Monster Monday: Megaghost Volume 2 #2

Dark Horse Comics and Albatross Funnybooks released Megaghost volume 2 #2 last week. Here is the official summary:

"A perfect sunny afternoon turns into a nightmare of endless night when the sinister supervillain ultraghoul invites some special guests to visit the haunted hamlet of Dunwich Heights: nosferatons, space vampires from the Dark Side of the Moon! These sci-fi fiends are out to conquer the world, and only junior occultist martin magus and the supernatural giant robot megaghost can stop them… if the intergalactic vampire bat kaiju Drakulaar doesn’t suck them dry first! And how are teen occult detective Joanna Dee and the nefarious nethergods connected to all of this?"

Cover of Megaghost Volume 2 #2 from Dark Horse Comics and Albatross Funnybooks

Monster Monday: MegaGhost Volume 2 #1

Dark Horse Comics and Albatross Funnybooks released MegaGhost volume 2 #1 last week. This is the first issue in a four-part mini-series. Here is the official summary:

"Young scholar of the strange Martin Magus and the supernatural giant robot MegaGhost defend the city of Dunwich Heights against the threat of the Occult Kaiju. But a new menace looms, for the sinister necromancer known as Ultraghoul has made a deal with the Nethergods, dark powers from another dimension, to give him the power to defeat his arcane archenemy for once and for all!"

Cover of MegaGhost Volume 2 #1 from Dark Horse Comics and Albatross Funnybooks

Science Fiction Saturday: Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

Fans of science fiction pulp magazines will enjoy the Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar at Amazon. It measures 11" x 15" when closed and 11" x 30" when opened. The calendar features full color covers from such pulp magazines as Astounding Stories, Captain Future and Startling Stories. Several of the covers features aliens, robots and women that can easily be separated and framed.

Front Cover of Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Asgard Press Vintage Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

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Toy Tuesday: Superman Heroes Vs. Villains Action Figures Set

Christmas may be over but you can still give someone or even yourself a gift. I suggest getting this Superman Heroes Vs. Villains Action Figures Set at Amazon that includes Robot #4, Mr. Terrific, Superman, Ultraman and the Engineer.

Superman Heroes Vs. Villains Action Figures Set

Science Fiction Saturday: Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar

I know that National Science Fiction Day was yesterday, but I just had to make a post for this week's Science Fiction Saturday. The Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar from Amazon features artwork based on the Fantastic Four: First Steps movie and measures 12" x 12". Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing are shown. The FantasiCar and rocket each gets a month, but Herbie the Robot is absent.

Front Cover of Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Fantastic Four 2026 Calendar

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Weird Retro Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

Today is National Science Fiction Day so what a better time to pick up the Weird Retro Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar at Amazon. It measures 12" x 18" and features full color licensed artwork. Here is what the back cover says:

"Step into the unknown and journey to the furthest reaches of the imagination. From alien landscapes to surreal visions of the future, every month will transport you to where the impossible becomes reality and adventure awaits at every turn."

Front Cover of Weird Retro Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

Back Cover of Weird Retro Sci-Fi 2026 Calendar

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Fantastic Friday: Fantastic Four People Ads

First off, I would like to wish everyone a safe and fantastic Fourth of July.

People magazine, cover dated July 14, 2025, has several ads for the Fantastic Four: First Steps movie. Ben Grimm, Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm and H.E.R.B.I.E appear on a fake cover:

Fantastic Four Movie Ad in People

There is a great ad for H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot:

People Ad for H.E.R.B.I.E.

My favorite is the ad for the FantasiCar (I really hope Hot Wheels make one):

People Ad for FantasiCar

Fantastic Friday Featuring Fantastic Four Pop-Tarts

I actually found a floor display of Fantastic Four: First Steps Pop-Tarts at the local Dillons last Saturday. I picked up a box of eight frosted strawberry because I wanted to try that first. The front of the box features artwork of the Fantastic Four based on the movie along with a Pop-Tart featuring the group's logo.

Front of Fantastic Four Pop-Tarts Box

The back of the box features five Pop-Tarts with different art that is supposed to be on them. There are supposed to be eight different designs, but I only found four in this box: H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot (twice), Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch (twice), Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic (twice) and Ben Grimm aka the Thing (twice). I would have loved finding a Pop-Tart with Susan Storm aka the Invisible Woman on it.

Back of Fantastic Four PopTarts Box

The top flap of the box shows two Pop-Tarts with artwork. It also states that images were made with food coloring.

Top Flap of Fantastic Four Pop-Tarts Box

I was really disappointed with the images and the taste. Every Pop-Tart that I had featured blurry images. The strawberry flavor was very faint probably because the layer was so thin. I might try the blue raspberry ones just to see if I can get a Pop-Tart with the Invisible Woman on it. The other flavors are frosted s'mores and brown sugar cinnamon.

Goodnight Felix Silla

Sad news for Felix Silla, the actor and stuntman who played Cousin Itt, dies at 84. In addition to his role on The Addams Family tv series, he also played the robot Twiki/Odee-x on Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Dink in Spaceballs.

Felix Silla
(January 11, 1937 – April 16, 2021)

Science Fiction Saturday: Death Star Droid 1978 Action Figure

I retrieved a few boxes that had been stored in my grandmother's garage for the past thirty years or so. Among the various toys was this Death Star Droid action figure produced by Kenner in 1978. The Star Wars robot is still in good condition considering that it was loose. I used to play with him when my sister and I played with our three level homemade dollhouse that my mother and step-dad made. We had to toss the dollhouse out a few years ago due the fact that it was falling apart. The Death Star Droid 1978 action figure is for sale if anybody wants it. Either post a comment below or contact me at jamdinbard@hotmail.com.

Death Star Droid 1978 Action Figure

Countdown to Halloween 2014 Day 30: Gaia Online Shopkeepers In Costumes

Every year Gaia Online throws a big online Halloween party. This year's theme is Demon vs Angel but the fun part is that the shopkeepers dress in costumes and hand out candy. Players collect twenty-two pieces of candy that can be traded in to collect Halloween collectibles. There are some costumes that are anime-inspired and I have no clue as to who they are supposed to be while others are from comic books, tv and movies. I've collected some of the more fun shopkeepers in costume.

First off is Bildeau, a robot, dressed up as Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:

Next, Ribateau, another robot, is wearing a Michelangelo mask and eating pizza from TMNT:

Nicolae is wearing a Captain Kirk from Star Trek uniform:

Cresento is dressed up as Mr. Spock:

One of my favorites is Moira dressed up as Death from Vertigo/DC Comics:

Josie is wearing a Gamora from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy:

Finally, another favorite of mine is Vanessa wearing a Disney's Maleficent costume:

Thrift Store Find: Mysterious Mini Blue Robot

Yep, I have another unknown action figure that I need help to identify. This mysterious mini blue robot is only 3" tall. It was found in the third thrift store bag that I picked up. The head tilts pretty far back, the arms only move at the shoulders, the upper torso moves right below the red blotch, and the legs move where they are connected to the lower torso. While the mysterious mini blue robot is molded blue, the eyes are red and there are some areas that appear to be dark gray (mouthpiece, chest knob, lower torso spring and hands).

The hole on the back is six sided and appears that something could be attached to it.

If you know what this robot is, then please leave a comment.