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ThinkGeek Summer Catalog and Ultimate GeekDad Giveaway

from ThinkGeek:

ZOMG, NEW CATALOG!
Our monkeys went back to the drawing board and made it bigger, better, funner, and more awesomer! We wanted to give you a heads up so you can prepare for the mailbox invasion, so here’s your preview.

ALSO AND IN SOME WAYS COOLER:
ThinkGeek’s Ultimate GeekDad Giveaway!
We <3 Geek Dads and we thought it was time to make something really special, so we pulled together $1500 in prizes, including:

* 16GB iPad with wi-fi
* Microsoft Xbox 360
* $500 ThinkGeek Shopping Spree
* $100 iTunes credit
* $100 GameStop gift certificate
* Signed copy of Ken Denmead’s GeekDad
* GeekDad t-shirt

Enter for fatherly greatness now!

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

Split Reason: May 2010 Newsletter

from Split Reason:

It’s contest time! Are you a Pirate, Ninja, Zombie, or Robot? Select one of the four character classes, and tell us how your character would defeat the other three! How would a mindless zombie defeat a brainless robot? We’re not sure either but we are sure you will let us know! All you need to do is submit a creative comment on our blog here. Each class will be entered into a random draw for a $50 store credit, so there are four prizes to be won!

In other happenings, Win Wednesday season 2.0 continues to roll and the addition of Facebook Friday offers more opportunity for you to win some free SPLIT REASON gear! Follow us on Twitter or join our Facebook fan page, and keep on the lookout every Wednesday and Friday for more geeked-out skill testing trivia! We’ve also seen a few requests for SR wallpapers as of late, they are back and available here.

This month has been short and sweet, stuffed with a holiday and a few top-notch game releases. With one ferocious bite, ModNation Racers sunk its teeth deep and quickly began to dive and spiral to an infinite depth of gaming awesome. The grip is tight and shows no signs of letting off any time soon. It’s not hard to imagine why, Superheroes and nostalgic video game characters are the current staple of the kart racing circuit, with Iron Man, Mario, and Spider-Man earning honors as top mods. We took Green Lantern for a spin and lost badly to a racer draped in Wonderbread sponsorship! Perhaps we need a new corporate sponsor, the non-profit Justice League can’t seem to handle the financial burden.

Don’t forget, you can still save 10% with the promo code: SPACECADET — Now, on to new products…

J!NX: Visit our new Design Arcade!

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Indoorsman
There are some folks who relish the chance to wander through parts of the world that have not yet felt the taint of civilization, but those places are usually overgrown, messy (dirt everywhere!) and in really inconvenient locations. This week, we honor those pioneers who shun the sun in favor of a safer, more pleasant environment. With more pillows. Ah, the great indoors… Majestic, Expansive, Climate-Controlled.

Welcome to the Design Arcade!
Calling all artists! We’ve known that our fans and minions are just oozing with talent and creativity, and we want to show the rest of the world just how brilliant you all are. This week, we unveiled our new Design Arcade, where you can submit your awesome artwork and the J!NX Community will vote for it to go into production! Not only that, but you can win money, too! Read up on all of the spiffy details here. Good Luck!

Memorial Day Promo!
If you’re in-between barbeques this weekend and find yourself with some spare time, why not do a little shopping? Get $5 off an order of $30 or more, and $10 off an order of $50 or more when you enter the code MEMDAY during checkout. This promotion ends Wednesday, June 2nd at 11:59pm EDT, so get your order in soon!

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII coming this July 2010

from Shout! Factory:

This summer, The Mads of Deep 13 and the hilarious crew of the Satellite of Love — Joel, Mike, Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot and Gypsy — cordially invite you to join them as they pay tribute to some of the finest-quality cheesefests this side of Gouda! On July 13, 2010, Shout! Factory, in association with Best Brains, Inc., present Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII in a collectible 4-DVD box set. The 18th laugh-filled edition of Mystery Science Theater 3000 features the DVD debut of four never-before-released episodes: Lost Continent, Crash of the Moons, The Beast of Yucca Flats and Jack Frost, four limited-edition mini-posters by artist Steve Vance, and new bonus content, including special introductions by Frank Conniff and Kevin Murphy, original Mystery Science Theater Hour wraps, a look back at The Beast of Yucca Flats featurettes, original trailers & promos and more! Poised to keep the fans as entertained as ever this summer, Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII 4-DVD set is priced to own at $59.97.

