Launching Gareth L Powell's Hive Monkey

Bristol Megastore

Saturday 14 December 2013

13:00–14:00

Gareth L Powell will be launching HIVE MONKEY, the sequel to the hugely successful ACK-ACK MACAQUE, at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore on Saturday 14th December from 1 – 2pm! “…an explosive narrative with brilliant cliffhangers” – The Guardian on Ack-A…

Space Captain Smith on Tour - Birmingham!

Birmingham Megastore

Saturday 23 November 2013

13:00–14:00

Join TOBY FROST signing A GAME OF BATTLESHIPS at Forbidden Planet Birmingham! In the 25th Century the future of the galaxy rests on a knife-edge. The actions of one man could save the British Space Empire, or leave Earth at the mercy of deadly legions of ant-…

Doctor Who Day in Newcastle!

Newcastle Megastore

Saturday 23 November 2013

11:00–15:00

Celebrate the Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary at Forbidden Planet Newcastle! Check out the new Tenth Doctor Screwdriver Remote, as well as a fantastic range of Whovian merchandise. Free posters (while stocks last), cosplay fun with staff and fans, plus a speci…

Space Captain Smith on Tour - Bristol!

Bristol Megastore

Saturday 9 November 2013

13:00–14:00

Join TOBY FROST signing A GAME OF BATTLESHIPS at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore! In the 25th Century the future of the galaxy rests on a knife-edge. The actions of one man could save the British Space Empire, or leave Earth at the mercy of deadly legi…

Get The Fright of Your Life in Coventry

Coventry Store

Thursday 31 October 2013

14:00–19:00

Come down to Coventry for the fright of your life this Halloween! With special help from one the best dark history performance groups in the area, Stage Fright - specialists in live action ghost stories - will be having their very own special kind of seance …

Free Halloween Comics

London Megastore and 8 others…

Saturday 26 October 2013

09:00–12:00

Get Ready For Halloween with the FREE Halloween ComicFest! Visit your local branch of Forbidden Planet on Saturday 26th October to grab a free Halloween Comic to get you in the mood for the big night. Titles include Batman: Long Halloween, Thor, Ultimate Spi…

Walking Dead Issue 115: Early Opening in Birmingham & London

London Megastore and 1 others…

Wednesday 9 October 2013

07:30–09:00

Be the first to get your hands on a copy of 'Walking Dead' Issue 115! The fantastic 'Walking Dead' comic celebrate ten years of zombie mayhem as it hits issue 115. To celebrate this landmark, a huge range of variant cover editions will be available - and, i…

My Little Pony Day in Bristol!

Bristol Megastore

Saturday 14 September 2013

09:00–15:00

Calling all Bronies! Forbidden Planet will be hosting a celebration of all things My Little Pony on Saturday 14th September. We have events running all day including - • MLP Quiz - You could win the GIANT Pony on display. Ask at the till for an entry form. …

35 Years Of Forbidden Planet

London Megastore and 8 others…

Saturday 24 August 2013

09:00–17:00

Come down to our stores and join us in celebrating 35 Years Of Forbidden Planet! On the 24th of August, your favourite cult retailer will be 35 years old, so come down to our stores, have your photo taken with cosplayers, and get your hands on our Anniversar…

Joanne Hall launching The Art of Forgetting: Rider

Bristol Megastore

Thursday 27 June 2013

17:00–18:00

JOANNE HALL will be launching THE ART OF FORGETTING BOOK ONE: RIDER at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore on Thursday 27th June 6 – 7pm Gifted and cursed with a unique memory, the foundling son of a notorious traitor, Rhodri joins an elite cavalry unit. T…

Bob Baker and K9 at Forbidden Planet Bristol

Bristol Megastore

Saturday 15 June 2013

12:00–13:00

Forbidden Planet are delighted to welcome Bob Baker and K9 signing K9 STOLE MY TROUSERS at the Forbidden Planet Megastore in Bristol on Saturday 15th June from 1 – 2pm. A stalwart of HTV, Bob has worked with Sir Laurence Olivier, Leonard Rossiter, Ron Moody, …

Man Of Steel Day - Free Superman Comic

London Megastore and 8 others…

Wednesday 12 June 2013

08:00–11:00

In celebration of the summer’s most eagerly anticipated film, DC Entertainment has declared Wednesday, 12th June to be MAN OF STEEL DAY, ahead of the film’s release on 14th June. Visit your local Forbidden Planet on MAN OF STEEL DAY to receive a free copy o…

Alastair Reynolds signing Doctor Who: Harvest of Time

Bristol Megastore

Thursday 6 June 2013

17:00–18:00

ALASTAIR REYNOLDS will be reading from and signing DOCTOR WHO: THE HARVEST OF TIME (BBC BOOKS) at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore on Thursday 6th June from 6 – 7pm. From award-winning science fiction writer Alastair Reynolds, a spellbinding new adventu…

Launching the Adventure Rocketship in Bristol!

Bristol Megastore

Saturday 18 May 2013

12:00–13:00

Join Liz Williams, Tim Maughan and Rob Williams as they launch ADVENTURE ROCKETSHIP! at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore on Saturday 18th May from 1 – 2pm. Blasting off for the first time this May, Adventure Rocketship! is a new anthology series steeped…

Hedgewick's World Gift Shop Opens

London Megastore and 8 others…

Wednesday 15 May 2013

09:00–15:00

The Hedgewick's World Gift Shop Opens in your local Forbidden Planet on Wednesday 15th May! Need a reminder of your visit to the biggest, best and most wonderful amusement park in the galaxy? Take the Spacey Zoomer down to Forbidden Planet to pick up souven…

Free Comic Book Day - Discover Comics!

Birmingham Megastore and 7 others…

Saturday 4 May 2013

09:00–15:00

Want to discover comics and need a place to start? Then visit Forbidden Planet on Saturday 4th May - Free Comic Book Day! Free Comic Book Day is perfect for fans and newcomers alike – if you love the idea of comics, these are titles to give you a great taste…

Doctor Who Day

London Megastore and 8 others…

Saturday 6 April 2013

09:00–15:00

Starting at noon, Forbidden Planet will demonstrate the amazing TARDIS Speaker in our London store on Saturday 6th April, prior to the official launch later in April. This great music system needs to be seen - and heard - to be believed, so come on down to g…

Launching Emma Newman's 'Between Two Thorns' in Bristol

Bristol Megastore

Thursday 7 March 2013

18:00–19:00

EMMA NEWMAN will be reading from and signing her amazing debut novel BETWEEN TWO THORNS (Angry Robot) at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore on Thursday 7th March from from 6 – 7pm. Something is wrong in Aquae Sulis, Bath’s secret mirror city. The new seas…

MTG: Gatecrash Pre-Release Event

Bristol Megastore

Sunday 27 January 2013

16:00–22:00

Come on over to our Bristol store for your chance to get a hold of the latest Magic The Gathering set a week before the official launch. That’s right, Gatecrash is fast approaching! This set sees the release of the last five guilds of Ravnica: The Orzhov Synd…

MTG: Gatecrash Pre-Release Event

Birmingham Megastore

Sunday 27 January 2013

12:00–17:00

The event will be a sealed deck tournament and the tickets are just £25. This covers the cost of six Gatecrash boosters (while stocks last) with which you will make your deck (please bring your own mana). Each Guild comes with its own mechanism, and more imp…