http://geeksofdoom.com Stuff by geeks, about geeks, for geeks. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:39:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/20/geek-gear-limited-edition-alice-in-wonderland-ear-hat/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/20/geek-gear-limited-edition-alice-in-wonderland-ear-hat/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:52:19 +0000 Empress Eve Alice in WonderlandDisney WorldDisneylandTim Burton http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=42647 Disney Parks have revealed the image for a new Alice In Wonderland collectible movie tie-in -- an Alice In Wonderland mouse ears hat!

Check out the image of the new hat here at right (click for larger view).

The new collectible hat, which ties-in with the upcoming Tim Burton film, is a limited edition item that will be available at select Disney theme park locations at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.

You can see from the image that the hat contains lots of little pieces and comes with a collectible hat box, which Megan Kachur, who is the Product Developer for all headwear, told Disney Parks a little bit about [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/20/geek-gear-limited-edition-alice-in-wonderland-ear-hat/feed/ 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/17/buy-a-comic-get-a-brightest-day-ring-free/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/17/buy-a-comic-get-a-brightest-day-ring-free/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:00:25 +0000 Vactor Brightest DayDC ComicsGreen LanternThe Flash http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=42333 DC Comics' Blackest Night Ring promotion went so well last year, they've introduced two new rings that tie into their Brightest Day event.

Special Editions of The Flash and Green Lantern rings have been released, and you can get them FREE when you purchase The Flash #1 and Green Lantern #53 over at Things From Another World.

Head on over to TFAW’s Brightest Day Rings page, and you'll see two options: individual issues without the rings, or choose the comics-with-rings options. The rings are free, but you will pay a little extra for shipping and handling (most U.S. customers will see a $. 50 to $1.00 increase), because the rings can’t ship in a flat package [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/17/buy-a-comic-get-a-brightest-day-ring-free/feed/ 3 http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/02/geek-gear-what-would-john-locke-do-lost-t-shirt/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/02/geek-gear-what-would-john-locke-do-lost-t-shirt/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:57:11 +0000 The Movie God ABCJohn LockeLostTerry O039QuinnThe Final SeasonWhat Would John Locke Do http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=40457 TeeFury have an interesting way of doing things. For those of you who are not aware of them, they have one unique t-shirt each and every day. This shirt goes up for sale at midnight on the button for the universal price of $9, and at midnight 24-hours later (or when it is sold out), it disappears into a vortex and is never ever seen again...EVER.

Today's design comes from the world of ABC's LOST, which is set to begin their sixth and final season this Tuesday night. The shirt takes one of TV's more popular (and mysterious) characters, John Locke (Terry O'Quinn), and begs the question "What Would John Locke Do?" and leaves us to ponder quietly.

Keep in mind that this one day is the only chance you'll ever have to acquire this shirt and show it off to jealous friends. This is a depressing thing for some people; there is no doubt that many with empty pockets have ventured to the site and saw something magical like this that slips their grasp and becomes a dream. [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/02/02/geek-gear-what-would-john-locke-do-lost-t-shirt/feed/ 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/01/24/geek-peek-disney-parks-to-debut-r2-mk-this-spring/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/01/24/geek-peek-disney-parks-to-debut-r2-mk-this-spring/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:10:44 +0000 Empress Eve DisneyDisney WorldDisneylandSkywalker RanchStar Wars http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=39009 Disney meets Star Wars, and if you do too, then here's some cool news for you!

This Spring, Hasbro will be releasing a brand new Disney-related astromech R2 unit styled with a Mickey Mouse theme.

The new R2-MK will have the classic Mickey Mouse colors (red, white, black, and yellow) and is topped with the famous "Mouse" ears.

The new R2 unit will be sold exclusively at Disney's theme parks in Florida (Disney World) and California (Disneyland) in April 2010 and will be packaged as a Hasbro action figure 2-pack along with Jedi Mickey. The pack will retail for $18.95.

