By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation From the Nacelle Company comes the C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa, Sheriff Terrorbull figure! For $35, this is a steal of a deal- absolutely amazing figure! You can pick up all the Moo Mesa figures today at nacallestore.com!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Who isn’t a fan of James O’Barr’s The Crow? Well, his iconic work is coming to life as an action figure, thanks to Trick Or Treat Studios, and its now up for pre-order! “Trick or Treat Studios is proud to present the Absolute Eric 7″ Figure straight from the pages of James […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Premium DNA Toys, the company that brought us Battletoads, Barnyard Commandos and more has been the talk of the New York Toy Fair with their AMAZING Contra figures! Here is the info directly from the website: The Alien terrorist group Red Falcon has built a stronghold in the Galuga Archipelago, bent on […]
By Staff Reports Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro are proud to announce the first-ever hardcover edition of the two comic adaptations of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, commemorating the film’s 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion. THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Deluxe Edition will be available in comic shops on August 12, 2026. The epic story […]
By Staff Reports Playmates Toys, under the name ‘Borant Corporation,’ will unveil its inaugural line of Dungeon Crawler Carl collectibles this week, based on Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG series about a man and his ex-girlfriend’s cat who are forced to survive a post-apocalyptic, intergalactic gameshow. The Dungeon Crawler Carl line, including figures, statue scenes, “loot boxes,” plush and more, will be showcased […]
By Staff Reports Kayou, China’s No.1 collectibles company and top trading card brand, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, has introduced today the MY LITTLE PONY Friendship Eternal Cards – Moon Edition 2 in the U.S. The release kicks off the “Chase the Magic” Sweepstakes, offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to collaborate on a brand-new pony […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Check out our review of Two Sleepy People, in theaters now.
By Staff Reports After yesterday’s debut of the WWE® 2K26 Showcase trailer, 2K unveiled the latest Ringside Report, offering more details on 2K Showcase: Punked, narrated by cover star CM Punk himself. In 2K Showcase: Punked, players step into the boots of one of the most influential and subversive Superstars in WWE history for a very personal journey, blending authentic […]
By Staff Reports –EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 revealed its official Super Bowl LX Simulation, predicting the Seattle Seahawks to win 23-20, and giving fans an early look at how the biggest game of the year could unfold. The last time the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks played against each other in a Super Bowl, the Madden simulation accurately […]
By Staff Reports Just in time for the Big Game, HEINZ is cracking open a new way to enjoy America’s favorite condiment. Introducing the HEINZ KegChup – the first-ever keg of unmistakably rich HEINZ ketchup. Inspired by a solution the beer industry has tapped countless times to ensure fans never run dry, the HEINZ KegChup allows watch parties to never […]
By Staff Reports Bricks & Minifigs, an authorized LEGO® reseller specializing in buying, trading, and selling LEGO® products, proudly surpassed 300 stores in 2025. Through its buy, sell, and trade model, each location gives unused LEGO items a second life with new builders, demonstrating the company’s continued success as a franchise-driven, in-person retailer. Since 2023, Bricks & Minifigs has opened […]
By Staff Reports Welcome back to the wild world of WWE 2K26 where The Show Never Stops. This weekend, WWE 2K26 revealed the covers for the Attitude Era Edition on Friday Night SmackDown and the Monday Night War Edition during Saturday Night’s Main Event. Check them out below!
Spirit of the Shadows #1 ReviewBy Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation The afterlife is one of humanity’s greatest mysteries—where do we go when it’s all said and done? For Erik Leroux, the answer is complicated. On one hand, he’s reunited with the love of his life, Katrina. On the other, he wakes up dressed like a surreal hero-villain hybrid, […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation I’ve always had a soft spot for retro games. The straightforward gameplay, pixel-perfect visuals, and pick-up-and-play fun—that’s my jam. So when I heard about Neon Inferno from Retroware and Zenovia Interactive, my interest was instantly piqued. After spending several hours with the game, I can confidently say this is a cyberpunk-soaked, retro gamer’s […]
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Dead Man’s Wire Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Even though Dead Man’s Wire takes place in 1977, it’s a story with themes that very much resonate today. Based on a true story, the film is about Tony Kiritsis, a man who entered the office of Richard Hall and took him hostage for almost three days. Richard […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor I had moment to put together this awesome piece of Bat-Lore, the LEGO Gotham City Skyline! Check it out!!!
