Why am I talking about this kiddie TMNT-lineup Half Shell Heroes? Well, the Half Shell Heroes is for the younger TMNT-fans, but this Super Sewer HQ looks really cool for a display item and for the kid in me and overall play item.
The TMNT Super Sewer/Chinatown Playset
November 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Frankie’s Garage: 2014 SF Auto Show
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Maybe you’re tired from the turkey feast of yesterday and the insanity shopping of today, but we at Retrenders, the ones that have an auto-fetish spent the day at the 2014 San Francisco Auto Show. The SF Auto Show also showcased the Auto Salon, you know, the rides with the crazy bodykits, big wings and wheels low to the ground.
Skyline Gift Wrap
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hey, if you’re tired of the same old boring gift wrap paper being sold at Walgreens and RiteAid. Why not get these optical illusion skyline gift wrap paper. Doesn’t this wrapping paper look cool?
Star Wars Imperial Handbook A Commander’s Guide
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Well, if you haven’t heard or hiding in a rock or something, the new Star Wars teaser trailer was just released on the Internets. So we at Retrenders are hyped, and hyped for this neat book by author Daniel Wallace, the Star Wars Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition: A Commander’s Guide. This Deluxe Edition should be a Star Wars bookworm dreams.
The Book on Custom LEGO Technic Builds
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pawel “Sariel” Kmieć day job is a graphic designer, but moonlights as a master LEGO Technics builder. Based out of Warsaw, Poland, Pawel is a fan favorite with a legion of YouTube fans and has been featured in many magazines and news articles. His new book “Incredible LEGO Technic: Cars, Trucks, Robots & More!” takes a look at the world’s best fan created Technic builds.
Frankie’s Garage: King of the Hot Hatches!
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m a big fan of sporty hot hatches and sadly it’s more popular in Europe/UK than here in the States. It doesn’t compare playing these cars on Forza or Gran Turismo, here’s review of the Renault Megane Renaultsport 275 Trophy.
Cute Plush Talking Chewbacca
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Those who know me, know I love cute huggable plush toys and this is on my wish list now. This is the 9″ Star Wars Talking Chewbacca from Underground Toys. Includes 3-button cell batteries.
Adidas Originals x Undefeated x Maharishi
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a sneaker addict, the mega team-ups of team-ups is here. Adidas Originals signs-up sneaker shop Undefeated and UK street brand Maharishi for this super limited edition kicks collection.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – Eddie deAngelini on his comic Collectors
November 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ramen and Half interviews Eddie DeAngelini about his comic – Collectors. He tells us how the story was originally supposed to be a film script, but making it into a comic strip took a life of its own, especially when it’s about him and his wife!
Dragon Age Inquisition Review
November 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Picked up Dragon Age Inquisition for my PS4 on the day of its release, hoping that this game would make up for the faults of its predecessor, and, well, I can’t stop playing it. So much so, I haven’t even touched my Far Cry 4 yet. Currently, I’ve already clocked over 35 hours into the game – eating up most of my playing time are all the side quests, such as, picking up herbs and materials to craft new items. I haven’t even gone through half of the main story, which i have to say is a pretty decent story, but far from perfect.
A Large Evil Corporation Team-up with Funko
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UK-based animation house A Large Evil Corporation not only makes cool animations for clients around the way, but also has a knack of making neat vinyl figures.
All about Meatballs @ the Meatball Shop
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Meet the meatball kings of Manhattan – Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow of The Meatball Shop. These two guys have been in the restaurant business all their lives and got an idea of a restaurant just focused on making top-notch meatballs. Another episode of Chef’s Night Out that makes me hungry in my cubicle and craving meatballs now.
Hasbro’s New Millennium Falcon!
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just dropping into Walmart shelves is the Hasbro’s newly revised popular Star Wars toy – the Millennium Falcon spaceship. Exclusive to Walmart and Walmart.com, this bad boy is over 2 feet long and features lots of play features and makes a wonderful display item for the adult collector.
