Podcasts about Sectaurs

This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries theme is Four-Color Fantasies, with Mike exploring Tales of the Realm #1 and Jessika diving into the 1980s Sectaurs #1. Tune in for some epic sword-and-sorcery (and insect warrior) action!   ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.   Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)

Comic Reviews: DC o        Penguin Special by Jeremy Adams, Howard Porter, H-Fi; Et Al. o        Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees 1 by G. Willow Wilson, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer o        Wonder Woman Uncovered Marvel o        Amazing Spider-Man 60 by Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz; Zeb Wells, Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, Marcio Menyz; Zeb Wells, Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg; Zeb Wells, Paolo Rivera; Zeb Wells, Patrick Gleason, Edgar Delgado; Joe Kelly, Mark Buckingham, Edgar Delgado o        Venom War: Fantastic Four 1 by Adam Warren, Joey Vazquez, Guru eFX o        Marvel Unlimited §  Beastly Buddies 3 by Steve Foxe, Armand Bodnar, KJ Diaz §  Marvel Meow 19 and 20 by Nao Fuji Boom o        Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid 1 by David Yost, Patrick Mulholland, Ellie Wright; Nakia Burrise, JD Sutphin, Tango, JP Jordan; Mat Groom, Steve Cardenas, Anand Ramcheron, Francesco Segala, Gloria Martinelli; Walter Jones, Dominike Stanton, DJ Chavis; Meghan Camarena, Paulina Ganucheau, Rebecca Good Dark Horse o        Carlyle School for Kings 1 by Nelson Greaves, Davide Caselluccio, Francesca Vivaldi DSTLRY o        Come Find Me: An Autumnal Offering 1 by Hamlet Machine, Joe Pavelka; Becky Cloonan, Lee Loughridge; Molly Mendoza; Vanesa Del Rey, Andrew Betsch, John Starr, Lee Loughridge; Celine Loup; E.M. Carroll Image o        Blood Squad Seven Strikefile 1 by Joe Casey, Paul Fry, Francesco Segala o        Hack/Slash = Body Bags 1 by Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli, Steve Kurth o        It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour 1 by Maytal Zchut, Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair Mad Cave o        Hexiles 1 by Cullen Bunn, Joe Bocardo, Manoli Martinez ComiXology o        GhostBox 1 by Mike Carey, Pablo Raimondi Oni o        Dwellings: All Hallows' Eve Special by Jay Stephens o        Sectaurs 1 by Dennis Culver, Ramon Bachs, Manoli Martinez OGN Countdown o        Jessica Farm by Josh Simmons o        Olaf's Tiny Tales o        2 Dumb Dinos by Eric Filipkowski, Nathan Hammill o        Dinodyssey Vol 1: Unlikely Friends by Gaets, Clotilde Goubely o        Eden Glitter Vol 1: The Demimonde by Corbeyran, Sandra Cardona o        New Adventures of Inside Out 2 Vol 1: Big Feelings by Sloane Leong, Sergio Algozzino, Sata Galanti o        Enter the Blue by Dave Chisholm o        Dog Trouble by Kristin Varner o        Turning Twelve by Kathryn Ormsbee o        Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen o        We Called Them Giants by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans  Additional Reviews:         Gwenpool Omnibus         Over the Garden Wall short         Agatha All Along ep8 & ep9         Jurassic World: Chaos Theory s2 The Mangler Challenge Trailers: Marvel Disney+, Skeleton Crew Comics Countdown (30 October 2024): 1.     Nice House By The Sea 4 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire 2.     Uncanny Valley 6 by Tony Fleecs, Dave Wachter 3.     Feral 7 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson 4.     Redcoat 7 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson 5.     Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees 1 by G. Willow Wilson, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer 6.     GhostBox 1 by Mike Carey, Pablo Raimondi 7.     Savage Sword of Conan 5 by Jason Aaron, Michael Kogge, Dan Parsons, Geof Isherwood 8.     It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour 1 by Maytal Zchut, Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair 9.     Namor 4 by Jason Aaron, Paul Davidson, Alex Lins, Neeraj Menon 10.  Venom War: Fantastic Four 1 by Adam Warren, Joey Vazquez, Guru eFX

Come along on a very bug-filled adventure featuring one of the weirdest toy lines of the 1980s! Click here to download the read-along record book for Sectaurs - Invasion of Skall Island! The Story of the Sectaurs documentary by Retro Toy Review on YouTube

@Mr_Badbit from the PS Trophy Room joined SFU for our Deadpool & Wolverine SpoilercastMadame Web brings us the newsDa Pre- Boys - Gotta go back in time First Trailer Creature CommandosMs Minutes spin off comicAre the Avengers movies doomed?Star Trek dishesI hope they cover Sectaurs and InhumanoidsThe Geek Easy: Balatro(PSN), Zoey's extraordinary playlist (Peacock/ROKU), Long Legs (theaters), Charlie's FF Reading Project The Thunderdome: Our Spoiler filled discussion of Deadpool & WolverineOur Patreon Producers are Sean, Stella and Henry Nyhus, John Sadorf, Brendan Meyers, Phoenix Sisters Cosplay, Corey in HD and Matthew KiehlGet a free one week trial of our Patreon and check out our new member tiers at Secret Friends Unite Patreon Use our special link https://zen.ai/tW9w96GHjJl0oOlORlg-afOO0JOcbUkaBnWlklytL0c to save 30% off your first month of any #Zencastr paid plan.Follow us on Twitter, Threads & Instagram: @secretfriendsu, @Toxtra, @Secret.Friends.Unite, @toxtra, @CeeThreeCarpenter, @Mr_BadbitCHeck out our LinkTree for all the ways to reach us

@Mr_Badbit from the PS Trophy Room joined SFU for our Deadpool & Wolverine SpoilercastMadame Web brings us the newsDa Pre- Boys - Gotta go back in time First Trailer Creature CommandosMs Minutes spin off comicAre the Avengers movies doomed?Star Trek dishesI hope they cover Sectaurs and InhumanoidsThe Geek Easy: Balatro(PSN), Zoey's extraordinary playlist (Peacock/ROKU), Long Legs (theaters), Charlie's FF Reading Project The Thunderdome: Our Spoiler filled discussion of Deadpool & WolverineOur Patreon Producers are Sean, Stella and Henry Nyhus, John Sadorf, Brendan Meyers, Phoenix Sisters Cosplay, Corey in HD and Matthew KiehlGet a free one week trial of our Patreon and check out our new member tiers at Secret Friends Unite Patreon Use our special link https://zen.ai/tW9w96GHjJl0oOlORlg-afOO0JOcbUkaBnWlklytL0c to save 30% off your first month of any #Zencastr paid plan.Follow us on Twitter, Threads & Instagram: @secretfriendsu, @Toxtra, @Secret.Friends.Unite, @toxtra, @CeeThreeCarpenter, @Mr_BadbitCHeck out our LinkTree for all the ways to reach us

