By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor At this point in history, you should know what Jackass is and whether or not it’s for you. The irreverent comedy premiered on MTV in October 2000 and has spawned a successful series of spin-offs and feature films. It has been the subject of both controversy and pure shock as audiences worldwide have witnessed Johnny […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Okay, this one is a long time coming. I backed the Space Force Kickstarter when it first launched, and now the figures are finally here. From Amazo Toys and Fresh Monkey Fiction, these three figures create many possibilities when it comes to 1/18th scale figures. I picked up one of each of the basic figures- […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor A comic book comes along that sucks you right back into the game every once in a while. Granted- I’ve slowed down on the comic book world these last few months, but AWA Studios’ Primos pulled me back in, and I’m glad it did. From Al Madrigal, Felipe Flores, Carlo Barberi and Brian Reber, and Andworld […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor “Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?” When it comes to children’s television, nothing is more iconic than Sesame Street. It is a street that many of us spent countless hours living on, whether it was in our imagination or sitting in front of the television. It’s a magical […]
By Daniel Schwartz I have always been a big fan of the movie “Pacific Rim” (the first one, not the second). Giant monsters from another dimension fighting giant robots for the sake of humanity is a really great concept and provides a lot of action and adventure. That is why I wanted to pick up the first issue of “We […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor (Minor Spoilers Ahead. If you want to go in completely blind, watch it and then come back.) Scream is a franchise that won’t quit. It’s been over ten years since Scream 4, and with the passing of horror master Wes Craven, the series seemed to be dead. A couple years ago came word that the […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor He is one of the most iconic, classic movie monsters of all time, and thanks to Jada Toys; he has returned as an action figure as a part of their new Universal Monsters line- let’s dive in and check out the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The figure marks one of the first action figures […]
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By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor “That’s the thing about stories. They never really end, do they? We’re still telling the same stories we’ve always told. Just with different names. Different faces.” It’s been nearly 20 years since we last visited the world of The Matrix. After the first film became a massive hit, it was hard to watch any media […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Spider-Man: No Way Home is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s the culmination of everything we have seen on the big screen involving our favorite wall-crawling hero. It doesn’t just stay within the confines of the MCU; it reaches all the way back to 2002 when Sam Raimi’s first Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire was released. It’s […]
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By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Andrew Garfield is in top form in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut, Tick, Tick…Boom!. In the film, Garfield plays Broadway pioneer Johnathan Larson as he attempts to get his musical SUPERBIA off the ground and in front of an audience. Along the way, he struggles to maintain his confidence, friendships, and relationship with his girlfriend Susan […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor If you have never played a game in the roguelike genre before, Hades would be a great place to start. For many people, it’s a sometimes frustrating experience, but it’s also highly replayable and rewarding. Think of it as the video game equivalent of “Groundhog Day,” except the world is altered and procedurally generated every […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor What do you get when you mix Disney magic with the genius of songwriter and storyteller Lin-Manuel Miranda? You get Encanto, the studio’s most narratively ambitious animated film to date. It’s a story rooted in culture and family, one that feels deeply personal for a movie of this caliber. Encanto is about the extraordinary Madigral […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The Annex 2179 line of figures from Toys Alliance got me back into Acid Rain 1/18 scale figures. I loved the original Acid Rain figures- the details, the excellent storage container packaging they came in, they were like the Hot Toys of 1/18 scale figures. But I eventually stopped collecting Acid Rain until Annex 2179 […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor For this review, I take a look at the Joy Toy Skeleton Forces-Grim