SEGA’s mascot Sonic gets the Kidrobot 3″ blind box figure treatment. Each of the Sonic characters is mounted on the iconic gold ring stand. There are 14 figures including the chase figures to collect.
Kidrobot x Sonic the Hedgehog
January 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who The Ninth Doctor #9
January 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
More adventures with the Ninth Doctor. This time its a road trip to Brazil. Join the Ninth Doctor, Rose and Jack on a Brazilian journey.
Comic Book Preview: Peepland #3
January 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Central Park killer is still on loose. Roxy and her company of friends are dealing with corporate powers and corrupt police officials in 1980s NYC.
The Loyal Subjects Action Vinyls
January 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This year The Loyal Subjects will have their Action Vinyls line-up in many Walmart stores. These collector blind box 3″ action figures will feature Dragon Ball Z, Masters of the Universe and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers “The Movie” characters. The TLS Action Vinyls will also have exclusive Walmart chase figures.
Beasts of Balance
January 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Gather the family around the table for board game night. Build, create and stack. It’s like Jenga, well kind of. First you will need to spend $100 bucks on the “starter pack” that includes the Plinth, which is the electronic interactive base plate and 24 “Artefacts” which are the animals. You will also need an iOS or Android device to play the game.
Star Wars AT-AT Bookcase
January 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This bookcase is made for kids, but I think any Star Wars fan will want to use it in a display setting. This looks like something you might find at Pier 1 Imports or IKEA, but no, it’s from Pottery Barn Kids. This Star Wars AT-AT Bookcase is made from wood and hand painted. There’s storage for books and other knit knacks.
Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed #3
January 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Assassin’s Creed video game franchise over the years have used the comic book format to tell many stories from this universe. Now the Awakening series takes Assassin’s Creed towards manga-style art and storytelling. The Brotherhood and Templar Order are once again locked into battle.
Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor Year Three #1
January 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Doctor, doctor! If you’re looking to jump in and get into the various Doctor Who comic book series from Titan Comics, then this Eleventh Doctor Year Three #1 will be a great starting point for new fans. Travel with the Eleventh Doctor and companion Alice Obiefune.
Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Year Three #1
January 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Tenth Doctor is back for a 3rd comic book season. The Doctor opens with a 2-part issue – “Breakfast a Tyrannies” with traveling friends Gabby Gonzalez and Cindy Wu.
Comic Book Preview: Norman #2.2
January 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Are you tired of all the superhero comics out there on the comic book shelves? Try some dark humor with cute kid Norman. He is stirring horror-filled trouble again.
Comic Book Preview: Vikings #2.4
January 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Uprising is coming. Based the History channel popular TV series Vikings explore the world of the Northmen. This issue follows Viking shieldmaiden Lagertha into action.
Comic Book Preview: Sherlock #1
January 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sherlock done Japanese manga-style with Sherlock #1 – The Blind Banker. A mysterious bank robbery took place and it’s up to Sherlock to find out what happen.
Comic Book Preview: The Assignment #1
January 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Titan Comics imprint Hard Case Crime kicks-off 2017 with a controversial bang! After being abducted and operated on without consent, hitman Frank Kitchen is on a tale of revenge. The Assignment #1 is from filmmaker/producer Walter Hill and French author Matz aka Alexis Nolent with art by Jef.
Be@rBrick x Care Bears
January 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Adding to the 1980s nostalgia, the Care Bears get the Be@rBrick treatment. Medicom offers two bears at release, the Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear figures.
The World of Pandora Comes Alive in Summer 2017
January 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the new attractions to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom parks this summer 2017 is the sci-fi world of Pandora. James Cameron’s Avatar film turns into a theme park with a detailed walking world and rides. The Na’vi River Journey is like a Pirates of the Caribbean ride and Avatar Flight of Passage looks to be like the Harry Potter Forbidden Journey ride.
Think Tank # 1 Image Firsts
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Comic Preview: Eden’s Fall TP
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Comic Preview: CYBERFORCE: ARTIFACTS #0
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Story: Camilla Zhang, Kelly Bender, Paul Penna
Art: Francesca Aureli, Jim Towe
Color art: K. Michael Russell and Chris Northrop
Letter art: Troy Peteri
Cover: Khoi Pham
Editorial: Ashley V. Robinson
Comic Preview: Romulus # 3
December 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mondo’s Marvel Netflix Vinyl Soundtracks
December 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Call me an old fart, but I love my compact discs and vinyl records! I miss going to the various Tower Records in SF and exploring the import section at the Virgin Megastore on Market Street. Specialty retailer Mondo known for their movie tribute posters and vinyl OSTs will sell vinyl LP soundtracks from the popular Marvel Netflix shows Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. The Mondo releases feature awesome artwork and packaging.
Superhero Body Paint
December 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cosplayers usually design and build costumes and props. Well, this cosplayer doesn’t need it. Just paint it on the body. My Retrenders buddy Steve Jang sent me this YouTube video a few months back. It was on my I’ll watch later, but I finally got around to it and was blown away. Artist/Model Kay Pike is known for her detailed body paint of superheroes on her naked body. She is taking superhero body paint to the next level.
Comic Preview: Symmetry Vol. 2 TP
December 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Story: Matt Hawkins
Art & Cover: Raffaele Ienco
Release Date: December 21, 2016
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Kidrobot TMNT 8″ Black Fade Colorway
December 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Playmates has been pushing out various lines of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures, but if you just want a cool vinyl figure for display or on your workstation, then take a look at the exclusive Kidrobot TMNT 8″ Black Fade Colorway. Each limited edition colorway figure comes with their signature weapon and color.
MarioKart 8 RC
December 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Over the weekend I had a White Elephant party with my cousins and one of the cool gifts was this Jakks Pacific World of Nintendo MarioKart 8 Mini Anti-Gravity R/C Racer. Who has time in this social media ADD era to build R/C cars like those Tamiya models? This cute MarioKart 8 R/C package is truly plug and play, Just open the item, put the batteries in, turn the R/C & remote on and you are good to go! The MarioKart 8 speeds around the house pretty fast with good range. Old kids and young kids will have fun with this.
Frankie’s Garage: Hot Wheels Ford Fiesta Drift Short
December 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s Snowkhana 5! This fun stop-motion short film has the Hot Wheels 1/64 scale die-cast car drifting around toy town.
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