Hang out with Al Mega as he chats with producer/director/writer, Brian Volk-Weiss. Tune in as we discuss Aliens, Mice, Robots and more…..   instagram.com/toysnacelle/ instagram.com/nacellecompany/ nacellestore.com marvel.com/comics/issue/99709/aliens_what_if._2024_1   Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 427 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega Follow on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: https://www.youtube.com/c/comiccrusadersworld Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/comiccrusaders   Visit the official  Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL  Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Sister Site: http://www.undercovercapes.com​​​​ Pick up official Undercover Capes  Podcast Network merchandise exclusively on RedBubble.com: bit.ly/UCPNMerch Streamyard is the platform of choice used by Comic Crusaders and The Undercover Capes Podcast Network to stream! Check out their premium plans for this amazing and versatile tool, sign up now: https://bit.ly/ComicCrusadersStreamyard   * Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

Friend of the pod and Nacelle Founder, CEO Brian Volk-Weiss is back to give us an update on the Nacelleverse. From The Expanse and Biker Mice from Mars to the COW Boys of Moo Mesa, catch up on what's going on and hear all about the next season of Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man on this jam-packed episode!Follow Nacelle on Instagram @toysnacelle and visit https://www.nacellestore.com to get your Roboforce, Sectaurs, Biker Mice from Mars, and Moo Mesa figures!Watch Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man on VICE TV starting July 10th!Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeIntro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie DandiesProudly part of the Non-Productive Network

This week, we travel to The Hole to see what is going on in Dorohedoro. We review Helen of Wyndhorn from Dark Horse Comics, Power Rangers: The Return #2 from BOOM! Studios, and take a peek at the Nacelleverse #0 from Oni Press! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN HELEN OF WYNDHORN #1 Writer: Tom King Artist: Bilquis Evely Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 13, 2024 Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her Grandfather's enormous and elustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole's untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father's stories. [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3T2PjNK MATTHEW POWER RANGERS: THE RETURN #2 Writer: Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson Artist: Nico Leo Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 13, 2024 Amy Jo Johnson-the Pink Ranger herself-continues leading this alternate universe story, with the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers plagued by tragedy. Kimberly reflects on a shocking choice she had to make all those years ago when telling the story of the Rangers' final hour against Rita and Zedd! But, did they make it out in time, and what ramifications did their final battle have for Earth in the present, including for Trini's mysterious niece, Selena? [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3VfChyX RODRIGO NACELLEVERSE #0 Writer: Melissa Flores Artist: Diogenese Neves, Francis Portela, and More! Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: March 20, 2024 ROBOFORCE! BIKER FROM MICE FROM MARS!SECTAURS! POWER LORDS! AND MANY MORE! THE NACELLEVERSE STARTS NOW—IN A DOUBLE-SIZED, 48-PAGE ZERO ISSUE SPECTACULAR! When his planet is annihilated by a cosmic disaster. The alien Great Garloo must begin a galaxy-spanning search for a new home . . . only to discover a bold new universe of champions waiting amongst the stars! From the genetically modified Sectaur warriors of the planet Symbion to the rabble-rousing Biker Mice from Mars, Garloo's quest for safe haven will hurdle him on a one-way collision course toward 22nd Century Earth . . . where the obsolete robotic work crew called RoboForce is about to forge a new destiny . . . The road to this summer's RoboForce #1 and Biker Mice From Mars #1 starts here with a momentous new jumping-on point that no fan can afford to miss! [rating: 3.5/5] DISCUSSION DOROHEDORO Creator: Q Hayashida Publisher: VIZ Media (US) In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers have been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/439DqKC CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

This week, we travel to The Hole to see what is going on in Dorohedoro. We review Helen of Wyndhorn from Dark Horse Comics, Power Rangers: The Return #2 from BOOM! Studios, and take a peek at the Nacelleverse #0 from Oni Press! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN HELEN OF WYNDHORN #1 Writer: Tom King Artist: Bilquis Evely Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 13, 2024 Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her Grandfather's enormous and elustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole's untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father's stories. [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3T2PjNK MATTHEW POWER RANGERS: THE RETURN #2 Writer: Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson Artist: Nico Leo Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 13, 2024 Amy Jo Johnson-the Pink Ranger herself-continues leading this alternate universe story, with the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers plagued by tragedy. Kimberly reflects on a shocking choice she had to make all those years ago when telling the story of the Rangers' final hour against Rita and Zedd! But, did they make it out in time, and what ramifications did their final battle have for Earth in the present, including for Trini's mysterious niece, Selena? [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3VfChyX RODRIGO NACELLEVERSE #0 Writer: Melissa Flores Artist: Diogenese Neves, Francis Portela, and More! Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: March 20, 2024 ROBOFORCE! BIKER FROM MICE FROM MARS!SECTAURS! POWER LORDS! AND MANY MORE! THE NACELLEVERSE STARTS NOW—IN A DOUBLE-SIZED, 48-PAGE ZERO ISSUE SPECTACULAR! When his planet is annihilated by a cosmic disaster. The alien Great Garloo must begin a galaxy-spanning search for a new home . . . only to discover a bold new universe of champions waiting amongst the stars! From the genetically modified Sectaur warriors of the planet Symbion to the rabble-rousing Biker Mice from Mars, Garloo's quest for safe haven will hurdle him on a one-way collision course toward 22nd Century Earth . . . where the obsolete robotic work crew called RoboForce is about to forge a new destiny . . . The road to this summer's RoboForce #1 and Biker Mice From Mars #1 starts here with a momentous new jumping-on point that no fan can afford to miss! [rating: 3.5/5] DISCUSSION DOROHEDORO Creator: Q Hayashida Publisher: VIZ Media (US) In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers have been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/439DqKC CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Down to two hosts its that rarity of a beast with Phil and Kevin holding down the fort. Scott Pilgrim takes off (Netflix) Comic News and Phil outsmarts Kevin for the first item Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles new writer Jason Aaronhttps://www.comicsbeat.com/jason-aaron-tmnt-relaunch-announced/ ROBOFORCE, BIKER MICE FROM MARS, SECTAURS and Dozens More Toy & Animation Icons Debut […] The post Indie Comic Book Noise Episode 547 – One of us Isn't Going to Like This first appeared on Indie Comic Book Noise.

Down to two hosts its that rarity of a beast with Phil and Kevin holding down the fort. Scott Pilgrim takes off (Netflix) Comic News and Phil outsmarts Kevin for the first item Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles new writer Jason Aaronhttps://www.comicsbeat.com/jason-aaron-tmnt-relaunch-announced/ ROBOFORCE, BIKER MICE FROM MARS, SECTAURS and Dozens More Toy & Animation Icons Debut […] The post Indie Comic Book Noise Episode 547 – One of us Isn't Going to Like This first appeared on Indie Comic Book Noise.

Down to two hosts its that rarity of a beast with Phil and Kevin holding down the fort. Scott Pilgrim takes off (Netflix) Comic News and Phil outsmarts Kevin for the first item Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles new writer Jason Aaronhttps://www.comicsbeat.com/jason-aaron-tmnt-relaunch-announced/ ROBOFORCE, BIKER MICE FROM MARS, SECTAURS and Dozens More Toy & Animation Icons Debut […] The post Indie Comic Book Noise Episode 547 – One of us Isn't Going to Like This first appeared on Indie Comic Book Noise.

