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It's October 30th, which means two things: tomorrow is Halloween and DC's superhero mashup film Justice League is set to hit theaters in just over two weeks on November 16th.

With those in mind, along with having a girlfriend who just happens to look amazing in a Catwoman outfit, I knew for sure that yours truly needed to pick up a Batman costume for this year's Halloween party, and that's where Halloween Costumes came to the rescue.

The sponsors of our recent giveaway contest were kind enough to hook me up with one of their deluxe Justice League Batman costumes—my personal choice out of their variety of Justice League and Batman costumes as I wanted to be as timely as possible to capitalize on the hype of the upcoming movie.

A wise man once said, “Always be yourself, unless you can be Batman. Then be Batman.” We think it might have been Voltaire…

Being Batman is hard work. It requires billions of dollars in your checking account, a giant mansion that’s built on top of a cave that can be used as a base of operations and many years of martial arts training. You also need a butler, an acrobat sidekick with the same passion for justice that you have and a really cool car.

Well, chances are pretty good that you’re not a socialite with a tragic backstory and a multi-billion dollar bankroll, so being Batman might not always be easy. The good news is that we can help you be Batman! Just wear this Deluxe Tactical Batman costume, which is based on the Justice League movie, and you’ll be halfway there to becoming the iconic DC hero.

This adult Batman costume comes with everything you need to start your transformation into Bruce Wayne’s alter ego. It comes with a full jumpsuit that has muscle padding in the chest and arms, along with printed armor detailing. Attached boot covers and gauntlets help complete the look, making you look like a fully outfitted superhero with a hefty bankroll! Of course, it also comes with a belt and cape, as well as a Batman mask to hide your secret identity from the likes of The Joker and his goons. The only thing you’ll need to “be Batman” is some deadly gadgets and a lifetime of martial arts training. You’d better start working on both of those details while you wait for the costume to arrive at your doorstep!

• Justice League Adult Deluxe Tactical Batman Costume
• 100% polyester
• Jumpsuit has printed details and hook and loop fasteners in back
• Jumpsuit has padded chest and shoulders sculpted to look like muscles
• Cape made of lightweight fabric
• Cape is fastened securely to shoulders with hook and loop fasteners
• Belt has printed details
• Latex mask has elastic band to hold it securely
• Officially licensed
• Jumpsuit has attached boot covers

If you've followed Fanboys Anonymous for a while, you know by now that not only am I a massive Batman fan (favorite superhero ever), I'm also an apologist for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice as I think the movie was just a few elements short of being perfect (ie, recast Lex Luthor and watch the Ultimate Edition and you've got an amazing movie).

What you may not know is that I've dressed as Batman numerous times throughout my Halloween experience and I was even that kid that used to wear the Batman cape and cowl around the house despite it being April and way past when I should have kept suiting up. I was adorable, and I was the night. Trust me.

Anyway, this Justice League variation was certainly a hit with my buddies and a great means to capitalize on a couples costume and fandom at the same time.



If you're trying to sort out a last minute costume or you want to get a heads up on next year, or you just want to buy a Batman costume because you're excited for the movie—whatever the case may be—make sure you check out Halloween Costumes and browse their site to check out not just their Dark Knight selection, but all the other things available, since you can pretty much find anything you're looking for.

Also, remember to check back here for a review of Justice League when the film comes out, and if you have any good stories or want to show off your Halloween costume from this year, drop a comment below!

Halloween is coming up and if you're looking to dress up as a superhero, WWE superstar or anything else from pop culture, you definitely need to check out HalloweenCostumes.com

Smark Out Moment and Fanboys Anonymous are teaming up with Halloween Costumes for another contest where you can win a gift card that you can apply to anything the site has to offer, just by showing your support for our websites!

HOW TO WIN

Six winners will be chosen at random based on the Gleam competition module above. The first winner will receive $50 credit for HalloweenCostumes.com toward anything available on the site of their choosing, while five runner-ups will receive $10 in credit.

