Arcade Sushi editor-in-chief Luke Brown is an experienced video game journalist who has contributed to Official Xbox Magazine and Games Radar. As ComicsAlliance's senior editor, he spends most of his time dishing on the latest action figures, collectibles, and gaming trends.
Luke Brown
Rihanna’s Got Oscar on The Brain, Can an EGOT Be Far Behind?
Though Rihanna doesn't have very many meaty movie roles to her credit so far, the Bajan pop princess has her eyes on the ultimate acting award.
Apple Announces HomePod, Further Establishes Dominance Over Your Music Choices
As if you didn't rely on Apple devices in your day-to-day life already, the Cupertino company just announced HomePod, its entry into the smart speaker arena.
Leaving It All On The Field: The 8 Most Infamous Celebrity/Athlete Feuds
With Rihanna and Kevin Durant fanning some feudal flames, we took a look back at some of the best and strangest celebrity and athlete feuds.
Ariana Grande Fans Turn ‘Dangerous Woman’ Into a Symbol for Peace
As the world mourns those lost during the attack in Manchester, Ariana Grande fans have turned the star's most recent album motif into a symbol for unity, prayer and peace.
Google and Lady Gaga Drop Wild New Emoji Pack
It's a great week to be an emoji fan, as Lady Gaga and Google have some wonderful new tricks up their respective mobile sleeves.
Steve Harvey Reacts to Steve Harvey’s Dismissive ‘The Steve Harvey Show’ Staff Letter
Does Steve Harvey like talking to his staff while taping The Steve Harvey Show? Survey says... nope.
Google Docs Phishing Attack Targets You From Familiar Accounts
Get an email from a friend or co-worker asking you to open a Google Doc? Don't open it. It's a very clever phishing scheme.
Uniqlo’s Nintendo Line Has Unleashed The Summer’s Must-Have Tees
Super Mario, Zelda and fashion collide in the best way as part of Uniqlo's latest line.
Release Dates Revealed For ‘Star Wars Episode IX,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Indiana Jones 5′ and More
Hold onto your winter hats, your lightsabers and your whips; Disney just announced the official release dates for 'Frozen 2,' 'Star Wars: Episode IX' and 'Indiana Jones 5.'
This Chibi Belle Will Turn Any Beast Into an Adoring Prince With Just One Look
Certain as the sun, this Belle figure from Good Smile will turn any dusty shelf into a charming display full of Disney magic.
Tearful Jimmy Kimmel Recalls Don Rickles and How Much He Meant to the Late Night Host
Jimmy Kimmel honored his close friend and mentor with a tribute that was genuine, biting, tearful and full of the wit Rickles was famous for throughout his career.
Is This Box Haunted? I Think This Box is Haunted: Unpacking Mattel’s Ghostbusters [Review]
I was almost too scared to open the box of Ghostbusters goods Mattel dropped on my doorstep. Those girls and guys might not be afraid of no ghost, but that doesn't mean I am... am not... I am not not afraid of no ghost? Ghosts are very real and very spooky. I've seen movies like The Conjuring and Insidious. Those are based on true events so you know they are telling honest narratives and portraying the supernatural elements with the correct amount of realism. I know Ghostbusters is primarily a work of fiction because it doesn't come with that same disclaimer, but I was still wary about the potential for a haunting to happen in my home once this box's contents were spilled on the floor.
I can say with some authority that after opening the box, everything appears to be in the clear. This is despite Mattel sending over a package filled with specters of unknown origin, which could have sunk their ectoplasmic hands into the foundations of my apartment to haunt it for the rest of time. Fortunately, that's not the case (yet), and instead of a gaggle of living impaired vaporizing in and out of existence in the halls, I've got a decent little collection of Ghostbuster toys.
How Many Deadpools Does it Take to Warm Your Heart? Three if Hot Toys’ Math is Right
A fervent bunch, Deadpool fans don't particularly need to much reason to buy any of the mercenary's merchandise. Wade Wilson's fans show a devotion that's intense and impressive, while also being sometimes a bit weird. That suits though given Deadpool's own predilection for living right on the fringe of strangeness. For these folks, the new Hot Toys Deadpool Cosbaby collection is a no-brainer. I'll admit, even for someone who isn't all about the chimichangas, these these are so damn cute, it's hard not to start throwing money at the screen myself.
Where’s Rey? On Star Wars Day She’ll Be at Kmart
Last year, Hasbro released an exclusive figure through Kmart featuring Kylo Ren in a snow-dusted cloak and standing in a icy base. We'd seen the scene a number of times in the trailers, and it made for a moderately interesting variant of the standard Black Series Kylo. Still, that was released last winter, and we were all left wondering if we'd ever see the second half of the planned set. At the time, many presumed the follow-up figure would be Finn from that same wintery scene. Oh how foolish we all were to believe a trailer would show us the entire movie and spoil one of the greatest moments in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
On May 4, aka Star Wars Day, the diorama will finally be complete when Starkiller Base Rey arrives.
Hot Toys’ New Life Size Batman Will Silently Judge Your Internet Browsing For All of Human History
Hot Toys' plan to ruin the bank accounts of every Batman fan around the world continues with the official announcement of the life size Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Batman statue. Following hot on the heels of the Armored Batman version, this one shows off the Batfleck in his more traditional crime-fighting costume from the upcoming film. It's also the second full-size piece Hot Toys will release for sale, and is an indication that the Superman and Wonder Woman (with "real" hair) will follow later this year.
I have to admit, I'm coming around on this suit. Maybe it's the unrelenting media coming at me from all angles promoting Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, but this duct tape and ACE bandage costume is starting to grow on me. I'm still not 100% on this thing, and it does have a texture a little too close to Superman's Kryptonian garb, but I no longer hate it. Baby steps.
One:12 Collective Spock is a Wonderful Testament to the Sci-Fi Icon
Late last year, Mezco revealed the Star Trek license would be part of its One:12 Collective series, beginning with the most memorable science officer in fiction, Mr. Spock. Though not due to arrive on shelves until later this spring, Mezco surprised us with a pre-release version at Toy Fair earlier this month. Though it doesn't come with all the accessories, the Spock we got was the final figure version, which gives a strong enough idea of what to expect from the complete release. As we'd expected from the production photos shared in December, the One:12 Collective Mr. Spock is another fine entry into what is quickly becoming Mezco's signature figure line.
Out of the box, this pre-release Spock includes the base figure, the posing stand and a Starfeet insignia base matching Spock's rank. The retail version will come with an alternate head, multiple alternate hands, a phaser, tricorder and communicator. Kudos to Mezco for thinking to include the "Live long and prosper" salute hand in this version though. The simple hands would have been fine, but at least now we can honor the man the way he should be remembered forever--as a kind, smart man who wanted nothing but peace and prosperity for all life.