By Staff Reports (LEGO)– The LEGO Group has unveiled LEGO® SMART Play™, a new interactive platform set to transform LEGO play experiences for kids and families. With this exciting innovation, builders can bring their LEGO creations to life in ways they’ve never imagined! Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in a presentation from Julia Goldin, Chief Product & […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation DesignerCon kicks off this Friday, and Mondo is bringing the kaiju heat! The king of all monsters is roaring into Las Vegas with figures, posters and other amazing collectibles! Check them out below, and head to DesignerCon this weekend to pick them up (or visit mondoshop.com this Friday!) Visit www.designercon.com to get […]
By Staff Reports A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle has arrived, and he looks suspiciously like the lazy and lovable cat Garfield! Based on an iconic 1992 crossover comic from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magazine, it’s Ultimate Garfello and Odie action figures from NECA! Outfitted in his TMNT disguise, Garfield includes interchangeable hands and three heads with interchangeable eyes to […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, sets sail on a new adventure with the launch of the LEGO® Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship. Inspired by Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, this detailed interpretation of the legendary ghost galleon captures the spirit of adventure and storytelling that has captivated audiences for over […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out my build video of the LEGO Disney Pixar Luxo Jr set!
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group together with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, set sail for new adventures as they unveil the first full line up of highly anticipated LEGO® ONE PIECE products. Based on the live-action show produced by Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, and ahead of the epic return of ONE PIECE Season 2, these new sets bring iconic scenes […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company and 20th Television Animation, is excited to introduce a fan-favorite from Springfield: The Simpsons™: Krusty Burger set. A must-have for fans of THE SIMPSONS, this highly detailed recreation of the iconic fast-food restaurant invites builders to step into the world of Springfield like never before. This 1,635-piece […]
By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today unveiled the lineup for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo’s (C2E2) first comedy programming track, featuring laugh-out-loud stand-up shows, improv troupes, and celebrity comedians. C2E2 returns to McCormick Place from April 11 through April 13 with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. Comedy programming […]
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 LEGO House, the ultimate LEGO experience in Billund, Denmark, announces the latest edition of its series of annual exclusive products, a LEGO Fabuland Tribute. The set (40506), which is exclusive to LEGO House, is designed by LEGO House Master Builder Stuart Harris, and LEGO Senior Designer, Markus Rollbühler. Collaborating with the team of historians at LEGO Idea […]
By Staff Reports Check out the exciting collaboration between Mondo and Yu-Gi-Oh!, bringing fans a premium new collection featuring high-end soft vinyl figure and large-format screen prints inspired by iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game artwork. This collection pays tribute to the game’s rich history, reimagining fan-favorite cards with Mondo’s signature artistic craftsmanship. YU-GI-OH! – Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon Soft Vinyl Figure – Timed […]
By Staff Reports Fans of Marvel Rivals and Funko are getting a huge W as Funko just launched their latest drop today, featuring iconic comic characters seen within the game! Check out the info for the wave below! POP Games: Marvel Rivals- Doctor Doom (MSRP: $12) POP! Doctor Doom has arrived to seize control of your collection! Expand your Marvel […]
By Staff Reports Ready to set sail again with One Piece? Funko has announced new Pop! Plus One Piece collectibles! These limited-time exclusives are available for pre-order from 1/28-2/11 for Funko US, EMEA, APAC, Canada at MSRP $25 each! This bronze-style collectible will be the 3rd out of a series of 10. This exclusive figure comes pre-packaged in a UV […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group and Lionsgate have collaborated to unveil the first-ever Twilight inspired LEGO® set with the LEGO Ideas Twilight The Cullen House set, in a deal facilitated by IMG Licensing. The set allows “Twi-hards” to make the captivating world of The Twilight Saga last forever with a buildable model of the iconic Cullen family home. Designed […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out my favorite LEGO builds of 2024! What was your favorite build of 2024? Comment and let us know!
By Staff Reports Squishmallows is getting its most decadent collaboration to date! Jazwares, one of the world’s leading toy companies, today announced it’s teaming up with Baked by Melissa, America’s favorite mini cupcake brand specializing in “bite-size” miniature cupcakes, to bring fans an exclusive collection that is as cute as it is delicious. Transforming fan-favorite Squishmallows into bite-sized delights, each […]
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 DesignerCon, the world’s premiere art, design, and collectibles show, has released the official first-look images of 10 new BE@RBRICKs from MEDICOM TOY that are set to be released exclusively next week at DesignerCon 2024, taking place from November 15-17 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas. These BE@RBRICKs will be available at the MEDICOM TOY […]
The LEGO Group stumbles into Christmas Town with the reveal of the highly anticipated LEGO® Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas set.
By Nolan P. SmithEditor When The Loyal Subjects (TLS Toy) announced the launch of nostalgic favorites like Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite, fans of all ages were ecstatic. Growing up, my sister loved Strawberry Shortcake, so I was excited to review the new Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bake Shop—a big thanks to TLS Toy for sending this over. Let’s dive in. […]
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 Staff Reports Today, the LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® The Legend of Zelda™ Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set, an epic homage to an iconic character in Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda™ series. The intricately designed 2-in-1 LEGO set is a brick-built recreation of the character, which can either be built as the Great Deku Tree from The Legend of […]
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 Jason T. Smith Creative Editor Hey everybody, TLS Toys released some amazing Rainbow Brite products, check it out!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Chicago is known for many things, not the least of which is its impact on pop culture. From the films of John Hughes, The Blues Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins, and most recently, The Bear, the city has held a special place in many a nerd’s heart for decades. As somebody who has watched the culture […]
By Staff Reports 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Mignola’s legendary Hellboy Universe. Dark Horse Direct is celebrating three decades of Big Red saving the world from frog monsters, Rasputin, and countless mythical creatures with a Deluxe Vinyl Hellboy Figure, intricately crafted by artists Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce to bring Hellboy from the page to life in glorious […]