Halloween Costumes Gift Card Giveaway


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With the upcoming reboot of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers series set to come out March 24th, the hype is building up fast and our nostalgia is kicking in full force! To coincide with that, Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up again with HalloweenCostumes.com to hold a special contest where you can win a free Power Rangers costume t-shirt just for showing your support for our website!

HOW TO WIN

Three winners will be picked to receive a free t-shirt of their choosing from the six available designs above dependent upon completion of entering the contest below, so GO GO enter now!

Power Rangers T-Shirt Contest


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With the upcoming release of Logan set to be the final time Hugh Jackman will sport the trademark Wolverine claws, Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online to hold another contest giveaway where you can win a free Wolverine costume hoodie just by showing your support for our website!

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Wolverine Adult Brown Costume Hoodie Sweatshirt

Have you ever wanted to be just like Wolverine? If so, show it off in style with this officially licensed Wolverine hoodie! Featuring the design of Logan's most recognizable suit, this X-men hoodie includes a hood that pulls down to reveal his mask, making it an excellent choice for any die hard fan. Now all you'll need is some Adamantium claws! This Marvel hoodie could easily be used as a Wolverine costume, giving it multiple functions. Let the world know who your favorite X-men character is with this awesome super hero hoodie!

• Brown
• 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester
• Standard Fit
• Officially Licensed

Browse the rest of their supply of Wolverine and X-Men items

HOW TO WIN

One winner will be chosen upon completion of entering the contest below.

X-Men LOGAN Contest


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Normally, we have to wait until the summer months before we start seeing the superhero films that come out during the year, but in 2017, our first comic book movie is actually coming out February 10th: The Lego Batman Movie!

Since most people like to go with the flow and wear t-shirts and apparel related to these films when they go see them (I know I do when I can, just to get into the spirit), Batman gear will be on the rise. But since this is still the winter, why not take advantage of the ability to also embrace the one time of the year you can swear Christmas sweaters and get away with it?

Fanboys Anonymous recently partnered up with Fun.com to bring you the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Funko Pop! giveaway, but they also offer plenty of other merchandise on their website, including an exclusive line of sweaters based on and inspired by DC Comics characters and more.

One of my favorites of the bunch is this Batman Christmas cardigan:

Winter is coming and that means it's time for the holidays. It's the perfect time to pack away the Batsuit, put on a comfortable cardigan and roast chestnuts over an open fire with the family. But now, you can do it in full Batman style. This Christmas Batman Cardigan has a fit and style that any DC Super Hero fan can appreciate during the chilly months of the year. The sweater has a button up front with Bat-symbols and snowflakes that wrap around the chest and shoulders, providing a unique Batman style that adds a heroic feel to any holiday party.

• 100% Acrylic
• V-neck cardigan has shawl collar, covered buttons at center front
• Ribbed cuffs, collar, waistband & edge band
• Knitted-in bats & snowflakes
• Officially Licensed

I grabbed one for myself and even though I'm not normally a sweater guy, I find it to be super comfortable. Plus, I'll admit, I find it funny that I've gotten away with wearing it out in public and nobody's noticed that instead of snowflakes, there are Batman logos all over the place. I'm dumb like that, I know. It's just stylish enough to pull off being a regular cardigan but also lets you embrace your inner fanboy.

If Batman's not your style, then be sure to check out the other DC and ugly Christmas sweaters they have to offer including Wonder Woman, Superman, Star Wars, The Nightmare Before Christmas and even Ghostbusters (you can just tell your friends it's the original logo and ignore the new film was ever made).

I'll be wearing this opening night for The Lego Batman Movie because even if that ends up being a disappointment, I'll at least be comfortable while I watch them make fun of my favorite superhero. Stay tuned to Fanboys Anonymous for a review of the film when it comes out and keep checking out Fun.com for more awesome shirts, costumes, toys and everything else!

