John DeQuadros

John DeQuadros (he/him) is a professional toy photographer and versatile freelance writer with a keen focus on popular culture. He contributes a weekly column to ToyTales.ca and his work regularly features on platforms like StarTrek.com and 8-Bit Pickle. Additionally, his articles frequently grace the pages of esteemed publications like Smarter Than Jack, Kaiju Ramen Magazine, ToyCollectr, The Toy Book and Retro Format Magazine. When not crafting compelling content, John enjoys immersing himself in retro video games, enhancing his diverse toy collection, taking leisurely walks with his dog, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Heist Guide: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ ’87
When the evil Shredder attacks, whip out these Ninja Turtle facts.
Fantastic Plastic: The Best Toys of September 2025
September may have shown up cool and crisp, but the toy scene refused to chill.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 Finale Recap: “New Life and New Civilizations”
'Strange New Worlds' ends Season 3 with operatic flourish.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×09 Recap: Interstellar Sleepover
Survival erases prejudice, and vulnerability sparks affinity.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×08 Recap: “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans”
Think of it almost like an episode of 'Friends' — "The One Where The Crew Becomes Vulcan."
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×07 Recap: “What Is Starfleet?”
This episode never pretends the galaxy buys into the Federation fairy tale.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×06 Recap: “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail”
Captain Kirk Begins
Heist Guide: ‘Alien’ (1979)
An orange tabby cat, a surrealist Swiss artist, an unknown actress with an improbable first name, and a Nigerian design student walk into a pub ...