Chiller Theatre: October 2023

On the weekend of October 27-29, was the latest of the October Chiller Theatre. My friends and I went on that Saturday the 26th and had, of course, an absolute blast! The weather was beautiful, being a very oddly warm day for late October.

The first person that I went up was the lovely Deborah Rennard. One of her best known roles is playing the bad girl in the Jean Claude Van Damme movie Lionheart. I had a big crush on her after seeing that flick, so I was really excited to meet her. She was awesome in person too, being all smiles and very grateful. This made a great way to beginning to what would be an awesome day at Chiller!

After that, friend Alan and I went to see our friend and scream queen extraordinaire Tiffany Shepis, who haven't seen in years, since the last Chiller that she was at way back in 2008. It was grea to chat and catch up with her. It is also awesome to see her in a major production like Star Trek: Picard. We talked about Trek, being on The Last Drive-In, and much more, including her even joking around about me buying a lot of stuff at this con while still being between homes not being the best of ideas! She is so sweet, genuine, and awesome, and it was just wonderful to see and talk to her again after too many years.

Up next for me were one of the people I was most excited to meet this time around at Chiller, the gorgeous Darlene (Back to the Future II, Pacific Blue) Vogel. I had the absolute biggest crush on her after seeing BTOTF2, and I got to tell her just that. She was all smiles and gave me two bigs hugs, as well as telling me she had a crush on one of the guys in Biff's gang while shooting the fan favorite movie. Vogel is still stunning and might be the most awesome celeb I met that for the first time that day, which is a saying a lot!

One actor I met and didn't get a pic with but did get his autograph was Nobert Weisser. He played Norwegian #1 in John Carpenter's masterpiece The Thing. Having recently gotten Carpenter's autograph at New York Comic Con (more on that in a future post!), I have decided to get as many signatures on my recently purchased 4K of what is my favorite Carpenter movie, as possible. 

By this point we were hungry and decided to get lunch. I also took this chance to shoot a pic of my friend Nelson and his girlfriend, who did an awesome Joker dou cosplay!

The last celeb I went up to was the other one that was at top of my must meet list this time around: Dedee (The Horror Show, Vamp) Pfeiffer. She is afterall, a Horror Crush inductee, and an awesome and beautiful actress, that I have been a long time fan of. I actually recently saw Vamp for the the first time ever, and I enjoyed the hell out of it! Which I made sure to let her know. In person, she was a total sweetheart, down to earth and just plain awesome. Oh and if you are wondering why I switched from my a Killer Klowns from Outer Space long-sleeve (which I got at HotTopic.com, if you must know) to my Fright-Rags Lucio Fulci's City of the Living Dead, it's cause it had gotten hot as balls by this point in the day.

After having some dinner we went back to the hotel for the party. We didn't stay too late, but we still had a fucking blast and saw some great cosplays and cool sites. Here are a few of my favorites. Oh and again if you are wondering, I switched back to my long-sleeve cause it got a cooler by nightfall.

My phone acted up on me, but other than the crap lighting, this seems fitting enough, also a great chance to wish you all a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

Here is the cool swag I picked up at the con:
From Vinegar Syndrome, who were selling everything at 10% off:
Camille Keaton in Italy and Mark of the Devil 4K (a new release of thiers and long overdue upgrade for my super old Anchor Bay DVD)

The Frankenstein Syndrome (An awesome movie, which I bought off of Shepis and she signed for me)

Screem magazine which scored me a free copy of Bob Clark's Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things 4K
and a NECA The Bride of Frankenstein action figure which I got for $25, which was definitely the merch deal of the day!

And, so ended another edition of the greatest convention in the world: Chiller! Were any of you guys there? If so who did you meet? Let me know in the comments section below.

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NYCC 2023: Thursday- My First ever Group Cosplay: Bob's Burgers & Much More!

October 12-15 2023 marked the latest edition of the always awesome New York Comic Con, held as always at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. I was there for three out of the four days, all of which provided my friends and I a ton of fun. The first of these days, Thursday the 12th, was especially memorable for me, cause I got to do my first group cosplay: Bob's Burgers! Joined by a group of my friends: Bob (Hellen), Linda (Danni), Louise (Bree), Tina (Tara), and Millie (Alex), while O I was Gene, we met early and walked around the con. We got stopped quite a few times and posed for a ton of pics. 

Speaking of pics, as you will see in the following ones, we had a blast. I loved being part of a group, especially one that consisted of my friends, who all rock! I hope that we do this every year. Anyways, on to those pics!

