Charlotte, Author at Thumb Culture

14Nov

By Charlotte2 Comments

Razer Cobra Gengar Edition Review

2025 is almost over and if you've been feeling your life has been lacking in Ghost Pokémon themed tech, well I have good news. That's right today I've got a review of the new Razer Cobra Gengar Edition mouse and Razer Gigantus V2 XXL Gengar Edition mouse mat. Well, new to the global market that is! If you cast your mind back to September, you will have seen I got my hands on the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition headset. Well I'm back with more of the Razer Gengar collection to review and I could not be more excited. Whilst we're still waiting on the keyboard to be available outside of Asia, this mouse and mouse mat from Razer go a long way to complete your favourite chunky ghost themed set up. Shadow Punch To The Wallet Whilst the title of this review focuses solely on the Razer C...

Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box TUBBZ (First Edition) Review

20Oct

By CharlotteNo Comments

Features

Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box TUBBZ (First Edition) Review

Now you may remember last month I shared a news piece about the opening of pre-orders for the The Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box TUBBZ (First Edition) and I'm very lucky in that I got sent one to review. My household seems to have developed a bit of thing around ducks and rubber duckies at the moment. I don't know where it came from, or quite why the hyperfixation has landed so heavily on them, but thanks to TUBBZ the love of ducks, gaming and pop culture can combine in the form of awesome collectibles. Making a Tactical Splash As with all TUBBZ products this is of course, an officially licensed collectible. The Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box TUBBZ (First Edition) has the recognisable Numskull Designs take on a PVC duck. Or at least their bill does. I'll be honest the whole thing jus...

Cable Guys Offer Perfect Halloween Gamer Gift

14Oct

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Cable Guys Offer Perfect Halloween Gamer Gift

It's that time of year where TikTok is full of Boo Basket videos and inspiration for the best Halloween gifts. Or maybe that's just my timeline? Anyway, here I was wishing for someone to get me the perfect Halloween gift, when the lovely people at EXG Pro asked me to take a look at their Cable Guys Pumpkin King Jack and Monkey Bomb controller holders. Both are sufficiently spooky looking so of course I said yes. What's This? If you're a regular reader of the Collectibles Section here on Thumb Culture you'll know I've reviewed and written about a fair few Cable Guys products. Most recently the One Piece Luffy Controller Holder. I'm doing things a little different today, a two for one as it were. So let's get into it. Monkey Bomb Controller Holder Now I am not a Call of Duty player, ...

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition Headset Review

24Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition Headset Review

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition has been available outside of Asia for just over a month now. Although currently out of stock due to popular demand, the headset will usually set you back £150 from the Razer website. I remember watching this launch across select countries in 2024 and being heartbroken I would seemingly never get my hands on it. Then a year on a magical parcel turned up from Razer, and I've never been more excited about a headset. Who doesn't want to rep their favourite chunky ghost Pokémon during work calls and gaming sessions?! It's Mischief Time! Now we all know how I felt about the wireless version of these Kitty headphones. If you missed it, they got a Thumb Culture Silver Award and I was less than impressed by the sound quality. Whilst this may be the same h...

Pokémon x Natural History Museum Pop-Up Store Announced

22Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Pokémon x Natural History Museum Pop-Up Store Announced

Pokémon will be celebrating it's 30th anniversary in January and whilst many of us UK fans are hopeful for a Pokémon Center annoucement, the Pokémon company have thrown a curve ball. Rather than announcing a Pokémon Center pop-up, they've instead announced a Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up store! Marking the first of its kind with a UK museum, this will no doubt be a must visit for fans. Off On Another Merch Adventure Now I can see you wondering why a Pokémon x Natural History Museum collab? What links the two to make this not such a random partnership? Well, the Natural History Museum and Pokémon share an interest in the natural world and its creatures. Especially evolution and environments! For example in the Pokémon world, Pokémon can evolve into many forms which allow them to...

