Ever thought of getting a DMC DeLorean Back to the Future replica car? Well, if you have around $100,000USD, then you can buy a full-size replica with all the bells and whistles (Only it won’t fly or time travel).
DMC DeLorean Back to the Future Replicas
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BAPE x Back to the Future Collection 2015
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Everybody is getting on the Back to the Future bandwagon today? If you’re a guy, gal or kid looking to rock Back to the Future gear, then check out this mini-capsule collection from BAPE. Dropping today into BAPE stores, the collection features 5 different graphic tees for kids of all sizes.
LEGO Back to the Future Custom DeLorean
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Back to the Future movies have the DMC DeLorean an iconic star and just for October 21, 2015, here is a custom LEGO flying 2015 DeLorean Time Machine by Brian Williams.
Back to the Future II: Floating DeLorean Toy
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Today is October 21, 2015 – Back to the Future II day! Check out this cool looking collectible prototype from HK toy-maker Kids Logic. This is the “DeLorean – Time Machine Magnetic Floating Edition” from the Back to the Future II movie. The 1/20 scale DeLorean features opening doors, removable wheels, special floating effects, and more than 10 light-up LED effects. Also it will come with 2 bases: a floating base and display base. The “DeLorean – Time Machine Magnetic Floating Edition” will retail around $210.00USD, but the bad thing is it won’t be released until 3rd quarter 2016. A one-year wait!
Image Comics: Monstress by Marjorie Liu
October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Nerds of Color (NOC) recently interviewed writer Marjorie Liu on her Image Comics’ Monstress series. She talks about her inspirations and origins in creating the steampunk fantasy world of Monstress and working with artist Sana Takeda (X-23). Look for the Monstress #1 to drop on November 4, 2015 into comic book shops.
The Creator of Attack on Titan: Hajime Isayama
October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Japanese manga series “Attack on Titan” has taken the world by storm and has made Japanese artist Hajime Isayama a star. In this exclusive BBC interview, Hajime talks about the ups and downs of becoming a manga artist and his inspirations on creating Attack on Titan.
Frankie’s Garage: Euro Hot-Hatch Battle
October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Battle of the top Euro-spec hot-hatches, the 2015 Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy-R Limited Edition versus the 2015 Honda Civic Type R. EVO takes a look at both cars on the track.
itty bittys Star Wars Hoth Collector Set
October 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With a slew of Star War toys out there on the retail shelf this year, if you’re looking for something cute and plushy, then check out this Hallmark exclusive set, The itty bittys Star Wars Hoth Collector Set.
Hello Kitty x Transformers
October 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This collab between Takara Tomy and Sanrio is just for Halloween 2015. Hello Kitty transforms into a Deception semi-truck and then into a Hello Kitty trick or treater. Sold only in Asia, this product drops this month and look around $15-20USD price tag.
Kidrobot Dunny Series “The 13”!
October 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kidrobot’s annual Dunny series release is finally here! “The 13″ Dunny Series by artist Brandt Peters is dropping now. The theme is Halloween and all the 3” Dunnies comes with lots of cool accessories. The blind boxes will go for around $12.00USD each and a case will be about $240.00USD
Fox McCloud by Jakks Pacific
October 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Over the years, Jakks Pacific’ World of Nintendo 4″ action figure line-up has proven popular and besides making just Mario-universe characters, the Wave 3 series features fighter pilot Fox McCloud. The neat 4″ figure solid details, paint job, 12 points of articulation, and a small version of his ship. Here’s hoping for more characters an maybe vehicles from Starfox.
Heroes: Vengeance
October 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
NBC TV recently premiered their new super hero/sci-fi series Heroes Reborn and with the introduction of many new characters and typical large cast for a show like this, Titan Comics offers a new monthly Heroes comic book series where it will profile and highlight a character with a 5-part story arc. Heroes: Vengeance #1 finds Oscar Gutierrez as a ordinary mechanic by day and the vigilante El Vengador.
DC Collectibles, Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile
October 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fans of Batman: The Animated Series will finally enjoy an ultimate version of the Batmobile from that series. DC had released a mainstream one-seater version of this Batmobile years ago, but this Batmobile from Batman: TAS will have all the bells and whistles.
