By Staff Reports In response to a comprehensive evaluation of marketplace shifts and thoughtful consideration of the many constituents served, The Toy Association® Board of Directors announced today that the next Toy Fair® (aka the North American International Toy Fair) will take place in the first quarter of 2025, with March 1 to March 4 secured with the Javits Center […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Premium DNA Toys, the company behind the amazing Madballs figures as well as the upcoming Battletoads and more, showed off a piece of fighting game history as they revealed Bad Mr. Frosty from the incredible Clayfighters video game. Here is the info straight from Premium DNA’s Facebook page: He’s bad. He’s cool. He’s no one’s […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!” -James 2:19 The world of action figures was surprised when D13 Toys unveiled their Biblical Adventures series in a detailed 1/12 scale. The idea of encapsulating biblical narratives in this tangible form is an innovative feat that immediately piqued my […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Rose City Comic Con took the Oregon Convention Center by storm this weekend, and it was one of the most interesting and exciting years yet. It was packed with celebrity guests, including actors, voice-over artists, writers, animators, and every other type of artist you could think of. Even though it had the same amount of activities […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse Comics invites readers to the icy, dark winters of wild Alaska where the temperatures can drop to seventy below zero, and somewhere in the frozen wilderness, unearthly horrors are emerging. Screen and comics writer Mark Verheiden (The Mask movie, Daredevil TV series, Aliens and Predator comics) and writer/actor Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica, The Bridge) join […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Since the first wave, I have been a fan of the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) line by Jazwares. Being a lifelong pro wrestling fan, I loved seeing other stars from across the globe get the spotlight in the squared circle and immortalized in plastic. But this is my first Supreme Collection figure, as I check out […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor I’ve been a wrestling fan since the early 90s when my brothers and I watched WWF religiously on weekends with our dad, so it’s no surprise we were into wrestling figures. Since WWF was the majority of what we watched, we had many of those WWF figures from Hasbro at the time, with different […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor When Mattel revealed their He-Man based on the classic 1987 Masters of the Universe films, it should have been met with excitement. But the head sculpt Mattel gave us looked nothing like Dolph Lundgren, leaving much to be desired. So Ramen Toy, a reasonably new action figure company, created a series of head sculpts that […]
By Staff Reports Six Flags EntertainmentCorporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, launches the 30th season of Six Flags Fright Fest with all-new haunted houses inspired by iconic horror movies, The Conjuring, opening in New Jersey and California, and Saw X, opening in 4 parks across the […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group revealed the brick-built Piranha Plant, the latest addition to the expanding LEGO® Super Mario™ theme for Adults, in partnership with Nintendo. The new building set is a fun re-creation of the iconic plant from Super Mario™ video games. Built from over 500 pieces, the LEGO® Super Mario™ Piranha Plant is a detailed and posable […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The Nacelle Company released an update on their upcoming Sectaurs line of action figures! See below! SHIPPING UPDATE! We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who’s supported and pre-ordered the Sectaurs figures. The figures are done, packaged up, and on the water, making they’re on the way to @nacellecompany headquarters!! We expect them to […]
By Nolan P. Smith Ramen Toy has listed their highly anticipated “The Great White” from their Makina Labs line! Following the hit release of The Gullwing, The Great White is a fantastic vehicle with a driver/pilot included! Check out the info from the Ramen Toy website: The GREAT WHITE is a land based sports car that transforms into a fast […]
By Nolan P Smith Today is the day! The campaign for the Super7 Thundercats Ultimates Cats’ Lair ends today, September 17th! Back it with our affiliate link HERE! Bring Third Earth into your home with this epic crowdfund! In collaboration with our friends the Berbils, our crack design team has created a monumental ThunderCats™ ULTIMATES! Cats’ Lair playset! At over […]
By Staff Reports Warner Bros. Games announced Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed video game franchise, is now available for early access on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ system, and PC as part of the Premium Edition. The Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Sept. 19. Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal […]
By Staff Reports Igloo has launched two new Playmate coolers inspired by NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, the international hit anime adapted from the original Japanese manga series by creator Masashi Kishimoto. Marking Igloo’s first anime collaboration, the all-new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Playmate Cooler Series featuring custom Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha character graphics is available now at igloocoolers.com/naruto. “We are deeply honored to […]
