This is the latest Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece release, the classic G1 Autobot doctor Ratchet. The action figure robot has the iconic G1-look and comes with a plethora of weapons and accessories.
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-30 Ratchet
April 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Frankie’s Garage: The Ultimate Hot Wheels “Back to the Future” DeLorean
April 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mattel Hot Wheels has released several 1:64, 1:43 and 1:18 scale “Back to the Future” AMC DeLorean cars, now this summer June 2016, Hot Wheels will be releasing a limited production run of the 2016 Hot Wheels Elite 1:18 Ultimate Edition Time Machine. This elite edition will feature LEDs, sound effects and extra car parts, so “Back to the Future” fans can make all 5 versions of the AMC DeLorean time machine from the series.
Frankie’s Garage: LEGO Technic 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
April 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
LEGO Technic and Porsche fans will enjoy this highly detailed Porsche 911 GT3 RS upcoming release on June 1, 2016. The LEGO Technic – 40256 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will come in a special full-color box packaging with special collectors book about the history, the origins of the build and other details.
Custom LEGO Transformers Soundwave by Joe Perez
April 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For LEGO fans who can build cool stuff, like a detail car, action figure or robot might find it a little easy. Joe Perez aka MortalSwordsman not only built the iconic Decepticons Soundwave in robot mode, but also made it transformable into the classic cassette Walkman player with transformable cassette tapes Laserbeak, Ravage and Frenzy (headphones not included).
The Nintendo Zapper Glock Gun
April 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you remember the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System and the Zapper gun accessory from 1980s, well this Zapper is a real-life gun. Texas gun company Precision Syndicate, LLC specializes in customizing weapons like this Nintendo Zapper made from a Glock gun.
Mattel DC Super Hero Girls Action Figures
April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Just for us comic book fan-girls, Mattel recently launched a Barbie-like 12″ doll line-up of DC Comics female superheroes featuring Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee and Poison Ivy. And now on sale are the 6″ action figure line-up with various points of articulation.
Firefly: The Gorramn Shiniest Dictionary and Phrasebook in the ‘Verse
April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When you see a book with the words ‘Dicitionary Book.’ You might think to yourself, this is going to be a boring reference book or just a plain Merriam-Webster Dictionary. But this ain’t know ordinary dictionary, friends! It’s the Firefly: The Gorramn Shiniest Dictionary and Phrasebook in the ‘Verse.
Firefly: The Official Companion, Volume One
April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
During the 2002 Fall TV Season, FOX aired Joss Whedon’s sci-fi western ‘Firefly’ and then it was cancelled before it could gather a TV following. Over the years, “Firefly” has been a cult hit with fans with the help of DVD sales and Firefly panels at various comic-cons. If you’re re-watching the ‘Firefly’ series on DVD at home, this Titan Books’ Firefly: The Official Companion Volume One is a great guide to “Browncoat” fans.
Mighty Jaxx XXRAY DC Comics Vinyl Line-up
April 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Singapore based toy company Mighty Jaxx introduces a new vinyl figure toy line featuring DC Comics characters. The neat looking 4″ vinyl figures feature the split human and skeleton body created by artists Jason Freeny (Dissection), Ben Qwek (Illustration) and Adam Tan (Sculpt). The first 3 figures out of the gates are from the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie: Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.
Hitachi Customer Service Robot
April 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In two years time in hospitals, airports, office buildings, train stations and malls – you might find yourself talking to a Hitachi customer service robot, the EMIEW3.
Pokémon is Twenty Years Old!
April 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Wow! Pokémon turns 20 years old. CNN interviews Pokémon Director Junichi Masuda about how Pokémon was created and memories of just a small staff of 8 people to make the game. Junichi also talks about the rise and popularity of the video game.
Frankie’s Garage: Tomica Premium 4 New Die-cast Rides
April 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been a fan Tomica’s recent product line: Tomica Premium 1/64 scale die-cast cars. Aimed at the adult collector, the Tomica Premium series features more paint applications and newly designed rims. Tomica is adding 4 new vehicles: No. 13 – Nissan IDS Concept, No. 14 – Toyota S-FR, No. 15 – Subaru 22B STI and No. 16 – Toyota 86GRMN.
Ghostbot on Emerging VR Technology
April 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Where will virtual reality take us? The landscape is limitless at this point and finding that one spectacular use for this technology that makes this the next leading trend might be just around the corner. We caught up with Bay Area animation studio Ghostbot after their VR technology discussion panel at Silicon Valley Comic Con and interviewed them to find out where VR is heading.
Silicon Valley Comic-Con 2016 Round-Up
April 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Check out our latest Ramen & a Half episode from Silicon Valley Comic-Con (SVCC)! The first SVCC by tech icon Steve Wozniak and comic book icon Stan Lee taking place at the San Jose Convention Center. Our Ramen team roams the showfloor as we talk to the San Francisco Giants baseball team about all the cool special events they will have this 2016 season. Go Gigantes! Next we hit up BuzzingBots with cute robot plush dolls. Ramon visits artist Jesse JFR on his avocado TMNT art and Boba Fett candles. Eddie interviews Kaz over at Plastic and Heroes on their vinyl toy art collectible shop in San Jose. And the Ramen guys close SVCC with special cosplay guest Abbey and Keiko.
