles' Premium Format Batgirl figure is now available for Pre-Order. Shipping in July of 2015, this is a wonderfully sculpted piece that will make for a great display. As with all of Sideshow's items, the hefty $400 price tag can be taken care of via smaller monthly installments.
Sunday
Batman: Arkham Asylum Is A Perfect Game For Halloween
I'm sure you've heard more than enough praise for Batman: Arkham Asylum by now, but I can't help commenting on the exceptional timing of its inclusion as a free Playstation Plus title for October, 2014. Many of us are already getting into the Halloween mood, and the Batman franchise fits the holiday perfectly. Its titular character is a dude that parades around the shadows dressed as a bat, for crying out loud!
Wednesday
NECA's NES Batman Is Something I Never Expected To See
NECA recently announced that they will be releasing a 7 inch NES Batman figure, complete with the odd blue and purple color scheme the character sported in Sunsoft's Batman: The Video Game. This honestly caught me by surprise. There are tons of new Batman action figures every single year, and I could have sworn that all of the possible variations were already accounted for.
I'm impressed that NECA managed to find a version of Batman that had previously fallen through the cracks. My most recent experience with Batman: The Video Game was watching the Game Grumps' playthrough, and I didn't think about the possibility of seeing that wacky color palette in plastic form a single time. Even if it feels less "essential" than the likes of Greg Capullo's Zero Year Batman or the Batman: Arkham Knight costume, I'm glad that NECA saw the potential.
Weekly Want July 2-9 feat. SH Figuarts Injustice Batman & More
Bills? Bah! Why pay bills when there are so many awesome action figures and collectibles to buy? Here's the latest Weekly Want:
Funko will be offering a flocked version of their Pop! Vinyl Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon figure as an SDCC 2014 exclusive. This puts the already excellent looking figure over the top. (Side note: flocked toys always make me think of Moss Man.)
Tuesday
Visions of Batman Dancing in My Head
Of the many "Bad Batman Drawings" I produced last year for the blog/website project of the same name, this was one of my favorites. While going through files on my computer today, I rediscovered its original inspiration:
Wednesday
My Worries about the Batmobile in Arkham Knight are Gone (E3 2014)
As far back as Arkham Asylum, one of the biggest fan requests has been a drivable Batmobile. I can certainly understand the desire; the Batmobile is one of the most iconic fictional vehicles out there. However, I never really missed it. Batman is plenty mobile on his own, and if I'm being honest, I actually felt a bit hesitant when I heard it would finally be included in the upcoming Arkham Knight.
While I trust that Rocksteady knows what they're doing with Batman after Asylum and City, I suppose I worried about this being a case of something being shoehorned in just because they felt they had to. After seeing the new Batmobile gameplay trailer from E3 2014 however, it looks like the famous vehicle has been incorporated quite nicely:
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