All the Geek things you might've missed this week.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Hasbro has unveiled these really fucking awesome action figures from the movie. Apparently, two more figures will be revealed at ToyFair--which kicks off this weekend. There's already Marvel Legends figures of Rocket Racoon and Drax but these look to be the best movie related figures Hasbro has put out for any of the Marvel movies. I'm really really excited about this absurd movie. And, while we're on the subject of ToyFair...
- DC Collectibles: DC has released a shitton of promo images of figures that will be shown at ToyFair. There's a Nightwing (shown above) that I'll be buying (because who doesn't have a crush on Nightwing), a Batgirl I will also be buying and a Supergirl that made me scream, "WHY CAN'T SHE JUST HAVE PANTS!?"
- Game of Thrones: I'm probably the only Geek who doesn't watch this show--but, even I think these look pretty cool. Funko announced they will be releasing a line of Game of Thrones figures. Most of them look pretty cool and the first line is apparently already out. This is the last bit of action figure news. I promise. Also, let's not murder me for publicly admitting to never watching Game of Thrones.
- Stephen King: So, everyone's favorite horror author announced his next novel. It's titled Revival and follows a preacher and a drug addicted muscisian in the mid-twentieth century. You mean it's not about a writer or a group of kids?! I'm KIDDING! Relax! I really like him. Joyland was actually my 2nd favorite book I read last year. Also, I'm currently reading On Writing. Also, how cool is that painting of Mr King? Anyway, moving on...
- Mario Kart: I'm not good at many video games. I've recently become addicted to Lego Marvel...but, even those God damned puzzles made for 10 yr olds fucking stump me. But, Mario Kart is the one game I'm always good at. There are few games I've ever completely beaten: Streets of Rage 2, The X-Men Arcade Game (IN an arcade on the Wildwood boardwalk, thankyouverymuch), Street Fighter 2 Turbo and nearly every Mario Kart game. Yoshi is my favorite character and Double Dash is my favorite game in the series. I know all the turns in the Baby Park course by heart. My friend's 8 yr old son beat me at Mario Kart once and I almost lost my shit. I digress. The point is--Mario Kart 8 is being released for the Wii U console on May 30th and maybe now I have to buy it. Also, it includes all the Koopa kids!
- The Simpsons: There will be an all Lego episode airing in May. I guess because why not, at this point?
- Ms. Marvel: A comic about a Muslim-American from my homestate of New Jersey has been getting great ratings and was Marvel's top selling digital issue the week it came out. This all makes me very happy. I'm behind on my comics, so I haven't picked this up yet--but I plan on doing so. Inclusion is important because duh.
- Valentine's Day: Let's all us single people have some semblance of dignity and try not to post too much today about how single we are and how "forever alone" we are today, okay? Self-respect is also important, people! Also, you're not gonna score a date because someone feels bad that you're single. ANYWAY, here are some really cute and funny Young Avengers Valentine's Day cards to make you smile. And since I am Tina Belcher from Bob's Burgers, here are some hysterical Tina Belcher Valentine's Day cards.
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