Geek Culture Reviews

LEGO Group have announced two new Sonic the Hedgehog themed play sets that’ll be heading to toy shelves next January… Adventure and fun await video game fans aged 7 and up in this collectible Sonic’s Campfire Clash (77001) building playset. This LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ toy features a campfire area build, speed sphere launcher and speed sphere, plus accessories including a Chaos Emerald and 3 Gold Rings. This video game set also has 4 Sonic character toys: a Sonic minifigure, ’flying’ G.U.N. Beetle robot drone, posable G.U.N. Hunter robot figure and a Tocky. This interactive, feature-packed Sonic toy for boys and girls is a fun playset that encourages kids and fans to create new role-play stories with Sonic and the enemy robots, from relaxing by the campfire to battling the robots to rescue the Tocky and gain the 3 Gold Rings. Creative, fast-action funcan be extended with other LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog toys in the range (sets sold separately). Kids also get to enjoy an intuitive buildi...

Star Wars Outlaws is one of those games that attempts to move away from its source material. Instead of battling Jedi and Sith, Outlaws takes its narrative in a different direction, and it’s one that’s rarely explored in that galaxy far, far away…  Set between A New Hop e and The Empire Strikes Back , Outlaws dives into the galactic underworld as we take on the told of Kay Vess, a scoundrel who finds herself navigating the treacherous underworld of crime syndicates whilst staying one step ahead of an Empire that’s dealing with the aftermath of the destruction of the first Death Star, whilst clamping down on any sign of rebellion. Along with her alien pet/companion Nix, Kay embarks on a galaxy-wide adventure that’ll take her into the clutches of some nefarious characters. With the narrative being very character-driven, the cast plays a big part in bringing Kay’s story to life. As such each character we meet is very well developed and is perfectly suited to delivering the wider stor...

As LEGO head closer to their celebration of 25 years of LEGO Star Wars, the company have teased what’s next for their Ultimate Collectors Series range.  Heading straight from the Dune Sea’s of Tatooine comes Jabba’s Sail Barge as seen within Star Wars Episode IV: Return of the Jedi. The set which measures just over 30 inches long comes with figures for Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Bib Fortuna, Max Rebo, Kithaba, Vizam, Wooof, a Gamorrean Guard, and Salacious Crumb.   “ Relive Star Wars: Return of the Jedi scenes aboard Jabba’s Sail Barge with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Ultimate Collector Series display set for adults (75397). A top gift for any Star Wars fan or UCS collector, this playful buildable model measures over 30.5 in. (77 cm) long. It has adjustable textile sails and a top deck that lifts off and sides that fold down to reveal the detailed interior. Explore the cockpit, prison cell, armory and entertainment room equipped with Jabba’s bed and more. The ...

The age of Krakoa has ended and Alison Blaire has hit the road…  Since the launch of the ‘ From the ashes’   era we’ve been treated to quite the array of narratives that the X-Men family have drawn themselves into. Whilst Cyclops and Rogue seem to be steamrolling into an all-out brawl, it’s over to Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler, to bring some light to the encroaching darkness. Coming from writer Jason Loo and artist Rafael Loureio Dazzler #1 brings a mutant twist to the trials and tribulations accompanying the music industry.  Dazzler #1 follows Alison Blaire as she takes to the road after Krakoa’s collapse. Not one to shy away from her talents, Blaire has written a new album which she intends to use as a means to inspire mutants to be the best of who they are. With Shark-Girl, Domino, Multiple Man, Strong Guy, and Wind Breaker as her touring partners (and stage crew) what could go wrong?  As with any good musical tour, there’s bound to be a ruckus and here it’s...

Navigate Guild Rivalries, Maximize Profits, and Build the Ultimate Cozy Inn… Spiral Up Games has unveiled the first official trailer of Dungeon Inn, an upcoming cozy turn-based inn management game by Cat Society Games.  Dungeon Inn invites players to step into the role of Sara, an innkeeper who strikes a deal with a dragon to open an inn at the entrance of a busy dungeon. Players must manage the rivalry between two adventurers’ guilds, ensuring they don’t uncover Sara’s secret double dealings. With cozy, strategic gameplay, players will have to cater to customer demands, upgrade their inn to attract more guests, and craft the perfect strategy to thrive in a charming yet challenging setting.  Key Features Turn-Based Inn Strategy Management: With various tools at your disposal, deploy turn-based strategies to attract adventurers to your inn and keep rival guilds apart.  Master the Art of Covert Inn Operations: While clashes between guilds may be unavoidable, strategic inter...