R2-MK made a stop at Skywalker Ranch for a photo-op before heading on to the Disney theme parks. Check out the photo here below, along with a few promo stills [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/01/24/geek-peek-disney-parks-to-debut-r2-mk-this-spring/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/01/23/product-tie-in-for-disneys-alice-in-wonderland-go-up-scale/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/01/23/product-tie-in-for-disneys-alice-in-wonderland-go-up-scale/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:24:41 +0000 Empress Eve Alice in WonderlandSwarovskiTim Burton http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=38762 Alice In Wonderland film appear to be going the high-end route with designer jewelry by Tom Binns and Stella McCartney, as well as designer dresses by Sue Wong.

Even Swarovski crystal is getting in on the act, launching their Underland collection next month, which will feature 17 jewelry pieces selling for $80 to $150. The pieces -- which will consist of pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings -- will portray iconic Alice in Wonderland imagery, like cups, saucers, teapots, keys, talking flowers, and the ever-popular Cheshire Cat. (The collection will be sold at Swarovski stores, online, and select department stores).

I searched around, but haven't found any images for the "Underland" collection, which of all things, is what I'm excited about (I have quite the little Swarovski collection myself) [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/01/23/product-tie-in-for-disneys-alice-in-wonderland-go-up-scale/feed/ 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/12/13/deal-the-twilight-saga-books-toys-games/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/12/13/deal-the-twilight-saga-books-toys-games/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:02:33 +0000 Empress Eve Stephenie MeyerThe Twilight SagaTwilight http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=35598 The Twilight Saga novels at a discount of up to 62% off. The books offered on sale are the versions with the original covers (they are not the movie tie-in editions). The first three books are the trade paperback editions and the fourth book is in hardcover.

Twilight
The Twilight Saga, Book 1 | $4.25 (61% off) | trade paperback

New Moon
The Twilight Saga, Book 2 | $4.25 (61% off) | trade paperback

Eclipse
The Twilight Saga, Book 3 | $5 (62% off) | trade paperback

Breaking Dawn
The Twilight Saga, Book 4 | $10.50 (54% off) | hardcover

The Twilight Saga Collection, which collects all four books in hardcover in a box set, is currently on sale for 46% for $44.99.

Grab these items at a discount now before supplies run out; there's no indication as to when the sale ends, so it could be any moment. Act fast!

Also, you can currently get up to 60% off on Twilight Toys & Games, like Twilight Board Game for only $9.99 (50% off) [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/12/13/deal-the-twilight-saga-books-toys-games/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/30/the-amazing-firefly-class-ship-called-serenity-replica-you-can-never-have/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/30/the-amazing-firefly-class-ship-called-serenity-replica-you-can-never-have/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:34:25 +0000 The Movie God Captain MalFireflyGeeksJoss WhedonNathan FillionSerenitySerenity -- The Big Damn ReplicaSideshow Collectibles http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=34533 Sideshow Collectibles is renowned for their ability to make scale model replicas of popular entertainment creations and characters. These collectibles are of the highest of quality and make any collection induce jealousy in those who gaze upon it.

Their newest creation is no different; in fact, it's one of their most impressive pieces to date. The company has created a 23 1/2" high, 12" wide 1:180 scale model of the title character of Joss Whedon's beloved sci-fi western show, Firefly: the ship itself, Serenity.

It's nearly impossible to sum up the amount of detail and work that was put into this item, which is perfectly called Serenity -- The Big Damn Replica, so you'll have to refer to the list below for full details. The team that worked on it put in three whole years doing research and taking every possible measure and precaution to ensure its utmost flawlessness. The unfortunate aspect to this pile of awesome, is that most of us will never ever own one. You see, there will only be one thousand of them ever produced, and each one will cost you $2,699.99 with a $540 deposit required -- OR, if you desperately need one, you can drop only $431 a month using their payment program. [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/30/the-amazing-firefly-class-ship-called-serenity-replica-you-can-never-have/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/19/fully-loaded-deluxe-r2-d2-comes-with-lightsaber/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/19/fully-loaded-deluxe-r2-d2-comes-with-lightsaber/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:49:32 +0000 Empress Eve R2-D2Star Wars http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=33659 R2-D2 complete with eight accessories.

