Category: Science Fiction

Star Trek Universe Toyline Revealed By Playmates Toys

Michael Lederhos

It’s been 30 years since Playmates Toys first released Star Trek the Next Generation action figures and toys, and now after a lengthy absence, they’ve returned. With five Star Trek shows currently in production, having a dedicated toyline seems like a logical decision. Announced back in July 2021, Playmates Toys will return to the Star Trek Universe in 2022 and we have our first look at their offerings. 5″ Action Figures The first batch of reveals is the action figure line-up. First up we have three figures based on the iconic 1982 film, Star…

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Star Trek Playmates Toys Retrospective Part 3: 1995 [Soundout Review]

Michael Lederhos

Playmates Toys found their groove with Star Trek and in their fourth year, they start to get a little wild. 1995 would see the line to expand into Star Trek Voyager, the Original Series Movies and see everything merge under one singular branding. Also this year, we see Space Talk attempt to make talking figures work in Star Trek as well as the 9 inch line expanding with more figures. Perhaps the most bizarre release this year is the Doctor Pulaski figure. At first glance she seems like a quick and dirty reuse, however,…

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Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader Returns!

Pak Hanu

Entertainment Weekly has recently continued with their Rogue One: A Star Wars Story segment with the announcement that Darth Vader will be appearing in Star Wars: Rogue One. What is also exciting about this reveal is that James Earl Jones will be reprising his role for the menacing Sith Lord. Entertainment Weekly also revealed some background information about Vader’s role in the film. The main antagonist of the story is Ben Mendelsohn’s Director Orson Krennic, an ambitious Imperial officer with Machiavellian tendencies who is eager to secure a place at the Emperor’s side. “There is a lot of palace intrigue going…

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Star Wars: Rogue One – Forest Whitaker’s Character Revealed *Spoilers

Pak Hanu

Outside of the trailers and promotional information, there wasn’t much to say about the cast of Star Wars: Rogue One until now.  Today Entertainment Weekly has started a segment called “Rogue One : A Star Wars Story” where they will unveil concrete details about the characters of Rogue One and more.  Today they revealed the identity of  Forest Whitaker’s character in the film. Keep In Mind this article contains spoilers so read at your own discreet.    Entertainment Weekly has unveiled that Forest Whitaker will be playing as a character that was featured in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.…

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