By Staff Reports COMIC TAGS is a way to both distribute and collect digital comic books that addresses some of the biggest problems that comic publishers and comic collectors face. COMIC TAGS are a hybrid of comic books and trading cards. These limited edition collectible cards each have a unique scratch off code to download a PDF copy of the graphic […]
By Staff Reports Hero Collector – award-winning designers and publishers of high-quality collectibles from across the worlds of pop culture – is joining forces with Hasbro to launch their first ever Kickstarter campaign: an all-new Transformers Chess Set! This epic chess set will feature 32 unique game pieces – 16 for the heroic Autobots and 16 for the villainous Decepticons […]
By Nolan P Smith When Boss Fight Studios announced that they would be doing a line of action figures called the Legends of Lucha Libre, I was intrigued. Being a massive pro wrestling fan and a massive fan of the luchadores statewide and worldwide, the potential here is real. The first two figures released are at the top of the […]
By Staff Reports Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced the return of Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 on October 22-23, 2021, which promises fans in the US, Canada and UK one-of-a-kind experiences to celebrate the company’s iconic brands through engaging brand panels, exclusive content drops, over 50 new product reveals, celebrity appearances, exclusive Pulse Premium Member opportunities, fan interactivity and more. Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel. Presenting fans with the best in entertainment and toys, Hasbro Pulse Con will showcase […]
By Staff Reports The Simpsons ULTIMATES! Wave 1 is inspired by some of your favorite episodes, like “Deep Space Homer,” “Itchy & Scratchy Land” and “The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show.” Deep Space Homer, Moe, Poochie, and Robot Itchy & Scratchy are made-to-order, highly articulated, deluxe 7” scale action figures featuring a variety of interchangeable parts and iconic accessories. Figures can be […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Electronic Arts Inc. signaled the imminent return of the football season with the worldwide launch of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 22 for Sony PlayStation®5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC via Origin™ and Steam®, Google Stadia™ and mobile with NFL superstars Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on the cover. Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens and […]
By Staff Reports JUMP TALES, the upcoming indie comics magazine, has revealed its full slate of series for its initial serialization. The magazine, made by and for fans of shonen manga, features a host diverse, up-and-coming creators each bringing their own style and talent. For Western Fans of Shonen JumpJump Tales is an endeavor to capture the feeling of Japanese manga magazines including Shuiesha’s […]
By Staff Reports TMS Entertainment USA, Inc., one of Japan’s largest and most prominent anime studios, has announced the launch of a dedicated LUPIN THE 3rd series channel in partnership with the leading free television streaming service, Pluto TV, to commemorate the anime series’ 50th Anniversary. Created by storied Japanese manga artist Monkey Punch, LUPIN THE 3rd made its animated […]
By Nolan P Smith Photos by Nolan P Smith and Jason T Smith When Sentinel and Bluefin first announced the Fighting Armor series, I was definitely intrigued. But when they showed off the Spiderman and Captain America armors, those are what pushed me from intrigued to excited. Iron Man and Spiderman are both top-notch figures, but now it’s time to […]
By Staff Reports What a day! HERO TRADE: PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE is actually TWO books.Stores only received copies of one or the other. And BAD IDEA managed to keep this whole shebang a secret the entire time! What’s more, you lucky FINAL FIVE pre-order sticker holders get direct access to a second copy. Let’s unpack all that with this handy-dandy HERO TRADE: PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE FAQ: What do […]
By Staff Reports Vault is thrilled to announce FOX AND HARE, a thrilling new cyberpunk series co-created by writer Jon Tsuei (Sera and the Royal Stars, Run Love Kill), and artist Stacey Lee (Marvel’s Silk, The Unstoppable Wasp, Gwenpool). When black market coder Aurora Yi uncovers top secret data that has tapped into the past lives of the citizens of Mazu Bay, her […]
By Staff Reports Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, and largest operator of waterparks in North America, is thrilled to announce that Fright Fest® is back and better, bigger, and scarier than ever. This year, the company’s signature Halloween celebration returns in all of its glory with miles of haunted mazes; new, spooktacular Halloween-themed shows, […]
By Staff Reports Seven Dead Stars, created by Grammy-nominated producers Unsecret and DJ Form, invite comics readers and music lovers to an exciting new world of audio-visual consumption! Featuring a star-studded cast of creators with art by Cliff Richards (Batman, Justice League, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), colors by Michael Bartolo (Captain America, Iron Man, Star Wars), and letters and layout by Kathryn […]
By Staff Reports Private Division and Supergiant Games are proud to announce that Hades is now available as a retail edition, simultaneously alongside the digital release, for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X and Xbox One consoles. The multi-award-winning game, boasting impressive aggregate score of 94 on OpenCritic* and earning “#1 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021” and “#1 […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Alter Nation is a unique independent action figure line that combines animal DNA with amazing action features that are a throwback to yesteryear. Panda Mony Toy Brands has a hit on their hands with their inaugural release- this time, we look at one of the villains of the line- Sabotage. The Cybernetic soldier is extremely […]
