By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith This year, DesignerCon 2024 made a bold move to the World Market Center in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be nothing short of spectacular. Known for celebrating the best in designer toys, art, and pop culture, the event raised the bar with its incredible […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta return with Absolute Batman #2, the next chapter in their DC groundbreaking Absolute title. Following the thrilling debut issue, this chapter digs deeper into Bruce Wayne’s isolated life, exploring the forces shaping his identity and the interconnected layers of Gotham’s shadowy criminal underworld. This issue reaffirms that Batman’s journey is […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Growing up, I was immersed in comic books and action figures, and G.I. Joe was at the top of my list. One of the first comics I ever read was a G.I. Joe: Special Missions issue, and my brother and I spent countless hours with our O-ring Joes—even dismantling a few in the name of experimentation, […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon, the world’s premiere art, design, and collectibles show, has released the official first-look images of 10 new BE@RBRICKs from MEDICOM TOY that are set to be released exclusively next week at DesignerCon 2024, taking place from November 15-17 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas. These BE@RBRICKs will be available at the MEDICOM TOY […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Mad Cave Studios continues to expand its Underworld Universe, now delving into the horror genre with Hour of the Wolf, the second title in this burgeoning series. While the first title delivered a spy thriller, this new release immerses us in a chilling, supernatural tale. From the mind of Mad Cave Studios CEO Mark London, alongside […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Sectaurs are back! Thanks to Oni Press and the Nacelle Company, one of nostalgia’s coolest franchises has returned, bringing with it a world filled with insect humanoids, rideable bugs, and sinister threats lurking in the shadows. This reintroduction to the Sectaurs universe is brought to life by writer Dennis Culver, artist Ramon Bachs, colorist Manoli Martinez, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This!, our segment dedicated to supporting amazing crowdfunding projects on Kickstarter. Today, we revisit a writer we have spotlighted in the past and interviewed on our podcast- Frank Gogol is back, and No Heroine is back with him with Second Chance- Part 1. Here is some info from the Kickstarter […]
By Staff Reports Today DC announced the new five-issue comic book series Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature! by creators Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads (on the Vigilante story), and Rex Ogle and Matteo Lolli (on the Eagly story), with James Gunn as story consultant. Set between seasons one and two of Max Original series Peacemaker, the comic will give […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor With their new Absolute line, DC Comics has launched a bold new universe—a darker, more unconventional take on their iconic heroes. Leading the charge is Absolute Batman, from the creative minds of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. I was eager to finally dive into this new series, and it did not disappoint. As a long-time […]
By Staff Reports After a summertime return to theaters that grossed over $53M in global box office, LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline returns to theaters for a special Halloween engagement starting on October 31st. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is excited to release its entire lineup of panels, entertainment and activations for its October 4-6 show. After delivering its most diverse and engaging show in event history in 2023, L.A. Comic Con is once again leveling up its show experience for […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Introduction: Enter the Revolution Get ready to dive into a thrilling new universe! Mad Cave Studios is launching an exciting new series this fall with Revolution 9, an assassin-driven story that’s part of a larger, interconnected universe. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time fan of Mad Cave, this standalone tale will have you hooked. With […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor As a lifelong Popeye fan, the Sailor Man’s adventures have always held a special place in my heart. The classic cartoons are timeless, and it’s exciting to see Popeye brought back into the spotlight. Thanks to Massive Publishing, we now have “Eye Lie Popeye”—a manga-inspired series that dares to explore a burning question: how did Popeye […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan Smith, Kevin Hoskinson, and Rebecca Smith This past weekend, Rose City Comic Con 2024 took over Portland, bringing the best of pop culture to the forefront. Pastrami Nation was there, and for two of us, it was our very first time experiencing Rose City. Although I’m a newcomer to this convention, I’m […]
By Staff Reports Complexly and Creative Beast Studio launched a new line of prehistoric elephant action figures inspired by weekly YouTube series PBS Eons with a BackerKit campaign. Depicting extinct proboscideans (elephants and their close relatives), these scientifically accurate, hand painted, and fully articulated action figures give fans of the popular Eons series and those who love majestic megafauna the […]
