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The 10 Coolest Terminator Collectibles

The 10 Coolest Terminator Collectibles

Terminator is back this week with the premiere of the second season of “The Sarah Connor Chronicles.” The movie franchise that inspired the TV series always has been a big hit in the collectibles market, and here’s a look at some of the coolest Terminator goodies.

By Jason Dorough on September 10, 2008 | Comments

The 5 Coolest Cthulhu Collectibles on the Market

The 5 Coolest Cthulhu Collectibles on the Market

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that a film called Cthulhu completely slipped under my radar and is having a limited release this week. And it stars Tori Spelling, no less! Cthulhu fhtagn, indeed.

By Jason Dorough on August 20, 2008 | Comments

The 5 Coolest Classic Star Wars Animated Statues

The 5 Coolest Classic Star Wars Animated Statues

Star Wars is going animated again this week with the release of The Clone Wars theatrical movie. This gives me the opportunity to take a look at one of my favorite current collectibles lines, Gentle Giants’ Star Wars animated style statues.

By Jason Dorough on August 13, 2008 | Comments

Jason’s Collection: Women of the DC Universe Busts

Jason’s Collection: Women of the DC Universe Busts

since there aren’t any big toy-type movies on the way, I’m taking the opportunity to dig into my own personal collection to show off some things that I think are officially cool. This week’s feature is all about the Women of the DC Universe line, produced by DC Direct.

By Jason Dorough on August 6, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con: The 10 Coolest New Sideshow Collectibles

Comic-Con: The 10 Coolest New Sideshow Collectibles

While much of the FSR staff was in sunny San Diego for Comic-Con 2008, our own Jason Dorough was sitting at home salivating over the collectibles announcements. Here is what really caught his eye.

By Jason Dorough on July 30, 2008 | Comments

The 6 Most Memorable X-Files Collectibles

The 6 Most Memorable X-Files Collectibles

After a long absence, Agents Mulder and Scully return to action this week in The X-Files: I Want To Believe. Even though there’s not much in the way of merchandise connected to the new movie, there have been a bunch of cool collectibles released throughout the TV series’ run, as well as licensed for the original movie.

By Jason Dorough on July 23, 2008 | Comments

The 10 Coolest Dark Knight Collectibles

The 10 Coolest Dark Knight Collectibles

The most anticipated movie of the year is coming to theaters this week. No, not Meet Dave. That was last week. No, I’m talking about The Dark Knight, and it’s sure to be a mega-huge blockbuster.

By Jason Dorough on July 16, 2008 | Comments

The 10 Coolest Hellboy Collectibles

The 10 Coolest Hellboy Collectibles

Hellboy has a rich comic book history, and as with most great comics characters, there are a lot of really cool collectibles available based on the character and his series. Here’s a look at ten of the best Hellboy and BPRD collectibles.

By Jason Dorough on July 9, 2008 | Comments

Michael Turner: A Collectibles Retrospective

Michael Turner: A Collectibles Retrospective

Michael Turner was an amazingly talented creator and influenced a generation of artists in his relatively short time in the business. He’ll definitely be missed, and here’s a retrospective look at some of the awesome collectibles that have been produced based on his art and characters.

By Jason Dorough on July 2, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Coolest Battlestar Galactica Collectibles

The Ten Coolest Battlestar Galactica Collectibles

With Season 4 of “Battlestar Galactica” in the midst of an unnecessarily huge break, you might find yourself missing your fix of Cylons, battlestars, and Colonial politicians. Not to fear, though! Here’s a list of some of the coolest “Battlestar Galactica” collectibles you can bring home and enjoy while you wait for the resolution of that WTF of a cliffhanger.

By Jason Dorough on June 25, 2008 | Comments

007 Awesome Secret Agent Collectibles

007 Awesome Secret Agent Collectibles

Does the Get Smart movie premiering this week have you itching for a little more covertness in your life? If so, you’re in luck, because here’s a rundown of 7 awesome secret agent collectibles.

By Jason Dorough on June 18, 2008 | Comments

The Hulk Obsession: 6 Incredible Collections

The Hulk Obsession: 6 Incredible Collections

The Incredible Hulk is smashing his way into theaters this weekend, and I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the huge fandom that has built around Hulk collecting over the years.

By Jason Dorough on June 11, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Hottest Female Action Figures on the Market

The Ten Hottest Female Action Figures on the Market

One of the oldest marketing adages is that sex sells, and that’s true in the collectibles realm as well. Given that the majority of toy and statue collectors are in a demographic that appreciates a little cheesecake with their meal, it’s no surprise that there’s no shortage of sex appeal in the action figure hobby.

By Jason Dorough on June 4, 2008 | Comments

Yexel’s Toys Are Cooler Than Yours

Yexel’s Toys Are Cooler Than Yours

Our guest columnist and collector extraordinaire Jason Dorough gives us the lowdown on Yexel, a world-renowned collector of all things geek. Warning: Viewing Yexel’s collection may cause you to shit your pants.

By Jason Dorough on May 30, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Coolest Indiana Jones Collectibles of All Time

The Ten Coolest Indiana Jones Collectibles of All Time

It’s been a long time since Indiana Jones last bullwhipped his way into theaters, but now he’s back with a vengeance, and the Indy license never has been hotter. Here’s a look at 10 of the coolest Indiana Jones collectibles from the past, present, and future.

By Jason Dorough on May 21, 2008 | Comments