After last year's release of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens breaking box office records and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story currently out in theaters right now, the Star Wars franchise has carved out a niche in December's already packed holiday season.

While you're celebrating Christmas, why not combine it with your love of the galaxy far, far away by merging the two together with TV Store Online's selection of Star Wars ugly Christmas sweaters?

TVSO has a wide variety of "ugly Christmas sweaters" ranging from all sorts of topics, but in particular, Star Wars is the theme that stands out as the most abundant as there are over 20 different designs to choose from, including my favorite of the bunch, the Stormtrooper With Reindeer Antlers Ugly Christmas Sweater.

How do you make a truly ugly Christmas sweater with a Stormtrooper? Give him antlers, of course! The design for this holiday sweater is absolutely atrocious, making it perfect for any contest. If you’re going to take part in this beloved holiday tradition, you might as well get a Christmas sweater that represents one of your favorite franchises! Show off your inner Star Wars nerd with the help of this funny Stormtrooper sweater. Bring a smile to everyone’s face with this officially licensed Star Wars sweater!

• 100% Acrylic
• Adult unisex sizes
• Runs Small; ORDER ONE SIZE LARGER
• Great add on for Ugly Christmas Sweater parties
• Officially Licensed

I'm not a sweater guy, but this is super comfortable, and if I'm going to embrace the ugly Christmas sweater season, I might as well do it with some Star Wars flair while I'm at it, right?

So if you're looking for a gift for someone this Christmas, you want to sneak in a movie reference for your holiday dinner or you're looking for a talking piece for everyone who will laugh at the mashup of imagery instead of the standard trees and Santa Claus and snowmen, be sure to check out TV Store Online and order one today!

To commemorate Star Wars Day (May the 4th), we've created a few more designs for our TeePublic store!

Here is our current lineup of Star Wars-inspired merchandise:

TR-8R Strikes Back (White)

TR-8R Strikes Back (Black)

Aurebesh: Basic Bitch

Aurebesh: This Shirt is So Basic

Fanboys Anonymous Logo (Star Wars Version)

Ben!

You Need a Teacher! I Can Show You the Ways of The Force!

Aurebesh Basic: I've Got a Bad Feeling About This

All shirts come in a variety of colors to choose from as well as different styles including standard tees, tanks, long sleeves, baseball tees, kids, crewnecks, hoodies and even cell phone cases and simple prints of our designs.

Go ahead and browse our shop over at TeePublic to check out all of our other designs as well and help support Fanboys Anonymous!

October 21, 2015 is Back to the Future Day—the date Doc and Marty travel to in Back to the Future Part 2.

After today, the entire series will have taken place in the past, which is crazy to think about!

To commemorate this occasion, Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for another special giveaway contest where you can win a free Back to the Future t-shirt just for showing your support for our website.

The shirts below are available in sizes ranging from small to XXL, just in case you have any problems with Earth's gravitational pull.

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So make sure you share our links and follow us on social media. What have you got to lose? Are you chicken? Enter this contest, or make like a tree and get out of here!

HOW TO WIN

1) Share the Facebook contest image post

Enter our Back to the Future Day contest and you could win a free Back to the Future t-shirt! SHARE THIS POST and follow...
Posted by Fanboys Anonymous on Wednesday, October 21, 2015

2) Retweet the Twitter contest post

Retweet this for a chance to win a free #BackToTheFuture t-shirt courtesy of @FanboysAnon #BackToTheFutureDay https://t.co/byV3mqekoF

— Fanboys Anonymous (@FanboysAnon) October 21, 2015

3) Share this link throughout the geek community (post a comment below linking to the forum, message board, subreddit, or website's page that you shared it to show proof of this)

You must be following at least one of the following accounts — but you earn multiple chances to win by following each one of them.

