The 80’s was one the greatest decades talking about toys, and particularly all related to action figures. It was a creativity war among legendary and classic figures such as Star Wars (Kenner), Masters of the Universe (Mattel), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Playmates Toys), G.I. Joe and Transformers (Hasbro), with one goal, winning the hearts of […]
Since 2014, when the first NFT was launched, it has been a constant debate among collectors and investors. The NFT market skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting its peak of investment in January 2022, with $17.2 billion. If we consider that celebrities, such as artists, musicians and athletes and global companies are behind the curtains, that […]
Halloween is round the corner, and it is not difficult to think that some people disguise themselves as Frankenstein. This iconic character was born from the imagination of Mary Shelley during the summer of 1816 on the banks of Geneva Lake, Switzerland, where the eternal Lord Byron challenged his friends that they each write a […]
Since the Wacky Wobbler days, the passion for Funko vinyl figures has created a huge obsession among pop culture enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, going from a once a small company to a billion-dollar toy giant these days. Over the years, the company from Everett, Wash., presented us a relevant number of nostalgia-themed figures in […]
If there is Science Fiction legend who deserves our respect and admiration, it is without a doubt Flash Gordon. The character who was created to compete with another iconic strip comic, Buck Rogers, was an immediate success. Since his first appearance in 1934, a lot of ink and magnificent colorful stories were created by Alex […]
Javier Serrano It is not difficult to think of robots when we talk about Science Fiction. Since the early days of the Seventh Art and Television, they have played a relevant role in different cinematographic productions. Generation after generation, the work of several film directors has been influenced by these robotic characters, with some of […]
After being a collector for more than thirty years, the only thing I am clear about is that collecting is not a science. But we have some non-writing rules, keeping in mind one of the most important: condition is everything. It is a long path for which we have been developing different skills that improve […]
Most people bear Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) in mind, when we think about Willy Wonka. However, the work of the British author, Roald Dahl, had its very first contact with the big screen in 1971, with the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” In this charming and likable film adaptation, […]
After World War II, Japan became one of the most important toy-producing countries in the world and the story continues on nowadays. The tradition of the Japanese toy industry has a relevant impact on Pop Culture, with its packaging and toy designs being an important part of it. No matter what we collect, there is […]
Since his childhood, Guillermo del Toro was a fan of comics and classic horror cinema, and loved to sculpt his own play-dough monster figures. As a result, Del Toro’s work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales and horror. As a teenager, he had a large comic and book collection that has […]
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