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This Week in Geek 02/18/24
This Week in Geek is a weekly roundup of news, happenings, articles, and posts centered around all things geek. Kick back, catch up, and geek out! (All links will open in a new tab.) In CONTINUE READING…
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90s
X-Men ’97 is Coming to Disney+
The classic X-Men of ’90s cartoon form are returning with all new episodes on Disney+ in a new series called X-Men ’97. Marvel Animation’s “X-Men’97” revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, CONTINUE READING…
Junk Food
Chuck E. Cheese is Releasing a Cookbook
If you’ve ever been halfway through a slice of pizza at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant and thought to yourself, “Man, I wish I could make this for myself at home,” then first off, please get in touch because CONTINUE READING…
Cartoons
An Elfquest Animated Series is Coming From Fox
Fox has committed to Elfquest, a one-hour animated drama series based on the epic fantasy adventure comic series created by Wendy and Richard Pini. Created in 1978, and published by Dark Horse Comics, Elfquest is a fantasy CONTINUE READING…
Food
Fruit Stripe Gum Has Been Discontinued
It’s the end of an era for Fruit Stripe, the decades-old gum brand that was known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print product: The brand’s owner is discontinuing the striped treat. “The decision to sunset CONTINUE READING…
Gnarly '90s
Pizza Hut is Bringing Back the Big New Yorker
Pizza Hut is reviving a menu item from the 1990s that fans have been demanding: The Big New Yorker. Pizza Hut debuted The Big New Yorker in 1999. Measuring 16 inches across, the pie is 30 CONTINUE READING…
News
TRN Toy Box: Holiday Optimus Prime
Today I’ll be reviewing the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Transformers Holiday Optimus Prime! Figure Descriptions • ROLLING THROUGH A WINTER WONDERLAND: Santa looks a little different this year! Naughty or nice, Optimus Prime is delivering holiday CONTINUE READING…
Movies
Top Gun: Maverick is Now Streaming on Paramount+
If you’ve not seen it yet, you can now get your first watch of Top Gun: Maverick on the streaming service Paramount+. It’s now available to stream in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, CONTINUE READING…
Articles
TRN Toy Box: Transformers: The Movie Retro Figures
Due out in mid-January from HasbroPulse.com (currently sold out) and Walmart.com, Hot Rod and Starscream are also due to hit Walmart stores in January. Priced at 33.99, these retro-inspired G1 figures from the 1986 animated CONTINUE READING…
Articles
TRN Toy Box: Marvel Legends Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Although the Saturday morning cartoon Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends only had a one season run in 1981, to me, it was a must see. The main characters were Spider-Man, Iceman and Firestar (a completely CONTINUE READING…
Junk Food
Burger King Introduces the Ghost Pepper Whopper for a Limited Time
Burger King is celebrating the 2022 Halloween Season with the debut of the new Ghost Pepper Whopper with an Orange Bun! The Ghost Pepper Whopper features a flame-grilled beef patty, spicy queso, crispy jalapeños, bacon, and ghost pepper cheese, all on CONTINUE READING…
News
As Seen on Recurrent Events: Mountain Dew Voodew 2022
Back in Issue #4 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, we told you that Mountain Dew Voodew was back. Well, it is here and Jason recently picked up a bottle at Walmart to give his CONTINUE READING…
News
As Seen on Recurrent Events: Coca-Cola Dreamworld
Back in Issue #1 of the new Recurrent Events newsletter, I told you about the new Coca-Cola Dreamworld that was coming to stores. Well, it is here and I recently picked up a bottle at CONTINUE READING…
Articles
Thanksgiving Movies and Where to Stream Them
Gobble, Gobble! November is here and it’s time to give thanks for the filmmakers who chose Thanksgiving as the backdrop for their movies. While most Turkey Day films are often overshadowed by the abundance of CONTINUE READING…
News
Peacock-tober Delivers Retro Halloween Movies
The Peacock streaming service is adding some Halloween flair to its name this year. For the month of October it is officially calling itself, Peacocktober. With the new Halloween inspired name comes 100s of hours CONTINUE READING…
