By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Saddle up, partners—today we’re heading back to the wild, weird west of Moo Mesa! In this video, I’m taking a closer look at Marshal Moo Montana from the C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa line by Nacelle Toys. A true Law Cow who lives by the Code of the West, Moo Montana brings the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor From the moment Mezco Toyz introduced their One:12 Collective with the Dark Knight Returns Batman, I’ve been hooked, eagerly anticipating each new release. Their latest addition, the legendary Ultraman, does not disappoint. This birthday gift from my wife left me in awe. The intricately designed Ultraman figure, clothed in its signature combat suit, features a […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Since the first wave, I have been a fan of the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) line by Jazwares. Being a lifelong pro wrestling fan, I loved seeing other stars from across the globe get the spotlight in the squared circle and immortalized in plastic. But this is my first Supreme Collection figure, as I check out […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor He’s the dark lord of Apokolips, one of the greatest villains in the DC Universe, and one of my favorite characters since I was a kid: Darkseid. Thanks to Beast Kingdom, we now have one of the definitive action figures of the New God, and that is no easy feat. The DAH Darkseid figure is over […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Sam & Max fans rejoice! Boss Fight Studio has launched a special crowdfunding campaign with the massive 9 inch versions of Mecha Max and Kaiju Sam! These amazing roto figures of the iconic duo bring them to life in all of their monstrous glory! But it is up to the fans to make this happen. […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Jada Toys unleashed their Universal Monsters line, which included the storied Dracula, but they went one step further with this particular release. This iconic set immortalizes Bela Lugosi’s portrayal of the dark one, and Jada Toys further cements its name in the action figure game. When you think of actors who portrayed Dracula in films, Bela […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor Boss Fight Studio is known for their impressive 1/18 action figures, Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. With their new Epic H.A.C.K.S line, they enter the six-inch scale world, and what better way to do so than with skeletons! Their first wave is out now, featuring different themes and skeleton colorways. For this review, I checked out the one that […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse might be the best Spider-Man movie to date, at least in my opinion. One of the major players in the film was one of my favorite spider people- Miguel O’Hara, the Spider-Man from the year 2099. Thanks to Hasbro, we have Marvel Legends based on the animated film, but they aren’t […]
By Nolan P Smith Jada Toys has teased their first San Diego Comic Con exclusive, and it looks like Evil Ryu from their brand new Street Fighter II series of action figures! Here is what Jada Toys teased in the announcement: We’re a little over a month away from San Diego Comic-Con and we’re excited to give our Jada Insiders […]
By Staff Reports Toy Con NJ is beyond excited to announce a killer partnership between Veteri Productions, ToyConNJ, and Premium DNA Toys! Together, they’ve cooked up something super special: the ToyConNJ Exclusive Edition of the Battletoads Zitz character! If you’re a fan of the Battletoads video game, you’re gonna flip for this bad boy. This action figure is fully articulated […]
By Staff Reports Jada Toys is once again bringing the heat with their cheesiest release to date: It’s Chester Cheetah, straight from the world of Cheetos! It is now available for pre-order at Entertainment Earth! Check out the product description below, directly from Jada Toys! It’s not easy being cheesy! From your favorite crunchy snack line, comes Chester Cheetah – […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Hasbro has truly brought the dreams of fanboys everywhere to life with the introduction of their Indiana Jones Adventure Series. This remarkable line of six-inch figures is super articulated and comes loaded with accessories, making it the ultimate collection for Indiana Jones fans. Coinciding with the release of the latest Indiana Jones film, let’s review […]
By Nolan P. Smith Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles are bringing the fighters from Tekken to life with their new GameDimensions line up, which went up for pre-order on Amazon! The first two fighters are Heihachi and Kazuya, complete with 22+ points of articulation, extra pairs of hands, effects and more. Check out the listings from Amazon below and pre-order […]
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 Staff Reports “Crom…grant me one request. Grant me REVENGE! And if you do not listen, then to HELL with you!” This is the moment Conan has been waiting for virtually his entire life and he will not be denied his vengeance! Super7’s latest Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! lineup is inspired by the Battle of the Mounds scene where Conan […]
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 Pastrami Nation Staff Photos by Jason T. Smith 2018 brought the world some fantastic action figures, making it so hard to choose just 5. Hasbro released some amazing Marvel Legends, Mezco’s King Kong is a work of art, Creative Beast Studio’s debuted their impressive Beasts of the Mesozoic, and the Transformers shined with Power of the Primes and at […]
By Nolan P. Smith Happy New Year! Our first Podcast of 2019 is almost here! Tune in to our Facebook page on January 9th at 6:15 p.m. for your chance to win! We always give away awesome prizes on each podcast, and we want to hear your feedback on what you think is the Best of 2018!!! Hope to “see” […]
Mezco Once Again Wowed At SDCC By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith One of the best lines of action figures going right now has to be the Mezco One 12 Collective. 1/12 scale figures with detailed, cloth costumes, it’s like taking the awesomeness of a Hot Toys figure and bringing it down to a more manageable scale […]
Four Horsemen Studios Roars Back to Kickstarter with the Second Series of Mythic Legions By Nolan P. Smith It has been far too long, far too much time has passed since our last Kickstarter spotlight. Luckily, we have two amazing projects to shine down that spotlight on today, and up first is a personal favorite of mine: Mythic Legions- Advent […]
Dime Novel Legends are up on Kickstarter right now! By Nolan P. Smith It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Well, right now there are a lot of top quality items on the crowd funding website Kickstarter, so get ready for a slew of spotlights! First up, let’s check out the western themed, 3.75 inch action figure line Dime Novel Legends from […]
Power Con Returned to So Cal By Nolan P. Smith Staff Reporter (Originally published at www.highdesertdaily.com) Power Con, the He-Man and She Ra: Princess of Power convention returned to Southern California this past weekend as fans of the storied franchises flocked to Torrance to feel the power firsthand. The convention took place at the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach hotel on […]
The most articulated dinosaur figures ever are now on Kickstarter with Beasts of the Mesozoic By Nolan P. Smith It’s been a while, but I am proud to be able to shine the light down on another exciting project in the crowdfunding community with a new installment of Let’s Kickstart This! This time, we look to the world of action […]
By Nolan P. Smith Square Enix has brought something amazing to the collectible world with their Play Arts Kai line of action figures. With line ups featuring DC Comics, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and more, they have constantly released high quality collectibles that stand alone in the market. With the two newest additions, Square Enix continues to show the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Ah, the golden age. It’s the age that kickstarted the heroes we see today. Amazing heroics, memorable characters, and names that have stayed in the comic book pages to this day: Blue Beetle, Daredevil, and more! Well, thanks to GBJR Toys, we can now get the Golden Age of heroes immortalized in plastic as action figures! […]
By Nolan P. Smith For this edition of Let’s Kickstart This!, we focus on another action figure campaign. You won’t find these in store: are you ready for the Legends of Cthulhu retro action figures? Here is a description straight from their Kickstarter page: Legends of Cthulhu is a 3.75” action figure line based on similar figures of the late […]
By Nolan P. Smith Here we are, once again with another spotlight with Let’s Kickstart This! Before I get started, I am proud to say that the last two Kickstarter projects we spotlighted, On the Coast of Dreams and Dragon Slayer, were both funded! That’s two awesome, fan funded projects coming soon to this world, all thanks to the fans […]
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