Une figurine futuriste qui devient contre toute attente la star d'un comic book ?  Aujourd'hui, on parle de ROM, le chevalier de l'espace ! Les super-héros de la bande dessinée américaine et les produits dérivés, c'est une vieille histoire. Dès 1940, soit deux ans après sa première apparition dans Action Comics #1, Superman a droit à une adaptation en feuilleton radiophonique, mais également à une figurine à son effigie, produite par la société Ideal ! Si cette poupée de bois dotée d'une cape en tissu est simpliste, pour ne pas dire rustique, dans sa conception, elle reste cependant la première figurine de super-héros jamais fabriquée à grande échelle. Dans les années 1960, les avancées technologiques permettent de concevoir des jouets toujours plus perfectionnés. C'est notamment le cas avec les G.I. Joe de Hasbro, considérés comme les premières action figures, qui vont révolutionner le monde du jouet avec leurs poses réalistes et leurs accessoires inspirés d'armes ou de véhicules bien réels. Du côté des héros de comic books, le fabricant américain Mego obtient, en 1971, à la fois les droits des personnages de Marvel et de DC Comics et produira plusieurs dizaines de poupées articulées qui font aujourd'hui le bonheur des collectionneurs. Dès lors, les super-héros ne quitteront plus les magasins de jouets, de la gamme Secret Wars de Mattel en 1984, aux figurines Batman de Kenner surfant sur le succès de ses adaptations au cinéma ou de la série animée de Bruce Timm, en passant par les figurines de Toy Biz, tirées des séries animées consacrées à Spider-Man ou aux X-Men, dans les années 1990. Mais, comme vous pouvez l'imaginer, au milieu de ces réussites, on trouve aussi quelques tentatives plus ou moins fructueuses de faire cohabiter héros de plastique et héros de papier… C'est notamment vrai pour ROM the Space Knight, initiative commune de la société Parker Brothers et de Marvel Comics lancée en 1979. Si le personnage jouit encore aujourd'hui d'une forte popularité ; entretenue par une fanbase restreinte, mais fidèle ; son histoire reste un cas à part qui mérite d'être raconté. À l'orée des années 1980, les jouets embarquant de l'électronique ont le vent en poupe. Espérant surfer sur ce courant naissant, Scott Dankman, Richard C. Levy, et Bryan L. McCoy imaginent une figurine de robot à l'aspect humanoïde dotée d'effets sonores et lumineux qu'ils nomment COBOL, en référence au langage de programmation informatique du même nom. La société Parker Brothers, jusqu'alors spécialisée dans les jeux de société et derrière des licences connues de tous, comme le Cluedo ou le Monopoly, voit dans ce jouet ultramoderne l'occasion de conquérir un nouveau marché. Après avoir retravaillé le design et changé le nom en ROM ; acronyme de Read-Only Memory, sonnant bien mieux pour le grand public ; Parker décide de lancer la production de cette figurine en ménageant les coûts, afin d'éviter de perdre trop d'argent si le succès n'est pas au rendez-vous. Résultat : les économies et le manque d'expérience de Parker Brothers dans ce domaine font de ROM une figurine aussi avant-gardiste qu'imparfaite. Si elle est la première à embarquer autant d'électronique, proposant des fonctionnalités inédites pour l'époque, elle est également de conception assez médiocre, ce qui lui vaudra le droit d'être durement critiquée dans Time Magazine, qui annonçait qu'elle finirait rapidement sous un canapé, au milieu des moutons de poussière… Cachant une pile 9 volts dans son réacteur dorsal, ROM possède deux LED rouges à la place des yeux, un respirateur électronique produisant des “sons réalistes”, mais aussi trois accessoires lumineux : un analyseur, un traducteur et un neutraliseur, chacun ayant son utilité, bien entendu. Possédant autant de points d'articulation qu'une poupée Barbie, ROM sera intégré à la gamme Action Man de Palitoy au Royaume-Uni, mais peinera à se faire une place sur le marché américain. Avec moins de trois-cent-mille exemplaires vendus, Parker considérera cette incursion dans le monde de la figurine articulée comme un échec et abandonnera définitivement la ligne, sans jamais l'avoir étendue. Si McCoy rejette la responsabilité de ce fiasco sur le packaging peu accrocheur et la mauvaise communication de Parker Brothers, on ne peut pourtant pas reprocher à l'entreprise qui distribuait à cette époque le célèbre Scrabble, de ne pas avoir tout tenté pour promouvoir son robot. Car, si le jouet n'a pas su séduire les enfants, il n'en va pas de même pour la bande dessinée produite de décembre 1979 à février 1986 par Marvel Comics, à la demande de Parker. Quelques mois plus tôt, Bill Mantlo a convaincu l'éditeur en chef de Marvel Comics, Jim Shooter, d'acquérir la licence des jouets Micronauts, commercialisés aux États-Unis par Mego, pour en tirer une série de comic book. Dessinée par Michael Golden, Micronauts va connaître cinquante-neuf numéros et recevra le prix Eagle Award de la meilleure nouvelle série lors de la British Comic Art Convention de 1979. Considéré par Shooter comme apte à donner vie aux jouets dans des bandes dessinées, Mantlo, connu pour être le co-créateur de Rocket Racoon et de Cloak & Dagger, se voit donc octroyer le poste de scénariste sur ROM, tandis que le dessinateur Sal Buscema, qui a notamment œuvré sur Avengers ou Hulk, se charge de la partie graphique. Pour assurer la promotion de la figurine hi-tech de Parker, Bill Mantlo va devoir créer tout un background en partant de pratiquement rien. En premier lieu, ROM n'est plus un simple robot, mais plutôt un cyborg, un être vivant d'apparence humaine transformé en machine ultra perfectionnée. Issu de la rayonnante et très avancée civilisation Galadorienne, ROM est un chevalier de l'espace, chargé de pourchasser les Spectres Noirs, des créatures métamorphes dissimulées parmi les différentes populations de notre univers. Révélés par l'analyseur du champion de Galador, ces Spectres Noirs, ou Dire Wraiths en version originale, sont ensuite bannis dans une autre dimension grâce à son neutraliseur, tandis que son traducteur lui permet d'échanger avec les différents individus qui croisent son chemin. Vous l'avez compris, Bill Mantlo use des maigres éléments qui accompagnent la figurine articulée de Parker Brothers pour monter de toutes pièces une intrigue digne d'un film de science-fiction produit en plein maccarthysme. Heureusement pour nous, cette chasse aux créatures maléfiques infiltrées est loin d'être aussi simpliste que l'on pourrait le croire. Premièrement, la nature des Spectres Noirs, révélée par l'analyseur de ROM, reste totalement inconnue des humains. Ainsi, à leurs yeux, le justicier paré de chrome n'est ni plus ni moins qu'un extraterrestre impitoyable, exécutant leurs semblables en les désintégrant. Le Galadorien est donc considéré comme une menace par la presse, mais aussi par les autres héros Marvel qu'il va croiser au fil de ses aventures, comme Namor, Shang-Chi, ou encore le duo formé par Power Man et Iron Fist. Si cette intégration totale du personnage à l'univers de la Maison des Idées finira par se révéler problématique, elle permet dans un premier temps de donner beaucoup de relief à ROM. S'il est un cyborg bardé de gadgets électroniques, prétendument inarrêtable et indestructible, Mantlo et Buscema vont s'évertuer à entretenir un certain mystère autour de ses origines, en distillant les informations de façon sporadique, mais aussi à le mettre très souvent en mauvaise posture. La tension qui résulte de ces péripéties, associée au statut du personnage ; différent de celui des super-héros Marvel plus classiques, pour lesquels on ne s'inquiète déjà plus vraiment à l'époque ; accroît significativement l'attachement du lecteur pour ROM, ce qui participera assurément à la longévité de la série. Avec le temps, le ton devient plus adulte, le protagoniste plus violent, et l'ambiance beaucoup plus lourde, voire horrifique, si bien qu'en France, dans les pages du mensuel Strange, où elle est publiée depuis le numéro 133 en 1981, la série ROM sera souvent censurée et retouchée pour ne pas attirer les foudres du comité de censure des publications destinées à la jeunesse. Outre des thématiques tournant autour du rôle messianique du héros, de son sens du sacrifice et de la façon dont il est rejeté par ceux qu'il vient protéger, la série Marvel abordera également l'humanité perdue de son personnage principal, son sens du devoir et des responsabilités, et plus globalement la question du vivre-ensemble. Avec soixante-quinze numéros au total ; dont les derniers seront dessinés par Steve Ditko, l'un des artistes majeurs de Marvel Comics ; ROM est un parfait exemple de la façon dont la Maison des Idées a su miser sur de nombreuses licences, plus ou moins prometteuses, durant les décennies 70, 80 et 90. Après La Planète des Singes et Star Wars, et avant les G.I. Joe, les Transformers, les Sectaurs, les Dino Riders, l'Agence tous risques, Indiana Jones, Barbie, Alf, les Power Rangers, ou même les Bisounours, la série de Bill Mantlo et Sal Buscema s'inscrit dans une longue tradition de publications Marvel exploitant des marques pour des durées plus ou moins longues. Ce qui est remarquable avec ROM, c'est que le comic book aura longtemps survécu à la figurine dont il devait faire de la réclame et lui aura même créé tout un univers, ce que Parker n'avait pas su faire pour vendre son jouet. Car, le fabricant de jeux de société n'avait sûrement pas compris que, bien au-delà des sons et des lumières, c'est avant tout à l'imagination des enfants qu'il faut savoir faire appel pour leur donner envie de jouer. Aussi, leur robot raide comme la mort pouvait bien s'époumoner dans son respirateur, et épuiser la totalité de sa pile 9 volts en clignotant par toutes les extrémités, jamais cela n'aurait pu égaler toute la créativité des artistes qui se sont investis pour donner du corps et de l'esprit à ce bonhomme en plastique. En 1991, Parker est racheté par Hasbro, qui cédera la licence à l'éditeur IDW Publishing, aux côtés d'autres célèbres marques de jouets lui appartenant, comme M.A.S.K., Transformers ou G.I. Joe. Une nouvelle série de comics, lancée en 2016, va devoir réécrire toute la mythologie du personnage, car si le héros est bien la propriété de Hasbro, tout le lore développé par Bill Mantlo appartient à Marvel Comics. Pendant très longtemps, cet imbroglio juridique va rendre impossible toute réimpression des épisodes de ROM publiés par Marvel, mais également des numéros d'autres séries de l'éditeur dans lesquels le chevalier de l'espace faisait une apparition. Un casse-tête éditorial qui prend fin en 2023, quand Marvel trouve un accord avec Hasbro, et annonce dans la foulée la ressortie de la série en format omnibus, avec un premier volume compilant les vingt-neuf premiers numéros, dont la sortie est prévue pour janvier 2024. Le Time Magazine a eu tort, on se souvient encore de ROM, le chevalier de l'espace. Peut-être pas autant que de Goldorak ou de Musclor, et plus comme d'un héros de comics que comme d'un jouet novateur un peu trop en avance sur son temps, mais il n'a pas disparu. Et c'est très certainement en partie grâce au travail de Bill Mantlo et Sal Buscema. Gravement blessé après avoir été renversé par un chauffard, jamais identifié, en 1992, Bill Mantlo aura attendu de nombreuses années, et la sortie des Gardiens de la Galaxie au cinéma en 2014, pour recevoir la reconnaissance que lui devait Marvel Comics. À l'heure ou ROM revient sur le devant de la scène, s'offrant à une nouvelle génération de lecteurs et apportant avec lui rumeurs et bruits de couloir autour d'éventuels projets d'adaptations au cinéma, espérons que les éditeurs, les studios, mais aussi le public, sauront faire preuve d'un peu moins d'ingratitude à l'égard de ceux qui ont modelé son univers. N'hésitez pas à partager cet article sur les réseaux sociaux s'il vous a plu ! Recevez mes articles, podcasts et vidéos directement dans votre boîte mail, sans intermédiaire ni publicité, en vous abonnant gratuitement ! 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Neste episódio, vamos fazer uma viagem ao passado e lembrar de alguns desenhos e séries, de Capitão Power aos Sectaurs, passando por Bravestar, entre outros. Vamos matar a saudade da infância, rir das memórias que talvez tenhamos inventado e, é claro, dar uma boa gargalhada com nossa autocrítica afiada. Afinal, nem tudo na nossa época era melhor. Ou era? Participação: @quadrinheiros Edição: @MarcusSarto Produção: Mythical Lab Artist: ES_Horse Power Brass - Bonkers Beat Club / ES_San Pedro - Sugoi. Disponível em: https://www.epidemicsound.com/pt/music/featured/

