Toy Fair 2014: Dark Horse

    If you're a fan of Game of Thrones (which why wouldn't you be) then this year is gonna be an expensive one for you because their merchandise packed this year's Toy Fair.  Most of the stuff consisted of action figures, which of course I like, but it is nice to see some different stuff available too. Not everyone is as lucky as I am to have a spouse who is not only supportive of my addictions (all healthy mind you) but is an active participant.  Which is why it was refreshing to see what Dark Horse had on display, as it allows you to scratch that collecting itch without having to hide your toys in the basement.  

     They do have a line of figures out as well, but items such as this snow globe and the map with the markers of the different factions allow you to fill your house with your obsession without having to be lectured about acting like a kid.  Not that that's ever bothered me, but sometimes you do have to class the joint up a bit, and this is the perfect way to do it while still waiving your fan flag.  Look for these and more coming out in March.

Game of Thrones Figures from Dark Horse

    In a perfect world, new episodes of Game of Thrones would air every night for the rest of my life.  We could cancel all of those fake "reality" shows and pool the resources to ensure that this show continues forever and at the aforementioned frequency.  I seriously am that into it that I can't imagine ever not wanting to watch it.  Ok, so it doesn't have to air every night, because I still need to watch Downton Abbey and Sons of Anarchy, but almost every night would work for me.  

    Dark Horse is going to start producing figures based on the show.   They're starting the collection out with Daenerys "I'm Usually Not Wearing This Many Clothes" Targaryen and Jon "I Know Nothing" Snow.  They don't come out until January, but you can click on the link to the right and preorder them now from Entertainment Earth to ensure you get them.  

SDCC Hellboy Mini Qee from Toy2R x Dark Horse

    My friend Heather loves Hellboy.  She owns just about every Hellboy product, has a tattoo of him, and would probably marry him if society could get passed its issue with human/fictional character relationships.  Who are we to define love?

    So I know she's gonna need one of these San Diego Comic Con exclusive Hellboys from Toy2R and Dark Horse.  And just look at him, all decked out with his Comic Con logo tee.  Ready to stand in line for hours to buy exclusives to sell on eBay.  Ready to enjoy that special smell that you can only experience when surrounded by 150,000 of your closest pals.  Ready to file for bankruptcy as soon as he returns home.  Am I a bit bitter that I can't go?  Yeah, a tad.  But one day I'll make it out west and experience the madness for myself.  For those of you lucky enough to be there this guy will be $20 and there were 350 of them made.  They're available at the Dark Horse booth.