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Mac & Me Action Figure From Falcon Toys

Fans of the 1988 movie Mac & Me will be delighted to learn that they can now have an action figure based on the alien from the movie. This figure comes from Falcon Toys. If you know the movie, then you already know that it was pretty bad and basically was just riding on the heels of E.T.’s popularity.

Sadly, it is already sold out, but maybe you can find one on Ebay soon. It was limited to just 15 pieces. Each 3″ tall resin piece comes blister-packed and is priced at $65 per. This is a funny collectible from a movie that was just an E.T. Knock-off.

mac and me action figure

mac and me action figure

via ToysRevil

Scifi Staff by — July 15, 2014 in Toys/Collectibles 0
Behind The Scenes Photo Gallery From Ridley Scott’s Alien

We can thank Imgur member Valaquen for these lovely behind-the-scenes photos from Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi/horror film Alien. Valaquen recently uploaded over 253 images, with more to come. These images provide an interesting look at the making of the classic film.

We’ve got rare concept art, newspaper/magazine clippings, vehicle models, cast and crew pics, pics of H.R. Giger himself, costume designs and so much more. You can easily lose yourself for hours looking through all of them. Trust me, I’ve done it. These images make me appreciate the movie on a whole other level. I can only imagine what a thrill it was to work on this movie and help put it all together. To walk in these alien sets. Just amazing.

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

alien behind the scenes

Scifi Staff by — July 14, 2014 in Behind The Scenes 0
The Great Sandworm Race: We Have Wormsign

Now here is an epic mash-up that you don’t see everyday. Artist and illustrator Stephen Andrade painted this awesome masterpiece showing the giant worms from Tremors, Beetlejuice and Dune all taking part in The Great Sandworm Race. My money is on the Dune worm. It will just eat the rest of them. It is a worm eat worm world my friends.

And if that isn’t amazing enough, there’s more. He also created a digital version that looks like a vintage pulp book cover, making me wish I could read that issue. All hail Shai-Hulud.

dune worm

dune worm

Scifi Staff by — July 10, 2014 in Art 0
Star Wars Terrariums Are Tiny Windows Into A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Artist Tony Larson recreates amazingly beautiful Star Wars scenes in terrarium form. All of your favorites are here: Yoda, R2-D2, Luke on his Tauntaun, and Ewoks. These tiny scenes are alive and you can’t help but feel that you are looking through a window into a galaxy far, far away.

The Yoda and Ewok scenes especially feel authentic. I don’t know how much time he puts into each piece, but he has a fantastic eye for detail. The good news for all of us is that you can buy them from his Etsy Store, starting at around $95.

star wars terrarium

star wars terrarium

star wars terrarium

star wars terrarium

Scifi Staff by — July 9, 2014 in Art 1
A Collection Of Famous Robot Heads

Daniel Nyari put together these awesome illustrations of famous robot heads. How many can you identify? If you are on this site and reading, I am expecting some good scores. You should be able to identity at least 90% of these if you are a true Sci-Fi geek.

Even the Woody Allen robot from Sleeper makes an appearance. If robots really are taking over the world(And we know that they are), we could use more illustrations like this to keep them identified. These heads look great. I would love to see the rest of the robots done in the same style.

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

famous robots

Scifi Staff by — July 9, 2014 in Art 0
The District 9 Theatrical Trailer Gets A Paper Reboot

If you enjoyed Neil Blomkamp’s 2009 sci-fi masterpiece District 9, you will get a kick out of this District 9 theatrical trailer recreated in paper. It is sure to put a smile on your face and make your day. It’s like the creators of South Park have sweded the movie.

This humorous and very well done parody trailer is the work of Tim Kent. Great work Tim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVWdxqZfb7A

Scifi Staff by — July 7, 2014 in Animation/Fun Videos 0
Magnetic Magneto Cosplay by Jessica Nigri

I can’t help singing that old Walter Egan song, Magnet And Steel, as I look at these amazing cosplay photos of Jessica Nigri as Magneto, the X-Men’s number one enemy. If you are not familiar with Jessica Nigri’s work, prepare to be stunned.

As usual, she is amazing and the photography is out of this world. Magneto has never looked so sleek and sexy. These photos were done by Larry Alan Photography, who absolutely rocks.

magneto cosplay

magneto cosplay

magneto cosplay

magneto cosplay

Scifi Staff by — July 2, 2014 in Cosplay 0
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Concept Art

Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes will be hitting theaters next week, so we are all eager to see more of this world after the first installment. You might say we are going ape over it. To satisfy our Simian craving until then, we have some concept art from this movie as well as Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

These fantastic images come from a new art book that chronicles the design of both movies. It is titled Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: The Art of the Films. The book is full of the production photography and concept art behind both films. It is a must buy for hardcore fans of the movies.

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

via io9

Scifi Staff by — July 1, 2014 in Concept Art 0
ORBOT CGI Short Film

Is there anything that ORBOT can not do? Watch this CGI short from Giovanni Bocchi and find out. This impressive short looks absolutely smashing and although ORBOT has a simple design, it is amazing how much personality Giovanni was able to give it as the robot overcomes one obstacle after another. Now my only question is, where can I buy one?

Welcome to the ORBOT System 1.0: the perfect way by which you can improve your life.
Orbot’s artificial intelligence is limited, but it is able to learn very quickly from the experience and to rework information to overcome obstacles never met before.

Its versatility combined with its learning ability makes it a perfect all-rounder machine used in a variety of non-industrial occupations. The various gadgets available are sold separately in order to customize your device according to your practical needs. Its power is provided by a set of nuclear cells and their continuous operation is guaranteed for life.

WARNING: Orbot does not have a soul.

orbot

orbot

orbot

Scifi Staff by — July 1, 2014 in Animation/Fun Videos 1