Wizard World sells conventions to Fan Expo

Wizard World sells conventions to Fan Expo – Bent Corner

If one of your post-pandemic goals was to go to a Wizard World event, you’re out of luck. Fan Expo agreed to purchase the six remaining Wizard World events. From Newsarama, the pinnacle of comic book news journalism: “Fan Expo HQ is devoted to creating unmissable, exceptional fan experiences. We’re beyond thrilled to be able …

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Lil Dumpster Fire ‘This Is Fine’ vinyl figure

Lil Dumpster Fire 'This Is Fine' vinyl figure – Bent Corner

Entertainment Earth, a seller of all sorts of nerdy collectibles and toys, is now taking preorders for Lil Dumpster Fire ‘This Is Fine’ vinyl figure. It’s awesome and costs $30. It’s based on a meme mash-up of a dumpster fire and the “This Is Fine” cartoon. These are the first two panels of the cartoon: …

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over 'Black Widow' - Bent Corner

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract. She claims Disney failed to adhere to their contract when it decided to release Black Widow on Disney+ as a $30 pay-per-view the same day as the movie’s theatrical release. From the Wall Street Journal: Scarlett Johansson, star of the latest Marvel movie “Black Widow,” filed …

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The woke Dungeons & Dragons Efreeti premium statue

The woke Dungeons & Dragons Efreeti premium statue

WizKids is producing a “premium” statue of the Efreeti shown on the original Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master’s Guide. The statue is 12 inches tall and is made of resin. It comes out on December 9, 2021, and will cost $249.99. Just in time for Christmas. Here’s an artist’s computer rendition of what the …

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Spread love not syphilis!

These billboards started appearing around Hagerstown, Spread Love Not Syphilis! I wasn’t aware there was a problem in Washington County with pregnant women having syphilis. Then again, I would have no reason to know about it if it was a problem. YouTube personality Tim Pool now lives here in Washington County. Maybe the phenomenon of …

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Can I interest you in a $399.99 Galactus action figure?

Toymaker Hasbro, through its crowdfunding platform HasLab, announced a new product today. It’s a 32-inch tall action figure of Galactus, destroyer of planets. The scheme works because if HasLabs gets enough people to commit $399.99 to the project, they will produce the toy and deliver it to each backer. If not enough people commit to …

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