By Josh Kontos Photos by Josh Kontos and Nolan Smith I built an extraordinary piece for this review: the SDCC 2020 Clear IDW Optimus Prime model kit from Flame Toys/Bluefin Brands. This is the first time I have worked with a clear model kit, and with my poor vision, it was a little challenging to put together. The look and […]
By Nolan P. Smith With the New York Toy Fair not taking place this year due to the pandemic, many toy companies have been holding online events to show off what they have in store for 2021. Mezco Toyz has launched their Mezco Toyz Fair, and their day one reveals are nothing less than fantastic! Reveals include a 5 Points […]
By Staff Reports Transformers Minimates are coming from Diamond Select! BigBadToyStore just announced the pre-order for the set. This is the first time Transformers have been done in a Minimates line. Check out the info from the product page: The greatest generation of Transformers is now the next generation of Minimates! Capturing the armor details of 4 classic characters—Optimus Prime, […]
By Staff Reports Whether you’re hard at work creating new courses with Builder Mario or hunting ghosts with Luigi, you’re bound to work up a powerful appetite. Well, there’s good news! In addition to delicious food, your child’s next King Jr Meal from a Burger King® restaurant will include a fun Nintendo surprise! Beginning Feb. 1 and running through March […]
By Staff Reports Bluefin Brands are thrilled to announce the assassin Hit is finally joining the S.H.Figuarts series! From “Dragon Ball Super” comes the legendary hitman and strongest warrior from Universe 6. Hit, is available for pre-order for the first time ever from Tamashii Nations’ S.H.Figuarts lineup. The figure includes a wide range of accessories such as facial expressions, and […]
By Staff Reports Chogokin Pac-Man! It’s the iconic arcade hero from the 80’s as you’ve never seen him before. Re-envisioned as a giant robot with flying punches, a transformation feature, even a working cockpit! Included ghosts can be placed on the hands, and a Pac-Man Minifigure inside the cockpit. Approximately 4.13″ tall and arriving in stores Sept 2021. Pre-order yours […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, is kicking off 2021 with its first-ever Funko Fair, a two-week long virtual affair that will introduce fans and partners to new products expected to hit retail later this year. “Funko is always discovering new ways to surprise and delight […]
By Nolan P. Smith 2020 is behind us now, so it is time to look back at the very best of the year. Though 2020 was hard in a variety of ways, the content and entertainment released was amazing. The Pastrami Nation staff came together to create our picks for the Best of 2020. First up is Best Toy Company. […]
By Staff Reports What if… Tony Stark integrates each of the Avengers super power into an armor? Captain America comes as the third character of a whole new action figure series “Fighting Armor” by Sentinel! Shipping May 2021. Designed by Mitsunari Daitenfu with Hiroyuki Komatsubara in charge of prototype production and direction, this Captain America figure was molded, sculpted, and […]
By Nolan P. Smith The amazing line of Flame Toys Furai Transformers model kits continues as Bluefin announces the next kit featuring the IDW version of Rodimus. I have never been the biggest fan of Rodimus or Hot Rod (Ultra Magnus should have got the matrix…), but this design looks amazing! Rodimus measures almost 6 inches tall once assembled and […]
By Staff Reports On December 15th, Pastrami Nation and Apollo Restaurant held their Christmas Giveaway in a socially distanced fashion, spreading holiday cheer through the pandemic. The High Desert based pop culture news website and podcast Pastrami Nation has held a Christmas Giveaway for the past four years here in the High Desert. This year was the largest turnout so […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)—On December 15th, Pastrami Nation, a High Desert based pop culture website and podcast, and Apollo Restaurant are brightening the holidays with “A Christmas Giveaway”. Over 100 toys will be given away, as well as 10 lucky winners, who will receive a free turkey! The giveaway is free to enter, and can only be entered online […]
By Nolan P. Smith Bluefin Brands, home of so many amazing collectibles and model kits, announced on their social media that GameStop will be the exclusive retailer to Pre-Order Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Miles Morales SV-ACTION figure! This figure is loaded with accessories to recreate the poses from the amazing Into the Spiderverse animated film! A fantastic sculpt, articulation- this […]
By Staff Reports From educational toys that make at-home learning fun, to creative crafts, board games, and innovative toys the whole family can enjoy together, the 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award finalists announced by The Toy Association are sure to top wish lists this holiday season. Known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program […]
By Staff Reports We’re letting you in on a little secret…… this year we’re producing the very first Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Advent Calendar! Zombie-themed, the calendar will include 2 exclusive figures and dozens of exclusive accessories for over 60 pieces total! We even had a special Zombie Christmas Poem written only available on the inside cover of the advent. This 24 […]
By Staff Reports TF Con is officially underway and while it shall remain a digital event, fans from all over the globe are encouraged to watch fun panels and interviews taking place all weekend long. During TF Con we will be running special promotions on our Transformers model kits from Flame Toys. We also have two event exclusives available which […]
By Staff Reports Make an appointment and prepare to bare your soul with January’s “DYS-FUNCTION” themed Rick and Morty Crate. Lay on the couch and tell us your problems as we study the most dysfunctional family in the universe with exclusive collectibles and gear that are especially suited to help Jerry (and you) work through any problems you may be […]
By Staff Reports Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. proudly announces the launch of TRACKER COLLECTIBLES, a new action figure/collectible toy company. Peter Goral, writer/creator of the popular Phantom Starkiller and Count Draco Knuckleduster brand, has come aboard as CEO of Tracker and he’ll also spearhead Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. merchandise division. Goral (also known as Killer Bootlegs) has been at the […]
By Staff Reports Next up in the McFarlane Toys Gold Label Collectors Series is a new look for the White Wolf. The famed Witcher Geralt of Rivia is back with his classic Kaer Morhen armor dyed yellow. Geralt will come with his signature assortment of swords and a base for you display and pose him.
