By Nolan P. Smith Editor It is with a heavy heart that I write this, as Pastrami Nation has lost one of its own. This week, reviewer and podcaster Josh Kontos passed away. Kontos has been on a number of podcast episodes when we broadcasted live from Linebreakers in Victorville, CA. He was also our chief builder of model kits, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Ramen Toy has announced the next figure in their 80’s Commander line, and its the fan favorite Apace Commander!!! I have the trio of the 80’s Commanders and they are some of the best figures I have picked up in recent memory, so I can absolutely vouch for the quality of Ramen Toy! Check out […]
By Staff Reports Actor Kevin Conroy, the most beloved voice of Batman in the animated history of the character, died Thursday at age 66 after a short battle with cancer. A noted stage, film and television performer, Conroy rose to unparalleled voice acting fame as the title character of the landmark Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1996). He would establish never-to-be-broken […]
By Staff Reports It is one of my favorite modern anime, and now thanks to Titan Comics, we get the Director’s Cut edition of Afro Samurai, hitting shelves this December. Here is the info and trailer for the book! AFRO SAMURAI VOL. 1 Writer/Artist: Takashi Okazaki Publisher: Titan Manga (imprint of Titan Comics) 176 pages, SC, $19.99/£14.99 ISBN: 9781787739000 On […]
By Staff Reports National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) has opened their action figure vault and found long-lost treasures from the past that collectors may have missed during their first run. This warehouse action figure find of the year (sorry, Star Wars™) includes limited-edition 1/4 scale figures from Batman, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween and more. These limited-edition items will […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, has announced that William Shatner, the legendary Star Trek actor who played James T. Kirk in The Original Series, will be its headline guest on Sunday, December 4, 2022. William Shatner will partake in a main stage panel, sign autographs for fans, and participate in photos […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon has amassed an undeniable community of loyal and enthusiastic followers. Over the last 17 years, they have been dedicated to the pursuit of and appreciation for art toys, eagerly celebrating the newest releases. This year, DesignerCon provides a plethora of new and exciting, supported by returning fan favorites, for the ultimate collector experience. 9 unique collectible […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, has announced that Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will be its headline speaker on Friday, December 2, 2022. He and the other celebrity guests will meet with fans, take […]
By Staff Reports The Holiday season is one that many families cherish, but for others it can be a challenging time. With this year’s #BuildToGive initiative, the LEGO Group is encouraging families to use their creativity to build a gift from LEGO® bricks, which will be turned into a gift for another child somewhere else in the world. #BuildToGive will […]
By Staff Reports In Partnership with Turner Classic Movies and Whatnot, The Ed Asner Family Center returns for their third year retelling the classic holiday tale of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with a star studded virtual table read. The impressive cast includes Brendan Fraser, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, JK Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Jim Beaver, Brent Spiner, Phil Lamarr, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor We love to shine the crowdfunding spotlight down on deserving projects, and today we check out a project from one of Pastrami Nation’s favorite artists: Ricardo Delgado. Here us from the Kickstarter page for The Art of Dracula from Clover Press: Following the successful sold-out illustrated novel, Dracula of Transylvania, creator Ricardo Delgado now turns […]
By Staff Reports Comics and graphic novel publisher ABLAZE takes readers on an out of thisworld journey to the Red Planet, led by an unlikely astronaut anti-hero, as it launches the newseries, TRAVELING TO MARS, with issue 1 on sale November 9th, in-print and digitally.Eisner Award winning writer, Mark Russell, and rising star Italian artist, Roberto Meli, ponderego, mortality, and […]
By Staff Reports In partnership with The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA), Funko’s latest Pops! With Purpose collection is now available, featuring fan-favorite movie pets, including the lovable Einstein from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Back to the Future and Dorothy’s pup Toto from “The Wizard of Oz.” Available now exclusively on Funko.com, $10 per […]
(photo credit – Christian Black) By Staff Reports Today, Disney+ announced the cast for “The Acolyte,” an upcoming original Star Wars series from Lucasfilm. Joining the previously announced Amandla Stenberg (“The Hate U Give”) are Emmy Award-winner Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Manny Jacinto (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Dafne Keen (“His Dark Materials”), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen & Slim”), Rebecca Henderson (“Inventing Anna”), […]
By Staff Reports Super7 has revealed TMNT Ultimates! Wave 9!!! Featuring a peacenik teen from Dimension X, a hoopster in a half-shell, a dynamic alien duo, a mutant cockroach, and a certain fuzzy ninja master, it’s the latest wave of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ULTIMATES! The made-to-order 7” scale TMNT ULTIMATES! Figures of Zak, the Neutrino, Slam Dunkin’ Don, Wingnut […]