ré·su·mé [rez-oo-mey, rez-oo-mey] noun1. a summing up; summary. 2. a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job. In Comic Reader Résumé, I use Mike's Amazing World of Comics to travel back through time via his virtual newsstand to the genesis point of my lifelong collecting of comics. From there, I can offer a “work history” of my fandom through my active purchasing of (relatively) new comic books beginning in January of 1982, when my interest in the medium went from sporadic and unformed to routine on through compulsive accumulation. To streamline the narrative and keep the subjects at least remotely contemporaneous, I will not generally be discussing what we call back issues: books bought long after their publication date. Sometimes, I will cover a book published on a given month that I picked up within a year or so that date, and I give myself an especially wide berth on this aspect in the first couple of “origins” episodes. We'll get more rigidly on point as my memories crystallize and my “hobby” spirals out of control into the defining characteristic of my life (eventually outpacing squalor and competing neuroses.) It's part personal biography, part industry history, and admittedly totally self-indulgent on my part. This episode includes Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer, Aquaman #1, Blue Devil #21-22, Booster Gold #1, G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #43 & Yearbook #2, Longshot #5-6, Marvel Saga: the Official History of the Marvel Universe #2-4, Meet Misty #2-3, The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #3-5, The Punisher #1-3, Robotix #1, Sectaurs #5,The All New, All Daring Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #110, Wonder Man #1, X-Factor #1-2, and more!“Transcripts” October, 1985 November, 1985 December, 1985 Twitter #CRRésumé? Facebook rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com Comment on Résumé page or Rolled Spine Podcasts. Ambush Bug, Aquaman, Blue Devil, DC Comics, Elvira, Booster Gold, G.I. Joe, He-Man, Hulk, Jem and the Holograms, Longshot, Marvel Comics, Masters of the Universe, Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, OHOTMU, Punisher, Robotix, Saturday Night Live, She-Ra, SNL, Spider-Man, Star Wars, X-Factor, X-Men, Comic Reader Résumé --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diabolu-frank/message