The ever-popular astromech droid from the Star Wars saga will come with a periscope scanner, mechanical gripper, utility saw, Luke's Return of the Jedi lightsaber, and more, all of which can all be assembled into the statue's exposed chest or dome panels.

The 7-inch-tall, 1/6th scale Poly Stone statue is hand painted and will be a limited edition.

This deluxe R2-D2 will be available Spring 2010. No word yet on price or pre-ordering [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/19/fully-loaded-deluxe-r2-d2-comes-with-lightsaber/feed/ 3 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/14/must-own-the-famed-star-wars-tauntaun-sleeping-bag-is-now-a-reality/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/14/must-own-the-famed-star-wars-tauntaun-sleeping-bag-is-now-a-reality/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:00:48 +0000 The Movie God George LucasLuke SkywalkerSleeping BagStar WarsTauntaunThe Empire Strikes BackThinkGeek http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30905 Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. This someone was greatest online store ever created (proclaimed by I, anyway), ThinkGeek, and it was actually just a little April Fools silliness. Well, the gag was so popular, that people were called, papers were rustled, and ThinkGeek was given permission by George Lucas and Lucas Films to actually produce the sleeping bag, and you...yes, YOU can go and own one soon.

The sleeping bag (seen above, click to go large) is made of a nice, soft Tauntaun fur, and the inside is over-flowing with the natural comfort of intestinal embrace. Better yet (and my personal favorite touch) is the inclusion of a little lightsaber zipper, that allows you to cut open your desperate escape from the freezing cold winter every single time you use it! [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/14/must-own-the-famed-star-wars-tauntaun-sleeping-bag-is-now-a-reality/feed/ 3 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/08/05/sdcc-09-comic-con-swag-roundup/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/08/05/sdcc-09-comic-con-swag-roundup/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:01:41 +0000 Empress Eve Comic ConComic-ConSDCC 09 http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=26280 San Diego Comic-Con 2009 SWAG round up.

In Hall H, which is the biggest auditorium at the convention center, there's typically volunteers handing out items at the very beginning of the day. Sometimes it's freebies, while other times it's a ticket you can use to redeem a bag of swag from one of the exhibit floor booths. Thursday was a Tron coin, which led to a scavenger hunt that resulted in a trip to Flynn's Arcade; Friday was a ticket to redeem a bag of Warner Bros. freebies at the WB booth; and Saturday was a poster and pencil for Lost and I found out that those entering the Hall later in the day got a ticket to get Iron Man 2 items (I was there bright and early, so I missed out on this last ticket).

I feel like I snagged a lot more swag last year, but there were still a few goodies to be had this year [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/08/05/sdcc-09-comic-con-swag-roundup/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/08/03/sdcc-09-twilight-new-moon-collectibles/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/08/03/sdcc-09-twilight-new-moon-collectibles/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:34:06 +0000 Empress Eve Comic-ConHallmarkHot TopicNECANew MoonThe Twilight Saga: New MoonTwilight http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=26111 Twilight Saga: New Moon panel from the San Diego Comic-Con. Now, here's some images from the New Moon items that were on the exhibit floor. You can see all the pictures of the items here below.

Hallmark set up an area with their Twilight-themed items, once of which was a sneak peek at their 2010 Bella and Edward Keepsake Ornament, which showed the sculpt in progress. Along with the new ornament was an array of New Moon party supplies, but I didn't see up them on the Hallmark site yet, though they are they are available for pre-order at Birthday Direct and include paper cups and plates and plastic utensils. Judging by how Bella's birthday party turned out in New Moon, I'm not sure how well a New Moon-themed party would go over, but hey, if you dig the movie, here's the theme for you [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/08/03/sdcc-09-twilight-new-moon-collectibles/feed/ 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/07/23/sdcc-09-top-five-exclusive-items-available-at-the-con/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/07/23/sdcc-09-top-five-exclusive-items-available-at-the-con/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:13:21 +0000 Henchman21 Action FiguresDarth VaderDethklokGentle GiantMetalocalypseRoboTechStar WarsTransformers http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=25136 San Diego Comic Con, but the ones everyone looks for are the SDCC Exclusives.

