James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Thank The Maker, Dragon Age Is Finally Getting The 1/6 Scale Treatment

Bioware’s fantasy video game franchise Dragon Age is no stranger to the figure world — there’s been a few in various sizes. But it’s about time that someone got round to bringing the series to ultra-detailed, 1/6th scale glory it deserves. Step up Alistair, from ThreeZero! Based on his appearance in Dragon Age Inquisition (which,…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 27 '15

This Is Your New Star Wars Canon… So Far

With the Expanded Universe obliterated, the Star Wars canon is looking a little thin at the moment. Still not sure what goes where? Here’s a new official infographic that shows you where the books, movies, and TV series all fall. The new timeline, the first we’ve seen since the Disney “Everything Matters” universe came into…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 27 '15

Play Arts Kai Will Turn Boba Fett And The Stormtrooper Into Insane Toys

We’ve not seen much of Square-Enix’s Play Arts Kai Variant takes on the Star Wars universe, but what we have seen so far has been pretty damn awesome. But now the line is getting even better though,with the addition of these tricked out versions of Boba Fett and the Stormtrooper! https://gizmodo.com/this-darth-vader-toy-comes-with-the-coolest-lightsaber-1675265616 Square-Enix revealed the next…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 27 '15

Is The World Ready For Black Mask’s “Tube Comics”?

Black Mask Studios have made a name for themselves over the past few years for trying some interesting ideas with their comic books, but now they’re branching out into video with new miniseries adaptations of some of their most popular series, to try and encourage more people to read comics. The initiative, called “Tube Comics”,…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 27 '15

Do These Set Photos Reveal A Massive Change In Arrow‘s Status Quo?

An Avengers: Age of Ultron TV spot includes our new favorite stunt. Trek 3 writer Simon Pegg explains what he learned from Star Trek Into Darkness. Do we already know who’s directing Inhumans? Plus what’s up with Mockingbird on Agents of SHIELD. And Game of Thrones could feature book storylines that nobody expected to see.…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 27 '15

Hot Toys’ Tour Of Asia Includes Gigantic Versions Of Their Avengers Toys

Part of the appeal of Hot Toy’s figures is that they pack such an incredible amount of detail into a tiny, 30cm-ish frame. But what happens when that crazy attention to detail is put on something a little more life sized? If you’re in Asia over the next few months, you could find out. The…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 27 '15

Why Christopher Eccleston Was The Greatest Doctor Who Star After All

Ten Years ago tonight, Doctor Who returned and changed the face of British science fiction. Many elements can be credited for its continued success, but one person can never get enough credit. Christopher Eccleston, who seldom gets his props, was really the best Doctor of them all. A Clean Break When it was announced in…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 26 '15

These Are Not The Arrow And Flash Toys You Were Waiting For

Despite both being big hits on The CW, it’s taken a while for Arrow and The Flash to get some great toys (we’re still waiting on that Felicity Smoak from Toy Fair!). Funko are stepping in to fill the void with some new figures based on the shows… but you might want to hold off…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 26 '15

Take A Look At The Inner Workings Of A Gundam With This Great Model Kit

Anyone who’s put together a Gundam Model kit know that the models usually house a lot of little pieces and articulation joints within the plastic shell — but this new one tries to show you what would be underneath the armour of an actual Gundam, and looks pretty fabulous while doing so. Based on the…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 26 '15

Miles Morales Joins The Avengers In Marvel’s Post-Secret Wars Comics

They’ve been teasing it in dribs and drabs this week, but we now finally know the all the faces of Marvel’s new Avengers team — and with it, confirmation that Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales is joining the new Marvel Comics Universe. Check out the all-new assembled Avengers! https://gizmodo.com/thor-and-ms-marvel-headline-the-new-avengers-after-sec-1693383188 Exclusively revealed on Wired today (although the…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 26 '15

Doctor Who‘s Matt Smith Could Star In The Harry Potter Spin-off Movies!

Rumors swirl around the nature of Star Trek 3’s villain. Disney reveals a few tiny hints about Age of Ultron. A major death that’s not in the books is coming to Game of Thrones. Plus, big spoilers for The Walking Dead finale, and promo videos for Orphan Black, 12 Monkeys and Helix. Here be spoilers!…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 26 '15

This Insane Tribute To Classic Star Wars Toys Took 2,000 Hours To Paint

Artist Robert Burden‘s huge mural dedicated to the Star Wars universe celebrates the galaxy far, far away through a slightly peculiar lens — in it there are over 150 Star Wars characters and vehicles, rendered in their original toy forms from Kenner’s classic toyline. Burden spent 18 months creating the mural, which will be on…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 26 '15

Even More Pictures Of New Avengers Figuarts Reveal Iron Man’s New Armour

Last month, we got our first, blurry look at Bandai’s new Age of Ultron figuarts — but a new magazine scan offers not just a better look at the upcoming toys, but also a great look at the new, Bleeding-Edge-inspired suit Iron Man will don in the movie. https://gizmodo.com/a-blurry-look-at-more-age-of-ultron-figuarts-reveals-an-1687424462 We’ve only briefly seen the new…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

X-Men: Apocalypse Has Cast Young Jubilee!