Artist and author Brian Brown joins me to discuss his new book The He-Man Effect: How American Toy Makers Sold You Your Childhood. We talk about our memories of toy advertising and cartoons from the Eighties and the political and regulatory changes that opened the floodgates to marketing at children. Inhumanoids, M.A.S.K., SilverHawks, and Sectaurs are just a few of the D-list intellectual properties of the era that we recall with accuracy I can only describe as alarming. Brian's earlier books on Andre the Giant, Vladimir Putin, and the criminalization of marijuana are all worth your time too. Please support Mass for Shut-ins, an independent and ad-free podcast, via Patreon. Contact me via twitter (@edburmila), at least for now. I am on Bluesky at edburmila.bsky.social as well. Thanks: Brian Brown, the bands that contribute music (IfIHadAHiFi, The Sump Pumps, Oscar Bait), Zachary Sielaff, Question Cathy, and all Patreon supporters, subscribers, and listeners.

MONSTER PARTY GETS A FEW THINGS OFF THEIR TOY CHEST! SHAWN SHERIDAN, JAMES GONIS, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, return to a topic that has shaped their lives, and maxed out their credit cards. So gather your Mego figures around your favorite podcast listening device, and brace yourselves for... THE MONSTER PARTY TOY TIRADE!!! It's no secret that the hosts of MONSTER PARTY love toys! Old, new, mint, loose, or custom, collecting toys is a passion that can  border on obsession. And with current world-wide acceptance of nerd culture, this love of so-called childish things shows no signs of stopping. In this frank and often bellicose discussion, MONSTER PARTY addresses the various complexities of having an ever-growing toy collection. How did this all start? How did/does it affect your love life? What are your toy pet peeves? What were the toys that got away? How do we keep up with all the great new stuff coming? And so much more, dear listeneners! Joining us for this riotous rant, is a Rondo award-winning journalist, filmmaker, blogger, producer, magazine editor, and cherished member of the MONSTER PARTY family! Aside from bringing us the classic long-form 80's horror documentary trilogy, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS, he is also a connesuir of classic toys and collectibles. Please welcome back, the man, the legend... DAVID WEINER! (ALIENS EXPANDED, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS PT 1-3, IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW, FAMOUS MONSTER OF FILMLAND, IT CAME FROM... BLOG, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT) So if you like to hear grown men pontificating about the various toylines of STAR WARS, DUNE, ALIEN, NECA, STAR TREK, GODZILLA, SECTAURS, FUNKO POPS, UNIVERSAL MONSTERS, SUPER 7, MEGO, G.I. JOE, PLANET OF THE APES, SIDESHOW, HOT TOYS, and more... you might want to get in on this!

What happens when you mix action figures, bugs, and hand puppets? You get the mid 80's release of Sectaurs. In the short time that Coleco released toys, we got a few small lines, but Sectaurs might have been the most unique gimmick they tried.

The year is 1985 and Coleco Toys has just produced a toyline so bizarre from the mind of Tim Clarke... Welcome the Sectaurs! This bizarre line was short lived, but man we wish it would have taken off! Both Zica Toys and Nacelle Toys have rereleased these beauties, but never with the same oomph! Grab your bowl of cereal and get ready for a lesson in toys with Yucko Toys and Chicken Burger Disco!

Guillermo Olivo chats with Jason Boonstra a mega toy collector who was able to put together a one of a kind collection of #sectaurs. The incredible collection ranges from unproduced figures to prototypes and two ups. Literally toy history on this episode. Check us out for more content on: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticCrackFilm/ https://www.instagram.com/plasticcrackfilm/?hl=en Here are the links to watch our Plastic Crack Documentary Series: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2IEZXrr Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2UK4ZtN Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KOvw4Q Vimeo OnDemand (World Wide availability) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/plasticcrackdocumentary All rights reserved by Plastic Universe media Company --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plasticchats/support

The Business Year (Second Quarter - 1985) ré·su·mé [rez-oo-mey, rez-oo-mey] noun 1. a summing up; summary. 2. a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job. In Comic Reader Résumé, I use Mike's Amazing World of Comics to travel back through time via his virtual newsstand to the genesis point of my lifelong collecting of comics. From there, I can offer a “work history” of my fandom through my active purchasing of (relatively) new comic books beginning in January of 1982, when my interest in the medium went from sporadic and unformed to routine on through compulsive accumulation. To streamline the narrative and keep the subjects at least remotely contemporaneous, I will not generally be discussing what we call back issues: books bought long after their publication date. Sometimes, I will cover a book published on a given month that I picked up within a year or so that date, and I give myself an especially wide berth on this aspect in the first couple of “origins” episodes. We'll get more rigidly on point as my memories crystallize and my “hobby” spirals out of control into the defining characteristic of my life (eventually outpacing squalor and competing neuroses.) It's part personal biography, part industry history, and admittedly totally self-indulgent on my part. This episode includes Ambush Bug #2-4, Blue Devil #14-16, Dreadstar and Company #2-4, Elfquest #1-2, Fantastic Four #281, Fist of Khonshu: Moon Knight #4, G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #37-38, Longshot #1, The Losers Special #1, Ms. Tree 3-D #1, Muppet Babies #2, Secret Wars II #1, Tales of the Teen Titans #55, Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Volume VI, and more! Plus a look at Spring films & television of 1985... “Transcripts” April, 1985 Twitter #CRRésumé? Facebook rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com Comment on Résumé page or Rolled Spine Podcasts. Ambush Bug, Blue Devil, Chevy Chase, Cocoon, Daredevil, Dreadstar, Elfquest, Fantastic Four, G.I. Joe, The Goonies, Grimjack, James Bond, Ladyhawke, Longshot, The Losers, Moon Knight, Ms. Tree, Muppets, New Teen Titans, Pale Rider, Return to Oz, Richard Donner, Secret Wars, Sectaurs, Super Powers Collection, Who's Who, Wolverine, X-Men, Comic Reader Résumé --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diabolu-frank/message

Chris is back with another haul video AND a little love letter to the short lived 1985 Coleco Toy Line-SECTAURS! Jaunt down memory lane with him, won't you? Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

On this episode, the Dashing Duo find themselves discussing the relaunch of the Sectaurs, some adorable cosplay rubber duckies, advent calendars, news about comic books, a Tusk sequel, and Cobra Kai.

