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On Shelves: “Marvel Fan Girl” Fashion Dolls by Madame Alexander

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Though I believe I am a little late in sharing news and visuals about these items, when I saw them on a recent visit to the local Toys ‘R Us store, I knew that I had to advise our fashion doll collector friends about them. As you know, I am a HUGE supporter of Comic Book and Toys based on the Pop Culture angles that are discussed on PiercingMetal.com – If you click the preceding italics you will be transported to that section of the website.

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The “Marvel Fan Girl” line is perfect for those collectors who not only love high-quality fashion dolls, but also have a deep appreciation for the Marvel Comics Universe of characters. I don’t think that I need to outline the popularity of characters like Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Gwen as their rep speaks for itself. Take a look.

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Universal’s “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” Official Trailer 1

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I’m going to have to ask my mother why she never managed to let me read the novel that bears the same name as this film because she did let me read “Jaws” at a very young age and I still turned out fine…….hehehe, in a manner of speaking. Anyway, this trailer showcases the upcoming Universal Pictures film “The House With A Clock In Its Walls” so let’s go a visiting shall we?

The Plot:
In 1953, Lewis Barnavelt is a young orphan who helps his uncle Jonathan and a witch named Mrs. Zimmerman to find a magic clock that contains the power to bring about the end of the world.
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Sony Pictures: “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” Official Trailer

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The trailers for some truly awesome animated features have been rolling out and now we have the third installment in the “Hotel Transylvania” series of comedic monster movies. Let’s take a look at “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” that was released a few days ago. I’ve even loaded up the premise and voice casting for you.

The Plot:
Taking place a few months after the events of the previous film, the story centers on Dracula, Mavis, Johnny, and the rest of their family, both human and monster, and friends as they take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula suddenly becomes attracted to the ship’s mysterious captain Ericka. What Dracula doesn’t know is that Erika is secretly the great-granddaughter of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer and Dracula’s ancient archenemy. Now it is time for Mavis to be the leader of the “Drac Pack” and rally up everyone so they can stop Erika and save Dracula, before it’s too late. (thanks Wiki).
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Marvel Studios Presents: “Avengers: Infinity War” Official Trailer #2

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I have to admit that I’ve been on a bit of a Marvel Studios high over the last few weeks after seeing “Black Panther”. It was so good and has made over $1.1 billion dollars at the global box office. Have you seen it yet? If you haven’t you are going to want to because it gives us a nice look at Wakanda which I am sure will play some part in the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” film that opens on April 27th. Now all the vibe is going to that film and we’ve just received a second trailer for the film. Let’s start off the Friday properly, and watch…..

The Premise: As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. (thanks Wiki).
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Warner Brothers: “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Official Teaser Trailer

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The Harry Potter films might have ended with the central character but now its time to look back into the realm from which they hail with the sequel to “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” with the film “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald”. You can see what this one is all about by enjoying the trailer that I’ve linked below. I’ve also added the premise and the ensemble casting for you.

The Premise: At the end of the first film, the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise wizards and witches up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
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