By Nolan P. Smith This weekend, the Inland Empire will see the return of Comic Con Revolution, the comic book and pop culture convention that debuted their Ontario show last year. This year aims to be bigger and better as the show has expanded to two days, running from May 19th-20th at the Ontario Convention Center. At the debut show […]
By Project C28 So the most anticipated Dragonball Super figure this year has finally hit: enter Goku Black. Check out my review of the S.H. Figuarts Goku Black, and let us know your thoughts on it!
By Nolan P. Smith It is time once again to shine the light down on another amazing project on Kickstarter. With this project, it is from a company we have spotlighted in the past and has delivered an amazing product via the popular crowdfunding site. Get ready to ride, as Boss Fight Studio brings Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. 1:18 scale horses to […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith As the storms rolled in this past week, leave it to the annual WonderCon convention to bring clear, sunny weather to Southern California, as well as superheroes, villains, artists, writers, actors, directors, scientists and more. “WonderCon 2018 was full of anything and everything we geeks want from […]
By Mychal Fabela Photos by Mychal Fabela What’s up guys, it’s Mychal Fabela, bringing you photos from WonderCon 2018, taking place at beautiful Anaheim, CA! Check out some photos of the awesome cosplayers we met and the amazing booths at the exhibit hall. We will be bringing you more all weekend, so make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith WonderCon 2018 blew into Anaheim and the storm clouds subsided in Southern California. Yes, it is time once again for the Anaheim Convention Center to be taken over by pop culture greatness as WonderCon is back! One of the conventions planned by Comic-Con International, WonderCon boasts something for all. Comic books? […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Mychal Fabela Here is the last part of our Long Beach Comic Expo coverage, complete with a video where we caught up with some awesome cosplayers including Elizabeth Rage! Thank you again to the Long Beach Comic Expo for allowing us to cover this awesome event!
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Mychal Fabela The first con of the year for Pastrami Nation was a great one as Mychal Fabela and myself visited sunny Long Beach, CA for the Long Beach Comic Expo. The convention was terrific- easy to navigate, amazing cosplayers, a great selection of booths, something for everyone! Check out […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, heads to New York City this month and announces its participation at Toy Fair 2018. For this year’s show, Bluefin will exhibit a wide array of unique collectibles, including action figures, model kits, statues and modelling accessories from […]
Merry Christmas from all of us at Pastrami Nation! Check out some of the awesome Christmas countdown photos from ProjectC28 (project_c28 on Instagram!) who shared these fantastic photos with us to share with you all! All photos by ProjectC28.
By Staff Reports Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, complements the launch of the highly anticipated new anime series, INFINI-T FORCE, with the opening of pre-orders for a collection of action figures from the Hong Kong-based manufacturer, SEN-TI-NEL.
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith I remember attending the first Los Angeles Comic Con, then known as the Comikaze Expo. Fast forward to 2017, and Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con (LACC) is no longer the “new kid” on the convention circuit- they are a heavyweight contender. Once again residing in the massive Los Angeles Convention […]
By Jason T. Smith (Victor Valley)– Halloween is just around the corner. It also means that it is time once again for Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con. Formerly known to many as the Comikaze Expo, Stan Lees L.A. Comic Con has graced Southern Californians for 6 years and counting with comic book greatness in the heart of the southland. […]
Photos by Noble Morris When Storm Collectibles revealed they had the license for Street Fighter V, I think the video game world breathed a sigh of relief. To get 1/12 scale figures of one of the most iconic fighting game franchises in the world is a gift to fans everywhere. At the San Diego Comic Con, Bluefin released an exclusive […]
Long Beach Comic Con is what a comic convention is all about By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith This weekend, Long Beach became the Labor Day weekend destination as the Long Beach Comic Con invaded the city’s convention center. I have visited this convention for the past two years, and I must say, this show keeps getting […]
By Staff Reports Vacation time has been spent, and our thoughts turn to children making their way back to school, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and a slight chill in the air. Before you break out your box of sweaters and slip into your usual fall rhythm, we’d just like to remind you… It’s Time for LONG BEACH COMIC CON! The Long […]
The last winner for this week’s podcast contests has been announced! Thank you to everyone who entered our numerous contests from this week’s Podcast. The winner for The Dark Tower SDCC Vinimate is: Joseph Jacobs! Please send an email to nolan@pastramination.com with your contact info so we can get your prize mailed out. Congrats!
