One of the hottest toy releases this year is the Takara Masterpiece Ultra Magnus MP-22. The iconic G1 Ultra Magnus toy gets a fitting Masterpiece release and it will a very hot collector’s item. Not only does Autobot Commander resemble closely to the G1 cartoons, it features a detachable trailer and two figures: Spike and Daniel. The Masterpiece Ultra Magnus also includes 2 different hands, 2 missiles, face plate and “The Matrix” of leadership.
Takara Masterpiece Ultra Magnus MP-22
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
HeroCross Boba Fett
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Everybody seems to be making these big-head miniature body action figures or vinyl, ‘cuz it’s trending. Well, HK toy company HeroCross known for it’s big-head figures, now has this Boba Fett action figure for it’s Hybrid Metal Figuration line-up.
Star Wars Public Transportation Case
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems every little card in our wallet gets an accessory like our smartphones. Here’s something from Bandai Japan, it’s the Crazy Case line featuring the Star Wars Millennium Falcon. Now as I travel around the SF Bay Area using Public Transportation like the BART or MUNI, instead taking out my boring Clipper card, I got this Bandai Japan Crazy Case Star Wars Millennium Falcon.
Scale Shorty Train Model
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re an old-time kid, you might remember those toy train sets from yesteryear. But these days, who has room for N-Gauge or HO-Gauge train sets? This things take up lots of space, especially if you’re building a diorama! But Bandai Japan has their mini-train scale, the Scale Shorty Train Model.
Super7xFunko ReAction Wish List for 2015!
December 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Over this Holiday season and the various editorial meetings we had, was the question, “What was our favorite toy or toy line for 2014?” We had some hot feuded geeky discussions, but on everybody’s list was the Super7 x Funko ReAction action figures.
The old Retrender staffers like Stephen and Johnny who actually grew up in the 1980s (cough … they old) said it brought them memories of being a kid in the 1980s. As for me, I just remember watching these ReAction figures as DVDs movies at home with my parents. And that lead to a discussion of “What If?” figure line-ups for 2015. So, Super 7 and Funko, we are calling you out, please take a look at our ReAction action figure wish list!
Hot Toys Baby Groot Figure
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular characters from the Marvel flick Guardians of the Galaxy is the tree plant hero Groot. Hot Toys known for it’s highly detailed 1/6th scale action figures, now have a 1/4 scale baby dancing Groot action figure.
Viral Video Friday: The SlumGods of Mumbai
December 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
No, this isn’t Slumdog Millionaire but “SlumGods of Dharavi.” This Guardian News short-documentary takes viewers inside the slums of Mumbai, where kids are using breakdancing as a way out. We follow the journey of 15 year-old Vikram who wants to be a b-boy star.
The Loyal Subjects x Transformers Wave 3
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I remember buying The Loyal Subjects (TLS) x Transformers Wave 1 blindboxes, because I’m a sucker for anything G1 Transformers related. The vinyl figures were decent and it looked cute. Since the 2013 Wave 1 release, TLS have upped the ante with their Wave 2 release with more points of articulation, accessories, sounds and lights. Now with this Transformers Wave 3 released the vinyl figures move a little like action figures and have cooler signature weapons related to the character. Some figures have light up LEDs or sound effects.
The Loyal Subjects x TMNT
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys are everywhere! The Playmates line-up already feature their Classics Series, Movie Series, Nickelodeon Series and kids toy line-up. Now earlier this year Kidrobot did their vinyl take on TMNT, and now The Loyal Subjects get in on the action.
Animated LEGO Ninja’s Dueling It Out
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another cool creation from LEGO builder Ian Spacek, his LEGO Zoetrope Ninja Duel. But first, let’s define what is a Zoetrope. According to Dictionary.com – Zoetrope is “a device for giving an illusion of motion, consisting of a slitted drum that, when whirled, shows a succession of images placed opposite the slits within the drum as one moving image.” (Dictionary.com). Now let’s watch this LEGO Ninja battle:
The LEGO CLUE Gameboard
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you don’t want to buy a classic boardgame like CLUE, then why not build your very own with LEGO bricks? This is what LEGO builder Ian Spacek has done with this.
Frankie’s Garage: JDM-Inspired Skate Decks
December 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Power House Amuse Honda S2000 F20C Skate Deck, MSRP: $59.99USD
These JDM-inspired skate decks can be use as decks, but also makes for a great display showcase for automobile fans at their office, man-cave or garage. Check out the many different lines of JDM-styled skate decks at SCW Performance.
Garage Tuned x Kanjo Spec Racing Skate Deck Civic EK, MSRP: $59.99USD
The Bandai Japan R2-D2 3D Wall Poster
December 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bandai Japan recently released their life-size Iron Man 3D Wall Figure poster in Japan only, and now another neat upcoming release for Star Wars fans – the life-size 3D Wall Figure poster of the iconic droid R2-D2.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – Ramen and Half gets to meet actor James Hong
December 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
How could anyone not know James Hong! I think it’s safe to say that he has starred in more than four hundred American films and television episodes. He has played leading roles, supporting roles and small parts. I recently saw him in the classic Blade Runner and last year’s R.I.P.D., but when anyone asks me about James Hong, the two flicks that immediately come to my mind are Wayne’s World 2 and Big Trouble in Little China.
Martin Hsu Pop-Up Shop @ Woot Bear SF
December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Local artist Martin Hsu has over the years developed his own personal unique art style. You can see it in his paintings, drawings and vinyl toys. And this Holiday season, if you’re looking to see his art and want to buy his art in person, check out the Martin Hsu Pop-Up Show @ Woot Bear. Woot Bear is a neat toy art shop located in the heart of the Richmond District, 147 Clement Street in San Francisco.
I Love “Cowboy Bebop!”
December 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
If you have not seen Cowboy Bebop anime series, you do not know what you are missing out on. I can’t say enough about this anime, but as you know the Blu-ray drops today.
Frankie’s Garage: A ride in the Pulsar NISMO Concept
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This might look like a rice rocket Honda FIT, but it’s actually a Nissan Pulsar NISMO concept car. For city-dwellers looking for tiny parking spaces and pinching to save gas money, these mini-compacts offer a lot. Car enthusiasts who like hot compacts also want performance and this will do the trick.
Frankie’s Garage: NISMO Festival 2014
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another year passes, and another NISMO Festival 2014 at Fuji Speedway takes place. If you’re fan of Nissan cars and NISMO tuned rides, then this is the festival you need to go. Here is the highlights from the event:
Takara Transformers Masterpiece Bumblebee MP-21
December 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The G1 minibot icon Bumblebee gets a Takara transformation in the Masterpiece line-up. Not only do you get the Masterpiece VW Bumblebee, you also get the adult Spike in his exo-suit from the 1986 animated flick “Transformers: The Movie.”
PRIVILEGE x Steezy Emily Collection
December 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re online hunting for gifts and if that person is into streetwear, then this will do the trick. Available online @ PRIVILEGE NYC for a limited time only, fans of model Emily Sears collabing with Stezzy will enjoy this graphic tee and pullover hoodie.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – We asked actor-comedian Debra Wilson one question
December 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What does she tell us?
“I’m working on several projects. There’s this one, but it’s N-D-A, then there’s another that’s also NDA… hmm oh wait, no that’s NDA too!”
I’m not sure if that’s what our site readers and viewers would like to hear, but she had fun explaining how NDA everything is to Ramen and Half’s Eddie Ballar. For those of you that don’t know Debra Wilson, you can definitely find out about her by watching this interview from Comikaze Expo. She is popularly known for her comedic sketches on MADtv and continues to venture the land of entertainment. She’s been involved in comedy flicks like recent Knock’Em Dead to animation and video game voices such as on Grand Theft Auto V.
Cowboy Bebop on Blu-ray
December 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dropping on December 16th, 2014 is the first time the iconic anime series Cowboy Bebop gets it’s Blu-ray release. What brought me back to watching anime again was this anime – Cowboy Bebop. I love the characters, the world, the stories, the director Shinichiro Watanabe and music by Yoko Kanno.
Food: Jamaican Fusion
December 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On this episode of Chef’s Night Out this will be a foodie night out in NYC with Spur Tree owner Sean John and friends. Spur Tree Lounge is located on the Lower East Side and is a Jamaican/Asian fusion restaurant. Sean takes you to his favorite eating and drinking spots around town.
The Most Expensive 2015 Disney Calendar
December 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I really enjoyed watching Disney’s animated feature Frozen and of course the song “Let It Go” sung by Idina Menzel. Frozen fans will buy anything and everything related to the flick, and this is for wealthy Frozen fans, I guess the upper 1%. This ain’t no regular calendar you find at Barnes & Nobles discount rack! This is a platinum-studded Frozen calendar that costs $835,800USD, okay wait … take a breath. Yes, $835,800USD. I can buy house for this!
Customize Your Own New Balance Sneakers
December 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you really want to feel special and have your very own one-of-a-kind sneaker? For around $220 bucks you can with New Balance 990 v1 kicks. You have your choice of materials, colors and basically 12 options to choice from to customize your NB 990’s.
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