By Staff Reports Since its re-release on August 15th, LAIKA’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline has garnered $38.3M at the global box office. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats. The 15th anniversary Coraline showings also include an early glimpse of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The Norseman is here! Check out the details from Frazetta Girls website: Introducing the Norseman 1:12 Scale Action Figure by ICON Collectibles™, inspired by Frank Frazetta’s iconic 1972 painting. The Norseman figure is fully articulated and comes equipped with multiple weapon accessories, interchangeable heads and hair, a soft goods cape, and more– all in collector […]
By Staff Reports This coming Sunday, August 18th, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will officially reach the one-year mark since its launch last summer! To celebrate, the team at Gun Interactive has shared new DLC bundles, free weapon skins, as well as further details about upcoming content. Beginning today, Double XP weekend is now in effect, lasting until Tuesday, August […]
By Staff Reports Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), AirConsole, and BMW Group announced that Mattel’s classic card game UNO TM will be revealed next week for in-car gaming in Cologne, Germany at gamescom 2024, the world’s largest, leading event for video games. Visitors to the AirConsole booth (Hall 10.1, Stand B028 – C029) will be the first to experience UNO ® […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is thrilled to announce that it will host Gonna Need Milk’s inaugural The Milk Cup LAN Fortnite Championship on October 5, 2024 in the Gaming Hall. This exciting event will feature 99 of the best women gamers competing for their share of […]
By Staff Reports Flamingo will rise from the ashes in RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE, the can’t miss Valiant Comics crossover event arriving in comic shops September 18th. Alien Books (and the villainous Dr. Silk) are set to dramatically break the rules of the Valiant Universe in the four-issue event series RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE! Imagine a world free […]
By Staff Reports Saturday at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted an extraordinary musical celebration for Disney’s biggest fans as he unveiled the future for Disney parks, cruise ships and beyond, including the future of storytelling made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic Games. Major announcements, surprise celebrity guests and […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Are you looking for the Walmart Collector Con exclusives from Nacelle? They are all up now and ready to be pre-ordered! We spoke to Nacelle’s Brian Volk-Weiss at SDCC about these awesome offerings! See the video below! Garloo (or Garblue): https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Great-Garloo-Walmart-Exclusive-Blue-Variant/5765004139 Robo Force Fireproof Maxx89: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Robo-Force-Wave-1-Fireproof-Maxx89-Walmart-Exclusive/5576797010 Sectaurs- Night Fighting Dargon: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sectaurs-Night-Fighting-Dargon-Walmart-Exclusive/5782256366
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announced the addition of Anjelica Huston (also known for The Grifters, The Witches, Prizzi’s Honor) to its lineup for this year’s October 4-6 event. The inclusion of Huston completes L.A. Comic Con’s Addams Family cast reunion panel, as she will be joined on stage alongside […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Ahsoka) as one of the main headliners for L.A. Comic Con 2024, making an appearance on Sunday, October 6th. Christensen joins fellow Star […]
By Staff Reports Nacelle, the Burbank-based diversified media company known for Netflix’s The Toys/Movies That Made Us, Disney’s Behind the Attraction, and the upcoming NacelleVerse animated universe featuring Biker Mice from Mars and RoboForce, is excited to announce that NacelleVerse toys will now be available at Walmart. Starting the Summer of 2024, NacelleVerse action figures will be available in select […]
By Staff Reports Today, Disney announced that the first single from the upcoming album A Whole New Sound is multi-platinum band Simple Plan’s rendition of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” in honor of The Lion King from Walt Disney Animation Studios and its 30th anniversary. This pop-punk cover, available now on all streaming platforms (including Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music […]
By Staff Reports The Op Games, a leading creator of board games announced the release of its Blank Slate Challenge (MSRP: $14.99), a thrilling game of insight and synchrony. Building on the success of its predecessor, Blank Slate, this new iteration introduces a cooperative aspect that challenge partners and is designed to spark laughter and friendly competition. A game full […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor When The Loyal Subjects (TLS Toy) announced the launch of nostalgic favorites like Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite, fans of all ages were ecstatic. Growing up, my sister loved Strawberry Shortcake, so I was excited to review the new Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bake Shop—a big thanks to TLS Toy for sending this over. Let’s dive in. […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios announced today the exclusive BRZRKR items available for purchase at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024 (Booth #2229) from July 24-28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Available each day of the convention, BOOM! Studios will be selling BRZRKR: A FACEFUL OF BULLETS #1 with an exclusive convention cover illustrated by InHyuk […]