Character Spotlights: Doomguy (No Spoilers)

May 15, 2025

---

Need a refresher on a little Doom history? With the release of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15th, we thought we’d provide a little history lesson on one of the most famous protagonists in gaming history: Doomguy! Scroll through as we talk about the in-universe origins of the character, his appearance in the new game and a few other neat little tidbits about him.

In this spotlight, we’ll cover:

• Doomguy’s origins and lore

• His role in the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages

• Fun facts about his name and connections to other id Software characters

OriginsAs a space marine who was unfairly dishonorably discharged from the Union Aerospace Corporation’s space marine legion, Doomguy makes his way through legions of scowling demons on Mars and its orbiting moons before returning to Earth to see that demons have invaded, only to conquer the forces of evil yet again. He returns to Hell in an attempt to finally seal off the origins of the demons.

Following the release of the modern games, Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal (2020), his lore is updated and we are shown that after conquering Hell, he’s sent to a form of purgatory where he’s trained as an outsider super-soldier in order to further the ideals of a race known as the Maykrs. After a lengthy civil war in which Doomguy is seemingly entombed though not having perished, a scientist named Samuel Hayden of the Union Aerospace Corporation puts Doomguy into stasis and keeps him as a failsafe for the Corporation’s demonic experiments. 

The events of Doom Eternal show Doomguy embark on a mission to exterminate the Hell Priests and blast a hole in Mars - as well as rescue Samuel Hayden, the scientist who originally revived him - before finally slaying the Icon of Sin and the Khan Maykr in order to “finally” put an end to the demon spawn.

Abbreviated Timeline:

• After conquering Hell, he is cast into a purgatory-like realm where he is trained by an ancient race called the Maykrs.

• Eventually, he leads a civil war.

• Presumed lost, Doomguy is entombed but not dead. Dr. Samuel Hayden, a UAC scientist, discovers and preserves him in stasis as a backup plan.

• In Doom Eternal, the Slayer awakens again to:

• Slay the Hell Priests

• Blast a literal hole in Mars

• Defeat the Khan Maykr and the Icon of Sin

• Then…?

Doom: The Dark Ages

While it’s not exactly known when in the timeline Doom: The Dark Ages takes place, everything in the trailers released so far seem to imply that the game occurs a good amount of time before the modern Doom games. The first official trailer states that “before he became a hero, he was the super weapon of gods and kings”. Additionally, medieval influences such as the usage of a flail and shield seem to point towards the fact that the game is centered around a prior point in the timeline that the games previously haven’t explored yet.

Other Doomguy Facts

Doomguy's Namesake

Doomguy isn’t actually his name - in the modern incantations of the games, he’s most often referred to as “The Slayer” or the “Doom Slayer”, though fans of the original Doom games released in the 1990s came up with the name as there was no indication from the developers as to what his actual name was, mimicking the sort of interaction that fans were supposed to have with the character (in other words, YOU’RE the Doomguy).

Doomguy's Familial Origins

Doomguy is actually the descendant of another id Software character - yes, that’s correct - as stated by id developers John Romero (creator of Doom), Doomguy descends from B.J. Blazkowicz, the protagonist of the Wolfenstein series. Some fans have even speculated that other characters from id trademarks are involved in his lineage, such as Commander Keen being his grandfather and Billy Blaze being his father

Conclusion

Doom: The Dark Ages is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entries in the franchise, diving deeper into Doomguy’s legendary past and reimagining his legacy in a dark, medieval world. We’re super excited to see what Doom: The Dark Ages explores in terms of the Doomguy’s history! 

Are you planning to grab the game on launch day? Maybe holding out to see what other people think? Already have and loving it? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share this article with your fellow Slayer fans!

Top American Cartoon Toy Brands – McFarlane, Hasbro & Mattel

May 12, 2025

---

Discover top-quality cartoon toys from American brands like McFarlane, Hasbro, and Mattel. Shop Batman, Star Wars, Jurassic World, and more at Cooledtured!

More of a cartoon geek than an anime nerd? No worries. For the cartoon lover in you, we carry multiple American toymakers from McFarlane toys to Hasbro and Mattel that we think you’ll love.

Have a look and see what else you can find to add to your collection on Cooledtured!

1 - McFarlane Toys

Build your ultimate collection and create your own epic adventures. McFarlane Toys Figures spark imagination and unlock endless potential for immersive storytelling. Design dynamic scenes, recreate iconic moments, or stage your own epic battles. The possibilities are as limitless as your own creativity.

Founded by Todd McFarlane (yes, that Todd McFarlane, president of Image Comics, creator of the comic series Spawn and artist for The Amazing Spider-Man), McFarlane Toys mostly tends to focus on creating toys from animated series such as Batman, as well as the odd NHL toy here or there. The attention to detail on these figures is immaculate, as seen by the Riddler figure shown above.

Why collectors love McFarlane Toys:
Designed by Todd McFarlane, legendary comic creator and artist behind Spawn and Spider-Man
Famous for highly detailed, realistic figures based on animated series like Batman
Great for display scenes, storytelling, or epic battles
Includes occasional crossover collectibles (e.g. NHL figures)

2 - Hasbro

Kids and fans alike can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with figures from The Black Series! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that Star Wars devotees love. 

