HollywoodGoneGeek.com - News, Interviews and Reviews of Superhero Movies, Comic Books, Vinyl Toys and Television

NEWS: New The Wolverine Trailer Featuring Jean Grey!

Viper, Silver Samurai and Jean Grey! Just released online is the latest trailer for The Wolverine starring Hugh Jackman. The nearly two and a half minute trailer amps up the action and show more of the characters. It begins with a nightmare recalling the events of X-Men The Last Stand, and a haunting Jean Grey (Famke Janssen). We are then hit with some story hints, that Logan may have his healing power removed, leaving him vulnerable. Check out the trailer here:



Nicely done trailer, the action comes across really good. Silver Samurai looks pretty imposing and someone I wouldn't want to mess with. After Wolverine: Origins, I didn't quite have faith in another solo installment of Wolvy, but this is shaping up nicely. Directed by James Mangold and starring Hugh Jackman as The Wolverine is set to open July 26th, 2013. Did you like the trailer? Leave a comment below

Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before.

@MonstarPR

Want To See Pictures of Batman 66 Vinyl POP! Figures?

Hello My Heroes

Finally, images of Funko's Batman '66 POP! vinyl figures have made it online! I've been looking forward to this set for awhile now. Based on the classic television show, the first wave features Batman (Adam West), Robin (Burt Ward), Joker (Caesar Romero) and Catwoman (Julie Newmar).









This assortment is perfect! If you were to ask me who I wanted to see produced first, this would be the line-up. Funko has done a brilliant job with these figures, really capturing a fun likeness to the characters. Bloody hell, even the Joker has his mustache.

I can't wait for this set to come out. Amazon has them available for pre-order now with a release date of  September 26, 2013. You may want to order now so you'll have them when they come out.

Which one is your fav? Who do you want to see in series 2? Let me know by leaving a comment below! Or you can contact me via Twitter - Twitter.com/TanyaTate

Tanya Tate

Speaking of the Batman television show, I recently cosplayed as the Julie Newmar Catwoman! Watch this video I made from Wondercon:

 

Hirota Saigansho x Gorilla-Ju x Mecha-Ju NEXT RELEASE Sneak Peek!

The Hirota Saigansho company has been producing the best of the best when it comes to Japanese vinyl toys. Every collector is after any piece hxsaigansho creates and releases. The sculpts are beyond amazing and the paint techniques are always pristine. The first release of the Gorilla-Ju was in 2009 and ever since then, all collectors of Japanese soft-vinyl, Kaiju, Sofubi, Monster toys, Robot Sci-fi stuff (whatever the case may be) have been after one of these guys. If you've seen one, you WANT one... guaranteed. But they are very hard to come by. HxS releases most of the figures by lottery and they always have a very small edition. Trying to get a hold of one of these is half the fun! Good Luck!

,

All the different figures have been released in many colorway versions. HxS has just release a set of mini Gorilla & Mecha-Jus for the first time. The 2-pack included a zombie, tower and a t-shirt. The set retailed for about $180. Yes, they are pricey... and way worth it!

 

Here is a sneak-peek of the next figure to be release from HxS blog. It's a orange unpainted vinyl body of a Mecha-Ju. We are unsure if this is a first mini figure for this sculpt or the origanal size. We will keep you posted.

VIDEO: Clip Of Cathy Lee Crosby's Wonder Woman From Warner Archive

Before the luscious Lynda Carter suited up as Wonder Woman, Cathy Lee Crosby starred as the most famous Amazon in comicdom in a television movie. The 1974 movie was has been absent from home media until the Warner Archive brought it to DVD just a few months ago.

I was pretty thrilled to get a copy and it is quite a watch. I'm a big fan of 70's superhero live action, so I can appreciate this for what it is. It's not as much superhero as it is super spy as Wonder Woman works with the government to take down a villain named Abner Smith who has stolen a set of code books that contain classified information on  U.S. government field agents. The best part is that Abner is played by Ricardo Montalbán. 

The Warner Archive has a quick clip from the movie on their youtube page, which you can see right here:


If you have not got your hands on this DVD, give it a shot. It's an interesting piece of Wonder Woman history. I'll get a review of the movie up shortly, look for it to be posted her on Hollywood Gone geek.

@MonstarPR

NEWS: Marvel Animated Avengers Assemble Series Coming This Summer!

Are you ready to get the team back together? Yes, we may be awhile away from Avengers 2, but in the meantime Marvel is getting the group of superheroes back together for a new animated series.

Taking it's tone straight from the Marvel Cinematic Universe the team is comprised of heroes from the Avengers movie - Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black Widow and Iron Man as well as The Falcon who will be seen in the upcoming Captain America: The Winter Solider film.

