By Jason T. Smith Creative Editor Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Mafex Superman! Mafex, the company known for its impressive super-articulated action figures, has done it again. While they’ve never disappointed, especially with their DC Comics characters, their Batman: Hush series takes it to the next level with their latest release, Superman! This comic-accurate Kryptonian […]
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 Jeremiah Gagnon Today I take a look at Murder Hobo! Chaotic Neutral from Scout Comics. The story starts out with Spectra Liaison arriving at a village. When she attempts to speak with the villagers, all they say is nonsense. Unsure as to why this is happening, she goes into town trying to find the inn. A floating creature with a head […]
By Daniel Schwartz There has been a lot of excitement and speculation about this title. After all, it is a comic book co-written by A-List action star Keanu Reeves. Not only is he a co-writer, but the main character is drawn in his likeness as if he is starring as the main character in the series himself! If you would […]
By Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith It’s exciting when a new company bursts onto the scene with something simply amazing. Meet Xencelabs and their entry into the drawing tablet market with their Pen Tablet Medium. How does this new entry into the world of art and graphic design do in its first public release? Our Creative Director Jason […]
By Nolan P Smith I am a big fan of the street-level heroes in the Marvel Universe, and Iron Fist is at the top of the list. Danny Rand is one of the most incredible martial artists in comics, and now he is one of the most incredible additions to the Mezco One 12 Collective lineup. Iron Fist comes complete […]
By Kevin Hoskinson There is something about video game adaptations that don’t quite click. Most of the time, they are a mixed bag, filled with forced fan service, cringe dialogue, and horrible editing. Despite all those things, they tend to be entertaining and tolerable enough to kill some time. Even though most of them are fine, fans and critics alike […]
By Jeremiah Gagnon For this review, I take a look at Marvel Action Spider-Man V.3 #1 from IDW. This issue is by Sarah Graley, Stef Purenins, and Philip Murphy. Peter awakens at 6:45 am only to rush out of the house moments later, telling his Aunt May that he is leaving early for a study group when in reality, he is […]
By Craig Timchak If you’re like me, you hadn’t heard of “The Old Guard” until they adapted it to a Netflix movie in 2020 (which, by the way, subsequent movie film “The Old Guard 2” has been greenlit). After seeing the movie, I dug into what I could find of the original four-part series released in 2017. Written by Greg […]
By Nolan P Smith He was the king of the 1980s, well, before that kid from Reseda showed up. The bad boy of Cobra Kai is now a six-inch action figure thanks to Icon Heroes. Does the figure go for the gold, or does it catch a crane kick to the head? This is my first purchase from Icon Heroes, […]
By Josh Kontos Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Josh Kontos The Deceptions keep rolling as I decided to build the most famous, most infamous of them all with the villainous leader, Megatron. This model is based on the IDW comic book series designs, and it does the iconic character justice. Measuring in at 6 inches with 40 moveable joints, […]
By Nolan P Smith It’s one of the most epic franchises to grace the silver screen and the written word: J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Thanks to Diamond Select Toys, the series gets a new 7 inch series of figures, complete with a build a figure. For this review, I take a look at the best archer in the […]
By Rebecca Benson A straightforward detective–private investigator–story! “Denied” by Mary Keliikoa, engages readers into the mysterious drama surrounding a missing person’s case. A case that leads our main character, Kelly Pruett, into the world of gambling and cover-up. But just who is behind it all? Kelly must discover who is the enemy or an ally. “Denied” is the second installment […]
By Nolan P Smith He is easily one of the most iconic comic book creations to make the leap from the comic book panels to the silver screen: James O’ Barr’s The Crow. The white face paint, the black makeup. The black duster jacket and a killer story of revenge and the afterlife. I love the idea of the Crow […]
By Nolan P Smith Today I checked out the upcoming Fighting Armor Iron Spider figure from Sentinel, thanks to our good friends at Bluefin. This is the second release in the Fighting Armor series, following the previously released Iron Man. Modeled in diecast and plastic parts and clocking in around 6.5 inches tall, this is a beast of a figure. […]
By Nolan P. Smith When you think of classic beat’em up video games, Streets of Rage comes to mind. Recently, Streets of Rage 4 hit the modern consoles, a game that retained the spirit of the classic beat’em up while updating the graphics to an animated feature flair to it. Thanks to Bluefin and Storm Collectibles, we get one of […]
