Action Figure Fans Can Collect Themselves with Hasbro Selfie Series

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Keith Chow

Hasbro just announced an awesome new way to collect action figures called Hasbro Selfie Series! Launching exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse Mobile App this fall, the custom offering allows fans to create a collector-grade 6-inch action figure in their likeness based on fan-favorite character costume designs from G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, Power Rangers, Marvel, and Star Wars.

Podcasts, Toys

‘AAPI Toy Heroes’ with Kuya P

May 26, 2022 Shelf Conscious

Shelf Conscious is back! This time, Keith is joined by fellow NOC and creator of The NRW, Kuya P a.k.a Patrick Michael Strange, as he launches his own action figure podcast called AAPI Toy Heroes.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Toys

Hard NOC Life 266: One Year of the ‘Shelf Conscious’ Action Figure Podcast

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Exactly one year ago, Keith launched the latest addition to the Hard NOC Media podcast family: Shelf Conscious. To celebrate that anniversary, we’re sharing that initial episode — featuring fellow NOC toy collector William Bruce West — here on the Hard NOC Life feed.

Comics, Toys

Boss Fight Announces ‘La Borinqueña’ Action Figures

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Keith Chow

In news we would normally have covered coming out of Toy Fair (which was canceled this year), Boss Fight Studio just announced a line of La Borinqueña action figures. This is just part of the first launch of action figures inspired by the team of superheroes created by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, the Nitainos.

Podcasts, Toys

‘Action Figure Show & Tell’ with Dan Wu

January 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Shelf Conscious

On the latest episode of Shelf Conscious, Keith is once again joined by multi-hyphenate extraordinaire (activist, restaurateur, podcaster, celebrity chef, and candidate for Lexington, KY council at large), Dan Wu!

Podcasts, Toys

‘Art of the Toy Hunt’ with Art G

December 23, 2021January 27, 2022 Shelf Conscious

Celebrate the Holidays with Shelf Conscious! In this brand new episode, Keith is joined by YouTuber and diorama artist, Art G!

Animation, Podcasts, Toys

‘Merchandise Spotlight’ with Griffin Newman

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Shelf Conscious

Shelf Conscious returns just in time for the second half of Masters of the Universe: Revelation on Netflix! This time, Keith is joined by Orko himself, Griffin Newman!

DC Comics, Toys

Get a First Look at New Merch from ‘The Batman’

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Keith Chow

Coming out of the record-breaking DC FanDome, DC and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have officially revealed a plethora of must-have products featuring characters and vehicles from Matt Reeves’ reboot of The Batman. After the jump, see what companies like McFarlane Toys, LEGO, and Hot Wheels will have to offer when The Batman hits theaters in 2022.

Animation, Streaming, Toys

‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ to Return in November

October 12, 2021October 20, 2021 Keith Chow

After a revelatory debut over the summer, Netflix has revealed the date for the return of Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Kevin Smith’s groundbreaking reinvention of the He-Man mythos! When we last left the show, the balance of power on Eternia was forever transformed. Spoilers after the jump.

Movies, Toys

Mezco Announces One:12 Collective ‘The Crow’ Figure

September 1, 2021 Keith Chow

I haven’t been this hyped for a Mezco One:12 figure since the Christopher Reeve Superman was announced last summer. That figure absolutely blew me away and turned my opinion around on the entire line. Now, another figure has been announced that might be even better: Brandon Lee as Eric Draven from the ’90s goth classic, The Crow.

Animation, Streaming, Toys1 Comment

Netflix Doubles Down on ‘He-Man and Masters of the Universe’

August 19, 2021August 20, 2021 Keith Chow

Netflix is single-handedly reviving the Masters of the Universe brand for a new generation! After debuting Kevin Smith’s revelatory continuation of the classic series from the 1980s, Netflix is giving another creative team carte blanche to completely reinterpret Eternia for 21st century kids.

Comics, Movies, Toys

‘Snake Eyes’ Now Available to Own Digitally; Blu-Ray in October

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 Keith Chow

It’s no secret that Snake Eyes holds a special place in my heart. No matter the critical reception of the film, it was always going to be a movie I celebrate. While I would’ve approached the movie differently, I am still holding out hope for a follow-up film so we can see the further adventures of Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, and the rest of the cast.

