9.23.14 – Episode 325 : Blind Blocks!

Show Notes – Ben is on the couch for Giant He-Man, Choices, TMNT, and much more! Take a bite of a bone marrow burger and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Art of Living Dead Dolls Book Contest – win a copy of The Art of Living Dead Dolls book by heading to the contest section on the forum and posting a picture of part of your Living Dead Doll collection – deadline is October 15th
• CHOC Walk – we’re joining a charity walk to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and appreciate any donations to help this great organization – thank you!

News

• OMFG Series 4 – by October Toys – Outlandish Mini Figure Guys Kickstarter campaign ends October 17th
• Gothitropolis Ravens Pre-Order – by The Four Horsemen – pre-orders are now open for 13 different variants of the original Black Raven action figure character as well as accessories such as interchangeable wings, a battle pack, bases and more

Blind Box

• DinoSauria Fossil Finds – by Wild Republic

Reviews

• