By Nolan P Smith Editor The Valaverse action keeps coming with one of the most sought-after figures in Action Force wave 2. Of course. I’m talking about Trigger, the bearded, backward hat-wearing specialist. This is an outstanding figure, decked out and ready for battle. Thanks again to Valaverse for the opportunity to check out this fantastic figure. Trigger gives me […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I was blown away when Eagle Force came roaring back as a 1/18th scale lineup from Fresh Monkey Fiction. I supported the Kickstarter and have been amazed ever since. For today’s review, I look at one of the most fun figures to come out of the line so far: the Tactical Mission Ninja Trooper Warhol. […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor While I’ve seen pictures of those fantastic little mecha animals that transform into boxes, hence their name being Beastbox, from toy geniuses 52Toys, I’ve never actually owned one until now. I recently had the opportunity to review the mechanical horse BB-43, known as Beastbox Lava. Lava comes in a beautifully designed window box that […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor It was September in the early ’90s, and I was at Target with my Mom and brother one night; as we went past the toy aisle, there was a fully stocked Ninja Turtle section. I remember seeing a new figure on the top peg hook. It was some jailbird mutant cat named Scratch, and […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor When I was a kid, Sgt Slaughter had a massive impact on my childhood. He was a WWF superstar, but I got introduced to this badass character on the animated G.I.Joe television series in the 80s. That tough-as-nails drill sergeant known for beating Cobra with his bare hands was one of my favorites. I […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Growing up, one of my favorite G.I. Joe figures was Dusty. Being from the desert, I loved his gear and color scheme- it set him apart from the other characters. With this exclusive figure, we get a new desert-themed soldier thanks to Valaverse- Action Force’s Desert Rat. Big shout out to Valaverse for the review opportunity! […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor It’s considered a classic in the world of cinema- 2001: A Space Odyssey. The 1968 film by the legendary Stanley Kubrick has become a cult classic and is still celebrated today, some 54 years after its release. Thanks to Super7, the classic lives on in a 7-inch Ultimates! lineup- today, I am looking at one […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor It has been a long time coming: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been lobbying for a Black Adam movie for over a decade, with many rolling their eyes at such a notion. A film based on a Shazam villain that isn’t even that well known? Why would DC commit cinematic suicide like that? Well, some people […]
By Rebecca Smith We all know an important Halloween aspect is things coming back to life, so with that in mind, I am back after a hiatus to write this review. What is so worthy, you ask? Netflix’s The Curse of Bridge Hollow. The family can enjoy this Netflix comedy (as long as your kiddos are 12+, with some parental […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Now, this might seem odd- a website doing a review of a magazine. Well, given that magazines are few and far between in the world of action figures, I definitely wanted to check out this new print magazine. I grew up in a world with Wizard and Toyfare magazines, with Tomart’s Action Figure Guide. Yes, […]
By Nolan SmithEditor The Loyal Subjects flipped the game on their heads when they announced their 5-inch line of action figures. With their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle line, we have got some of the best versions of the heroes in a half-shell. But now they have changed the game again with some style- say hi to the Street Style Leonardo. […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Tis’ the season for monsters and more- October brings forth the horror and haunts in every form of media. From movies and TV shows to action figures and more, every aspect of pop culture gets into the spirit of Halloween. With ABLAZE’s The Boogyman, we see it expertly done in the comic book form, delivering a […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor One of my earliest childhood memories was playing with toys. Being a child of the ’80s, playing with He-Man, G.I. Joe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was part of everyday life. Although those were the most formative years of my life, the other toys I remember playing with were before those, and they were manufactured by […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor One of the most storied, classic arcade games has to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The four-player beat’em up romp through side-scrolling mayhem helped establish just how successful a non-fighting game could be. It was one of my go-to games, and I loved every minute. So when Shredder’s Revenge was announced, I hoped for the best, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Dealing with grief isn’t a new idea, but when presented to us it feels new again. I would propose that the reason for that is because everybody deals with it differently. Therefore, every time we see it, it’s something we haven’t experienced yet. It makes for good drama but can also bring about the most […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor The life of a supervillain isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Sure, there are the arch nemesis who strike fear in the hearts of our favorite protagonists. But then there are these guys: minor threats to a world filled with superheroes. That’s the gist of Minor Threats #1, a brand new look at supervillains […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Bloodshot has been one of Valiant Comics’ heavy hitters since the classic days of the company. The pale gunman has been on both sides of the law, the unkillable human weapon with nanotechnology in his blood. With Bloodshot Unleashed, we get a mature readers’ book that puts Bloodshot on a collision course with more man-made […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Since 2011, The Last Podcast On The Left has thrilled and surprised listeners with their unique takes on the paranormal, supernatural, true crime stories, and historical events. Hosts Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks, and Henry Zebrowski take on their subjects with unmatched sincerity and a sense of humor like no other. They have covered topics such […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Black Adam is poised to become DC Comics’ next breakout character on the silver screen due to the film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hitting theaters this October. Thanks to McFarlane Toys, we are getting a slew of Black Adam action figures this year, including this Page Punchers version of the Wizard’s wayward warrior. This […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Now you face…The Shredder. For this review, I turn my attention to the most iconic and well-known Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain of all time, the Shredder. From the BST AXN lineup from The Loyal Subjects, the main antagonist for the heroes in a half shell comes ready to slice and dice in all his […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor When you think of the greatest comic book series of all time, The Sandman is usually in at least the top 5. Neil Gaiman’s masterpiece of creating his own mythological pantheon while being a love letter to superheroes and the fragility of humanity. Reprinted and championed as one of the best in the art form […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor When Hiya Toys announced they were making figures based on Judge Dredd, I was blown away. Based on the 2000A.D. comic book series, the series boast a slew of Judges and villains. For the San Diego Comic-Con this year, Previews had an exclusive black and white set of Judge Dredd vs. Judge Death- when I […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor I have been a fan of the company The Loyal Subjects for a long time, ever since my brother took me to their booth at SDCC many years ago. Back then, they started their action vinyl figures, like two packs of Transformers. Fast forward to now, and The Loyal Subjects have evolved their vinyl line […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Over the years, Jordan Peele has successfully shed his funnyman image and has proven he is a filmmaker to be reckoned with. Whether it’s his powerful debut Get Out or his sophomore effort Us, he takes on society as a whole and shines a light on the real monsters in the world. Like all good […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor McFarlane Toys has been running the action figure game for a long time. From the time of Todd Toys, we have seen waves and waves of all kinds of action figures: dragons, NFL players, military, movie-themed, and, my favorite- the Spawn line of figures. Bringing to life his own creations, we got so many impressive, […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor For our last Super7 review that counted down to the start of the pop culture mega event, the San Diego Comic-Con, I am checking out my second figure from the new Transformers Ultimates! lineup. Today I will check out one of the best designs for a Transformer, Banzai-Tron. The figure comes decked out in the […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Centurions was one of the coolest cartoons and toy lines when I was a kid. I remember having the Max Ray action figure, but being a young kid, that was too hard of a name to remember, so I called him “Power Guy.” He towered over my other action figures and had holes for weapons […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Of the vast licenses that Super7 has, one of the most interesting has to be the Toxic Crusaders. Inspired by the violent Toxic Avenger film, Toxic Crusaders was a kid-friendly animated series that was more about environmental awareness than gore. The protagonist is Toxie, a loveable misfit with an unsightly appearance. Super7 has released a […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor McFarlane Toys has taken over toy aisles across the globe. From their own impressive Spawn figures to the ultra-popular DC Multiverse and more, Todd McFarlane’s toy company has spanned so many licenses in the last few years, and one of the most exciting has to be the Disney Mirrorverse lineup. For this review, I look […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The supergroup Czarface has been taking over hip hop for years now. Comprised of 7L, Estoeric, and Inspectah Deck of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan, Czarface has taken on a life of its own. Thanks to Z2 Comics, we can now deep dive into the backstory of the metal-headed hero with Czarface: a Czar is Born. […]