The winner has been chosen! The winner for our Podcast giveaway has been chosen! They will receive a new Glow in the Dark Mega Man SDCC exclusive by The Loyal Subjects! The winner was chosen via Random.org. A video of the drawing will be uploaded to our Facebook page (facebook.com/pastramination). The winner is…. Spencer! Congrats! Please send an email to […]
This is a podcast alert, letting you know that today at 6 p.m. on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pastramination), we will be having our Comic Con podcast LIVE! We will be giving away convention exclusives as well! Once the podcast is over, leave a comment here with the answer to this week’s question to be entered for a chance to win! […]
Mezco Once Again Wowed At SDCC By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith One of the best lines of action figures going right now has to be the Mezco One 12 Collective. 1/12 scale figures with detailed, cloth costumes, it’s like taking the awesomeness of a Hot Toys figure and bringing it down to a more manageable scale […]
Tamashii Nations Shows Off New Goku Black, Warrior Monk Darth Maul and More By Nolan P. Smith Bluefin Tamashii Nations has brought us so many great action figures in the past from Bandai. At the San Diego Comic Con, the company showed off the latest figures ready to invade stateside, including the much anticipated Goku Black, Warrior Monk Darth Maul, […]
San Diego Comic Con is Here! By Nolan P. Smith The San Diego Comic Con is here, and in full effect. The first, full official day is now in the books, and what a day it was! Check out just a few of the photos from the convention floor, and get ready for even more this week!
Comic Con Brings Plenty to the Convention Center and Downtown San Diego By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—In Southern California, the summer means vacation, beach visits, and the return of the San Diego Comic Con. Pastrami Nation will once again be covering the show all week, bringing you a ton of photos and information throughout the week.
Comic Con Revolution brings pop culture greatness to the heart of the Inland Empire By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith On Saturday, May 13th, the Ontario Convention Center was the epicenter for everything pop culture as the first ever Comic Con Revolution was a massive hit with fans from all around.
WonderCon brings comics, collectibles, cosplay and more By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith This weekend, comic book fans, moviegoers, cosplayers and more rejoice as WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from March 31st to April 2nd.
Bluefin Brings Top WWE Superstars into the S.H. Figuarts Family in North America By Staff Reports Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, steps into the ring with new S.H. Figuarts WWE action figures from Tamashii Nations featuring iconic professional wrestlers The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Triple H.
NECA surprises with a slew of new items at Toy Fair By Nolan P. Smith NECA, best known for the amazing sculpts and expert articulation of action figures like Predator, Aliens, Rocky, and more, went in to the New York Toy Fair with some of the best kept secrets at the show. This includes three 2-packs of action figures featuring […]
NECA Unveils Details on New NECA Club X Alien Introducing NECA CLUB x ALIEN! We’re excited to announce our new NECA CLUB x ALIEN program with huge perks to our most loyal Alien action figure fans! Beginning with our Aliens Series 11 Assortment, buy every NECA Alien action figure that we release this year as part of the NECA CLUB x ALIEN program, and you’re eligible for a year-end, […]
First Year Comic Excitement Convention Brings Two Full Days of Big Name Guests From Cosplay, Comic Books and More! By Staff Reports Convention season starts with a bolt of lightning in just under two weeks at the Los Angeles Convention Center at Comic Excitement Convention! The first year convention will bring celebrity guests, cosplay stars and comic book creators to […]
Mythic Legions, Tamashii Nations, One: 12 Collective and more take our top honors for 2016 By Nolan P. Smith With 2016 in the rear view, it’s time to look back and see what the year brought us in pop culture. For action figures, it was quite the year. It was hard to narrow the list of great lines down to […]