Japanese Stretch Monster Andoro (1970's)

From Tsukuda Toys and Kenner Products...Monster Alien Andoro (From the Official Stretch Armstrong Line.).

TOY TURDS!

The first episode of Toy Turds is almost ready!

It was a blast filming it with the KFHC crew and Funnyara (Astro Zombies).

Stay tuned, the episode should be online very soon!

World’s Largest LEGO Model (Star Wars X-wing Starfighter)

Thousands gathered in New York City’s Times Square on May 22 to watch the unveiling of the world’s largest LEGO model, a 1:1 replica of the LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter that took 32 model builders, 5.3 million LEGO bricks, and over 17,000 hours to complete.

Vote KFHC as Best Toy Blog (Designer Toy Awards)

Guess what?!

The nominations for the 3rd annual Designer Toy Awards have been announced!

For the 2nd year in a row, KFHC has been nominated in the "Best Toy Blog" category!

We appreciate the nomination and would love your vote!

Please register to vote and let your voice be heard (you can vote once every 24 hrs).

 CLICK HERE to cast your vote (please vote often)!

Be sure to also vote for all the other categories.

WonderFest 2013 (Louisville, KY)

WonderFest 2013 took place in Louisville, KY (5/17- 5/19).

It featured movie special effects guests, the largest model contest in the country, model and toy dealers galore, and seminars to entertain and improve hobbyists of all ages!

The model contest room

New Pacific Rim trailer

"Pacific Rim" opens in theaters on July 12!

Captain Harlock: Space Pirate (Official Trailer)

It is 2977 and for many years a mighty battle has been raging across the galaxies as now, 500 billion humans, whose forebears were exiled from Earth, plan to return to what is still called home. Forced to flee a ravaged Earth, humans have now depleted the corners of the galaxy to which they fled. Earth has now become the most valued and precious resource of all, controlled by the corrupt Gaia Coalition which governs the human race across the different galaxies.

R.I.P. Ray Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013)

Raymond Frederick "Ray" Harryhausen was an American visual effects creator, writer, and producer who lived in London, England, from 1960 until his death in 2013. He created a brand of stop-motion model animation known as "Dynamation".

His most memorable works include the animation on Mighty Joe Young, with pioneer Willis H. O'Brien, which won the Academy Award for special effects (1949); The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, his first color film; and Jason and the Argonauts, featuring a famous sword fight against seven skeleton warriors.

Happy Derby 2013!!!

May the 4th Be With You!

Pacific Rim - WonderCon Footage [HD]

This was originally intended for only WonderCon, but after listening to so many of you asking for more of the movie online, I think it's time for me to show you more footage. Enjoy, my friends!

- Guillermo del Toro

YES! YES! YES!

 

Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated (Twin Peaks)

From the Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated series.

Toy Turds (FAIL)

The TOY TURDS that never was!

Someone forgot to turn on the camera when the KFHC crew got together to make our debut TOY TURDS podcast.

Don't worry, we will remember to have the camera rolling next time!

What's in the container Bern?  It's my putty tat!

Uncovered Set Photos From “Creature From The Black Lagoon”

Images that somehow never made it into a 1953 LIFE magazine article covering "CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON" have been found!

CLICK HERE to see them all!

The Crimson Ghost

ALIEN REACTION FIGURES (Super 7)

ALIEN REACTION FIGURES
$19.99 each
*Available in August/September 2013*

In 1979, prototypes for 3 ¾” action figures for the ALIEN film were developed but never manufactured. Through our network of industry and collector contacts, Super7 has unearthed reference material and original 34-year-old prototypes and will now make these “lost toys” a reality.

Under authorization from 20th Century Fox, Super7 will produce the full series of ALIEN toys as part of our ReAction Figure Series (Retro-Action). Each is stylized exactly as items from the “golden age” of action figures with approximately five points of articulation, accessories, and period-authentic blister card packaging.

Preorders will begin at San Diego Comic Con!

Collect all five ReAction Figures -

THE ALIEN ("BIG CHAP") - w/ removable transparent dome, extendable jaws and glow-in-the-dark head!

RIPLEY - w/ Flame Thrower

ASH - w/ Motion Detector

DALLAS - w/ Flame Thrower

KANE IN NOSTROMO SPACESUIT - w/ removable helmet and transparent visor

CLICK HERE for more photos

Superman turns 75!

Superman was created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel (writer) and Joe Shuster (artist) n Cleveland, Ohio.

Over the years Superman has had many fights...

One that stands out is when Superman took on the heavy weight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1978!

Boris Karloff's Monster Game (1965)

Boris Karloff's Monster Game

Issued by Game Gems Productions (1965). 18x18.25" board has illustration of Karloff's face as well as name of game and large bat symbol. Game progresses in usual board game manner with various "Monster Retreat" stop-offs illustrated with various horror themes. Board is N. Mint. Game comes with 4 cardboard markers with illustrations of Karloff in different colors, each with its own plastic stand. Spinner has repeated image of Karloff's face. 30 monster cards and 1 Boris Karloff.

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996)

Brain Candy (aka Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy) is a feature film by The Kids in the Hall, a Canadian comedy troupe. Directed by Kelly Makin, filmed in Toronto, and released in 1996, it followed the five season run of their television series, which had been successful in both Canada and the United States.

New “Pacific Rim” Viral Posters

New viral posters for the upcoming film "Pacific Rim" opening on 7/12/13!