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 Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This!, our segment dedicated to supporting amazing crowdfunding projects on Kickstarter. Today, we revisit a writer we have spotlighted in the past and interviewed on our podcast- Frank Gogol is back, and No Heroine is back with him with Second Chance- Part 1. Here is some info from the Kickstarter […]
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 Staff Reports Grammy-nominated artists and producers, Unsecret and DJ Form, are back on the comics scene with an exciting new Kickstarter campaign, SEVEN DEAD STARS: A UNIVERSE BEGINS! This exciting dual release of the space adventure series includes two foundational comics: Issue #0, the 24-page origin story, including a variant edition by Butcher Billy, and an official 34-page guidebook […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I am back with my favorite column at Pastrami Nation- Let’s Kickstart This! Today, we once again shine down the spotlight on a deserving Kickstarter project, and it’s an amazing one. Enter The Winter King, a wordless graphic novella about a coyote- yes, it already sounds amazing. Here is directly from the Kickstarter page: Featuring […]
By Staff Reports Now live on Kickstarter, graphic novel publisher Magnetic Press is proud to announce the sci-fi adventure, FRONTIER! From celebrated author and designer Guillaume Singelin (PTSD)—best known for his distinct blend of cartoon-ish, manga-styled characters in gritty, detailed environments—this premium 200-page graphic novel is produced by Studio 619 and is the creator’s most ambitious project to date. After […]
By Staff Reports Now live on Kickstarter, BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE #1 from RNM PRESS! Written by Komikwerks co-founder Patrick Coyle (PATRICK SUCKS AT DRAWING) with illustrations by Chilean artist Gonzalo Martínez (ROAD STORY), this 6-issue buddy-action detective series is the follow-up to the OGN, BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE IN WOLF, SHE CRIED, which debuted on Kickstarter in […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics, in partnership with Slash of Guns N’ Roses, Shout! Studios, and Raven Banner Entertainment, has launched an exciting Kickstarter campaign to produce a deluxe hardcover graphic novel adaptation of the cult classic sword-and-sorcery movie franchise, Deathstalker, as part of their previously announced Headshell imprint. Presented by rock legend Slash, and based on a story by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It’s always a pleasure to stumble upon a promising story on Kickstarter, waiting for the global community to fuel its potential. I was lucky to hear from Coby Crater, the talented writer behind the intriguing graphic novel, The Codex. Currently on Kickstarter, this project is certainly worth a glance. Brought to you by Hayburner Studios, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor With our column “Let’s Kickstart This!”, we shine the virtual spotlight on amazing and deserving crowdfunding projects on the platform, Kickstarter. Today we look at the impressive Legendari Series of action figures from Metatravelers. Here is from the Kickstarter page: Presenting The Legendari Series action figures. These characters are part of a rich and intricate […]
Defenders of Eden: Armies of Ashmore- A new toy line featuring 8-11 inch highly articulated action figures By Nolan P. Smith Editor The world of crowdfunding action figures has been thriving, and it’s about to get even better with the introduction of Defenders of Eden-Armies of Ashmore: The Dinosaur Warrior Figures. Currently available on Kickstarter, this action figure line is […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Action figure enthusiasts, it’s time to get excited! Kickstarter has recently brought us at least three new lines of action figures that deserve the spotlight, and we have looked at two of them. Now, let’s focus on the third one, Almighty Legends! Almighty Legends is a line of action figures inspired by the Bible. It uniquely […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor If you’re looking for an exciting and unique new project to support on Kickstarter, look no further than Biblical Adventures from D13 Toys! This innovative new line of action figures is bringing the stories and characters of the Bible to life in a whole new way. Being a lifelong Catholic and action-figure fanatic- I am ecstatic! […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor As an Editor for Pastrami Nation, I have had the pleasure of spotlighting various Kickstarter projects over the years. These projects have spanned a range of categories, including comic books, video games, and action figure lines. Among these, the runaway hit of 2023 thus far has been Savage Crucible, a highly articulated 6.5-7 inch action figure […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The crowdfunding world is always helping bring new action figure lines to life, and today we check out one that needs to become a reality: FIST! Taking inspiration from the best of science fiction and fantasy. Doman Art Collectibles in alliance with IP Imaginarte (Toy Factory) bring to you a refreshing new line of action figures. FIST action […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It has been absolutely on fire, and it is coming to an end in just a few hours. It is The Monkey King from Magnetic Press, and it is smashing through all expectations. Based on the legendary tale Journey to the West, get on board with this modern classic before time runs out! You can […]
