LEGO to Produce 30th Anniversary Ghostbusters Playset

LEGO CUUSOO has announced that it will be producing a 30th Anniversary Ghostbusters Playset, featuring Ecto-1 and the boys in grey.

If you're not familiar with LEGO CUUSOO, it's a site from LEGO where fans can submit their own concept projects to be voted on by other fans.  If a certain project receives 10,000 supporters, it will go up for review by LEGO as a potential real life product.  If you happen to be chosen, you'll receive 1% of the total net sales.  Pretty cool right?

Well community member BrentWaller submitted his idea for a Ghostbusters playset that commemorated the 30th anniversary of the franchise.  After receiving the required number of supporters, the project was added to LEGO CUUSOO's fall review.  Ultimately, they loved the concept (I mean who wouldn't...it's Ghostbusters) and will be creating an actual playset based on Brent's original design, which is due to hit shelves later this year.

I love LEGO and I love the Ghostbusters, so this to me is awesome news.  However, I hope LEGO sticks pretty close to Brent's original Ecto-1 design since it's pretty much prefect.  I saw how the final Back to the Future playsets turned out compared to the original concept last year and was pretty disappointed.

You can watch the LEGO CUUSOO announcement embedded after the break.

Will you be picking up the set later this year?  Let me know in the comments below.

As always, stay nerdy my friends.

Custom Cassette Tape Shaped Coffee Tables

Ever want a pretty rad coffee table that looks like an old school cassette tape?  Well you probably didn't know that you did after you see these.

The coffee tables produced by TAYBLES, a company "comprised of three young artist/entrepreneurs (Taylor, Justin and Zach) who set out to make a product that would not only be a functional piece of furniture, but also a nostalgic piece of art".

The Cassette TAYBLE is hand crafted with birch hardwood and a vinyl label that is sealed and protected with a clear epoxy coating. Stainless steel cup holders give the tape dimension and house LED lights to spice up your party with the flip of a switch. The tape-run folds down to offer a practical storage space for remotes and magazines while amping up the nostalgic look of the cassette tape. The table stands on your choice of carbon steel pin legs or sled legs.

Carrying the 80's theme of creating your own mixed tape, TAYBLES can also work with you to create a custom table.  You can choose from different stains, colors, labels, graphics and legs, making it uniquely yours.  What's even cooler, is that a portion of each sale goes towards a couple charities they work with.  So not only do you get a pretty cool conversation starter for your place, you're helping some pretty good causes.

The tables range from $1,499 to $1,799     depending on the materials, style and functionality you want.  If interested, be sure to head over to TAYBLES store here.

As always, stay nerdy my friends

Via: Geeks are Sexy

Source: TAYBLES

NES Style Jason Voorhees Cosplay

Hey all.  Sorry for the long gap between posts.  I'll save you the whole song and dance and just jump right into this one.

So what you're looking at above is probably one of the more cleverer cosplays I've seen in a very long time - Jason Voorhees as he appeared in the 1989 8-bit NES game, Friday the 13th. I'm not sure who the cosplayer is, but the photo was taken sometime last week at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles.

UPDATE:  After a little digging, the cosplayer's name is Robert Trippett.  Well done sir!

While this is might actually be the first time we've seen NES Jason in cosplay form, Trippett was obviously inspired by NECA's 2013 San Diego Comic Con exclusive of the same name. Unfortunately, because he was an exclusive to SDCC and you weren't there to pick him up, you'll have to scour eBay and likely end up paying some outrageous prices.  If interested however, NECA also has an 8-bit inspired Freddy Krueger out (available at online retailers) from the 1989 NES Nightmare on Elm Street and has plans to bring us an 8-bit inspired Robocop sometime next year.

Hopefully we will eventually see an 8-bit Jason vs Freddy pic sometime in the future :)

Stay nerdy my friends.

Via: Geeks are Sexy

Source: Kumbuya

Nerdblock: the Monthly Mystery Box Service for Nerds

Subscription based "mystery" box services seem to be all the rage today.  You have your men's and women's Birchbox services, for those that want to keep up with the latest grooming trends.  You got Barkbox, which contains a number of goodies for your dog.  The Trunk Club for helping men become a snappier dressers.  Hell, there's even a Mystery Tackle Box for fishing enthusiasts!  But what about geeky guys and gals that just want to spoil their inner nerdy child?

