Today – August 29th, 2013 is the release of Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2 vinyl figures. Our Ramen team will be at the release party tonight @ the Kidrobot retail store in San Francisco’s Haight/Ashbury area.
Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2
August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Giant Gundams drop by Hong Kong’s Times Square
August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Image via Gundam.Info – Gundam Docks at Hong Kong
This past summer 2013 Bandai H.K. and Times Square presented Gundam Docks at Hong Kong Exhibition. This is one of biggest Gundam showcases outside of Japan. The Gundam Exhibtion runs through September 1st, 2013. So, if you’re on the Hong Kong island side, stop by Times Square to see the large diorama. Take the MTR and stop at Causeway Bay station!
S.H. Figuarts’ Sailor Moon Figure
August 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With Sailor Moon celebrating it’s 20th anniversary, S.H. Figuarts known for their Power Rangers action figures, will be releasing this classic Sailor Scout – Sailor Moon action figure these next few months. The Sailor Moon will feature various points of articulation, 3 interchangeable faces, 3 interchangeable left hands, 5 interchangeable right hands, 2 Moon sticks and her friend Luna.
Classic 1960s TV Batman & Robin Figures
August 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many of you might be too young to remember the 1960s wacky colorful Batman & Robin TV series, from DC Classics line-up, these action figures pay homage to that TV series. This awesome 2-pack of figures features 6″ Batman and Robin versions from the 1960s TV series. This collectible is shipping out now to retailers.
MSRP: $32.99USD
Buy it @ Entertainment Earth – Batman Classics 1966 TV Moments Action Figure 2-Pack.
The Big Bang Theory Mystery Minis!
August 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
Big Bang Theory fans will want to get their hands on these cute little 2.5″ figures from Funko’s Mystery Mini lineup. You can buy the single blind boxes or a full box of 24 packs. And of course, there will be various variant figures and chase figures.
Attack on Titan Playset!
August 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Everybody’s been talking about this anime Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) and at anime conventions I see many cosplayers dressing as characters from this anime, so I think it’s about time I start watching it once I finish watching my kdramas. Fans of the anime can pick up this cool diorama piece by the Good Smile Company.
Custom LEGO Transformers: Ironhide & Ratchet
August 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Transformers G1 Ironhide and Ratchet were always cool toys but the transformation from car to robot mode never looked right. Then a few years ago, iGear produced very accurate G1 Ironhide and Ratchet lookalikes from the cartoon series, but they were tad expensive for knock-offs.
MissyMToyz Custom Toys @ San Diego Comic Con
July 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Archangels
Comic Con is hitting San Diego this week and MissyMToyz, a designer toy artist we met recently at KidRobot SF, is heading down there with her line of custom toys. She sent us some info and pics of what she’s featuring at her very first SDCC so let’s take a look. She’s making available Archangels that are hand beaded 3” custom munnys with angel wings on their back and they come in black, silver, and rose gold. Only four of each color will be available during the show and they go for $38 for one or $100 for all three. Plus, she will be taking custom color orders of these at the con.
Lil Buddha
Lil Buddha is a 6” poly resin piece with a limited run of 500 and each Buddha is hand-signed with its own hand-numbered box. She also mentioned that Lil Buddha’s hands represent “no fear”, the large ears represent wisdom, and the long earlobes represent longevity. Lil Buddha will have a special $138 SDCC price (the original price is $168).
Sock Monkey
Sock Monkey is a 3” dunny turned into a sock monkey which has had an ear bit off by a dog. Sock Monkey was originally made for a dog charity event, Dunny for Dogs, which will be held at KidRobot SF. Each piece is hand painted with real button eyes, yarn hair, and the bit-off-ear is made from stuffing a dog toy. Only six will be available at SDCC for purchase at a price of $50.
Happy Meal Minions
July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The hot summer toys – the Happy Meal Despicable Me 2 toys. There are 8 action figures to collect in the series, featuring Phil Jelly Whistle, Tim Giggling, Dave Banana Babbler, Stuart Blaster, Jerry Whizzer Whistle, Tom Babbler, Purple Minion Giggling and Purple Minion Noisemaker.
Despicable Me 2 Talking Minions
July 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
I really enjoyed watching the first Despicable Me animated film and now Despicable Me 2 is out. Thinkway Toys has produced some cute and cool talking Minion toys with each of the 3 Minions – Stuart, Dave and Tim (8″ – 10″ tall) featuring unique features like over 25-50 plus lines and SFX from the movie, arm articulation, and facial movements.
