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Nickelodeon Unveils SDCC Exclusive Items

2019/07/01

July 1, 2019 – Nickelodeon has some hot new retail items exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con 2019 that are only available at the Nick booth (#4113). Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants by inviting fans to enter into the world of Bikini Bottom at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019. Attendees can grab both new and nostalgic Nick retail items spanning SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats and more.

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES:

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Exclusive Shredder Figure

The Shredder is back! Based on Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Shredder figure comes ready to attack! The Turtles’ ultimate nemesis stands nearly 6” tall and features a ball-joint articulated head with a sinister facial expression and glowing red eyes, a body molded in a translucent brown with gray, metallic-sprayed armor, and shredding claw weapon accessories. He also has slide joint neck articulation, waist articulation, ball-joint articulated shoulders, and hips, knee and ankle articulation so you can pose him in hundreds of different ways.

Shredder comes packed out in a highly-collectible, uniquely-styled, five-sided penta-shaped window box placed in a protective white mailer box calling out the “2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Shredder” name.

SRP: $30.00

Metallic Green Reptar EEKEEZ

Exclusive Reptar Eekeez Figurine modeled after your favorite Rugrats character. Hand painted resin figurine featuring realistic wood carved design, measuring approximately 4” tall.

SRP: $15.00

Chuckie Finster Bitty Boomer

Bitty Boomers are ultra-portable, beyond adorable, wireless licensed Bluetooth speakers. Don’t be fooled, what they lack in size, they make up for with clear, powerful, room filling sound. Tiny Size. Huge Sound. Bitty Boomers are just under 2″ in height and .25 of a lb. in weight so they can easily be carried in a pocket, or strapped to a backpack or gym bag (the strap is included- as is the USB charger) and so they can go wherever you go. They hold a charge for up to five hours. Our coating not only makes them a much more attractive item but it also gives them a water-resistant property that allows them to be taken to the gym, the pool, the beach, or virtually anywhere.

SRP: $20.00

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Odd Sox

The lean, mean, green team is hitting the street – and your feet – with these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles socks!

SRP: $15

Nick ‘90s Fanny Pack

The ’90s may be all that, but with this fanny pack featuring Nickelodeon’s most iconic ’90s series, you’ll be looking all that… and a bag of chips!

SRP: $20

Customized T-Shirt Station

Fans can purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of eight fan-favorite Nick shows: All That, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.

SRP: $20

Nick Box

The Nick Box is back with an exclusive 2019 San Diego Comic-Con enamel pin! Each Nick Box comes filled with exclusive collectibles, apparel, accessories, home goods and so much more, featuring all your favorite classic Nickelodeon shows. The Nick Box is a quarterly, subscription service that brings your most memorable Nickelodeon experiences right to your front door, but the Nick Box at SDCC features a SDCC exclusive. This installment features these items and more:

· Exclusive Chokey Chicken Pin: “Yee Haw! You in the mood for chicken that looks good, tastes good, and even smells good? Then come on down to the Chokey Chicken! Commemorate your favorite O-Town original chicken joint along with Rocko and friends with this SDCC exclusive enamel pin!”

· What’s Cookin’?: This tasty Winter box is full of exclusive items that will make your mouth water. Feeling hungry? Let us serve you up some Nick classics!

· Spinning Reptar On Ice Kitchen Timer: What better way to know when your food is done cooking than with this rad Reptar on Ice timer! If only this ice spectacular was playing in a rink near you.

· Mr. Tastee Vinyl Figure: We found Mr. Tastee and he is the coolest Nick Box exclusive vinyl! Can’t get him anywhere else.

· Cookie Stamp Set: Make every batch of cookies perfect for snack time! Featuring Tommy, Chuckie, and the cookie queen herself, Angelica.

· Powdered Toast Man Apron: To be a master chef in the kitchen, one must dress like one! And nothing makes you feel like you have the power than with Powdered Toast Man!

· Jolly Good Sardines Socks: Cover up your feet in the cold with these sweet Wild Thornberrys socks! You’ll make even sardines look smashing.

