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More terrifying than Mark Ruffalo on a talk show! Scarier than Tom Holland being interviewed by himself! Marvel’s greatest spoiler threat has struck again! New toys.

Images of upcoming products for Avengers: Endgame have hit the web. They give us a glimpse of many of the characters who will be trying to undo Thanos’ Snap. We’ve expected to see some of them, but others are pleasant surprises. Who will join the fight is not the only secret contained within those collectibles though, and on today’s Nerdist News we’re gathering them all together to unearth what these action figures might tell us about the film.

On today’s (potentially spoiler-filled) episode, host Jessica Chobot looks at how new Endgame toys seem to confirm some of the biggest theories about the film, especially how the Avengers might need to suit up for a special trip–where they’re going could tell us how the Mad Titan’s Great Dusting might be reversed. These figurines and their packaging also reveal some new Avengers, from old characters taking on different forms, to some popular members of the MCU who look like they could be called upon to finally join Earth’s mightiest heroes on their quest to save half the universe.

No matter how much studios, even one as good as keeping its secrets as Marvel, are no match for the leaking potential of new toys. They’re consistently the best way to collect secrets.

But what do you think of these new toys and what they tell us about the film? Don’t keep your thoughts a secret, share them with us in the comments below.

One of 2018’s highlights was getting to attend our first official band meeting in years, because Flight of the Conchords made their long-awaited return to HBO with their fantastic new special Live in London. It had everything we’d want from Bret and Jemaine: fantastic musicianship, a wide range of song styles with hilarious premises, and plenty of banter. The only thing we were missing was a chance to bring their new songs with us anywhere we wanted–until now, because their live special is getting an official album release.

In news we first came across at Consequence of Sound, Sub Pop Records announced that Flight of the Conchords’ Live in London will hit stores and digital release on March 8. The album will feature 22 tracks from their show at London’s Eventim Apollo theater, including versions of two of the band’s best songs ever, “Carol Brown” and “Most Beautiful Girl in the Room,” that were both cut from the live special. The album will have seven all new songs performed during the show, including the duo’s punk track about a messy office affair, “Iain and Deanna.” Sub Pop released a video for the song to go with the announcement. Watch:

This is the second single from the album. Previously they released their not-as-sweet-as-it-sounds duet “Father and Son,” which was not entirely new even if most fans had not heard it before the special. You can see the full tracklist below.

The album will available: digitally ($14), cassette ($10), 2-CD set ($14), and 3-LP vinyl ($27). A special Loser Edition of the LP, featuring clear with blue and yellow colored vinyl, will be available while supplies last. You can pre-order your preferred copy now through Sub Pop.

While we certainly don’t hope we have to wait another ten years for the next band meeting, at least having a copy of this one will help make it feel like Flight of the Conchords are still present.

Featured Image: HBO

1. Father and Son (Live in London)
2. Band Reunion (Live in London)
3. Iain and Deanna (Live in London)
4. Inner City Pressure (Live in London)
5. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Live in London)
6. Summer of 1353 (Live in London)
7. Complimentary Muffin (Live in London)
8. Stana (Live in London)
9. Stuck in a Lift (Live in London)
10. Foux du Fafa (Live in London)
11. Seagull (Live in London)
12. Mutha’uckas – Hurt Feelings (Live in London)
13. One More Anecdote (Live in London)
14. Back on the Road (Live in London)
15. Thank You London (Live in London)
16. Bowie (Live in London)
17. Bus Driver (Live in London)
18. Tuning (Live in London)
19. Robots (Live in London)
20. Shady Rachel (Live in London)
21. Carol Brown (Live in London)
22. The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)