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Tenacious Toys. Meet you at Tchotchkes?
August 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Ramen and a Half Podcast: Episode 2
May 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On this spoiler filled episode of Ramen and a Half, we talk about Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War.
Trivial Pursuit Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume 2
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Before all this internet stuff and video games, we played board games! My siblings and cousins used to love playing Trivia Pursuit. Now MCU fanatics can test their knowledge with the latest Volume 2 edition. For instance Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei make their reunion appearance in Captain America Civil War, but the question is what movie did they first appear together in? Guesses? The answer is: the 1994 flick “Only You.”
LEGO Marvel Super Hero Airport Battle 76051
June 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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.
Ramen and a Half: SVCC 2016 – Artist Ethan Castillo
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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!”
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!
Custom LEGO Build: One Huge SHIELD Helicarrier
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the most iconic large playset toys from the 1980s was the G.I. Joe USS FLAGG aircraft, a monster 7-foot long toy of joy. If I had the room I would own one and another iconic ship, is the SHILED Helicarrier. Only LEGO has come close to making a identical carrier from the Marvel’s Avengers flick, but it wasn’t scaled well enough and to be able to move planes around. From Taiwan, LEGO builder and fan ZiO Chao and his friends Dada, Kimura, Kuan-Wei, Stephanie, Tiger and Will from Formosa LEGO club builds the ultimate SHIELD Helicarrier.
Avengers Age of Ultron Cosbaby Series 2 Set
July 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re into collecting vinyl big head figures, here’s another set from Hot Toys from the Cosbaby line to watch for. This is the Marvel Avengers Age of Ultron Series 2 Collectible Set. The set features Tony Stark Mark XLIII Armor Version, Ultron Mark I, Iron Man XLV, War Machine Mark II, Ultron Prime, Vision and Black Widow.
Hawkeye Deluxe Quiver with Collapsible Bow & Arrow
May 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hawkeye maybe the butt of all jokes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he uses a fancy cool bow. I’m a big kid, but this toy Hawkeye Deluxe Quiver with Collapsible Bow & Arrow is on my want list.
SNL Black Widow Trailer
May 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Marvel has not committed to a Black Widow flick, so SNL decides to make one, well a parody, Black Widow: Age of Me.
Viral Video Friday: Age of Ultron Reaction by Inside Out
May 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One of the YouTube trends is fans doing Reaction videos and here’s one done by the Inside Out crew, which is Pixar’s upcoming animated flick. The characters from Inside Out react to the Avengers’ Age of Ultron trailer.
Sesame Street Avengers Parody
April 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Children’s program Sesame Street has been on a roll with their funny edu-tainment parodies, now comes Aveggies starring Dr. Brownie, Onion Man, Captain Americauliflower, Black Bean Widow, Mighty Corn and Zuchin-eye hope to stop a super-villain from destroying all the healthy veggies in the world.
Fangirls, Assemble! Hot Topic x Marvel x Her Universe
April 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you find me at a Hot Topic, I’m usually trying to find some of the Funko/Hot Topic Pop Vinyl exclusives. But maybe this time, I will buy some clothes! This has peak my interest and curiosity, as Hot Topic has teamed-up with geeky girls apparel-maker Her Universe for this Marvel Avengers Fashion Collection. I can definitely see myself wearing these outfits.
Kids Nations Plugy Series 005 Avengers: Age of Ultron
April 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kids Logic is back with more cute-like bobble-head type figures, this time is the Kid Nations Plugy Series 005 Avengers: Age of Ultron. You can only buy this a 5-set package which features: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man MK43, Iron Legion and Hulk Buster. The figures mearsures 3.5-4″ tall, comes with a headphone strap and keychain strap and LED lights on certain figures.
LEGO Attack on Avengers Tower 76038
February 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes line-up of toys has been very popular among fans and now the upcoming Age of Ultron flick, more LEGO Avengers toys are hitting the stores. This is the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron Attack on Avengers Tower 76038 playset.
Toy Fair 2015 Video Playlist
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Toy Fair 2015 kicked-off this past weekend in NYC, so if you’re wanting to know what neat toys will be hitting retail this year, then check these videos out! Sit back, relax and watch this Toy Fair 2015 Playlist:
The LEGO SHIELD Heli-Carrier is Coming!
January 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
My jaw is dropping now. I can’t wait to get my hands on this LEGO product! From the LEGO Marvel Superheroes line, this is the SHIELD Helicarrier 76042. Here’s LEGO Designer Marcus talking about the Helicarrier:
Figma Marvel Action Figures
October 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
I’m a big fan of the Marvel Legends 6″ action figure series since it’s affordable and detailed enough to collect and play with. And when you want to move up to the next step yet can’t afford the Hot Toys pricey $200 per figure, then I would suggest the Figma action figure line-up from the Good Smile Company.
Young Avengers Jim Cheung @ Big Wow! ComicFest 2014
May 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We get the 411 for Young Avengers artist Jim Cheung at Big Wow! ComicFest 2014. Jim talks about his upcoming Marvel projects and of course his Young Avengers work.
Hong Kong: Hot Toys Secret Base
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What makes a great “Brick and Mortar” store? Of course the brand, cool products, location and customer service, but also style and creating a cool atmosphere like Apple stores. Hong Kong toy company Hot Toys known for making incredible realistic 1/6 scale action figures also has a retail store, the Hot Toys Secret Base. One part collectible museum and part retail shop.
Thor Dark World & Captain America Winter Soldier Artist Ron Lim
August 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
Day One of Stockton-Con 2013, wait a minute … the ‘con is only ONE day, anyways, our Ramen crew is in Artist Alley and we grab an interview with comic book artist Ron Lim. Ron has been drawing various Marvel Universe characters for many years now and has worked on iconic projects like Marvel’s big crossover series Infinity Gauntlet with writer Jim Starlin and fellow artist George Pérez. Ron also talks about his other Marvel movie comic book tie-in projects and his special Jollibee Avengers issue.
For more info and projects by Ron check out his site at Ron Lim Art.
Marvel’s The Avengers PVC Set
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you just can’t enough Marvel’s the Avengers, check out this neato PVC 3″ figure set featuring – Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Black Panther and Ant-Man with The Wasp.
MSRP: $19.50USD
Buy it @ Marvel.com – Avengers PVC Set.
Sengoku Avengers
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Alex Mitchell did his homework when he created these drawings of Avengers as Japanese warriors and gods. It would be great to see Alex taking these “Japanese Avengers” and make it into some kind of full-length anime film. How about a Seven Samurai-like adventure? Now that would be epic.
Check out more of Alex’s artwork @ DeviantArt – Genesischant.
HULK SMASH!
October 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
I think this is one of the coolest LEGO minifigs – The HULK!
For more on the Hulk minfig, go to: LEGO – Marvel Superheroes.
Reebok x Marvel Comics = Superhero Kicks!
October 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
When I first saw these Marvel themed sneakers, I immediately though of my son back when he was five years old wearing his little spider-man shoes and his power ranger backpack to school.
Fast forward to this year and, with the success of the Avenger movie, adults now have a chance to wear their own superhero sneaks but with more style. These fantastic kicks from Reebok lets you proudly display your favorite hero on your feet – without having to feel too embarrassed when walking around in them.
Check Marvel.com for more info on these kicks – Reebok x Spiderman & Reebok x Avengers.
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