October saw the release of Nerd Block’s latest Comic Block with a mix of items including comics, a t-shirt, and toy. Created specifically for comic fans, you get comics, t-shirts and more.
This latest expanded block is a big improvement over recent releases.
Is bigger better? Find out as we explore what’s in the box!?
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There’s just a few more days to go to get October’s Comic Block which has three variant covers. We don’t know which comics we’ll get but there’s items from Justice League of America, Doctor Strange, and Serenity in this month’s box.
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You can get Nerd Block’s Comic Block now and they’re promising items from Firefly, Justice League (of America), Champions, Doctor Strange, and Warhammer. And some of that will be exclusives! You can sign up and get it today.
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August sees the release of Nerd Block’s latest Comic Block with a mix of items including comics, a hat, and t-shirt. Created specifically for comic fans, the first one featured a t-shirt and numerous exclusive variants.
This is the sixth expanded block that’s two steps forward and so many back.
Is bigger better? Find out as we explore what’s in the box!?
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June sees the release of Nerd Block’s 14th Comic Block. Created specifically for comic fans, the first one featured a t-shirt and numerous exclusive variants.
This is the fourth expanded block which features more comic related items… and some exclusive comics! An improvement!
Is bigger better? Find out as we explore what’s in the box!?
Check out everything you get in the latest box, and you can sign up now and purchase the next Comic Block.
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In April 2015, Nerd Block announced their newest addition to their box offering, Comic Block! Created specifically for comic fans, the first one featured a t-shirt and numerous exclusive variants.
This is the third expanded block which features more comic related items… and some exclusive comics! An improvement!
Is bigger better?
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In April 2015, Nerd Block announced their newest addition to their box offering, Comic Block! Created specifically for comic fans, the first one featured a t-shirt and numerous exclusive variants.
This is the second expanded block which features more comic related items… but less comics.
Is bigger better?
Check out everything you get in the latest box, and you can sign up now and purchase the next Comic Block.
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Confession time: I had actually intended to cancel my subscription to Comic Block after last month because I figured this block was bound to live down to my expectations, but I kinda forgot to do go through the cancellation process. So was April’s Comic Block a success or a return to the disappointment of the earlier blocks?
Well, my forgetfulness with the cancellation turned out to be a pretty smart lack of activity on my end.
I’m sure if you’re reading this then you’ve got at least a passing familiarity with subscription boxes. If not, then in a nutshell, you pay a monthly fee and a company will ship you a box full of mystery goodies. When it comes to boxes from Nerd Block you’ve usually got a rough idea as to the contents of the box; a t-shirt is fairly common, as is some kind of Funko product, and with Comic Block, well it’s safe to expect a comic or three. This one fit the bill perfectly, although April’s Comic Block wasn’t as packed with stuff as March’s block, but monetarily the value was still there (just about), and on the plus side I really liked the contents this month as well.
What was inside, I’m sure you’re wondering?
First up, the t-shirt. Coming from Shirt Punch, where this type of shirt generally carries a $10 price tag. The fit and fabric is always good from Shirt Punch, and I’m a big fan of this design, honestly. If you’re not a Captain America fan, you may be less inclined to wear the shirt, but I much prefer it to almost any other shirt I’ve received before, and I’m not a hugr Cap fan.
The next item on the list is the Funko Pop! figure, which depending on where you get them (and what it is) can run from $10-15. There was one of four up for grabs here, ranging between Cap, Iron Man, Winter Soldier, and Black Panther, whom I received. Of the four options, I’m pleased with this as it was one of two I wanted anyway (Cap being the other). it’s a nice looking figure, too, but because I have no intention of opening it yet, the image blow is from Google (again).
Sticking with Black Panther, we have the first issue of his latest series that has been getting some pretty divisive reviews. Divisive enough that I kept away from the $4.99 price tag upon launch, even though I was curious about the issue. At least now I can form my own opinion, eh?
Aliens: Defiance is a series that wasn’t on my radar at all, and while I’ve never been a big fan of the franchise, I’m not unhappy with the comic, and it is an exclusive cover to Comic Block to boot.
Finally, we come to the fabric softener. I have no idea why it’s included, and if it wasn’t already the kind we use I’d have likely been a bit miffed. Honestly, I’m mystified why it is included, and with there being no mention of it on the info card, so I suppose it’s a bonus item to use when you wash the shirt…
The bigger Comic Blocks are definitely more fun than the previous versions, and the higher price tag continues to live up to the hype. I’m thinking I’m going to stick around for another block or two – and if you want to sign up you can click any of the Comic Block links in this post and do so.
