Dune: Atreides Ornthopter Replica

 

I discovered Frank Herbert's novel Dune in the early 1980s. Like JRR Tolkien's novel The Hobbit, it opened an entirely different world to me. Dune was a visionary novel, with an impressive sweep, and more on the level of The Lord of the Rings than anything else I had ever read. In the late '80s and early '90s, I read Herbert's six volume series and Tolkien's Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings every year. 

One aspect of Herbert's novels that intrigued me was the Ornthopters. Along with stillsuits, lasguns, and personal shields, they imbued his future world with reality. Now, you can purchase your very own Ornithopter. You may not be able to fly it between Arrakeen Palace and Stilgar's sietch, but it can transport your imagination to Arrakis and beyond. 

Here's all the info from Insight Editions: 

INSIGHT EDITIONS EXCLUSIVE:
Dune: Atreides Ornthopter Replica Has Arrived

Available exclusively from Insight Editions, this meticulously engineered replica brings the iconic Atreides Ornithopter from DUNE into your hands. Crafted using the original VFX files from Denis Villeneuve’s visionary adaptation, this model captures the sheer power and elegance of the Imperium’s most formidable flying craft. Here's why you'll want one for your collection:

✹ Authentic to the Film: Modeled from official VFX files for ultimate accuracy ✹ Expert Craftsmanship: 10.5 inches long, die-cast metal & ABS construction ✹ Display-Ready Details: Flight mode with gear raised and weapons deployed.  ✹ Weathered Finishes: Film-accurate paint and aging effects

This is a limited-edition pre-order item and ships late September. You’ll be notified when your order ships.

For more photos and information, see the pre-order page at Insight Editions.

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory Preview

 

Mortal Kombat has a rich history spanning books, comics, TV, and films. But the heart of the franchise remains the beloved game. Here's all the info on a new book celebrating the fantastic fighting game that started in 1992:

 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory

By Ian Flynn

Insight Editions | 9.25 x 12.75 inches | 304 pages

Hardcover | $50.00

ISBN: 9798886635560| October 21, 2025

 

 

Fatality! Delve behind the scenes of one of the most storied, and gleefully gruesome, franchises in fighting game history. 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory [Insight Editions; October 21] takes readers on a journey through the visual history of the iconic, over-the-top fighting game that was first introduced to the world in 1992. Go beyond the game with exclusive interviews with the development team, stunning concept sketches, renders, and illustrations. What are you waiting for? Get over here!

This deluxe edition dives into interviews with the development team at NetherRealm Studios on the process of creating and evolving an iconic fighting game franchise, providing an in-depth look at the legendary characters (such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, and Johnny Cage), detailed environments, and powerful moves that bring Mortal Kombat to life. 

Filled with behind-the-scenes fun facts and information about the game making process, from crafting the setting to developing the gameplay, this beautiful volume is a must-have collectible for Mortal Kombat fans and fighting game enthusiasts.

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory is on-sale on October 21st, 2025. 

About the Creators 

Ian Flynn is a Charlotte-born, Toronto-based freelance writer. He’s best known for his nearly twenty years of working with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He has contributed to numerous properties across comics, television, streaming media, and video games. He co-hosts a Q&A podcast that tackles fans’ questions called “The BumbleKast.” (www.BumbleKing.com)

 

About Insight Editions

Insight Editions pushes the boundaries of creativity, design, and production with award-winning books and collectibles. From collaborations with innovators like James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to partnerships with global brands including Warner Bros. and Disney, Insight Editions creates stories and experiences for fans, readers, and seekers of all ages that transcend the page. The dynamic catalog ranges from pop culture to photography to cooking to nature conservation. 

Learn more at insighteditions.com.

About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.   

MORTAL KOMBAT, THE DRAGON LOGO, and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s25)

 

Thanks to Full Complement Communications for sharing this preview with us. 

 

 

Celebrate SDCC with Insight Editions Exclusives

Here's another press release from the folks at San Diego Comic-Con. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Insight Editions Announces Plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with Kevin Smith, Kevin Eastman, and More! 

 

Insight Editions has prepared a wide array of fun, unique plans for their presence at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con! Visitors to Booth #2129 will be greeted by signings, giveaways, special promotions, and more! 

 

Each day is a different schedule of fun happenings, including signings with guests Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History),Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman and Andrew Farago, author of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History, Casey Gilly (Universal Monsters Tarot, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tarot), pop-up and paper art guru Matthew Reinhart, Bill Morrison (The Beatles Yellow Submarine), and ST Bende (The Wizard of Oz: The Official Cookbook). 

 

In addition to signings, every day of the show brings a new raffle opportunity. Visitors can simply scan their badge to be entered to win a ton of different prizes, including bundles of Insight’s highly collectible Limited Edition titles like The Art of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Labyrinth: Bestiary, The Beatles Yellow Submarine, and many more! 
 
Insight is also very excited to present two fascinating and fun panels! Come to room 32AB on Thursday at 12PM for a sequel to last year’s standing room-only hit Everyday Magic: Pop Culture Tarot & Live Readings. Learn about the ins and outs of translating pop culture’s most beloved characters and worlds into beautiful tarot decks. Along with live one-card readings, panel attendees will also receive an exclusive giclée tarot print! On Sunday at 10:30AM in Room 23ABC, Matthew Reinhart and Insight Editions staff will take attendees behind the scenes of creating imaginative and complex pop-ups and papercrafts with some of the most recognizable characters and worlds in pop culture! In addition to unlocking the secrets of paper sorcery, attendees will receive a beautiful pop-up greeting card. 
 
As if that weren’t enough, visitors to the Insight booth will be able to take a sneak peek at some incredible future releases, purchase select upcoming releases before they’re available online or from other retailers, browse hundreds of cookbooks, art books, pop-up books, journals, and other products, and snag a bevy of free giveaways available while supplies last at the booth throughout the show, including recipe cards, posters, and temporary tattoos, as well as bonus gifts-with-purchase like a House of the Dragon Tarot altar cloth, a Percy Jackson and The Olympians enamel pin, and two awesome Star Wars treats! 

 

Please see the full schedule for complete details! 

 

For more: 

 

insighteditions.com 

 

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