By Staff Reports Now live on Kickstarter, the Lone Wolf Comics fan-favorite, Snow Paw #1-2, written by Robert A. Multari, with art by acclaimed illustrator Mog Park (Game of Thrones), colors by 2022 Ringo Nominee, Bruna Costa, and Dave Lentz on letters. Join this awesome team of up-and-coming creators as they unfold an epic fantasy tale known for its strong […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The world of crowdfunding is always a fun one to dive into- today we check out an amazing robot toy, The Last of the Seekers! This looks like an amazing project from Patrick Thomas Parnell, Riot Press and Ramen Toy. I have the 80s Commanders from Ramen Toy are they are a work of art, […]
By Staff Reports Legendary Comics, in collaboration with Rocketship Entertainment, announced today a new Kickstarter initiative to enhance the fan and reading experience for Head Wounds: Sparrow, a thrilling new original supernatural noir graphic novel presented by award-winning actor Oscar Isaac (Marvel’s Moon Knight; Legendary’s Dune).Additionally, Legendary Comics has revealed a motion graphic trailer narrated by Isaac that invites readers […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor When the Plunderlings Kickstarter hit the internet, it amazed the action figure world, and even more so once the figures were in hand! Well made, excellent designs and sculpts, and packaging that is second to none, Lone Coconut showed they are a force to be reckoned with. They are back with Plunderlongs and Plunderstrongs, and […]
By Staff Reports It’s a Fourth-wall-breaking adventure of espionage, secret alliances, betrayal and guitar karate! Lesser Known Comics is proud to announce Digital Lizards of Doom Level 3: Dana Deathly from writer and series creator Gabriel Valentin with art by Ceri Langell (Corrsolla Robot & Love Love Arcadia), is now live on Kickstarter! So strap with some snacks because Digital Lizards […]
By Nolan P. Smith It has been a long time, hasn’t it? We haven’t had a Kickstarter spotlight in a long time! Well, that changes today as I dust off the old spotlight and shine it down on an amazing, deserving crowdfunding project on Kickstarter. For this spotlight, we turn to the world of action figures with a massive Monster […]
By Staff Reports Look no further for a very timely sci-fi thriller, Pandemic Punk #1, now live on Kickstarter! Written by TJ Walker (Phoenix Run) and Will Strode (Bojack Horseman), with art by Ari Syahrazad (Black Dahlias), Remus Brezeanu (Beethoven Immortal Genius), and Armin Ozdic. Colors by Dimitris Martin (Skies of Fire) and Łukasz Juśkewicz, letters by Micah Myers (He-Man […]
By Staff Reports Bullet #1 hits right on target in paying tribute to the almighty Silver Age of Comics whilst still acknowledging the sensibilities of modern day life in the how and why a superhero would react to a neverending cascade of dramatic scenarios that comes the way of a super speedster. This is a silver age inspired romance. Superhero […]
By Staff Reports Band of Bards is proud to announce its debut release, Final Gamble, a dark social commentary about the grip of predatory society, created and written by Bobby Singer (Flame Angel, Paul) with art by Jorge Santiago Jr. (Spencer and Locke), colors by Harry Saxon (The Miracles, Vagrant Queen), and letters by George Gant (Beware of Toddler). Just think, […]
By Staff Reports Comic book writers Mike Tener and Alex Maday (the creators of Midnight Highway) are returning to Kickstarter on July 14th for MIDNIGHT HIGHWAY #2. Joining them for another round of ceremoniously weird horror is artist Alexander Malyshev, colorist Hedwin Zaldivar and letter Dave Lentz. MIDNIGHT HIGHWAY #2 is perfect for fans of the type of creepy horror […]
By Staff Reports In the vein of the infamous podcast Serial, comes a cold case summoned by the airwaves, and Henry is feeling the pressure. Introducing Fog Line, an all-new 36-page noir comic told in a cinematic landscape format, written by creative mastermind and 2020 Mad Cave Studios talent hunt winner Mario Candelaria (Ashes, Tales from the Pandemic) with art by […]
By Staff Reports Cuddles, an all-new crime story, is now live on Kickstarter! Written and lettered by 2019 Platform Comic winner and Ghost City Comic competition finalist, Jed McPherson (Deadbeat, The Show) with art by Marco Perugini (Heavy Metal Magazine), and colors by sci-fi and horror aficionado Shan Bennion. Fans won’t want to miss this exclusive 32-page one-shot with awesome […]
Join Nolan Smith, Rebecca Benson and Kevin Hoskinson as we speak with writer Frank Martin about his latest Kickstarter project, The Polar Paradox! Back The Polar Paradox today at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frankthewriter/the-polar-paradox-1-of-a-2-part-make-100-sci-fi-adventure Visit us online at PastramiNation.com for news, reviews, and more! Check out the audio version below!