As much as we at Gnerd love the Javits center, we can't
always make it to the various
geek conventions that grace it's hallowed halls. So here's a round-up of Toy Fair 2008 photos from various sites around the net; each photo links back to the original sources, so if you see something you like, there's more where that came from. The above Obi Wan maquette is by Gentle Giant, via good ol'
Rebelscum. Interesting how cartoon Obi Wan looks a bit like both Ewan McGregor
and Alec Guinness. Or maybe I'm seeing things.
Marvel, Heroes, Smallville, Star Trek, Star Wars, and Indy after the jump...
The Smallvillve Justice League! I don't know about Clark's face sculpt, but they do look neat as a set. Though I hope they can hold their cowls in their hands, they look kind of sad lying on the ground like that.
A Gul Dukat Minimate?! My birthday wish came true! If your'e a trek fan hit the picture link, this is just the tip of the Figures.com iceberg.
Some Kingdom of the Crystal Skull figures, including Shia LeBouf in action figure form - he has truly arrived.
This is line is called Mighty Muggs, and they're pretty much everything I look for in a toy. Cute, simple, sharp, and hilarious. How fun would it be to stage a Hulk vs Thing battle with these guys? Heads will roll! The Star Wars line is equally brilliant...
Single chest hair included, ladies!
Chewbaccamon?
Gone but not for gotten. Nice five o'clock shadow.
I hear some people like this "Heroes" show. Tons more at Distant Creations, hit the photo link to check them out.
The duality of man.
I guess I'm the only geek around who doesn't lose it over movie icons rendered in lego form, so here you go. Lego Indy.
These Star Wars guys have custom faces, and a lot more character than Indy. This Anakin is from the upcoming AT-TE Walker set....
"Trust me with your childrens!"
A Plo Koon figure from the Republic Gunship set. Wasn't this guy supposed to be the new Boba Fett? Maybe he'll have his day in the Clone Wars cartoons.
It appears that Steven Spielberg is trying to make sure his new Indiana Jones movie isn't screened in anything but its original format--beauteous 35mm film. This comes as somewhat of a slap to digital pioneer (and Indy executive producer!) [and killer of beloved franchises!] George Lucas. I'm behind this decision, as Indy has always had a nostalgic sensibility, with throwback special effects and an earthy aesthetic. It's not a shiny clean franchise, so projecting it exclusively on dirty film just makes since. I'm also taking this concern over the presentation as a sign that Spielberg really cares about this film, which hopefully means he is proud of his work and hasn't ruined the franchise. Note this is all subject to change if Steven has "a last minute change of heart."
