Batman, much like Star Wars, is one of those brands that can be attached to just about any object and be sold at a premium.  What’s our point?   The Dark Knight Spud.  Yup, this is Mr. Potato Head in a Dark Knight outfit, replete with Batarang and Utility Belt.  You can grab one at the Big Bad Toy Store for $17.99.  However, we’re not sure if you can remove all of his pieces (pants, eyes, hat, belt), just like the original Mr. Potato Head.

Comic fans will have another chance on July 3rd to enjoy yet another iteration of the Amazing Spiderman.  For you non nerds out there, or those who have been living under a rock for the last 10 years, the first Spiderman movie, while decent and a massive success at the box office, lacked the gusto and pizazz comic book fans came to expect from the series.  That, and it was too literal of a translation from book to screen, which often doesn’t hold up due to the bright colors and “high context” scenes.  Superman is another example of this failure, where as the recent Batman series from Chris Nolan is anything but.

Following the first movie, Sam Raimi, the series’ director pushed out 2 sequels and although the second one was a financial success, it fell short of fan expectations.  And the third Spiderman movie, well, that was just down right laughable and had us questioning if Raimi had directed the movie while under the influence of a narcotic.

But good news!  The series is getting a reboot and might actually satiate fans with what appears to be a somewhat engrossing story that doesn’t deviate too far from the familiar. Peter Parker must face of against the city police commissioner (Mary Jane’s father played by Dennis Leary) and all the while is challenged by the Croc, an original nemesis in the comic book series.  The stunts alone, at least so far, make the movie a far more compelling story than the previous iteration, though Parker will still be adorning the silly red and blue costume.  Nevertheless, we have high hopes for this iteration of one of the most popular comic book heroes to date.

The latest Captain America movie (yes, there were others) was by far and away the best of not only the series, but of one of the best of the comic book genre.  Sure, things got a bit stale towards the end of the flick, but the beginning, which is when the protagonist goes from geek to massively strong freak, was a fun and entertaining watch.

To be totally candid, though, we weren’t all that impressed with Captain America’s digs…as in costume.  In our opinion it looked kind of cheap if not cheesy.  But on the upside, that’s made it easier to produce a hoodie that is pretty damn close to the silver screen version.  All the details in this iteration (there were others) have been sewn on and embroided adding a level of authenticity that mimics the on screen costume.  For posterity’s sake, this full zip sweatshirt is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, so it should be very soft to the touch.  Just make sure you turn it inside out when you wash it, otherwise the sewn on details might get ripped or torn.

Unfortunately, it’s currently out of stock at ThinkGeek.

This has to be, without a shred of doubt the most insane Stormtrooper we’ve ever had the pleasure of laying eyes on.  No, it’s not a costume.  In fact, it’s a cake.  Yes, C-A-K-E!

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It was made for the nerds at the Arisia Sci-Fi Convention in Boston, MA.  It stands at 6′ 4″ tall and weighs a whopping 300lbs, which doesn’t include the rice krispy legs that the cake itself is perched on.  The maker, Oak Leaf Cake had to invent new cake making methods to erect this confectioneur’s delight and it took their entire team of 10 to assemble and build it over the course of two weeks (the cake portion wasn’t added until 2 days before it was served).  The cake was transported in pieces and built on site in a modular fashion.  Just about everything was edible, with the exception of the shelves and the home made skeletal system (and maybe the arms).

Who knows how much it cost, but you can bet it wasn’t cheap.

The Pirates of the Caribbean Four-Movie Collection has all four movies from the series, providing hours (599 minutes to be exact) of uninterrupted fun all in one package that features a collectible map and iconic skull disc case that holds the Blu-ray discs and digital of all of the movies, the Blu-ray 3D disc and DVD of the last installment, On Stranger Tides. While it doesn’t feature Orlando Bloom or Keira Knightley, On Stranger Tides does add the beautiful Penelope Cruz to the cast, as Jack and Blue Beard and his crew go looking for the Fountain of Youth.

The chest is a great way to keep the videos safe or use it for something else, while the skull disc case makes for great safekeeping! This collection would make a perfect gift for Christmas or make a great addition to your home movie arsenal. Regularly listed for $169.99, the Pirates of the Caribbean Four-Movie Collection (Blu-ray + Digital Copy) is going for only $76.49! That’s 55% percent of the listed price and it ships for free with Super Saver Shipping! The price ends at midnight so you have to act fast if you want to score today’s Amazon Deal of the Day before it goes back to its original price tomorrow!

If you ain’t heard, the Dark Knight rises this summer.  But until that time arrives, you’re gonna have to settle with watching the first trailer (of many) for the 3rd installment of Christopher Nolan’s Caped Crusader, “The Dark Knight Rises.”  As always it looks legendary, though for some reason some of the featured scenes look a tad unfinished to us.  Nonetheless, it will be epic.  And speaking of which, if you want to skip to the most epic part of the trailer head to 1:20, though we can only recommend that you watch it in full and 720p HD glory.

The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters July 19th, 2012.

Generally speaking, the last thing we have any interest in promoting are books.  Unless of course it’s a book focused on geekery.  And nothing probably says nerd, as in Star Wars nerd, as this Darth Vader 3D Reconstruction Log.

