4.2.15 – Episode 350 : Scandalous

Show Notes – Neil Winn chats Emerald City Comicon, Monsterpalooza, and much more! Stay hydrated and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Squid Kids Ink 10-Doh! Contest – win one of two sets of 10-Doh’s by Squid Kids Ink by going to the contest section on the forum and posting your favorite NES game – deadline is April 15th
• Neil Winn – artist, designer, and special effects painter

Emerald City Comicon

• Krystal Lord – illustrator and customizer
• Soundwave Designer Toy – limited edition of 1400 – $40
• The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow – by Jim Henson & Jerry Juhl – illustrated book based on lost television series – $25
• C-3PO & R2-D2 as Blues Brothers – by Imps and Monsters
• Drawings II – by Jake Parker – softcover collections of drawings – $25
• Ewok Print – by Edsio Macco
• Halloween Rat – by Steph Laberis – adorable rodent prints

Blindbox

• Bit+ Paper Toys – by ITP Studios (also visit them on Facebook and @ITPStudios on Twitter)

Monsterpalooza

• Monsterpalooza
• The Art of Creature and Character Design – by Sandy Collora – art book
• Gehenna – by Hiroshi Katagiri – horror film on Kickstarter

Events

• WonderCon – comic and popular art convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA April 3rd to 5th
• Star Wars Celebration – the ultimate fan experience focused on a galaxy far, far away at the Anaheim Convention Center April 16th to 19th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 24th to 26th
• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA May 16 & 17th

3.24.15 – Episode 349 : Stoked

Show Notes – We have plush Beast Man, MOTULOS, Fizzkids, and much more! Pop open a refreshing Coke and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Squid Kids Ink 10-Doh! Contest – win one of two sets of 10-Doh’s by Squid Kids Ink by going to the contest section on the forum and posting your favorite NES game – deadline is April 15th

Blindbox

• Artist Button Packs Series 2 – by Button Lab

Reviews

• Master of the Universe Beast Man Plush – by Comic Images – 7″ super deformed plush – $12
• M.O.T.U.L.O.S. – by Nerdone – 3.5″ sofubi castle inspired by Neclos Fortress and Castle Greyskull – around $40
• sQuishiepuss – art and sculpture featuring a pug/octopuss mashup
• Resin Customs – by Cesar Diaz – Mr. Cthulhu, Jangles the Pug-Wok, and Hooded Trooper – $10 to $25
• Fizzkids – by Carbonation Toys – PVC figures including Alien Limeade, Bone Crusher Rootbeer, Cranked Cola, Rummy Cola, Vicious Dog Sparkling Water, and Zombie Juice – $15 each

Events

• Emerald City Comicon – the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, CA March 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th
• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA May 16 & 17th\

3.17.15 – Episode 348 : Head Crabs

Show Notes – Ben is back for a Banimon Tank, 8-Ball, Tsum Tsums, and much more! Scoop up some cobb salad and join us for a Toy Break!

Blindbox

• Despicable Me – by Funko

Reviews

• Red Army T-011 Bunkerbuster Tank & Red Army Men MKII – by Banimon – Glyos compatible tank is 4.5″ tall, 5 separate vinyl parts, $30 – Army Man is 1″ tall PVC figure, 16 separate parts, $7
• How To Train Your Dragon – by Spinmaster – small figure from Target
• 8-Ball X-Ray & Pink Eye Editions – bu Radioactive Uppercut – crystal clear translucent vinyl “X-Ray” edition and pink tinted translucent vinyl “Pink Eye” edition, both with glow-in-the-dark rubber eyeball – 4.75″ tall, 3 points of articulation, sofubi figure made in Japan – $40
• Tsum Tsums – by Disney – plush, $5
• Gummy Bear Anatomy Puzzle – by Jason Freeny & P!Q – 12″ figure, requires assembly – $50
• Alien Scaler – by NECA – 3.5″ PVC figure – $10
• Head Crabs – by David Chung & 3DRetro – coming soon!

Events

• Emerald City Comicon – the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, CA March 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th

3.10.15 – Episode 347 : Yay I Got Wood!

Show Notes – Ben is on the couch with Wooden Batman, Prime Swords, Pose Skeleton, and much more! Dip into some Dippin Dots and join us for a Toy Break!

Blindbox

• Science Fiction Mystery Minis – by Funko

Reviews

• Wooden Batman – by DC Collectibles – 4″ tall wood figure with three heads – $20
• Walking Dead Building Set – by McFarlane – Daryl with chopper – $20
• Prime Swords – by Formidable Toys – interchangeable parts – $35
• Power Lords – by The Four Horsemen – Neutron Blast Lord Power & Dark Nebula Power Soldier – $12
• Pose Skeleton – by Re-ment – available in Japan (and possibly import stores) for less than $20

Events

• Twisted Mouse Show – group show featuring custom figures, prints, and canvases at P!Q in Grand Central Terminal in New York opening March 14th
• Emerald City Comicon – the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, CA March 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th

3.4.15 – Episode 346 : The Dark Beaver Episode

Show Notes – Dan joins us for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle extravaganza and much more! Shave some fennel on a pizza and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Rise of the Beasts Contest – win one of two sets of Rise of the Beasts articulated 60mm figures from Little Rubber Guys by going to the contest section on the forum and posting what beast you might like to see in the line along with a drawing or photoshop image of said beast – deadline is March 4th
• Dan Crawley – special effects artist and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles expert

News

• Sad Bear Print – by Luke Chueh & Prints On Wood – 8″ x 8″ print limited to 100 pieces – $100
• Soundwave Exclusive Figure – by Emerald City Comicon – vinyl figure with ECCC Super Mix tape – limited edition of 1400 – $40
• No one is getting rich from Exploding Kittens’ $8.7 million Kickstarter – article on Kickstarter campaigns

Blindbox

• TMNT Wave 1 – by The Loyal Subject

Reviews

• Mystic Turtles – by Playmates – ~$10
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Figures – 2014 SDCC Toys R Us exclusive
• Boxos – by Funko – licensed papercraft playsets – $9

Events

• Star Wars Days at Legoland – celebrating Star Wars with Lego, events, displays, and activities at Legoland in Carlsbad, CA March 7th & 8th
• Emerald City Comicon – the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, CA March 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th