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Episode 65

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:17 +0000

Max and Ben welcome indy comic creator Jeffrey Brown as they discuss Jeffrey’s career, his creations, his origins and his future projects. From stories about cats to Transformers spoofs to everything in between, Episode 65 of Nerd City has everything that you’ve ever wanted in your entire life. Pics and links after the jump… Download Episode 65 Pics: Links: Jeffrey [...]

Official Kick-Ass movie teaser.

Nerd City — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:03:38 +0000

Lionsgate released the first official teaser trailer for Kick-Ass based off of Mark Millar and John Romita Jrs. comic book titled oddly enough Kick-Ass. The trailer looks great, but I will tell ya it doesn’t do the comic book or what this movie will really provide justice. Not saying it’s a bad trailer, [...]

More Vintage-Style MOTU Awesomeness from Toyboys Inc.

Nerd City — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:40:52 +0000

Our friends from Argentina, Toyboys Inc are truly masters of the art of making great looking vintage-style MOTU customs. Their latest batch features a few characters from the original Filmation cartoon that never made it into toy form, including one of the best Icer customs that I’ve ever seen. Also included are Rago, Kittrina, Cringer, [...]

Suckadelic Trading Cards

Nerd City — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:49:33 +0000

So i just recently got a few packs of Suckadelic’s new line of art trading cards, from the man himself, and I gotta tell you, they totally rule. Super cool, with an actual wax wrapping, the style and feel of the line is an homage to everything that’s great about trading cards. Seriously…these are the [...]

Marvel presents The Siege

Nerd City — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:29 +0000

Coming next year, following the events of Dark Reign, Marvel will jump into their next big event in The Siege. This story looks to re-establish the main three Avengers (Captain America, Thor and Iron Man) as one main group of guys you don’t want to fuck with. What is most intriguing though is [...]

Royalt1us’s 5th Annual Fan-Based Character Contest

Nerd City — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:24:15 +0000

It’s that time of year again! Royalt1us has put out the call for your original Masters of the Universe character designs for his 5th Annual Fan-Based Character Contest. As in years past, the winning design will be immortalized in a resin mini statue. From Royalt1us: It’s time for Royalt1us’ 5th Annual Fan-Based Character Contest For 5 [...]

Dead Presidents x RxH

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:13:34 +0000

What’s the one thing that could make the latest few designs from RealxHead any cooler? How about exclusive, limited edition, glow in the dark “Troops of Doom” colorways from the always amazing Dead Presidents Designs? You can order them right now here. But hurry, because they’re limited to only 20 of each! For all of the latest [...]

“Half Man, Half Party Animal” by Johnny Sampson

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:16 +0000

I just wanted to shine a particular light on this piece from Revolution Tattoo’s Toil and Trouble screen print show. Behold “Half Man, Half Party Animal” by Johnny Sampson. I just think this work is the shit. Get it @ Revolution Tattoo. And here is another recent Sampson piece: Frankenstein Book Report. See Johnny Sampson’s blog here.

Excitebike: World Rally available today through WiiWare

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:49 +0000

Through Nintendo’s virtual console, Excitebike: World Rally will be available today as a WiiWare downloadable title. This game was announced a few weeks back with minor gameplay shown, but as we saw this game will play and look (with updated graphics) just like the original. As all my fans out there know, I am [...]

Veggiesomething Show @ Rotofugi!

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:54 +0000

Our good friend Veggiesomething is putting on a dual show @ kickass designer toy shop/gallery Rotofugi. With artist Jesse Ledoux, this should be a super awesome show. Opening is 11/13 @ Seven. Nerd CIty will be there. and so should you. Rotofugi 1953-1955 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, Il 60622

David Bowie’s Christmas Special 1977

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:19 +0000

Opening Nov. 13 @ The National Pastime Theater in Chicago, this is the second year for the David Bowie-themed Christmas stage show from The New Millenium Theatre Company. This is a very cool organization, responsible for the Texas Chainsaw Musical, and a show based on Hack/Slash. In fact, our good buddy Tim Seeley occasionally does their [...]

Toil and Trouble Art Show @ Revolution Tattoo

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:33:07 +0000

Here are the pics from Revolution Tattoo’s screen print art show Toil and Trouble. This show was super awesome and featured bad ass work by Johnny Sampson, Kill Hatsumomo, and our good friend local art ambassador Nerd Citizen Joey Potts. The prints are still on sale at the shop until November 14th. They are all super [...]