No, it’s not an account of Vader’s day to day activity.  This book allows you to peer inside of Darth Vader’s insides.  As you turn each page a cuteaway model slices and dices the Sith Lord into a set of layers providing a detailed look at the man turned almost machine.  Unfortunately, we don’t have the book in front of us, but according to Thinkgeek you can check out Vader’s “creepy breathing to his enhanced muscles, to advanced biosystems.”  Ultimately, it will reveal the very technology that keeps the man behind the black mask ticking.

Thinkgeek has it for $19.99.

In our time, all sorts of Star Wars crap has crossed our path.  Yup, there is just an endless array of Lucas inpsired arts and crafts floating around out there.  Pile that on top of the officially licensed gear from the man behind such films at Indiana Jones and many others, and you’re head will start to spin.  But hopefully it’s not the same kind of spin, the good kind, you’d get when you take a drink from this AT-AT inspired liquor cabinet.  Errr, make that a liquor cabinet built in the form of a Star War’s AT-AT Walker.

Clearly it’s crafted from wood.  Never mind that it’s cheapo wood found in Ikea products and relish in the fact that those legs looks like they can be adjusted.  But the real source of awesome is hidden inside the body, which opens up to reveal a storage area replete with a fold out mirror door that looks fit for Al Pacino’s character from “Scarface.”

Price and availability?  Sorry Star Wars fans.  This appears to be a one off build, so keep dreaming and playing with your cheap, kiddie toys.

In the mood for some action flicks that’ll keep you in suspense, on the edge of your seat and biting your nails? Here’s a list of some of the hottest action flicks that are currently streaming right now on Netflix. So grab some popcorn, your favorite movie buddy and get blown away by some intense action-filled flicks!

30. The Peacemaker

George Clooney and Nicole Kidman must track down some stolen Russian nuclear weapons before they fall into the hands of terrorists and that means loads of action scenes!

29. Star Trek

The latest version of the sci-fi classic tells the story of how Capt. Kirk and Spok meet, with nothing but action-filled scenes that will have you on the edge of your seat!

28. Ronin

Touted as a full-throttle action thriller, you’ll be biting your nails with this flick about what happens with a very important briefcase makes its way into criminal hands and a squad of mercenaries must fight to recover what’s in the case.

27. Highlander

Filled with action fantasy, the movie follows the story of one of the few surviving members of a clan of immortals that have been fighting for centuries.

26. Commando

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for his action flicks and Commando is no different as he plays Col. John Matrix who needs to save his daughter after she’s been kidnapped. Lots of guns, fights and action ensure for a great flick!

25. IP Man

This flick tells the story of Bruce Lee’s mentor with lots of kick ass martial art scenes and more.

24. Tron: Legacy

Disney’s sequel to its ’80s Tron has Sam Flynn investigating the mysterious disappearance of his dad and ends up in this crazy computerized world.

23. Rumble in the Bronx

Jackie Chan busts some serious stunts in one of his first hits in the U.S. market where he plays a marital arts guy visiting the Bronx from Hong Kong. When he’s uncle’s grocery store gets terrorized by a local gang, Chan whoops some ass!

22. Conan the Barbarian

Schwarzenegger makes the list again, this time in his breakout role as Conan the Barbarian. A fantasy action flick filled with fights and more fights!

21. The Terminator

Schwarzenegger has done a lot of roles, but none is more iconic than his Terminator stint!

20. Lethal Weapon

The action-filled comedy staring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover provides laughs as much as it does anticipation for what’s going to happen next as they play two LAPD detectives that play by their own rules to solve a case.

19. The Warriors Way

This flick blends the Far East with the Wild Wild West as a fugitive Asian assassin travels to a tiny town in the American badlands and what happens next is pure mayhem.

18. The Crow

The Gothic action thriller stars Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, as he plays Draven and comes back from the dead to avenge his death and that of his fiancée.

17. Scarface

Say hello to Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who becomes Florida’s top drug king. Watch the beginning and fall of a drug enterprise in what has to be one of Al Pacino’s most memorable flicks.

16. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Jake Gyllenhall becomes an action hero as he plays Prince Datsan as he fights to save a mystical dagger from falling into the wrong hands.

15. Resident Evil: Degeneration

It may be animated, but it’s jam-packed with action as it continues to tell the story of zombie slayer Claire.

14. Ghost of Mars

This sci-fi action thriller takes you 200 years in the future, where some tough cops are sent to a mining outpost on Mars to bring back a deadly criminal…but it’s not as easy as they thought!

13. Shutter Island

Leonardo DiCaprio plays a U.S. marshal who investigates the disappearance of a patient from a mental hospital for the criminally insane, but his own mind is playing tricks on him. It’s filled with loads of action and suspense!

12. Law Abiding Citizen

This movie will get you pissed, as Gerard Butler plays a man enraged at the murder of his wife and daughter and takes the law into his own hands.

11. Outbreak

When a deadly virus spreads, expect nothing but mayhem and loads of action in this flick.

10. Panic Room

When a woman her daughter are caught in a game of cat-and-mouse in a new house, they must outsmart three burglars who want to steal what’s inside the vault.

9. Limitless

The action thriller follows the story of a down-and-out writer who takes a pill that provides new mental abilities, but comes with horrible side effects that threaten his life.