· Hey Arnold! Refrigerator Magnets: Add these fruit boys to your fridge! The Nick Box is the only place to get these Arnold and Gerald magnets.

· Good Burger Pillow Cover: You know what your pillow is missing? A classic Good Burger look! You will definitely have some sweet dreams.

· Enchanted Up-Chucks Pin Set: This pin set is perfect for any pin collector! You can find these one-of-a-kind pins only in the Nick Box!

· Good Burger Squishy: This Squishy is like having a real Good Burger, but without all the grease! Perfect for poking and squeezing. Order up!

SRP: $50

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS TOY LINE:

SpongeBob SquarePants MasterPiece Memes

Memes in real life! 8” collectible vinyl figures bring to life fan-favorite show and movie moments that have now become some of the most popular viral memes. Featuring exceptional details and window packaging for collector displays, the SDCC figures include Mocking Imaginaaation SpongeBob and Surprised Patrick. These figures will be sold with a 20th Anniversary enamel pin of either SpongeBob or Patrick.

SRP: $30.00

SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeHeads

There’s a party in Bikini Bottom and your head is invited! Dress up as your favorite SpongeBob SquarePants characters with the 20” soft, inflatable headwear! Made to fit most kid and adults heads, SpongeHeads allow fans of all ages to show off their favorite characters in a silly fashion-statement! Let the party begin!

SRP: $6.00

The Big Bang Theory Set is WB Studio Tour’s Latest Addition

2019/06/28

Michael Lisenberry

Geek News, Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos

**knock knock knock** Penny! **knock knock knock** Penny! **knock knock knock** Penny!

On Thursday, June 27th we were welcomed to a reception at the Warner Bros Studio lot to celebrate the addition of The Big Bang Theory to the Studio Tour. In attendance were actors Wil Wheaton (Wil Wheaton) and Brian Thomas Smith (Zack Johnson), show creator Chuck Lorre, and Executive Producers Steve Holland and Steven Molaro.

Fans taking the Studio Tour will be able to knock on Penny’s door, visit Sheldon and Leonard’s living room, and even sit in Sheldon’s coveted spot. The Big Bang Theory set is a permanent addition to the tour and joins the Stage 25, now renamed the Big Bang Theory Stage, in honoring the twelve season run of the smash-hit show.

“We are thrilled to invite fans of The Big Bang Theory to step into these iconic sets from such a beloved show,” said Gary Soloff, Director of Marketing, WBSTH. “There is nothing like being in the very spot that legendary film and TV shows were created and seeing authentic sets up close and personal. It’s a truly emotional experience especially with a memorable show that has such a broad global following.”

“For twelve seasons and 279 episodes, the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory found their home away from home on these sets on Stage 25,” says Chuck Lorre, co-creator and executive producer of The Big Bang Theory, “We’re thrilled that Apartment 4A and other Big Bang locales will remind visitors of all the laughter that took place on our show.”
Bonus fun fact- Stage 25 neighbors Stage 26, the Two and A Half Men Stage, both named after shows created by Chuck Lorre.

The Big Bang Theory set will be open to fans beginning Friday, June 28th. Tickets to the WB Studio Tour are available at the official website.

SDCC Exclusive from Magic the Gathering

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

June 26, 2019 – Today, MAGIC: THE GATHERING released their highly anticipated Comic-Con exclusive that will be available at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con – DRAGON’S ENDGAME!

The collection will have limited-availability at SDCC and features Nicol Bolas and the four God-Eternals from War of the Spark presented in premium, cinematic packaging. There will be beautiful exclusive artwork by Adam Paquette that complements special frame treatments.

The Characters showcased are Rhonas, Bontu, Kefnet, Oketra, as well as Nicol Bolas himself. It will be available until supplies last at $99.00 including tax.

Six Flags Great Adventure Celebrates Siberian Tiger Cub Birth

2019/06/24

boothby

Geek News, News

JACKSON, NJ – June 24, 2019 – The Six Flags Great Adventure animal care team is celebrating the birth of a rare Siberian tiger cub. The fuzzy, playful, female cub is only the second tiger cub born in the Safari in 15 years. She is the first cub to mom Nadya, who was raised in a highly unique litter that paired her with African lion Zuri three years ago. The two large cats still live together.

