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E.T. 30th Anniversary Poster Art

Jeff Ayers — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:28:03 +0000

Have you seen this yet? It got out earlier today and I gotta say I’m really digging it!!!

E.T. tends to vacillate into my top 5 favorite flicks list every few years, and this new poster definitely has rekindled my enthusiasm for the Spielberg masterpiece.

Praise Jeebus! Has it been 30 years since I saw E.T. at the Loew’s Paradise on the Grand Concourse in the Boogie Down Bronx?!?!?!?!?!? 30 years since a crying, 4 year old Jeff Ayers and his father were denied entry the day it opened as the movie had sold out multiple screenings? The anniversary of one of the most cherished and vivid memories of my life… a little girl, around my age, who witnessed my dismay at having to wait to see it even offered us her and her father’s tickets. We eventually declined and I calmed down enough to wait a day, but even if I live another 30 years I’ll never forget her empathy and kindness in that moment.

And that’s really what E.T. is, isn’t it? A story of kindness and empathy that is just as impactful today as was the generous actions of a little girl on a gorgeous June morning in the Bronx in 1982.

I haven’t even researched which version (1982 or 2002) will be re-released, but I’ll not nitpick other than to say it’s the ‘82 version with an anniversary here. That’s what should be focused on.

On another anecdotal note… I wore Buster Brown E.T. sneakers until late 1984. Who’s a cool guy?

Big Blue Destiny

Jeff Ayers — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:22:58 +0000

Go GIANTS!!!

Magic the Gathering Dark Ascension Giveaways and More

Jeff Ayers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:37 +0000

Today is the official release of the new Magic the Gathering set, Dark Ascension. To celebrate we’re selling the first booster packs of this block, Innistrad, at a cool $2.75 per booster pack on today’s DAILY DEALS (valid in-store and online).

We’ll also being giving away Dark Ascension product all weekend! As of this writing there’s about one hour left to retweet this message to enter to win a FREE MTG: DA Fat Pack, so get a move on. There will also be contests throughout the weekend, so keep an eye on our Twitter feed.

Lookee for January 30th 2012

Jeff Ayers — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:24:03 +0000

Let’s take a look around the internet, shall we?

Neil Gaiman announced on Twitter feed today that he and Todd McFarlane have settled their long, bitter legal spat.
Cory Doctorow gives Witch Doctor the thumbs up.
Jean-Claude Denis (Grand Prix) and Jim Woodring (special Jury Prize), Angoulême 2012 award winners
NASA has launched Space Race Blast Off, a free Facebook game you can play here.
And, finally, Kermit and Piggy taking on FOX News:

New and Notable- Daredevil by Mark Waid HC Volume 1

Jeff Ayers — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:09:25 +0000

As I mentioned on our Twitter feed this past weekend, Wednesday the 25th is the official release day for the first collected HC of, hands down, my favorite mainstream superhero book since All Star Superman. No hyperbole, no guff. It’s that good.

That being said, if you’d like to follow my recommendation for this book you may pick up a copy of Daredevil Volume 1 here or you can pick one up at the shop and we can rap about its terrificness sometime. Either way, Messrs. Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera, and Marcos Martin have crafted a swell book for Marvel’s Mr. Magoo and it would behoove you to give this superlative work a chance.

Return of the Living Dead Tarman Action Figure In Stock

Jeff Ayers — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:56:22 +0000

New from Amok Time and in stock now at Forbidden Planet NYC, it’s the TARMAN Deluxe action figure!

Keep an Eye on Our Daily Deals

Jeff Ayers — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:47:08 +0000

Inventory’s right around the corner for the Forbidden Planet staff. That means YOU should keep an eye on our Daily Deals page over the next few days as we attempt to clear some of the (good) clutter. Prices are valid in-store and online while they’re up on the site and while supply lasts.

FPNYC Shop Hours Week of December 26th to January 1st

Jeff Ayers — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:15:37 +0000

Be advised:

Monday, December 26th 10am-10pm

Tuesday, December 27th 10am-10pm

Wednesday, December 28th 9am-midnight*

Thursday, December 29th and Friday, December 30th 10am-midnight

Saturday, December 31st 10am-6pmISH

Sunday, January 1st 10am-10pm

*Please note that New Comic Day IS Wednesday, the 28th, but our shipment will arrive that morning as opposed to the day before… Meaning that new comics and toys will probably not be shelf-ready nor racked until the mid-afternoon as we process them as quickly as we can. Most likely we will have everything out and good to go by 2:30 or 3pm.

Walking Dead TP Volume 15 at 50 Precent Off

Jeff Ayers — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:10:09 +0000

Now through 11:59pm of Wednesday December 14th, get your copy of the new Walking Dead TP from Forbidden Planet NYC for half off!

*NOTE: This book is shipping now from fpnyc.com and will be on sale in-store on Wednesday the 14th when we open at 9am.

Forbidden Planet NYC Gift Card Promotion 2012

Jeff Ayers — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:03:27 +0000

For every $100 in gift cards purchased from Forbidden Planet NYC from now through December 31st receive a $20 bonus gift card… ON US!

Fer instance, you could purchase ten $10 gift cards and we’ll give you an extra one worth $20. Pick up five $20 gift cards get a sixth one free. Buy two $50 gift cards get one worth twenty bones or clams or whatever you call them. Buy one for $200 get two $20 bonus cards.

You get the drift.

Use the freebie yourself another time, or give it to someone on your list who might also appreciate it. Pass it along to someone who might be interested in comics or games or toys. Whatever you choose, it’s on us!

The fine print:

This offer is valid in-store only. We neither sell, not accept gift cards through our website at this time. There is no expiration date on FPNYC gift cards. Bonus gift card cannot be used toward qualifying gift card purchase.