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The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize unless otherwise indicated. If said prize is not available, an alternative option may be presented. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. Eligible winners must be from USA. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

Fanboys Anonymous would like to thank TV Store Online for being one of our sponsors for New York Comic Con 2015, providing us with some awesome Legends of the Hidden Temple shirts so our people not only could find each other easier in the sea of people on the busiest day of the convention but also could take some group photos and have some fun during our down time.

Halloween is coming up, and if you're looking for something to spice up your costume, TV Store Online has so much apparel to choose from in the geek culture spectrum, including TV shows, movies, music, comics, games and more.

If you want to pick up one of these shirts specifically, you can find them here. My suggestion: pick the Silver Snakes. I could use another teammate to earn me a pendant so those temple guards don't get us!

Stay tuned for more updates, photos, videos and so on from New York Comic Con 2015 and the Fanboys Anonymous team.

One of the biggest shows on television right now is Game of Thrones and to commemorate its return with season five's episode "The Wars to Come," Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online once again for a special contest.

All you have to do is show your support for Fanboys Anonymous by subscribing to our social media accounts and sharing/retweeting this link or the links on those accounts to enter multiple times and potentially earn yourself a free House Targaryen Fire & Blood hoodie!

Game of Thrones House Targaryen Fire & Blood Adult Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirt

Who doesn't love the Mother of Dragons? Daenerys Targaryen has proven to be a formidable foe with three dragons and an army of freed slaves by her side. If you want to show some love for your favorite house, do so in style with this awesome House Targaryen hoodie! Featuring the Targaryen sigil, this officially licensed Game of Thrones hoodie is sure to please almost any fan of the series. Let the world know that you’re on Khaleesi's side with this awesome GoT hoodie!

• Black
• 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester
• Standard Fit
• Officially Licensed

HOW TO WIN

1) Share the Facebook contest image post

Want to win a free Game of Thrones hoodie? SHARE this post and follow us to enter our latest contest.For more...
Posted by Fanboys Anonymous on Thursday, April 2, 2015

2) Retweet the Twitter contest post

Retweet this for a chance to win a #GameofThrones House Targaryen Fire & Blood hoodie courtesy of @FanboysAnon http://t.co/8DOKb8iMiX
— Fanboys Anonymous (@FanboysAnon) April 2, 2015

3) Share this link throughout the geek community (post a comment below linking to the forum, message board, subreddit, or website's page that you shared it to show proof of this)

You must be following at least one of the following accounts — but you earn multiple chances to win by following each one of them.

Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page
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The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

The smash hit of last year's entertainment industry was Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and without a doubt, one of the reasons for its success was the character of Rocket Raccoon.

Voiced by Bradley Cooper, Rocket's got a chip on his shoulder and a mouth on him that fans immediately fell in love with, making him easily one of the two most popular characters of the year alongside his screen partner Groot.

As part of a promotional giveaway, Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for a special contest wherein you can win your very own Rocket Raccoon hoodie. All you have to do is show you support for Fanboys Anonymous by subscribing to our social media accounts and sharing/retweeting our links to this contest (or more) to enter multiple times for a chance to win.

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy I Am Rocket Raccoon Costume Hoodie

Show your love for Rocket Raccoon with this officially licensed costume hoodie!

• Brown
• 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester
• Standard Fit
• Officially Licensed

"I need that!" - Rocket Raccoon

HOW TO WIN

1) Share the Facebook contest image post

Post by Fanboys Anonymous.

2) Retweet the Twitter contest post

RETWEET this to enter our contest to win a free #RocketRaccoon hoodie from #GuardiansoftheGalaxy http://t.co/Ow0TjkJstt
— Fanboys Anonymous (@FanboysAnon) January 12, 2015

3) Share this link throughout the geek community (post a comment below linking to the forum, message board, subreddit, or website's page that you shared it to show proof of this)

You must be following at least one of the following accounts — but you earn multiple chances to win by following each one of them.

Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page
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The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

Throughout the series The Hunger Games by author Suzanne Collins, the symbol of the mockingjay represents the unity of the districts of Panem in their fight against the oppression of the Capitol in honor of their figurehead, Katniss Everdeen.