Kidrobot Dunny 2013 Release with Julie West and Scott Tolleson
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our Ramen team kicked it all day at the Kidrobot SF store in Haight-Ashbury as Kidrobot released their new 2013 Dunny series. The day was long and the lines were super long as Dunny fans eagerly await to buy blind boxes and cases hoping to chase their favorite artist created Dunny and the “black” limited Andrew Bell Dunny.
Brickworld Chicago 2013 – Complete Tour
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A LEGO spectacular show – Brickworld Chicago 2013. BrickPodcast.com hosts Joshua Hanlon and Matthew Kay takes on a cool complete tour of the event.
Oreo Dunny Series by Shawn Wigs
June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Attack of the Oreo Cookies!
Artist Shawn Wigs has a cool custom Dunny series – the Oreo 3″ Dunnies. You don’t have to love eating Oreos to appreciate this. It’s super cute and fun to collect and have. A case of the blind boxes will run about $65.00USD and there are 4 in the collection – Original Dunny (15/20), Vanilla Oreo Dunny (2/20), Mint Oreo Dunny (2/20) and Bitten Oreo Dunny (1/20).
Kidrobot Dunny 2013 Release Day Party
June 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kidrobot’s biggest product release of the year is their Dunny series and for 2013 select artist from around the world helped in creating this collectible toy vinyl set.
Kreon Action Sports
June 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Toys’R’Us Hong Kong releases some funny and LEGO busting Kreon mini-figs in stop-motion action.
The Transformers soccer match features the Autobots crying foul when the Constructicons form Devastator.
Hot Toys and action star Byung-hun Lee
June 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hunky international action star Byung-hun Lee drops by Hot Toys Tokyo to take a look at his own Storm Shadow figure. Byung-hun has played Cobra villian Storm Shadow for the past two films and also look for him in Red 2.
G.I. Joe x Transformers Mashup for ComicCon 2013
June 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hasbro has really cool exclusive toys for this year’s San Diego ComicCon 2013. So you might want to bring a sleeping bag and get in line early at the Hasbro booth.
Android Mini Collectible Figures
June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Like Apple-addicts, if you can’t get enough of the Linux-based Android OS platform, show your support by buying these cute little Android Mini-figures by DYZ Plastic. This Rainbow Set features a collectible display box and 10 different colored Android figures. The heads are removable too, so that you can store things.
LEGO Ewok Village 10236
June 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
It can get very expensive collecting LEGO Star Wars toys, but this LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village playset looks like fun to build and best of it comes with 16 LEGO minifigs which include Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, 2 Rebel Soldiers, 5 Ewoks (Wicket, Teebo, Chief Chirpa & Logray), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 Stormtroopers. Look for this LEGO Ewok Village in September 2013. Check out this video by LEGO designer Marcos Bessa:
Custom Munny Valkyrie VF-1J
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Ong-brothers from the Philippines are well-known as Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica where they customize Munnies, like Gundam robots and superheroes. Here’s their latest creation – the Valkyrie VF-1J MegaMunny.
Big Wow! Comicfest this Weekend in San Jose
May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hey, were is our team going to be at this weekend? We’ll be at the Big Wow! Comicfest kicking off this weekend at the San Jose Convention Center. We’ll also be hanging at the Comic & Figure Addicts (CFA) booth #209, so catch us there and say HI!
For more details go to: Big Wow! Comicfest.com
RoH Ep #2: Kidrobot x Frank Kozik
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Eddie and Ramon hit up Kidrobot SF for artist Frank Kozik signing and his latest Skeloton Labbit releases.
Batmobile Diecast Cars with Magazine
May 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Detective Comics #400 Batmobile
So there’s no Batman flick this summer, but these cool Batmobiles can hold you over until the next film. All the die-cast Batmobile cars are in the 1:43 scale with scenic backdrop and case. And each comes with a 12-page magazine on details of the specific Batmobile.
Buy it @ Entertainment Earth – Detective Comics #400 Batmobile.
LEGO Lord of the Rings Diorama
May 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
This looks amazing!
A lot of LEGO mini-figures were used for this Lord of the Rings diorama of Helm’s Deep scene. It must be over 1,000 LEGO mini-figs and thousands of LEGO pieces and it’s only 90% complete! Created by LEGO builders Rich-J and Big K and photos by Goel Kim.
Frankie’s Garage: LEGO Toyota 4A-GE Engine
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One of the most iconic engines in automobile history is the Toyota 4A-GE developed by Yamaha and was the heart of the Sprinter Trueno AE-86. LEGO builder Solde1 has built a really neat LEGO replica of the engine.
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