We Have A Winner!

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:17:31 +0000

Congratulations to Kevin of Milwaukee, Wi. He has won our GameStop Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Surprize Attack contest. He is getting a free copy of COD: Modern Warfare 2, courtesy of GameStop and Nerd City. Direct Youtube Link Get your copy of the game here or at a GameStop near you. (There are still two [...]

Nerd City Interview: Beetlejuice

Nerd City — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:58:37 +0000

So it is my great honor to announce and post my most recent interview, this time with none other than the legendary Beetlejuice. As one of (if not) the most popular members of the Howard Stern stable, Beetlejuice is a Nerd City hall of famer, and this was one of the true highlights of my [...]

Netflix now available on PS3

Nerd City — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:52:51 +0000

Subscribers of Netflix who requested a PS3 compatibility disc began receiving them yesterday, marking the official launch of the service through the PS3. Looking at the below video, the service seems to run very smooth and is very easy to navigate through as well. Plans starting at $8.99 through Netflix will allow you to receivce [...]

This day in history: Dr. Emmett Brown invents time travel.

Nerd City — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:35:36 +0000

54 years ago, Dr. Emmett Brown invented time travel with after gettting a vision of what is now know as the flux capacitor. Our friends over at Wired have detailed his great findings, which you can read all about here. Thank you Dr. Brown for your excellence in science.

The Jai-Alai Savant

Nerd City — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:40 +0000

I recently caught The Jai Alai-Savant, a Chicago-based band, open for Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, and they ruled. Seriously, one of the best bands I have seen in a long time. Direct Youtube Link Learn all about the Jai Alai Savant here. (And stay tuned to Nerd City for more)

New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Trailer.

Nerd City — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:28 +0000

Holly shit this new trailer from InfinityWard shows us even more new gameplay levels that should make anyone on the fence about this game want to go out an buy it. Along with the previous snow and underwater levels we have seen in previous trailers, this new one shows battle in suburban streets along [...]

Super Street Fighter IV to include car destruction bonus levels

Nerd City — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:16:49 +0000

Famitsu magazine has recently revealed a few new features for Super Street Fighter IV. Along with having the classic car destruction bonus stage, SSFIV will also include the classic barrel destruction bonus stage as well. There will also be new additions to the online aspect of the game including Team Battle (allowing 2vs2 [...]

Steven Seagal is the Lawman

Nerd City — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Last night I was lucky enough to stumble across a commercial for what will probably be one of the best “reality” shows to air on television. That show is A&Es Lawman starring Steven Seagal. Starting this December, Mr. Seagal will show off his 20+ years experience as a lawman, with a camera crew [...]

The Spy Next Door

Nerd City — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:14:52 +0000

Dr. Jose Gallimore and I recently were lucky enought to catch this trailer before indie-rock sadfest Where the Wild Things Are. I cannot believe this movie exists! Chan. Cyrus. Lopez. What more do you need? Direct Youtube Link

Excuuuuuussseee me Princess…..but Jaroo is totally boss

Nerd City — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:46:17 +0000

Jaroo is a new/free online site that allows you to watch many new live action shows and cartoons aimed towards the kids/tweens. The positive about this site is that it hosts classic cartoons such as Captain N Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda cartoon among others. The site acts just like Hulu so [...]

Mike Mignola to be Guest of Honor @ C2E2

Nerd City — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:01:31 +0000

As if C2E2 wasn’t already shaping up to be the Nerd event of the new year, now they’ve announced that Nerd City favorite Mike Mignola will be the fucking guest of honor. How rad! Learn all about Mike Mignola here. Learn all about C2E2 here.

Microsofts launches Xbox Live rewards program

Nerd City — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:45:31 +0000

Microsoft has recently been sending out e-mails to select Live users to participate in their beta program for Xbox Live Rewards. This is actually a very interesting decision by Microsoft as the program is actually pretty nice. Unlike Nintendos reward program that offers you the chance to get free items such as DS skins, [...]

