By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Mad Cave Studios kicks off its ambitious new sci-fi mini-series Vanishing Point with a powerhouse first issue, and if this debut is any indication, we’re in for something special. Each issue in this six-part series is a standalone story set deep within the sci-fi realm. For the opener, writer Mark Russell (Not All Robots, The Flintstones) […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation When it comes to prehistoric perfection, few do it better than Creative Beast Studio. Their Beasts of the Mesozoic line brought dinosaurs roaring back to toy shelves in epic fashion. Now, with Beasts of the Cenozoic, the spotlight shifts to the mighty mammals that ruled after the extinction event—and leading the charge is […]
By Staff Reports Breakfast just got even better! Starting March 27th at 9:00 AM PST, you’ll be able to pre-order the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Tony the Tiger™ 1:12 scale action figure from Jada Toys. This iconic collectible brings the legendary Tony to your shelf with all his GR-R-REAT energy and charm! Whether you’ve been a fan of Tony since childhood […]
By Staff Reports Born of battle and forged in steel—Conan rises! The first official Conan The Barbarian® Action figure from ICON Collectibles™ has arrived. Featuring premium articulation and lifelike sculpting, this collectible brings Frank Frazetta’s iconic vision of Robert E. Howard’s warrior to life. The Cimmerian is armed with two swappable portrait heads, multiple hand sets, and a fearsome arsenal […]
By Staff Reports This summer, Mad Cave Studios invites readers into the shadows with ENDLESS NIGHT, a genre-smashing collision of archetypal heroes by celebrated writer Mark London (Battlecats, Hunt.Kill.Repeat.) and acclaimed artist Tom Derenick (Justice League)! With its brooding cityscape, morally complex figures, and relentless descent into mystery, Endless Night is a defining and compelling event in Mark London’s Underworld […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Some reviews hit a little differently—and this one’s been a long time coming. I first connected with Esteban Cifuentes when his original action figure line, F.I.S.T., was just kicking off. His passion and vision were undeniable from the start. We even had him on the Pastrami Nation Podcast, and I was fortunate enough […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation He’s the fastest man alive—but in Absolute Flash #1, he’s also something brand new. With the launch of DC’s Absolute line, the Scarlet Speedster gets a bold reimagining that races out of the gate at full speed—and never looks back. From the powerhouse creative team of Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas, and Tom […]
By Staff Reports Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, is proud to announce the long-awaited return to the Eisner Award-nominated world of THE SIXTH GUN this July as acclaimed co-creators Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and Brian Hurtt (The Midnite Show) usher in THE SIXTH GUN: BATTLE FOR THE SIX […]
By Staff Reports When an asteroid unleashes a horde of alien monsters known as Bio-Titans, Earth must turn to a suit of extraterrestrial battle armor to save the day — but there’s just one catch. Because the only creature on the planet capable of turning it on… is an 11-inch-tall terrier named Holly. With the Bio-Titan threat escalating by the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Last time, I checked out Vinnie and his Radical Rocket Sled, a release that set the bar insanely high for Nacelle’s Biker Mice from Mars line. Today, we’re looking at the leader of the pack himself—Throttle—and his Monster Martian Bike. Does this duo hold the top spot for the Biker Mice revival? Let’s […]
By Staff Reports Street Fighter fans! Get ready to add a legendary warrior to your collection: the Ultra Street Fighter II Guile (Player 2) 1:12 scale action figure by Jada Toys is making its way to Target as an exclusive release in early April. But here’s the kicker – you can secure yours before anyone else at WonderCon 2025 in […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation The Nacelle Company and Seven Bucks Productions announced today that their RoboForce Animated Series will debut April 12th on Tubi! Not only that, but mega star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson helped announce it to the world today: Do you smell that RoboForce is cooking? Check out the trailer below!
By Staff Reports After more than two decades, a team of industry veterans has united to bring back one of gaming’s most iconic brands. Acclaim, the legendary video game publisher known for its groundbreaking titles in the ‘80s and ‘90s, is officially returning with a bold vision aimed at revitalizing the gaming landscape. Originally founded in 1987, the relaunch marks […]
By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today unveiled the lineup for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo’s (C2E2) first comedy programming track, featuring laugh-out-loud stand-up shows, improv troupes, and celebrity comedians. C2E2 returns to McCormick Place from April 11 through April 13 with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. Comedy programming […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Split Fiction is a new co-op game from Hazelight Studios, the company behind the cult hits It Takes Two and Brothers. In the game, you and a friend take on the roles of Mio and Zoe, two writers who participate in a revolutionary experiment that will transform the future of storytelling. After an unfortunate accident, they […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation The ’80s and ’90s were a golden era for action-packed, anthropomorphic heroes—Thundercats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tigersharks, and, of course, the Biker Mice from Mars. Thanks to the Nacelle Company, the Biker Mice are back in action with a new comic series, an upcoming animated reboot, and—what we’re here for—an absolutely killer line […]
By Staff Reports After its attendance at the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany this January, Blokees, a Chinese brand specializing in building block figure toys, made another major move in March by unveiling its latest products at the 2025 Toy Fair New York. At this year’s event, Blokees hosted the world premiere of its first edition of the Minion Magic Series, based […]
By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company (RoboForce: The Animated Series, The Toys/Movies That Made Us, Biker Mice from Mars) have revealed the character lineup for wave two of the RoboForce action figure line, ahead of the highly anticipated RoboForce: The Animated Series (Co-Produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions), which is due to premiere on Tubi in […]
By: Arturo Garcia Jr.Reviewer IDW has expanded its Godzilla Comic Books in this series of Godzilla vs. America. Over the years, IDW has published many Godzilla comic books. This one-shot is Godzilla vs. Chicago, where four unique stories involving Godzilla in Chicago are collected into one issue. The artwork in all four stories is fantastic. The first story starts Fangoolie, a […]