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Square Enix Unveils Comic-Con Exclusive "Black Metallic Batman" Figure

If you liked Square Enix’s recent DC Comics line of PLAY ARTS Kai figures, then you’re going to love their newly announced San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, a black metallic version of their The Dark Knight Rises Batman figure. Limited to a run of 1,000 pieces, this exclusive 10″ figure will set you back $64.99 and comes with a window box display case, alternate hands, weapons, display stand and… more

More “Blood and Guts” Coming Soon

The Nerdist Channel’s Fangoria’s Blood and Guts with Scott Ian is coming back for another season of special effects insider stuff. That’s good news, and this trailer should whet your… more

Fangirls Assemble For Her Universe’s “Year Of The Fangirl”

Our friend Ashley Eckstein and Her Universe are doing something to honor the female contingent of the nerd world, and we thought you might like to know what they’re up… more

Hear Chris Hardwick On the Team Coco Podcast

Our guy Chris Hardwick — you know, the founder of this place — followed up last week’s appearance on Conan with an appearance on the Team Coco Podcast. Chris visited… more
 

The 2013 Golden Geeks: One More Winner to Pick

Today, Nerdist News is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Golden Geeks. Our answer to the Academy Awards, the Golden Geeks honor films that our editorial team believes… more

Barber Cuts Hair With Two Pairs Of Scissors At Once, Blindfolded. Huh.

This Ukrainian barber can cut hair blindfolded. And fast. Using two pairs of scissors at once. That part starts about 50 seconds in. Here’s a TV report about him, in… more

A Nickel Rolling On a Treadmill For 57 Minutes, Because It Can

What’s best about this video of a nickel rolling on a treadmill for 57 minutes is the description written by the video’s creator, Parker Reed: “Don’t know why I did… more
 

DICE 2013: Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams Debate Movies Vs. Games

We reported from DICE last week about Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams partnering on either a Valve based movie or a game based on a Bad Robot idea. That… more

Disaster Safety the Black Dynamite Way

What should you do when a disaster strikes, like, say, an earthquake? Everybody’s favorite action hero Black Dynamite has the answer in today’s dip into the archives of lost archival… more

Chris Hardwick on Thursday’s “What’s Trending”

Chris Hardwick appeared today (Thursday, 2/14) on our pal Shira Lazar’s What’s Trending, and the live stream is now over, but we have the replay here for your viewing… more