By Josh Kontos Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Josh Kontos I am really excited for this review, as I built the 11th Transformers Furai model kit and the biggest: Devastator. The Constructicon combiner towers over the previous models I have built-in size and awesomeness. Flame Toys and Bluefin have created their best model yet. This fantastic model stands over […]
By Rebecca Benson Pursuing the new releases displayed, “The Sanatorium”‘ cover art caught my eye. Sarah Pearse’s spellbinder vacations readers in the Swiss mountains. Le Sommet is a newly refurbished hotel, eagerly awaiting its guests. Elin Warner is one of them. She is a detective on leave whose brother is celebrating his engagement. And Le Sommet is the grand and […]
By Jeremiah Gagnon The Creators of D&D Days of Endless Adventure bring yet another exciting and thrilling tale with the same cast of characters in this new graphic novel, Infernal Tides. Knowing how well the last book turned out, I am eager to find out what happens next to our band of heroes. Within the first few pages, we are […]
By Nolan P Smith One of the most storied tales to cross over in multimedia has to be The Witcher. From the original novels to the hit video games to the comic book adaptations and the mega-popular Netflix series, the story of Geralt of Rivia are something fans pine for. Thanks to McFarlane Toys, we get a fully articulated version […]
By Nolan P. Smith I have been waiting for this figure for a long time. Once it went up for preorder, I immediately ordered it. When I think of the man of steel, one actor will always stand above the rest, which is the late Christopher Reeve. Thanks to Mezco Toyz, the actor’s iconic portrayal of Superman is now immortalized […]
By Jason T. Smith Bluefin has put out many amazing toys from various licenses, but one of my favorites is their wildly popular Storm Collectibles line of premium action figures. Storm covers many excellent properties, but their Street Fighter series has to be in my top two. The Street Fighter line has given us many outstanding figures with dead-on likenesses […]
By Nolan P. Smith It seems to be the perfect time to review this figure, given that Zack Snyder’s Justice League is on fire. Of course, the story’s main villain is Darkseid: the figure I am looking at today is from the Injustice video game franchise. But make no mistake: this is the Darkseid you want for your collection. Darkseid […]
By Nolan P. Smith If you want to talk about an action figure line that caught on like wildfire, let’s talk about Plunderlings from Lone Coconut. The figures, all gremlin-like little creatures, made a splash on Kickstarter when they launched. However, it wasn’t until the actual products hit collectors’ shelves that the demand really sparked. I was lucky enough to […]
By Rebecca Benson My current novel I was excited to read was “Present Danger” by Elizabeth Goddard. This has a lot to do with the mixture of different government agencies, nature, and faith. The perfect trifecta. And it is an exciting read! Sheriff Jack Tanner and US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors once found themselves in love; however, life […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s no secret that I am a fan of Super7. Since buying some of their vinyl robot figures years ago, I have seen the company grow by leaps and bounds, with my favorite addition being their Ultimates line. 7-inch figures, highly detailed, and with some of the most extraordinary packaging out there. They have so many […]
By Nolan P. Smith In 2019, Hellboy got the reboot treatment with Stranger Things alum David Harbour starring as BPRD’s hotshot demon. The film, though I liked it, was critically panned. Luckily. That didn’t stop Mezco Toyz’s plan for giving big red the One: 12 Collective treatment, as the figure just hit shelves a few months back. There was a […]
By Rebecca Benson Coming up in late spring is Karen Kingbury’s–a beloved author’s–newest novel: “A Distant Shore.” I’ve read many a Kingsbury book and am exceptionally excited to enjoy this one. And share to share it with all of you! Teenaged Jack Ryder’s family vacation in Belize was the norm: surf, sand, and sun. But when Jack sees a young […]
By Rebecca Benson What once started as a casual read has turned into the need for more. BOOM! Studios will soon release their newest issue in the “Origins” series! Which I am super excited for, by the way. With only two left in the series, I strongly encourage you to catch up on your “Origins” reading. If you’ve been reading […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor and Chief Some of the best stories and the ones told throughout time. Jonah’s Voyage to Atlantis from Voyage Comics takes a look at the story of Jonah, one that originated from the Bible and was even the inspiration to works by the world-famous author, J.R.R. Tolkien. From Philip Kosloski and art by Alessandro Ventura, […]