8. Ironclad

A medieval action flick that follows a Knight Templar as he defends the Rochester Castle from the ruthless King John

7. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

With this action-packed G.I. Joe adventure, expect nothing less than loads of on-the-edge-of-your-seat excitement!

6. Apocalypto

Mel Gibson’s fake on the end of the Mayan civilization may have subtitles, but its action clearly narrates the story.

5. GoldenEye

This was the first time the world was introduced to Pierce Bronsnan as the iconic James Bond with his sophisticated gadgets, signature Aston Martin and irresistible charm as he investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite weapons base.

4. Kickass

The hilariously funny and action-filled Kickass tells the story of some ordinary Joes trying to become full-fledged heroes and in up in some sticky situations.

3. The Siege

This action-packed thriller about two FBI agents who team up with a CIA operative to save the day will provide loads of entertaining action scenes!

2. Iron Man 2

Tony Stark continues his work as Iron Man and fights Ivan Vanko after he constructs his own iron suit.

1. The Expendables

A jam-packed action hero flick filled with all the top names in the action genre like Stallone, Stratham, Austin Couture, Rourke, Willis and more provide for one hell of an action movie. All it needed was Schwarzenegger to make it complete…or did it?  Note: we never said it was a good movie.

UD Replicas is no stranger to movie replica motorcycle suits.   Late last year they released the Tron Legacy motorcycle suit, which drew all sorts of fan fare, not to mention Facebook shares.  It’s realism was unparalleled not to mention functional, allowing fans of the movie to show off their penchant for all things Tron without sacrificing protection in the name of vanity.  Now the company is back, and as far as we’re concerned they have one upped themselves with this, The Dark Knight Movie Replica Motorcycle suit.

Like the Tron version, they haven’t sacrificed form for function.  In fact, they say that Batman would be proud of this suit given its level of protection.  Every element of the suit was designed from the ground up using the actual movie prop as a blueprint for their design.  And much like Batman’s version, this one boasts segmented armor, allowing for greater freedom of movement and added agility without compromising protection.

UD Replicas has limited production to just 450 units and it will shape some time in the second quarter of 2012.  Pricing is as follows (for some added scratch you can nab a functional replica Batman utility belt:

Jacket: $789.00 CDN
Pants: $449.00 CDN
Gloves: $98.00 CDN
Boots: $198.00 CDN
Suit as a Set: $1296.00 CDN

It may come as a shock to some, but there are still millions of people who don’t use their phones as their media players. For iPhone owners, that must be a huge shock. Android-smartphone owners are now growing a similar sentiment thanks to Google Music. With so many people using their phones as their media devices, the Portable Media Player (PMP) is dying out. However, not all phones make for good PMPs. Android’s media center gets better with each passing day, but is still light years behind the simplicity of both iTunes and Windows Phone 7 with Zune. At the same time, not everyone wants to use their phone as a PMP. Some people just want a dedicated device to listen to music to, or to view all media on. Whether it’s for a jog or a family car ride cross-country, PMPs are still a necessity, and these days they come at better prices than ever before.

iPod Nano

The iPod Nano is still the king of the run. There’s no better companion than the tiny music machine, which not only stores 8/16GB of music, pictures, and podcasts, but has a full FM radio and multi-touch touchscreen to boot. Even with just software updates and a slight price drop, the iPod Nano is the best PMP of it’s class, and a great device in general. It also makes a great gift…perfect for the stocking, or for a game of find-the-gift.

iPod Touch

Like the Nano, the iPod Touch only received a software update, to iOS 5.0, but it’s still the best PMP available to date. It’s a shame that no cosmetic or technical improvements have been made, such as a boost like the iPhone 4S received (over the iPhone 4), yet even with just a firmware upgrade the iPod Touch has access to all of the App Store’s apps, as well as the full catalog of iTunes music, movies and TV shows. There’s no better full-size PMP than the iPod Touch.

Galaxy Player 4.0/5.0

Apple may seem to be the only competitor in this field, but earlier this year Samsung showed off the Galaxy Player, similar to their Galaxy S phones. While the Korean and Asian models included functions to watch TV over the air, the US models are strictly on-device or Wi-Fi media players – no over the air. In two models, 4″ and 5″, the Galaxy Players are the first Android-based PMPs on the market.

Like the iPod Touch, both Galaxy Players run on last-year’s Galaxy S hardware, and still fully-capable of meeting all of your media needs. But unlike the iPod Touch, the Galaxy Players come with only 8GB of internal memory and include a MicroSD card slot that supports up to 32GB per card. The Galaxy Player also has an FM Tuner, though you’ll need headphones to activate it.

The more musically-inclined will enjoy the Galaxy Player 4.0, though it’s music store and media organization pales in comparison to iTunes (except for Google Music), while the Galaxy Player 5.0  is smaller than a tablet, but has a great size for watching movies or TV shows on the go. 

So what should I get?

For exercising or music always on the move, the Nano is the obvious choice. The real question comes up with the full-size media players, between not only the iPod Touch and Galaxy Player, but between the iPod, Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0. For strictly music and gaming, the iPod is by far the best, with the biggest App Store for games and iTunes for excellent music purchasing and synchronization. For video, the iPod Touch certainly surpasses the Galaxy Player 4.0 because of it’s Retina Display, though lack of flash playback means the 4.0 has access to a significantly larger amount of content.

