By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation Easter’s almost here—so what do you get the kaiju fanatic in your life? How about an egg… Godzilla? Thanks to Bandai Namco, you can grab a fun, egg-shaped version of everyone’s favorite monster. Based on Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla, this transforming figure stands at about 4.5 inches tall and shifts from egg to kaiju with […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Jada Toys continues its Street Fighter line with the release of Sagat, the towering Muay Thai king and one of the franchise’s most iconic characters. Known for his intimidating size, eye-patch, and signature moves like Tiger Uppercut and Tiger Knee, Sagat is a must-have for fans. But how does the figure actually hold […]
By Staff Reports Nacelle Toys (Biker Mice from Mars, RoboForce, Sectaurs, The Expanse) is excited to reveal the lineup for wave two of their highly anticipated Star Trek action figure line. The announcement comes on the heels of New York Toy Fair, where Nacelle dropped the pre-sale for wave one, as well as a sneak peek at a wave two […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation When it comes to prehistoric perfection, few do it better than Creative Beast Studio. Their Beasts of the Mesozoic line brought dinosaurs roaring back to toy shelves in epic fashion. Now, with Beasts of the Cenozoic, the spotlight shifts to the mighty mammals that ruled after the extinction event—and leading the charge is […]
By Staff Reports Breakfast just got even better! Starting March 27th at 9:00 AM PST, you’ll be able to pre-order the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Tony the Tiger™ 1:12 scale action figure from Jada Toys. This iconic collectible brings the legendary Tony to your shelf with all his GR-R-REAT energy and charm! Whether you’ve been a fan of Tony since childhood […]
By Staff Reports Born of battle and forged in steel—Conan rises! The first official Conan The Barbarian® Action figure from ICON Collectibles™ has arrived. Featuring premium articulation and lifelike sculpting, this collectible brings Frank Frazetta’s iconic vision of Robert E. Howard’s warrior to life. The Cimmerian is armed with two swappable portrait heads, multiple hand sets, and a fearsome arsenal […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Some reviews hit a little differently—and this one’s been a long time coming. I first connected with Esteban Cifuentes when his original action figure line, F.I.S.T., was just kicking off. His passion and vision were undeniable from the start. We even had him on the Pastrami Nation Podcast, and I was fortunate enough […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Last time, I checked out Vinnie and his Radical Rocket Sled, a release that set the bar insanely high for Nacelle’s Biker Mice from Mars line. Today, we’re looking at the leader of the pack himself—Throttle—and his Monster Martian Bike. Does this duo hold the top spot for the Biker Mice revival? Let’s […]
By Staff Reports Street Fighter fans! Get ready to add a legendary warrior to your collection: the Ultra Street Fighter II Guile (Player 2) 1:12 scale action figure by Jada Toys is making its way to Target as an exclusive release in early April. But here’s the kicker – you can secure yours before anyone else at WonderCon 2025 in […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation The ’80s and ’90s were a golden era for action-packed, anthropomorphic heroes—Thundercats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tigersharks, and, of course, the Biker Mice from Mars. Thanks to the Nacelle Company, the Biker Mice are back in action with a new comic series, an upcoming animated reboot, and—what we’re here for—an absolutely killer line […]
By Staff Reports After its attendance at the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany this January, Blokees, a Chinese brand specializing in building block figure toys, made another major move in March by unveiling its latest products at the 2025 Toy Fair New York. At this year’s event, Blokees hosted the world premiere of its first edition of the Minion Magic Series, based […]
By Staff Reports The Nacelle Company (RoboForce: The Animated Series, The Toys/Movies That Made Us, Biker Mice from Mars) have revealed the character lineup for wave two of the RoboForce action figure line, ahead of the highly anticipated RoboForce: The Animated Series (Co-Produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Seven Bucks Productions), which is due to premiere on Tubi in […]
By Staff Reports Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products today announced a global, multi-year licensing agreement utilizing DC’s entire library of beloved characters and legendary storytelling. Through the partnership, Mattel is awarded the global licensing rights to develop and market a full range of DC-themed action figures, playsets, accessories, role play products, and adult collectibles […]
