Mouse Guard: Art & Bricks Review: Bricktastic

Mouse Guard springs to life in brick form with new art book Review by Nolan P. Smith Who loves Mouse Guard? The critically acclaimed series by David Petersen from Boom! Studios/Archaia has been a favorite of mine since it first hit the scene. But what could make Mouse Guard even better? How about brick versions of the rodent heroes, villains […]

Countdown to Comic Con Giveaway: She’s Holding a Thermal Detonator!

Ready for the next Countdown to Comic Con Giveaway? Then here’s your chance to win a 3D printed Thermal Detonator kit! How? Watch the video, then head over to our interview with Boba Fett himself be the first to answer the question to win! Here’s the link to the interview: https://pastramination.com/from-boba-fett-himself-the-jeremy-bulloch-interview-with-pastrami-nation/

Bluefin Announces Exclusive Products and Collectibles for 2016 Anime Expo

Bluefin to host exclusive collectibles for Gundam, Dragon Ball and more Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, has announced a colorful collection of exclusive products that will be displayed and also available for purchase during the 2016 Anime Expo. Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and […]

Sideshow Announces San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

Sideshow Brings R2-D2 and the Gotham Sirens to SDCC Sideshow® is excited to share this year’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusives: an R2-D2 Unpainted Prototype Sixth Scale Figure and three new variant art prints featuring The Gotham Sirens of the DC universe! Collectors can visit sideshow.com/sdccexclusives to place pre-orders. Pick up will be available at Sideshow’s Comic-Con booth #1929 from July 21 […]

Bluefin Expands the S.H. Figuarts Line with New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures with Raphael and Michelangelo

Cowabubga!! New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tamashii Nations Figures Debut This Fall And Join “Leonardo” And “Donatello” As Limited Edition Exclusive Releases For North America (By Staff Reports)– Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, makes itself synonymous with Tamashii Turtle Nations as it excites fans and collectors with […]

Power Con 2016 Has the Power and More

Power Con Returned to So Cal By Nolan P. Smith Staff Reporter (Originally published at www.highdesertdaily.com) Power Con, the He-Man and She Ra: Princess of Power convention returned to Southern California this past weekend as fans of the storied franchises flocked to Torrance to feel the power firsthand. The convention took place at the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach hotel on […]

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Reveal: Penny Dreadful Spell Book Journal

Penny Dreadful Springs to Life with Comic Con Exclusive Spell Book Journal (By Staff Reports)– Tap into the spirits beyond this world with the Entertainment Earth Penny Dreadful Spell Book Journal – Convention Exclusive from Bif Bang Pow!. Inspired by the book used by Vanessa Ives from the hit TV series Penny Dreadful, this deluxe journal measures 9.5-inches tall x […]

Bluefin Announces Gundam Builder’s World Cup Contest

Gundam Builder’s World Cup Looks for the World’s Best Gundam Model Builder (By Staff Reports)- Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, has announced details for the 2016 Bandai Gunpla Builders World Cup (GBWC). The Bandai GunPla Builders World Cup is an annual competition sponsored by Bandai Hobby to determine the world’s best […]

Last Chance to Pre-order Power-Con Passes Online!

This Friday is the last day to order weekend passes for Power-Con! (By Staff Reports)– Planning on attending Power-Con 2016, this June 4th & 5th, in Los Angeles, California? Thinking about it? Let your friends know by RSVPing on our Facebook Event Page. It is the perfect time to network with fellow fans who will be attending the show! This […]

Bluefin Announces New Exclusive Partners: Iron Studios and Blitzway

Bluefin To Carry Highly Detailed Limited Edition 1/4, 1/6 and 1/10 Statues And Fully Poseable Figures By New Brand Partners For Batman vs. Superman, Rocky II, Fight Club And More! (By Staff Reports)– Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, has announced that it has become the exclusive North […]

Win a Trip the San Diego Comic Con!

Missed Out on Tickets for the San Diego Comic Con? Here’s Your Chance! (By Staff Reports)– Have you ever wanted to attend the greatest pop culture event in the world? Well, Dark Horse Comics is now giving you the chance to party in style at San Diego Comic Con! To celebrate Dark Horse Comics’ thirtieth anniversary, we are offering a […]

Long Beach Comic Expo Announces Special Guests, Sponsorships and Programming Highlights for February 20 & 21

By Staff Reports In advance of  Long Beach Comic Expo, Mad Event Entertainment  unveils an all star guest line up, along with sponsors, innovative programs and new partners, in preparation for the 7th annual Long Beach Comic Expo this coming weekend. The Expo will play host to more than 120 guests and 80 panels and will take over two exhibit […]