Reaper’s Vengeance (Type C) figure. If you aren’t familiar with Joy Toy, think premium G.I. Joe figures. I have checked out a few Joy Toy figures in the past and have been very impressed, this one is no different. Grim Reaper’s Vengeance […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor Thanks to the folks at Bluefin, today I take a look at one of the most anticipated action figure releases of the year- the Miles Morales Spider-Man figure from Sentinel. Based on the amazing animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. This is a great figure, let’s go ahead and say that first off. The […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor I’ll be honest right off the bat- I am not familiar at all with League of Legends. I know it’s a game and has an animated movie coming out soon, but that’s it. So when I got my hands on a League of Legends action figure, I was a bit thrown off. But even if […]
By Rebecca Benson Families stooped over, carefully eyeing the pumpkins for picking–right off the vine. The cool, crisp air Fall brings stings your cheeks; the cold settling over your skin as you gaze at the surrounding hillsides. And what better way to end the Fall festivities and keep on with the Halloween spirit than to watch Disney’s The Muppets Haunted […]
By Daniel Schwartz Tales of the gods walking the Earth in human form are as old as time. From Zeus to the homeless woman on “Sons of Anarchy,” these deities have always had a purpose for being on our planet. What if the gods were not here by choice? What if those gods were put on Earth intentionally to keep […]
By Craig Timchak Welcome to the world of King Spawn, written by Sean Lewis with art by Javi Fernandez, colors by FCO Plascencia, and additional cover art by Todd McFarlane and Don Aguillo. With this team at the helm, it’s official. Kincaid is back (we first met Kincaid in Spawn #5, 1992), and he’s gathering an army of true believers […]
By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor Are you looking to up your Joe game? Then the Hardcore Coldplay Blue Falcon- U.S. Army Airborne Division by Joytoy is just what your 1:18 scale army needed. Modeled after the U.S. Army Airborne Division, this little guy is what we’d have if G.I. Joes had a Masterpiece version. Joytoy, the company behind these […]
By Kevin Hoskinson JOKER/HARLEY: CRIMINAL SANITY is a new twist on a classic DC tale, and it was exactly what I wanted it to be. It’s a twisted serial killer story placing the titular characters in a game of cat & mouse, as well as a much more fascinating Joker origin story than the Juaquin Phoenix-led movie we got a […]
By Craig Timchak This issue was one heck of a ride. While the issue itself is a giant-sized comic, it’s a collection of five different short stories. Each one is different than the last but just as enjoyable. I really enjoyed the artwork throughout most of this book and absolutely loved the revival of an old favorite of mine, Haunt. […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor The original Grimm Fairy Tales are terrifying and amazing at the same time. Mad Cave Studios has created a brand new anthology inspired by the classic Grimm tales, but with a modern horror spin- welcome to Grimm Tales from the Cave. Featuring over ten stories that are bound to shock, the book also features a […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Unborn is a surprise, to be sure. From Source Point Press, the book is created by Frank Gogol, of Dead End Kids and Power Rangers fame. Given the writer’s love for the Power Rangers and the cover artwork, one might think the colorful Rangers inspired Unborn. Design-wise, I would say so. Mix Power Rangers with […]
By Kevin Hoskinson “Candyman isn’t a he, he’s the whole damn hive.” Although it’s a bit muddled at times, Nia DaCosta’s CANDYMAN is an atmospheric horror film that delivers on its promise. It brings the mythos into the modern era by combining current issues with the legend of Candyman itself, much like the original film. From the opening logos, things […]
By Daniel Schwartz Have you ever been mistaken for someone famous? Did people look to you with the hope that you were the celebrity that would make their day, only to be utterly disappointed when they realize that you are just you? Welcome to Grimlock’s world! Our story begins with a familiar sight. Optimus Prime and Grimlock arguing. During the […]
By Nolan P Smith When Boss Fight Studios announced that they would be doing a line of action figures called the Legends of Lucha Libre, I was intrigued. Being a massive pro wrestling fan and a massive fan of the luchadores statewide and worldwide, the potential here is real. The first two figures released are at the top of the […]
By Nolan P Smith Photos by Nolan P Smith and Jason T Smith When Sentinel and Bluefin first announced the Fighting Armor series, I was definitely intrigued. But when they showed off the Spiderman and Captain America armors, those are what pushed me from intrigued to excited. Iron Man and Spiderman are both top-notch figures, but now it’s time to […]