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Voltron, Defender of the Universe, became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s thanks to its thrilling animated series and iconic toy line The classic Voltron toy, originally released by Matchbox, featured five individual lion robots that could combine to form a towering robot hero With die-cast parts, bright colors, and a truly unique combining feature,[...]

A live-action Voltron film has been in varying levels of development for a very long time now, but every time it seems like it's about to get off the ground, the production ends up falling apart—the media landscape when the concept first started floating around in Hollywood back in the early 2000s For a long[...]

Still, it was surprising to hear that Cavill was jumping on yet another project with Amazon and MGM as The Hollywood Reporter announced that Cavill would star in a live-action Voltron film along with up-and-comer Daniel Quinn-Toye from director Rawson Marshall Thurber with a screenplay co-written by Thurber and Ellen Shanman. Will Voltron Work In Live-Action? Voltron has been[...]

Voltron is a classic animated series that debuted in the 1980s that is still loved to this day The series revolves around a team of heroes as they protect the universe from intergalactic villains like King Zarkon Voltron consists of five pilots who each control robotic lions that combine to form the powerful robot Voltron[...]

Voltron is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, marking a big celebration since its debut back in 1984 Voltron: Defender of the Universe quickly became a beloved series as well as a part of pop culture, featuring cutting-edge animation, teamwork, and the ability to form a giant robot from five lion mechs. Since its debut, fans[...]

Threezero has just revealed a stunning new black and gold variant figure for Voltron: Defender of the Universe Coming in at 10.6" tall, this new ROBO-DOU release celebrates the legendary mecha with a sleek and stunning redesign This figure features 124 points of articulation and will have its iconic five lion components that can split[...]

As many collectors know, Playmates has reissued their Voltron: Defender of the Universe figures Each Lionbot has its own figure, which has been seemingly a Target Exclusive, and yes, they do all connect together Well, Playmates has unveiled that a brand new Voltron 40th Anniversary Lion Voltron box set is on the way, collecting the[...]

Voltron is back as Super7 has unveiled a new ULTIMATES! figure is on the way with a new design This cosmic hero debuted back in the 1980s during the hit animated television series Voltron: Defender of the Universe Our gigantic hero is created by five lion-shaped vehicles that can combine together, forming this space defender[...]

Behold! A new Voltron: Defender of the Universe figure has arrived by threezero The one and only ROBO-DOU Voltron mech is back and will have a new deco as threezero debuts their new Metallic Edition This figure features a die-cast main frame with an updated metallic finish to highlight the details of this cosmic hero[...]

The true Defender of the Universe is back as Super7 unveils a brand new Made-to-Order Voltron figure A more intense version of the infamous bot has arrived with the Galaxy Black Voltron ULTIMATES! Say goodbye to that white deco and say hello to a slick exclusive black and metallic gold color scheme This Voltron means[...]

The 80s are back as Voltron: Defender of the Universe makes its return as threezero reveals their new ROBO-DOU Volton figure Coming in at 10.6" tall this figure will fete a die cast metal frame and yet it can be disassembled to reveal the five lion bots In total, Volton will have a whopping 124[...]

Super7 has revealed and started taking orders for a new figure in their Ultimates line: Voltron The Defender of the Universe will come in their deluxe Ultimates packaging, and is based on the look of the original Bandai Lionbot diecast figure from 1981 The paint aps will be metallic and all the accessories will be[...]

Transformers fans can also add Optimus Prime and Megatron Super Cyborg figures to their shelves in the fall, but save space for their new Voltron figure as well The Toxic Avenger and Ren and Stimpy figures they will be doing were also hits with the crowd at the booth. #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align:[...]

The Defenders of the Universe face off against Emperor Zarkan's Galra Empire in the eigth and final season (at least on the streaming service) of Voltron: Legendary Defender, hitting Netflix on December 14th! Things are looking pretty dire for the Paladins in this dramatic final trailer from DreamWorks Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Em2we1ZGBPEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is[...]