So, here is a list of the top five things that will be surfacing on eBay in the next few hours.

1. AFX Transformers Battle Damage Jetfire Bust

One of the coolest characters from Transformers 2 returns in his original form from the cartoon. Not only is this a really cool looking bust, but it also comes with a variant head to give it it’s original Macross/Robotech look. This is too cool for words, but I guess only if you’re like me and are both a Transformers and Robotech fan [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/07/23/sdcc-09-top-five-exclusive-items-available-at-the-con/feed/ 2 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/26/talk-tiny-to-me-1-so-you-want-to-paint-a-mini/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/26/talk-tiny-to-me-1-so-you-want-to-paint-a-mini/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 03:50:31 +0000 witchwater artcollectablesD038Dfantasygamingminiaturesminispainting http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=16586
But where’s the fun in that?

If you’ve ever looked at a beautifully painted miniature and said to yourself, “I wanna do THAT!” then this, my friend, is the column for you.

I’m sure some of you may be thinking, “There’s no way I could ever be able to paint like that,” but don’t be discouraged! The people who do those incredible paint jobs started off just like you, and with the right guidance and plenty of practice, you could be giving them a run for their money in no time.

For the duration of this column, I will be discussing the techniques of painting your own miniature. I do not profess to being a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but that is the beauty of this rewarding and relaxing hobby... You don’t have to be a professional to share the tips and techniques that you’ve discovered! [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/26/talk-tiny-to-me-1-so-you-want-to-paint-a-mini/feed/ 2 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/19/contest-terminator-salvation-videogame-prize-pack/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/19/contest-terminator-salvation-videogame-prize-pack/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 17:22:29 +0000 Dave3 Evolved GamesPlaystation 3Terminator SalvationXbox 360 http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=21082 Terminator Salvation right.

To coincide with the release of Terminator Salvation this week from Warner Bros. Pictures and Sony Pictures how about Geeks of Doom gives two (2) lucky readers a copy of Terminator Salvation -- The Videogame, along with the official strategy guide AND a supremely awesome T-600 bust?!?!

How about that one? How 'bout.

Yep. Geeks of Doom has the Terminator Salvation goods and we're giving it to ya good. Well, two of you. We've got two sweet Terminator Salvation prize packs to bestow upon dos lucky geeks---one for XBox 360 and one for Playstation 3. It looks like the crew at Evolved Games outdid themselves because judging from the video and images below this game looks freakin' amazing!

We ask that you please specify which gaming platform you'd prefer in the comment section of the entry form [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/19/contest-terminator-salvation-videogame-prize-pack/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/15/geek-trek-the-search-for-spock-glass/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/15/geek-trek-the-search-for-spock-glass/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 20:52:10 +0000 The Geeks of Doom Star Trek http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=20828 J.J. Abrams' box office smash Star Trek, where they offer Trek-themed toys to kids and Trek-themed drinking glasses to adults. It, of course, has been nearly beaten to death by various ad campaigns, whether in the form of radio announcements, television spots, or ridiculous-looking window clings stuck to the fronts of most of their buildings.

If it sounds like I am complaining, I assure you, I’m not. It’s been a long while since a chain such as BK has released glasses like these, because nowadays the “adult toys” usually constitute watches of some sort (like the awesome Star Wars ones or the terrible talking Simpsons ones; take your pick), and I was always a huge fan of the collectible cups and mugs that they have offered throughout the years (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Batman Forever? Yes please!). So hearing that they were going back to basics and offering a line of four cups to collect was awesome news to hear... about two months ago [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/15/geek-trek-the-search-for-spock-glass/feed/ 5 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/10/new-star-trek-vermont-teddy-bears/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/10/new-star-trek-vermont-teddy-bears/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 21:49:44 +0000 Empress Eve Leonard NimoyStar TrekVermont Teddy Bear CompanyWilliam Shatner http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=20400 Star Trek film, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company has debuted the first-ever officially licensed Star Trek Bears.

