Lego have come up trumps with these giant figures based on the Avengers characters (£9.86 each from Argos). Similar in style to the MegaBloks giant figures, it comes as an initial surprise to find they're not made of ordinary Lego blocks. Instead, they're constructed of a new mix of panels, … [Read more...]
Heroes and Villains cushion
Who doesn't love superheroes? Well if you don't like superheroes then that must mean that you are a villain, right? In which case you will still want this cushion from Ohh Deer. Win-win!This Heroes and Villains cushion is a creation by artist Jack Teagle. It features geeky favourites … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the scary beans edition
It's a big, old, scary world. Not least when you've got psycho cowboy toddler there, eyeing you up from behind his beany spoon. So take a deep breath and allow yourself ten glorious minutes of procrastinatory glee with ma lully, lully links. Didn't expect it to be so big This epic xkcd … [Read more...]
Superhero, Star Wars and Simpsons glasses for kids
Just discovered your child need glasses? Good news! Specsavers has just launched a range of children's glasses that should appeal to the bespectacled offspring of any geek parent. There are three super-strong titanium designs in various colours to chose from. Plus there is also an exciting range … [Read more...]
Superhero outfits for you and your little ones
If you're not content with dressing your children up in superhero t-shirts and babygrows, you can now take the geek thing a whole step further by dressing yourself up in a matching top. [Related: Marvel Super-Hoodies] People will think it's cute and not at all weird. Fabric Flavours, makers … [Read more...]
Captain Hammer vs Iron Man: Nathan Fillion and Downey Jr do battle
It's like something directly out of a teenage girl's fan fiction short story: Robert Downey Jr and Nathan Fillion square up in the this promo video for the new series of Castle and Avengers movie (written by Joss Whedon). Fillion wins it with a final finishing blow, but if it had been … [Read more...]
Avengers Clip: The Black Widow gets fitey
If you were wondering just what Black Widow's powers are, this clip should clear that up for you: Scarlett Johansson's powers are "seriously kicking arse whilst tied to a chair". I suspect she may extend that skill to just general arse-kicking whilst tied to anything, in case you're concerned her … [Read more...]
The most exciting film of 2012?
They've been been building up to it for a long time now. Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk and Thor have all enjoyed a level of solo success at the cinemas. Now, they're all starring in a big fat slice of Marvel movie goodness - The Avengers. And they've thrown Scarlett Johansson in the mix for … [Read more...]
Spring Comic Book Movie Fun Time! Dork Preview
After a winter so cold that even Jack Frost started tweeting complaints about the inconvenience, some might think the main appeal of spring 2010 would be the potential for sunshine. But we dorks all know that the real reason to anticipate the turning of the season is the arrival of not one but three … [Read more...]
Dork babies: Vader, Superman and Batman Halloween costumes
Ever fancied giving your child a dark lord makeover? No? I think you might be on the wrong website. Those of you who want your little one to embrace the dorkside and take over the universe might want to grab this Darth Vader suit from IWOOT. Available in newborn, infant, and toddler sizes, … [Read more...]