These Transformers Sequels Are… Man, They're a Lot
The live-action Transformers movies aren’t really what you’d call “beloved.” Despite making a lot of money, most of them aren’t especially well-regarded critically, and fans …
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How the Finale of the Dungeons & Dragons '80s Cartoon Became a Pop-Culture Mystery
Hasbro’s multitude of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons include streaming the fan-favorite 1980s D&D cartoon on the 24/7 Dungeons & Dragons: …
2023 Should Have Been D&D's Best Year, Until It Wasn't
Although it feels like it can be said every year recently, it’s hard to imagine a better year in terms of its influence than 2023 …
Todd McFarlane Talks Superhero Fatigue, His Toy Legacy, and Comic-Con
When you think about all things pop culture, few people check as many boxes as Todd McFarlane. The iconic comic book artist best known for …
Encounter Party Is Ready To Take On Television
It’s the first real day of Gen Con and I’m meeting up with Ned Donovan and Brian David Judkins in the labyrinthine upper suites of …
Hasbro Explains How Star Wars Toys Get Chosen, and Why They Sometimes Take Forever
When I was 19 years old, I stood outside a Toys “R” Us for hours, waiting for midnight so I could buy toys from Star …
This Week's Toy News Is a Busytown Full of Scarry Friends and Scary Foes
Welcome back to the Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round up of the latest toy and collectibles news! This week the Good Smile Company rekindles our …
How to Make Dungeons & Dragons a $1 Billion Brand
Ben Riggs is a D&D historian and author of the book Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons. Gillian Jacobs Reacting to …
This Week's Toy News Has Its Eye on You
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round up of the greatest toy news on the internet. This week: Lego’s already got plans for The …
This Week's Toy News Goes to Hell-Diddly-Ell and Back
Image: The Pokémon Company, Lego, Super7 Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular roundup of the latest toy news tickling our wallets. This week: Super7 …