DC Comics
Troy’s Toys : Toy Fair 2015 part 1
I did a thing on Monday! A thing being street for “Attended Toy Fair 2015 at the Javitis Center for the very first time!” in case you’re not in the know. Anywho, fun Toy Fair […]
Doctor Who
Comics and Graphic Novels
Doctor Who the Blood Cell Novel and More
An adventure of the 12th Doctor leads the way on today’s Daily Deals… Doctor Who The Blood Cell novel… ($10) $2.79 Robocop 7″ Scale Video Game AF NECA Robo figure in rad NES era packaging… ($28) […]
Movies and TV
Gearing Up For The New Season of Doctor Who
August 23rd is right around the corner and The Planet crew is so totally psyched for Peter Capaldi’s turn as The Doctor we’re stocking up on all things Time Lord related. Here’s a little something […]
Holiday!
Doctor Who X-Mas Gift Idea List!
The season of giving is upon us folks, so strap in for a lesson in gifting! Let me guess… your friend, spouse, super attendant, local librarian, etc… is a big old Doctor Who fan and […]
Events
Girding Our Loins
Not much going on at The Planet this week… just THREE bodacious in-store events and one 50th anniversary of Doctor Who! 3PM Tuesday November 19th Meet the Suicide Girls from the Blackheart Burlesque tour tomorrow afternoon! They’ll […]
Other Topics
CON BONANZA!
Maybe you’re going to the New York Comic Con this weekend, maybe you aren’t. IF you AREN’T, then I am sorry. I’m not either. Forbidden Planet is available to soften the blow with the very […]
Holiday!
Valentine’s Day Shopping Help Part 1 FPNYC 2013 Bestsellers
Valen’s Day is coming up, and for those of you still stuck for a gift for the geek in your life (and for those of you interested in Forbidden Planet sales… stalkers) here’s a quick […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Spawn of Unkiedev
So last Thursday my wife gave birth to our first child. #Overrated. I had always thought that my son would have a great love of comics like his old man. So far Unkiedev Jr. likes […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
LOEG Century 2009
We’re halfway through 2012, and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Century: 2009 is finally here to close out Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s examination of the past hundred years. And a doozy of a century it […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Empowered Strikes Back!
WE INTERUPT OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED COLUMN FOR A BRIEF, FANTASTIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Adam Warren’s AMAZING good girl comic book, Empowered is back this week with volume 7! Forbidden Planet has copies of the previous volumes for […]
Contests
This Wednesday- Trek Who Signing with JK Woodward
Just a quick reminder that Forbidden Planet NYC is hosting a pretty special event this Wednesday night, folks. Artist J.K. Woodward will be in-store signing copies of Star Trek Doctor Who Assimilation #1 from 5:30 […]
Comic Book Movies
Merch Point
The Avengers movie is AWESOME, you have to go see it right now! Well, it was alright. Actually, I kinda’ didn’t like it. I know that’s strange, I mean, the director has done such impressive work, and […]
Events
Star Trek TNG Doctor Who Assimilation2 #1 Signing with JK Woodward
Celebrate the historic first meeting of the Doctor and your pals on the Enterprise D with a special Forbidden Planet NYC signing! Series and cover artist J.K. Woodward will be here signing copies Star Trek […]
Doctor Who
Doctor Who Seeds of Doom 2 Pack Forbidden Planet NYC Limited Exclusivity
FPNYC has an exclusive on this 2-pack of the Doctor and the Krynoid creature from the classic episode Seeds of Doom for a limited time. That’s right. We’ll have these before anyone else in the […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
The Busiest Shopping Day of this Blog
If you can’t find Holiday presents for your friends and family at Forbidden Planet then you’re not opening your eyes. The place is a minefield of spectacular sundries for the geek or geek-curious! Kick-ass T-shirts, […]
Other Topics
The Weekly Pulse – December 7th, 2011
A brand new show! Dan Roth guides us through what’s new at Forbidden Planet each and every week with Morgan Pielli on camera. This week: Predator, Doctor Who, and comics to review!
Stuff We Like
47 Years of Doctor Who in 6 Minutes
Though FPNYC is now officially old (but young in a cosmic sense!) we haven’t been around quite as long as Doctor Who (47 years and counting!). Catch up on nearly five decades of continuity with […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Lookee! for 2/4/11
Fascinating. Science writer Lee Billings has been guest blogging for BoingBoing this week, dissecting NASA’s big Kepler news and exploring other exoplanetary pursuits. Have ya heard the one about Bill Murray at a Bears playoff […]
Comic DVDs
Doctor Who 101: What to watch, read and play with
By Chris Troy Every Christmas, a strange man with a funny accent comes to visit in an odd flying device. Granted his Christmas adventures usually don’t make it to US shore until 6 months after […]
Geek Couture
Halloween Costume Ideas 2010: Sonic Screwdrivers
If you’re planning a Doctor Who costume for this year’s festivities a Sonic Screwdriver is essential. Forbidden Planet’s got you covered if you’re looking for one with authentic lights and sounds. If you’re looking for […]