There were also, of course, a ton of cool cosplays on hand, from other fellow cosplayers. Here are some of my favorites:

These guys were promoting the new season of Chucky (still one of the best shows on TV!) and were fucking awesome!

Here are some more awesome sites from this day at comic con!

Finally, after I got out of my cosplay, I met Matthew K. Manning. He was signing copies of his latest book, the awesomely cool Batman" The Multiverse of the Dark Knight.

I also got this swag at comic con on this day:

From TeeTurtle, I got two con exclusive con shirts:
Sorry for the accurate things I said.

I have no idea what I'm doing.
From Topps, I won some NYCC exclusive Garbage Pail Kids cards.

And, from Super7, I got NYCC exclusives of:
Glow in the dark Reaction Gigan and a large X-ray Optimus Prime action figure.

Stay tuned for my coverage of Friday and Sunday, including my debut of another new cosplay of mine!

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Diamond Select Toys November Previews: AEW, Rebel Moon, Marvel, & More!

It’s almost November, which means it’s time for some new pre-orders from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD! This month, there are a variety of products from licenses like AEW, JCVD, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Muppets, Rebel Moon, and Star Wars! All are scheduled for release in spring or summer 2024, and you can place your pre-orders today at your local comic shop (find one at comicshoplocator.com) or order online at diamondselecttoys.com or gentlegiantltd.com!

 

AEW Gallery Sting PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s Stiiiiiing! The Icon has cast a long shadow ever since he came to All Elite Wrestling, and now he’s casting a shadow on your toy shelf! This 10-inch Gallery Diorama of the legendary wrestler depicts him with his trusty baseball bat, wearing his leather duster on the entrance steps, a moment taken straight from his debut at Winter is Coming! Made of high-quality PVC, this sculpture comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Gabriel Cassata, sculpted by Patrick Pigott! SRP: $59.99

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/sting-gallery-diorama/

 

JCVD Gallery Tournament PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! Get ready for Round Two! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns as an all-new Gallery Diorama, this time from an underground fighting tournament! Surrounded by torches and rock formations, this 10-inch PVC sculpture of JCVD depicts him with wrapped fists and loincloth, and represents one of his most memorable career moments. This Gallery Diorama comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella. SRP: $59.99

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/jean-claude-van-damme-tournament-gallery-diorama/

 

Lord of the Rings Gallery Cave Troll PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! They have a cave troll! DST’s two Lord of the Rings lines collide, as one of the movies’ coolest creatures is now an oversized Gallery Diorama, in scale to the action figure line! The Cave Troll, swinging his powerful hammer in the Mines of Moria, stands approximately 11.75 inches tall, making him the perfect addition to your LOTR collection, whether he stands unbothered next to your other dioramas, or is swarmed with action figures looking to take him down! Made of high-quality PVC, he comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Sandro Luis Sampaio! SRP: $125.00

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/cave-troll-deluxe-gallery-diorama/

 

Marvel Gallery Comic Silver Surfer PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! Through the spaceways he soars! The Silver Surfer is an iconic member of the Marvel Universe, and this Gallery Diorama captures him in all of his glittering glory! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this PVC sculpture shows Norrin Radd on his board, with clear blue energy surrounding his hands to represent the Power Cosmic! It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio, sculpted by Alterton! SRP: $80.00

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/silver-surfer-comic-gallery-diorama/

 

Marvel Legends in 3-D Cyclops 1/2 Scale Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! Scott Summers is a legend among mutants, and now he’s a Legend in 3-D! Frequent X-Men team leader Cyclops is now the latest half-scale bust from DST, measuring approximately 10 inches tall atop a tech-inspired pedestal. Wearing his popular 1990s headgear, the eyebeam-blasting mutant has translucent energy leaking from his visor, and the stoic expression we’ve come to expect from ol’ Slim Summers. Limited to only 1,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Joe Menna! SRP: $175.00

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/cyclops-comic-legends-in-3-dimensions-bust/

 

Marvel Animated-Style Ghost Rider Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD release! The Spirit of Vengeance has never been more adorable! Riding on his flaming scooter, this Young Marvel version of Ghost Rider is based on the cover artwork of Skottie Young, and stands approximately 4.5 inches tall. Limited to only 3,000 pieces, this mini-statue comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Casen Barnard! SRP: $75.00

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/ghost-rider-animated-style-statue/

 

Marvel Select Comic Archangel Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! X-Men assemble! Following up on their previous X-Men release, the highly popular Iceman, this new Marvel figure from DST has been years in the making! Warren Worthington III, once known as Angel, now known as Archangel, is the latest 1/10 scale action figure in the Marvel Select line and includes removable articulated wings as well as multiple heads and hands. Measuring 7 inches tall, this figure comes in display-ready Select action figure packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Yuri Timg, sculpted by Chris Dahlberg! SRP: $29.99

