Tag: Collectors

Animation, Star Wars, Toys

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy’ Cast and Writers on Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Memories

Michael Lee

With the number of films, TV series, and original LEGO sets that bare the Star Wars name, characters from different timelines can now interact with each other in ways that they could never have before. As such, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy writers and executive producers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit have created a four-part special that taps into that and reimagines the galaxy far, far away in ways that pays homage to the lore but still can stand on its own.

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DC Comics, Toys

Batman Steals the Spotlight in McFarlane Toys’ Action Figure Line from ‘The Flash’

Keith Chow

We’re a few months out from the theatrical debut of The Flash, but the merchandise stream keeps flowing! Today, McFarlane Toys officially unveiled their line of 7-inch figures, but it was a couple of vehicles that stole the show. For the first time ever, Michael Keaton’s Batmobile and Batwing will be available for 1:12 collectors!

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Retro Freaks’ with NARC and Cincy Nerd

Shelf Conscious

Shelf Conscious returns with a special episode with the stars of the upcoming indie horror comedy, Retro Freaks — Craig from NotAnotherRetroChannel and Cincy Nerd, who makes his triumphant return to the show!

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Conventions, Toys

Action Figure Fans Can Collect Themselves with Hasbro Selfie Series

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.

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Podcasts, Toys

‘AAPI Toy Heroes’ with Kuya P

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.

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Action Figure Show & Tell’ with Dan Wu

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!

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Art of the Toy Hunt’ with Art G

Shelf Conscious

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

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Animation, Podcasts, Toys

‘Merchandise Spotlight’ with Griffin Newman

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!

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Star Wars, Toys

Yogibo Adds Grogu to its ‘Star Wars’ Beanbag Collection

Keina C

Just in time for the holidays, Yogibo is once again partnering with Star Wars to bring Baby Yoda fans a new furniture piece to expand their existing Star Wars collection! The Child  Hugger is the perfect companion to any bounty hunter or Star Wars fan in the family, as it is great for sitting, playing, and hugging.  

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DC Comics, Toys

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

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.

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Movies, Toys

Mezco Announces One:12 Collective ‘The Crow’ Figure

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.

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

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.

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Fandom, Podcasts, Toys

‘By the Power of Fandom’ with Tiffany Smith

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!

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Joes and Jetpacks’ with E.C. Yi

Shelf Conscious

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

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Podcasts, Toys

‘The Real Black Series’ with Deeez Action Figures

Shelf Conscious

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

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Holy Frick’ with Cincy Nerd

Shelf Conscious

This week on Shelf Conscious, Keith welcomes popular YouTuber Cincy Nerd!

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Making it Up’ with Larry Hama

Shelf Conscious

On a new episode of Shelf Conscious, Keith welcomes legendary G.I. Joe creator, Larry Hama!

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Podcasts, Toys

‘Schrödinger’s Tigerzord’ with William Bruce West

Shelf Conscious

On the inaugural episode of Shelf Conscious, Keith welcomes fellow collector — and OG NOC — William Bruce West!

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Podcasts, Toys

New Toy Collecting Podcast ‘Shelf Conscious’ Coming Soon

Keith Chow

As long time readers of the site and listeners of the podcasts might know, action figures is where my true nerd passion lies. And since I originally got my start in the nerd business as a writer for the legendary ToyFare Magazine, I decided to go back to my roots and create a podcast and YouTube series devoted to my love of toy collecting.

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Animation, Streaming, Toys

‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Has the Power

Keith Chow

In 1982, Mattel revolutionized the toy industry when it unleashed its line of 5.5-inch action figures, Masters of the Universe. The following year, Filmation released an accompanying animated series, like all toy lines in the ’80s, and a generation of kids would never be the same. Now, nearly forty years later, a new generation will get to witness the ongoing battle between He-Man and Skeletor in Masters of the Universe: Revelation when it comes to Netflix on July 23!

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Mezco’s One:12 Collective Superman is Out of This World

Keith Chow

When it comes to my passion for action figure collecting, you’d think Mezco’s One:12 Collective line would be a no-branier. It takes the intricate detail and soft goods stitching found on 12-inch Hot Toys figures and shrinks them down to my preferred scale, without losing any of the craftsmanship. But by and large, I missed the One:12 boat, focusing more on Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, and the occasional S.H. Figuarts figure. And while I pre-ordered both Batman and Superman from, well, Batman v Superman, I never took them out of their (admittedly gorgeous) packaging. Well, Mezco’s just-released Superman from the 1978 film has changed all that.

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This Deluxe Snake Eyes is the Best Action Figure of the Year

Keith Chow

At long last, 6-inch scale G.I. Joe action figures have arrived. Well, at least one of them. This week, Hasbro Pulse began shipping began shipping its exclusive Deluxe Snake Eyes figure from the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Series line. I’ve had it open for less than a day and I can already say it’s the best action figure of 2020 (and maybe of all time).

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DC Comics, Toys

McFarlane Toys Officially Picks up the DC Multiverse Baton

Keith Chow

A few months back, I took some time to reflect on Mattel’s final wave of Batman-related action figures. After nearly two decades in the DC Comics licensing game, Mattel finally gave way to a new licensee. McFarlane Toys (and Spin Masters) were going to be the new holders of the DC legacy though little was known about what either toy company would offer. All we knew was that the figures would debut some time in 2020. Well, it’s a new year, and all that has changed!

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