By Staff Reports Straight from Third Earth to your doorstep are the new ThunderCats Deluxe action figures! These 7” scale, articulated Lion-O™ and Monkian™ Deluxe figures are inspired by classic animated series, feature intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, and come with accessories specific to these mighty foes, all packaged on die cut card backs. Available now at Super7.com/pastramination! Lion-O […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation I’ve been following Action Force from Valaverse since its inception, with a Sgt. Slaughter figure serving as my introduction to the line. Over the years, I’ve watched it evolve in leaps and bounds, and now, as I review Senshi from the latest wave, it’s clear just how far this line has come. Packed in […]
By Staff Reports Berserk fans, get ready as Guts is back as an S.H. Figuarts figure this July! From the fan favorite series “BERSERK”, S.H.Figuarts dives into the The Golden Age Arc with GUTS (THE BAND OF THE HAWK). Guts comes with facial plates straight from the original manga, helmet, and a wired cloak, which enhances your display possibilities! Check […]
By Staff Reports Celebrate 40 years of ThunderCats with the new Wave 12 ULTIMATES! figures! Add Nayda, Cruncher, and Safari Joe to your collection and continue the epic battle to save—or destroy—Third Earth. Complete your set at Super7.com to unlock the exclusive Super Pack of alternate heads for these iconic characters. Preorder today HERE! CruncherThe Berserker, Cruncher, uses his awesome […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation The legendary Super Saiyan is back, as Broly is reissued as a 40th Anniversary special! Pre-orders begin January 24th with Premium Bandai! Here is the description from Premium Bandai: S.H. Figuarts Broly, which proved to be a popular favorite in the Dragon Ball Series reissue poll held to mark the 40th anniversary of […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor, Pastrami Nation Ready to solve the unsolvable? Zica Toys, Giant Leap and Ramen Toy bring to life the Misery Machine Van, 1/12 scale vehicle that pays homage to the Mystery Machine! You can pre-order this now for $190. Here is the info straight from the website: Misery Machine 1/12 scale van, compatible with most 1/12 […]
Review by Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation It’s 2025, and I’m diving back into two of my favorite worlds: anime and S.H. Figuarts figures. What better way to celebrate than with a figure from one of the greatest anime series of all time—Yu Yu Hakusho? Bandai Tamashii Nations kicks off their Yu Yu Hakusho line with none other than the […]
By Staff Reports The new 7” scale, highly articulated Lord Drakkon Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ULTIMATES! figure is inspired by the Boom Studios comic books and depicts the arrogant ruler ready to conquer the Power Rangers wherever and whenever they’re hiding. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, this figure also comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, and an […]
Review by Nolan P. SmithEditor, Pastrami Nation The Kingdom Come storyline remains one of DC’s most iconic, showcasing a darker, more complex era for its superheroes. Now, thanks to Pop Mart and Gong Studios, fans can bring that legendary aesthetic to their shelves with two incredible 1/12 scale figures: Superman and Shazam. Today, we’re taking a closer look at my […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor Check out my picks for the Top 10 action figures of 2024! It was a great year for collectors, I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!
By Nolan P Smith Editor Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! Today let’s shine the spotlight on an amazing crowdfunding project, The Cursed Dead. Here is the info straight from the Kickstarter page: Toy DNA proudly presents our premiere 1:12 scale toy line (to complement your 6″ action figure collection) – The Cursed Dead – WAVE 1 – a modern reimagining […]
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 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 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 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 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 Jason T. Smith Celebrate 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons with Super7! Assemble your party and make your way to our D&D pop up event where you may find fortune and glory with our exclusive D&D releases! Find out all the details below! Don’t forget to sign up for texts and follow us on Instagram @Super7 to stay up-to-date […]