Magic The Gathering x Spider-Man Activation at SDCC 2025 Recap

The Magic: The Gathering x Spider-man activation was pretty cool. We stopped by preview night which was a preview for press/media to check out. They had 5 different welcome decks that you could possible get. They had a comic book room where you can play the game or if you wanted to learn how to play they could teach you as well. They also had the Daily Bugle newspaper, comic book and plenty of photo ops. For press/media night, they served drinks, food and had a DJ. Overall it was a fun experience. Check out all of our pictures below:

Twisted Metal Bumper Battle Activation at SDCC 2025 Recap

We checked out the Twisted Metal Bumper Battle Activation during SDCC. You had to be 18+ to participate in the Bumper Battle and also had to sign a waiver. The standby line moved fairly quickly. Once you get inside there were photo ops featuring some of the cars and vehicles from the show as well as the Twisted Metal ice cream truck which meant free ice cream. They also handed out free masks and posters. Check out the pictures below:

Brawl Stars Starr Park, Fountain of Tears and Street Team Activation at SDCC Recap

Supercell’s Brawl Stars showed out this year with their Starr Park Activation, Fountain of Tears as well as a street team with Spike the Cactus for photo ops and handing out Limited Edition Starr Park Mr. Beast Feastables chocolate candy bars. One of the most fun activations this year. The Starr Park employees at Starr Park were very in character and very engaging. While you wait for your group to board you are given a lanyard and badge holder along with a card to clip to your lanyard which is later used to collect star stickers if you are able to win the games inside Starr Park. Then you meet more Starr Park employees and finally you board the Starr Rail to Starr Park but not without some hiccups along the way thanks to Spike. 

More Pics of the activation below as well as our visit to the Fountain of Tears and a quick pic of Spike with the Brawl Stars street team. 

Flashback to SDCC 2024 Part 2

 Part 2 of our SDCC 2024 rewind. What are you looking forward to this year? 

 

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It's That Time of Year Again for SDCC 2021 or Comic-Con @ Home!

After a sporadic hiatus from blogging for most of 2020 and 2021, we're back just in time for SDCC 2021 or Comic Con @ Home again. With things slowly going back to normal, other job reduced hours so not working as much there which means a lot more down time to start blogging again about the latest toys, pop culture, comic cons etc... Health wise, we are all good. Hand injury from my other job has healed and haven't been back to the doctor since January of this year. 

A lot of companies have been announcing their comic-con exclusives and will continue to do so leading up to comic-con @ home or will have their own way of celebrating comic con this year virtually again since SDCC in San Diego won't be back until 2022 where by then all the covid variants will hopefully end and we can enjoy life as it was back in 2019. There will be panels again and lots of other fun stuff that CCI will have again this year. They will have new exclusive Comic Con merchandise for sale next week as well. Comic-Con @ Home is scheduled for July 23rd-25th.

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Play Half Truth!

A new trivia game called Half Truth goes on sale tomorrow 5/6/2020 at Studio71Games.com (as well as major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Amazon and hobby and specialty retailers). This game is created by Ken Jennings (Jeopardy) and Richard Garfield (Magic The Gathering).

Super Impulse at Toyfair with Plenty of Nostalgia!

Super Impulse has brought all our favorite nostalgic properties of yesteryear back in new and innovative ways. From World's Smallest Action Figures to tiny full fledged arcade favorites that fit in your pocket there is surely something for everyone.

Rubik’s Revolution:

The international hit game is back! Super Impulse is proud to reintroduce Rubik’s Revolution; incredibly popular and the winner of the 2008 Toy of the Year Award! Rubik’s Revolution offers six fast-paced, electronic games including LIGHT SPEED, in one device! Features include sounds, lights, and various skill levels that will keep you playing for hours! Rubik’s Revolution is both a one player and multiplayer game best for ages 5 to 105!  Test your skills and beat your score or your friends’.

Ages 5+

MSRP: $19.99

Available 2020

Boardwalk Arcade Pop-A-Shot

Introducing Boardwalk Arcade Pop-A-Shot!  Play the ultimate basketball arcade game electronically and enjoy authentic Pop-A-Shot video play.  It takes skill and speed to score high points as you race against the clock!  Includes six original Pop-A-Shot shooting games plus one bonus game with two baskets. Control ball speed and direction.  Full color digital gameplay screen.  The separate LCD score screen adds authenticity to this miniature game measuring 1.75(L) x 4 (W) x 4 (H) of an inch in size. Take your shot!

Ages 8+

MSRP: $19.99-$21.99

Available Spring 2020

Micro Arcade:

Never before has a full-size arcade game been played in an incredible compact credit card size! Measuring only 3.25 x 2 x .375 of an inch, MicroArcade is the ultimate travel game and easily fits in your pocket! Each game comes with a full color screen, cool sound effects, and directional control buttons, with a micro USB charger included. The MicroArcade games play just like the iconic full-size arcade versions with digitally modified sound effects to fit into the mini flat speaker.  Enjoy hours of gameplay without the need for a Wi-Fi connection or data plan!  New releases for 2020 include The Oregon Trail, Galaga, Dig Dug and Atari Combo Series 3 featuring Millipede, Combat and one surprise bonus game.

Ages: 6+

MSRP: $19.99-$24.99

Available Spring 2020

REVIEW: Ozobot Evo & Black Widow Action Skin

We were given the opportunity to review and test the Ozobot Evo and the newly released Black Widow Action Skin from Ozobot. We love trying out new and innovative products. Ozobot Evo is a small social robot that helps you to learn coding as well as having fun with various Marvel Avengers Action Skins. We'll have more info on the Marvel Action Skins later in this review.

Freaky Pets Giveaway!!!

Freaky Pets Giveway is happening right now courtesy of Freaky Entertainment's BOB-A-LONG Kickstarter Campaign. 

How do you enter? Go HERE!!! Entries will be accepted until 12AM on 12/23/15. Good Luck!

Creator of Freaky Pets Launches BOB-A-LONG an Ad-Lib, Charades-Style Game on Kickstarter

FROM THE CREATOR OF FREAKY PETS™ COMES
BOB-A-LONG, A WILD AND IMAGINATIVE INTERACTIVE CARD GAME PERFECT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

The Kickstarter Campaign for the Ad-Lib, Charades-Style Game Launched on December 10 at http://kck.st/1U5Xd38;
Funseekers Seeking Updates Can Visit Bobalongfun.com