Nerd City and GameStop present Surprize Attack/Call of Duty Giveaway

Nerd City — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:28:20 +0000

Who said we never did shit for you? Now, Nerd City and GameStop have teamed up to give you a chance to win the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The first Nerd to check out GameStop’s Call of Duty Surprize Attack website here, and email max@nerdcityonline.com which prize they think is the coolest, will [...]

The Room!

Nerd City — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000

I recently got a chance to check out The Room @ a midnight screening @ The Music Box, and it was awesome. The audience participation alone is worth it. And although I didn’t stay until the end (some of us have jobs, people), I heard I missed the most unintentionally funny ending of all time. Look [...]

Fliggins’ Land Lump from Shawnimals

Nerd City — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:00:20 +0000

Our good buddy Shawn Smith and the crew @ Shawnimals has done it again. Check out this super adorable Land Lump from the plush world of Professor Fliggins. Limited to 100 only. Get one here.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM NERD CITY!

Nerd City — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:10:43 +0000

See you at Piece! Direct Youtube Link Direct Youtube Link

“Reading with Pictures” Seeks Art Donations

Nerd City — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:41:21 +0000

Our friend comic statesman Josh Elder’s not-for-profit Reading with Pictures is looking for art donations to use in fund-raising efforts for the organization. R.W.P. is looking to reintroduce kids to comics through libraries and schools, and represents an exciting movement and awesome cause. Donate or just learn more about Reading with Pictures here. Hear all about Reading [...]

Happy Halloween

Nerd City — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:18:49 +0000

Go out and get some candy or whatever you may do tonight.

50 Best Candies

Nerd City — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:11:58 +0000

Halloween is tomorrow, and in honor of this great holiday (dare I say, the best) here is a listing of the top 50 candies out there, past and present. A little bit of trivia accompanies each candy as well. So enjoy, and don’t forget to brush your teeth. TOP 50 CANDIES (complex.com)

This is a shame

Nerd City — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:58:44 +0000

Now we all have seen many good videogame themed tattoos out there, but you gotta feel sorry for this guy. Of course it’s his own fault for getting this wrong.

Nintendo set to release a new version of the DS.

Nerd City — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44:32 +0000

In a press conference yesterday, Nintendo announced that starting November 21st in Japan the DSi LL will be available for 22,000 yen (or $220 US). The newly designed DSi LL will come with a much bigger screen than the recently released DSi as it will be 4.2 square inches compared to the DSi’s 3.2 [...]

“This is Beetle”, New Beetlejuice Reality Show.

Nerd City — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:30:54 +0000

We here are @ Nerd City are all huge fans of Howard Stern’s good buddy Beetlejuice, and we couldn’t be happier that he now has a new reality show. (Finally. I mean, why did it take so long? The man is made for this kind of thing.) The show premieres Thursday night @ 9 pm, on [...]

Fu Manchu @ The Double Door!

Nerd City — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:18:55 +0000

Uber-rockers Fu Manchu are playing @ Chicago’s Double Door Halloween night. I am a huge fan of this band, as you probably are, and this should be a super rad show. Direct Youtube Link You should make it the best Halloween ever and stop by Piece for pre/post party. FU MANCHU! HALLOWEEN! NERDS! Get your tickets here. Double Door 1572 [...]

Join Nerd City for Halloween @ Piece!

Nerd City — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:04:04 +0000

So as usual, Nerd City will be ringing in All Hallow’s eve @ our podcast HQ, Piece Brewery. Every year we’ve gone we’ve had an awesome time, and this one should be no different. Featuring a kick-ass costume contest, delicious Piece pizza and beer, and live band karaoke, this is always the party of the season. [...]

Pick Up Hack/Slash 27!

Nerd City — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:19:53 +0000

Go out and get Hack/Slash 27 (available today), and, inside, you’ll find this: Thanks, Tim!

MOTUC Custom War-Wolf from Masterenglish

Nerd City — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:56:52 +0000

Masterenglish has done it again with another brilliant MOTUC custom figure. Lately, he’s been using his unparalleled skill for customizing these guys to bring us some really cool original characters, and War-Wolf is no exception. The inclusion of a wolf/werewolf character in the MOTU makes so much sense that it always puzzled me that Mattel [...]

Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars box art and final roster

Nerd City — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:20:41 +0000

Capcom has recently revealed the final boxart and roster for the upcoming Wii fighter Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. This exclusive fighter for the Wii will be released in January of 2010. For the full roster, read more: Capcom: Ryu: Street Fighter Chun-Li: Street Fighter II Alex: Street Fighter III Morrigan Aenslanda: Darkstalkers Batsu Ichimonji: Rival Schools: United By Fate MegaMan Volnutt: Mega Man [...]

3D Dot Game Hero officially coming to North America

Nerd City — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:51:28 +0000

According to the official Playstation Twitter profile, 3D Dot Game Hero will be coming state side. There is no offiical release date for when this will be available on the PS3, but its nice to know it will be released stateside. On top of this looking to be a great homage to classic [...]

October Posters from Mondo!

Nerd City — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:04:17 +0000

Our friends at Mondo are releasing some really cool limited edition posters/prints of your favorite spooky movies just in time for Halloween! These prints are so well done that they stand on their own as pieces of art, but really are “must haves” for fans of these films. From Mondo: Freddy Krueger is not a nice dude, [...]

EXCLUSIVE! Tim Seeley’s “Colt Noble and the Megalords” Full 44 Page Issue#1

Nerd City — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:18:05 +0000

For those of you that have followed our near weekly page updates of Tim Seeley’s “Colt Noble and the Megalords” and wanted the full issue in one post, well your dreams are answered. And for those of you just joining us, where the hell have you been? These 44 pages represent the finished [...]

US Government has invented Insecticons

Nerd City — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:26:27 +0000

Our good friends over at Fox News had an interesting look at the governments work on their very own Insecticons. Interesting idea with what has been accomplished, I just hope these robit bugs don’t find out how to form a swarm and attack us with their robot anger and metal limbs.

Excitebike soon to be released through WiiWare

Nerd City — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:41 +0000

Nintendo has announced that a remake of Excitebike will be heading to the Wii, possibly by November. In this update, that will be available through WiiWare download, players will be able to play the original Excitebike with updated graphics and gameplay as a single player game or jump online and race people throughout the [...]

Halloween Jell-O Shots

Nerd City — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:40:35 +0000

Now, I’m not necessarily a Jello-O shot type of guy, but far be it from me to turn down any type of alcoholic beverage, especially when they’re as awesome as these Halloween-themed ones. All the other experiments on their website are just as awesome. MY SCIENCE PROJECT

Netflix streaming coming to PS3

Nerd City — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:21:49 +0000

Sony, along with Netflix, have recently announced that “starting soon” (no official date yet), PS3 users will be able to stream movies and tv shows directly on their PS3 if they are a Netflix user. PS3 owners will need a Netflix provided Blu-Ray disc that will connect you to the service through BD-Live, this [...]

Episode 64

Nerd City — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:34:40 +0000

Max and Ben welcome their friend, comic creator Brian J. Crowley, as they discuss the Masters of the Universe Classics action figure line, Tim Seeley’s wedding, new and exciting uses for glue and Bel Biv DeVoe. Check it out, it’s the 64th episode of Nerd City. Yo, Slick, blow… Pics and links after the jump… Download Episode [...]

More Galaxxor WIP

Nerd City — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:12:20 +0000

Still a lot of cleaning up/fine tuning to do…

Suckpax: Trading Cards From Suckadelic

Nerd City — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:29:02 +0000

Check out this awesome commercial for Nerd CIty favorite Suckadelic’s new line of trading cards. They look awesome. Direct Youtube Link Get them here.

Hack/Slash on iTunes!

Nerd City — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:13:44 +0000

Great news for our good buddy Tim Seeley and the team @ Devil’s Due. Hack/Slash and a multitude of other D.D. titles are now available for download on the iPhone. As a huge fan of Seeley and his book, I’m super-stoked to be too dumb to figure out how to read Hack/Slash in portable form. But [...]

Badass DCUC Deadman Variant on the Way!

Nerd City — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:22:21 +0000

Mattel just released images, through their Matty Collector Facebook page, of the variant version of Deadman from the forthcoming Series 11 of their DC Universe Classics Line. This figure will feature clear/ phasing in lower legs and hands and a glow in the dark head and logo. Sweet! Jump for more pics. DCUC Series 11 is scheduled [...]

