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.
The Book on Custom LEGO Technic Builds
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
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.
Building Incredible LEGO Dioramas
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We mention these guys before on our site, but this South Korean professional LEGO master build team Olive Seon knows how to build huge LEGO diorama playsets. Above image is their latest city build – Magma City.
This is another recent build of theirs, a LEGO Theme Park.
I Want My PopTaters Stormtrooper!
November 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From toymaker PPW Toys are the newly released Star Wars-themed Mr. Potato Heads. The 4 figures include R2-D2, Yoda, Darth Vader and Stormtrooper.
Mega Bloks: Call of Duty Hovercraft 6859
November 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
I’m not the most hardcore Call of Duty player, but I do enjoy the Mega Bloks: Call of Duty line of brick toys. This mega-build is a Signature Series sold only exclusively at Toys’R’Us, the Call of Duty Hovercraft 6859.
Mr. Potato Head x Tranformers
November 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The world of Mr. Potato Head and Transformers universes collide in this fun and cute toy for kids and adults. This neat set, comes with two Mr. Potato Head figures and Optimus Prime and Grimlock body parts. This is from Playskool’s popular line of Mixable, Mashable Heroes figures.
Supersize Me Mario!
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Super Mario fans will enjoy this 20″ plastic giant toy from Jakks Pacific, the World of Nintendo Super Mario Big Figure. Jakks Pacific with Nintendo license has made several 4″-6″ World of Nintendo action figures, and now this 20″ version Mario takes the cake.
Frank Kozik’s Woot Bear Grand Opening
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re into collecting vinyl art toys, then there’s a new player in town. Located in the Richmond District in San Francisco, is artist Frank Kozik’s new shop Woot Bear. Our Ramen crew caught up with Frank during the opening.
Frankie’s Garage: AUTOart ReRelease – Initial D AE86
October 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m looking forward to AUTOart’s re-release of the iconic Toyota Trueno AE86 from the popular anime/manga “Initial D” by Shuichi Shigeno. If you’re a diecast car collector then you should also know the name AUTOart. This incredible HK toy company makes super detailed diecast cars, and this 1:18 scale “Fujiwara Tofu Ten” AE86 looks amazing.
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Kidrobot x DC Comics = Frank Kozik’s Labbits
October 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Artist Frank Kozik’s creation, the Labbit creature has found itself onto DC Comics Universe. In this DC Collection, there are six 2.5″ figures to collect which inlcude: Batman, Superman, Red Hood, Green Lantern, Cyborg and Bane. Each of these DC Labbits have super detailed paint jobs and one neat accessory unique to that DC character.
Kidrobot SF: Hello Trikky!
October 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Ramen crew a couple of weeks back attended the Kidrobot SF store event – Hello Trikky! The Hello Trikky party featured over 25 artist tricking up a base Trikky vinyl art toy. We interview some of the artist involved and get their thoughts about their custom Trikky.
Halloween Action Figures with ReAction
October 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
If you grew up in 1980s and remember those old school Kenner-style 3 3/4″ action figures with nostalgia, then you have it here with the Super 7 x Funko: ReAction line-up. I already bought a couple of these action figures from my favorite films.
Hess Toy Truck 50th Anniversary Edition
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
For the past 50 years, the Hess Toy Truck company has been producing cool trucks, cars and planes. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Hess Toy Truck company and to celebrate, Hess has delivered a Collector’s Edition Toy Truck. The modern looking toy tanker hides a smaller replica, a 1964 oil tanker truck. Both trucks feature an amazing amount of LED lights.
Transformers Generations: Jetfire
October 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m a big Transformers G1 Jetfire fan and this Hasbro release of Jetfire looks amazing. I’m looking to pick this Transformer at Toys’R’Us. Check out the review by Optibotimus:
Mighty Orbots aka GX-40 GODMARS
October 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re 0f a certain age growing up in the 1980s, you might remember this cartoon – Mighty Orbots. From Bandai Japan, this diecast toy is a solid homage to the cartoon series with all 6 robots and various accessories.
Star Wars: Battle on Endor – Black Series
October 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you like the Star Wars’ Black Series line-up of 3″ and 6″ figures, then this Toys’R’Us exclusive that dropped a few weeks back should be on your “want list.” This is the Black Series – Battle on Endor Pack. This set is for the 3″ Black Series figures which features 8 figures: Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Ewoks Stemzee, Ewoks Chubbray, Imperial Officer, AT-ST Driver and Stormtrooper in this set along with the AT-ST Walker.
Artist Martin Hsu releases “Blacky” Vinyl Figure
October 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On a brezzy night in San Francisco’s Haight/Ashbury area, Kidrobot held a Artist Signing and Release Party for super talented artist Martin Hsu. A few weeks back, Martin released his latest vinyl artwork – “Blacky” – the dragon/dog 4″ figure. The figure is limited to 300 pieces worldwide, so you might want to pick it up, since it’s also sold at a reasonable price of around $25.00USD.
Matty Collector DC Comics Total Heroes
October 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Total Heroes is another line-up of DC Universe 6″ action figures and you can find these figures at big box stores like Target and Wal-Mart. I bought a few of these Total Heroes like Batman and The Flash, since I liked how they look and it was ten bucks. Now these already sold out at Matty Collector, these are Total Heroes Ultra editions, meaning they come with more accessories like various interchangeable faces, hands and weapons. The Batman Beyond figure looks really cool and you can probably find them online somewhere at the $25-35 price range.
Figma Marvel Action Figures
October 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
I’m a big fan of the Marvel Legends 6″ action figure series since it’s affordable and detailed enough to collect and play with. And when you want to move up to the next step yet can’t afford the Hot Toys pricey $200 per figure, then I would suggest the Figma action figure line-up from the Good Smile Company.
Figma Samus Aran (Metroid)
October 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From the Japanese toy manufacture Good Smile Company comes the Figma Metroid Samus Aran action figure. The pose-able and articulate 6″ figure comes with a stand and various accessories.
Boba Fett’s LEGO Star Wars Slave I
October 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Everybody’s favorite Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett and this time his personal spacecraft get’s the LEGO Star Wars Collectors treatment this coming January 2015. The LEGO 75060 Slave I craft is super detailed with many cool play features.
A $5O Pen! But it Transforms.
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Can I sell you a pen that cost over $50.00USD and holds not too much ink? Well, you will buy it if you’re a Transformers and G1 Optimus Prime fan. Produced by Sentinel Toys, this is Optimus Prime Convoy pen! In robot mode, the action figure looks close to the classic G1 cartoon series and has good articulation. After you’re finishing playing with it and you need to do some homework, you can transform it into a pen.
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