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/archangel-select-action-figure/

 

Muppets Uncle Deadly & Pepe the King Prawn Deluxe Action Figure Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s an all-new Muppets action figure box set, okay? First seen on the original The Muppet Show, super-creepy and ultra-fashionable Uncle Deadly pairs up with Muppets Tonight’s breakout star Pepe the King Prawn to form one of the most dynamic duos in cinematic history! Measuring 5 and 4 inches and featuring 17 and 12 points of articulation, respectively, this two-pack is in scale to all other DST Muppets releases, as well as all 1/10 scale action figures. They come packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! SRP: 29.99

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/uncle-deadly-pepe-the-king-prawn-deluxe-action-figure-set/

Rebel Moon Gallery Nemesis PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! Rebel Moon is nearly here! The sci-fi epic from epic storyteller Zack Snyder is coming to Netflix very soon, and based on the visuals alone, it promises to be well worth the wait! One of the breakout characters is sure to be Nemesis, played by Doona Bae, and this Gallery Diorama captures her in action! With one foot up on a suitcase and her red-hot swords in her artificial hands, Nemesis stands approximately 9 inches tall and is made of high-quality PVC. This sculpture comes packaged in a full color window box. Designed by the Silva Bros., sculpted by Ed Trujillo! SRP: $59.99

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/nemesis-gallery-diorama/

 

Rebel Moon Minimates Series 1 Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is coming to Netflix, and Diamond Select Toys has your toy hook-up! This four-pack of Minimates features four of the film’s main characters, Kora, Jimmy, Nemesis and Admiral Atticus Noble! Each Minimate features 14 points of articulation, as well as fully interchangeable parts. All four come packaged in a full-color window box. Figures designed by Barry Bradfield! SRP: $29.99

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/rebel-moon-series-1-minimates-box-set/

 

Star Wars The Mandalorian Carson Teva 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant LTD release!  The Outer Rim pilot who calls himself friend to Din Djarin is now a mini-bust from Gentle Giant LTD! Measuring 6 inches tall, Carson wears his orange flight suit with decorated helmet, and levels his blaster as if to pick off some ice spiders. Limited to only 1,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Originally a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, this is the first time it has been offered in Previews! SRP: $130.00

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-carson-teva-mini-bust-2023-san-diego-exclusive/

 

Star Wars Ahsoka TV Grand Admiral Thrawn Legends in 3D 1/2 Scale Bust

A Gentle Giant LTD release! Grand Admiral Thrawn is a legend in the Empire, and now he’s a Legend in 3-D! The live-action Thrawn has finally been revealed on the Disney+ series Ahsoka, and Gentle Giant LTD is celebrating with a portrait of the blue-skinned villain in bust form! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this ½ scale bust sits atop a Star Destroyer base, and is limited to only 1000 pieces. It comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $175.00

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/star-wars-ahsoka-grand-admiral-thrawn-legends-in-3-dimensions-bust/

 

Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Luke with Yoda 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant LTD release! “Do or do not! There is no try!” You can almost hear Yoda delivering lessons to Luke Skywalker as you look at this 1/6 scale mini-bust of the pair training on Dagobah! With Yoda in Luke’s backpack, the duo measure 6 inches atop a black pedestal, and are limited to only 3,000 pieces. It comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $150.00

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-luke-skywalker-with-yoda-mini-bust/

 

Star Wars A New Hope Chewbacca Premier Collection 1/7 Scale Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD release! If Chewbacca is your co-pilot, then you need this 1/7 scale statue of the loyal Wookiee as he levels his bowcaster at the enemy! Whether you display it alone or with its Han Solo companion piece, it’s an amazing addition to any classic Star Wars collection. Limited to only 2000 pieces, it stands approximately 11.5 inches tall, and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $250.00

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/star-wars-a-new-hope-chewbacca-premier-collection-statue/

 

Avatar: The Last Airbender Gallery PVC Dioramas

A Diamond Select Toys release! The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series is coming soon, but the animated series is still a fan-favorite! The show that inspired a movie, a sequel and now a new series has been turned into a line of Gallery Dioramas that capture the dynamic elemental powers of the show’s main characters. Airbender Aang, Waterbender Katara, and Firebender Zuko each measure approximately 9-12 inches tall and are made of high-quality PVC. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Uriel Caton, sculpted by Salvador Gomes and Jorge Santos Souza! SRP: $59.99/ea.

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/shop-by-brand/avatar-the-last-airbender

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