Toy Fair 2015 kicked-off this past weekend in NYC, so if you’re wanting to know what neat toys will be hitting retail this year, then check these videos out! Sit back, relax and watch this Toy Fair 2015 Playlist:
Toy Fair 2015 Video Playlist
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Back to the Future II DeLorean Crazy Case!
February 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bandai Japan has always made a splash with their Crazy Case line-up of super nerdy geeky “you-so-fresh” iPhone cases. This time Crazy Case takes the “Back to the Future II” DMC DeLorean car and turns into a iPhone6 case with LED lights galore and special effects. Look for a June 2015 release and will be priced around $52.00USD.
Frankie’s Garage: The NISMO 370Z Roadster Concept
February 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nissan’s aftermarket team NISMO debuts a concept 370Z Roadster at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. You will find the same 3.7 V6 as in any other 370Z, but the engine and suspension is tuned by NISMO, along with special unique aero parts.
Miniature Sculptures Made From Shark Tooth
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two weeks of Shark madness beginning Febuary 14, 2015 through March 1, 2015 at the Sea Life London Aquarium will also feature the works of artist Hedley Wiggan. Hedley is world famous for his miniature sculptures and this time he uses shark teeth to create his miniature animals.
Adidas Originals x NIGO = Superstar
February 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
In the streetwear scene both critics and fans alike have been saying these past few years Adidias has take their Originals brand to new heights. Now Adidas Originals collabs with BAPE founder NIGO. This is his take on the Superstar kicks.
Robotech 30th Anniversary SD Blind Box
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The iconic 1980s cartoon Robotech celebrates 30-years in 2015 and Toynami in the upcoming weeks will drop a neat Robotech blind box set of vinyl figures. The mini-figures vary from 2-3 inches and features: Destroid Tomahawk, Hikaru Ichijo, Regult, VF-1A 1 and VF-1A 2. No word on any chase figures just yet.
Elementary: The Ghost Line
February 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A MTA worker is found dead in his very own apartment. What can you say, it’s New York City’s toughest area, Hell’s Kitchen. Well, it’s present day, so it’s more urban hipster living in the area and coffee shops with Wi-Fi access, but Daredevil won’t come to the rescue. Instead, enter Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson! Based on the CBS hit TV show Elementary, which is a modern day twist of the famous literary detective Sherlock Holmes set in present-day New York City. “The Ghost Line” story by Adam Christopher takes place around the 3rd TV season of Elementary.
AMC DeLorean Goes Tron-Mode
February 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I’m flashing back to the 1980s. This animated short “Retrowave” feels like a mix of TRON, Knight Rider and Miami Vice in one. Animator Florian Renner took the iconic ’80s car AMC DeLorean DMC-12 and made it a star of his animation short.
Frankie’s Garage: Rotary Drift RX-7 (FD3S)
February 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
GT Channel’s new show Tuner Club debuts their first episode with a look at TCP Magic RX-7 (FD3S) rotary drift machine. Tuner Club interviews Taisuke Kawato of TCP Magic and driver Manabu Fujinaka on the 700hp beast.
The Art of Total War
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Total War series has been around for years, it wasn’t until Rome: Total War that it garnered mass-appeal and sales. Videogame journalist Martin Robinson takes us on ride from the very humble beginnings of The Creative Assembly studio, the rise of Total War series and glimpses into the future for the Total War franchise with Total War: Attila dropping on February 17, 2015. This is The Art of Total War published by Titan Books.
Grab An Espresso & Pet A Sheep
February 6, 2015 by 1 Comment
Have you ever thought about ordering a Chai Latte and also petting a live sheep all in the same place? Well, you can do this in South Korea at The Thanks Nature Sheep Cafe. Now have coffee & waffles and see sheep roaming around the cafe.
Android Series 5 Drops
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Android logo is more than a logo for pushing smartphones and stuff! The Android Series 5 is dropping into retail for 2015 with killer designs from Andrew Bell, Gary Ham, Devilrobots and Google, Inc. itself.
Photo Eating Series: “Brunchcity”
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Is it snack time yet here at the office? My mouth is all watery and hungry to eat, because of this photo series: “Brunchcity”. Photographer Andrea G. Portoles teams-up with illustrator Bea Crespo on this concept project.
Polar Bear Roaming London
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you find yourself commuting in London on the ‘Tube and spot a giant polar bear … it’s not real. To promote Sky Atlantic’s new program Fortitude, a team of Hollywood SFX crew made a animatronic polar bear. And inside, you will find 2 people controlling the bear.
Photo Series: Shanghai Night
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
LA-based photographer Nicolas Jandrain globe-trots around taking photos and his photo series “Shanghai Night” is for urban big-city night photo enthusiasts. “Shanghai Night” takes a look at the giant metropolis during the night.
Chinese Language Neon Signs
February 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
As a pop-culture addict, I am very familiar with company and product logos, but seeing them in a different language and not being able to read it adds some curiosity to it. This is designer Mehmet Gozetlik project “Chinatown.”
The Simpsons Intro in Pixel Animation
February 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Like many of you who watch the The Simpsons, we are very familiar with opening credits, now here’s a different take by illustrators Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon with music by Jeremy Dower. An old school tribute with pixel animation. It’s really well done!
Lenore: Pink Bellies
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
She is not Eternity Comics’ sexy Lady Death or Vertigo Comics’ hipster Death, but she’s the cute little dead girl Lenore, created the wildly imaginative Roman Dirge. This is the latest Titan Comic’s trade release of issues #8-11 entitled Lenore: Pink Bellies.
Frankie’s Garage: The Ford Focus RS is Coming!
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The rumors are true, the Ford Focus RS looks to dominate the hothatch world with global release. No more Front-Wheel Drive, but this RS will be All-Wheel-Drive system. EVO mag takes a look inside at the all-new Focus RS 5-door hatch.
Tim Burton’s Batmobile iPhone case from Bandai Japan
February 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Do you want to be the talk of the town with all your geeky comic book friends? If you have an Apple iPhone6 and a Batman fanatic, then you might want to pick-up this phone case. From the Tim Burton directed and starring Micheal Keaton 1989 Batman film, this is the Batmobile replica from Bandai Japan’s Crazy Case series.
Short Film Series: New Romantics
February 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is not Taylor Swift’s “New Romantics” song from her 1989 album, but a short film series by filmmaker An Rong Xu. “New Romantics” is a series of one short film per month by An Rong Xu. Episode is entitled: Here, starring Nicole Tung.
The LEGO SHIELD Heli-Carrier is Coming!
January 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
My jaw is dropping now. I can’t wait to get my hands on this LEGO product! From the LEGO Marvel Superheroes line, this is the SHIELD Helicarrier 76042. Here’s LEGO Designer Marcus talking about the Helicarrier:
Custom LEGO Dinobots
January 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular Transformers G1 sub-team was the Dinobots. Now they get some custom LEGO-styling, Grimlock and Sludge created by Jess Jennings aka Chief Supreme.
Go Go Power Rangers Vinyl Figures
January 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Loyal Subjects has been creating neat vinyl figures this past year, like the Transformers Wave 3 and their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Wave 1 series. I was able to buy a couple of blind boxes from these series, and what I like is unlike most 3″ to 5″ vinyl toys, The Loyal Subjects vinyl figures offer more points of articulation and accessories. Here’s another cool line if you’re a Mighty Morphin’ fan, the Power Rangers Wave 1.
Viral Video Friday: Followers
January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The “Followers” animated short tells the tale of man escaping prison meeting a boy running away from school. What happens next? Just watch.
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