JAWS—the movie that imbued in me an irrational fear of the deep blue sea—is 50 years old this year. Mondo is celebrating with a bunch of collectibles, all designed to remind you of the tenacious Bruce and why you need a bigger boat when dealing with an unknown killer lurking […]
Remember the Godzilla Hammer? Well, turns out that wasn’t Castem’s first rodeo with heavy-hitting pop culture icons. In fact, the Japanese metal-crafting maestros had already flexed their casting skills last year with something just as jaw-dropping: a life-sized, stainless steel head sculpt of Megatron. And yes, we are on the […]
Many from Gen Z and Gen Alpha probably wouldn’t know a VHS tape if it hit them in the face. So, I’m guessing this news isn’t for them. But for everyone else who grew up on 80s sci-fi, you might want to sit down for this: Escape From New York […]
Mission: Impossible is finally coming to an end. For those not in the know, the iconic movie series is a continuation of the original TV show from the ’60s and ’70s. There are eight films spanning nearly 30 years—no small feat for a franchise built on Tom Cruise’s knees and […]
Famed Spanish porcelain maker LLADRÓ’s Japanese business just elevated the stature of Darth Vader. Jumping in on the Star Wars Celebration, LLADRÓ Japan Co., Ltd. has unveiled the classiest—and possibly the most luxe—Darth Vader collectible ever: the Darth Vader Cherry Blossom Porcelain Statue, aka Darth Vader (Sakura). I know. The […]
In Saint Seiya (or Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, as it’s known in North America), the Gold Saints wear “Gold Cloths” that—spoiler alert—aren’t actually made of gold. But here in the real world? They are. And no, we’re not talking about gold-chrome-plated action figures. We’re talking actual gold Saint […]
Pizza Hut China is back with another Evangelion collab—yes, again. This second wave comes just a year after the first, and it’s bringing the Entry Plug interior to your desk without the need to sell a kidney. Highlights include an upgraded Asuka cockpit with a lift-up hatch and glowing base […]
Some people collect fine art. Others collect race-winning pistons that once screamed at 19,000 rpm. Guess which group has more fun? I’m betting on the latter. It’s a far more hands-on way to show your love for motorsport—short of parking a retired F1 car in your living room or using […]
As times go by, the living memories of the brief Hollywood star James Dean are fast fading. Those who remembered him are mostly gone. James Dean isn’t from my era, but 80s British pop trio Bros introduced me to him. Anyhoo, for those who remember, you can have a piece […]
Japan’s love for snacks just reached a whole new level—because why just eat Calbee chips when you can wear them too? For the first time ever, Calbee has joined forces with Bandai Spirits’ Ichiban Kuji, the beloved no-loss lottery, to bring a collection of snack-inspired merchandise that’s as fun as […]
Well, what do you know? It’s that time of the year again. Supreme, the American streetwear brand, has just unveiled the first look at its Spring/Summer 2025 accessories—and it might be the most exciting catalog yet. Kicking off this year’s lineup are some seriously cool big-ticket items, including a Supreme/Golden […]