But when it comes to the 5.0, hands down the Galaxy Player wins. The larger display, plus access to flash video while still being pocketable (and practically acting as a tablet) makes it more comfortable to watch videos on in any conditions, be it a cramped airplane or at home on the couch.

In this season’s Walking Dead, an AMC show that depicts an apocalyptic world over run by zombies, the survivors happen upon an arsenal of tools neatly encased in one of those chef like canvas wraps, that for all intent and purposes are a bag.  It turns out that it was one giant marketing ploy to sell Gerber tools, but no matter, because you can now actually buy the set and feel like you’re ready to save the world from hordes of flesh eating “walkers.”

Included in the package are 7 tools: Gator Machete, Camp Axe II, Gator Machete Pro, Parang, LMF II Infantry, DMF Folder and Epic. And just in case you’re wondering, those latter tools are in fact a variety of knives – we thought you’d like to know since the names are rather obscure.  The “wrap” is made from a durable canvas, includes a handle and stud buttons to keep things tightly rolled up.  Looks pretty legit to us, even if it was product placement at its best (or do we mean worst).

The Walking Dead Gerber Apocalypse Kit will ship December 5th, but you can preorder it now for $349.  Not a bad deal when you consider the price of each tool.

The holidays are officially here and you know what that means, right? Family gatherings, food and loads of awesome quality time with friends and family that often create the best memories, that’s what! So why not share some laughs, tears and more with the whole family with a couple of great films that’ll entertain all after the turkey’s been served and the last piece of pie has been devoured with a bit of family movie time. Here’s a list of some of our top picks for Thanksgiving family watching!

The Whole Family: Movies great for kids, teens and more!

8. The Iron Giant

The animated film will melt the hearts of both young and old as it tells the story of an giant from space, who turns out to be a gentle giant.

7. The Secret of NIMH

A touching cartoon, The Secret of NIMH tells the story of a timid field mouse who goes to all lengths to save you ill son. While doing so, she finds out more about her past

6. A Christmas Story

The hilarious holiday classic is a great watch when you’re getting into the holidays spirit and makes for great family entertainment!

5. All Dogs Go to Heaven

One of the best animated films from the late –’80s will still entertain and cause a few sniffles as a orphan bonds with a dog who returns from the dead looking for revenge on his killer.

4. Babe: Pig in the City

As the sequel to the popular 1995 Babe, this version takes the farm to the big city as Babe travels to the fictional city of Metropolis and encounters some new adventures.

3. A Christmas Carol

Jim Carrey lends his voice to the holiday-hater and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge in the timeless holiday classic that’s now an animated favorite!

2. Tangled

A Disney Princess becomes a bit more adventures in this hilarious and cute flick that puts a modern spin on the Rapunzel fairytale.

1. Gnomeo & Juliet

Shakespeare for kids is what you’ll get from this cute flick on a classic tale of forbidden love between two star-crossed lovers. You’ll think of Shakespeare in a new light after this!

Teens and Adults: Great dramas, classics and action-loaded movies for those of a mature age.

7. Edward Scissorhands

Who can forget Johnny Depp’s performance as the quirky Frankenstein-ish newcomer to an interesting local community? Dark, edgy and funny, it’ll make for great watching once the little ones are tucked in.

6. The Warrior’s Way

The Far East meets the Wild West in this action-packed film that has a fugitive Asian Assassin traveling to a tiny American town filled with some interesting characters.

5. The Terminator

A top flick on everybody’s list, who won’t like an extra helping of The Terminator along with their turkey? An iconic film goes great with Thanksgiving dinner!

4. The Edge

When a billionaire and two other men are stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash, anything goes as they each try to survive all the danger lurking in the woods.

3. Bonnie and Clyde

The timeless flick about two bank robbers who are also lovers will whisk you and your family away to an era of tommy guns and more!

2. The Italian Job

You might be familiar with the remake featuring Mark Wahlberg, but the original provides just as much action with more of an old-school flair.

1. Enter the Dragon

Bruce Lee’s final movie is a certifiable martial arts classic and should be a Thanksgiving classic.

Comedy: Provide laughs for family and friends once the kiddos are out playing!

5. Memoirs of an Invisible Man

Chevy Chase always brings the laugh and this film is no exception!

4. Holiday In Handcuffs

The ABC Family Original movie will delight hearts as much as it will ensure laughter! A great holiday movie to really get you in the spirit.

3. You Again

Not entirely a chick flick once you get into this hilarious flick with a great cast! The film will definitely make you take a stroll down memory lane to your high school days.

2. Dumb and Dumber

Seriously, this movie needs no explanations other than loads of laughs coming from your family room!

1. Friday After Next

Put the kids to sleep and relax with some holiday misadventures courtesy of Ice Cube and Mike Epps!

Halloween might be done and over with, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop watching horror flicks! Keep the scary and ghostly alive through November and catch the latest horror flicks that are streaming on Netflix. It’ll be like Halloween never ended! Just remember to leave a night light on ’cause some of these flicks will scare the living sh*t out of you!

