James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Mattel’s Last Ghostbusters Figure Is A Lovely Tribute To Harold Ramis

After many years, Mattel no longer has the rights to make Ghostbusters toys. Diamond Select are picking up where they left off with a new line of toys, but before the era of Mattel is over, there’s one parting gift: and perfectly, it’s the dearly missed Harold Ramis. The 6” figure has been dubbed the…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 8 '15

Osgood Returns To Doctor Who, And She’s Bringing The Zygons With Her

I guess when you’re from a TV show where the lead character has the uncanny ability to turn into a popular British actor in the face of death, disintegration is merely a setback rather than permanent. Yes, lovable UNIT scientist/Doctor fangirl Osgood will be in Doctor Who’s next season, along with some familiar foes. Many…

Television James Whitbrook May 8 '15

Marvel Confirms Scarlet Witch And Quicksilver Are No Longer Mutants

In the run-up to their appearance in Age of Ultron, much hubbub was made over the true origins of Pietro and Wanda Maximoff. At first the comics cast doubt on Magneto’s parentage of the mutant twins, and then Marvel’s own movie altered their origin once more. And now, it’s been retconned again. A new page…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 8 '15

Even An Android Would Cry At These Age Of Ultron Toys

Hot Toy’soddly adorable line of “Artist Mix” vinyl toys is back, and although there’s lots of cool looking stuff to be seen, let’s be real: The best of the bunch is the wonderful little vinyl Vision. Eschewing the company’s usual brand of jaw-droppingly lifelike (and ridiculously articulated) for a chunky Vinyl style, Hot Toy’s collaboration…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 8 '15

The Strangest New Star Wars Rumor Isn’t Even About The Force Awakens

Kevin Feige discusses the Marvel universe post-Infinity War. Hugh Jackman says Wolverine 3 will be his last film as the character. The Arrow/Flash spinoff gets a name and synopsis. Plus casting news for Fear The Walking Dead, Shadowhunters, and the Annihilation movie. So many spoilers! Top image: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Star Wars Episode…

Television James Whitbrook May 8 '15

The New Walking Dead Figures Feature A Wonderfully Gore-Splattered Carol

You wait ages for a Carol action figure, and two come along at once! Hot after her action figure debut late last year, the next wave of Walking Dead toys will feature another version of the TV show’s coolest badass: and she’s got an awful lot of red on her. The 8th series of McFarlane…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 7 '15

Why Don’t We Live In A World Where Every Avenger Is Gwen Stacy?

I’ll tell you why: Because the world is a sad, cruel place. But at least Marvel is willing to offer us a look at what might have been, in their series of Gwen-themed variant comic covers. Agwengers, Assemble! Last month Marvel unveiled their Gwen Stacy variant cover theme, set to come in effect in June…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 7 '15

That Amazing Joker Statue Now Has A Lovely Batman To Go With It

Remember that wonderful Arkham Asylum Joker statue from a few weeks ago? Now the clown prince of crime has an opponent to go up against. Or well, considering they’re just statues, have the world’s longest staring contest with. Just as the Joker borrowed his look from the first game in the Arkham video game series,…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 7 '15

See The New Batman In Action And More In DC’s Post-Convergence Previews

DC may be in the middle of its big crossover event Convergence right now, but in a few months everything will change as the company reshuffles its publishing line. Want a sneak peek? DC have released 10 standalone free comics teasing the new Batman, a new outfit for Starfire, and much more. These 8-page teasers…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 7 '15

Another Marvel Movie Character Could Be Coming Back To Life

JJ Abrams discusses honoring Star Wars’ past in The Force Awakens. Clark Gregg looks to Agents of SHIELD’s future in the MCU. Plus, teases for the finales of Once Upon A Time and Arrow, and where a potential fifth season of Person of Interest could go. To me, my Spoilers! Top image: Avengers: Age of…

Television James Whitbrook May 7 '15

Your Guide To The Antiheroes In DC’s Suicide Squad Movie

DC hasfinally unveiled the roster for Suicide Squad! The supervillain team has a long history in comic books — and although we’ve seen the Joker already, you might not be familiar with the cavalcade of characters introduced in the cast image above. Here’s our guide to characters of the new Task Force X. Note: This…

Movies James Whitbrook May 6 '15

The Vehicles of Star Wars And Back To The Future Will Get Revoltech Toys

Kaiyodo’s Revoltech line isn’t just for turning characters into awesome looking action figures — sometimes the vehicles get the treatment too. The latest entries in the Revoltech line are totally badass versions of the X-Wing and the Delorean! Revealed in a NicoNico stream recently, the two models come complete with display stands to show them…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 6 '15

Scifi Heroine Honor Harrington Returns To Comics In This Prequel

David Weber’s interstellar Naval officer Honor Harrington is coming back to comic books next month — but before that, a team of female creatives is coming together to write three prequel webcomics starring Honor. io9 is proud to exclusively unveil Facet of Honor’s first story, Cubs! Set between Honor’s recent return to comics in the…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook May 6 '15