Nadya’s now-six-week-old cub is named Carli, in honor of soccer great and New Jersey native Carli Lloyd. She is being hand-raised by the animal care team.

“Nadya showed great mothering skills at first; but when she failed to nurse her cub, we stepped in,” said Safari Veterinarian Dr. Ken Keiffer. “Today, Carli is doing extremely well. She weighs 12 pounds and when full grown, will weigh more than 500 lbs. Her large paws are indicative of the massive cat she will grow to become one day.”

Guests will be able to see Carli in Six Flags Great Adventure’s Safari Discoveries section soon.

The animal care team plans to reintroduce Carli to her mother and “unique aunt” when she is older. “Tigers are typically solitary animals, while lions are more social. The strong bond that Carli’s mom Nadya shares with lion Zuri will hopefully mean that the trio will become their own pride one day,” Dr. Keiffer said.

Siberian tigers are endangered and rank as the largest cats in the world. There are estimated to be fewer than 500 Siberian tigers left in the wild.

Knott’s Berry Farm Summer Nights 2019 Review

2019/06/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Misc Review, News, Reviews

Summer nights in Southern California are often times for outdoor concerts, fairs, and parties. The daytime heat can often stifle such things, so the relatively cooler evenings bristle with life. Knott’s Berry Farm has opted to take advantage of this and created the aptly named Knott’s Summer Nights event series. Knott’s Summer Nights allows guests to enjoy live bands, fun games, and special treats without any add-on ticket price. We got the opportunity to check out their media preview night last week and experience it all, first-hand. You can check out the full schedule of Summer Nights bands over at the Knott’s website.

Not knowing exactly what to expect from the park in this event, we arrived at our scheduled check-in time and entered the Calico Ghost Town region of the park. On the way, we looked over some of the Knott’s Summer Nights photo ops and signage, and then kept on forward. Ghost Town seemed relatively untouched, although Knott’s Ghost Town Alive event decorations is out in full force. If you haven’t checked out Ghost Town Alive before, I highly recommend it – but, I digress. We reached the Calico stage area and were treated to a fun sight: There were a plethora of seats and fire pits setup in front of the stage as well as special Knott’s Summer Nights food carts lining the walkways. The fact that Knott’s Berry Farm had the moxie to trust their guests with open flames was a gamble well-taken. Guests can roast marshmallows and make s’mores or just keep warm while enjoying the live music. During our visit, we saw a number of live bands grace the stage – each with its own style of music.

The food carts had various fair style foods – churros, ice cream sandwiches, and more. We tried several of the dishes and, overall, thought they were tasty. Knott’s does sell a tasting card that will give you samples of many dishes if you don’t want to pay per item. The park has various characters walking around interactive with guests and dancing in front of the stage to let people know it’s alright to do so. Of course, the rest of Knott’s Berry Farm is still up and running during the Knott’s Summer Nights event – so you can ride all your favorite attractions like the Calico Mine Ride, Ghostrider, etc. as well as dine at any of the park’s usual eateries.

Be sure to checkout the newly revamped Calico River Rapids ride during your visit. The new animatronics as well as interactive elements are a total hoot. Knott’s Berry Farm has created a fun and enjoyable event with Knott’s Summer Nights – especially for no added cost to the regular ticket price. Knott’s Summer Nights runs from June 7 to August 11, 2019. Ticket information and more can be found at Knott’s Berry Farm’s official website.

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RESPAWN by Razer Energy Drinks Announced

2019/06/10

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Available online starting today, RESPAWN is an all-new mental performance drink mix designed for gamers, by gamers. RESPAWN sits at the center of the gaming ecosystem by helping to enhance the gamers themselves. The mental performance drink mix keeps gamers’ minds at consistently high levels of focus and attention and taste buds activated, especially as they compete over long gaming sessions.

RESPAWN was developed over years with feedback from gaming influencers and professional esports athletes. It is available immediately to U.S. residents from www.RESPAWNbyRazer.com in four unique, sugar-free flavors: pomegranate watermelon, blue raspberry, tropical pineapple, and green apple.

Born from community

Initially, several active and vocal members of the gaming community began asking (nicely and sometimes not very nicely) Razer to consider energy drinks for gamers.

At the same time, internally at Razer, the potential of such a beverage was already being explored although such explorations were limited to a very small group of passionate individuals within the company.

The same team was behind Project Venom, which was launched as an April Fool’s joke in 2010 and it was a viral sensation. So many fans shared their enthusiasm for such a product that the internal team saw more and more members join their cause within Razer. Development and testing began.

The team spent the next period testing and evaluating all available energy drinks and formulations, concluding that many were directed at providing more physical energy, and so resulted in physical crashes after the intense energy-high, as opposed to being more focused on the mental alertness that is required of esports athletes and gamers.

The ultimate goal for RESPAWN was then aimed at making a beverage to deliver alertness and focus without the drawbacks of high contents of sugar or taurine (which are commonly found in energy drinks). In late 2017, testing within the gaming community began and what was once a community-driven passion play became standalone spin-off committed to improving the gamer ecosystem further.

RESPAWN is now a standalone spin-off from Razer, with a dedicated corporate entity and team focused on bringing mental performance to the gamers out there.

Formula for gaming success

Designed with ingredients like green tea extract, choline, B vitamins, and 95mg of caffeine to help support increased focus, reaction time, and mental stamina, RESPAWN was developed from the ground up for gamers, by gamers.

Together with a dedicated R&D team, key gaming influencers like NICKMERCS, SypherPK, imaqtpie, Landon, AvaGG and esports team eUnited each provided input on the product’s effectiveness and overall taste.

Their feedback on gaming performance was charted, alongside measures of taste and overall physical effect, culminating in a formula for gaming success and one that leaves your taste buds pleasingly activated.

RESPAWN will be available beginning June 2019 in boxes containing 20 individual stick packs. Gamers can also choose to purchase the RESPAWN shaker cup as the perfect vessel for gamers, constructed with a dual insulated matte black stainless-steel shell for a sweat-free experience that keeps RESPAWN in its freshest and coldest state throughout long gaming marathons.

Designed with a locking cap with a leak-proof seal for added spill-resistance, a built-in grate on the underside of the cap also ensures a complete mixing of powder.

ABOUT RESPAWN BY RAZER

20 – 0.22 oz (6.25g) single-serving sticks per box
Active Ingredients: Choline, Green Tea Extract, Ginger

Amount / serving: Calories – 20, Sugar – 0g, Caffeine – 95mg

20 oz RESPAWN Shaker Cup (sold separately)

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

RESPAWN 20-pack box – $24.99 USD

Flavor options:

Pomegranate Watermelon
Blue Raspberry
Tropical Pineapple
Green Apple

RESPAWN Insulated Metal Shaker Cup – USD $29.99 USD

Available on RazerStore.com & Amazon.com to U.S. residents only beginning June 10, 2019.

For more information, please visit RESPAWNbyRazer.com.

Thrustmaster’s F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip Release Date and Price

2019/06/07

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

London, June 07, 2019 — Thrustmaster has switched to air combat maneuvering mode for the 2019 edition of FlightSimExpo in Orlando, Florida. After a long period of development and beta testing required to perfect this authentic joystick, the juicy details regarding the replica of the legendary F/A-18C Hornet™ control stick can finally be revealed.

A flight stick grip with a rich history behind it

Following the amazing and popular level of performance made possible by its first replica joystick, the HOTAS Warthog (A-10C), Thrustmaster is thrilled to offer a new and versatile grip alternative for simmers that want to take their flight simulations to the next level.

Modeled after the multifunctional control stick found in the U.S. Navy’s famed F/A-18C Hornet™ multirole fighter, this HOTAS Add-On Grip will provide simmers a real-as-it-gets flight experience — all the way from launching off the carrier deck, to dogfighting and pounding ground targets.