From the 1920s to the 1950s, Universal Pictures redefined the golden age of horror cinema with their legendary lineup of monster movies. In the decades to follow, Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman and The Phantom of the Opera continue to frighten fans of these classic creatures.
By Staff Reports When a drifter stumbles upon a small town trapped between a corrupt sheriff and the bloodthirsty monsters lurking in the countryside, his quest for a hot meal takes a whole new turn. Meet the Team… Creator/Writer/Colorist: Peter Goral – Killer Bootlegs Artist: Joseph Schmalke – The Electric Black, Murder Hobo, Cherry Blackbird Letterer: Joel Rodriguez – (Rise, Dusk County Chonicles, […]
Join Pastrami Nation’s Nolan Smith and Jason Smith as we talk with Bluefin Brands- Brand Manager David Clarke! David gives us the rundown on Flame Toys Transformers, Sen-ti-nel, and introduces us to the world of Kamen Rider! Visit Bluefin online at https://www.bluefinbrands.com/. Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, giveaways, and more! Make sure to follow us at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/pastramination Instagram: @pastramination […]
By Staff Reports Joining UDON’s brand new Pin-Fighter series are two sets of fighters making their debut as part of this week’s METAVERSE Event! Are you ready to reveal your inner boss with the five fighters from our Pin Fighter: Shadaloo Series set? M. Bison, Sagat, Vega, Juni, & Juli are available in this limited set, or choose your […]
By Staff Reports It was 65 years ago that Disneyland first welcomed guests to enjoy a new kind of experience: the theme park. And to mark the occasion, Disney twenty-three has created a one-of-a-kind, stand-alone issue, filled with rich stories and stunning photography that look at the development and evolution of the Disney theme park. Disney artist Ricky De Los […]
By Staff Reports The Super7 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles alliance continues with the new Wave 2 of the TMNT ReAction Figures! Joining the fight are April O’Neil, Baxter Stockman, Krang, Space Cadet Raphael, and Undercover Donetello! SHOP TMNT NOW
By Staff Reports Today, Nerdist announced the popular series Nerdist News Talks Back will return on their official YouTube channel. Beginning Monday, June 22, fans can join host Dan Casey (Nerdist News, Explainiac) and a rotating panel of experts, luminaries, and celebrities from the pop culture universe to abandon character limits and dig into fascinating discussions of everything (and anything) pop culture fans care about. […]
By Staff Reports Continuing our celebration of inspirational artists of the 20th century, Kidrobot brings art to life with the first piece in a new collection featuring the work of Keith Haring. This Kidrobot x Keith Haring collection will include Keith Haring 8” Masterpiece Dunny art figures, a Keith Haring Dunny Mini Series, and other Keith Haring art figures and sculptures. The pieces in this collection will be released monthly throughout 2020 and beyond. Kidrobot is proud to introduce a Dunny featuring the […]
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Welcome to Pastrami Nation’s Mega Podcast! Join Nolan, Jason, and a slew of amazing podcasters, reviewers, and guests from our eight-year history! We talk about pop culture during these COVID times, debate what franchise is doing better in 2020 (Star Wars or Star Trek), and learn about our amazing giveaways that end on May 13th!!!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor On May 9th, we will hold the largest podcast we have ever had, with Pastrami Nation podcasters from throughout our eight year history joining us for our Mega Podcast!!! The podcast will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube and SoundCloud on the night of May 9th, with giveaways running until May 13th! Join us as […]