A Better Look At ThreeA’s Ultron Figure Reveals A Gloriously Shiny Robot

Last month we got a sneaky first look at Ashley Wood’s latest Marvel toy: A pretty fabulous looking Ultron. But now ThreeA have unveiled a bunch of pictures of the figure, and not only does it come in a variety of Ultronny metallic colours, it also looks pretty damn amazing. Wood’s 13” tall take on…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 6 '15

Lucasfilm Finally Confirms Plans For A New Indiana Jones Film

Kevin Feige discusses the importance of Thor’s Age of Ultron storyline for the future Marvel movies. Get another clear look at Iron Man’s Civil War suit. Has Sony narrowed down its choice of director for Spider-Man? Plus, teasers for the finales of The Flash, The Originals, and Once Upon A Time. Behold, Spoilers! Top image:…

Television James Whitbrook May 6 '15

Laurel Lance Is Getting Her Own Black Canary Action Figure

At first I thought it was a little weird that DC Collectibles’ Arrow series didn’t make a Laurel figure — but I’m kind of glad they waited. Instead of a “Laurel Lance, DA, with hamfisted pill addiction plotline action!” toy getting made, we’re getting an awesome Black Canary version of her. Yay! Revealed in a…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 5 '15

Secret Wars Ends The Marvel Universe As We Know It In This Week’s Comics

Marvel’s big summer event kicks off with a bang, as the Main and Ultimate universes crash together to deadly effect. But it’s not all there is to this week’s new comics. DC’s digital Lynda-Carter-inspired Wonder Woman comic comes to print, and the Matrix vs. Apocalypse showdown Arcadia begins. So many comics! Dark Horse Single Issues…

io9 James Whitbrook May 5 '15

Tuesday Game Room: Out With The New Order, In With The Old Blood Edition

It’s time to return to Castle Wolfenstein (no, not that Return to Castle Wolfenstein) this week as the surprisingly good Wolfenstein: The New Order gets some more DLC. But that’s not all for this week’s gaming — come tell us what you’ve been playing in this week’s edition of Tuesday Game Room! What have you…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 5 '15

Torchwood Will Return… As A Series Of Audio Plays

Long have fans waited for Torchwood to make a return, after the end of the (deeply disappointing) Miracle Day. Captain Jack may not return to TV any time soon, but Torchwood will continue in another form: as a series of new audio plays from Doctor Who audio producer Big Finish. The six-part series will see…

io9 James Whitbrook May 5 '15

This Batman Toy Has Articulated Eyeballs, Because He Can’t Turn His Head

I am usually a stickler for articulation in action figures — the more the merrier, except in one case: Michael Keaton’s Batman must never turn his head. Thankfully Hot Toy’s latest figure sticks to this rule, by replacing the usual neck articulation with… poseable eyeballs? Man, figures are weird. Based on the character’s appearance in…

Tech News James Whitbrook May 5 '15

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Mattel’s Last Ghostbusters Figure Is A Lovely Tribute To Harold Ramis

Osgood Returns To Doctor Who, And She’s Bringing The Zygons With Her

Marvel Confirms Scarlet Witch And Quicksilver Are No Longer Mutants

Even An Android Would Cry At These Age Of Ultron Toys

The Strangest New Star Wars Rumor Isn’t Even About The Force Awakens

The New Walking Dead Figures Feature A Wonderfully Gore-Splattered Carol

Why Don’t We Live In A World Where Every Avenger Is Gwen Stacy?

That Amazing Joker Statue Now Has A Lovely Batman To Go With It

See The New Batman In Action And More In DC’s Post-Convergence Previews

Another Marvel Movie Character Could Be Coming Back To Life

Your Guide To The Antiheroes In DC’s Suicide Squad Movie

The Vehicles of Star Wars And Back To The Future Will Get Revoltech Toys

Scifi Heroine Honor Harrington Returns To Comics In This Prequel

A Better Look At ThreeA’s Ultron Figure Reveals A Gloriously Shiny Robot

Lucasfilm Finally Confirms Plans For A New Indiana Jones Film

Laurel Lance Is Getting Her Own Black Canary Action Figure

Secret Wars Ends The Marvel Universe As We Know It In This Week’s Comics

Tuesday Game Room: Out With The New Order, In With The Old Blood Edition

Torchwood Will Return… As A Series Of Audio Plays

This Batman Toy Has Articulated Eyeballs, Because He Can’t Turn His Head

iFixit Is Ranking Wireless Headphones Now and It Just Crowned a Repairable King

The Golden Globes’ AI Rules Are Way Less Strict Than the Oscars’

Why the Hell Has It Taken So Long for Disneyland’s Autopia to Go Electric?

Cranks Are Already Peddling Ivermectin for Hantavirus

You Should Check Out the Other ‘Severance’

Spending Just 10 Minutes With AI Can Fry Your Brain, Researchers Find

Police Looking for Jerks Who Allegedly Stole $150,000 Worth of Beehives

Melissa Barrera Is Returning to Horror Movies on Her Own Terms

Acer’s Swift 16 AI (2026) Gets a Lot Right, But I Can’t Get Past the Trackpad

Someone Built an App to Fight Surveillance Pricing With a Flipper Zero… for Research Purposes

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Logitech G G512 X Review: The Tasting Menu of a Pro Gaming Keyboard

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Can’t Save This Robot Vacuum

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes