Geekfest Rants

Episode 481 - The Thing - Assimilation Theory and Figures

Man is the warmest place to hide.  That's the original tagline of John Carpenter's The Thing.  Join Carlos taday on GeekFest Rants as he attempts to decipher the order of assimilation in John Carpenter's The Thing.  We will definetly go down the nerd rabbit hole with this one.  Then we look at some new NECA and old McFarlane The Thing figures.

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Episode 481 - The Thing -Assimilation Theory and Figures (1:06:44)

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The Thing (1982) Trailer: 

The Thing (1982) - Official Trailer: 

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Episode 477 - Enhanced Movie Experiences - Terminator Figure

What comes after 3-D movies?  What is the next innovation in the movie watching experience?  Join Carlos on GeekFest Rants as he takes all the latest enhanced movie watching experiences for a test ride with formats such as: Screen X, D-Box, and 4DX.  Plus we review another great NECA action figure, the Ultimate Terminator Tech Noir T800. 

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Episode 477 - Enhanced Movie Experiences - Terminator Figure (49:58)

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4DX official promotion video (short version): 

Top Gun: Maverick Screen X Trailer! | Cineworld Cinemas:

D-BOX : Immersive motion: 

The Terminator (1984) Official Trailer - Arnold Schwarzenegge Movie: 

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Episode 476 - Tron Lightcycle Run - Indiana Jones Retro Figures

Are you ready to enter the grid?  Join Carlos and James today as they talk about the new Disney Tron Lightcycle Run ride.  How does it compare to the Shanghai Disney Park version? We discuss the different seating options for riders.  Plus, we review the latest entry into the Retro action figure line: Indiana Jones.  How good can Hasbro duplicate the old Kenner Raiders of the Lost Ark figures and expand on them? Find out, today on GeekFest Rants.

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Episode 476 - Tron Lightcycle Run - Indiana Jones Retro Figures (1:17:48)

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TRON: LEGACY Official Trailer # 2: 

Indiana Jones - Raiders of the Lost Ark - Toy TV Commercial - TV Spot - TV Ad - Kenner: 

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Episode 475 - Star Wars Kenner Action Figure Collecting Books

Today on GeekFest Rants it all about Star Wars Kenner action figures collecting books.  Is there a definitive guide to collecting the classic original Star Wars Kenner action figures?  The answer is Yes.  Join Carlos today as we pore over six excellent Star Wars Kenner action figures collecting books.  Could there be more to come?  Maybe.

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Episode 475 - Star Wars Kenner Action Figure Collecting Books (59:17)

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Star Wars Kenner Commercial (1977): 

STAR WARS - RETURN OF THE JEDI - KENNER (COMMERCIAL 1983) - 01: 

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Episode 473 - McQuarrie Poster - Terminator Figure

Join us today on GeekFest Rants as Carlos reviews his latest Star Wars acquisition: a one-sheet concept, Ralph McQuarrie poster that was repurposed and finished by artist Lawrence Noble for Star Wars Celebration Japan(2008).  Then we look at a NECA, The Terminator figure from a few years ago that we just discovered. And wouldn't you know it? It took us down a Terminator rabbit hole.

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Episode 473 - McQuarrie Poster - Terminator Figure (1:01:45)

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STAR WARS Original Trailer (Restored) - 1976: 

The Terminator - all deleted Scenes: 

The Terminator - Teaser Trailer: 

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Episode 472 - Legos 2023

Are you a Lego Maniac?  Join Carlos and guest James today on GeekFest Rants as they look at the status of their Lego collecting.  Some of us have cut back and some of us have not only double down, but also found new avenues to explore.  And by that we are talking about the world of custom collecting Legos, it they don't make it... make it yourself.

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Episode 472 - Legos 2023 (1:06:52)

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Lego Star Wars "Original Trilogy" Sets Commercial from 1999!:  https://youtu.be/qHpspPTS7T4

Lego Indiana Jones Temple of Doom Commercial: https://youtu.be/uzNCN5InYfo

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Episode 470 - Jaws & Saturday Night Fever Posters - New Action Figures

Today on GeekFest Rants we are going to need a bigger boat.  Join Carlos as he dives into two iconic movie posters: Jaws and Saturday Night Fever.  Hear the stories of how the art from the Jaws bestselling book easily transitioned to the movie poster by Roger Kastel.  Plus, how Saturday Night Fever's PG re-release generated a new poster.   Then we move on to review some new action figures like Ziro the Hutt, The Thing, Stormtrooper George Lucas, Eddie Munson, and many more.

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Episode 470 - Jaws & Saturday Night Fever Posters - New Action Figures (1:23:45)

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JAWS | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®: 

Saturday Night Fever NOW RATED PG (1977) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0801]: 

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Episode 466 - Star Wars Kenner Style Bantha-Leia Review

Almost three years in the making, The Bantha has arrived.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the fan made creature to compliment our Kenner Star Wars action figure collection.  We'll go over the behind the scenes drama between rival companies The Fans Strike Back and Stan Solo Creations.  Plus we will also compare both companies version of Slave Leia, and what this could potentially tell us about the results of other preorders and the future of these type of fan made companies.

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Episode 466 - Star Wars Kenner Style Bantha-Leia Review (47:51)

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Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Patrol Dewback [Remastered]: 

Fans Strike Back Bantha - It's Finally Here. Buckle Up: 

Star Wars Victories: Stan Solo Bantha - Vintage Kenner-Style Creature:

Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Land Of The Jawas [Remastered]: 

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Episode 465 - Raiders and Empire International Posters

It's time for posters of the month. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he delves into two fantastic international genre posters, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back.  With Raiders we get Drew Struzan's vision for that classic film.  For Empire we explore a different style with Noriyoshi Ohrai's rendition of possibly the best sequel ever made.

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Episode 465 - Raiders and Empire International Posters (50:55)

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Re-release trailer (1982) [FTD-0394]: 

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Digital Release Japanese Trailer: 

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Episode 463 - Star Wars Deleted Scene Figures

Today on GeekFest Rants we take another look at Star Wars action figures.  This time around join Carlos as we focus on figures from the original trilogy based on deleted scenes.  Star Wars and Return of the Jedi seem to have them mostly but we also see how The Book of Boba Fett brought back a old deleted scene location and it's characters into full blown cannon status. Just when you thought you could not go back to Tosche Station to pick up some power converters, Tosche Station is still there.

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Episode 463 - Star Wars Deleted Scene Figures (1:05:54)

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Deleted Scenes - Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope 1977:

STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi Deleted Scenes HD: 

STAR WARS: The Empire Strikes Back Deleted Scenes HD:    

Deleted Scenes - Battle of Endor: The Lost Rebels - Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi 1983:

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