Don’t read: Bizarro not featured in DC Universe Online

Nerd City — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:07:05 +0000

Above you will not find new screenshots showing off Bizarro in DC Universe Online. Sony Online Entertainment has not released new images showing off Bizarros fire breath and flying pose. Plus he isn’t working with Lex Luthor in any screenshots as well. So do not enjoy these as they don’t exist.

New cinematic Left 4 Dead 2 trailer.

Nerd City — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:36:32 +0000

Pretty much one of the only reasons I would want to own a Xbox 360. Left 4 Dead 2 will be released next month and looks fantastic. Recently a new cinematic trailer has been released showing no new gameplay but definitely gives you a feel for the game and what to expect. Also below [...]

Cowboy Ninja Viking Now An Ongoing Series!

Nerd City — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:10:57 +0000

Great news for Shadowline and our good friends Kris SImon and Jim Valentino: The hugely anticipated Cowboy Ninja Viking has been announced as an ongoing series for Image, thanks to all the pre-release buzz associated with the title. (Don’t worry, Nerd City will take full credit) Make sure to get your copy of this awesomely exciting [...]

Create Your Own Comic

Nerd City — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:11:52 +0000

Meant for kids, but I’m sure we can get plenty of time out of this - CLICK HERE.

Thought Processor @ OhNo! Doom

Nerd City — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:38:52 +0000

This weekend’s opening at the OhNo! Doom gallery will be a “Who’s Who?” of Chicago artists and friends of Nerd City using the Thought Processor paper toy from Phoneticontrol as the platform for their art. Click through for some previews and more details. Netherland Mike Huddleston Anthony Lewellen Travis Lampe Ryan P. Young Shawnimal 64 Colors The opening is Saurday night, the 24th at [...]

Toil and Trouble @ Revolution Tattoo

Nerd City — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:02:50 +0000

This Saturday, Oct. 24th, our friends @ Revolution Tattoo are hosting the opening reception for Toil and Trouble, their Halloween/Day of the Dead screen print show. Featuring work by our good friend, Nerd Citizen Joey Potts, this is definitely going to be a rad show, and Nerd City will be there. Listen to Revolution Tattoo’s Max Brown’s [...]

A Place to Bury Strangers @ The Double Door

Nerd City — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:51:20 +0000

Attention dark Nerds (you know who you are), A Place to Bury Strangers is playing this Monday, Oct. 26th @ The Double Door here in Chicago. Direct Youtube Link If you have a heart full of dark rage, and I know you do, then I highly recommend you check it out. Double Door 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60622

Motaku Con this weekend in Kansas City

Nerd City — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:43:01 +0000

This weekend the Motaku con will be held in Kansas City (Park Place Hotel in KCMO). This convention will highlight all things Anime and Manga and looks to be pretty fun. The con will feature plenty of cosplay and costume contests, lessons on Japanese culture, anime music name that tune and many other [...]

Bullhorn Blanks Available from UhOh Toys

Nerd City — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:41:32 +0000

Bullhorn is a custom sculpted and hand cast figure from UhOh Toys that I’m really digging as of late. It’s always cool to support artists who do their own thing by sculpting and casting their own resin figures, but I really think that the 5″ Bullhorn sculpt is pretty rad. But, check this out- UhOh [...]

“Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” by Cage The Elephant

Nerd City — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:03:48 +0000

So I recently heard this single, “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” from Kentucky-based rockers, Cage The Elephant, and I got to tell you, I can’t get enough. Direct Youtube Link They are actually headed to the normally-very-shitty Cubby Bear @ the end of the month, and the rumor is that their live show rules. Get your [...]

Nintendo update including New Mario and Castlevania

Nerd City — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:25:38 +0000

Lots of news coming from the Nintendo front today. First, Konami has confirmed a October 27th release, in Japan, for Castlevania: Rebirth. No “official” date for America yet, but if it’s like how Konami released Contra: Rebirth then we should get Castlevania the same day or a day or two later. Another interesting note is [...]

Vintage-Style MOTU Customs from Chrisbryan

Nerd City — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:17 +0000

Whether it’s his original creations or his dedication to producing unfinished COTU designs, Chrisbryan is always filling the He-Man.org message board with amazing vintage-style MOTU customs. Cact-Eye, for example, is a really cool original creation left over from the COTU days that was intended to be a wild west villain for Rio Blast to go [...]