 26. Session 9

As a psychological horror film, Session 9 will scare you and mess with your head. It’s mainly about an asbestos removal crew who works at an abandoned mental asylum, which obviously means crazy ass ghosts!

25. The Fly

Brilliant scientists are always crazy and this one turns himself into a hideous fly after an experiment goes wrong. Gross and horrifying in one flick! Be afraid, be very afraid…and have a fly swatter handy just in case!

 24. Interview with a Vampire

Twilight has nothing on this flick that stars Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Christian Slater in a very intriguing vampire flick full of horror, sex and more!

 23. Lost Boys

Ahh, an ’80s classic about vampires that are cool and a nerdy brother and his friends who try to help out an older bro from becoming one of the undead. Not so much horror, but definitely lots of fun!

22. Let the Right One In

Another vampire love story…or is it? Watch to find out!

21. Night of the Living Dead

The original 1968 black-and-white zombie flick will scare the living day light out of you…and make you start thinking about a zombie survival kit!

20. Paranormal Entity

Hmmm, we’re not sure about the claim on “actual footage” from the supernatural events leading up to the 2008 murder of Samantha Finley, but it’s still some scary sh*t!

19. Monkey Shines

This movie will have you thinking twice about owning your own pet monkey. Not all play nice.

18. Werewolf in London

An oldie but goodie, but don’t be too disappointed on the special effects…it was 1935 for goodness sakes!

17. From Dusk till Dawn

When Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez team up, you know you’ll in for a movie treat. The babalicious Selma Hayek is an added bonus to this vampire satire.

16. Wake the Witch

This movie has a lesson to it: don’t piss off witches ’cause they’ll come back from the dead to kill your ass!

15. They Live

Sort of sci-fi and horror, a drifter discovers that a pair of sunglasses he found allows him to see that aliens have taken over the Earth.

14. The Crazies

The name should speak for itself! When a small town is plagued by a mysterious toxin, all hell breaks lose with crazies!

13. The Ghouls

A power hungry journalist learns that there’s something beneath the streets of L.A. and they don’t play nice!

12. Paranormal Activity 2

While still not real, it’s scary as hell and will have you on the edge of your seat and maybe under your covers when you go to bed.

11. The Evil Dead

Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons…lesson here is don’t release anything that you think is scary.

10. Puppet Master

Puppets are scary on their own, but when they are cursed, they’re even worse. Put away your dolls after watching this one.

9. Human Centipede: First Sequence

All we have to say is that it’s seriously some disturbing stuff that will totally mess with your mind. Gross and soooooo horrible!

8. The Others

Haunted houses always make the best horror flicks!

7. Trick ’r Treat

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween and each one is scary and disturbing…a horror flick at its best!

6. Halloween: Resurrection

Just when you thought Michael Myers was dead…

5. Saw: The Final Chapter

Jigsaw’s brutal legacy continues….

4. The Last Exorcism

A troubled evangelical minister agrees to let his last exorcism be filmed by a documentary crew. Don’t see this alone ’cause you won’t sleep.

3. The Exorcist

How can we forget this horror classic! Makes you think what if you were possessed!?

2. Child’s Play

Dolls aren’t always nice to play with…take Chuckie, for example.

1. Poltergeist II

Still one of the scariest films ever made and part II is even scarier!

Star Wars was ahead of its time and, obviously, Mr. George Lucas is the ish! He imagined an awe inspiring sci-fi world that has become embedded in our memories forever. We all ooohed and aaaahed at all the high-tech gadgets throughout all of the films, wishing we could all play with lightsabers and have our own R2-D2s. Turns out, some of the Star Wars tech can be found in our universe today and some might come to fruition in the near future.

9. Battle Droids

Battle Droids were quite useful throughout the Star Wars movies. They were plentiful, took orders and spared human lives in battle. The military has taken some cues from Star Wars and are now creating their own battle droids. Named the “BigDogs,” these remotely-controlled robots will be fighting the wars of the future. The robotic war monsters feature an array of big guns, the ability to climb and walk any terrain and features loads more of functions developed for warfare. It also features an extensive and complicated computer brain with animal-like legs, a laser-guided senors and state-of-the-art shock-systems and articulating legs and feet. It normally runs on gasoline but plans in the future are for it to be able to deploy solar shields and powerup using the sun should its gas supply run low.

8. Heads Up Display

At the end of Star Wars, Luke doesn’t want to use the heads-up display (HUD) that’s in his X-Wing fighter. Turns out modern fighter jets use these displays to help navigate and attack, but it’s also now being incorporated into cars. BMW and GM actually have these head-up displays in their cars. The one that the BMW 7-Series has allows you to see your speed and navigation, which emanate off of the nose of the car. Pretty soon, all cars will incorporate this technology. GM is actually working on a full HUD for the windshield that will show speed, navigation and more! Who would have thought, right?!

7. Holograms

When Princess Leia sends a holographic e-mail to Obi Wan-Kenobi, we all wished we could send messages in such a high-tech way. Well a professor at the University of Arizona actually created the first real holographic message. It worked using 16 cameras to create the source material, then two lasers were used to transmit the message onto a piece of plastic to create an “interference fringe pattern” (one for dark tones and one for light) that appears to hover in space.