Each 6-inch-scale figure is carefully detailed to look like their appearance in the films. They feature premium details and multiple points of articulation, and include character-inspired accessories.

Founded in the 1920s, the Hasbro company has a long and rich history of creating popular figures collaborating with franchises such as Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars and Marvel Legends. Besides figures, however, they also house first-party lines of toys such as Nerf, Play-Doh and Furby. 

Why Hasbro stands out:
Legendary maker of figures from Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Marvel
Home to The Black Series: 6-inch scale, film-accurate figures with premium detailing
Known for multiple points of articulation and accessory-rich sets
Also creators of iconic brands like Nerf, Play-Doh, and Furby

3 - Mattel

Each Jurassic World Gigantic Tracker action figure is now ready for rampaging battle attacks, with spin wheel-activated dramatic attack motion. Each has also evolved for battle, with a feature like spikes on the body that extend with the touch of a button, or a second row of horns. These large dinosaur species come at an impressive size, about 14 inches long and 7 inches tall, with authentic sculpting and a variety of habitat decos. Scan the hidden Tracking Code in the free Jurassic World Play App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock AR experiences and fiercely fun games! Colors and decorations Summer vary.

Mattel offers an excellent lineup of movie-themed toys, such as Toy Story and Jurassic Park, with other offerings from Cooledtured including Halo Mega Bloks, WWE, and Hot Wheels toys. Construct a Banshee from Halo or a Pokémon Dugtrio set, or pair a Jesse doll from Toy Story with Buzz Lightyear.

What makes Mattel toys a must-have:
Jurassic World Gigantic Tracker dinos with spin-wheel attack motions and extendable spikes or horns

Large-scale figures: approx. 14 inches long, with authentic sculpting
App-integrated: Scan the hidden Tracking Code to unlock AR games in the Jurassic World Play App

Conclusion

With us being massive fans of new Japanese anime and movies, including the toys from companies like Kotobukiya and Good Smile, we thought we’d take the time to showcase toys from American makers as well. Here at Cooledtured, we’re not just anime fans — we’re massive lovers of all things pop culture, including top-tier American toy brands. Which maker is your favorite? Do you have any plans to purchase from any of the brands shown? Ready to build your collection? Shop now or explore more exclusive cartoon toy collectibles on Cooledtured!

Hobby Figurine Maker Roundup - Which One Is Your Favorite?

May 10, 2025

---

At Cooledtured, we know how daunting it can be to get into a new hobby (believe us). That’s why as toy enthusiasts ourselves, we’ve always wished that there could be some sort of guide for each new hobby that beginners could look at to get a bird’s-eye glance of what they need to know before diving in.

We’ve always believed in the phrase that if it doesn’t exist, make it yourself - that’s why we’ve written this guide on the different types of anime figurines including their makers, how to identify them, and other things a beginner might need to know before making that deep plunge into the toy figurine world.

1 - Funko

Funko POP! Television: Invincible - Atom Eve #1501 - Vinyl Figures

If you’ve been anywhere near a toy or hobby store, it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ve seen a Funko figurine before. Their uniquely stylized features including large head and eyes, stand-out rectangular see-through packaging and branding have made these a staple in the figurine scene - not to mention the presence of brand collaborations such as Invincible, The Walking Dead and The Office. These highly cute and collectible figurines would make an indispensable addition to any nerd’s collection, which is why we’re proud to offer a large selection of Funkos on the Cooledtured website - take a look and see which one resonates with you the most.

2 - Good Smile

Azur Lane - Unicorn - Nendoroid #1990-DX (Good Smile Arts Shanghai Company)

Consider yourself more on the “otaku” side? No worries - we’ve got you covered. Produced by the Good Smile Company, most of the Good Smile figurines you’ll see on the market can either be classified as “Nendoroid” or “figma” figurines. Nendoroid are highly posable and articulable “chibi”-style figurines with swappable body parts and faces, making them playable as well as displayable. “figma” figurines resemble your typical action figure much better - with full human proportions, these super cool figures are lifelike and realistic in appearance, though don’t think they skimp out on the playability features for just a second. 

Featuring popular anime and otaku series such as Hololive and Azur Lane, It’s up to you whether you’re more in tune with your “Nendoroid” or “figma” side, but just know you won’t be disappointed either way.

3 - Kotobukiya

Haikyuu!! - Hinata Shouyou - ARTFX J - 1/8 (Kotobukiya)

Kotobukiya figurines are a little different - while they usually come as non-articulable, they make up for it by being amazing mantelpieces for a hobby display. These figurines come in scales of 1/8th or 1/7th scale, meaning that you get a great close-up look at how detailed and well-modeled they are. They’re also made in tough ABS plastic and PVC, so that you can be assured that they’re super tough and durable.

We offer Kotobukiya figurines featuring characters from Jujutsu Kaisen, Persona 3, and even Star Wars: The Clone Wars (who would’ve expected that?).