Well that's where Nerdblock comes in.  They are a new monthly mystery box service, tailor made for all your geeky interests.  For just $19.99 a month, they'll ship you a box containing a limited edition t-shirt, along with several other collectibles "sure to give you a nerdgasm".  Each box contains cool merchandise from brands like Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel, Disney, Nintendo and many many more.  All you need to do when you sign up is pick your t-shirt size and style, fill in your shipping details and then just wait for it to arrive in the mail.

I'm definitely going to sign up and can't wait to see what comes in each box.  If you're interested, check out their site at Nerdblock.com, their Twitter or even their Facebook page to find out more.

Thanks to Katie Johnson for sending this my way.

As always, stay nerdy my friends :)

Source: Nerdblock

FOX Sending Cease & Desist Orders to Makers of Jayne Cobb Hats

As if fellow Browncoats didn't already have enough hatred towards FOX, this news hits the net.

Over the last few weeks, FOX has been sending out cease and desist orders to purveyors of homemade Jayne Cobb Hats on sites like Etsy.  While it is true that the studio still owns the rights to Firefly, and with it Jayne's hat, why they're going after fans more than a decade later is a little odd.

Many are pointing to Ripple Junction who, not to long ago, obtained the rights to mass produce and sell the hat through popular nerd sites like ThinkGeek.  However, both companies have stated that they have had no involvement with the C&D notices.  ThinkGeek even went so far as posting the following statement on their site:

Our dear Browncoats, 

We've heard the news that FOX, the licensors of Firefly merch, is sending out cease and desist notices to Etsy sellers who carry their own cunning hats. 

We just wanted you to know that ThinkGeek has nothing to do with the C&D notices. The hat is licensed by a vendor with whom we have a relationship and while the hat is not an exclusive to ThinkGeek, we did have a hand in its development and answered the difficult questions like, "Are the earflaps long enough?" and "Is that man afraid of anything?" (Yes and no, respectively.) 

Would the C&D have happened if we did not carry the hat on our site?  We're not sure; we'll leave that question to sharper legal minds than ours. We're here to carry the shiniest of goods from 'round the 'verse, even maybe makin' them ourselves. We just want y'all to know that while we might not always aim to misbehave, we'll always be sure to get you the best stuff this side of the Eavesdown Docks.

The way we see it, if people want to make their own, shiny. For those out there who can't knit to save their gorram lives, we can help.

While FOX is within their legal rights to put the kibosh on maker/sellers of the hat and other Firefly merchandise, it's extremely confusing and frustrating as to why they are suddenly showing interest in the property -- especially given the fact that they are the main contributor to the show's dimise.

One thing's for sure though: if you want a homemade hat, just like Jayne's mom made for him, you better hurry before it's too late.

Source: Blastr via The Mary Sue

Iron Man Themed Motorcycle

I don't have many details around who modified this ZXR9 Streetfighter, but it appears on the Spanish site, Tuneos.com.  You could totally see something similar to this eventually made into a toy at some point.

Oh, and expect to see the first trailer for Iron Man 3 sometime this month.

In the meantime, stay nerdy my friends.

Via: GeekTyrant

Send a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter to Your Little Witch or Wizard

Say you're planning a surprise trip to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and want to make the trip that much more exciting...or you just happen to have a really big Potter fan in your family and want to do something special.  Well, Legendary Letters is something you'll want to check out.

Specializing in personalized letters from the likes of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy since 1997, "Elf Stacey" has expanded to include some really cool items from Willy Wonka, Twilight, The Hunger Games and of course Harry Potter.  Ranging from prop replicas such as train tickets to the Hogwarts Express to the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone for you UK fans ;) ), the coolest thing available is undoubtedly the personalized acceptance letters you can send a loved one from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Starting at just $12, each Hogwarts letter features an authentic signature from Professor McGonagall, handwritten in green ink, and is sent in an ivory A7 envelope that is sealed with a faux wax Hogwart's seal.  The letter is also accompanied with a list of all the books and equipment your little witch or wizard will need.  You can choose from a number of different personalization options and can even tailor it based on the age of the recipient.