Available now are two new Bears, one each of Kirk and Spock complete with uniforms based on the ones worn by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in the original Star Trek television series from the 1960s. The Vermont Teddy Bear Company also altered their traditional Bear pattern to make Spock's ears.

The 15" Captain Kirk Bear wears black boots and pants and a gold shirt bearing the U.S.S. Enterprise command insignia. The 15" Spock Bear features his recognizable Vulcan ears and wears black boots and pants with a blue shirt complete with the sciences insignia [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/10/new-star-trek-vermont-teddy-bears/feed/ 3 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/10/bid-in-the-battlestar-galactica-live-auction-today/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/10/bid-in-the-battlestar-galactica-live-auction-today/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 16:24:27 +0000 Empress Eve AuctionBattlestar GalacticaEdward James OlmosJamie BamberKatee SackhoffTricia Helfer http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=20378 Battlestar Galactica live charity auction is underway right now at California's Pasadena Convention Center, with bidding to start at 10am PST.

If you can't make it down to the Center, you can watch the live stream at Auction Network and bid on the items up for grabs in real time.

A portion of the proceeds from the auction, which has over 900 items available from the SCI FI Channel series, will go to benefit United Way.

This final auction will include items like Lee Adama’s (Jamie Bamber) bomber jacket; the painting that Kara "Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackhoff) painted in her Caprica apartment before the Cylon attacks; the Galactica Podium; Admiral Adama’s (Edward James Olmos) desk chair; a full size Viper Mark II ship; and a full size Blackbird Stealth ship. The infamous red dress worn by Number Six (Tricia Helfer) and a Starbuck flight suit will also be offered in this auction [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/10/bid-in-the-battlestar-galactica-live-auction-today/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/03/geek-craft-handmade-r2-d2-plush-toy/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/03/geek-craft-handmade-r2-d2-plush-toy/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 19:20:54 +0000 Empress Eve R2-D2Star Wars http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=19710 Star Wars site Galactic Binder unearthed a gem in fanboy crafting -- an adorable crocheted R2-D2 plush toy!

This fan-made Amigurumi R2-D2 doll was first picked up by the official Star Wars blog from a feature at CodeRetard, which contains several photos of the little R2.

This is a one-of-a-kind creation, unfortunately, because I know I want one. Bravo to the craftspeople on this one! [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/05/03/geek-craft-handmade-r2-d2-plush-toy/feed/ 2 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/04/27/star-wars-retro-inspired-travel-posters/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/04/27/star-wars-retro-inspired-travel-posters/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:44:26 +0000 Empress Eve Star Wars http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=19456 Star Wars retro-inspired travel posters.

Two of the three posters in the series, one each for Hoth and Tattooine, are available StarWarsShop, with one for Coruscant coming soon.

The posters were inspired by the FDR-era government-sponsored WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters. The Hoth poster (my favorite!), enticing you to visit that planet's ice caves, is a direct take on the WPA "See America" poster [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/04/27/star-wars-retro-inspired-travel-posters/feed/ 3 http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/12/18/contest-star-trek-messenger-bag/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/12/18/contest-star-trek-messenger-bag/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:38:26 +0000 The Geeks of Doom IntelStar Trek http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=10335 posted about Intel/Lenovo's Star Trek Exploration Sweepstakes, which gave entrants a chance to win several prizes, one of which was a Star Trek Messenger Bag.

Now, the good folks at Intel/Lenovo have given Geeks of Doom one of these cool messenger bags to give away to one of our readers!

One (1) winner will receive:

-- (1) Star Trek Messenger Bag

This exclusive, collectible quality messenger bag comes with a laptop sleeve and lots of pockets, and has the Star Trek emblem on the front flap.

TO ENTER: Fill out the form below and submit. Entry form HERE.

RULES: One entry per person. All entries must be in by Friday, December 26, 2008 at 9pm EST. This contest is only open to residents of the United States. No international entries will be accepted. Void where prohibited. Winners will be chosen randomly from valid entries and will be notified by email. NOTE: We will not sell your contact info into spam slavery. Enter with confidence [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/12/18/contest-star-trek-messenger-bag/feed/ 0