What is up fellow geeks? Hope you are having a great week. I am showcasing some very cool new LEGO sets, fun family games, Batman and a few other things I think you will all geek out on. What are you digging this week in the world of geek?
It’s Alive
LEGO recently came out with the very interactive Hidden Side sets. It seems that LEGO is always looking to go above and beyond each year in their latest sets. The Hidden Side series is proof of that notion. My family and I really enjoy building LEGO sets together. This past time lets us sit down as a family and talk about all things while building. These Hidden Side sets come alive when you use a smartphone or tablet. We were ooohhing and ahhhing like we were watching a fireworks display on the 4th of July. I know your family will enjoy these sets as much as we have! Kids can experience fun ghost-catching adventures combining an augmented reality play experience with this LEGO Hidden Side Graveyard Mystery playset. This awesome app toy combines a buildable LEGO model with augmented reality for kids to deliver a fully interactive play experience. Download the Hidden Side app and scan the model with a phone to make it come alive.
With continuous updates, a unique boss ghost to battle in each set, new mysteries to solve, cool items to find, games to play and ghosts to collect, this LEGO Hidden Side set gives kids a whole new way to play and interact with building bricks! Packed with cool graveyard details, this toy construction set features a dog figure, gardener figure, girl and boy minifigures, a twistable statue, grave that opens and a haunted tree with posable arms for lots of fun ghost-hunting adventures. A tablet or mobile phone is required to experience the fill augmented reality play experience, but not included. Compatible with selected iOS and Android devices. Compatible with select mobile devices. A great kids’ birthday gift or Christmas gift, the Graveyard Mystery playset lets kids build their very own haunted graveyard toy with a twisting statue, grave that opens and haunted toy tree for hours of creative play.
The Family That Sings Together…..
Got moves like Jagger? Can you sing like Ariana? Find out in the Carpool Karaoke Game! Using your favorite music app or streaming service, select a song and then duel other players in song, dance moves, or celebrity trivia for points. You may even be challenged to post your performance on social media! Do you have what it takes to ride shotgun with James? Carpool Karaoke is the hilarious game where your friends and family will discover their inner diva, display their disco dance moves, and celebrate each other’s Carpool Karaoke mastery! This will make a great holiday gift…yes that season is coming up soon! It is better to start thinking about awesome gifts like Carpool Karaoke Game.
Kickin’ It Old School
Speaking of fun games, this one will be a favorite retro game for us parents, but a new concept for our kids. The Trapper Keeper was one of the most sought out items for us back in the day. Now the folks over at Big G Creative are bringing the Trapper Keeper back! Do you rule the school? Find out when you play the Trapper Keeper Game! Players zoom back in time to the 80’s and 90’s and strategically stash cards in their Trapper Keeper folders. Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field Trip Slips to see who can score the most points. You can also collect doodles to increase your score. The player with the most points at the end of the school day will be crowned the Coolest Kid in School!
DC Comics Teams Up With MeTV
DC and MeTV are bringing fans one of the quirkiest pop-culture mashups of all time when SVENGOOLIE MEETS THE DC UNIVERSE, a series of custom inserts featured in DC comic books on sale throughout the month of October. Each two-page “chapter” will be written by DC Publisher and Svengoolie superfan Dan DiDio, with an assist from Svengoolie himself, plus art by Chris Jones.
Svengoolie has been a beloved TV staple since the 1970’s, putting a humorous spin on classic science fiction and horror films from Hollywood history. Since 1979, Rich Koz, a.k.a. Svengoolie has entertained legions of sci-fi and horror fans with comedy sketches, jokes, and song parodies; the show has become a highlight of MeTV’s line-up, airing Saturday nights at 8 PM/7C.
“This is a dream come true for someone who’s been a life-long fan of DC super-heroes since I first got into comics as a kid,” says Koz. “I couldn’t be prouder to have Svengoolie standing side by side with these iconic characters. I definitely identify with them, too; after all, I have to put on my costume before I can do my job, too!”
On the run from (what else?) an army of homicidal rubber chickens, Svengoolie gets some unexpected help from Wonder Woman and John Stewart, who urge him to get to the Hall of Justice. But before he can make it to safety, he has to survive a showdown against the one responsible for these perilous pullets, The Joker!
“I’m a huge fan of classic sci-fi and horror movies and I grew up with Svengoolie,” said DiDio. As a fan and a publisher, I never thought I’d have a chance to have Svengoolie in our books, let alone write the story. This is a fantastic opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited.”
Fans attending New York Comic Con will get a chance to learn more about this comic and celebrate Svengoolie’s 40th anniversary during a special tribute panel hosted by Dan DiDio on Friday, October 4 from 2:45-3:45pmET at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Room 1A24. For more information on Svengoolie, please visit the website at www.svengoolie.com. For the latest information on the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes, visit the DC website at www.dccomics.com, the DC YouTube channel or follow @DCComics on social media.
A Family That Is So Modern
As the hilarious tenth season kicks off, Jay’s slated to be grand marshal in a Fourth of July parade, prompting the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tuckers to set off a few too many fireworks. Phil stumbles into a new career opportunity, while Claire grapples with her potentially changed role in the family. Meanwhile, as Jay’s company literally goes to the dogs, Gloria obsesses over Manny’s relationship and Joe’s extracurricular activities. Mitch has fascinating new trials, and he and Cam host an unusual family member while navigating life with Lily. As Luke buckles down in school, Alex struggles with post-college plans, and Haley struggles with some important decisions. The extended family deals with death, but they also evolve, with more laughs than ever. To win a copy tweet at me over at @ArtEddy3 who your favorite character is and you will have a chance to Modern Family on DVD.