Harry received his letter on his 11th birthday, and most people order these for 11th birthdays. However, sometimes that just isn't possible. If you have a student age 12-18 who did not receive one at 11, you may choose to add a post script that apologizes for the lateness of the letter. If your student is over 18, you may choose to have the letter sent from the Dead Letter Office. Essentially, this will have stamps and markings on the envelope showing it has been lost since the person was 11. Some may also choose to have a letter sent to a child younger than 11. We can send a pre-approval in that case.

It's also suggested that if you send to someone that is over the age of 18, to be sure to address it to where they lived when they were eleven and use maiden names for anyone that may be married in order to add to the "realism" of the letter.

And for the practical joke that will most definitely make your little one cry, you can always send them a Hogwarts rejection letter, sent directly from Dumbledore himself.

Be sure to check out Legendary Letter's Harry Potter store to see all the amazing replicas and personalized gifts that are available, as well as their other offerings from the properties like Indiana Jones or Pirates of the Caribbean by heading over to their site here.

Big thanks to Brandon for sending this my way.

Stay nerdy my friends :)

Source: Legendary Letters

Custom Doctor Who Bunnies

Catherine Boucher's Etsy shop, The Stitchy Button, has a number of really cool custom bean dolls available, including characters from Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and my personal favorite, the Doctor Who bunnies.

These bunnies are pleased to just laze about all day.. in a bowl, in a window, or atop some cozy pillows. Half bean, half bunny, these little critters can't hop out on you for the holiday, so invite one over! The bunnies are about 6" tall, not counting the ears, and are made of prewashed materials. Each sold separately.

Each character is priced at $15, expect for the Fourth and Sixth Doctors, which are $18 each.  They are also available in 10" versions, which will run $21 a piece, plus shipping and handling.  If there are any Doctors, companions or other fantasy characters not listed on her store, Catherine is more than willing to take requests.

You can take a look at some more of the Doctor Who themed bunnies after the break.

Stay nerdy my friends...

The Darth Knight

So I know this is a pretty old image, but to make up for it, I've also included images of a custom action figure John Harmon (of Mint Condition Customs) created based on the concept above.  You can check those out after the break.

Thanks to @kowalroyale for shooting me over the above pic. 

Neverending Story Covers for Your iPad or Kindle

Want to give your iPad or Kindle a extra added flair and protection?  Fan of The Neverending Story?  Well then GrimcatProductions has you covered...literally.

They are currently offering custom made covers fitted for the iPad and the various versions of the Kindle and Nook eReaders.  I believe they can also produce custom sizes if you have an Android tablet as well.  

Have you always wanted to own a copy of The Neverending Story? Now you can! Modern digital book readers and tablets can holds thousands and thousands of books – truly a never-ending supply! Customize your reader with a cover that will bring back the nostalgic moments of luck dragons, noble warriors, and epic quests. These book covers are hand-crafted from high quality leather and suedes and bound with filigree and an Auryn on the cover, just like the book we all know and love. They are a perfect way to protect your reader and gives it a high level of protection while attracting a lot of attention and comments from friends and passersby.

The iPad/tablet cover costs $65.95, while the Kindle/Nook covers costs $58.95, plus shipping and handling of course.  If interested, you can check out their Etsy page here.

Via: Geeks are Sexy

UPDATE: TARDIS Inspired Diamond Ring

Last month I made a quick post about a custom made Decepticon engagement ring.  Well I've just run across something that might even top that...well if you're a Doctor Who fan that is.

Above is a custom diamond ring made by patheticperipatetic, who posted it over on the Doctor Who Official Tumblr:

I was bored and made this. Its a TARDIS based ring with a tension set 1CT Princess Cut center stone. The three round stones is the Police Box sign, the two sets of four baguettes symbolize the windows, and a small princess cut below that to symbolize the instructions found on the front of the Police Box.

If you're a Who-fan, you'll understand the description.  If you're not, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!? ;)

UPDATE:  patheticperipatetic has just updated his Tumblr addressing the demand for the TARDIS ring:

If any of you are interested in purchasing the Police Box ring, please let me know (via Tumblr messages) so I can gather a better idea of how many I need made. If you are not on Tumblr, please email me at ginoarizmendi@artgemsjewelers.com

You can check out a rotating 360 degree view of the ring after the break.

