Showing posts with label Kre-O. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kre-O. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

TOY FAIR 2013: Klingons Invade Hasbro's 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Toy Line

The usual cloaking device J.J. Abrams has surrounding his projects is bar none and typically bulletproof. However sometimes even he can't escape inevitable leaks when logistics in marketing necessitate that let proverbial cats out of the bag before he would like to.

That said, with appearances at the 2013 Toy Fair at the Hasbro Showroom in the form of Kre-O figures, I think its safe to assume Scotty could say "Sir, there be Klingons here" when Star Trek Into Darkness opens. Absent for the 2009 big screen reboot of the series, but in the second adventure we will get to see what the iconic warriors look like in the rebooted Star Trek timeline.

On display in the Times Square Hasbro Showroom are several Klingon Kre-O figures as well as a Bird of Prey, Battle Cruiser and a fellow wrecking havoc with Scotty in a transporter playset (inspired from a scene from the film).

While we have been endlessly burning the midnight hour over whether Benedict Cumberbatch is playing Khan or not in the film (and hey, that might be an unnamed Cumberbatch-based figure pictured below dressed in a blue shirt as well), we have sadly forgotten about the other great villains in the Star Trek universe who are rightfully set to return.

Though it should be noted the Klingons were originally intended to appear in Star Trek, and a scene was filmed with Abrams' Alias alum Victor Garber under the heavy helmet torturing Nero (Eric Bana), but it was left on the cutting room floor.



























Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Leonard Nimoy Is 'Counting The Days' Until 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Hits Theaters

It's nice to know that every once in a while, if you request an e-mail response from a sci-fi icon, you may very well get an answer. Leonard Nimoy took the time to write back TrekWeb.com after the site asked him to share his thoughts regarding the upcoming Star Trek Into Darkness.

From what we have seen so far, J.J. Abrams' sequel to his blockbuster 2009 reboot of the iconic series is sure to again be a hit with old and new fans alike, even without Nimoy making a return appearance as Spock Prime to bridge the old and new timelines. Well, as far as we know, Nimoy will not be involved this time out. But there are numerous things being kept under wraps about the film.

Here is Mr. Nimoy's enthusiastic response to TrekWeb:
"At this moment I have seen only what millions of others have seen of the new film. I have been pleased to hear from my children and grandchildren that they think it looks 'awesome.' I agree. I'm as excited as anyone can be, particularly considering my own history with Star Trek. The casting is so creative and JJ Abrams' skill in storytelling is well established. I'm counting the days to opening. Leonard Nimoy"
A special nine-minute preview of the film has been playing in IMAX 3D with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey since December 14.

Star Trek Into Darkness, directed by J.J. Abrams, is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2013, and stars Chris Pine (Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Simon  Pegg (Scotty), Karl Urban (McCoy), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Anton Yelchin (Chekov), John Cho (Sulu) and Benedict Cumberbatch (as the yet-to-be-named bad guy).

SOURCE: TrekWeb



Thursday, October 11, 2012

NEW YORK COMIC CON 2012: Hasbro Unveils Latest Toy Lines

On the eve of New York Comic Con, Hasbro showed off some of the hot new products set to hit shelves soon. From their new G.I. Joe KRE-O line, to the Star Wars Angry Birds tie-in, to the latest from Transformers Prime and Marvel properties. We also got a sneak peek at the new armor Robert Downey Jr. will be wearing as Tony Stark in the upcoming Iron Man 3.

Check out some pics from the exclusive party last night.