This symbol is brought to the forefront more than ever in the latest installment of the film franchise, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.

In preparation for its upcoming release, Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for another special giveaway contest where you can win a free mockingjay pendant necklace by showing your support for the website where geeks go for everything nerdy.

Hunger Games fans unite! If you're a fan of this beloved series of novels, why not show it off with this classy Hunger Games necklace? The officially licensed pendant necklace features the Mockingjay pin that Katniss wears during the Hunger Games.

• Metal
• 2" Diameter
• Officially Licensed - no knockoffs!
• Regular price: $15.95

Emblazon yourself with the symbol of the rebellion by entering this contest now!

HOW TO WIN

1) Share the Facebook contest image post

Post by Fanboys Anonymous.

2) Retweet the Twitter contest post

Retweet this for a chance to win a #HungerGames #Mockingjay pendant necklace courtesy of @FanboysAnon http://t.co/GTfKn6kIfl
— Fanboys Anonymous (@FanboysAnon) November 14, 2014

3) Share this link throughout the geek community (post a comment below linking to the forum, message board, subreddit, or website's page that you shared it to show proof of this)

You must be following at least one of the following accounts — but you earn multiple chances to win by following each one of them.

Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page
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Subscribe to the Fanboys Anonymous YouTube channel

The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for another special giveaway contest where you can win a free Walking Dead zombie horde t-shirt by showing your support for the website where geeks go for everything nerdy.

Since Halloween is coming up, what better show to give the spotlight to than The Walking Dead, which has become one of the most successful television programs of the horror genre in history and recently kicked off season 5 on October 12, 2014.

The Walking Dead Zombie Horde T-Shirt

HOW TO WIN

1) Share the Facebook contest image post

Post by Fanboys Anonymous.

2) Retweet the Twitter contest post

Retweet this for a chance to win a #WalkingDead t-shirt! http://t.co/ta8nyRL1Fc
— Fanboys Anonymous (@FanboysAnon) October 17, 2014

3) Share this link throughout the geek community (post a comment below linking to the forum, message board, subreddit, or website's page that you shared it to show proof of this)

You must be following at least one of the following accounts — but you earn multiple chances to win by following each one of them.

Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page
Follow the Fanboys Anonymous Twitter account
Subscribe to the Fanboys Anonymous YouTube channel

The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for a special giveaway contest where you can win a free Family Guy "You Suck" t-shirt by showing your support for the website where geeks go for everything nerdy.

Family Guy returns for its 13th season on September 28, 2014 with "The Simpsons Guy", a special crossover episode with The Simpsons, bringing the cartoon rivalry into canon. Are you a Family Guy fan more than a Simpsons fan? Tell the folks in yellow how you feel with this Stewie Griffin "You Suck" t-shirt:

Family Guy You Suck T-Shirt

HOW TO WIN

1) Share the Facebook contest image post

Post by Fanboys Anonymous.

2) Retweet the Twitter contest post

Win a Free Family Guy T-Shirt Contest Giveaway http://t.co/UMrRnkPEep
— Fanboys Anonymous (@FanboysAnon) September 25, 2014

3) Share this link throughout the geek community (post a comment below linking to the forum, message board, subreddit, or website's page that you shared it)

You must be following at least one of the following accounts — but you earn multiple chances to win by following each one of them.

Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page
Follow Fanboys Anonymous on Twitter
Subscribe to Fanboys Anonymous on YouTube

The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account next week.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

September 23rd will be the 125th anniversary of Nintendo (more specifically, since Fusajiro Yamauchi founded Nintendo Koppai on September 23, 1889, which was originally a production company for playing cards rather than the video game juggernaut it is today).

In honor of this occasion, TV Store Online is selling special Nintendo-themed hoodies exclusive to their shop based on four of the iconic video game characters: Mario, Luigi, Wario from the Super Mario Bros series and Link from the Legend of Zelda series.