6. Bionic Hands

When Luke Skywalker loses his hand when battling Darth Vader at the end of The Empire Strikes Back, a medical bot outfits him a new bionic hand that moves as if it were real. This Star Wars tech is now a reality, thanks to new technology from Touch Bionics , the company behind the i-LIMB Pulse bionic hand. It works by reading myoelectric signals that are tiny electric pulses in your arm and then sends tom to the hand, movin it accordingly. The coolest part about it is that this bionic hand works with any computer and Bluetooh signals, allowing users the ability to tweak the algorithms for sensitivity and control five fingers independently for grabbing objects.

5. Magnetic Levitation

The Galactic Empire used an armored hover train to transport prisoners and cargo acres the spice-mine, asteroid-shaped planet Kessel. It ran along was was a magnetic levitation track. Seems like this sort of tech is catching up with us as China has started construction on what it hopes will be the world’s first commercial train that uses magnetic levitation. The new train is supposed to reach speeds of up to 250 mph between Shanghai’s new financial district and its new airport. But this is probably just the beginning of transportation of the future using magnetic levitation!

4. Robots

C-3PO and R2-D2 were the coolest robots on the Star Wars block and everybody wanted their own droid after watching the Star Wars movies Thanks to new technology, we now have robots similar to the robotic duo in the movie. Honda created the ASIMO humanoid robot that can recognize faces, sounds, moving objects and more. There’s also a care-providing robot FRIEND that’s a semi-autonomous robot that can help people in had strokes, are paralyzed or suffer from muscle disease.

3. 3D Chess

In the OG film, there was a scene where Chewbacca and C-3P0 played a friendly game of 3D Chess. Of course we all thought that was cool, but it’s actually become a reality. In 2010, Sony created a PlayStaion game called EyePet that allowed players to interact with animated characters. Sort of like an “augmented reality game,” the cool system consisted of a video camera that captured players and then showed it on a live feed on any HDTV, allowing players to play within the game and its animated characters.

2. Hovercraft

The Star Wars LandSpeeder Hovercraft was a cool way to get around, sort of like a flying car that just hovers over land. Well, turns out that this idea has actually become a reality thanks to Moller International who created a red flyingcar they call the M200G. the machine can hover 10 feet off the ground and cruises at a speed of 50 mph. Because the M200G is classified as a recreation device and not an aircraft, it is not subject to FAA regulations and anybody can operate one. But the price is quite insane, starting at  $90,000-$125,000.

1. Lightsabers

The fact that you could kill someone or cut them in half by the use of a simple light still boggles us. Lucas’ lightsaber weapon has to be one of the coolest weapons in all of movie history. Sure, there’s an abundance of plastic and pretty movie-quality replicas, the real thing seemed as if it would never become a reality. Physicists and scientists say such a weapon can never be created because light can never stay frozen in space since it has a tendency to scatter. However, laser weapons are being researched for military purposes. There’s a flying lightsaber called the Airborne Laser that’s a 747 that has been modified to emit a continuous beam of light. There are also several companies working on portable laser weapons for the U.S. Army like the PEP (pulsed energy projectile) that may replace the stun gun soon. It’s more like a plasma pistol, but technology is getting damn close to an actual lightsaber.

Superheroes always get the hottest chicks around and Batman (aka Bruce Wayne) definitely had his fair share of leading ladies. Here are some of his famous leading ladies of the big screen, from the TV series to the latest Batman movies starring Christian Bale and everything in between. All we can say is that for not having any real super powers and being a regular guy, he has lots of game. Even though he might not have hooked up with many in the movies, we’re still pretty sure he would have tapped all of them! Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned all his chicks from the comic books, either!

12. Rachel Dawes: Maggie Gyllenhaal

Katie Holmes didn’t come back for for her role as Dawes for the second, most recent Batman movie, The Dark Knight, so Maggie Gyllenhaal took her place as the new Rachel Dawes. Again, nothing too impressive. Katie Holmes is still better looking.

11. Rachel Dawes: Katie Holms

In Batman Begins, Katie Holms played Rachel Dawes, Bruce Wayne’s girlfriend. Still looking like the “girl next door,” we weren’t too impressed in his choice of a girlfriend.

10. Catwoman: Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt replaced Julie Newmar as Catwoman on the TV series during its third season. She gave Catwoman a bit more of sass and was a pro at purring up a storm!

9. Catwoman: Anne Hathaway

As the newest addition to play Catwoman in the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, many have questioned this decision given she’s not one to really spike much interest in the hottie department. But who knows, she just might be the best one yet!

8. Catwoman: Julie Newmar

Julie Newmar was literally “the cat’s meow” in her portrayal of Catwoman in the TV series back in the 1966s. Still known as the original Catwoman, she was the best sex kitten around!

7. Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy: Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman got to play Poison Ivy, aka the botanical scientist Pamela Isley, in Batman & Robin (1997). She wasn’t the hottest, but she did rock that red hair pretty well.

6. Barbara Wilson/Batgirl: Alicia Silverstone

Played by Alicia Silverstone in Batman & Robin, Batgirl had these good girl gone bad thing going for her, but Silverstone could have been a bit sexier if you ask us. Yeah, she could kick ass, but kicking ass while still being sexy is what we wanted to see!

