Author: James

Krampus is a demonic creature who is the opposite of St. Nicholas and punishes misbehaving children in exchange for giving small gifts to well-behaved children. When a child loses his Christmas spirit, he is called into town and with the help of the Dark Elf takes the whole family, leaving the one who called him as the only survivor, and hands them a bell with his name on it to keep. The film has become a cult classic, and this year marks its 10th anniversary, but for the first time, a Krampus action figure inspired by the film will be…

Krampus is a demonic creature who is the opposite of St. Nicholas and punishes misbehaving children in exchange for giving small gifts to well-behaved children. When a child loses his Christmas spirit, he is called into town and with the help of the Dark Elf takes the whole family, leaving the one who called him as the only survivor, and hands them a bell with his name on it to keep. The film has become a cult classic, and this year marks its 10th anniversary, but for the first time, a Krampus action figure inspired by the film will be…

X-Men ’97 is a sequel to the classic X-Men: The Animated Series, which aired from 1992 to 1997, and also drew inspiration from the pages of Marvel Comics. Given the strong fan push for its return, this series will be one of the most memorable in recent history. Considering it ended on a cliffhanger in 1997, this revival is all about the sheer enthusiasm the creators and fans have for the series. To celebrate this series, Hasbro is offering a new wave of action figures with retro cardbacks. This wave includes Emma Frost, Morph, Jubilee, Cable, Sunspot, and Logan. Thank…

According to a report from Tubefilter, the number of sponsored video views on YouTube increased by 28% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, and the number of sponsored videos increased by 54% year-over-year. Additionally, ad spend through creator channels is steadily increasing and in some cases even outperforming traditional media. Buoyed by these signals, Agentio, a startup that connects brands and YouTube creators with sponsored videos, has raised $40 million, its third funding round in recent years. The Series B round is led by consumer-focused VC Forerunner with participation from existing investors Benchmark, Craft Ventures, AlleyCorp, Antler, and Starting…

Hasbro is further filling out the Cobra ranks this year with the release of the Desert Scorpion figure. This figure is inspired by the GI Joe Real American Hero 3 3/4 inch O-ring figure series released in 1991 and given modern new elements and accessories. Desert Scorpions must learn to live in the desert and work as a team to survive in their environment. This is used as a punishment for Vipers who disobey orders, and if they survive a year unharmed, they can return to their original rank. Thank you to BigBadToyStore for sending me the Hasbro GI Joe…

Hasbro is looking to further fill out the GI Joe ranks this year with the release of Law & Order figures. These figures are inspired by the 1987 GI Joe Real American Hero 3 3/4 inch O-ring figure series and given modern new elements and accessories. Christopher “Roe” Lovinge is notable for his caricatures of GI Joe Legend and his original toy sculptor, Kirk Bozigian. Kirk Bozigian is a former Hasbro executive who worked on the brand as one of the architects of its relaunch in 1982, helping bring the comics, toy line, and brand to life at the time,…

Cobra Commander takes inspiration from the 1991 O-Ring 3 3’4″ figure, with some new elements given to the 6″ line. This was one of the most memorable variations of his line, and was the first and only time the character wore a blue and black outfit complete with a grappling hook. It includes accessories inspired by his vintage toys, but in more realistic colors as opposed to neon orange and blue. Includes machine gun, two swords, scabbard, and grappling hook with string. What’s missing is the backpack and figure stand that came with the vintage figure, but since he’s not…

Mattel is offering a new wave of its Cartoon Collection subline with Masters of the Universe: Origins. These include Whiplash from He-Man and Masters of the Universe, as well as Bo and Shadow Weaver from the 1980s She-Ra: Princesses of Power series. These are based on comics, so the design is different from vintage toys. This is because in the 80’s everything was hand-drawn and it was easy to design simplified characters with less detail each time a slide was drawn. Thank you to BigBadToyStore for sending me Mattel’s Masters of the Universe: Origins Cartoon Collection Bow, Shadow Weaver, and…

Cobra Commander takes inspiration from the 1987 O-Ring 3 3’4″ figure, with some new elements given to the 6″ line. This is one of the most memorable variations of that line, and it’s also the first time a character’s battle armor has been brought into this new modern line. It includes a backpack and submachine gun inspired by his vintage toys, as well as some new accessories such as an iguana, interchangeable hands, and a new head sculpt featuring reptilian eyes. Thank you to BigBadToyStore for sending me the Hasbro GI Joe Classified Series #168 Cobra Commander with Combat Armor…

Rap sensation and self-proclaimed hot girl Megan Thee Stallion has revealed her Halloween costume, and Jujutsu Kaisen fans will be thrilled. As Halloween rapidly approaches, the internet is filled with some of the most creative, unique, and admirable costumes. Celebrities in particular are known for sharing elaborate outfits to get in the holiday spirit. Megan Thee Stallion shared a series of photos of herself cosplaying as Choso, captioning it, “HOT GIRL CHOSO #Hottieween,” along with a blood drop emoji and a fire emoji. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the rap star posed against several edited backdrops while showing…