By Staff Reports INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces the return of INDIE Live Expo Winter 2023 along with the annual INDIE Live Expo Awards set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Game submissions for indie developers and publishers are now open […]
By Staff Reports Icon Heroes announced they have re-issued of their sold out G.I. Joe We Are Cold Slither Pins Set available now at https://www.iconheroes.com/collections/g-i-joe! Get ready to rock with the G.I. Joe Cold Slither You’ll Be Joining Us Pins Box Set, a reissue of our popular sold out We Are Cold Slither Pins Set featuring stunning new artwork by the […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor One thing that has fascinated me over the years is watching the evolution of high school comedies. Every generation gets their time to shine in the genre, and they seem to elevate to the next level every time. Being born in the 80s, we got our turn to shine when movies like Can’t Hardly Wait and […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Up, up, and away! McFarlane Toys has been on fire since they picked up the DC Comics license, and the new McFarlane Collector Series really shows the mark of excellence McFarlane is leaving with DC’s greatest heroes. Today, I am checking out the man of steel himself, Superman, as he appeared in Action Comics #1. The […]
By Rebecca Smith Coinciding with the release of Disney’s latest ride-based movie adaptation, Bones Coffee Company unveiled their Haunted Mansion box set, featuring the delightful Brownie from Beyond-Caramel Brownie flavor. As a devoted Haunted Mansion enthusiast, I was brimming with excitement to sample this brand-new coffee offering. The packaging, adorned with captivating artwork from the movie, was so artfully done […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It’s always a pleasure to stumble upon a promising story on Kickstarter, waiting for the global community to fuel its potential. I was lucky to hear from Coby Crater, the talented writer behind the intriguing graphic novel, The Codex. Currently on Kickstarter, this project is certainly worth a glance. Brought to you by Hayburner Studios, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor With our column “Let’s Kickstart This!”, we shine the virtual spotlight on amazing and deserving crowdfunding projects on the platform, Kickstarter. Today we look at the impressive Legendari Series of action figures from Metatravelers. Here is from the Kickstarter page: Presenting The Legendari Series action figures. These characters are part of a rich and intricate […]
By Staff Reports Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that TEKKEN™ 8, the upcoming entry in the legendary fighting franchise, is releasing on January 26, 2024. The game is coming exclusively to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 will harness the power of current hardware to make it the most […]
By Staff Reports Angel Studios, the distributor empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund and create, has just announced their debut anime-influenced series, GABRIEL AND THE GUARDIANS, at GalaxyCon in Austin, TX. GABRIEL AND THE GUARDIANS is an epic fantasy anime-influenced series set in the enchanting world of Ara, where Celestial beings, mortals, and dark giants collide in a […]
By Staff Reports Ahead of World Blind Awareness Month this October and in response to global demand, the LEGO Group announces LEGO® braille bricks are available to purchase for the first time through LEGO.com. The new product – LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille – is aimed at kids aged 6+ and has been designed so that anyone who […]
By Staff Reports Tickets are on sale now for the limited one-week run of “Barbie” in IMAX®, beginning September 22 on IMAX screens across North America and in select international markets. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. As a special treat for IMAX audiences […]
Rogers: The Musical Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Conceived initially as a joke and pitched to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige as such, Rogers: The Musical is something of a tiny miracle. Premiering as a gag in the Disney+ series Hawkeye, it was meant to remain just that, a fleeting and funny moment in MCU history. But when you […]
By Staff Reports Heroes & Villains, the Bioworld brand specializing in apparel and accessories made for comic book enthusiasts, is ready for a Marvelous back-to-school season with new backpacks inspired by The Avengers and Miles Morales. The backpacks (MSRP: $140) are available now on the Heroes & Villains website, you can check out both below! ABOUT HEROES & VILLAINS Heroes […]
(credit: LeftField Media) By Staff Reports Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic convention, is proud to announce three days of packed programming complete with exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, over-the-top cosplay, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 22-24. More than 50,000 pop-culture enthusiasts will unite to celebrate the strong creative community in Portland, while bringing together […]
By Staff Reports (Dark Horse) Attention all Blue Blaze Irregulars: It’s time to ride again with everyone’s favorite scientist-surgeon-entertainer-daredevil as he sets off on a new hair-raising adventure in Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League, Et Al: A Compendium of Evils! As told by the Reno Kid to Buckaroo Banzai chronicler and original screenplay writer E.M. Rauch, this tale […]