5. Julie Madison: Elle Macpherson

Played by the supermodel Elle Macpherson in Batman & Robin, Julie Madison has been known as Bruce Wayne’s society girlfriend. While she didn’t exactly have a lead role in the movie, she really did deserve more screen time.

4. Dr. Chase Meridian: Nicole Kidman

The sexy criminal psychologist that Bruce Wayne falls for in Batman Forever was definitely one of his best chicks. Played by the beautiful Nicole Kidman, her sultry and seductive demeanor had us mesmerized.

3. Sugar and Spice: Drew Barrymore and Debi Mazar

It seems Batman Forever had all the hot chicks because Drew Barrymore as Two-Face’s sweet cutie Sugar and Debi Mazar as that sultry Spice was two hotties for the price of one! Damn, that Two-Face is a lucky guy!

2. Selina Kyle/Catwoman: Michelle Pfiffer

In Tim Burton’s second Batman film, Batman Returns in 1992, Michelle Pfiffer took on the iconic role of Catwoman. By day, she was the shy and timid Selina Kyle, but by night, she stalked the streets as the seductive feline temptress. She has to still be one of the best Catwomans ever!

1. Vicki Vale: Kim Basinger

We first met the beautiful blond Vicki Vale played by Kim Basinger in Tim Burton’s first big screen version of Batman back in 1989. She was the Superman equivalent to Louis Lane and caught the interest of Bruce Wayne and his Batman alter ego.

Honorable Mention – Catwoman: Halle Berry

Even though Halle Berry’s Catwoman movie didn’t have too much to do with Batman and the fact that the movie was a flop, she still deserves to be on the list given how sexy she is in general. Hands down, her Catwoman suit was the best and she’s definitely the sexiest Catwoman ever…even better than Michelle Pfiffer!

Netflix might not be the perfect place to fulfill your porn needs, but you’ll be surprised at some of the raunchy flicks you can stream from their site! Lots of them are teen-based, coming of age movies that are filled with loads of pervert antics, but some are full-blown porn documentaries that are quite insightful. Others are just classics that just so happen to feature some nude scenes or hot chicks.

16. The Graduate

The classic movie about a love triangle involving a mother and daughter involves some pretty engaging scenes where the older Mrs. Robinson seduces the young graduate, Ben. A hot daughter and a MILF equates for some interesting dynamics!

15. Return to the Blue Lagoon

Many might not consider this raunchy per say, but since it sports nudity and innocent love, it made our list. This flick is great to watch with your chick since it provides a sappy love story while you get to perv off of a young Mila Jovovich.

14. Dazed and Confused

Here’s another chance to perv off of Mila Jovovich and a whole bunch of other hotties in this iconic film that takes you back to the 70s for the ultimate end of school bash.

13. Barely Legal

Coming of age flicks are always filled with teen angst and lots of horniess! Barely Legal is no different.

12. Hot Tub Time Machine

A sci-fi comedy made for guys doesn’t get much better than this! It’ll make you wish you had your own hot tub time machine to go back to those special moments you’ve spent in hot machines!

11. Super Troopers

Raunchy comedy filled with lots of sexual innuendos and laughs!

10. Wet Hot American Summer

It’s the last day of summer camp and the last day for each camper and counselor to kiss someone, which translates to loads of inhibited acts of raunchiness.

9. Speed-Dating

Since it’s slated as a romantic comedy, you can easily watch this with your date or girl and have lots of eye candy that’ll entertain you until the movie is finished!

8. Middle Men

Based on the experiences of Paycom, an Internet billing company that deals with the porno industry, this flick provides lots of hot chicks in barely there clothes and combines that with some action. A great guy flick to watch with your buds!

7. Clockwork Orange

Stanley Kubrick’s movies are always a bit out there and the 1971 film adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ 1962 novel is no different. A movie filled with nighty orgies, rapes and threesomes (along with lots of violence) is pretty avant-garde for the era and has lots of tits and ass.

6. American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile

The American Pie saga continues! This time it tells the story of Eric Stifler, who gets a free pass to do whatever he wants from his girlfriend. Raunchy comedy at its finest!

5. American Pie Presents: Beta House

Another American Pie flick, but this one takes place at the Beta House fraternity. Think Animal House meets the 21^st century.

4. Foreign Exchange

Foreign Exchange students are always categorized as hot and this movie totally lives up to the stereotype.

3. National Lampoon’s Spring Break

National Lampoon never disappoints in the T&A department and this version lives up to all expectations! Hot bods, spring break and alcohol for all equate to a very entertaining flick!

2. The Price of Pleasure

As a documentary that explores porn, sexuality and relationships you’ll in for lots of T&A…as well as lots of people talking about the porn industry.

1. Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry

Here’s another documentary on the porn industry that captures the essence of the AVN Awards and Convention where the best-of-the-best in porn take home awards. A must see for avid porn enthusiasts or for anyone looking to see great boobs and ass.

A few years ago Iron Man was just a mere comic book hero.  Then Robert Downey Jr. stepped into the role and suddenly the character had become the talk of Tinseltown.  The movies we’re actually a bit of a disappointment since they were poorly directed, though Downey was easily the most readeeming factor in the whole saga.  And let’s not overlook the intro scenes of Iron Man 1, which were the most entertaining and captivating.  So, while movie one and two came and went – pending any Netflix streams that is – the Iron Man costumes continue to breathe additional life into the jet powered hero.  And what better time for a new version to arrive than a few weeks before Halloween.

