Unfortunately, like most trailers, the first full trailer for Ant-Man spoils too much of the plot. However, it also makes the movie look pretty kick ass, so… fair trade off, I suppose?
Marvel’s Ant-Man – Trailer 1
April 13th, 2015An Extension On The Dillinger Corp ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ T-Shirt Contest
April 13th, 2015
Due to a technical error on the site which resulted in readers being unable to enter comments, I’ve decided to extend the Dillinger Corp T-Shirt contest by 1 day. The contest will now end Tuesday, April 14th at 1600 Zulu.
Follow this link for full details, and to enter: www.tacticalfanboy.com/2015/04/10/win-a-dillinger-corp-bye-bye-blackbird-t-shirt
And as before, if you like the ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ shirt so much you want to get one now, you can use coupon code DILLINGER (not case sensitive) to take 20% off your order. This offer is avaialble through April 18th, so take advantage while you can.
PTS Syndicate – Griffin Armament QD Blast Shield
April 13th, 2015
Available for pre-order, the PTS Griffin Armament QD Blast Shield is designed to be used with airsoft rifles equipped with the M4SDII Flash Comp, M4SDII Muzzle Brake, M4SDII Flash Hider, and M4SDII Tactical Compensator, as well as many third party A2 flash hiders. It features a QD mechanism the same as that used on the PTS Griffin Armament M4SDII QD mock suppressor. The Blast Shield is made of 60601 T6 aluminum with a weight of 153g.
www.ptssyndicate.us/griffin-armament-qd-blast-shield-preorder
Gillette Avengers Commercial
April 12th, 2015So, Gillette is doing a collaboration with Marvel for the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron film. Honestly, I’d rather have the Avenger-themed razors they mocked up (even without the super powers) then whatever Fusion ProGlide they’re trying to sell.
Orca Industries – Boba Octopus Patch
April 11th, 2015
Inspired by Prometheus Design Werx’s line of Kraken patches, and designed for Christine the Fett of Force Girls, the Boba Octopus patch is embroidered, with Velcro hook backing. I recently picked one of these up when I was down at the Double Tap Surplus Grand Reopening. It’s a great patch, and is a good choice for fans of galactic bounty hunters and celephapods alike.
store.orcaindustries.com/boba-octopus-ctf-morale-patch-color
Win A Dillinger Corp. ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ T-Shirt
April 10th, 2015
I recently wrote about UK-based Dillinger Corp. and their limited edition ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ t-shirt. Well, thanks to the generosity of the fine folks at Dillinger Corp., one lucky TFB reader will be receiving one of these shirts for themselves.
Rules
– In the comments section of THIS article on TFB (and nowhere else) leave a comment on what phrase you’d engrave on the barrel of a .41 Double Derringer pistol. It can be funny, clever, somber, etc.
– Contest ends at 1600 Zulu on Monday, April 13Tuesday, April 14. The comments will be closed at the deadline.
– Use any nom de guerre you desire but use your real email address as we will use it to contact the winner to request your shipping address; one entry per email, please.
– USA and International readers alike may enter.
– Void where prohibited.
Good Luck!
Additionally, if you like the ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ shirt so much you want to get one now, you can use coupon code DILLINGER (not case sensitive) to take 20% off your order. This offer expires on April 18th, so take advantage while you can.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops III Teaser Trailer
April 9th, 2015I suppose Black Ops III was an inevitability. My prediction? Old Man Mason is back, but this time he’s a head-in-a-jar hooked up to a cybernetic battle suit ala Mecha Hitler in Wolfenstein.
The full reveal is April 26th, 2015.
Rogue Trooper Classics
April 9th, 2015
Rogue Trooper is one of my absolute favorite 2000 AD series, and thanks to IDW Publishing some of the earliest Rogue Trooper stories are now collected in trade paperback format, in glorious full-color.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Trailer
April 8th, 2015A trailer for the latest Deus Ex game nobody expected but everybody welcomes. The symbolism in the trailer is strong.
Smartphone Scope Mount On Kickstarter
April 7th, 20151/6 Scale Stan Lee Action Figure
April 6th, 2015
Limited to just 1000 pieces, the Das Toyz Stan Lee 1/6 scale action figure features a Phicen articulated body, and comes with the following accessories:
– sports Jacket
– black long sleeve sweater
– white dress shirt
– Gray Pants
– White Shirt
– Belt w/ Buckle
– Pair of Socks
– Pair of Shoes
– 2 x interchangeable heads
– 4 x Posing Hands
– 2 x eye glasses
– 1 x wrist watch
– 2 X rings
– handkerchief
– Specialty Packaging
– Figure Stand
The Stan Lee figure is expected to start shipping 2nd quarter 2015. No word on whether he comes with Excelsior action.
www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=EXR10050&mode=retail
Sideshow Collectables – Boba Fett Bronze Statue
April 5th, 2015
Probably the closest you’ll ever see Boba Fett in carbonite, Sideshow Collectables has released a limited edition bronze statue of everyone’s favorite Mandalorian bounty hunter. It comes in at 21″ tall, atop an environmental display base reminiscent of Jabba’s Palace. The cost? $5000, because if anybody’s worth five grand, it’s the Fett, right?
www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/star-wars-boba-fett-sideshow-collectibles-7174
Marvel’s Daredevil Trailer
April 4th, 2015The buzz on the soon-to-be-released ‘Daredevil’ Netflix series has been pretty positive. Plus, it’ll on Netflix, so you’ll be able to watch the entire run in one sitting (if you’d like). It comes out April 10th.
