Comic Reviews
Avengers Vs Quality -What I pulled this week
So my ankle been’s acting up, as has my left kneecap. My lower back kind of hurts t00-GET IT? I SAID PULL IN THE TITLE AND YOU THOUGHT I WAS REFERRING TO COMICS BUT THEN […]
Stuff We Like
Gundam
Master Grade Titan Gundam Mark II Build Log Part 1
Ah, the Titans… you just want to hate them, but you can’t. Clearly one of the few factions in the Gundam multiverse that could actually be considered “evil”, nobody can deny the fact that the […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Labor Day Will Delay Our Comics Shipment
WE’RE working on Monday the 3rd (9am to 10pm) but UPS ain’t. That means our regular new comics shipment will be slightly delayed. Forbidden Planet will receive its shipment on the day of release, Wednesday […]
Stuff We Like
Amulet Volume 5 In Stock Now
Amulet Volume 5 IS HERE!!! Kazu Kibuishi’s thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues! Emily has survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin, who is working for the Elf King, has escaped […]
Gundam
Master Grade Gundam AGE-1 Titus Review
Ah Gundam AGE… I have to be honest; I have yet to see a single episode of the series. That’s not to say I don’t want to, far from it; I do intend to watch […]
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, […]
Graphic Novels
The Book You Forgot to Buy Last Week
Elektra Assassin is one of the all-time great graphic novels and just came back into print in TP form last Wednesday August 15th. I did not make sure to raise a clamor about this fact […]
DC Comics
Forbidden Planet NYC Wants to be Invisbles Headquarters
Hell, we practically are already. Take a look around the shop sometime and you’ll realize our customers and staff comprise our own rather large Invisbles cell. The uninitiated will ask, “What is The Invisibles?” Well, […]
Stuff We Like
Review: Figma Samus Aran
Hey everyone, hopefully by the time you’re all reading this, you’ll have checked out our new store location, a mere four stores down from our previous location. If not, BOO, BOOOO YOU! I suggest that […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
New Location No Phones Yet
Verizon has failed to install our communications when they said they would and subsequently we have no phones or data lines at present time. We apologize to all our customers for the inconvenience. Any inquiries […]
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
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 […]
Objects of Desire
On the Road with Harlan Ellison from Deep Shag Records Available at Forbidden Planet NYC
The full line of Unca Harlan CDs, all six volumes, from Deep Shag Records is now in stock and I couldn’t be happier! Volume six is brand new and the only installment I had not […]
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 […]
Gundam
HGUC Nemo Review
Like I’ve said many times before, Gundam Unicorn really opened the doors for a lot of mobile suits to get kits. But this one here is one that’s always been a bit of frustration in […]
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 […]
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
Avengers Hawkeye Review
Back in 2009, it seemed like all the toy companies were moving down to 3.75”/4” figures for the sake of cutting costs. Naturally, this made me ecstatic. Now I could have my G.I. Joes and […]