The Steampunk Iron Man suit recently took the “best costume” award at the New York Comic Con.  Yes, they have a NYC Comic Con, but it can’t possibly be as epic as the San Diego version, right?  That aside, it turns out that the costume is in fact a reworked costume, from the movie “Heartless: The Story of the TinMan”.  However, the lead designer didn’t sanction the work and was completed behind his back by his ex-assistant.  Nonetheless, the costume received high praise from fans as well as Stan Lee and Jon Faveru.

Just found out that the Tin Man suit was taken and modified into an “Iron Man” suit that won the costume contest at the NY Comic Con by my ex assistant. The suit was changed without my knowledge or permission and I’m royally angered by this action. It’s also sad to see that the only screen used version of the suit that exists, is now a cheapened knock off of a popular character. I don’t get people anymore and it makes me want even more to become more reclusive.

For all those Netflix users out there, we’ve compiled the 20 Top Sci-Fi/Tech movies that are now streaming for the month of October. Some might be old favorite, while others totally new to your movie knowledge. Take a night off and chill with some our awesome picks!

20. G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra

Your favorite toys went to the big screen in this action-packed adventure that follows characters Hawk, Ripcord, Heavy Duty and the rest of the elite special mission force to stop evil arms dealer Destro.

19. The Fly

As sci-fi/horror classic, The Fly is an intense film that showcases a very eccentric scientist after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. A great flick to get you in the Halloween mood, too!

18. Hellboy

The comic book hero about a demon offspring raised by humans to be a defender against the forces of darkness is an entertaining flick filled with mythical beings, action and more! While not a horror flick, some of the creatures are seriously horrifying.

17. Skyline

Aliens are attacking L.A. and it’s a battle to survive!

16. Howard the Duck

What happens when a duck from an alternate planet ends up on Earth…? Pure laughs and mayhem in this iconic ’80s flick!

15. Titan A.E.

Don’t let this animated film fool you! It’s a great film for both children and adults that tells the story of a post-apocalyptic world set in the year 3028, after the Earth is destroyed by aliens. Sci-Fi animation at its best!

14. Godzilla vs The Thing

Your favorite terrorizing monster is back as it goes face-to-face with The Thing (really a giant Moth). Watch to find out which monster will reign victorious!

13. The Iron Giant

The animated movie is great for the whole family and tells the story of a boy who befriends an alien robot who is as friendly as they come. But the government wants to destroy him.

12. Cool World

It’s a naughtier recreation of Disney’s Rodger Rabbit with Brad Pitt and one sexy ass animated vixen, played the beautiful and babe-a-licious Kim Basinger.

11. The Crow

Based on a comic book, The Crow is about a man who is brutally murdered and then comes back to live to avenge his and his fiancée’s murder. A great thriller packed with loads of action!

10. Demolition Man

Sylvester Stallone plays a copy from the past who is brought back to life after being frozen for a while to stop a past foe played by Wesley Snipes. One of Sandra Bullock’s early movies, actually!

9. Deep Blue Sea

What happens when you make sharks smarter in an attempt to cure Alzheimer’s? Terror, that’s what. A very chilling thriller that makes you think about the limits to animal testing.

8. Strange Days

The cyberpunk sci-fi film tells the story of an ex-cop who uncovers a police conspiracy involving murder and rape. A thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat!

7. Contact

After years of research and searching for intelligent life outside of Earth, Dr. Ellie Arroway (played by Jodie Foster) finds evidence that they exist and they send plans for a mysterious machine to be built. An eerie and emotional sci-fi flick!

6. Hackers

A young and hot Angelina Jolie stars in a film about a bunch of teens with a hacking hobby, but accidently get caught up in a corporate conspiracy that was built by a veteran top-dog hacker.

5. RoboCop

A cyborg cop fights crime and his submerged memories from when he was human haunting him. A kickass action flick!

4. Blade Runner

Harrison Ford stars as Deckard, a blade runner, whose mission is to track down and kill four replicants who hijacked a space ship. Definitely an oldie but goodie!

3. The Terminator

Seriously…you need an explanation for this one? All we have to say is, “I’ll be back!”

2. Star Trek

The prequel to the OG Star Trek flicks is an amazing addition to an iconic film series

1. Tron Legacy

The adventure continues in Disney’s sequal of it’s ’80s film as the son of a virtual world designer hunts his long lost father down and ends up inside the digital world the his dad created.

Call us suckers, but this “Planet Earth: Limited Edition” Blu-ray box set is product packaging at its best.

Planet Earth is a multi-part series that aired on the Discovery channel in full HD a few years ago.  Despite the age of the series it continues to be massively popular thanks in part to the stunning visuals and the ultra high end production quality.

Included in this Box set are 6 Blu-ray discs and 4 exclusive art cards, all of which are stored inside a limited edition numbered globe.  Features on the Blu-ray include a music only view option, 110 minutes of behind the scenes footage and a special sneak peek at Executive Producer Alastair Fothergill’s next blockbuster project: Frozen Planet.

You can buy the Planet Earth Blu-ray box set for $69 from Amazon.