Red Chapter Clothing Company with Marvel Comics
April 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bryan Hopkins demonstrates his Ambigram tattoo
What is an Ambigram? I would have to say its the art of font design and creative wordplay, where one word passes off as two at the same time… or maybe superimposition, where one thing is placed over an existing thing to conceal something?
Okay enough, just watch the video we shot at Silicon Valley Comic Con with Bryan Hopkins, lead singer of Elvis Monroe, who is the co-founder of Red Chapter Clothing with world famous Ambigram artist Mark Palmer. He’ll tell you what an Ambigram is and how they have creatively designed them for the Marvel Comics world !
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – The Art of the Film
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Have you been hiding under a rock or hibernating underground? Go and watch Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Critics and haters be damned! It’s a solid movie by director Zach Synder, though I did have some issues as a comic book fanboy, but I digress. What I’m here to talk about is Titan Books latest behind-the-scenes movie book, this is the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – The Art of the Film book series by author Peter E. Aperlo.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Tech Manual
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Whenever there is a new Batman flick, like James Bond, Batman always has cool new toys to use on the bad guys. In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman has a new Batsuit, Batmobile and Batplane to get all the fanboys excited. Well, almost everything you need to know about all the Bat-vehicles and Bat-gadgets, and even Superman’s suit and Wonder Woman’s uniform and weapons are in this book by Titan Books, it’s the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Tech Manual.
If you’ve seen the movie, Batman is a mix of Frank Miller’s Dark Knight and as director Zach Snyder explains: “My Batman is the late 40s, and war weary” (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Tech Manual, page 19). Zach and the design team not only focused on Batman’s overall Batsuit, but went into detail about the body armor, the tech inside the cowl/mask, the cape and the utility belt.
Sayori Chu interviews Stan Lee!
March 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We caught up with Stan Lee at Silicon Valley Comic Con to talk to him about the “BIG” direction with comics, how did it begin, what were its influences, and where is it going now that it has become immensely and worldly popular!
LEGO Batcave MOC by Dan Glasure
March 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
Over the years, one of the most popular custom LEGO builds is Batman’s secret lair, the Batcave. Now this LEGO custom Batcave is super amazing by Dan Glasure. This LEGO Batcave MOC features Wayne Manor house and the underground Batcave.
The R2D2 Roomba Vacuum Cleaner
March 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Turn your ordinary plain iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaner into one Star Wars most iconic droids R2D2. Bel & Bel Studio created a R2D2 vinyl decal to be applied onto the iRobot Roomba Vacuum. No word on pricing and availability just yet.
Welcome to Silicon Valley Comic-Con 2016!
March 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to the first Silicon Valley Comic-Con! The inaugural of SVCC was the largest Comic convention in San Jose, California, thanks to Steve Wozniak and Stan Lee. The convention was a collaboration between panel talks of surfacing technology such as Virtual Reality and how will we use it? So when you you took a stroll through the convention floor, you were literally walking through the imaginative world of stories ; and if you chose to attend a tech panel, you can see how comics and Sci-fi have contributed to innovative technology and its use –Such things as the hoverboard which is the future of skateboard transportation! Now that’s what I call the ying and the yang.
Now who said we were just here to see Stan Lee? – RETRENDERS, or course!
Jada Toys Build A Batmobile
March 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From the Jada Toys Metals Die Cast line-up comes the Batman v Superman Batmobile Model Kits. Yes, a model, you will need to build something, but model kit is already pre-painted and pretty much assembled, but you will have to screw the tires and a few pieces together. What’s cool it’s a nice finished Batmoblie die-cast build and features an opening cockpit that you can put two small figures in it.
Jada Toys, Inc.: Metals Die Cast Marvel Series
March 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you enjoy buying and collecting Jada Toys line-up of DC’s Batman v Superman big head cutie metal die-cast figures, then you got to grab the Marvel line-up.
The 2016 Silicon Valley Comic-Con!
March 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This 3-day weekend in the SF Bay Area will kick-off the first-ever Silicon Valley Comic-Con at the San Jose Convention Center. The merging of technology, gadgets, comics and pop culture are brought to you by geek master Steve Wozniak and comic book icon Stan Lee. Our Retrenders staff and Ramen and a Half film crew will be there all weekend covering the event. So please check our Retrenders’ YouTube channel for more updates and videos!
The Barbie Collection: Batman v Superman Black Label
March 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mattel’s Barbie toy line is known for producing Barbie dolls, but hold up now. My face does a double-take. Say what? Barbie will also be doing Batman v Superman figures and these figures actually look decent. Mattel’s primo Barbie line, The Barbie Collection Black Label will be producing 3 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Collection – Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman.
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