News & Reviews
Superman Logo Silicone Ice Tray testing 0
Everyone knows how to use an ice tray so this review is not really a walk through, more of a testing to show our readers exactly what this product produces. The tray comes packed with some Superman artwork for those of you who want to collect this piece. Once we removed the plastic and got our hands on it we noticed the tray was made out of silicone and not a cheap hard plastic. It measured about 15cm long and 11cm wide with 9 spaces for a variety of different sized ice cubes. All the ice cube moulds are made in the form of the iconic Superman logo.
We were sceptical about how well the logo would actually show up on the ice cubes so we gave it a test run! Here are some photos of the results...
Not too bad at all! We were slightly impressed with how well they turned out, but wondered if the logo would be distorted once we used them in a glass of coke. To our surprise the logo actually became more visible in the coke and the varying sizes made it look pretty cool!
Ten minutes later and it was still going strong!
The silicone ice tray is heat and cold resistant so there are endless uses to what you can make in the shape of the Superman logo. We would love to hear your ideas about what else we could make or if you have made something with this tray please share a photo or story.
After the success of the ice cubes, we decided to try it out with chocolate. The results were impressive and even better than the ice cubes! Check them out.
We think this product makes some fun superhuman ice cubes and even better chocolate logos. This tray would be ideal to create novelty snacks for any super hero themed party or event.
Buy it here.
Star Wars Stoormtrooper Sandwich Shaper unboxing & testing 0
When we first got our hands on these sandwich shapers we wondered how they could possibly work and turn out like the photo on the box. Hero Stash have stocked two versions, the Darth Vader and Stormtrooper versions. We decided to look closer at the Stormtrooper version and make our very own Stormtrooper shaped sandwiches.
Before we could test the product we started by buying some vital ingredients, white sandwich bread, nutella for the middle and some cocoa for sprinkling on the outside to bring out the details imprinted on the sandwich.
There were a few different pieces/stencils included in the box and after reading the basic instructions it all became a lot clearer about how easy it was to make these mind-blowing Stormtrooper shaped sandwiches.
There are basically 4 parts that you need to use to make the sandwich. There is a square base which the bread and stencil parts fit into and then a stencil to add some extra detail at the end.
This is what we did: Placed two pieces of bread in the microwave for 20 seconds. Then we used the square base to cut the crusts off each piece, we just pushed it down on the bread and pulled away the crusts. We were then left with two pieces of square bread that fit exactly into the sandwich shaper. Then we placed the bottom part of the shaper in the square box and placed one piece of bread on top. Using the back of the spoon we gently pressed down on that piece. Then we added some nutella in the middle.
Next we placed the other piece of bread on top and then pressed down on the sandwich with the other part of the shaper. We pressed it together pretty hard to make sure it worked. Then we turned it over and pressed out the two pieces through a hole in the back. After that we simply peeled off the excess bread around the shaper.
The Stormtrooper had taken its shape now and after we removed the two parts of the shaper we were ready to add the sweet cocoa details. The last unused stencil sat nicely on top of the newly made sandwich. Using a small sieve we sifted some cocoa powder over the stencil. Once the stencil was removed we had our finished Stormtrooper sandwich!
The sandwich shaper was not only easy to use, but it was also fun to make. We started talking about different ways to use it and different ingredients and toppings to use. If you have any ideas, we would love to hear them! We made a few and they look great together. If you have a few different versions you could make an entire platter of Star Wars themed sandwiches! Hero Stash has two versions in stock now with new versions arriving in December 2015.
Buy the Stormtrooper sandwich shaper here.
Buy the Darth Vader sandwich shaper here.
Boba Fett ArtFX+ Statue - Unboxing 0
After unboxing the Darth Maul ArtFX+ Statue recently we held high hopes for this Boba Fett statue and we weren't disappointed. This model is part of the smaller range of Star Wars ArtFX models from Kotobukyia, but size does not affect the quality. The scale is 1/10 and as per all ArtFX models, the statue is highly detailed. Boba Fett is delivered in a classy box which looks beautiful on display as well. The packaging is top quality and all 8 pieces are safe and secure behind two layers of molded plastic which are clipped together.
This statue is the 'Cloud City' version from the Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. There are two sets of arms so that you can choose to have him displayed with the gun pointed up or at resting position. We went with the default position which is the resting one. The head connects by a swivel type connection so that it can be turned to face several directions. There is a metallic base which is not connected to the model as Boba Fett has in-built magnets in his feet. The base is not connected to the model, but the magnets allow it to stand securely but can also be moved easily.
We love this statue as it features Boba Fett from the original Star Wars films. The quality and attention to detail are second to none and any true Star Wars collector should have this on their shelf (or stored locked away for safe keeping). It is a true collectors piece and a timeless classic.
Buy Boba Fett here.
Star Wars lightsaber chopsticks! 0
We have started to stock a line of kitchen related Star Wars products recently and the first to arrive were the lightsaber chopsticks! We received the Yoda version first so that is what we are basing our review on. Hero Stash also stocks the Mace Windu and Luke Skywalker versions which are purple and blue in colour. Each version has its own unique handle as well.
The chopsticks come packed securely along with some artwork of the Star Wars character the lighstaber is used by. We only stock the light up versions of the chopsticks range so the mini lightsabers light up with the press of a button. There are included batteries and there is no assembly required. Just insert the batteries and light it up! The chopsticks measure just over 23cm long.
The blades detach easily so you can clean them and use them over and over again. They are not cheaply made toys, rather top quality Kotobukiya cratmanship as we have come to expect with all Kotobukiya products.
We love these and although they function perfectly as chopsticks we prefer to use them for mini lightsaber wars! Any budding Jedi should have some of these on hand.
Buy the Yoda version here.
Darth Maul ArtFX Statue - Unboxing 0
The ArtFX statues by Kotobukyia are some seriously good quality collectable statues. One of the best things about them in our eyes is the detail. Each character looks exactly like they do on screen in their respective movies and the attention to detail is second to none.
We received the Darth Maul ArtFX statue recently and we couldn't wait to get the box open and the statue in our display cabinet. Firstly, the box itself is simply beautiful. There are some great photographs and also a really cool illustration of Darth Maul on the back.
For those of you who don't know who Darth Maul is, he first appeared in the film Star Wars Episode I: A Phantom Menace and was probably the best thing about that movie!
This scale of the statue is 1/7 and once you connect the dual lightsabers it is quite a large piece. But that's a good thing. The detail in his face, tattoos and clothing is simply something to marvel at. We often find ourselves stopping by the display cabinet to have a closer look and seem to find new details each time.
The model comes pre-painted and in 6 parts. It is very easy to attached the parts together and once built it is a solid and imposing statue. The box comes with two different sets of lightsabers. One traditional blood red and also a light up version. Simply turn the lightsaber in his hands and the lightsabers come to life.
This is by far one of our favourite pieces of collectable art. We usually sell our display stock at a discounted rate but I doubt that we will be able to part with this one.
If you are into Star Wars and are a collector then this statue is a must have! Buy it here.
Here are a couple of mobile phone camera shots from the recent photo shoot of this product.
First. Blog. Ever. 0
Welcome to our first ever blog post! We will be using the blog to give you a behind the scenes look at the products that we sell. All of the Hero Stash team are collectors and we select our products very carefully. We test, use, and sometimes keep all of the stock on our website. Our blog posts will contain un-boxing, staff reviews and extra photos and videos from each product. We hope that you enjoy our first hand look at each product.
