The Masters of the Universe toys of the 80’s probably had the greatest artwork of any toy line ever, and that’s saying something, because there was plenty of amazing packaging art put out in that decade. The Art of he-Man and the Masters of the Universe is the first book to gather all that art into […]
New book for the Star Wars collector in the works
Battlegrip’s Philip Reed has to be the most caffeinated man on the planet. Every time I turn around, it seems like he has a new book in the works. Universe Expanded: An Unauthorized Guide to Kenner’s 1998 Star Wars Action Figures is well on its way to attaining its funding goal, but every little bit helps so head […]
Book Review: Mantiques — A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff
Just in time for Father’s Day comes this excellent new book covering all aspects of masculine merchandise. Mantiques: A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff by Eric Bradley is a “must add” to your bookshelf. Fueled by Testosterone and Attitude Not all men can be butt-kicking and headbusting Liam Neesons, Steve McQueens or Clint Eastwoods, but at […]
Strange Kids Comics Magazine needs your support!
If you haven’t backed this project yet on Kickstarter, what are you waiting for?!? This is the fourth installment of the awesome comic magazine produced by Rondal Scott, everyone’s favorite Strange Kid. The project is close to getting funded, but it needs your support to tip the scales. There are plenty of funding levels, so […]
Premiere issue of littleplasticmen is available now!
Toy collectors, drop what you’re doing and go read the brand new toy magazine, littleplasticmen. Blake Wright is the man behind the curtain, and he has pulled off an excellent publication for us toy collectors. The magazine is filled with articles on toys and action figures, and I especially enjoyed the interview with Anaglyph Sculpture’s Scott Hensey. There […]
Book Report — Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz
I may not be the biggest Star Trek fan out there, but I do love movie posters and art based on pop culture, and I was very excited when this new book landed in my mailbox… Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz is a beautiful, oversized book filled with posters Ortiz developed for every episode […]