MST3K: Lost Continent
A military mission to recover a fallen American rocket turns into a fight for survival after the rescue team finds themselves faced with dangerous creatures long since believed to be extinct! Who knew Leave It to Beaver’s Hugh Beaumont was a harbinger of death? The gang onboard the Satellite of Love soon find out for themselves as they set out on their own hilarious investigation of Season Two’s Lost Continent!
Bonus Features:
• New introduction by Frank Conniff
• Original theatrical trailer

MST3K: Crash of the Moons
Two inhabited moons are doomed to collide with one another — unless they get the help of United Worlds space ranger Rocky Jones and his trusted navigator Winky! The only thing standing in Rocky’s way is Queen Cleolanta, a suspicious empress with plans of her own. Join Joel and the ’bots aboard the Satellite of Love as they celebrate the adventures of Rocky Jones — and the life of Hogan’s Heroes’ John Banner — with their own rendition of the “The Gypsy Moons,” riffs aplenty and, of course, Banner-grams! Also includes the third installment of the short General Hospital.
Bonus Feature:
• Mystery Science Theater Hour Wraps

MST3K: The Beast of Yucca Flats
Party the afternoon away with the SOL crew and their white trash neighbors as they celebrate the arrival of yet another riff-worthy movie from Deep 13! Starring none other than Ed Wood veteran Tor Johnson as the beast himself. The DVD also includes the long-awaited shorts Money Talks! and Progress Island, U.S.A. After a devastating atomic test, Joseph Javorsky, a defecting Russian scientist, is transformed into a murderous radioactive beast. Can desert patrolmen Jim Archer and Joe Dobson stop the creature before it kills again?
Bonus Features:
• No Dialogue Necessary: Making an “Off-Camera Masterpiece”
• Coleman Francis: The Cinematic Poet of Parking
• Original theatrical trailer
• Stills gallery

MST3K: Jack Frost
Young lovers Ivan and Nastenka must first conquer the most bizarre ordeals of the supernatural, including beastly transformations and evil witches, before they can finally be together in this unique Russian fairy tale. The crew of the Satellite of Love — Mike Nelson, Crow T. Robot, Tom Servo and Gypsy — is in for a truly rare treat when they take on the most powerful threat to come out of Russia (and Finland) since Yakov Smirnoff… Jack Frost!
Bonus Feature:
• New introduction by Kevin Murphy

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 series was created by Joel Hodgson and produced by Jim Mallon. After a year on KTMA TV in Minneapolis, its national broadcast life began in 1989 on the Comedy Channel (later to become Comedy Central), where it ran for seven seasons. The show’s final three seasons aired on the Sci-Fi Channel. The premise of the series features a hapless man who is trapped by mad scientists on a satellite in space and forced to watch old B-movies of questionable worth. To keep sane, he’s built two robot sidekicks, and together they do a running commentary on the films, affectionately mocking their flaws with inspired wisecracks and acting as a demented movie theater peanut gallery. Series creator Hodgson originally played the stranded man, Joel Robinson. When he left in 1993, series head writer Mike Nelson replaced him as the new B-movie victim Mike Nelson, and continued in the role for the rest of the show’s run. The format proved to be popular. During its eleven years and 198 episodes (including one feature film), MST3K attained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. The series won a Peabody Award in 1993, and was nominated for writing Emmys in 1994 and 1995.

Shout! Factory: We’re MARVEL-ous — Thanks for Asking!

from Shout! Factory:

We’re excited to superhero proportions to announce that we’ve furthered our relationship with Marvel Animation. Not only do we have the Cartoon Network hit The Super Hero Squad Show coming to DVD on July 13, we’re also adding the Marvel Knights animation series. Marvel Knights takes popular stories by such authors as Joss Whedon, Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr., to name a few, and applies animation techniques to the comic book graphics, adding sound effects and voiceovers to bring the story to life. We’re launching with Astonishing X-Men: Gifted later this year and will follow with additional titles down the road, including Black Panther, Iron Man: Extremis, Spider-Woman and many more to be announced.

Keep up with the latest Shout! news throughout your day by following us on Twitter and Facebook. Plus, visit our YouTube page for trailers, clips and music videos.