The March Comic Block was probably the best subscription box I’ve ever opened, but this month was also pretty cool. Definitely worth sticking with at the moment. and with next month having what looks like an X-Men ’92 item, plus some Batman and Avengers Funko stuff, and three exclusives of some variety then we’re hopefully in for another treat.
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In April 2015, Nerd Block announced their newest addition to their box offering, Comic Block! Created specifically for comic fans, the first one featured a t-shirt and numerous exclusive variants.
We’re coming up on the first year, and the question is, can it be as good as the first? Comics, a t-shirt, and more! Well, this is the first expanded block which features more comic related items.
Is bigger better?
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After seeing an email that Comic Block would be mutating, and that there’d be some Wolverine and Batman themed items included, I decided to take the plunge again after cancelling my previous subscription after three boxes last year (you can read why here) .
After ignoring Comic Block for six months, was it worth me checking out the first time the larger version?
It absolutely was. This Comic Block had what I hoped the original format would have when it first started in 2015; comics and actual collectibles/stuff but back then we only received three comics, a t-shirt and a useless “collectible” that was at best a nice bonus or (usually) a box filler. We got a whole lot more this month. With the increased price, which is in line with the other boxes (Classic, Arcade, Horror and Scifi) the new Comic Block is packed to the rafters.
Can you spot the thing that doesn’t quite fit?
I’m sure if you’re reading this then you’ve got at least a passing familiarity with subscription boxes. If not, then in a nutshell, you pay a monthly fee and a company will ship you a box full of mystery goodies. When it comes to boxes from Nerd Block you’ve usually got a rough idea as to the contents of the box; a t-shirt is fairly common, as is some kind of Funko product, and with Comic Block, well it’s safe to expect a comic or three. This one fit the bill perfectly.
So shall we break it down a bit?
First up, the t-shirt. Coming from Shirt Punch, where this type of shirt generally carries a $10. The fit and fabric is always good from Shirt Punch, so I knew that at worst I’d wear it underneath a dress shirt; but this is a pretty cool design, not necessarily my favourite though, but one I’ll wear quite happily.
The Wolverine Dorbz, from Funko is an item that I’m happy with, and according to Amazon.ca it’s currently $22, which seems a bit excessive. While it’s not anything I’d have ever picked up myself, especially at anything above $10, it’s a nice addition to a block that’s heavily weighted toward the DC side of things. I’m sure I’ll find a place for the little guy somewhere, whether that’s at home or the office.
The next item on the list is the Funko Pop! figure, which depending on where you get them (and what it is) can run from $10-15. I got Ben Affleck’s Batman in my block, which I was super happy about when I realized the other option was Superman. I’ve already got about five or six different Batman Pops, and had every intention to pick this one up as well, so obviously I’m chuffed it’s in this block. Because I have no intention of opening it yet, the image blow is from Google.
Mr. J’s April Fool’s Kit and the Batman v Superman decals are also pretty cool items (and I have no idea of the value, and am lazy enough not to look), so let’s just slap $5 on each), that in this block are nice bonuses, but could have easily been the box-filling collectible in the smaller version of Comic Block in months past. The decal is a glow in the dark one, and the April Fool’s Kit has a whoopee cushion and some fake ice cubes with flies in them. Like I said – a nice bonus, but not worth individual pictures (you can find them in the top corners in the image above).
Perhaps my favourite item in the block was a fantastic Batman print of Adam West as the Caped Crusader. It’s a really nice glossy print that’s a little bigger than the size of a comic. It’s a great image that I’m going to find a place for somewhere in my house, but I’m thinking I’ll probably want a frame for it before I procure some wall space, but again I have no idea of the value.
Finally, we come to the three included comics in the box.
Superman #50 ($4.99) is the main draw for me here, as I already own Batman And Robin #1, and the entire graphic novel of Dark Knight Returns, so the two dollar comics included are something I’ll probably give to somebody else, but their inclusion was nice, and are great comics if you haven’t read them.
Considering the increased price of Comic Block now ($19.99), I think that the value of the contents in this block far surpass the stuff that used to come in the $13.99 boxes. I’m not going to add to value of each of the items up, because for me what I received was easily worth the price of admission (and I’m lazy). I ordered this block out of curiosity (and because of the hinted Wolverine and Batman items), but I’m thinking I’m going to stick around for another block or two – and if you want to sign up you can click any of the Comic Block links in this post and do so.
The March Comic Block was probably the best subscription box I’ve ever opened, especially because I loved the characters that were featured, but that obviously will vry for you depending on how big a fan you are of Batman and/or Superman. While I don’t expect to be as taken with the April’s block, if it’s half as good as this, I’ll be happy.
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