By Staff Reports Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, invites readers into a quiet, unsettling mystery where memory, belief, and unresolved history collide… An original 180-page young adult graphic novel from Brazilian writer and illustrator Cassio Ribeiro (Iris Complex, Sara Animals, Navigating with You), LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH unfolds as a small-town mystery shaped by emotional realism and […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Dropping a battle-hardened barbarian into the modern world is already a bad idea. Locking him inside a maximum-security prison? Even worse. That’s the smart, high-concept premise behind Barbarian Behind Bars #1, the new series from Mad Cave Studios that blends fantasy and crime drama in a way that immediately stands out. When a […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation We are back with “Let’s Kickstart This!” for 2026! To kick off the new year, we are spotlighting a comic book from Dark Myth Comics: Ayot Nom-Cost of Return! Ayot Nom: Cost of Return is a black and white, 22-page comic about consequence, identity, and violence you cannot outrun. This project follows Ayot […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Who doesn’t want some free comics? Dark Myth Comics will be releasing a comic strip FOR FREE, every Saturday- check out this week’s comic strip below! Head over to their website HERE to check it out!
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Icon Heroes has opened preorders for War Tiger & Prowlor, a new limited-production that should hit the sweet spot for fans of classic fantasy action figures. Designed by Four Horsemen Studios, War Tiger and Prowlor are elite CLAWS warriors inspired by the look and feel of ’80s fantasy toy lines. Both figures are […]
By Staff Reports (LEGO)– The LEGO Group has unveiled LEGO® SMART Play™, a new interactive platform set to transform LEGO play experiences for kids and families. With this exciting innovation, builders can bring their LEGO creations to life in ways they’ve never imagined! Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in a presentation from Julia Goldin, Chief Product & […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Who doesn’t want some free comics? Dark Myth Comics will be releasing a comic strip FOR FREE, every Saturday! Head over to their website HERE to check it out!
By Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith Founders | Pastrami Nation It was a great year for action figures in 2025- and we have selected our Top 5 of the year, in no particular order! S.H. Figuarts Taro Sakamoto – Bandai Collectibles/ Tamashii Nations Sakamoto Days was a breakout hit in 2025, as Netflix brought the anime stateside. Bandai […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces a 60-day extension to its fan investment campaign on StartEngine, giving supporters more time to become an owner and help shape the next chapter of the convention. With a minimum of only $300 to invest in a major fan convention, the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation All in all, 2025 was a great year for film. There were certainly some misfires, but for the most part, it was full of wonderful and interesting surprises. Despite the drama surrounding the studio, Warner Bros came out on top with one of the most successful slates in years. Both the MCU […]
By Staff Reports Ring in the new year with a bombastic sci-fi martial arts epic from Nakama Press! Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is thrilled to give a first look at CYBER PHOENIX—a high‑octane fusion of martial arts mayhem and speculative science fiction from Andy Seto (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Shaolin Soccer), one of Hong Kong’s most […]
By Staff Reports Time’s almost up to get your hands on a physical edition of one of 2025’s hottest indie releases. Pre-orders for Retroware and Zenovia Interactive’s Neon Inferno, which has been setting the internet ablaze since launching on consoles and Steam last month, close next Sunday, December 28, at 11:59 PM EST over at Limited Run Games. The latest […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce HONOR & CURSE: ETERNAL, the long-awaited continuation of the hit series that first introduced readers to Genshi Sakagura—forced into a destiny he never asked for, and now, six hundred years later, the silence breaks… Created and written by Mark London (Underworld), with art and retailer incentive cover by Spanish comic […]