I was able to get my hands on one of these (I chose Luigi as that guy doesn't get as much credit as he deserves, even if he saves Peach) and I was very pleased with the outcome. These hoodies are not knockoffs or cheaply made—the officially licensed Nintendo product stamp should be an indicator of that alone. They represent the true colors and the spirit of the characters they embody.

Not only are they comfortable, but they are also a fun way to express your geek cred and love for your favorite of the characters. The top of the hoodie is fashioned to look like each character's trademark cap (except Link, of course, who isn't cool enough to have a green hat with an L on it, as that's Luigi's territory), which is a nice little addition to help it stand out more as the character rather than just being the overalls.

Luigi product description:

Have you ever wanted to be just like Mario's brother? He may not have been the main hero, but that doesn't mean he isn't one of the coolest Nintendo characters of all time! If you want to show some love for Luigi, check out this officially licensed Nintendo hoodie. Featuring his overalls and green suit with the "L" logo on top of the hood, this Luigi hoodie should please just about any fan of the notable sidekick. Let the world know who your favorite video game character is with this awesome Super Mario hoodie!

So if you're interested in picking one of these up, head on over to TV Store Online and embrace the anniversary of the undisputed king of the gaming industry.

Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for a special giveaway in honor of the 30th anniversary for the classic animated series Voltron.


Although Voltron only ran from September 10, 1984 to November 18, 1985, it has ingrained itself in pop culture history and become one of the most recognizable icons of '80s cartoons. Adapted from the Japanese series Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV, the Voltron franchise has spawned everything from follow-up series to comic books, toy lines, and may even be receiving a live-action film adaptation soon.


To commemorate this occasion, TV Store Online and Fanboys Anonymous will be holding a contest where the winner will receive a free prize pack of 2 Voltron t-shirts!

Voltron Insert Head Adult Black Costume T-Shirt	Voltron Defender of the Universe Adult Charcoal T-Shirt

HOW TO WIN

 
1) Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page [ www.facebook.com/fanboysanonymous ]

2) Follow Fanboys Anonymous on Twitter @FanboysAnon (and our former account which is now a backup @FanboyAnonymous)

3) Subscribe to the Fanboys Anonymous YouTube channel [ www.youtube.com/fanboysanonymous ]

4) Follow the Fanboys Anonymous Tumblr account [ www.fanboys-anonymous.tumblr.com ]

5) Share an account from above or FanboysAnonymous.com on social media [20 total points]

6) Earn 1 point for each website post that you share on social media [indefinite amount of points]

The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account next week.

DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.

LET THERE BE LIPS! To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, MAC cosmetics' upcoming fall line will include a wild and untamed collaboration with 20th Century Fox, featuring specially designed products to channel your inner Transylvanian and help you Time Warp in style!

Announced on the official Rocky Horror Fan Club page, the 21-piece collection gives righteous homage to Richard O'Brien's 1975 cult classic, and of course wouldn't be complete without the red lipstick. The line includes a 6-pan shadow palette, liquid eye liners, blush and bronzer, nail lacquers, gold and multicolored glitter, and faux eyelashes to achieve the iconic looks of Frank-n-Furter, Riff-Raff, and Magenta.

Every item in the collection dons the signature bitten red lips, and prices range from $17.50 for lipsticks up to $44.00 for the Riff-Raff eyeshadow palette.

Rocky Horror's bold and avant-garde style is perfect for Halloween—and this set is released just in time—but for true Rocky Horror fans, the collection is perfect for midnight shadow cast showings. If you're any good at makeup, you might be able to hide your Rocky Horror virgin status…but what fun would that be, to opt out of one of the most fun initiation experiences into the RHPS community? (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I suggest you find the closest shadow cast and give yourself over to absolute pleasure!)


In the nearly 40 years since the release of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the film has been regularly screened at midnight showings around the country and has inspired hundreds of shadow casts to act out the entire film clad in full costume before the screen. Starting as a theatrical production, The Rocky Horror Show gave a humorous and cheeky tribute to science fiction and B-horror movies and quickly developed a cult following, making the film adaptation the longest-running release in film history.