Join the Toy Anxiety crew with special guest Jay Key, as we breakdown the relaunch of Sectaurs and ponder the possibilities of other popular 80s toy brands making comebacks! Support Toy Anxiety - http://www.patreon.com/yeshavesome

Welcome to the first bonus minisode of the podcast we call TMVR Time Capsule. We've now come to a point where we would sprinkle in storytelling shows in between the main timeline of TMVR podcast. For our first one, a young nubile Louie talks about trading toys with classmates with emphasis on the Sectaur toy and his transaction with another kid. Enjoy!

ré·su·mé [rez-oo-mey, rez-oo-mey] noun 1. a summing up; summary. 2. a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job. In Comic Reader Résumé, I use Mike's Amazing World of Comics to travel back through time via his virtual newsstand to the genesis point of my lifelong collecting of comics. From there, I can offer a “work history” of my fandom through my active purchasing of (relatively) new comic books beginning in January of 1982, when my interest in the medium went from sporadic and unformed to routine on through compulsive accumulation. To streamline the narrative and keep the subjects at least remotely contemporaneous, I will not generally be discussing what we call back issues: books bought long after their publication date. Sometimes, I will cover a book published on a given month that I picked up within a year or so that date, and I give myself an especially wide berth on this aspect in the first couple of “origins” episodes. We'll get more rigidly on point as my memories crystallize and my “hobby” spirals out of control into the defining characteristic of my life (eventually outpacing squalor and competing neuroses.) It's part personal biography, part industry history, and admittedly totally self-indulgent on my part. This episode includes Amazing Spider-Man #264, Blue Devil #11, Captain America #305, Daredevil #220, Dreadstar and Company #1, Ewoks #1, G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #36, Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #6, New Mutants #29, Rocket Raccoon #1, Sectaurs #1, Tales of the Teen Titans #52 & 54, Uncanny X-Men #192-193, Web of Spider-Man #1, and more! Plus a look at early films & television of 1985... “Transcripts” January, 1985 February, 1985 March, 1985 Twitter #CRRésumé? Facebook rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com Comment on Résumé page or Rolled Spine Podcasts. Ambush Bug, Blue Devil, Captain America, Captain Britain, Daredevil, Dreadstar, Dune, G.I. Joe, Kitty Pryde, Moon Knight, New Teen Titans, Police Academy, Robotech, Rocket Raccoon, Sectaurs, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, Star Wars, Wolverine, X-Men, Comic Reader Résumé --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diabolu-frank/message

Review of Challenge Of The GoBots #16 Invasion from the 21st Level, Part I. The episode that answers none of your questions.

On this episode, Dave and Erik sit down with legendary toy designer Tim Clarke and friend of the pod Kenneth Siemens of Think3Fold to discuss Tim's decades of work and the successful relaunch of the Boglins. Follow Tim on Instagram @timclarketoys and get your Boglins at Walmart!Follow Collection Obsession on Instagram @collectionobsessionofficialFollow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeIntro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie DandiesProudly part of the Non-Productive NetworkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Defenders of the Earth, Sectaurs, Starcom and C.O.P.S.

In this week's episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design speaks with Chris Cofoni, founder of TriAction Toys, and one of the driving forces behind the epic relaunch of the famed Boglins line. Last month, TriAction's Boglins World Domination campaign entered its formal Kickstarter run with backers having already pledged $60,000 against a $25,000 goal following a two-day soft launch window that was exclusively revealed by the Toy Book. As of this week, the campaign has raised nearly $135,000 with more than a month left to go! On the show, Cofoni discusses his background in music and how his unique career path led him to a meeting with Boglins and Sectaurs co-creator Tim Clarke. Albritton and Cofoni then discuss why now is the perfect time for King Dwork, King Vlobb, and King Drool to reclaim their thrones in the Seven Bogs and what the future may hold for the brand that made more than $50 million for Mattel in the late 1980s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message

Boglins and Sectaurs creator Tim Clarke returns to the Needless Things Podcast to talk about the return of one of his greatest creations – 80s gross-out toy staple, BOGLINS! One of the greatest toy concepts of the 80s is returning in a huge way via Kickstarter – go check out Boglins® World Domination right now for what is truly one of the best Kickstarters Needless Things has seen! On this episode their co-creator, Tim Clarke, will discuss how those outrageous creatures that come alive in your hands have returned and what the future holds. Be sure to check out our past episodes with Tim – Needless Things 25, Needless Things 179, and Needless Things 189! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com  You can follow Needless Things on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!

Chris and Bill welcome Randy, owner of Nerd Out Toys and host of the KnerdOut YouTube show, to the Lair this week to chat about Randy's retail shop, the coronavirus, recent pickups and more. News includes Age of Mecha, Spawn, Batgirl, and Wonder Woman 84. The feature figure this week is the 3.75" Sectaurs Dargon from Zica Toys.

Chris and Bill welcome Randy, owner of Nerd Out Toys and host of the KnerdOut YouTube show, to the Lair this week to chat about Randy's retail shop, the coronavirus, recent pickups and more. News includes Age of Mecha, Spawn, Batgirl, and Wonder Woman 84. The feature figure this week is the 3.75" Sectaurs Dargon from Zica Toys. The hosts get caught up with their latest pickups, deals, and updates. News this week includes Mezco, Hot Toys, Hot Toys, S.H. Figuarts, and more. Check out Bill's video review of this week's spotlight figure on the DorkLair YouTube channel. "Master of the Hunt" will help collectors keep track of bargains, releases, restocks, and buy-nows. Don't forget to pick up your DorkLair t-shirt, available on TeePublic. Follow the DorkLair Instagram for daily photos, news and deals. In the News Tecco Toys Kickstarter starts Monday McFarlane Mortal Kombat Spawn Pre-Orders NECA TMNT Crates Hot Toys Batgirl from Batman Arkham Knight SH Figuarts Wonder Woman '84 The spotlight figure this week is the 3.75" Sectaurs Dargon from Zica Toys. Come hang out with the DorkLair hosts and listeners in the RetroZap Discord server, and get up-to-the-minute action figure news and drama-free collecting chat. figure Email the show at podcast@dorklair.com with chat topics and news you'd like the hosts to discuss. And head over to the DorkLair YouTube channel for more action figure reviews.

Tim Clarke, co-creator of Boglins and Sectaurs , sculptor of Dark Crystal mystics. http://www.totims.com/ ⁣https://www.instagram.com/timclarketoys/ #boglins #sectaurs #darkcrystal ========= Tim Clarke Master Toy Designer "King of Gross" For over 30 years Tim has been Inventing, Designing and Sculpting some of the most unusual toys to ever be marketed in the US and abroad. Once known as the "King of Gross" after co-creating in the 80's Sectaurs (Coleco) and Boglins (Mattel). Tim now launches his new line of horribleness the "TOTIMS" I love creating my own mythology. The world is filled with modern day mythological creatures you can find them in every nook and cranny of your bedroom closet. Tim Started his career designing and building puppets for the Muppets. Most notable were the Mystics and the Slaves that he sculpted and designed for the movie the Dark Crystal guided by the incredible drawings of Brian Froud. He also worked on puppets for Sesame Street , Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock for which he created Traveling Matt. After Dark Crystal was launched he garnered his first toy sculpting gig with Hasbro creating the Garthim, Mystics and Lanstrider toys. He has also created toys for Melissa and Doug toys, EK Success, Hasbro, Mattel, Coleco, Kenner, Ideal Lossirs, to mention just a few. =========

