By Staff Reports Nacelle, the studio behind Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us, The Movies That Made Us, Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History, Mad About You (2019), and Behind The Attraction on Disney+, has struck a deal with Brentwood Television Funnies, to acquire Biker Mice from Mars, with plans to re-introduce the toy line in 2023. In 2022, Nacelle […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor The ’80s and ’90s were a great time to be a toy collector. We had it all back then. Transformers, Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, you name it, we had it. Well, “we,” being most kids who weren’t as tight on money as me. But some really excellent, more in my price range kind of […]
By the Pastrami Nation Crew It is time once again for our Best of the Year picks! Here are the Best Action Figures of 2022, chosen by the Pastrami Nation Crew! Here is to a great 2023!
By Staff Reports The most popular mouse in the world is ready to melt hearts on a desk near you! With his big pair of ears, red shorts, infamous white gloves and yellow shoes, have you guessed who he is yet? That’s right, Disney’s iconic mascot Mickey Mouse! Who better to usher in the very first centennial of Disney than […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor I have been a fan of Ashley Wood’s art for many years. His ability to create memorable robots and characters is uncanny. Yet, his Brambles and Popbots have always been 1/6 scale and a tad out of my normal price range for collectibles. But with Underverse, we now get the Pocket Universe, which brings the Australian […]
By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor Not too long ago, I had the chance to review the awesome Action Force Sgt. Slaughter figure from Valaverse, and it did not disappoint. Now I’m back checking out another great figure from their Action Force line, one of their original characters, Duster. Duster, aka Timothy F. Kennedy, is a special forces weapons sergeant loaded […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The Nacelle Company, known for their amazing docu-series-The Toys That Made Us and more, has expanded into the action figure market with the much anticipated Robo Force line! Well, the time has come and Robo Force has finally arrived to Nacelle Company headquarters! Those that pre-ordered on NacelleStore.com should be receiving them shortly! It’s not too late to order, […]
By Staff Reports Valaverse launched a slew of new items today, just in time for the holidays! The new holiday items, Special Deployment Series, Infantry Commando and more are up now at Valaverse.com! Holiday Series Valaverse launched FIVE new Holiday items, all are online now! Special Deployment & Series 2 Re-stock In addition to the new Holiday items, they also […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Who doesn’t want a massive crocodile action figure? Thanks to Maestro Union, we get an absolute beast of a figure with their FuRay Wilderness Hunter Crocker! Perfect for taking on any heroes in a half shell or any figure in your collection. The figure clocks in over 7.5 inches tall and comes in a window […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The crowdfunding world is always helping bring new action figure lines to life, and today we check out one that needs to become a reality: FIST! Taking inspiration from the best of science fiction and fantasy. Doman Art Collectibles in alliance with IP Imaginarte (Toy Factory) bring to you a refreshing new line of action figures. FIST action […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The Valaverse action keeps coming with one of the most sought-after figures in Action Force wave 2. Of course. I’m talking about Trigger, the bearded, backward hat-wearing specialist. This is an outstanding figure, decked out and ready for battle. Thanks again to Valaverse for the opportunity to check out this fantastic figure. Trigger gives me […]
By Nolan P. Smith and the Pastrami Nation crew The holidays are here, and so is the Holiday Gift Guide! We will have a few different guides, the first one is for the action figure fan in your life! Check out our guide below, and gift with confidence with these carefully curated selections from the Pastrami Nation crew!