Now he must navigate the inherent dangers of each on a journey to discover where he truly belongs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80dqOwAOhboVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Protector | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80dqOwAOhbo) The Protector: Given mystical powers by a talismanic keepsake, a young man embarks on a quest to fight shadowy forces and solve a[...]

The just announced Voltron wave of Pops hit a day after being announced, and the Crimes of Grindlewald Pops are hitting full force right now, including a Target exclusive 10-inch Niffler. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-7 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-7 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Also from Funko, Ralph[...]

Welcome to the Funko Round-Up! In this edition: Voltron gets a full wave of Pops, and the Lord of the Rings line gets a huge second wave of Pop figures! Let's take a look. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Defend[...]

by Sofia Annunziata The Voltron Legendary Defender panel started off with the showrunners Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery addressing the controversial death of Shiro's ex -fiance Adam Fans were in an uproar over the death of an LGBTQ character and many felt that it strongly played into the "bury your gays" trope The showrunners apologized[...]

This years exclusives will include Voltron Lion figures, Rick and Morty Pickle Rick sleeping bags, Star Trek, Jim Lee exclusive DC shirts, Predator and Deadpool figures, and even a Nightmare Before Christmas Tsum Tsum sets Check them all out below! The Defenders of the Universe are back! This set lets you join all 5 Lions together[...]

Voltron fans: your dream LEGO set has arrived LEGO Ideas set 21311 is hitting stores on August 1 LEGO VIP access begins on July 23 However, fans attending SDCC this year will be the first to be able to get their hands on this set July 17-22 Limited quantities will be available to attendees This[...]

Credit: Netflix Voltron fans have been saved from a fate long-suffered by fandoms far and wide: the dreaded… Eternal Wait Between the Seasons! Only a few months after the series' fifth season aired on the streaming service, Netflix has released the official trailer and synopsis for Voltron Legendary Defender season 6 The upcoming seven-episode season features the return[...]

Beyond that, it does make for an awesome show of power for any DM. Voltron Red Lion Ring Han Cholo Price: $20 The final item on the list is a Voltron Red Lion ring If you'd like to be kind of like Keith and command the red lion, there's no better symbol than that of the lion's[...]

Dreamworks' reboot of the classic Voltron series returns with a fifth season on Netflix next month, and the first official trailer has been released Team Voltron may have a new ally against the Galra Empire, as talks of an alliance with Prince Lotor, their enemy of the past few seasons begin The enemy of my[...]

You could easily get away with wearing both of these items in a casual work attire outfit. Next we have the November 2017 Loot Wearables Voltron: Legendary Defender hat and scarf! Ideal for the cold winter days, these fashionable items will show off your love of the popular Netflix revival. Last, I got the November 2017 Loot[...]

New "Ready Player One" trailer is FULL of easter eggs for nerds and geeks of all ages, did you spot all these? Any we missed?

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This was something sent out from the folks making Voltron Legendary Defender to go with the third season release which is now on Netflix I didn't need the glasses mailed to me to know about it though, as a good number of people in my Facebook and Twitter feeds have been talking about the series[...]

Voltron comes back to us tomorrow via Netflix and their excellent animated series, but fans got an early gift on the eve of the show coming back: LEGO announced today that the LEGO Ideas Defender of the Universe set had reached the final stage of approval and will indeed be coming to stores. "Activate Interlocks, Dynatherms Connected, Infracells[...]

With Voltron Legendary Defender Season 3 debuting this Friday (August 4th), Netflix has released the full trailer for the upcoming release A teaser was released for San Diego Comic Con a couple of weeks back, but, to build up excitement for the eminent release, this new trailer was put out for the audience to enjoy. For those who don't[...]

SDCC is really rolling out the nerdy food delights this year and Hunk's Food Goo, from Voltron, is one of the many exciting (if not weird) options on offer It's cold, green, tastes like watermelon, and it's free! Netflix should consider releasing this as a limited-edition treat, or at least offer it at major cons,[...]