#Podcast #WGU Sponsored by the Alamo Drafthouse Littleton Cinema where the crew will be next week, but first it’s the recap of IPX (Indigenous Con). What would a podcast be without talking about food? The Boys is on Amazon and it’s a hit! Birds of Prey announced their Batgirl and Smurf couldn’t be happier about this choice. Zombie Land 2, Lucifer gets an extended stay in hell, and Killer Clowns are closer than you think. American Horror is back for its 9th season with an incredible twist that you don’t want to miss out on. All this and more as Smurf gets a little misty over the new Sectaurs toy line. #GeekNews #Movies #TV #VideoGames #Netflix #DC #Amazon #ConLife #AHS #Horror #NerdNews #StayGeeky #5280Geek   

This episode:MovieSquat (2:13) Off Beat + Conan the Barbarian = "Conan Off the Ropes"TubeSquat (12:26) Heartland + Bosom Buddies = "Rural Buddies"ToonSquat (23:44) Sectaurs + Noozles = "Noogies from the Dark Domain"GameSquat (34:57) Sorcerer's Apprentice (2600) + Y's III (Genesis) = "MickeYs"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀RetroSquat.com / YouTube / Twitch / iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / @retrosquatWatch us record live, Mondays at 7pm Eastern Time on Twitch. See episodes weeks before they're released, get a behind the scenes look at the show and interact with us between segments. Looking for a shout out? We'll answer questions and read the best comments on air!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Music/SFX: https://evanking.bandcamp.com/album/20xx⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Want to be a guest host for a segment? DEMAND to be on the show!

  LIVE from the Dragon Con 2017 Puppetry Track!   Dave – formerly and sometimes still known as Phantom Troublemaker – talks to the wonderful Tim Clarke about two of the legendary 80s toy lines he created – Boglins and Sectaurs!   Listen in as Tim talks to Dave about the genesis of these two innovative puppetry-based concepts and their legacy in the world of toys!   Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think!   “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com     You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the best pop culture commentary!  

Disco Mutants, Bob Ross and Time Travel segue into a strong Atari finish. This episode: MovieSquat (3m:31s) Radioactive Dreams + Galaxy of Terror = I Dream of Disco Mutants TubeSquat (22m:27s) The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross + Voyagers! = The Joy of Time Travel ToonSquat (43m:09s) The Jetsons + Sectaurs = Spacely Symbion Sprockets GameSquat (1h:03m:07s) Warbirds (Lynx) + Tape Worm (2600) = War Worm vs. Beaky Birds retrosquat.com @retrosquat Music/SFX: https://evanking.bandcamp.com/album/20xx Want to be a guest host for this segment? DEMAND to be on the show!

Since Halloween is upon us, we thought it would be fun to remind you of the time Jeff HATED the toyline that Taylor FORCED him to discuss. This was the show that Jeff had been dreading, and it haunts him … Continue reading →

Join Ben, Frank, Darren & Trent as they discuss the update from Super7's Brian Flynn on Masters of the Universe Classics and some missing tools. Trent talks about the recent DC comic book cross-over featuring Masters of the Universe and Thundercats. Each host then discusses a lesser known vintage Toyline that they collect; Ben does Sectaurs, Frank talks Centurions, Darren discusses Defenders of the Earth and Trent shares Dick Tracy. The movies this episode are Logan and Lego: The Batman Movie. Episode 14 wraps up with a Quiz. Test your toy knowledge against the very best in the business, as Trent plays the role of Quiz Master. How did you score? Let us know! Support the show.

The other day, I finally had a chance to sit down with Tony Workman, owner of the in Parkersburg, WV for our very first on-site interview. Listen in!! This is a transcript of the conversation, cleaned up for your reading pleasure! Rem: We’re here today with Tony Workman, owner and operator of the Classic Plastics Toy Store located in downtown Parkersburg, WV and progenitor of the Classic Plastics Toy and Comic Expo which is quickly approaching on March 4th and 5th at the Parkersburg Art Center. Tony, how are you doing? Tony: Pretty good. R: You ready for take two? T: Definitely! Both: *shared laughter* R: So I may or may not have screwed up the last recording, and I really won't know until I get it into the computer to find out. So we're going to do it again and I'm going to make Tony suffer through it because he's awesome like that! Tony, what got you started in selling toys? T: Pretty much my love of them. I've always had toys and I never really grew out of it, so I wanted to keep that going and so I turned a hobby into a business. R; You started off by having a shop in a local flea market, what drove you to make the jump to having a retail space? T: It came down to availability — with the flea market being [open] three days and me growing out of the space I was in. I kept getting a bigger and bigger space, and I just figured it was time to get a building. R: Gotchya. What kind of toys and other items do you carry? T: There is a little bit of everything. We started at the flea market with vintage used toys that people would bring in to us, and then when I moved here, I started getting into new toys from NECA and Funko — stuff like that. R: So do you have any primo stuff for the fine dining toy collector? T: Every now and then we'll get stuff from collectors that we'll bring in, like packages Ninja Turtles from the 80's or stuff from NECA that is really highly detailed or articulated. Stuff that might be pricier, but worth the money. R: I notice you also have vintage functional arcade machines. What inspired the decision to include those in your space? T: I always loved going to the arcade when I was a kid. There was a movie theater that my parents would take my brothers and I to; and before every movie, we would sit there and play arcade games until it was time to go in and watch it. I've watched them all shut down all over the place, and I just wanted to try and bring that back. R: Gotchya. Do you host any special extended hour events like arcade or Collectible Card Game tournaments? T: We do with the arcade games. We have free arcade day once a month that we try to do toward the end of the month. It's what it sounds like: just come in and play free arcades all day. () R: Awesome! So, as I said, you are the progenitor of the Classic Plastics Toy and Comic Expo coming up again March 4th and 5th. This will be the fourth year you’ve hosted the CPT&CE, the third year it will be taking place at the Parkersburg Art Center. What sparked the truly daunting task of organizing an expo? T: My buddy, Todd Wines works for The Red Cross and they were looking for a fundraiser that would be in different age groups with different types of people that they don't normally get any kind of support from, so he came to me and asked "Do you want to do a toy and comics expo?" – with him being a huge comic nerd - and of course, I said yes. *laughter* R: Is it just you pulling the strings, or do you have a crew helping to get all the gears moving? T: For the most part, it's just me. Todd does help when he can, but with his job being in disaster relief, it's just a matter of if there's going to be a flood or something. So if that happens, he really has to focus on that which leaves me to be the only one. But I do have employees that I can pay to help me out as well. R: This year you’re featuring nearly 100 vendors and guests. How well has the attendance grown over the past four years? T: The first year was in a church on South Side [Parkersburg], and it had 300 people. Last year - our 3rd year - we had 1200 people. We're hoping to get over 2000 people with it being the first two-day show, but it is just a kind of wait-and-see. R: And as you said, this is the first multi-day event. Why was the decision made to extend the expo? T: Last year there were so many people. The Art Center is a pretty decent-sized building, but there were so many people on the floor that it was hard to get through the aisles and see all the inventory and enjoy the show as much as people wanted. So we thought spreading it out over the two days would give people the opportunity to choose when and what day they wanted to come. R: Awesome! Who can we expect to see this year, then? T: This year we have Steve Cardenas, the second red ranger from Power Rangers — Rocky, the red ranger if anyone watches the show. Along with Tim Clark, an 80's toy designer. He did stuff like Boglins and Sectaurs. He worked a little bit on Fraggle Rock. And then the local legend, Jordan Patton is back again this year from SyFy's Face Off and does the show Deadnecks. R: We have the expo, and then we have some external events that are happening as well. What are some of the events that are happening at the expo and outside of it that will really make for the first weekend of March to be a truly grand adventure for anyone coming to downtown Parkersburg? T: Starting with the outside stuff first: It's being done by Downtown PKB again. They did an event last year that they got really good reception from - Savor Saturday - that they're going to be doing again this year. It's going to include 12 different restaurants [in the downtown area] that you can walk around and get dollar samples from. So if you haven't eaten at any of the downtown restaurants, it gives you a really good chance to try out some of what's on their menu. There's also going to be this guy, - I don't even know his name - he came into the store one time and said "You let me into the show one day for free, and I'll go around all the PokeStops downtown and put lures on them." So that is going to be at noon — the same time as people are walking around for Savory Saturday. You can take advantage of a whole bunch of lures and sample a whole bunch of restaurants down here. Inside, the Vienna Library is doing events like Lego Building and Story Time on Sunday. J&M Bookstore on South Side is doing board games and tabletop events both Saturday and Sunday; along with Rare Drops from Huntington doing video game tournaments. Both of these will be in the basement of the Art Center. Then there will be a cosplay contest and I'm probably forgetting something else. *laughter* R: *laughter* It is hard to keep track of all of it, isn't it? T: It is! R: So finally, do you have anything you’d like to add that I may have forgotten to cover? T: I can't remember if it was mentioned, but proceeds to the show go towards Downtown PKB and the Arts Center — they'll be split in half. I do not get any profit from this. This is something that is done for the community and as a promotion for my store. In the past, it was done for the Red Cross, but we changed to Downtown PKB this year. So if you guys are really wanting to support your local area and your local businesses, coming to the expo is going to be really important. Rem: Awesome! You can join us in the fun at the Classic Plastics Toy & Comic Expo, March 4th and 5th at the Parkersburg Art Center, located at 725 Market Street in Parkersburg West Virginia. Admission is $5 per person each day, or $8 for a two-day pass. Children 10 and under are free with paid adult admission. All proceeds go to the and . More information about the expo can be found at , link in the notes; or you can search on Facebook for real-time updates on the event. Don’t forget to come down to the as well – , located at 406 Market Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia – and give Tony all the love and support you can! Thanks again, Tony, for having me down and wasting time with me! I really appreciate it! Tony: Thanks for having me! Links: https://www.classicplasticstoystore.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ClassicPlasticsToyandComicExpo/ https://www.facebook.com/ClassicPlasticsToyStore/ https://www.facebook.com/downtownpkb/ https://www.facebook.com/parkersburgartcenter/ https://www.facebook.com/events/614611755413106/