The World of Mario from Jakks Pacific
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever wanted to build your own little Mario video game playset diorama, then you can build it with this Micro line from Jakks Pacific. Jakks Pacific has had the Nintendo license for many years and have been making cool World of Nintendo action figures, plush dolls and other toys.
Revoltech Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m not the biggest fan of TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), but I’ve been fan of the toys and been collecting the various Playmates Toys TMNT figures. Not to confuse non-fans, but there are 3 product lines of the Turtles in a Half Shell, 1) the classic line of figures, 2) the Nickelodeon cartoon figures, and 3) the movie version figures. If you’re not satisfy with the Playmates toys, then I suggest the pricey Kaiyodo Revoltech figures which offers cool packaging if you’re into that stuff, more articulation and accessories for pose-ability.
From A App Game, Now A Toy Blaster
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From the popular smartphone app game Doodle Jumper, comes the toy Doodle Jump Popper from Hog Wild Toys. It’s not only cute, but shoots out foam balls. Just pop into mouth and squeeze away with the 6 included foam balls. Ages 4 and up.
Comikaze Expo 2014 Ming Chen in “Let’s talk about Ramen!”
November 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ramen and a Half meet their favorite Comic Book Men host, Ming Chen. He liked the fact that our show had the name Ramen in it, because he’s a big fan of the food. So in short, we love Ramen – he loves Ramen, so we talked about Ramen!
By the way Ming, “Can you find good Ramen in Jersey?”
World DJ Sessions: Cape Town, South Africa
November 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever wonder what type of dance music is trending around the globe? Well this program World DJ Sessions takes you there. A collaboration between UK magazine Mixmag and tequila maker Olmeca will bring 8 mega dance events featuring the top DJ’s locally.
The first episode of World DJ Sessions takes us to Cape Town, South Africa, where the hottest DJ Culoe De Song is mixing it up. House fans you listen to this set!
Food: American Cuisine, Peking Duck and Noodles!
November 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I said more than once than Munchies is one of my fave channels on the ‘Tube. This episode of Chef’s Night Out takes a look at owner/chef Quino Baca’s Brooklyn Star restaurant and his favorite foodie spots.
Frankie’s Garage: The Scion Hot Hatch Concept
November 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Okay, Honda, look at this Toyota/Scion concept at the LA Auto Show. This is what the Honda Civic should look like! Since the 7th generation Honda Civic (2001) and up to the present model line – they all look ugly! What happened Honda? But I digress, this is the Scion iM concept hot hatch.
Frankie’s Garage: Volkswagen Concepts @ LA Auto Show 2014
November 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The LA Auto Show is on this week and I’m a huge fan of hot hatches. This Volkswagen concept, the Golf R 400 has AWD action matted with a turbo 4-cylinder that cranks out 394 horses.
EDM Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This episode of Beat x Beat profiles a coming together of two music genres: rock and EDM. Frontman of Coldplay, Chris Martin takes us behind-the-scenes of the making their song “A Sky Full of Stars” from their latest album “Ghost Stories.” Coldplay and Avicii each put their magical touch on the song.
“Homeland” TV Program in Promo Vinyl Covers
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve always found joy in CD, cassette tape or vinyl albums, because you could read the many linear notes, look at the artwork and it just felt more tangible in your hands. Kids today are missing out with downloading and streaming music, but I digress. The topic at hand is these cool vinyl-style jazz covers made for the hit Showtime program “Homeland.”
MegaDrive Megatron vs PlayStation Optimus Prime
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Get you credit cards ready for more Transformers toy fun. Take a hit video game console like the Sega MegaDrive aka Genesis and make it transform into Megatron. The MegaDrive Megatron should be dropping into stores this month.
The Big Hero 6 Japan Promo
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve seen Big Hero 6 twice already at the multiplexes, so yeah, you can say I’m a huge fan of this animation. In Japan, Big Hero 6 will get a December 20, 2014 release date, but Disney Japan’s marketing department instead of a usual trailer cut promoting the flick, it has outdone itself with this simple black & white hand drawn animation to promote the film.
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