Lou Adler, executive producer of the film, said, "It is hard to believe it has been almost 40 years since we released The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but as we approach this milestone anniversary, the film is as outrageously entertaining and relevant as it ever was. It has certainly taken on a life of its own, and continues to transcend generations and hold a solid spot in pop culture year after year."

MAC Cosmetics has previously released fandom-inspired lines, more recently The Simpsons collection to mark the cartoon's 25th anniversary.

So, come up to the lab and see what's on the slab…the Rocky Horror MAC collection will be available online September 29 and in store at MAC locations October 2.


Are you a die-hard creature of the night who will be running to MAC stores to pick up this collection? (I know I will!) Let us know what you think in the comments below.

With the holiday one week away, the need for a last-minute gift or perfect accessory for your New Year’s Eve ensemble may be becoming urgent as 2014 quickly approaches. Luckily for you, Blue Kitty Boutique has you covered with her impressive and adorable collection of handcrafted goods.

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Owned by Marla Rae Morrison, the generously followed and favorited Etsy shop features multiple pages of items ranging from zipper pouches and mirrors to hair bows in patterns that can be described as both flirty AND nerdy (such as these comic and movie bows received by Fanboys Anonymous above).


I received a several compliments on my Avengers hair bow the day I wore it to work and a company holiday party afterward. I put half my hair up and secured the snap clip backing above my hair tie. The snap clip is slid into the center loop of fabric, but it isn’t glued in, so you can switch it to face left or right, replace it with a hair tie, or find other ways to wear it. Another example of the attention to detail on these bows is how Morrison meticulously centers an isolated image to bring the pattern together, such as the trademark “S” on this Superman bow (right).

Everything Blue Kitty Boutique offers is ridiculously affordable, but we have an exclusive coupon code for Fanboys Anonymous visitors to receive 25% off their total purchase, FanboysAnon25, which never expires! So you can be sure to save money while presenting yourself or someone else with truly unique, excellently packaged, and irresistable gifts this year and for many more. Just click the link to be taken to the store!


What specific pattern would you like to see, and what kind of items could Blue Kitty come up with next? Leave us your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to Like Blue Kitty Boutique on Facebook and share the coupon code with your friends.

Halloween is the one time of the year when everyone wears a costume and goes out—unless you're a cosplayer, in which case this is just another night out for you. Many cosplayers still consider Halloween to be one of their favorite holidays; it just doesn't have the same meaning that it used to.

With all of the costumes a cosplayer owns, you might think picking out a Halloween costume is an easy choice, right? Wrong! The decision to pick out a Halloween costume might be an even harder choice than what to wear at Comic Con. Why is it so difficult picking out ONE costume for ONE night?

Chances are, you're going out to a bar or party. What could possibly go wrong?!

Someone could spill their drink on you… or worse.


All the time spent working on intricate armor and props can be completely destroyed in a matter of seconds by one drunken idiot.

Before the party / After the party

Have you ever seen an angry cosplayer when you ruin their costume? It's not pretty.


Unless you're Sailor Moon or an Avenger, chances are no one will know who you're dressed up as.


And what's worse is this person will probably beat you in a Halloween costume contest:

Because there won't be 30 of these at EVERY party this year or anything

As cool as it is that everyone is accepting the "nerd community," once you start going to conventions, you can't quite look at store-bought costumes the same way again.

Expectation  / Reality

If you're not a cosplayer, don't be "that guy" and ask the first cosplayer you can think of to borrow their cosplays or have them make you one on October 30. They probably won't be too happy.


Because on October 30, this is probably what's going through a cosplayer's mind:

Screw it! I'm going as a pirate again!

Picking a costume is stressful, but once it's decided, they plan on going out and enjoying Halloween just like everyone else.


Happy Costuming!