Anime
MG Blitz Gundam Build Log part 1
Very rarely does Bandai put a kit out that makes me want it immediately, especially when it’s not from Unicorn in any way, shape, or form. There are some designs to which I’m weirdly attached, […]
Movies and TV
Anime
The Return from Otakon 2012
Well everybody, I’m back from Otakon! It was quite an awesome adventure, and definitely one of the best cons I’ve had this year, and perhaps ever. I’d say the only really detracting factor for me […]
Cartoons
Win a Chance to See PARANORMAN!
To celebrate the release of the new 3D stop-animated film PARANORMAN, from the company behind the Academy Award-nominated animated feature Coraline, were giving away 10 prize packs of movie memorabilia including: a pair of run […]
Anime
The Challenge of GBWC 2012
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for Otakon. While all of my friends spend countless hours trying to get all their cosplays done in time, I find myself relaxing while working […]
Anime
New Arrivals: Tiger and Batman
::: Insert an 1,000 word capslock word-vomit article about San Diego Comic Con News and the arrival of his Figma Samus Aran figure here:: Honestly, if I could get away with that folks, I would. […]
Anime
HGUC Powered GM review
God I love GMs. No matter how you dress them up, they’re still Gundam’s equivalent of Star Trek’s “redshirt”, but hey, they sure as hell look cool. I always feel like they get passed by […]
Boom! Studios
SDCC Preview Post
HOLY CRAP, WE’RE MOVING APPARENTLY! There, consider that an early reminder. I’ll try to not to mention it again until after it happens and grand-opening things have been announced. Anywho, happy post 4th of July […]
Anime
HGUC Zaku Sniper (Yonem Kirks) Review
Okay, I think I’ve made it to the last of my Gundam Unicorn Episode 4 kits; for now, at least. Of all the new releases for the episode, this one kind of bugged me. It […]
Comic Book Movies
Events
VHS in the NYT and QUADEAD @ MAD Museum
Today in the New York Times Arts and Leisure section you will find a little article about the VHS Series at the Museum of Arts and Design. I know you all already know about it, but that’s […]
Anime
Master Grade Qubeley Review
By Loran I don’t know why but I’ve had the urge to build Gundam Master Grades lately. Last week I got this bizarre urge to paint up the F91 I’ve had built for 5 years, […]
Comic Book Movies
Deadbeat At Dawn 6/30 8PM @ Brooklyn Fireproof
Come be a part of cinematic history as we raise funds for Jim VanBebber’s new film Gator Green. Horror Boobs and Chainsaw Kiss present a VHS screening of Deadbeat at Dawn. Get there early for […]
Books
Storewide Sale Wednesday July 4th
That’s right. We’re discounting EVERYTHING in our store on Wednesday, July 4th. We don’t do this often (maybe once a year… maybe), so come on by and take advantage! Plus, this year the 4th […]
Anime
Revenge of the Import Section
Greetings FPNYC faithful! It’s been nearly 2 months since yours truly hit up any sort of convention, so I’m going to put that to an end this weekend as I head down to Heroescon in […]
Comic Book Movies
Rhys Ifans Signing at Forbidden Planet NYC Monday June 25th
As part of Spider-Man Week NYC Rhys Ifans (AKA The Lizard in the forthcoming “The Amazing Spider-Man” flick) will be visiting the shop and signing free posters and memorabilia for fans this coming Monday night […]
Signings
Footage from the Toxic Avenger VHS Release Party!
On May 24th, Forbidden Planet NYC played host to the crazy crew from Troma to celebrate the limited Big Box VHS release of the original Toxic Avenger! Llyod Kaufman, Troma founder and the man behind such classics […]
Books
In Stock Alert- Prometheus The Art of the Film
Homina homina homina… I just got my grubby mitts on this: Prometheus The Art of the Film– Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set […]
Events
Lunchmeat VHS Magazine Presents Mother’s Day at MAD Museum 6/15
Come out this Friday June 15th at 7PM to the second screening in the VHS Series at the Museum of Arts and Design. Josh Schafer publisher/editor of Lunchmeat VHS Magazine will present a VHS screening […]
Comic Book Movies
Thursday Morning Resident Evil Trailer Screening With Milla Jovovich
Forbidden Planet and Screen Gems invite you to the Exclusive World Premiere of the 3D trailer for the highly-anticipated fifth installment of the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Retribution, with an in-person Q&A with star Milla Jovovich and […]
Events
Free Disco Exorcist Screening Friday June 15th
Grab your platform shoes and holy water cause it’s time to get down with the devil! This Friday June 15th at 11PM come out to Wild Eye Releasing’s FREE screening of Disco Exorcist at Cinema […]