Check Out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

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George Lucas at Celebration V
Star Wars creator George Lucas will make a special guest appearance at Star Wars Celebration V this August in Orlando. This will be the second Celebration appearance, and only the third Star Wars convention appearance for the writer/director, who last attended Celebration III in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2005. Lucas will appear onstage at a date and time yet to be scheduled during the four-day run of the show, which takes place August 12-15, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Discounted Travel
Take advantage of discounted hotel and travel deals when you book before July 21 using the Official Star Wars Celebration V Travel Desk! Our priority is to serve you best and provide the lowest possible hotel rates available for your stay, we continually monitor prices offered on other travel websites to get you the best rate. BOOK NOW!

Exclusive T-Shirts On-Sale Now Thru July 25!
Choose from Celebration V Logo T-Shirt (ONLY available for purchase online through July 25 — Don’t wait!) & Boba Fett Jet Ski T-Shirt (available for pre-order and onsite; onsite quantities will be limited). BUY TODAY!

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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ThinkGeek finds delicious use for zombies + $10 off

from ThinkGeek:

Namaste, brother.

Now we know the whole story: the Others are lizards, the Island wasn’t on the first Earth, Locke was a Rossum doll, and it all happened inside Christian’s petri shoe in the bamboo field.

With LOST finally over, we can use tonight to celebrate Towel Day, when good interstellar hitchhikers display their towels. If that doesn’t ring a bell, you’d surely be killed by the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal, but don’t panic — it’s also Geek Pride Day in honor of the first Star Wars movie released today in 1977. May the Force be with you!

Zombie Blood Caffeinated Energy Potion — Drink thy enemy
They trudge, they groan, sometimes they run. But one thing about Zombies no one knew about till now is that their blood (as green and vile as it looks) is actually a refreshing energy drink. Sure it looks red in the movies when they get their heads blown off with shotguns, but it is actually green like a Vulcan. And boy is it tasty — like a tart lime. Grab some in these specimen bags now — certified to be mutagen, “Rage,” and T-virus free. Feast on it.

Take $10 Off — Void where zombied
Lord this one over your zombie “friends” — take $10 off your order of $30 or more with checkout code NOTDEAD now through 11:59pm EDT on May 28, 2010. Of course, you can be nice and share this coupon with a shambling pal, but they’ll still want to eat your brains.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

Two new collections of hilarious RiffTrax shorts now on DVD!

from RiffTrax:

Join Mike, Kevin and Bill as they guide you through such cinematic masterpieces as The Case of Tommy Tucker, an instructional safety short that takes the brave and unprecendented step of sending its young hero to “Safety Hell” where he must argue his way out! Join Bewitched star Dick York as he learns to sack up and not be such a Shy Guy. And marvel at the bizarre RiffTrax world exclusive The Tale of Moose Baby, featuring the most endearingly revolting animal baby you’re ever like to meet.

Shorts-a-Poppin’ is two hours of laugh-out-loud comedy with the masters of movie mockery!

Get Shorts-a-Poppin’ here.

Join Mike, Kevin and Bill as they exact their revenge on the safety and educational films you were forced to watch while your substitute teacher slept in the back of the classroom. The guys serve up their signature brand of rapid fire, laugh-out-loud commentary over such classics as Contance Bennett’s Daily Beauty Rituals. (Who is Constance Bennett, and why should we trust her? Who the hell knows! Or cares!) Marvel at the bizarre behind-the-scenes goings-on as A Circus Wakes Up. Sit up straight and keep your mouth shut as they teach you exactly What it Means to be an American.

Get ready for two hours of non-stop laughter as RiffTrax Plays with Their Shorts!

Buy RiffTrax Plays With Their Shorts here.

(Download to burn options for each DVD are coming soon!)

The Guild: Season 3 DVD now in stores

from The Guild:

The DVD of season 3 of The Guild arrives in retail stores today throughout the US and Canada. The artwork and content is identical to the previous Amazon.com DVD released in February, except that the retail release is on a single disc. Look for the DVD in FYE, Suncoast, Borders, Barnes and Noble and other fine retailers. If your favorite retail store isn’t stocking it, ask them to! If you pick up the DVD in a store, share your picture with us on Flickr, Twitter and/or Facebook.