By Staff Reports Bullet #1 hits right on target in paying tribute to the almighty Silver Age of Comics whilst still acknowledging the sensibilities of modern day life in the how and why a superhero would react to a neverending cascade of dramatic scenarios that comes the way of a super speedster. This is a silver age inspired romance. Superhero […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced that an exciting new slate of Roku Originals will be available to stream beginning August 13. The lineup features 23 new titles for The Roku Channel, including four all-new premieres, available exclusively on The Roku Channel. New, never-before-seen series ‘Eye Candy,’ ‘Squeaky Clean,’ season two of ‘Thanks a Million,’ and […]
By Staff Reports Disney+ has announced the second season of the critically acclaimed animated series “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” which will launch in 2022. “Fans have enthusiastically embraced the action and drama of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” and we are excited to see the Star Wars animated universe continue to expand on Disney+,” said Michael Paull, President of […]
By Staff Reports Band of Bards is proud to announce its debut release, Final Gamble, a dark social commentary about the grip of predatory society, created and written by Bobby Singer (Flame Angel, Paul) with art by Jorge Santiago Jr. (Spencer and Locke), colors by Harry Saxon (The Miracles, Vagrant Queen), and letters by George Gant (Beware of Toddler). Just think, […]
By Staff Reports Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced its new philanthropic driven initiative, Pops! With Purpose, tying Funko Pop! characters to causes that are important to employees, Funko fans and the greater community. The program will kick-off through an auction at FunKon 2021, followed by an expansive product […]
By Staff Reports Disney’s Jungle Cruise debuted at #1 this weekend, opening to an estimated total of more than $90M globally, including $34.2M in domestic box office, $27.6M in international box office, and over $30M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally. “Jungle Cruise is the perfect summer adventure film, bringing a beloved theme park attraction to both the big screen and living […]
By Staff Reports Setbacks from COVID-19 restrictions aren’t going to stop Panda Mony ToyBrands. Cancellations of the company’s 2020 live-event tour for its Toy-of-the-Year-nominated action figure brand, Alter Nation, compelled them to change their marketing approach, and even relocate to Tennessee. At its Christmas 2019 brand launch, Alter Nation packaging indicated two new villains, Alpha and Bomber, would be “coming […]
By Staff Reports WWE® (NYSE: WWE) and Blumhouse Television are partnering to develop a limited scripted series called, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon. Jason Blum’s company, Blumhouse, will develop the series for television, led by Blumhouse TV President Chris McCumber. The series, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon, will be the first-ever scripted dramatic portrayal […]
By Staff Reports In celebration of the 35th anniversary of its release, the world-renowned 1986 animated feature film THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE returns to U.S. movie theaters for two days only, Sunday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 28, for an experience that’s beyond good, beyond evil, and beyond your wildest imagination! In addition to the feature, audiences of this special event will be treated to brand-new exclusive content. […]
By Staff Reports Having trouble breaking into the comic book industry? Well, you’re in luck! Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce for the fourth year in a row, they will be hosting another Talent Search; Participants can enter starting July 10th, 2021! To recap, in 2019 Shane Connery Volk and David Hazan, both Talents Search winners, created Nottingham, currently […]
By Staff Reports After teasing the news last month, Reebok in partnership with Universal Brand Development, officially unveils the Reebok x Jurassic Park full-family footwear and apparel collection. The first-ever product line celebrates the legendary history of Jurassic Park and reimagines some of Reebok’s most well-known sneakers through the lens of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s iconic 1993 film. In addition […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Growing up, I loved cartoons. Heck, I still do—GI Joe, Transformers, and of course, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Fast forward to 2021, and the Transformers have a brand new animated series, GI Joe has a new live-action film, and He-Man just exploded back on the scene with Masters of the Universe: Revelation. […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor When AEW bursts onto the scene, I think every wrestling fan was excited. This brand new organization boasted some of the biggest names in wrestling. The Lucha Bros, the Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega- the list goes on. But when I watched the first battle royal I ever saw from them, I […]
By Staff Reports This August, sit back and relax with a phenomenal slate of new original series and blockbuster films on HBO Max. From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ superhero action adventure “The Suicide Squad,” featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup—including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin […]
By Staff Reports Comic-Con is here and with it an incredible lineup of exclusives, panels, live streams, giveaways, the Tamashii Nations Pop-Up Shop in Santa Monica, CA and MORE! There’s so much going on right now and it’s enough to make your head spin! But we’re here to help guide you through the festivities. Head over to BluefinBrands.com to see […]