Culture

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: Where in the World is ‘The Hub’?

by Joshua Kaye

Where we left off: Agent Simmons is infected with a deadly alien virus and comes up with a cure with Agent Fitz; Coulson goes against the orders of S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters to sacrifice the life of Simmons; Coulson ordered a physical on himself, feeling like he has changed after his “near-death” experience in the Battle of […]

Iconic Movie Characters (and Sometimes Objects) Collide in Scott C.’s ‘Great Showdowns: The Return’

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Any artist whose work includes pieces featuring the Greatest American Hero, Voltron, and Ned Nederlander is clearly operating on a higher level.

Achievement Unlocked: You’ve Proven That Our Love is Indeed Real

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Funded, b*tches!

‘Python Massage’ is a Real Thing and is Exactly What it Sounds Like

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Sorry super-weird Hulk Hogan fans, a Python Massage is not the answer to your perverted prayers, but it is in fact a real therapy offered at Indonesian spas. From KGW.com: The snake spa offers a unique massage treatment which involves having several pythons placed on the customers body. The movement of the snakes and the […]

Halloween Psyche-Up: Toy Hall of Fame Features Halloween-y Artists and Exhibits

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Check out these amazing Haloween-y artists and vendors!

‘Friday Night Frights’ is a Tribute to Halloween, 80s Childhood

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck
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Our friend and talented artist Patrick Ballesteros is back with another great print – this one with a Halloween/horror movie theme.

‘I Know That Feel, Bro’ – What Happens When Pop Culture Characters with Similar Problems Meet

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The talented pop culture-influenced artist Paper Beats Scissors (“your bestest and only friend”) has created this collection of prints titled ‘I Know That Feel’, illustrating the very moment when two pop culture characters with similar problems come face to face.

5 Reasons Having a Watchphone Would Not Be as Cool as it Looks

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The ads totally worked on me, and my wife was even on board with the idea of me getting a watchphone, and she’s usually the voice of reason. It was settled, I’m totally getting a watchphone. Except I’m not. And here’s why.

Paul Rudd or Joseph Gordon-Levitt – How Do You Like Your Ant-Man?

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Not only has Marvel moved up the release date of Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man, but they apparently want to make it everyone’s favorite movie ever.

Found a Car I Want My Kid to ‘Accidentally’ Buy Me on eBay, and it Comes with The Greatest American Hero

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Here’s my phone, kids. Go nuts!

[VIDEO] “Breaking Dead” Mashup Reveals Walter White as Responsible for Zombie Outbreak

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck
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This fan “theory” is about as tired as the ‘Walter goes into witness protection and becomes the dad on Malcolm in the Middle’ Breaking Bad-as-a-prequel joke, but this video is worth watching. College Humor took scenes and sound bytes from Breaking Bad and it’s AMC-mate The Walking Dead to create Breaking Dead, chronicling Walter’s journey […]

Hot Pot of Coffee! Keep this Battle Ready Ron Burgundy Action Figure’s Head on a Swivel

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The folks at Beeline Creative have added to their impressive line of TV & film character-based toys and collectibles with these Anchorman action figures.

6 Random Thoughts I Couldn’t Sneak Into Other Blog Posts

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Inspired by this recent post on a site I love, here are some random thoughts and pictures I couldn’t squeeze into other posts.

The A-Team gets one over on The Greatest American Hero, a Voltron Lion eats

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

This hilarious piece by talented artist Scott Campbell depicts the A-Team enjoying a little “Greatest American Hero Nyotaimori”, perhaps as a celebratory dinner after one of their successful missions.

RetroCon 2013 in Pictures

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

There was an impressive amount of cosplayers at the event, as this year the promoters expanded the amount of space and the crowd grew as well. Check out these pictures from RetroCon 2013!