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Okay, I admit I’m a Marvel fanatic and I’ve watched Captain America Civil War 3 times already in 3D IMAX. The airport battle scene was amazing. Now if you want to re-create this movie history scene again, then take a look at this LEGO Marvel Super Hero Airport Battle 76051.
Just dropping into retail in Asia is Takara/Tomy have added more figures to their Metalkore Marvel line-up. Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor and the Hulk join in on the action. The figures have very limited articulation, just the arms move, but if you like a mix of plastic, diecast and for display, these figures are a nice pick-up.
Either you love Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar space epic or hate it with a passion, here’s something you can kind of like, the NECA Limited Edition Action Figure 2-Pack. It may not have the Hot Toys bling, but if you’re on a budget, it’s a nice 2-pack for display. The Brand and Cooper figures stand 8″ tall with articulation. The action figures come various accessories and with sculpted likeness of actors Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.
We have double the fun in Artist Alley from FanimeCon 2015. Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews artists David Alegre aka Scrotumnose and Ashley Tahilan aka Onihat. Davie talks about his food pun artwork and Ashley about her cool stickers.
We take fans into Artist Alley from FanimeCon 2015. Ramen and a Half host Eddie Ballar interviews artist Whitney Jiar about her art work and FanimeCon.
This video was recorded at FanimeCon 2015, our Ramen and a Half host Eddie Ballar interviews the Jrock band Back-On! The band talks about how they got together and their favorite anime to watch.
With the biggest NorCal anime convention happening this Memorial Day weekend, we had some unreleased FanimeCon 2015 footage that’s out now! From our Retrenders vault, our interview with voice actress/singer Ai Nonaka. Recored at FainmeCon 2015.
I recently blogged about the Mindstyle x CoolRain NBA 7 foot version figures. So, if you don’t have the extra large space at your house or deep cash pockets to buy those super large figures, then you can find the cheaper and smaller – 4.75″ tall figures for around $20.00USD at retail or eBay-type stores.
Uncharted 4 came out just last week, May 10th, but with it having not only a Singleplayer campaign but also a Multiplayer, I wanted to play this game a little while longer before I wrote anything about it. I had been waiting for this game since they first talked about it, and I pre-ordered the collector’s edition of the game back in September of 2015. Learning that it was going to be the final chapter in the Uncharted series, I was a bit nervous on how they would end his journey. Would he get a happy ending? Would this adventure be to much for him and have him perish at the end? As the day of release came closer and closer, I sat down and played through the three games that came before it, getting ready for my final adventure in this great series. Half way through the third game my doorbell rang and a large package was left outside my house; my collector’s edition had finally come, and it was time to set aside all responsibilities and play through both the single and multiplayer game.
The next time you’re at a Burger King, you might find yourself ordering a Whopper Combo Meal and having a spa treatment. Eat a Whopper, take a shower and sauna at the same time! The fast food chain Burger King opens it’s first Burger King Spa in Helsinki, Finland. The price tag is around $300USD per person for a 3-hour session.
What if Spider-Man’s webbing can be a reality? When a spider creates a spider silk webbing it has many properties, like it can be used for food, protect it’s babies, be an alarm system and trap prey. Scientist are intrigued by the spider silk and especially how it never tangles up and stretches so perfectly. Now scientist on “paper” theory have created “liquid wire” replicating the spider silk web.
The NBA playoffs are in full swing as we speak and being from the Bay Area, I’m huge Dubs fan. NBA basketball fanatics with deep pockets should check out this expensive NBA toy art figure collection from MINDstyle and toymaker/designer CoolRain. Over the years, South Korean artist CoolRain has designed his very distinctive toy art and this NBA figure collection reflects that. These figures cost a whopping $10,000USD each and stand around 7 foot tall. The NBA stars include: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kobe Bryant, James Harden and Lebron James.
Ramen and a Half host Ramon Angel interviews young artist Ethan Castillo at Silicon Valley Comic-Con 2016 in San Jose, CA. Ethan drops a new art book: “I Still Really Hate Spiders!”
Fans of the Cartoon Network shows can now grab their very own 3″ vinyl figure in this Titan Merchandise Cartoon Network TITANS Collection. The 12 figures in the main set include: Samurai Jack, Dexter, Mordecai, Uncle Grandpa, Gumball, Johnny Bravo, Steven Universe, Rigby, Grim, Eduardo, Finn and Deedee.
These are not just any Red Bull cans. These are the Red Bull energy cans that transform into the iconic Red Bull Air Race planes. The Good Smile Company has 2 offerings available this June 2016, the more expensive and detailed Red Bull Air Race Transformable Plane and budget toy – the Red Bull Air Race Transforming Mini Plane.
Our latest episode of Vinyl Pulp features the art figurine stylings of artist Scott Wilkowski. We interview Scott on his custom dunnies and glow ‘n’ dark toy art figures.
Sriracha hot sauce eaters can get down with this Kidrobot 3″ Dunny! Designed by artist SKET ONE, the Sketracha comes in a special hot sauce packing and a pair of chopsticks. It comes in a blind box with the red “full” bottle Dunny or the chase version, the “empty” bottle Dunny.
ALIENS fans looking for that kick-ass Ellen Ripley action figure should take at look at this Toys’R’Us Exclusive – the NECA Aliens Lt. Ellen Ripley figure. The action figure stands 7″ tall and features 25 points of articulation.
Are you looking for a cool portable Star Wars playset? Well, Takara Tomy just released the Star Wars Super Deformation Diorama Death Star. The playset folds into the Death Star and a base for any 3.75″ action figures and Micro Machines & Hot Wheels type Star Wars vehicles and spacecraft.
If the Hasbro Star Wars 3.75″ action figures don’t strike your fancy, then you might want to take look at this Takara Tomy Metalkore Star Wars 3″ action figure line-up. The is product line was released in Japan 2015 and the figures is a mix of die-cast and PVC with limited articulation.
One of the iconic scenes in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was the battle on the snowy planet Hoth. This big set Assault on Hoth 75098 features the Rebel Echo base and various modular sections. It comes with 2 vehicles: the Snowspeeder and Speederbike. The set includes the 2 animals: the Tauntaun and a Wampa. There’s also 15 minifigures in the set: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Toryn Farr, Rebel Officer, Wes Janson, Wedge Antilles, K-3PO, R3-A2, 5 Rebel troopers and 2 Snowtroopers. JangBricks reviews the brand new set for 2016.
SoCal has Disneyland and there’s Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but there is also The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. The museum is located near the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and in Presidio Park. The museum explores the life and times of Walt Disney. The Walt Disney Family Museum also showcases other exhibitions.
Sapporo the capital city of Hakkaido is known for their famous ramen dishes and Only in Japan visits the well-known Ramen Alley aka Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho (元祖さっぽろラーメン横丁). There’s around 17 ramen shops in this tiny alley located in the Susukino Entertainment District. Many of these noodle restaurants have been serving ramen since the 1950s.
Coming this August 2016 is the Funko/Super 7 ReAction Aliens 3-pack featuring Ripley, the Power Loader mecha and Alien Queen. If you’re fan of the Aliens franchise then this is a must buy item this summer.
It’s time for fun rides at the YomiuriLand amusement park in Japan. On March 2016, YomiuriLand opened a new attraction called Gujjoba aka Good Job Attractions, which is aimed at children about Japanese manufacturing pop culture. It took about 7 years and $90 million USD involved to build the new attractions. It features 4 factories: Food Factory by Nissin Food Products, Stationary Factory by Kokuyo, Fashion Factory and for the car geeks – CAR Factory by Nissan. Nissan Dashboard show takes us on a tour of the CAR Factory.
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