By Staff Reports On November 6, 1983, Will Byers went missing in Hawkins, Indiana. Long after the town gave up the search, his friends kept looking… and discovered a mysterious girl known only by a number: Eleven. She was alone, hunted, and extremely powerful. Eleven would stop at nothing to help them find their friend. Stranger Things fans everywhere celebrate […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It has been absolutely on fire, and it is coming to an end in just a few hours. It is The Monkey King from Magnetic Press, and it is smashing through all expectations. Based on the legendary tale Journey to the West, get on board with this modern classic before time runs out! You can […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor When Allegiance Arts made its way on the scene, I was super excited. Awesome stories and creators, a break from the Big Two fatigue- books like Norah and Bass Reeves were so memorable. Well, thanks to IndieGoGo, Bass Reeves rides again as a softcover and hardcover collection. Here is from the campaign page: Writer Kevin […]
By Staff Reports The Last of Us is coming to the small screen this January, thanks to HBO. The nine-episode first season of the HBO Original drama series THE LAST OF US debuts SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 at 9:00p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream in 4K on HBO Max. THE LAST OF US takes place 20 years […]
By Staff Reports There’s something special about the feeling of opening a Happy Meal at McDonald’s to see what’s inside. And starting today, fans can experience a whole new set of feels with a Happy Meal inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” hitting theaters Nov. 11. The new Happy Meal brings the world of Wakanda to life in restaurants […]
By Staff Reports (NHL.com) Two years and 32 designs later, the NHL Reverse Retro jerseys are here. The NHL and adidas unveiled the 2022-23 season jerseys on Thursday. Each jersey includes the signature NHL Authentic Shield, showcasing the retro orange and black colors, while also displaying bold color combinations and tributes from each club’s past. Brian Jennings, chief brand officer […]
By Staff Reports Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ: DLPN) is pleased to report its flagship NFT (non-fungible token) collection, Creature Chronicles – an intergalactic, immersive storytelling experience from former Marvel Studios’ artist Anthony Francisco – sold out in just 90 minutes on the afternoon of Sunday October 2, 2022. The first Creature Chronicles collection, developed and marketed by Dolphin’s Web3 division We […]
By Staff Reports Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced it is collaborating with Marvel on a long-term deal to develop at least three new action adventure games that will be available for consoles and PC. Each of these games will be their own original story set in the Marvel universe with the first title in-development being a single player, third […]
By Staff Reports Global publisher Titan Comics and entertainment studio Heroic Signatures are excited to reveal more details about their new co-publishing venture for Robert E. Howard’s most famous creation, Conan the Barbarian. Launching in comic shops and digital devices in July 2023, thebrand-new Conan the Barbarian ongoing comic will be written by acclaimed and long-time Conan comic book scribe Jim Zub (Thunderbolts, Uncanny Avengers), and will feature the stunning art of Roberto […]
By Staff Reports When the ThunderCats had to flee the doomed planet of Thundera on the Royal Flagship, Jaga sacrificed himself to guide the damaged vessel safely to Third Earth. Super7 honors his bravery with this 7” scale ThunderCats ULTIMATES! Ghost Jaga figure, inspired by the episode “The Ghost Warrior.” Featuring a ghostly translucent blue appearance, the Ghost Jaga ULTIMATES! […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed today the variant covers of KNOW YOUR STATION #1 by fan-favorite artists Jenny Frison (Once Upon a Time at the End of the World) and Tula Lotay (Faithless). KNOW YOUR STATION is a brand new five-issue limited series from the highly acclaimed writer Sarah Gailey (Eat the Rich, Magic for Liars), with star artist […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Growing up, one of my favorite G.I. Joe figures was Dusty. Being from the desert, I loved his gear and color scheme- it set him apart from the other characters. With this exclusive figure, we get a new desert-themed soldier thanks to Valaverse- Action Force’s Desert Rat. Big shout out to Valaverse for the review opportunity! […]
By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company, the studio behind Movies That Made Us, Toys That Made Us, Behind The Attraction, Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, Icons Unearthed, and A Toy Store Near You, are excited to announce that their 24/7 OTT channel, NacellePop, will debut exclusively on Amazon Freevee on October 25, 2022. NacellePop features 24/7 continuous linear […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor It’s considered a classic in the world of cinema- 2001: A Space Odyssey. The 1968 film by the legendary Stanley Kubrick has become a cult classic and is still celebrated today, some 54 years after its release. Thanks to Super7, the classic lives on in a 7-inch Ultimates! lineup- today, I am looking at one […]
By Staff Reports Warner Bros. Games and DC announced that Gotham Knights,the new open-world, third-person action RPG (role-playing game),is now available for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S and PC and is playable either solo or as a two-player online* cooperative (co-op) experience. Developed by Warner Bros. Games Montréal, Gotham Knights features Batman Family characters – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and […]