4 - Hasbro

Marvel Legends: X-Men '97 - Cyclops - 6-inch Action Figure (Hasbro)

Does the name “Hasbro” spark any memories of childhood for you? After all, who hasn’t picked up a Nerf blaster or played Monopoly before? It might be to nobody’s surprise, then, that Hasbro is also a prolific maker of action figures. Most of the Hasbro figurines that we carry are 6 inches in scale and made out of toy-tough ABS plastic, though you’ll occasionally see the 3 and 3/4ths scale figurine as well. Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters and Transformers are all figure offerings by Marvel that we carry at Cooledtured.

5 - McFarlane Toys

The New Adventures of Batman DC Retro Commissioner Gordon Action Figure

In terms of comparison, you can expect pretty similar offerings that Hasbro has in McFarlane Toys. 6-inch scale figurines, ABS plastic construction, multiple points of articulation and sporting familiar faces from series such as Batman, featuring characters from story arcs such as DC: The New Batman Adventures, DC Multiverse, and DC: The New Batman Adventures. Great for the Batman fan in you or your loved ones!

Conclusion
With all the figurine selections at Cooledtured, it can still be hard to pick out a figurine you’re going to love. Hopefully, due to our wide selection from each of these toymakers (and more!) you can find your niche. Why not try something new and purchase one of our figurines today?

Browse The Newest Five Nights At Freddy’s Releases at Cooledtured

May 9, 2025

---

Funko has officially released their newest set of Funko Pops in celebration of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach. If you’re a fan of Five Nights at Freddy’s or just Funko Pops in general, there’s no shortage of choice with the offerings that Cooledtured carries. From new characters such as Ruin Eclipse to twists on classics like Santa Freddy and Nightmare Bonnie, chances are high that Cooledtured has the Funko Pops you’re looking for. 

Let’s take a look at a few of the coolest new Funko Pops that are being offered at Cooledtured:

1 - Funko POP! Five Nights at Freddy's: 10th Anniversary Golden Freddy - Collectible Vinyl Statue

Give your collection a jumpscare with the Freddy Collectible Statue! Celebrate 10 Years of Five Nights at Freddy’s with this collectible featuring Golden Freddy leaning against the office desk. Close in on this Freddy Collectible Statue by adding it to your collection before it moves! Vinyl collectible is approximately 7.55-inches tall.

For the true Funko Pop collector and FNAF fanatic, we offer the 10th Anniversary Golden Freddy Collectible Vinyl Statue. At over seven and a half inches tall, the Golden Freddy statue would look great as the centerpiece of a hobby display shelf or on its own as a room decor item. This item comes in at $49.99, a sure steal for a collectible piece of gaming history - just make sure to catch it before he disappears.

2 - Funko SNAPS! - Five Nights at Freddy's - Nightmare Bonnie Mini-Figure

Survive the night at Freddy Fazbear’s in a snap! Close in on Nightmare Bonnie as a Funko SNAPS! collectible. SNAPS! Nightmare Bonnie has six different pieces that snap into place, including a head, two interchangeable faces, a torso, legs, and a guitar.

Those unfamiliar with the SNAPS! series of Funko Pops may be more familiar with the traditional line of Funko Pops that are typically not known for being very interactive. With the SNAPS! series, Funko figurines come to life as movable action figures with interchangeable parts such as body parts, props and demeanors. Nightmare Bonnie is no exception as she comes with an attachable guitar prop and face piece. Figurines from this line are also cross-compatible, meaning collectors with two or more SNAPS! figurines can mix and match parts as they please for the ultimate play experience. And at $12.99, the price of this figurine is very conducive to crossplay.

3 - Funko POP! Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach SNAPS! Glamrock Roxanna

Rock ‘n roll with SNAPS! Glamrock Roxanne! Your Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach playsets will come alive with Roxanne. SNAPS! Glamrock Roxanne comes with 6 customizable pieces, including 2 face pieces, 1 torso, 1 pair of legs, 1 head, and 1 accessory. You can collect and connect characters and playsets to create even more scary fun adventures in your Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach™ collection.

Glamrock Roxanna encourages a bit of a theme when paired with Nightmare Bonnie, as both carry an instrument and interchangeable face piece. At 3 and a half inches tall, this cute item encourages playability and swappability with ease. Coming in at the same price as Nightmare Bonnie at $12.99, we’d encourage picking up both as we think they’d go pretty well together.

4 - Funko POP! Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach - Ruin Ruined Roxy Vinyl Figure

Close in on your favorite Five Nights at Freddy’s characters before they move! Catch Pop! Roxy from Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach - Ruin in action. Will your collection survive the addition of this Five Night's at Freddy's character? Vinyl figure is approximately 4.35-inches tall.

A completely new character from one of the newest Five Nights at Freddy’s game offerings, Ruined Roxy comes as an item from the DLC expansion for Security Breach, titled “Ruin”. We’re proud to offer him as part of our Funko figurine selection.

Conclusion

At Cooledtured, we are all about catering to the coolest new trends in culture, whether it be anime, video gaming, or otherwise. We are very pleased to offer you the newest Five Nights at Freddy’s Funko Pops and are shaking in anticipation to see which one (or ones) you’ll be picking up soon!