By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The Ant-Man movies have always felt like they existed in their own corner of the massive Marvel Universe. Even though he’s had his share of run-ins with fellow Avengers, the movies feel like self-contained stories. Even when The Quantum Realm comes into play to defeat Thanos in Avengers Endgame, there isn’t a need to know […]
By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor If you were a kid in the 1980s, then you had to have had, or at least heard of, Madballs. They were those gruesomely awesome balls about the size of a baseball but designed to look like some type of monster. A totally cool concept that I, along with my brothers, owned some of but […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor “Destroy All Humans! 2” for the PS5 is a game that brings back the classic feel of the original while incorporating stunning graphics, over-the-top violence, and quirky characters. The game takes you on a wild ride through a nostalgic trip that showcases an alien invasion in the 1950s and 1960s. The graphics in “Destroy All […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor I love classic cartoons: from Transformers and G.I. Joe to Scooby-Doo and Super Friends. But of course, Popeye the Sailor Man is near the top of that list. We don’t get many Popeye action figures these days- Mezco released a few killer One: 12 Collective figures, but that has been it. Now, thanks to Boss […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The Loyal Subjects have created quite the lineup for their BST AXN action figures. Now, with a GameStop exclusive, we get the four TMNT brothers in pixelated paint decos to pay tribute to the iconic arcade game from years past. Today I take a look at Raphael and Michelangelo. Thanks to The Loyal Subjects for […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Remember The Last Samurai? The Tom Cruise samurai epic showed the story of when a US Army Captain defects from his ranks and joins the side of the samurai in battle. Prepare for a satirical look at the story with White Savior from Dark Horse Comics. Written by Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman with art […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor The ’80s and ’90s were a great time to be a toy collector. We had it all back then. Transformers, Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, you name it, we had it. Well, “we,” being most kids who weren’t as tight on money as me. But some really excellent, more in my price range kind of […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The Last of Us is a two-game series from Naughty Dog Studios that has mesmerized fans from across the globe. Thanks to HBO, we see the property brought to the small screen for a limited series, which takes us on the road with Joel and Ellie into the apocalypse. Spoilers ahead!!! The debut episode starts […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor The original Trigun anime series is one of my absolute favorite anime series. The bumbling yet dangerous Vash the Stampede, who has a $$60 Billion bounty on his head with rumors that he blew a hole through the moon, being constantly tracked by the insurance agents Meryl and Millie, and the mysterious traveling priest: you want […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor When the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossed over with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the first time around, we got a wild romp through both respective worlds, with a Green Ranger Shredder, Morphed out Turtles, and more. Now, back for round two, the shared universes come together again as beings from both sides mysteriously go […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I have slowed down on my comic book reviews as I have dived deeper into the action figure world, but when you have a revenge tale starring the family tree of the Greek pantheon, you get me back in. Get ready for mythological mayhem with Hunt.Kill.Repeat #1, coming soon from Mad Cave Studios. From Mark […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor I have been a fan of Ashley Wood’s art for many years. His ability to create memorable robots and characters is uncanny. Yet, his Brambles and Popbots have always been 1/6 scale and a tad out of my normal price range for collectibles. But with Underverse, we now get the Pocket Universe, which brings the Australian […]
By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor Not too long ago, I had the chance to review the awesome Action Force Sgt. Slaughter figure from Valaverse, and it did not disappoint. Now I’m back checking out another great figure from their Action Force line, one of their original characters, Duster. Duster, aka Timothy F. Kennedy, is a special forces weapons sergeant loaded […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor I am not afraid to admit it: I was never the biggest fan of the original “A Christmas Story” film. Maybe it’s because it was rerun all December long during my childhood years. Or perhaps it’s because of the somewhat unlikable characters- it was hard to connect with any, to be honest. But when I would […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Who doesn’t want a massive crocodile action figure? Thanks to Maestro Union, we get an absolute beast of a figure with their FuRay Wilderness Hunter Crocker! Perfect for taking on any heroes in a half shell or any figure in your collection. The figure clocks in over 7.5 inches tall and comes in a window […]
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 […]