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Chromium. Embossed. Foil. Die-cut. Lenticular. Why choose? In honor of December’s debut of the new Quantum and Woody! series from writer Daniel Kibblesmith and artist Kano, Valiant Entertainment will bring together nearly all of the comic book industry’s most infamous cover gimmicks into one cheekily self-aware monstrosity of a variant — specifically, the “Most Variant Cover of All Time.” The cover will sport a main image by Valiant mainstay artist Clayton Henry, featuring Quantum, Woody and perennial supporting character/mascot The Goat in an homage to Barry Windsor-Smith’s 1992 cover for the original Valiant’s Unity #0. While that would surely be a fetching image by itself, the fun really starts with the chromium bar at the top of the cover, the embossed and foil logo (using genuine ’90s foil — more on that later), iridescent fifth ink, “die-cut Goat bite,” lenticular back cover and sticker featuring a random fourth

Everyone has fond memories from childhood of that certain class of toy: toys that were, objectively speaking, absolutely terrible. They were either creepy little homunculi to stare at you from your dresser while you slept, or they broke almost immediately and you pestered your mom to buy another one because it was your absolute favorite, or maybe you just had to find your toys and sit down to watch their cartoon adventures every Saturday morning to get your fix. There was something wrong with them, or they just seemed overly complicated, but they were somehow exactly what you were looking for in your next favorite toy. They mattered to you. RELATED: The 15 Most Expensive Kenner Super Powers Toys Ever There’s no shortage of classic toy lines that featured (but were not necessarily ruined by) truly terrible gimmicks. Whether it was a case of putting the cart before the horse and trying to create demand where there was none, or just a total misread of what would be fun for a child, somet

When it comes to fishing, having a reliable rod holder can make all the difference. In recent years, the fishing industry has seen a surge in advanced technology integrated into modern rod holders. But are these advancements truly game changers or just gimmicks? Let's take a closer look at the analyzing advanced technology in modern rod holders to determine their true value.The Evolution of Rod HoldersRod holders have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Traditionally, they were simple devices designed to hold fishing rods securely while anglers focused on other tasks. However, with advancements in technology, modern rod holders now offer a range of features that aim to enhance the fishing experience.One of the most notable advancements is the integration of sensors and smart technology into rod holders. These sensors can detect fish activity, water temperature, and even provide real-time data to anglers. This technology allows fishermen to make more informed decisions and