Nintendo 2DS Tactical Case From Zulu Nylon Gear
April 3rd, 2015Yes, this is an April Fool’s Day post, however the cases are completely real, albeit made in limited quantities, so if you want one they’re still available to order!
The Nintendo 2DS is an excellent man-portable, field use time wasting device. The single piece construction minimizes moving parts making it particularly durable and well suited for use in a tactical environment. However, the dual screens are left exposed and susceptible to impact and scratching. The Zulu Nylon Gear 2DS Tactical Case was developed as a dedicated, protective sleeve to cover the dual screens when loose in your ruck or when mounted to MOLLE web gear. The 2DS Tactical Case also features 3 slots for additional game cartridges and a large Velcro loop field on the flap for displaying morale patches. The Case can be mounted to any MOLLE compatible platform with 2 Short MALICE Clips (not included). It is currently available in Black, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, Multicam, and ATACS AU. As with all other Zulu Nylon Gear products, the 2DS Tactical Case is made in the USA with high quality, milspec materials.
The Deadpool Movie Is Officially Rated ‘R’
April 2nd, 2015Sorry to spoil everything at the title, but April Fool’s was yesterday. Anyway, Ryan Reynolds tweeted that the upcoming ‘Deadpool’ movie was going to be PG-13, but then made an appearance on ‘Extra’ to more or less clarify that it’s actually going to receive an ‘R’ rating.
‘Deadpool’ is slated for a February 12, 2016 release.
Micro Keychain Slingshots On Kickstarter
April 1st, 2015
Chris and Sarah Schnelle, entrepreneurs from West Chester, Ohio, have developed a series of Micro Slingshot frames which are designed to attach to a keychain. The frames are strong enough to handle up to a 25 lbs draw weight, and will be available in two materials: 17-4PH stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium-6AI-4V.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/2044861232/titanium-micro-slingshot-pocket-tools
Halo 5 Guardians – Hunt The Truth Trailers
March 31st, 2015Titled ‘All Hail’ and ‘The Cost’, the two initial trailers for the upcoming Halo 5 Guardians shows there are two sides to every story.
Thunderbirds Are Go! Official Trailer
March 30th, 2015A reboot of ‘Thunderbirds’ with special effects by WETA? Sign me up! Too bad the characters aren’t more reminiscent of the original ‘supermarionation’ style, but the live-action sets are on point. Plus, it still beats the pants off of that crappy ‘Thunderbirds’ movie released back in ’04.
‘Thunderbirds Are Go!’ debuts on April 5th in the UK, and April 12th in Australia, with no word on a US release (yet).
Dillinger Corp – Dillinger ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ T-Shirt
March 30th, 2015
Dillinger Corp is a recently established UK-based company which produces “independent lifestyle clothing and goods.” Their first product is the limited edition ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ t-shirt, inspired by the notorious bank robber John H Dillinger. Printed on the front of shirt is an illustration of John’s Remington .41 Double Derringer pistol, with his last words, “Bye Bye Blackbird”, engraved on the barrel. The shirt itself is 100% ringspun cotton, colored black. Available in sizes SM-XXL.
Dillinger Corp’s full product launch is later this year, Spring/Summer.
SPECTRE Teaser Trailer
March 29th, 2015Loot Crate – March ‘Covert’ Crate Unboxing
March 28th, 2015
Loot Crate is a subscription service that provides customers with “a monthly box of geek & gamer gear”. Several plans are offered, from a single month to a year of continuous crates. The crate for March was Covert themed, and included several ‘spy-themed’ items.
Easily the best item in this month’s crate is the “This is stirred…” James Bond shirt. Aside from that, the crate also features an Orphan Black Loot Crate-exclusive comic, a “stealth wrist watch”, several booklets and manuals, a free comic voucher, and a spy-themed Mad Libs. All in all, it has some pretty cool stuff.
Sylvester Stallone’s Total Film Kill Count
March 27th, 2015Have you ever wondered how many men Sylvester Stallone has killed on-screen through the various roles he’s had over the years? Well, this video has you covered.
ThinkGeek – Tactical Laser-Guided Pizza Cutter
March 26th, 2015
ThinkGeek’s Tactical Laser-Guided Pizza Cutter is a pizza cutter with a laser pointer and flashlight, for all your operational pizza cutting needs.
The Pinch Multitool On Kickstarter
March 25th, 2015
The Pinch is a 1.5″ x .05″ titanium multitool with 11 tool functions:
– 6mm hex wrench
– Bottle opener
– Mini pry bar
– 1″ mini ruler
– Key chain hole
– 1/4″ hex bit holder
– 1″ mini scraper
– 4mm flat screwdriver
– 6mm flat screwdriver
– Nail puller
– Wire stripper notch
Its small size and general function make for a good EDC tool.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1035213898/meet-pinch-the-smallest-ti-tool-made-with-11-funct
Primer Projects – 1 In The Chamber Patch
March 24th, 2015
The latest patch from Primer Projects, the ‘1 In The Chamber’ is a PVC patch, sized 2.12″ x 3″. It features a United States flag inspired design, and is Velcro backed.
Made in the USA.
