By Nolan P. Smith Editor Battletoads is one of my fondest memories when it comes to video games during my childhood. The classic beat’em up puts you in the shoes of one of three of the fantastic Battletoads. The games were excellent, and I have always included them in my list of top video game protagonists. Thanks to Premium DNA […]
By Staff Reports 2K announced WWE® 2K24, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be coming soon for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. As he burns a path through WWE in an effort to claim world championship gold and fulfill his destiny, “The […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I am back with my favorite column at Pastrami Nation- Let’s Kickstart This! Today, we once again shine down the spotlight on a deserving Kickstarter project, and it’s an amazing one. Enter The Winter King, a wordless graphic novella about a coyote- yes, it already sounds amazing. Here is directly from the Kickstarter page: Featuring […]
By Staff Reports Co-writers and father-daughter team Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters) and Naomi Sacks join forces with fan-favorite artist Marco Lorenzana (Incredible Hulk) for a YA graphic novel that explores real-world mental health struggles through a fantastical lens in the upcoming, A Haunted Girl. It will hit shelves this May from Image Comics. The graphic novel will also […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Join Pastrami Nation Editor Nolan Smith and he speaks with the CEO of Mad Cave Studios, Mark London! This year marks the 10 year anniversary of Mad Cave, and we dive into the celebration! Learn how Mad Cave started, how one of their most successful books came from their talent search, London’s view on A.I. […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor The Nacelle Company burst onto the action figure scene with their amazing Robo Force figures. Now, they have resurrected another beloved franchise from the depths of toy store nostalgia: Sectaurs! Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion was a fantastic action figure line, comic book series, and animated show that first emerged in 1985. The concept of blending humanoids […]
By Staff Reports Nacelle (The Movies That Made Us, Behind the Attraction, Icons Unearthed) and Culturefly are teaming up to announce a new shopping destination exclusively at Walmart. An in-store ‘Movies That Made Us’ branded collection will showcase new products inspired by iconic films in over 2000 Walmart stores starting Feb. 9, 2024. The partnership enables Nacelle to expand their […]
By Staff Reports Announcing the first look at the DICK TRACY comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with Tribune Content Agency and New Wave Comics! The iconic sleuth returns in this series debut from bestselling and award-winning authors Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and Michael Moreci (Barbaric), and renowned artist Geraldo Borges (Nightwing), with creative consultation from Chantelle […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse Comics Presents “Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Crash Landing” and fan-favorite character Ty Yorrick in “Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures—Saber for Hire” Check them out now! Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Crash LandingThe fight for Light and Life wages on in Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Crash Landing, […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The BST AXN Line: A Continual Delight As a seasoned reviewer and an ardent fan of The Loyal Subjects’ BST AXN line, I eagerly anticipated their latest offering. This time, it’s a special treat for comic book aficionados: the IDW interpretation of The Shredder from the acclaimed “Shredder in Hell” series. This set isn’t just […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Berserk – A Legacy in Manga and Anime For fans of the iconic manga and anime series Berserk, Bandai Collectibles’ announcement of the addition of the series’ protagonist, Guts, to the S.H. Figuarts line was nothing short of thrilling. As a fervent admirer of the series, I was ecstatic to get my hands on the […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor (Anaheim)– DesignerCon, the beloved arts, design, and collectibles extravaganza, has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, it has introduced me to countless innovative companies and talented artists. That’s why I was excited as I embarked on my journey to the 2023 DesignerCon in Anaheim, knowing that the convention would find […]
By Staff Reports Warner Bros. Pictures is partnering with the nonprofit association Coral Gardeners on the digital activation “The Lost Colors.” Together, they invite audiences around the world to bring back colors to the trailer of the highly anticipated “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”—releasing internationally on Dec 20th and in North America on Dec 22nd—by donating to support reef restoration […]
By Staff Reports TNA Wrestling is returning to the action figure market through a long-term contract with PowerTown Wrestling to produce collectible TNA Action Figures & Accessories, it was jointly announced this week. Pre-sale orders for Series One will begin in March 2024 and the figures will be shipped in August 2024. Series Two of the TNA Wrestling Action Figures […]