The Long Beach Comic Expo Smashes Into Southern California

By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—The first major comic book convention of 2016 for Southern California takes place this weekend as the Long Beach Comic Expo invades the Long Beach Convention Center February 20th and 21st. Featuring celebrities, writers, artists, as well as local comic book creators, this convention looks to have something for everyone. Celebrities attending this year include […]

Toy Fair 2016: Dark Horse Partners with Peanuts to Distribute Limited-Edition Snoopy Qee Mystery Figures

By Staff Reports Dark Horse Deluxe will produce a mystery box assortment of two-inch figures in the popular mini Qee format that will put a unique design spin on Snoopy, the lovable beagle from the popular Peanuts comic strip. Dark Horse sees Snoopy as a must-have for the company’s designer line of collectible toys and has created variations of color […]

Toy Fair 2016: Dark Horse Reveals New Character in Line of “Game of Thrones” Figures

By Staff Reports Dark Horse Deluxe, an imprint of Dark Horse Comics, has revealed the latest figure in an ongoing series of characters from the critically acclaimed HBO® series Game of Thrones®: the Night King. The masterfully sculpted figure finely details the leader of the White Walkers. It measures eight inches in height and is packaged in a collectors’ window […]

Toy Fair 2016: McFarlane Toys Declares War- Gears of War Action Figures Coming Soon

By Staff Reports Legendary comic book and toy creator Todd McFarlane announced today that his company, McFarlane Toys has partnered with one of the gaming industry’s hottest properties, Gears of War, to produce a line of highly collectible action figures.  Known for its gritty, gory, hyper realistic gameplay, Microsoft’s Gears of War has been an Xbox staple for nearly a […]

Multiverse Studio Announces Street Fighter Mini Figure Collection

Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced their Street Fighter® Mini Figure Collection. Officially licensed by Capcom US, the Street Fighter® Mini Figure Collection is a series of 4 highly detailed figures representing the classic World Warriors through the visionary art stylings of up and coming illustrator Miguel Wilson. Measuring 4 to 5-inches tall, depending on the character, Street […]

Bluefin Debuts New Bruce Lee Poseable Action Figure from Tamashii Nations

By Staff Reports Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, is proud to introduce the world’s most posable Bruce Lee action figure! Renowned Japanese collectibles label, Tamashii Nations, integrates its advanced S.H. Figuarts articulation technology to reproduce all of Bruce Lee’s powerful martial arts moves! For this latest release, […]

Multiverse Studio Announces Mega Man Wearable Helmet

By Staff Reports Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced the availability of the Mega Man® Wearable Helmet. Representing iconic characters from the classic platform videogame series Mega Man® from Capcom, this wearable helmet lets you take on the role of your favorite Blue Bomber, with the comfort of a soft, padded interior. Collectible enthusiast and cosplayers alike can show off their appreciation of Mega Man for […]

Valiant and Diamond Select Toys Unveil Ninjak/Shadowman Minimates Two-Pack – Coming Spring 2016

By Staff Reports Valiant Entertainment and Diamond Select Toys are proud to announce the all-new Ninjak/Shadowman Minimates Two-Pack – arriving in comic book stores and Toys”R”Us in spring 2016! Joining X-O Manowar and Bloodshot on Valiant’s growing roster of action-packed Minimates releases, the elite MI-6 operative Ninjak and supernatural hero Shadowman will be making their Minimates debut in this specially […]

He’s Always Angry: Hulk Maquette-Avengers: Age of Ultron by Sideshow Collectibles

By Staff Reports “Where in this world am I not a threat?” Sideshow Collectibles announced their massive Hulk Maquette from the hit film, Avengers: Age of Ultron. This maquette captures an amazing detailed likeness of Mark Ruffalo as the Incredible Hulk, sporting screen-accurate high tech purple shorts and defined rippling muscles. Towering in at an enormous 24” tall over a […]

Best of 2015- Action Figures

By Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith 2015 was a great year for action figures: from Star Wars to dinosaurs, the action figure game was stepped up once again. Some from the giants in the industry, and some from new companies eager to show what they can do. So, without further delay and in no specific order, here is […]

Groovy! Evil Dead II Ash Sixth Scale Figure Up for Pre-Order Now

By Nolan P. Smith Groovy! The ash kicker himself is back in glorious sixth scale as Sideshow Collectibles has put up the pre-order for Ash Williams from Evil Dead II. Coming straight out of Sam Raimi’s 1987 sequel, the figure captures the likeness of Bruce Campbell’s chainsaw wielding hero perfectly. The convenience store employee turned hardcore survivor rocks his tattered […]