In 1979’s classic ALIEN movie, the crew of the Nostromo fought against an Alien terror that invaded their spaceship. In the months following the film’s highly successful May 25th debut that year — 18″ ALIEN figures were released in toy and department stores abroad — and for some, that might as well have been considered a horrific “Alien […]
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Incoming Transmission! ALIENS Invade Comic-Con


Matty Collector’s Masters of the Universe Classics: Rokkon and Stonedar (Toy Review)


As the opening day of Comic-Con 2013 looms closer, geeks, nerds, cosplayers and enthusiasts of every type are counting the days until the doors open on July 18th. With as much magic and mystery behind them as that of those within Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Comic-Con is always a blast. Among the panels and presentations […]
We Review Matty Collector’s Comic-Con Exclusives of Superman vs General Zod and Shazam!


Cocaine. As our friend Rick James famously mentioned on the Chappelle Show – it’s a hell of a drug. To a toy collector though, it falls far short of that sweet, sweet rush that only a certain plastic can give. That plastic has a name: Exclusive. The San Diego Comic-con (July 18-24) is home to […]
Woo Hoo!!! Now You Can Be Your Own Favorite STAR WARS or STAR TREK Toy!!!


It wasn’t too long ago that if you wanted a custom made action figure of yourself you were limited with options. Most included having to send numerous pictures of yourself to a company that specified in sculpting your likeness at a custom scale which would then be molded, painted and finished. Eventually sticking your mug […]
BTM UNCUT: Director ROBERT ZEMECKIS on the Mattel Hoverboard Prop Replicas


At the recent 25th Anniversary reunion event in Beverly Hills to celebrate the Blu-ray release of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Beyond the Marquee had the opportunity to chat with cast, crew and special guests attending that night’s festivities. Director Robert Zemeckis was on hand as well and just a few feet away was his co-collaborator […]