Today is the day! We will be at Apollo Restaurant in Victorville, CA at 2pm for our Christmas Toy Giveaway. The annual event has the pop culture hub Pastrami Nation teaming up with the Best Burgers in the High Desert, Apollo Restaurant to spread holiday cheer in the High Desert. We have over 120 toys to giveaway: It is first […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor In the world of 1/12 scale action figures, S.H. Figuarts stands out as a frontrunner. Their recent release of Deadpool 2’s iconic ‘Merc with a Mouth’ action figure not only upholds this reputation but sets a new benchmark in the field. As an avid collector of Deadpool figures, particularly in the 5/6 inch category, my […]
By Staff Reports Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) announced that Monster Hunter Wilds, the next game in the critically acclaimed Monster Hunter series, is scheduled for release in 2025. Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest title in the series and the first all-new mainline entry since Monster Hunter Rise was released in 2021. Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for release in […]
By Staff Reports Berify, a multi-patented authentication solutions and an immersive experience ecosystem, is proud to partner with DesignerCon to introduce the first “Purchased at DesignerCon 2023” and “DCON Exclusive 2023” Stickers. Our state-of-the-art tamper-proof NFC smart tag is compatible with any NFC-enabled smartphone. This innovative feature allows seamless product authentication on the blockchain while unlocking exclusive, enhanced experiences for […]
By Staff Reports Millarworld, home to Mark Millar’s award-winning series from Wanted to Big Game, Nemesis, Jupiter’s Legacy, The Magic Order, and many more, is moving house to Dark Horse Comics! The extensive publishing partnership will include collections of previously published material as well as five new series in 2024 including a Nemesis comic series, Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery, and other […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith The Los Angeles Comic Con (LACC) made a grand return to the LA Convention Center this year, marking Pastrami Nation’s comeback after a four-year break. The question on everyone’s mind was: what would this year’s premier comic convention in the City of Angels offer? The answer: […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Fwoosh Toys announced their Yokai Skeleton and Power-Con exclusive are now in stock! This 6-inch scale skeleton figure includes swappable parts, multiple accessories, and features over 25 points of articulation! Impressive as one, or part of a skeleton army, this figure is ready to invade your shelves as part of our all-new Fwoosh Toys Yokai […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Care Bear stare! Premium DNA is ecstatic to introduce its new Care Bears Classics action figures and accessories! Save 20% by preordering today on Cyber Monday! Each 4.5″ Care Bears action figure is meticulously sculpted with intricate detail and features 26 points of articulation, classic toy inspired accessories, and 2 head sculpts — one with […]
By Staff Reports Today, art, design, and collectibles mega-show DesignerCon (DCON) announced it will return for its 18th annual convention, spanning December 15-17, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. DesignerCon celebrates all things collectible toys, customs, and designer apparel, featuring the latest in urban, underground, and pop art design. The 2023 convention will welcome 600 vendors and […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Premium DNA Toys, the same company that brought you Madballs and Battletoads, has an amazing Cyber Monday with a discount on their brand new Mars Attacks line! Ack ack ack! Premium DNA is thrilled to announce the arrival of our comprehensive line of action figures and accessories celebrating the artwork of Mars Attacks! Wave 1 […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor We wanted to send a huge congratulations to The World of Myth Bits podcast, as they hit the 250 episode milestone today! Host Tim Law and The World of Myth Bits Podcast celebrates its 250th episode. First airing August 20, 2018 originally hosted by Mike Lutz and Stephanie J. Bardy, and for the last five […]
By Staff Reports Neopets is making its first-ever appearance at L.A. Comic Con (LACC) from December 1 to 3, 2023 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, complete with enough classic Neopian flair to celebrate 25 years of magic and whimsy! Fans can look forward to engaging with brand representatives from The Neopets Team with event-exclusive merch, giveaways, and social media […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Super7’s Ultimates! line is renowned for revitalizing iconic characters and franchises in the form of meticulously crafted action figures. A standout in their collection is the Nosferatu figure, a tribute to the legendary character from the 1922 silent horror film, “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.” This film, directed by F.W. Murnau, is an unauthorized adaptation […]
By Staff Reports In just days, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (“BNTCA”) will hold its event, GUNDAM Fan e-Festival 2023 (“GFeF2023”), online for 18 days from November 23rd to December 10th, 2023. The theme of this year’s event is “Made for the fans” and there will be a variety of content that all types of fans and all generations […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is excited to announce its 2024 Free Comic Book Day titles including FLASH GORDON and GATCHAMAN, and Papercutz titles ASTERIX and Nickelodeon’s THE LOUD HOUSE! Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are a legendary duo in the realm of graphic novels, known for their intricate storytelling and compelling artwork. Their works like “Criminal,” “Pulp,” and “Fatale” have left indelible marks on the genre. With “Where the Body Was,” they return, steering us into a gripping murder mystery set in the relaxed atmosphere […]