Tubbz Opens Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box Pre-Orders

11Sep

By Charlotte2 Comments

News & Updates

Tubbz Opens Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box Pre-Orders

Tubbz has long been the brand that is synonymous with cosplaying ducks. Now the brand has gone full tactical with a figure that redefines the phrase "thinking outside the box." Can you call a PVC duck a figure? Either way get ready. The Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box TUBBZ (First Edition) is now available for pre-order! ! I bet you didn't think the Metal Gear cardboard box could get more iconic. And yet here we are. Together sharing in the knowledge that this limited edition duck box exists, and I very much want it. As someone who lives and dies by, sometimes quite literally, the cardboard box tactic, I can't think of a better Metal Gear collectible. The Metal Gear Solid: The Orange Box TUBBZ (First Edition) itself measures in at 7.69 cm high, 8.79cm wide and has a depth of 12cm. As...

11Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

Features, LEGO

LEGO Italian Riviera Review

As I look out into another September rainy day I long to be somewhere else. Like a Mediterranean coastline town. Where I could watch life bustle by as I sit in a café admiring the pastel buildings and the turquoise blue of the sea. Unfortunately, I am not lucky enough to be there. Fortunately, I am lucky enough that there is a LEGO set of this exact scene though, the LEGO Italian Riviera. And I got one to review. La vita è bella The LEGO Italian Riviera was a LEGO Ideas set submitted by Fan Designer, Alex Sahli. And it wowed voters along with the committee enough to be made into a fully fledged set, much like the LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine! Talking about his design Alex said, “I've always been passionate about travel, and Italy stands out as my favourite destination. Its blen...

LEGO Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship Review

31Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO

LEGO Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship Review

If you're a LEGO and Star Wars fan then you've probably spent some time drooling over the Ultimate Collector Series. It's the pinnacle of detail within the Star Wars LEGO space, but these big collector pieces come with big price tags too. It doesn't stop me staring at them every time I'm in a LEGO store though. Which is as frequently as you may imagine. And so when Thumb Culture got the opportunity to get hands on with the newest addition, the LEGO Star Wars Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship I yelled "Yes" faster than Boba shouted "Dad watch out!". I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe This is not a set for casual builders. At 2970 pieces and priced at £260 on the LEGO website, this is a collection piece. Which you probably guessed by the fact it is part of the ...

One Piece Luffy Cable Guys Controller Holder Review

27Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

One Piece Luffy Cable Guys Controller Holder Review

With the recent release of the Netflix One Piece adaptation, merchandise for this popular show seems to be popping up everywhere. Which is great news for the anime fans! More mainstream merch means more for the collection! No longer do we have to savour the crumbs of the basement in Forbidden Planet. One Piece is taking over! It started with LEGO and now it's the turn of the One Piece Luffy Cable Guys Controller Holder! The King Of Pirates Anyone wanting to get your hands on this before reading any further, I have some bad news. This is not an insta-buy I'm afraid. Simply because it isn't even available to pre-order just yet! Yes, you'll have to wait to spend your £29.99. But I do also have some good news. The EXG Pro website is allowing fans to sign up to get notified as soon as the pre...

Cable Guys Cuddle Team Leader Holdem Review

26Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Cable Guys Cuddle Team Leader Holdem Review

I am Cuddle Team Leader fan, and this extends outside the virtual world of Fortnite too. From Mecha Team Leader LEGO to Cuddle Team Leader Crocs. If it's inspired by Cuddle Team Leader, I want it. So, as you can imagine, when the Cable Guys Cuddle Team Leader Holdem landed on my desk I was very excited. A Different Kind Of Bear I have been the Thumb Culture go to for Cable Guy product reviews for a little while now. Meaning I've got hands on with a few new product releases. In a change of events the Cuddle Team Leader Holdem is not actually available yet. Instead it's currently up for pre-order, for £18 on the EXG Pro website. So let's take a look to see if it's worth the load time. Specs If you missed my other Cable Guys reviews, then you may not know the key specifications of ...