Ninjas are still cool ,right? It seems to be a recurring theme in this console generation with developers bringing long-forgotten retro titles to modern audiences - Zool , G-Darius , Cotton , and Cyber Citizen Shockman spring to mind. A big part of this retro-revival is to allow current gamers to experience those hits and forgotten gems from the gaming past, and for us older generation to enjoy a slice of our gaming history. Regarding gaming, across the 80s and 90s, a big bulk of video games consisted of side-scrolling beat’em ups. Titles such as Streets of Rage reigned supreme on home consoles, arcades were full of various “side-scrollers” blasting out their 8-bit soundtracks in aid of getting you pocket money. So it comes as no surprise that the side-scrolling beat’em up genre is the one that sees the most ports to modern consoles.  Shadow of the Ninja started its life as an NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) that was first released in Japan back in 1990. As the game aged, it...

Sideshow and Hot Toys has revealed a sixth-scale T-800 - Battle Damaged version of the popular Terminator character as portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day…  As an all-time classic and a cultural phenomenon among movie fans, the Terminator franchise continues to offer fans insights on the perceptions of the future and AI through heart-pounding scenes, coining its enduring impact on the science fiction genre. The faithfully crafted battle-damaged version of the T-800 Sixth Scale Figure features a newly developed head sculpt with separate rolling eyeball, as well as an additional heavily damaged head sculpt revealing the endoskeleton with an LED light-up right eye; a meticulously tailored costume featuring jackets made in genuine leather (a battle damaged version and an additional one that is tattered on the left sleeve), a pair of pants also in genuine leather and a gray printed tee; weapons including a machine gun, a rifle, a pistol, a grenade ...

Marvel Comics have announced a new limited five-issue series that’ll focus on Rogue as she ventures into the Savage Land… Written by Tim Seeley ( Venom War: Wolverine ) and artist Zulema Lavina (who’s also making their Marvel debut), the series returns to Uncanny X-Men #269 and #274-#275 to fully explore Rogue’s journey into the Savage Land.  “ In these five issues, I get to utilize my love for 80s X-Men, Jim Lee, Chris Claremont, Zabu, scantily clad heroines (and heroes!) and probably most importantly: DINOSAURS ,” said Seeley. “ Alongside my collaborator Zulema Lavina, we’re going to deliver something fresh, while honoring the impossibly sexy and epic classic tale of a young Rogue, and two of the weirdest allies a girl from Mississippi could ask for: Magneto and Ka-Zar.” JOURNEY INTO THE LOST WORLD WITH ROGUE, MAGNETO, KA-ZAR AND MORE! The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers she’ll need to prove it like never before! As the Savage Lan...

BOOM! Studios is launching their new comic book adaptation of Jim Henson’s classic film Labyrinth next week, and if you can’t wait, we’ve got the official preview for you right here… Ahead of the landmark 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s seminal film in 2025, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the FIRST EVER graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith’s beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, join Sarah for the very first time, or discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth. Dance to the magic as writer Kyla Vanderklugt (Demon in the Wood) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Alice Never After, Alice Ever After) visualize the entire story for the first time! Jim Henson’s Labyrinth #1 is set to release next Wednesday, September 18th 2024

Wolverine Vs. Cyber in the Canadian wilderness…what could go wrong?  The From the Ashes era of the X-Men has been going strong for the last few weeks. With the X-Men scattered across the globe, there’s been plenty of opportunity to delve into the many brand-new X offerings that Marvel Comics have thrown our way.  Now it’s Wolverine’s time in the spotlight as writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Martín Cóccolo explore the post-Krakoa era for Logan. With the character separated from the wider X-Men family, it’s the perfect time to focus on Logan as he attempts to discover his purpose in this new era.  With this opening issue, Ahmed brings Wolverine back to his primal roots as he attempts to find solitude within the frozen wilderness. Teaming up with a pack of wolves, we catch up with Logan as he embraces this new role within the pack. Things don’t stay calm for long as we’re then shown Cyber who’s also in the wilds and is tracking Logan and his wolf pack. Meanwhile, Nightcrawl...

With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice  currently airing on the big-screen, NECA have given us details on their upcoming Baby Beetlejuice doll. And better still…you can preorder your own life-size version of the Ghost with the Most right now! Own a life-size replica doll of the breakout character from the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This 1:1 doll is based on Baby Beetlejuice’s on-screen appearance and has been exactingly duplicated. With 5 points of articulation, the doll features poseable eyes, synthetic rooted hair, movie authentic deco, a weighted body, and tailored clothing. It’s a centerpiece addition to your Beetlejuice collection and a wonderful addition to your family! The doll measures 14 inches when seated and 19 inches when lying flat. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging.