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Comic-Con Africa 2025: Where Pop Culture Took Over Johannesburg

Every August, Johannesburg gets invaded—not by aliens, not by superheroes, but by tens of thousands of fans who transform the city into a living, breathing pop-culture wonderland. Comic-Con Africa 2025 was no exception. In fact, this year’s edition, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, raised the bar so high that even Iron Man’s HUD would struggle to keep up. With…

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September 2, 2025

JADA TOYS: Street Fighter

Jada Toys, a well-known manufacturer of collectible toys and die-cast vehicles, has recently expanded its product line to include a range of Street Fighter themed action figures and vehicles. As a fan of the Street Fighter franchise, I was excited to get my hands on some of these new offerings and see how they stack up. Here's a detailed review…

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March 3, 2024

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Toys R Us Brings Nostalgic 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Back to Stores

The Eighties was a fantastic time to be a kid. We got to be the first to watch incredible animated shows. Shows that stood the test of time. One such show was the Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Like most shows, a toy line was created so we could continue the adventures after the show had finished. Like most kids…

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May 25, 2023

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Mayhem in Hillcrest

The experience of a visit to the comic book store is quite unparalleled. It doesn’t matter if you been collecting forever or just a little curious. There will always be something that catches your curiosity. For me, the greatest joy is flipping through the back issues and finding a comic I wasn’t missing for my collection. It does t even…

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June 22, 2021