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 […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor As a longtime enthusiast of Fresh Monkey Fiction’s Eagle Force, my journey began with its debut, which I eagerly supported. Witnessing the brand’s development over time has been a genuine thrill, culminating in their latest offering: Lt. Griffin, also known as “The Eraser.” This character isn’t just another addition to the lineup; he’s a pivotal […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor I’m thrilled to present this advance review. A big shout out to The Loyal Subjects for sending over one of the most anticipated action figures, Jennika. This assassin-turned-turtle leaps straight from the IDW Publishing comic series, and today, we’re diving into the Comic Noir version. While it’s unclear where this version will be available, you can […]
By Rebecca Smith Reporter Father’s Day is this weekend, but its not too late to get an amazing gift for the dad in your life! Of course, being Pastrami Nation, we have compiled a list of pop culture sure fire gifts! We hope this list helps you snag the perfect Father’s Day gift!
By Staff Reports Comic Con Radio, one of the top pop culture and fandom outlets in the world, headquartered in Los Angeles, today announces it will be bringing “FandomCon” to the San Francisco Bay Area. The show is a one-of-a-kind, pop culture celebration for fandoms across all ranges that intertwines the most beloved elements of a typical comic con, to […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces the launch of early bird three-day passes and VIP tickets for L.A. Comic Con 2024, set to take place October 4-6. In addition, it was announced that “Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Ewan McGregor will appear Oct. 5-6 for a panel, photographs and […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I’ve always been a fan of The Loyal Subjects (TLS) and their incredible figures. As long-time supporters of TLS since their vinyl Transformers days, Pastrami Nation is excited to delve into their BST AXN line. Today, we’re focusing on the villainous Rat King from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IDW comic series! The figure is […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Fresh Monkey Fiction, the company that brought us Naughty or Nice and Eagle Force, are bringing us their next 1/12 scale line, The Order of the Crimson Moon! Pre-orders open June 3rd at BigBadToyStore, and they will need YOUR help to make this line a reality! Here is the info, directly from their Facebook page: […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon (DCon), the art, design, and collectibles mega-show, announced it will depart Anaheim, CA and make a new home in Las Vegas, Nevada for its upcoming 19th annual convention, taking place November 15-17, 2024. DCon 2024 will be held at The Expo at World Market Center (WMC) in Las Vegas for the first time, embracing the brand’s […]
By Staff Reports Comic Con Revolution, the Inland Empire’s number one Comic Convention, returns to the Ontario Convention Center on May 18th & 19th for year seven. This year’s show is packed with a loaded guest list highlighted by Star Wars animated voice talent that includes Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Daniel Logan, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa are back, thanks to Nacelle! Strap up your stirrups and throw on your C.O.W.-Boy hats, cause it’s time to take the trail back to Cow Town with wave 1 of the Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa action figures! Marshal Moo Montana, Cowlamity Kate and the hulking Sheriff Terrorbull headline […]
By Staff Reports With zero regard for human life, the sentient renegade robot Czar Noir has a reputation for sowing chaos and destruction, and lives up to the title “The Dark Czar”! Preorders end April 28th, so lock it in today at super7.com/pastramination Based on Czarface and MF DOOM’s collab album, Super What?, this highly articulated, 7” scale Czarface ULTIMATES! […]
By Staff Reports Nacelle, the company behind the recent revival of Biker Mice from Mars, RoboForce, Sectaurs and The Great Garloo, is excited to announce the first wave of action figures from the newest addition to their popular NacelleVerse lineup, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa. The first wave of C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa action figures go up for pre-order […]
By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor Back in the glorious 90s, when my world revolved around pixelated adventures and Super Nintendo ruled supreme, there was one game that reigned supreme in the hearts of many: Battletoads. Picture this – a sidescrolling frenzy where you, as a trio of radical toads, battled through a whirlwind of enemies to face off against the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor For this installment of “Let’s Kickstart This!”, we spotlight Nacelle Companies’ latest project: action figures based on the TV series The Expanse! From the project page: “THE EXPANSE—a series with a reputation for being a genre-defining, medium-jumping masterpiece—will enter a territory it’s never explored before: action figures! Nacelle, in partnership with Alcon Television Group, is […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This, where we shine a spotlight on remarkable crowdfunding ventures on Kickstarter! Today, I’m excited to highlight a company that I’m personally familiar with, having backed their previous project and reviewed their outstanding figures in the past: Spero Toys’ Animal Warriors of the Kingdom Primal Series 2. Straight from the […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Bandai Namco Collectibles has again proven its awesomeness with the Anime Heroes line, delivering six-inch figures that capture the essence of beloved anime characters such as Naruto, DragonBall Z, and One Piece. Their latest addition to the lineup, the ferocious Chainsaw Man, stands out as a testament to their commitment to quality and innovation in the […]
By Staff Reports Mondo’s first MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE soft vinyl figure has been summoned with a wicked spell! Inspired by the 80s figures we loved growing up, we’ve been developing our super-sized Scareglow for a couple long years now, and we’re beyond stoked to finally share this bad boy with you. Standing 15” tall, this jumbo soft vinyl figure […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Dark Horse Books and Mattel have teamed up again to deliver a nostalgia-packed journey with their newest hardcover, “The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse.” This book is a visual celebration of the latest action figure lines, Origins, and Masterverse, showcasing stunning package art, the detailed box art for […]
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 Jason T. SmithCreative Editor Creative Beast has consistently delivered top-tier dinosaur action figures for years. Starting with their Raptor series and continuing with the beloved Ceratopsian series, they’ve now wowed us again with their super awesome Tyrannosaur series. The man behind this remarkable lineup, David Silva, has maintained an unwavering commitment to realistic detail, remarkable articulation, and some of […]
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 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 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 […]