Pour Yourself a Red One: Introducing the KegChup – the First Keg of Unmistakably Rich HEINZ Ketchup

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 […]

Bricks & Minifigs Surpasses 300th Store, Doubling Growth in Just Two Years

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 […]

Spirit of the Shadows #1 Review

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, […]

Neon Inferno Review

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 […]

Dead Man’s Wire Review

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 […]

LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH-Coming This March from Nakama Press

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 […]

Barbarian Behind Bars #1 Review

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 […]

Let’s Kickstart This! Ayot Nom-Cost of Return

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 […]

Introducing LEGO® SMART Play™: Bringing your creations to life

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 & […]

Top 5 Action Figures of 2025

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 […]