Just like its namesake fighter/attack aircraft, the F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip has been built with multitasking in mind: it’s perfect for one moment battling a MiG to the next taking out a platoon of enemy tanks.

Key product features

Life-size, 1:1 scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet™ flight stick handle.
Metal design (grip), with durable, industrial-grade materials for an authentic feel and maximum product lifespan.
19 action buttons, including a realistic 2-step trigger and one 8-direction “Point of View” hat switch. The same number of inputs as the HOTAS Warthog control stick.
Native integration in the game DCS (sold separately) via the dedicated F/A-18C module.
Nearly identical stick to that used in the AV-8B Night Attack and F-15E Strike Eagle.
Backwards-compatible with two best-selling Thrustmaster joystick bases: HOTAS Warthog and HOTAS Cougar (sold separately): easily swap your HOTAS Warthog and HOTAS Cougar with the flight grip.

While the product is compatible with all the most popular flight sim titles, the F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip serves as a true extension for Digital Combat Simulator: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics.

As Matt Wagner, the Executive Producer of the Digital Combat Simulator series points out: “If you fly in DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and want to really enjoy the ultimate simulation experience, don’t wait to get your hands on this new joystick.”

Key features of the F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip:

Pre-orders begin:
- From June 7, 2019 on Thrustmaster e-shop
- From June 10, 2019 worldwide
- Commercial availability: from July 25, 2019
Suggested retail price: £179.99

Check out the awesome FlightSimExpo by following Thrustmaster on social media — discover or dive deeper into the joystick’s many advanced features by getting an in-game look via the F/A-18C Hornet™ DCS module.

https://www.facebook.com/ThrustmasterOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/tmthrustmaster/

https://twitter.com/TMThrustmaster

The Surge 2 Gets A Release Date

2019/06/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

June 6, 2019 – The Surge 2, Deck13’s incredible follow-up to the hardcore sci-fi action-RPG The Surge published by Focus Home Interactive, will be available worldwide September 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Players who preorder at participating retailers will receive the URBN Gear Pack DLC for free, which includes an armor set, two weapons, one drone, one module, and a bonus online message icon (check listings for local availability). The Surge 2 Limited Edition is now also available for pre-order, including an exclusive lenticular cover, an 8-page comic book, a massive double-side poster and three lithographs. The Limited Edition is available from select retailers worldwide.

The Surge 2 comes to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 24.

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Razer Unveils Mercury Edition Peripherals

2019/05/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled the latest high-performance gaming peripherals and accessories reborn in stylish white Mercury editions.

Razer’s 2019 Mercury Collection includes:

Razer Atheris wireless mouse
Razer Basilisk gaming mouse
Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma mouse mat
Razer BlackWidow Lite keyboard
Razer Huntsman gaming keyboard
Razer Kraken gaming headset
Razer Raiju Tournament Edition controller for PS4
Razer Seiren X microphone
Razer Base Station Chroma headset stand

First launched in 2017, the Mercury Collection appeals to the fashion-conscious PC or console user who wants a clean, sleek look to the desktop. The matt white, silver and grey finishes bring a minimalist look to Razer’s most popular products, giving the perfect mix of style and performance. “Gamers demand absolute attention to detail and style for their gaming gear,” says Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. “The Razer Mercury Collection will transform your gaming experience with the minimalist look that will never go out of fashion.”

For more information, please visit https://www.razer.com/campaigns/mercury

For users looking to complete their Mercury Collection with a powerful and portable gaming laptop, the critically acclaimed Razer Blade 15is already available in a classy, white Mercury edition that seamlessly fits in their peripherals setup.

If you prefer to rock your world in shocking pink, Razer peripherals are also available in Quartz pink editions.

RAZER 2019 MERCURY COLLECTION PRODUCT LINEUP

Razer Atheris – Mercury Edition

USD $49.99 / €49.99 MSRP

Optimized for both work and play, the wireless Razer Atheris is packed with features such as industry-leading signal stability, dual-connectivity, and up to 300 hours of continuous use*, all in a pocket-sized ergonomic body, focused on delivering performance and productivity.