Here's recipe for disaster: Take 1 whole "star planet," add in a "perfect world," and a dash of "biological experiment?"  If you guessed that we're going to mutate an entire planet into bug people, then you guessed correct.  How does a perfect society have an experiment that goes so wrong that it contaminants an entire world?  We have no clue but we're on the line with OSHA and ask those questions right now!     Will Dave ever fly as high as an Alta Fly?  Will Sean attempt to eBay the spider toy he mentioned on the show?  (answers: always, and most likely)  All of this and more on this week's episode of the Saturday Mourning Cartoons podcast.  If you are digging our show and want to help you out, then you can do so in the following ways: 1. Check out our Patreon page and become a backer of the show.  You can find our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/saturdaymourningcartoons 2. Leave a review on iTunes with the following message, "Hey Sean!  I remember putting my hand in a spider's butt too!" 3. Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayMourningCartoons/

Cold Beer and Comics Season 2 Episode 2: Blame it on Steve (Explicit Language Warning) Small Talk ... Corey gives and update on his single issue boycott and the boys all discuss what things they have given up in the past. Everyone also has a discussion about which sense they could give up and we learn that everything in life can be blamed on Corey’s best friend, Steve Power. Also … the boys talk The Flash TV show and agree it is awesome. 16.30: The News … Wonder Woman is rocking a new look, country’s beer favorites, comics have become very gay friendly and the possible Punisher TV show. 31.22: Cape Date commercial parody 33.30: Our discussion of the best toy/comic properties yet to be ruined by Sony. We look at M.A.S.K. and Sectaurs and a bunch of others. 59.12: Van Dyne Times Square commercial parody 1.00.52: The Big Review (SPOLIER FILLED)… we looked at Southern Bastards Volume 1 and in the process probably offended everyone south of the Mason Dixon line with our accents. 1.10.11: Beer/Hero Pairing ... Yin and Yang from Evil Twin Brewing are our beers of the week and they are paired with a martial arts master. 1.16.43: Interview … we talked to the creator and writer of Seoul 2150, a new digital offering from Matthew Fox and Posinoir Comics. 1.33.28: The Retro Read … puts us in the big house as we read Suspense Detective #1 from 1952. Cold Beer and Comics Theme by Ryan Heenan. Retro Read available at comicbookplus.com. Cold Beer and Comics is available on iTunes and Stitcher. We are also a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network.   Give us feedback or suggestions for a beer/hero pairing by sending a message to coldbeerandcomics@gmail.com. 

Join Phantom Troublemaker and Mr. Beau Brown as we talk with Tim Clarke!   Tim worked with Kermit Love and for Jim Henson as a puppet builder and designer on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. He worked on The Dark Crystal and Fraggle Rock, and is the man that built Uncle Traveling Matt. Tim also had a huge hand in the toy industry in the 80s, as he was the creator of both the Sectaurs and Boglins toy lines – two of the most original and notable lines of an amazing era of toys. In this episode Tim regales us with stories of puppet and toy design and fills us in on what he’s up to now – still designing truly unique creations and even re-launching the Boglins! Listen now and enjoy! After you finish the episode, you MUST go and check out Tim's Instagram feed TIMCLARKETOYS. It features his work on all of his projects, including prototypes and the design process. You can also find pictures of his unbelievable TOTIMS line. These are some of the coolest looking designer toys I've seen. If I weren't such a cheap bastard I'd buy some. Also be sure to check out the TOTIMS website, where you can find even more awesome imagry. “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com  

In an effort to bring everyone even MORE Star Joes content, Ryan embarks on a solo project to review classic Star Joes related material. This will be a show of retro reviews and the first issue chosen to launch this new endeavor is the Sectaurs mini-comic, Dargon and Dragonflyer. It's a fun look at one the more obscure 80s properties that held so much potential. Enjoy!

Infused with the red-hot energy of the Rulk laying a cosmic smackdown on the Watcher, we snap, crackle, and burn through topics like God Complex #1, Powers, Vertigo's Daytripper #1 by Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon, a trio of books from Buenaventura Press (Injury #3 from Ted May, Lisa Hanawalt's I Want You #1, and Eric Haven's The Aviatrix #1), The Looking Glass Wars and Hatter M, X-Factor #200, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth and Man-Thing, John Byrne and Alpha Flight, FANZINE FLASHBACK: Amazing Heroes and Comics Interview, the greatness of Bill Mantlo, Questprobe, Godland, classic versus contemporary comics storytelling and dialogue, Eaglemoss, Sectaurs and Inhumanoids (Yes, you read that correctly...), and much, much more!