Here is promo image of the show that will be previewed on May 26th and begin airing in July.


I'm looking forward to seeing how much this ties in with the Marvel Cinematic U. I doubt that it's a gap-bridger between Avengers and Avengers 2, but we'll see.

@MonstarPR

NEWS: New Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Image And Screengrabs

The recent Superman: Unbound DVD/Blu-Ray release comes with a ten minute preview of the next DC Universe Animated movie, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. The preview talks with the director and talents that are involved with the movie. Though not much is revealed in the piece, it does give a few glimpses of the upcoming movie. Here are some screengrabs of the character designs and some with the name of the stars who are voicing the characters.

As well, posted on the DC Comics blog is an official image of Flashpoint, which give you a nice look at The Flash and Batman.



I just re-read the Flashpoint series and it's not a bad story. As a matter of fact, I think it'll work better as an animated movie, than a comic books event.

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox is set to be released on DVD/Blu-ray July. Pre-order it here.

@MonstarPR

NEWS: Peter Cushing Dr. Frankenstein Masterpiece Collection Maxi Bust Coming

Hello Horror Fans!

I have some awesome news! My friends at Titan Merchandise have announced another installment in their line of Hammer Films Masterpiece Collection Maxi Bust. These incredible collectibles are about 8 inches tall and feature the iconic characters of Hammer Films. The latest one making it's debut in November is the evil Dr. Frankenstein as played by Horror superstar Peter Cushing.

Here is info from the bust's description:
British movie actor Peter Cushing became a legendary icon of horror playing Baron Von Frankenstein in 1957's timeless classic The Curse of Frankenstein.

This amazingly-detailed 8" maxi-bust painstakingly recreates the homicidal genius of Cushing's visionary-but-sociopathic man of science. Every detail of Von Frankenstein's cold brilliance - from bell jar to test tube to lab coat - is captured in this exquisitely-sculpted, intricately-detailed polystone maxi-bust standing 8” tall, 5” wide and 5” deep.

Here are some pictures:

I have the first three that were released Christopher Lee as Dracula, Peter Cushing as Van Helsing and Ingrid Pitt as Countess Dracula. These are some of my favorite pieces of my collection. They are simply brilliant. I actually reviewed them all and you can see the videos on my Youtube page HERE.

I'll definitely add this one to my collection. I really look forward to more of these. Are you going to be picking up this Hammer Films collectible? Let me know by leaving a comment below or on Twitter.

And here is one of my video reviews to start you off with. I take a look at the Dracula Christopher Lee one:



Until next time, stay scared!
Tanya Tate

Jeff Lamm x Monster Worship x Mecha Greasebat FIRST LOOK!

Tonight on Monster Worship's Facebook page they revealed the first offical photos of the MECHA GREASEBAT. This figure is incredible! He stands about an inch taller than the original Greasebat. Let the battles begin! This is going to be a giant release. We can't wait to get our hands on one. Created by artist Jeff Lamm, sculpt by Monster5. Approx. 9" tall with 7 points of articulation. The fist interchangeable attachments are genius! This is going to be a lot of fun to play with. The first edition of the unpainted Mecha Greasebat will drop soon this month on the Monster Worship online store. No release date yet or price info. The painted version will make it's way to SDCC in July. Jeff sent us a photo of the sculpt a while back & it's been really hard not to share the awesomeness. But now it's all good to share the VERY first look at the amazing sculpt by Monster5.

Check out our blog on the MGB poster and header art work here.

KAIJU SPRAY ALAVAKA Devil's Head Productions Release Tomorrow!

Tomorrow (5-17-13) is the release for Devil's Head Productions Kaiju Spray ALAVAKA. We seen the teaser photo at the beginning of the month. Now, the time has arrived to get some on your Kaiju shelves!

The second release pays homage to the Secret Base kaiju spray New Year mantises from 2005. These are glow in the dark vinyl with either neon pink, orange or green sprays. The orange and green are common with the pink being the rare “chase” much like the ratios Secret Base did. Each one comes bagged with a header and will be shipped out randomly. You can not choose the color you want but orders of two or more will at least have an orange and a green and possibly a pink if you’re lucky! Made in Japan. $49 each. You can pick them up here.

@MrPhil22

MrPhil22 on Instagram

13 Reflections of Evil Trading Event Vinylmation Exclusive Previews

Earlier, we blogged about this event going down at Walt Disney World in Florida. Here are the exclusive Vinyls that will be available at the trading event. The photos are from the merchandise catalog. The 13 Reflections of Evil event should be a spooky-good time for all Vinylmation & Disney pin collectors. 

@MrPhil22

MrPhil22 on Instagram