BAIT X HASBRO’s G.I. JOE X NEW BALANCE
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BAIT brings together a 1980’s toy icon, Hasbro’s G.I. Joe and kick’s company New Balance for some kicks. The two popular G.I. Joe ninja’s Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow will get represented in the New Balance MT 580 sneakers – Arashikage Pack. This will be released in limited numbers and will be dropping next week on October 10, 2015. Prices per pair will be start around $160.00USD.
Marvel x Hip Hop Crossover
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One of my fave shows on satellite radio, is Shade 45, Sway in the Morning and recently Marvel Editor in Chief Axel Alonso drops by the show to talk about the Marvel Comics and the “Hip Hop Variant” covers. Since Marvel is launching 60+ titles in a new direction starting this month, Marvel will put 60-plus “Hip Hop Variants” covers, where Marvel heroes are put in iconic hip hop album covers.
Viral Video Friday: Honda “Paper”
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A week ago Honda released a tribute video “Paper” of their 6 decades in the auto business. This flip-board animation took many animators and thousands of hand drawings to manipulate movement and other details.
A Guide To Being A Vampire Slayer
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Even after lasting 7 season’s and 144 episodes on air, Joss Whedon’s cult hit TV show Buffy, The Vampire Slayer remains popular with fans today. Do you also want to be like Buffy? Do you want to be a Vampire Slayer? Well, now’s your chance, as Buffy’s mentor Rupert Giles offers up his book: Demons of the Hellmouth – A Guide for Slayers, basically a Who’s Who’s list and character guides of the many vampires, demons, and other players they’ve meet along the way in the TV show.
Wizard World 2015 San Jose Coverage Playlist
September 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hey Retrenders fans! If you missed Wizard World 2015 from San Jose a few weeks back and want to see all of our Ramen and a Half video coverage of the 3-day con, well, hit up our Wizard World SJ playlist on YouTube!
Lite Brix The Peanuts Movie Playsets
September 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another LEGO-style brick company Cra-Z-Art offers officially licensed Lite Brix The Peanuts Movie toys. The Lite Brix The Peanuts Movie School Dance features 104-pieces, 2 figures – Sally & Schroeder, lights and sounds. The set requires 3 “AAA” batteries that are not included.
LEGO IDEAS The Big Bang Theory 21302
September 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fans of the geeky CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory will enjoy this LEGO-style playset from LEGO Ideas. The Big Bang Theory 21302 set features the iconic Leonard and Sheldon’s living room with 7 minigures: Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy and Bernadette.
The Tin-Toy Museum in Shanghai
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A new exhibition is trending in Shanghai. Flashing back to childhood, wind-up tin toys is gaining interest with a museum dedicated to tin toys of the past. The Shanghai Tin Toy Museum has 3,000 plus tin toys showcased.
Buzzing: Adult Coloring Books
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Amazon’s best selling books are coloring books not for kids, but for adults. The new craze and stress reliever for adults is coloring books for older people. So grab your colored pencils, markers and crayons.
Vinyl Pulp #7: Artist Daniel Fleres on Swanicorn & his custom Lolligag
September 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What a double dose of Vinyl Pulp! Yupe, we are still at Woot Bear for the “Vive La Lolligag! Vinyl Doll Release & Custom Group Show. We catch up with artist Daniel Fleres on his custom reinterpretation of the Lolligag doll and his upcoming vinyl toy project, the Swanicorn! It’s coming!
Vive La Lolligag! Vinyl Doll Release & Custom Group Show
September 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
On brezzy Saturday night, August 28, 2015 in the Richmond District SF, Woot Bear Gallery held the “Vive La Lolligag!” event. Both an art show featuring a collection of contemporary artist reinterpreting the Lolligag vinyl doll and a final release edition of the Lolligag doll, the grape colorway Lolligag figure.
Our Vinyl Pulp team was there to recap the event and interviews with the creators and artists on hand.
All New Star War Toys and Products: The Force Awakens
September 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Are doing a midnight run to Target for the new Star War Awaken toys? Friday, September 4, 2015 will kick-off around the world a celebration of new toys and products for the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens film.
Here’s a look at all the toys:
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