The Panic Button has long been an device used to get characters out of horrible situations, so chances are you’ve fantasized about having one for your own life. ThinkGeek is now offering this “Big Red Button” that has all the looks of the real thing, but none of the functionality – instead acting as a US light-switch replacement kit / dimmer switch. That means it will only give you the gift of darkness next time you’re busted in your bedroom doing something you shouldn’t. However, in that case, this would probably be even more valuable.
Product Page: ($25)
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are no strangers to cosplay, which makes it all the more fitting that they would take on Superman and Wonder Woman – after all, they have already proved their superhero strength by surviving 60 years of playtime with small children.
The new 6″ figures will come complete with Superman’s signature (but significantly less flattering) costume and Wonder Woman’s tiara, bracelets and lasso of truth. They are expected to hit websites and store shelves this August.
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The Avengers is THE movie of the summer so you’re sure to see all kinds of merchandise and mash-ups right through Christmas. Take these two examples. You’ve got Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon each giving us their version of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. I’m not sure which one I like the best. Iron Man Dexter is pretty good, but I think SpongeBob Thor with his little red cape and teeny, tiny hat is my favorite.
Check out SpongeBob Thor and friends after the jump…
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When you take time off from towing spare parts for your growing army of transformers, you can show the world where your allegiance lies with these stylish Autobot and Decepticon hitch covers.
The hitch covers are currently available for pre-order and are slated for release in June.
Product Page: Autobot / Decepticon ($53)
I had no idea Star Wars vehicles could look so classy. This timekeeper manages to clock in at 11 on the nerdy scale and look like a piece of sleek, subtle art. The Etsy seller fashions the clocks from vintage Action Fleet Micro Machine toys. That line featured the Falcon, a sandcrawler, an AT-AT, and more (as you can see above). The pieces are plastic and lightweight but painted to look like pewter. Genius. Customization takes 9-14 days.
Check out another photo after the break.
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Just a quick reminder that we are celebrating the opening of The Avengers and the launch of our Nerd Approved Shop by giving away a box full of Avengers toys from Hasbro!
Head on over to the contest page to find out what’s in the box and how you can win it.
Take away the silly glasses, clown feet and mustaches, then add a drill arm, lights and an air tank and you’ve got the best Mr. Potato Head ever created. This fantastic mash-up with Bioshock is the work of Ginger Troll and makes me want to steal my kids’ toys and see if I can make one, too. Sure, it might scar them for life to find this in their toy box, but it would be totally worth it.
See more great pictures after the jump…
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Amazon is running a sale on Avengers action figures from Hasbro. For a limited time you can get Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and Captain America Power Attack figures for 28% off!
Each 10-inch figure features launching weapons or smashing fists along with electronic action sounds.