By Staff Reports The NECA Black Friday sale is upon us, and we’re ready to deliver some showcase some TMNT figures you may have missed during their initial run for your holiday collector shopping. From Friday 11/25/22 8am PST/11am EST to Monday 11/28/22 (or while supplies last) grab these hot TMNT figures at https://thenecastore.com/. The items being featured during the […]
By Nolan P. Smith “It was all a dream, I used to read “Word Up” magazine…” The most iconic East Coast rapper of his time is now coming to life as an Ultimates! figure. The late, great Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G., is ready to rap battle your action figure collection like only Big Papa can. Biggie […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I was blown away when Eagle Force came roaring back as a 1/18th scale lineup from Fresh Monkey Fiction. I supported the Kickstarter and have been amazed ever since. For today’s review, I look at one of the most fun figures to come out of the line so far: the Tactical Mission Ninja Trooper Warhol. […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditorPhotos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith This past weekend, the Anaheim Convention Center once again played host to one of the largest gatherings of vinyl art, pop art, and action figures of the year with DesignerCon. The indie art experience took over two halls at the convention center and packed them with vendors, artists, […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor While I’ve seen pictures of those fantastic little mecha animals that transform into boxes, hence their name being Beastbox, from toy geniuses 52Toys, I’ve never actually owned one until now. I recently had the opportunity to review the mechanical horse BB-43, known as Beastbox Lava. Lava comes in a beautifully designed window box that […]
By Staff Reports (Photo Credit: Birdman Photos) DesignerCon has amassed an undeniable community of loyal and enthusiastic followers. Over the last 17 years, they have been dedicated to the pursuit of and appreciation for art toys, eagerly celebrating the newest releases. This year, DesignerCon provides a plethora of new and exciting, supported by returning fan-favorites, for the ultimate collector experience. The […]
By Staff Reports BigBadToyStore’s new venture BigBadWorkshop and Fresh Monkey Fiction proudly present Operation: Monster Force exclusively available at BigBadToyStore. Each 1:12th scale Operation: Monster Force action figure includes over 20 points-of-articulation and includes accessories such as: alternate portraits, interchangeable hands, plus an Operation: Monster Force gravestone base for easy posing and display! Visit BBTS and check out their collection- […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor 5K Toys, via their social media outlets, announced their next two figures in the Samurai Turtles lineup. Wave 2 contains two figures set and 1 accessories kit. It will open for preorder early next month via 5K Toys, after shipping of wave 1. It will be a limited short-time preorder, so be on the lookout! […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor It was September in the early ’90s, and I was at Target with my Mom and brother one night; as we went past the toy aisle, there was a fully stocked Ninja Turtle section. I remember seeing a new figure on the top peg hook. It was some jailbird mutant cat named Scratch, and […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Ramen Toy has announced the next figure in their 80’s Commander line, and its the fan favorite Apace Commander!!! I have the trio of the 80’s Commanders and they are some of the best figures I have picked up in recent memory, so I can absolutely vouch for the quality of Ramen Toy! Check out […]
By Staff Reports National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) has opened their action figure vault and found long-lost treasures from the past that collectors may have missed during their first run. This warehouse action figure find of the year (sorry, Star Wars™) includes limited-edition 1/4 scale figures from Batman, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween and more. These limited-edition items will […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon has amassed an undeniable community of loyal and enthusiastic followers. Over the last 17 years, they have been dedicated to the pursuit of and appreciation for art toys, eagerly celebrating the newest releases. This year, DesignerCon provides a plethora of new and exciting, supported by returning fan favorites, for the ultimate collector experience. 9 unique collectible […]
By Staff Reports Super7 has revealed TMNT Ultimates! Wave 9!!! Featuring a peacenik teen from Dimension X, a hoopster in a half-shell, a dynamic alien duo, a mutant cockroach, and a certain fuzzy ninja master, it’s the latest wave of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ULTIMATES! The made-to-order 7” scale TMNT ULTIMATES! Figures of Zak, the Neutrino, Slam Dunkin’ Don, Wingnut […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor When I was a kid, Sgt Slaughter had a massive impact on my childhood. He was a WWF superstar, but I got introduced to this badass character on the animated G.I.Joe television series in the 80s. That tough-as-nails drill sergeant known for beating Cobra with his bare hands was one of my favorites. I […]
By Staff Reports When the ThunderCats had to flee the doomed planet of Thundera on the Royal Flagship, Jaga sacrificed himself to guide the damaged vessel safely to Third Earth. Super7 honors his bravery with this 7” scale ThunderCats ULTIMATES! Ghost Jaga figure, inspired by the episode “The Ghost Warrior.” Featuring a ghostly translucent blue appearance, the Ghost Jaga ULTIMATES! […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Growing up, one of my favorite G.I. Joe figures was Dusty. Being from the desert, I loved his gear and color scheme- it set him apart from the other characters. With this exclusive figure, we get a new desert-themed soldier thanks to Valaverse- Action Force’s Desert Rat. Big shout out to Valaverse for the review opportunity! […]
By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company, the studio behind Movies That Made Us, Toys That Made Us, Behind The Attraction, Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, Icons Unearthed, and A Toy Store Near You, are excited to announce that their 24/7 OTT channel, NacellePop, will debut exclusively on Amazon Freevee on October 25, 2022. NacellePop features 24/7 continuous linear […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor It’s considered a classic in the world of cinema- 2001: A Space Odyssey. The 1968 film by the legendary Stanley Kubrick has become a cult classic and is still celebrated today, some 54 years after its release. Thanks to Super7, the classic lives on in a 7-inch Ultimates! lineup- today, I am looking at one […]