Bonus features on the DVD include the “Do You Want to Date My Avatar” Music Video, The Making of “Do You Want to Date My Avatar,” the Halloween episode, Guild Applicant Rejects, How to Build Vork’s Sword, Audio Commentary with the Cast, Audio Commentary with the Creator, Director and Producer, Axis of Anarchy Interviews, Gag Reels, PDF of Script, Play All Feature and English Subtitles. The DVD is NTSC format, region 1 and is distributed by New Video.

NOTE: For you International fans, we are still working on getting DVD releases out for non-North America regions. We’ll keep you posted. Amazon.de is currently carrying Seasons 1-3 (region-free NTSC, imported).

Thanks for your support!
–The Guild Management

“Super Mario Galaxy 2” Offers More Fun Than One Planet Can Handle

from Nintendo of Canada:

One of the most beloved video game characters on Earth is ready to embark on a spectacular new mission. Available exclusively for Nintendo’s top-selling console, the game Super Mario Galaxy 2 sends players on a remarkable interstellar adventure designed to please fans and series newcomers alike.

Like the original Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 lets players take control of Mario as he travels to a host of imaginative planets, collecting Power Stars and striving to rescue Princess Peach from the malevolent Bowser. This new installment enhances the action with an array of new power-ups, gravity-defying levels and inventive game options. For the first time in this series, players can hop on the back of Mario’s pal Yoshi, who aids him on his quest in select stages. Also, players now can choose to play as Mario or later in the game in select stages as his brother, Luigi.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 brings so many fun new elements to the franchise,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “Our developers have created entire new worlds filled with great characters, inventive power-ups and that distinctive Mario charm.”

New power-ups in Super Mario Galaxy 2 include Cloud Mario and Rock Mario, which enable Mario to create temporary cloud platforms or smash through obstacles as a boulder. With the Spin Drill, he can tunnel from one side of a planet to another. Items such as the new Dash Pepper and Blimp Fruit give Yoshi the power to move around in unusual ways, like running up vertical walls or floating to new heights. Yoshi can also use his tongue to grab enemies and items, or to swing across dangerous chasms. In addition to Power Stars, players can collect Comet Medals that unlock even more challenging levels.

For friends who enjoy gaming together and have an additional Wii Remote controller, Super Mario Galaxy 2 offers the Co-Star mode that was introduced in the original Super Mario Galaxy, but with even more ways to interact. This mode allows two players to team up and cooperate as they zoom from planet to planet, where the second player controls a Luma that can defeat enemies, grab coins and pick up Starbits. Super Mario Galaxy 2 also features in-game guides that illustrate how to perform certain moves and clear tricky levels, lending players of any experience level a helping hand as they progress through the game.

For more information about Super Mario Galaxy 2, visit supermariogalaxy.com.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.

J!NX: iPad Giveaway + BACON!!!1!

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Bacon Bits
Mmmmmm… bacon, the royalty of meats, capable of adding flair and flavor to the most boring of dishes. This week, we are honoring “nature’s candy” by combining it with another thing we love: binary code. Our arteries may be clogged with crispy, salty ones and zeros, but we’ll die happy.

Win an iPad by doing virtually nothing!
We’re giving away a shiny, shiny iPad to a lucky J!NX fan, and it could be you! To enter, follow these four steps: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, then post a comment here that you’ve completed the tasks. O Sweet Simplicity! It really couldn’t be easier. You can even comment once a day to increase your chances of winning!

Factory Entertainment: Dread Pirate Roberts Sword Pre-Sale Announcement!

from Factory Entertainment:

The Sword of the Dread Pirate Roberts Limited Edition 1:1 Scale Prop Replica — $299 Each (Plus shipping and any applicable taxes)

Copied from the original prop sword with exacting attention to detail, this stunning replica has a high quality hand forged blade made from high carbon sprung steel (SAE1065), a leather wrapped handle, and chrome plated steel accents.

Each replica also includes a leather scabbard, a wall mounted display shield and numbered plaque, a certificate of authenticity and a prop story booklet, featuring a special introduction by director Rob Reiner.

A limited edition of just 750 pieces worldwide.

Online Pre-Ordering* Will Begin May 28th 2010 at 11am (PST)

Shipping July 2010

*A $100 deposit will be payable at the time of pre-ordering to secure this item. See website for full details.