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Exhibitor Spotlight from Toy Fair 2025: Trick or Treat Studios

March 13, 2025 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

Good morning my friends, its nice to find you up and at it so early in the day and just in time for another exhibitor overview from the 2025 Toy Fair. I have to say that I’ve been enjoying bringing all of this to your attention because we had such a good time documenting and snapping the images. The 2025 event marked my 12th straight attendance as a member of the press and we’ve been hitting this one since 2011. For this post I’ll be focusing on the finds from the Trick or Treat Studios booth.

So I should admit that I’ve only known about this company for a few short years and I really enjoy what they are putting out there. They have a very cool musical aesthetic d more. Down below you’ll find assorted lines that will be released in the coming months.

I won’t overtalk during this overview though and begin our journey with this cool statue of Papa Emeritus III from Ghost. I think we need a series of Ghost action figures. Full on ones.

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Pop Culture, Toys and Collectibles

PiercingMetal’s Scenes from Toy Fair 2025: Funko and Nacelle Toys

March 6, 2025 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

As previously noted, Toy Fair just wrapped up its four day takeover of the Javits Center and I was once again bringing the PiercingMetal outlet into the mix for our 12th official visit in a professional capacity. The way the coverage is being laid out is for a number of exhibitor presentations of the stuff that speaks the loudest to our demographic. These first few posts will load in those exhibitors where we didn’t go crazy in photos and then the more comprehensive ones will follow. Generally speaking I like to post a maximum of “50” images in these kinds of narratives but will occasionally be breaking my own rules to keep true to my plan. Let’s continue along with the topical finds from Funko and Nacelle Toys. Please enjoy the presentation.

For many years Funko has been one of my favorite providers of coolness based on all of their music related Funko Pops. They’ve done so many groups that I enjoy such as KISS, Iron Maiden, Ghost, Judas Priest and so many more. What I’ve done here was only to spotlight the upcoming music releases. One can truly get lost in the Funko booth at Toy Fair.

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Comics, Pop Culture

On Sale Now: Dark Horse Comics “Sister Imperator” #1

March 5, 2025 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

“We Wish To Inform You that the tale of Sister Imperator has begun in the limited series bearing the same name”. The first-issue is on sale today and some more about the series can be perused down below.

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Sister Imperator #1: Sister Imperator has been integral to the band Ghost and its lore since its founding. A representative of the Clergy, she and her past have been shrouded in mystery—until now. Discover Sister Imperator’s hidden history and the gruesome events that led her to become the woman both loved and feared by so many, from her innocent origins in small-town New England to the force behind Ghost.
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Comics, Pop Culture

Dark Horse Comics Announces “Sister Imperator” Limited Series for March

November 24, 2024 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

The Press Release:
Together with Tobias Forge, founder and mastermind of global theatrical rock phenomenon GHOST, Dark Horse Comics presents Sister Imperator, a comic miniseries that pulls back the curtain of mystery on an influential figure from official GHOST lore. Writer Corinna Bechko (Avatar: Adapt or Die) joins Forge in writing, along with artist Puste (The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries), colorist Thiago Rocha (Kill All Immortals) and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt (Ghostbusters: Back in Town), to tell the hidden history of the woman who became the force behind Ghost. Featuring cover art by Mikael Eriksson, this four-part miniseries will begin in March 2025.

“As a fan of Ghost, working with Tobias to bring his vision of Sister Imperator’s story to life was a dream come true,” says Bechko. “Her history is rich, tragic, and brutal in ways that transcend what people might think they know about her character. The team at Dark Horse has really put together something special here, and I know the art is going to blow everyone’s mind. I’ve had the honor of writing a lot of amazing women, from Vampirella to Wonder Woman, but I’ve never written a character more kickass than Sister Imperator. Working on this project has been an unparalleled privilege and I can’t wait for the world to see the result!”
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Features, Tours and Festivals

Ghost Announces “55” Date World Tour for 2025

October 28, 2024 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

In advance of the Halloween spookiness, we have some treats for you that will not cause cavities or find you using a different notch on your belt. The enigmatic Ghost has announced a brand-new World Tour. Read on because “there is a Message from The Clergy”.

The Press Release:
Today, GHOST announced its biggest world tour to date beginning with 55+ shows across the U.S., Europe, the UK, and Mexico next year. The GRAMMY-award winning Swedish theatrical rock icons will traverse the globe from the tour’s April 15 opening night at the AO Arena in Manchester UK, headlining scores of the world’s most notable arenas—including the band’s first ever show at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden on July 22. Further dates will be announced as they are confirmed.

concert photos, ghost, ghost concert photos, ken pierce photographer — Papa Emeritus IV of Ghost at UBS Arena by Ken Pierce (2022)

The 2025 world tour will be GHOST’s first outing since its RE-IMPERATOUR 2023 wrapped up its North American run with two sold-out shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles—performances that were immortalized in the band’s record-breaking debut feature film RITE HERE RITE NOW — now available for pre-order on DVD, to stream at VEEPS, and to purchase or rent via iTunes or Amazon — and its chart-topping soundtrack album. News of the tour first broke via a new installment of GHOST’s long running Chapters webisode series, which picks up immediately following the events at the conclusion of RITE HERE RITE NOW. Watch the new chapter HERE.
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