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

March 15, 2023March 21, 2023 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!

Movies, Toys, Trailers

Watch the Official Teaser Trailer for ‘Barbie’

December 16, 2022December 21, 2022 Sophia Soto

Fans were finally treated to a first-look teaser trailer for director Greta Gerwig’s Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling!

Podcasts, Toys

‘Retro Freaks’ with NARC and Cincy Nerd

November 14, 2022November 21, 2022 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!

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Talks Bringing Zipp to Life in ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’

October 1, 2022October 2, 2022 Sophia Soto

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan voices Zipp in My Little Pony: Make Your Mark. The series builds on the television special, which debuted in the “Top 10” for Children’s programming on Netflix. New episodes are now streaming!

Conventions, Toys

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.

Movies, Toys

First Look at Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 Sophia Soto

During tonight’s Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon, a first look at Margot Robbie as the live-action version of the iconic doll was revealed! We also have an official premiere date: BARBIE will be released in theaters on July 21, 2023.

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.

Animation, Streaming, Toys

New ‘LEGO Star Wars’ Halloween Special Coming to Disney+ in October

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Mike Manalo

This October, we’re getting another Lego Star Wars holiday special: LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales! After the success of the Christmas special last December, Disney+ has decided to move forward with a Halloween special this year.

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, 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.

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!

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!

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!

Animation, Streaming, Toys

The Power of Grayskull Returns in Heroic ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Teaser

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Keith Chow

If you’ve been holding out for a hero since He-Man and the Masters of the Universe went off the air in 1985, Kevin Smith has got you covered! After giving fans a sneak peek at the new character designs last month, we now get to see those designs in action now that Netflix has released a teaser on YouTube.