Interactive Super Mario Coin Block Pendant Lamp

8BitLit over at Etsy has a pretty cool pendant lamp, made to resemble the coin blocks from Super Mario Brothers.  What makes it even cooler is that it's interactive.  Here is the description from their Etsy page:

This is a custom made touch sensitive lamp after the fashion of the Super Mario Brothers question mark blocks that appear throughout the series. It’s 6 inches by 6 inches by 6 inches, and made of laser-cut plexiglass and lit from inside by energy-efficient LEDs. The lamp is very light and suspended from an integrated 11-foot power cord, so it’s ready to be hung from a hook on your ceiling and plugged directly into an outlet. The internal power supply is 100v-240v compatible, so the lamp will work even abroad with just a simple plug adapter. If you want to use the lamp on a side table or by your bed, we offer a custom acrylic stand (sold separately). 

To turn the lamp on and off, merely punch, ahem, I mean touch, the bottom of the cube and you’ll be rewarded with both light and the classic coin noise. Every eight times you toggle the light, you’ll get a 1-UP! It’s very bright in a dark room and still visible in daylight.

Each lamp will set you back a cool $74.99, but if you'd like to take a go at assembling it yourself, they offer a kit with everything you need (excluding soldering iron, solder, some hot glue and superglue) for $54.99.  You can also pick up a desk lamp stand for an additional $15.

You can check out a quick demo of the interactive features after the break.

Stay nerdy my friends.

Custom Decepticon Engagement Ring

Over on DeviantART, artist TheBoog17 has posted a shot of a custom "Evil Robot Organization" engagement ring.

I agree with the folks over at Geekologie; I don't really think you should have wedding ring that symbolizes deception...

Via: Geekologie

Battlestar Galactica Coasters

I'll admit, I have yet to watch Battlestar Galactica, and after watching this, I may hold off a little longer.  However, if you're a big fan like some of my friends, these coasters are for you.

Quantum Mechanix (QMx) is currently taking pre-orders on sets of four, that are to be released in Q2 2012.  "Based on the original phoenix plaque that hung in the Galactica's CIC", each coaster measures 4.56 inches in diameter and .50 inches high. The emblem is made up of seven layers of precision-cast polystone covered with scratch-resistant glass and each is hand assembled and hand painted.  The set will set you back a cool $39.95, but given the build quality, I think it's a fair price for die-hard fans.

If interested, you can place your pre-order here, and also be sure to check out some of their other collectibles from Doctor Who, Firefly, Stargate SG-1 and more.

Via: Nerdist

MTV Geek Gives First Look at Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

MTV Geek has given us the very first look at Nickelodeon's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line that will again be produced by Playmate Toys.  The figures give a feel for how the CGI-animated series will look and feel.

The figures will vary in size, so it looks as if the four turtles won't be carbon copies of each other with different colored masks.  I actually really dig their looks and am looking forward to seeing how the new series turns out.

Be sure to check out close ups of each figure after the break, and also check out MTV Geek's page for images of other toys from the line, including deluxe power sound figures, a new Turtle Van and an insanely huge lair playset.

Custom Power Rangers Hoodies

UPDATE: It appears that the sellers site and Facebook account are no longer active. If I find anything I'll be sure write another update.

RangerBoard forum user Shoebasket is offering these custom Power Rangers "hoodiez".  The hoodies are made to order and include additional options for added personalization, such as shiny gold trim within the hood.  If interested, they'll set you back roughly $85 plus shipping and handling.  

Be sure to check out a few more shots of the hoodies after the break.

Judge Dredd Prop Replicas

For what I can only assume is to gear up for the upcoming Dredd film, starring Karl Urban, you'll soon be able to yell out "I AM THE LAW!!" with you're very own Judge Dredd prop replicas.

Available for pre-order over at BigBadToyStore, Planet Replica has created some incredible reproductions of some iconic props that the toughest judge of Mega-City One personally carries.  So If you have the spare cash laying around (and I mean, who doesn't these days), be sure to check out the product listings via the previous link.

Source: BigBadToyStore