• 31Mar
    Categories: Toys and Games

    As an avid lover of Japanese pop culture, designer Robert De Castro founded Atomic Mushroom and his first project was to create a mash up of superhero and robot culture. These stylish and Very Cool robots are available in 5 styles, one is exclusive to the 5 piece box set. $55 each, $206 for the box set. NC

  • 31Mar
    Categories: Comic News

    For all of us, New Comic Day has been a source of great fun and geek filled laughs since it’s debut. However our good friends behind the strip have ran into a few issues and they’ve asked that I share the current state of things with you, our readers. So please read on for a personal letter from one of the creators of NCD. Read more »

  • 31Mar
    Categories: Gear, Style

    With mountain biking, light hikes, and adventurers in mind, Osprey has made a pack we have nothing to complain about.  Read more »

  • 31Mar
    Categories: Comic News, Entertainment

    With the films release now just a month away, more teasers and posters are continuing to build the hype for what’s sure to be one of the best films of the year. To get you just a bit more excited then you already are, hit the jump to check out the 2 new poster releases for Iron Man 2. For you geeks like us out there, you may want to take notice of the patch on Scarlett’s uniform.NC

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  • 31Mar
    Categories: Lifestyle, Toys and Games

    Keeping with the apparent vintage gaming theme of the day, we give you the 8 Bit Hanger. Made from MDF and acrylic, this wall mount hanger has a permanently attached screw for ease of installing. $20.NC

  • 31Mar

    What’s better then Mega Man? How about a giant Mega Man Deathmatch with your friends? No we’re not joking, currently in development by some die hard Mega Man fans MMD is designed to look, sound and feel like the old school 8 bit Mega Man games. Hit the NC Talk Forums for a video of the game play. NC

  • 30Mar
    Categories: Gear, Lifestyle, Style

    If you really want a nice looking laptop sleeve that is also smart and will last a lifetime, this may be exactly what you need. With high quality leather that will golden with time and break in to give you an even more attractive sleeve, and with the ability to haul more then just your laptop, these is a fantastic choice for your tech travel needs. Read more »

  • 30Mar
    Categories: Comic News, Toys and Games

    Some of our younger readers may not have had the pleasure of seeing this film on the silver screen, but it’s something we’ll never forget. The Rocketeer has always bee one of our favorite films, and now it’s one of our favorite Sideshow Collectables as well.

    From the real cloth jacket to the detailed paint and the gum on the jetpack, this is easily one of the coolest things to ever come from Sideshow. You can own your own when they come out later this year, but you can pre-order them now. $329.99. NC

  • 30Mar
    Categories: Comic News, Entertainment

    Are you looking for adventure? Collecting history, accounts, myths, stories and legends, this book is set to appear as though it has been assembled throughout the centuries from papers and documents of Monstrologists. With fold out maps, sketches, and more this is something no horror fan should be without.

    For the rest of us? Well at $10 for such a cool and high quality book, it’s a safe bet we can all enjoy this in our collection. Check out more about it via it’s official Blogspot, and you can pick up your copy hereNecessary. NC



  • 30Mar

    If you’re like us, you’re a big fan of Disney’s 1954 masterpiece 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. If you’re a big enough fan you may want to check out this 4ft official replica of the Nautilus by EFX Collectables. Looking like something from an steam punk-ish victorian future, the Nautilus’s design is beautifully replicated in this model, with LED lights, moving parts, and detailed interior views. NC

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  • Necessary Cool is a premier, online magazine dedicated to all things cool. We test and review the products that we find not only hard to live without, but amazingly cool!