Good news, fans of fabulous X-Men characters: X-Men: Apocalypse’s mutant roster just got a little more sparkly, with the addition of Lana Condor as the young Jubilation Lee! Bryan Singer himself took to Instagram to deliver the news: ?taken-by=bryanjaysinger Jubilee originally had the power to shoot bright, multicoloured energy plasmoids from her fingertips, commonly referred…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

A Brief History Of Daredevil, Marvel’s Latest TV Hero

In a few weeks, Marvel will branch out its Cinematic Universe to Netflix with Daredevil, a new series about the eponymous Man Without Fear. Not familiar with Matt Murdock’s past? Here’s a brief history of Hell’s Kitchen’s greatest defender to catch you up before he hits the small screen. Origins Daredevil was created in 1964…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

A New Pacific Rim Prequel Comic Will Provide The Jaeger Action You Want

Pacific Rim 2 is still a long way off, but if you’re hankering for some more hot Jaeger/Kaiju battles, you won’t have to wait much longer: a new comic miniseries from Legendary will fill in the gap between the first movie and the previous graphic novel prequel. Update: Now with glorious High-Res art! The new…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

The Best Cylon Design Is Being Turned Into A Cutesy Funko Pop

Okay, it’s ending may have caused a lot of anger, but on the whole the Battlestar Galactica reboot was pretty great. Its redesign for the Cylons was great, too — but nothing beats the retro-tastic original Cylon design. All the more better then that it’s the Classic Battlestar Galactica getting the Funko treatment! Four figures…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

Hot Toy’s Age Of Ultron Hawkeye Has Your Wallet In His Sights

He might be one of the last in the main Avengers team in Hot Toys’ exquisite line of Age of Ultron figures, but that’s certainly no indication of lesser quality — the rest of the Avengers have already conducted a financial haymaker on your Wallet, and Mr. Barton is just here to fire the killing…

Tech News James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

A Live-Action Star Wars TV Show Could Be Happening After All!

There’s a crazy rumor about the role that Matt Smith plays in Terminator Genisys. More Age of Ultron rumors discuss a new Marvel hero who may have a cameo. Plus, David Ramsey talks wedding bells on Arrow, and what’s to come on Flash and Orphan Black. Spoilers away! Top image: Star Wars: The Force Awakens.…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 25 '15

The Jem And The Holograms Comic Finally Hits The Shelves!

We’ve been looking forward to it for ages, but the crazy, colorful adventures of the Holograms are finally out this week. But that’s not all in this week’s new comics — there are time-traveling heroes, crabs that dare to turn, and the intriguing, bloody tale of two secretly superpowered teenagers. Let’s dig in! Dark Horse…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 24 '15

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Thank The Maker, Dragon Age Is Finally Getting The 1/6 Scale Treatment

This Is Your New Star Wars Canon… So Far

Play Arts Kai Will Turn Boba Fett And The Stormtrooper Into Insane Toys

Is The World Ready For Black Mask’s “Tube Comics”?

Do These Set Photos Reveal A Massive Change In Arrow‘s Status Quo?

Hot Toys’ Tour Of Asia Includes Gigantic Versions Of Their Avengers Toys

Why Christopher Eccleston Was The Greatest Doctor Who Star After All

These Are Not The Arrow And Flash Toys You Were Waiting For

Take A Look At The Inner Workings Of A Gundam With This Great Model Kit

Miles Morales Joins The Avengers In Marvel’s Post-Secret Wars Comics

Doctor Who‘s Matt Smith Could Star In The Harry Potter Spin-off Movies!

This Insane Tribute To Classic Star Wars Toys Took 2,000 Hours To Paint

Even More Pictures Of New Avengers Figuarts Reveal Iron Man’s New Armour

X-Men: Apocalypse Has Cast Young Jubilee!

A Brief History Of Daredevil, Marvel’s Latest TV Hero

A New Pacific Rim Prequel Comic Will Provide The Jaeger Action You Want

The Best Cylon Design Is Being Turned Into A Cutesy Funko Pop

Hot Toy’s Age Of Ultron Hawkeye Has Your Wallet In His Sights

A Live-Action Star Wars TV Show Could Be Happening After All!

The Jem And The Holograms Comic Finally Hits The Shelves!

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

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

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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

Buying ‘Star Wars’ Celebration Tickets Was a Nightmare

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

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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