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:
The LEGO SHIELD Heli-Carrier is Coming!
January 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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.
2015 is Year of Transformers Combiner Wars
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With the G.I. Joe toy-line not making an appearance at this year’s Toy Fair, who knows what Hasbro is planning for this long toy franchise. Though they have announced they’ve hired a new Brand Manager Mark Weber for the G.I. Joe toy-line. Well, at least Hasbro got the Transformers toy-line correct and this year should be outstanding again. The theme for 2015 is Combiner Wars. Many of the first waves have hit retail brick and mortar stores now.
Interview with Artist Nathan Jurevicius
January 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This past weekend, artist Nathan Jurevicius released his latest vinyl creation – the Anzû Sylvan based on the artist Gary Ham’s Sylvan platform. The 9″ vinyl toy is a tribute to Sumerian/Akkadian mythology. The Anzû Sylvan is limited to 100 pieces.
James Gunn Likes Your Groot Plush
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As an artist or creator of things, it’s always neat to have someone unexpected appreciate your work and that’s just what happened to two sisters in the Philippines. Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn gave a shout out on his social media account about a plush Groot he received.
The History of Spider-Man Masks
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Do you need a cool looking poster for your boring cubicle or ugly dorm room wall? Check out this cool Spider-Man poster by artist Salvador Anguiano. This poster showcases the various Spider-Man masks throughout his Marvel timeline.
Frozen’s Olaf Action Figure
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you don’t know anything about Disney’s animated hit “Frozen”, then you must have been hibernating these past 2 years. The comedy relief snowman Olaf will into action figure poses thanks to HK company Herocross.
C3 NBA Brick Building Sets
January 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With the NBA season now in full swing, here comes some LEGO-style brick building fun. From the Bridge Direct, these are C3 NBA brick build-able playsets featuring a NBA Locker Room Starter sets (85 pieces) and Half Court sets (162 pieces).
The Princess Bride Board Game
January 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re child of the 1980s’, you’re probably remember this iconic film Princess Bride. It was swashbuckling adventure with a dose of romance, action and comedy. There was Andre the Giant and many memorable lines like, “Hello! My name is Inigo Montoya! You killed my father! Prepare to die!” Now comes Princess Bride-opoly board game from Toy Vault.
Takara Masterpiece Ultra Magnus MP-22
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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!
Baby Timber: The Unofficial Baby Groot
December 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the success of Guardians of the Galaxy film, everybody in the world seems to be making their own Groot or Rocket vinyl. Some are bad and some are good, like this one, Liz from Blazon Brikhaus known for her custom Dunnies, Munnies, resin figures and such, will be releasing the unofficial Baby Groot aka Baby Timber.
Funko Fabrikations Dolls
December 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cute vinyl toys of popular characters seem to be everywhere these days, but if you’re looking for something plush and huggable, then check out Funko’s Fabrikations line of dolls.
The TMNT Super Sewer/Chinatown Playset
November 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
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.
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