By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Friends is one of the most successful television shows in history. Even though it ended almost 20 years ago, it’s still front and center in the pop culture landscape. It was the crazy show that could, the one that nobody thought was going to be a success, and ended up launching the careers of its […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group announced its inaugural LEGO® CON and invites fans of all ages to join the fun! This two-hour action-packed LIVE event will let kids and families discover the coolest new things going on in the LEGO world together with a community of others who share their passion for the brick and creativity. During the live […]
By Staff Reports Disguise, Inc., world leader in costume design and manufacturing, announced a global agreement and innovative collaboration with Funko, the leading pop culture consumer products company, to design, market, manufacture and distribute Pop! Masks™ in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, South America, and Asia commencing in 2021. Initial designs for 2021 will feature iconic characters from […]
By Staff Reports Globetrotters prepare to be enthralled by the magic of a different sort of map – the new LEGO® Art World Map. This new addition to the LEGO Art collection contains the most pieces ever included in a set in the LEGO Group’s history, with its 11,695 elements allowing builders to immerse themselves in creating a stunning representation of the earth from 2D LEGO tiles. The […]
Today, the LEGO Group reveals the new LEGO® Daily Bugle set, an intricate version of the iconic newspaper building, complete with the demanding editor, J. Jonah Jameson’s, and Peter Parker’s offices. Designed for grown-ups, it is the tallest LEGO Marvel set to date standing at 82cm tall and featuring 3,772 pieces.
The LEGO Group announced the new LEGO F.R.I.E.N.D.S Apartments Set – which allows fans of the iconic Warner Bros. TV series the chance to recreate their favourite scenes. The 2,048-piece set, features both Monica and Rachel’s, and Chandler and Joey’s New York apartments, plus the adjoining hallway. Following the hugely popular LEGO Ideas Central Perk set, which was released in […]
By Staff Reports Loot Crate announces its July Wizarding World subscription box, titled “Professors’ Lounge,” themed after the many professors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Get into the classroom and celebrate Hogwarts professors, past and present, in July’s “Professors’ Lounge” crate featuring an exclusive Grim Teacup, a Hogwarts House Minerva McGonagall T-Shirt, and more officially licensed and exclusive […]
By Staff Reports Icon Heroes is pleased to announce their first wave of G.I.Joe products! SNAKE EYES SWORD LETTER OPENER – Icon Heroes presents the G.I. Joe Snake Eyes Sword Letter Opener! Based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Snake Eyes action figure accessory, this metal letter opener measures 7 inches long. SRP $30. 4th Qtr 2021. COBRA LOGO BOOKEND – Icon Heroes presents […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group revealed a cool, brick-built version of the The Bad Batch – Attack Shuttle inspired by the new Star Wars animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, streaming only on Disney+. The LEGO® Star Wars™ The Bad Batch™ Attack Shuttle construction set has been created for children ages 9+ and Star Wars aficionados looking to […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Ghostbusters! It’s a franchise that has captured the imagination for decades and shows no signs of going away. It’s nostalgic for many and new for some. Even if you haven’t watched the 80’s films, odds are you have gotten the theme song stuck in your head at some point or recognize the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) unveiled eight exciting new products for LEGO® VIDIYO™, including two BeatBoxes, twelve Bandmates, and five unique Stage Models. These new products bring even more play to the LEGO VIDIYO world, by increasing variety with new musical genres, special effects, and stage settings to serve as new fun backgrounds for their […]
By Staff Reports Transform and roll out! Transformers have arrived at Icon Heroes and are ready to roll right into your office and home! The Transformers line of products features resin and die cast collectibles, enamel pin sets, office accessories, and more! Matrix of Leadership Bookend (Previews Exclusive)Based on the Transformers Generation One animated series and movie, the Matrix of […]
By Staff Reports Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced it has acquired a majority ownership stake in TokenWave, LLC, the developer of TokenHead, a leading mobile app and website for showcasing and tracking Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) holdings. TokenHead is available on iOS and Android, and currently displays over 10 […]
By Josh Kontos Photos by Josh Kontos and Nolan Smith I built an extraordinary piece for this review: the SDCC 2020 Clear IDW Optimus Prime model kit from Flame Toys/Bluefin Brands. This is the first time I have worked with a clear model kit, and with my poor vision, it was a little challenging to put together. The look and […]
By Nolan P. Smith With the New York Toy Fair not taking place this year due to the pandemic, many toy companies have been holding online events to show off what they have in store for 2021. Mezco Toyz has launched their Mezco Toyz Fair, and their day one reveals are nothing less than fantastic! Reveals include a 5 Points […]