Fashion, Movies

Follow Us for the Chance to Win a ‘Snake Eyes’ Prize Pack

July 29, 2021July 31, 2021 The Nerds of Color

It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins here at The NOC. And to celebrate the movie’s release, we’re giving away free tickets and Snake Eyes-branded apparel! And all you have to do is follow us on social and subscribe to our channel — where we’ve been posting awesome Snake Eyes content!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies

Hard NOC Life 227: ‘Snake Eyes’ Speaks (with Henry Golding)

July 26, 2021August 2, 2021 Hard NOC Media

Keith is solo on Hard NOC Life this week as he talks to Snake Eyes star, Henry Golding from an interview recorded in May (for this article). Then, he’s joined by FDI Cast’s Jamie Noguchi and Brandon Chalmers, plus fellow NOC, Will West to share their instant reactions at a private Snake Eyes screening this weekend before Keith offers some extended thoughts on the movie he’s been waiting 40 years for.

Animation, Streaming, Toys

Kevin Smith’s Take on ‘Masters of the Universe’ is a ‘Revelation’

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Keith Chow

I will never understand why so many fanboys are dead set against change. Sure, “nostalgia is a hell of a drug,” and all that, but Masters of the Universe: Revelation on Netflix is proof that change is the best thing that can happen to the stories we loved as children.

Movies, Toys

Knowing ‘Snake Eyes’ Tickets are on Sale is Half the Battle

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Keith Chow

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins is just around the corner, and advanced tickets are finally available to purchase! To spread the news, Paramount and Hasbro have teamed up with the team behind Robot Chicken to share this stop-motion version of the classic G.I. Joe PSA.

Fandom, Podcasts, Toys

‘By the Power of Fandom’ with Tiffany Smith

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Shelf Conscious

Shelf Conscious returns with a special episode! With Masters of the Universe: Revelation just around the corner, Keith is joined by an Eternian Royal Guard — and literal fandom princess — Tiffany Smith!

Animation, Streaming, Toys

Full Trailer for ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Brings the Magic Back

July 2, 2021July 12, 2021 Keith Chow

With only a few more weeks until it finally debuts, Netflix has released the full trailer for Masters of the Universe: Revelation on YouTube.

Building on what we first saw in the teaser last month, the full trailer provides some more backstory and puts Teela — voiced by Sarah Michelle Gellar — at the center of much of the action!

Movies, Podcasts, Toys

FDI Cast 113: The Accent Wall

June 25, 2021July 3, 2021 Jamie

We continue to bust bossman Keith’s chops for having amazing guests and interviews while he says stuff like he has no clout and Brandon shows off his colorful accent wall.

Podcasts, Toys

‘Joes and Jetpacks’ with E.C. Yi

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 Shelf Conscious

For the newest Shelf Conscious, Keith is joined by comic artist and toy enthusiast, E.C. Yi!

Conventions, Movies

‘Snake Eyes’ to Kick Off Comic-Con @ Home & Fan Premiere Screenings

June 18, 2021June 22, 2021 Laura Sirikul

Comic-Con @ Home 2021 is upon us! The annual International convention is in its second (and, hopefully, final) year going virtual. To kick off the event, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins will have a panel, hosted by Mari Takahashi, featuring special content from the film, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive interviews with stars Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Úrsula Corberó, Samara Weaving, Haruka Abe, Takehiro Hira, Peter Mensah, Iko Uwais, and writer of the G.I. Joe comics, Larry Hama.

Podcasts, Toys

‘The Real Black Series’ with Deeez Action Figures

June 16, 2021June 24, 2021 Shelf Conscious

This week on Shelf Conscious, Keith welcomes action figure photographer and collector, Greg from the Instagram account Deeez Action Figures!

Art, Conventions, Movies

Artist DRAGON 76 Teams Up with Paramount for Limited Edition ‘Snake Eyes’ Poster

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Laura Sirikul

With Paramount Pictures’ Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins introducing the world to the ninja behind the mask of the beloved G.I. Joe character, it made sense for Paramount Pictures to work with Asian artists to create one-of-a-kind works of arts to celebrate the film. New York-based, Japanese artist DRAGON 76 released a special limited edition Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins character poster for this week’s ComplexLand, which takes place virtually from June 16-18.