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As the dark truth of The Order of Romulus reveals itself, Ashlar faces death to stop them…but someone has come to help her, someone with a power that can set the entire world free, a power that has waited generations to find her. Will that power find her in time? [Read more…]
A popular Star Wars campaign took place on the icy planet of Rhen Var. Known as the Battle of Rhen Var, LEGO custom builder Markus builds an awesome recreation of the Rebel base with fighters in action and Imperial troopers on the attack. The detailed diorama features LED lights, a command center & hangar bays with X-Wings, Y-Wings and Landspeeders. It was a 10-month build with over 250,000 LEGO bricks and 250 minifigs.
I do admit that I find the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Electronic Chewbacca Mask annoying! The “Chewbacca mom” got her 15 minutes of viral fame and let’s move on. This is what I really want – the Hasbro Black Series Imperial Stormtrooper Electronic Voice Changer Helmet. This helmet is aim for adult fans that don’t want to “cosplay.” The adult size helmet has sound effects and electronic voice changer so you can talk like a Stormtrooper.
One of the most popular Star Wars toys was the AT-AT Walker and in the upcoming Rogue One film, a variant version of the AT-AT is introduced, the Imperial AT-ACT. While the AT-AT is a heavy offensive weapon and troop carrier, the AT-ACT carries heavy materials and weapons.
Besides the Autobahn and Oktoberfest, Germany also has a neat miniature train museum in Hamburg City. If you fancy Tyco train sets as a kid, then this miniature model train land is for you. The Miniatur Wunderland is always expanding every year. They now have on display 9 city/landscape sections. This model comes alive with sights and sounds that are run by Miniatur Wunderland employees using specific built computers and software.
Are you tired of the endless turkey recipes this time of the year? Well how about trying this Chizza recipe from the girls of 876TV. The girls got their idea from KFC Japan. Chizza is basically fried chicken with pizza toppings.
Where to buy & play Magic card games in the East Bay? You might want to head out to Galaxy Games in Dublin, CA. Eddie Ballar takes a look at the shop. Galaxy Games focus is on Magic and card playing events.
Besides the throngs of Holiday shoppers in downtown San Francisco, the SF International Auto Show is happening also. We check out the rides and other tuner cars on display at the show.
HK toy maker known for making detailed collectible action figures makes a collectible work of art – the Star Wars – Stormtrooper – Porcelain Pattern Version. Hot Toys redefines the classic Stormtrooper look with a Chinese porcelain floral pattern on this 1/6th scale figure.
These colorful and vibrant illustrated maps just inspire you to travel around the globe or daydream at your cubicle workstation. Created by sculptor/artist and mapmaker Sara Drake.
Paperholm is the model city of paper and a wildly imaginative project by artist Charles Young. Each day, Charles creates a new urban building out of paper and photographs it and publishes it on Instagram. He uses 200gsm watercolor paper and PVA glue when building these models.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and why make the same old boring Turkey. In recent years the Deep Fried Turkey and Turducken has been popular. Why not this year, try a Soy Sauce Turkey and Garlic Noodles recipe? My content producer Stephen Jang teamed-up with Rayfil Wong from Asian Food Nerd to produce this cooking video on a crackling delicious Soy Sauce Turkey with Garlic Noodles.
Lifestyle retailer Jimmy Jazz and Timberland collab on a limited 6-inch “Sesame Chicken” shoe release. It’s that iconic Timberland brown field boot with the logos. What’s diggty cool about this “Sesame Chicken” item is the Chinese food take-out packaging with the Jimmy Jazz labeled chopsticks and a fortune cookie included. The boots drop this Saturday, November 19, 2016 and the special packaging will only be available at the Jimmy Jazz Harlem store in NY.
I’ve stated many times before when I watch K-Dramas, I get Korean cuisine cravings. Watching a cute petite actress eat Jjangmyun (black bean sauce noodles), Mandu (meat dumplings), Bulgogi (BBQ beef) or Dukbokki (spicy rice cakes) just makes me hungry to munch on something. Now back to the topic at hand, the NBC psycho-drama Hannibal. Question, have you seen the past 3 seasons of Hannibal? If not, go stream it somewhere! Besides the incredible acting and visual images, it was also about the deadly appetizing food on the show.
With season 3 of The Flash under way on the CW Network, fans will enjoy the companion guide, The Art and Making of The Flash by Abbie Bernstein. Critics and fans alike may nick pick here and there, but for me it’s an enjoyable escapism. I’m a huge fan of the CW DC superhero universe and make it an appointment television to watch. One of my favorite shows is of course The Flash and The Art and Making of The Flash takes fans behind-the-scenes.
Japanese toy company Bandai is known for their awesome Gundam snap-it plastic model kits. Now they introduce Star Wars Plastic Model kits. Bandai is using new technologies and toy manufacturing process to produce highly detailed snap-on Star Wars plastic model kits.
I have around 300-400 diecast cars in my collection. Its a mix of Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Tomica diecasts, but this guy takes the cake. Toy car collector Bruce Pascal’s Hot Wheels collection is valued at over a $1 million dollars. This guy is hardcore with a Hot Wheels inspired room to put his over 3,500 plus Hot Wheels toys. Bruce also has 175 special Hot Wheels prototypes.
A story of the aftermath of an alien invasion and a prototype military robot who is attached to a group of survivors. If you are looking for something new, away from “The Big Two”, try your hand at this Top Cow book. I mean, who doesn’t love aliens and robots? If you don’t feel like hunting for the books, Mechanism Vol. 1 (#1-5) comes out January 2017.
Once upon a time our Ramen team spotlighted Japanese Ninja restaurant in NYC, now there is a noodle shop that you can slurp in private. The Japanese ramen chain Ichiran opens up it’s first location in Brooklyn. Ichiran is known for their amazing pork broth. The US restaurant location has a common area where ramen lovers who don’t want to be antisocial, but there is also private booths where you can sit and eat your pork broth ramen noodle soup in solitude.
Hot Wheels fans get some urban streetwear treatment by Illest. This Illest x Hot Wheels features Hot Wheels inspired patterns with the Illest style. The capsule collection includes hoodies, graphic tees, shirts, stickers and accessories.
Video game enthusiasts and critics enjoyed playing Titanfall 1, now comes Titanfall 2. Strap-in and get ready to pilot another Titan. Titanfall 2 features new locales for battles, new weapons and new robotic mechs. The Art of Titanfall 2 goes behind-the-scenes of the making and creation of the Titans.
One of the most popular DC Comics’ characters currently is anti-hero Harley Quinn. Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews the DC Comics Harley Quinn team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner on Harley Quinn character.
Actor Walter Jones played Zack Taylor aka Black Ranger during the 1990s run of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers on TV. Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews Walter on being part of the Power Rangers history and advice for the new Power Rangers.
With social media bringing fans and Hollywood closer together. Super fans have diehard ideas and stories. Legion M gives fans ownership and involvement with TV/movie production. Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews Legion M’s Terri Lubaroff about the company and crowdfunding process.
Need a strap for your skateboard? Or just need a custom strap done? Well, go to Da Strap for cool straps. Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews Jahi Harris about straps!
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