By Staff Reports Transformers Minimates are coming from Diamond Select! BigBadToyStore just announced the pre-order for the set. This is the first time Transformers have been done in a Minimates line. Check out the info from the product page: The greatest generation of Transformers is now the next generation of Minimates! Capturing the armor details of 4 classic characters—Optimus Prime, […]
By Staff Reports Whether you’re hard at work creating new courses with Builder Mario or hunting ghosts with Luigi, you’re bound to work up a powerful appetite. Well, there’s good news! In addition to delicious food, your child’s next King Jr Meal from a Burger King® restaurant will include a fun Nintendo surprise! Beginning Feb. 1 and running through March […]
By Staff Reports Bluefin Brands are thrilled to announce the assassin Hit is finally joining the S.H.Figuarts series! From “Dragon Ball Super” comes the legendary hitman and strongest warrior from Universe 6. Hit, is available for pre-order for the first time ever from Tamashii Nations’ S.H.Figuarts lineup. The figure includes a wide range of accessories such as facial expressions, and […]
By Staff Reports Chogokin Pac-Man! It’s the iconic arcade hero from the 80’s as you’ve never seen him before. Re-envisioned as a giant robot with flying punches, a transformation feature, even a working cockpit! Included ghosts can be placed on the hands, and a Pac-Man Minifigure inside the cockpit. Approximately 4.13″ tall and arriving in stores Sept 2021. Pre-order yours […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, is kicking off 2021 with its first-ever Funko Fair, a two-week long virtual affair that will introduce fans and partners to new products expected to hit retail later this year. “Funko is always discovering new ways to surprise and delight […]
By Nolan P. Smith 2020 is behind us now, so it is time to look back at the very best of the year. Though 2020 was hard in a variety of ways, the content and entertainment released was amazing. The Pastrami Nation staff came together to create our picks for the Best of 2020. First up is Best Toy Company. […]
By Staff Reports What if… Tony Stark integrates each of the Avengers super power into an armor? Captain America comes as the third character of a whole new action figure series “Fighting Armor” by Sentinel! Shipping May 2021. Designed by Mitsunari Daitenfu with Hiroyuki Komatsubara in charge of prototype production and direction, this Captain America figure was molded, sculpted, and […]
By Nolan P. Smith The amazing line of Flame Toys Furai Transformers model kits continues as Bluefin announces the next kit featuring the IDW version of Rodimus. I have never been the biggest fan of Rodimus or Hot Rod (Ultra Magnus should have got the matrix…), but this design looks amazing! Rodimus measures almost 6 inches tall once assembled and […]
By Staff Reports On December 15th, Pastrami Nation and Apollo Restaurant held their Christmas Giveaway in a socially distanced fashion, spreading holiday cheer through the pandemic. The High Desert based pop culture news website and podcast Pastrami Nation has held a Christmas Giveaway for the past four years here in the High Desert. This year was the largest turnout so […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)—On December 15th, Pastrami Nation, a High Desert based pop culture website and podcast, and Apollo Restaurant are brightening the holidays with “A Christmas Giveaway”. Over 100 toys will be given away, as well as 10 lucky winners, who will receive a free turkey! The giveaway is free to enter, and can only be entered online […]
By Nolan P. Smith Bluefin Brands, home of so many amazing collectibles and model kits, announced on their social media that GameStop will be the exclusive retailer to Pre-Order Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Miles Morales SV-ACTION figure! This figure is loaded with accessories to recreate the poses from the amazing Into the Spiderverse animated film! A fantastic sculpt, articulation- this […]
By Staff Reports From educational toys that make at-home learning fun, to creative crafts, board games, and innovative toys the whole family can enjoy together, the 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award finalists announced by The Toy Association are sure to top wish lists this holiday season. Known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program […]
By Staff Reports We’re letting you in on a little secret…… this year we’re producing the very first Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Advent Calendar! Zombie-themed, the calendar will include 2 exclusive figures and dozens of exclusive accessories for over 60 pieces total! We even had a special Zombie Christmas Poem written only available on the inside cover of the advent. This 24 […]
By Staff Reports TF Con is officially underway and while it shall remain a digital event, fans from all over the globe are encouraged to watch fun panels and interviews taking place all weekend long. During TF Con we will be running special promotions on our Transformers model kits from Flame Toys. We also have two event exclusives available which […]
By Staff Reports Make an appointment and prepare to bare your soul with January’s “DYS-FUNCTION” themed Rick and Morty Crate. Lay on the couch and tell us your problems as we study the most dysfunctional family in the universe with exclusive collectibles and gear that are especially suited to help Jerry (and you) work through any problems you may be […]