Matt Sharp’s “Rogues of the Midwest”@ Hot Pop

Nerd City — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:11:51 +0000

Nerd Citizen Matt Sharp has a new art show @ Milwaukee’s Hot Pop this Friday, Oct. 23rd. Matt’s art rules, and if you’re a Nerd in Milwaukee, (and who isn’t), you’ve got to check it out. Get more details on Matt’s blog here.

On Superman/Batman “Public Enemies”

Nerd City — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:38 +0000

So I just scored a copy of the new Ed Mcguiness/Jeph Loeb inspired Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, and I got to tell you, it’s pretty o.k. Direct Youtube Link Not nearly as good as the recent Green Lantern: First Flight, but still worth a watch, “Public Enemies’” animation and art are very cool, but the whole film gets [...]

Nintendo to release limited edition Black Wii in Europe this winter.

Nerd City — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:00:47 +0000

Nintendo has announced today that starting on November 6th the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will be able to purchase a bundle consisting of the Black Wii, Black Wiimote, Black Nunchuck, Wii Sprots, Wii Sports Resort and a Black motion plus accessory. The limited edition bundle will be available in mainland Europe starting on [...]

Capcom Fighting Club tonight in NYC

Nerd City — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:06 +0000

Damn you New Yorkers for always getting these fantastic Capcom Fight Club nights. Well this evening will be your chance to try out Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Super Street Fighter IV (with T.Hawk, Dee Jay and Juri) and compete in Marvel vs Capcom 2. Capcom keeps the info on the event pretty secret so to sign [...]

Crazy Pumpkin Candy Dish Paper Toy from Brian Castleforte

Nerd City — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:28:28 +0000

Just in time for Halloween is this sweet downloadable DIY paper toy from Brian Castleforte. Brian is a super-talented Urban Paper artist who is always offering his creations for doenload on his website, but this particular piece is great for filling with candy during the Halloween season. Download your own Crazy Pumpkin Candy Dish here. Check out [...]

Hellboy and The Umbrella Academy Now Available for The iPhone

Nerd City — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:14:52 +0000

As a huge fan of both these titles, I am super excited to hear that Hellboy and The Umbrella Academy are now available on the iPhone. Although I am far too stupid/poor to actually own this particular gadget du jour, it is still very cool that both of these rad Dark Horse titles are now portable. [...]

New Xbox Live update not allowing 3rd party memory storage

Nerd City — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:37:12 +0000

People will soon be able to get the newest Xbox system update, but there will be a catch to a minority of users. With the latest firmware update, the 360 will no longer be able to use 3rd party memory cards. So for those that use memory cards for old files or for [...]

On “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity”

Nerd City — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:37:22 +0000

Last week, I got a chance to check out “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity”, the new play about pro-wrestling @ The Victory Gardens Theatre @ The Biograph. I have to admit, this was a very interesting show. Firstly, even the idea of a major theatre company producing a work dedicated solely to the concept of [...]

Sculpt WIP

Nerd City — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:48:12 +0000

This is the WIP of a sculpt that I’m working on. I have all sorts of exciting plans for it, such as arms. I’m thinking that I would eventually like to cast him in various resin colors and that sort of thing. I was also thinking that, because of the large amount of blank areas [...]

Catch Your Death Opening Tonight at Double Punch Gallery

Nerd City — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:24:04 +0000

I seriously need a teleporter that takes me from Chicago to Double Punch Gallery in San Francisco every month or so. They have the coolest shows going on there, and Catch Your Death is no exception! The show will feature the work of our friends Steve Seeley and Skinner, as well as Jesse Balmer and [...]

The Venture Brothers Season 4 begins Sunday Oct 18th

Nerd City — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:00:13 +0000

This Sunday marks the debut date of season 4 of The Venture Brothers, which after The Simpsons is probably the best cartoon on TV today. I am highly anticipating this season as we get to see what has become of The Monarch and Dr Girlfriend along with what Brock has been doing since the last [...]

Balloon boy throws up on TV

Nerd City — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:30:20 +0000

By now I’m sure you’ve all heard about the kid who supposedly floated away in a balloon yesterday, only to turn up missing when the balloon landed a couple hours later. He was found hiding in the house, and people started crying “witch!” “hoax!” Well, the family got interviewed today by the most respected broadcast [...]