Author Archives: Robert Oden

Custom Marvel Legends Mockingbird is unfazed by skrulls, militant Russian nationalists

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it yet, but without a doubt, my favorite super team of all time is the West Coast Avengers. So naturally, I’m was tickled pink when Marvel’s Secret Invasion returned of my favorite Coasters, Bobbi … Continue reading

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DCUC goes retro with “Super Friends” inspired Wave 18

It’s no secret that the Four Horsemen (the creative team behind Mattel’s DC Universe Classics figures) are big fans of the Super Friends cartoon series and have often included characters from both it and it’s action figure tie-in line, the … Continue reading

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Win original Dustin Nguyen artwork in Gotham Inc.’s Valentine’s Day contest

Ah, Valentine’s Day. That special time of the year when we celebrate love. Well, you know what I love? Dustin Nguyen and the excellent work he’s doing on the new Batgirl series. Well, apparently the Gotham Inc. blog and I … Continue reading

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DC Direct to release Flashpoint action figure set

At this point I think we are all know if DC is planning a major event, a DC Direct figure line isn’t far behind. Usually however, we don’t get one of our first looks at new character designs in action … Continue reading

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Marvel and Taco Bell team up for new kids meal promotion

If you haven’t gathered yet, those of us here at Nerdstock take comics pretty seriously. What do we take equally seriously? Tacos. Why? Because they are like crunchy little envelopes of happiness sent from heaven to our stomachs. Well, Marvel … Continue reading

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Camilla D’Errico explores beauties and beasts in new art book

Camilla D’Errico might be a more familiar name to those in the art world than the comic world but with an style that has even Grant Morrison taking notice (the two are slated to collaborate on a book for Vertigo) … Continue reading

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DC Universe Classics goes dark with “Blackest Night” inspired wave

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Do you like your action figure lines based on massive company crossovers? Bright colors? Rings? If you answered “yes” to any of the previous questions, then you are are going to love Wave 17 of Mattel’s … Continue reading

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Nerdstock Recommends: 11/17/2010

And here it is, another week of book recomendations from a few members of the staff here. Not as many as last time and it seems we chose a vast majority of Hardcovers but when you see what they are, … Continue reading

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Marvel’s November ‘Tron: Legacy’ cover variants are laseriffic

Confession. Although I’m sure I’m going to lose a lot of nerd cred here, I have never seen the movie Tron. It looks interesting enough, but for whatever reason, I just haven’t sat down and watched the film. Despite that, … Continue reading

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Green Lantern Classics Wave 2 revealed

The first wave Green Lantern Classics, (the new GL focused offshoot of Mattel’s popular DC Classics figure line) haven’t even reached stores yet, and Mattel has already decided to show off the line’s second wave. Included in this new wave … Continue reading

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NYCC 2010-Marvel and Capcom reveal Modok and Magneto as latest additions to MVC3 cast

Are you a fighting game fan? Do you love characters with huge heads and/or magnetic powers? Well you’re sure to be delighted to know that Modok and Magneto have joined the cast of the latest installment in the popular fighting … Continue reading

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