BTTF Hangover Day

Search “hangover picture” in the Gabbing Geek media library, and this picture comes up…

Yesterday was Back to the Future Day.  Anyone who pays attention to Gabbing Geek knows we generally do one article an hour on the hour between 8 and 5 Central Time most weekdays.

We had, well, a lot more articles than that yesterday, all of them related to Back to the Future.

So, we’re taking the day off.  Jimmy and I had an article each written well in advance, but that’s it.  We have other things to do today.  We’ll be back to our usual full day of content tomorrow.  Happy trails.  Or maybe…

To Be Continued…

How Back To The Future II Should Have Started

Or…how Back To The Future should have ended.  Time travel is tricky business, especially into the future.  After the cut see what happens if someone like myself or Tom had written the end/beginning of these two films.

Back To The Future Action Figure Is Outta-Sight!

In celebration of Back To the Future’s 30th anniversary Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are excited to present the Marty McFly sixth scale figure!

The movie-accurate collectible sixth scale figure is specially crafted based on the image of Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly in the movie, featuring a newly developed head sculpt, highly detailed costume and a number of accessories.

Check out all the amazing images of this iconic collectable after the break:

Students Build All-Electric DeLorean For Back To The Future Day

We’ve been having a great time celebrating Back to the Future Day with you, in a number of different ways, with a number of different posts. But nothing compares to Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) in Ireland, which had its own unique take on the day with a special hometown hero — the university is using today’s “holiday” to unveil an all-electric DeLorean.

Real Auto-lacing Back To The Future Shoes

In an instance of life imitating art, a Nike exec confirmed that the company is working on getting its Marty McFly “Back to the Future” shoe — with Power Laces — out to customers.  Nike’s innovation chief Tinker Hatfield said the shoe — known as Nike Air MAG — would hit in 2015, and not a moment too soon!

But for those of us that don’t want to wait on Nike, and need your BTTF Shoes now – and I mean NOW-NOW, then check out what YouTuber Aloishis89 created – if you’re thinking what I’m thinking, then yes… self lacing shoes are here!

Teens React to Back to the Future 2 (Marty McFly arriving on October 21st, 2015)

Watch as teens realize that we’ve made it to the date in Back to the Future 2 and talk about what it will be like for them in 30 years. The moment it hits them is PRICELESS! Video after the break:

Lego “Brick To The Future” Parody

Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads. Check out this awesome new animated “Back to the Future” parody short from Lego filmmaker MonsieurCaron. Last year, he impressed us with his Lego “Ghostbusters” short. His “Brick to the Future” short is just as impressive, with several characters and popular items from several geeky film and TV franchises making appearances. Can you spot all the pop culture and geek references? We dare you to try!

There are at least 11 things to find in the clip, ranging from Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber and Captain America’s shield to Ant-Man, Rocket Raccoon and baby Groot. Ready? GO!

You Too Can Be Marty McFly For Halloween!

Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Back To The Future, than to dress up as Marty McFly! We have just the geek guide to get your costume in order – because where we’re going – we don’t need roads, just the internet and a bit of creativity.

Awesome Cosplay Of The Day: Spot-On Marty McFly

Tyler Dunivan was told he looked like Michael J. Fox. Then one day, he cosplayed as Marty McFly on Halloween and here’s what happened…. Filmed in Branson, Missouri at VisionCon 2015

Help Michael J. Fox (aka Marty McFly) Stamp Out Parkinson’s With This Outatime Charity Event

Nice Kicks and Team Fox Present – “OUTATIME: A Charity Art Auction Benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation.”

“OUTATIME” features artwork created by talented artists from across the globe. All of the pieces available in the auction are inspired by the beloved Back to the Futuretrilogy. 90% of the proceeds earned from the auction will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. (10% of the auction’s proceeds will be used by Shop Nice Kicks to help recoup the Art Gallery’s cost and fees.)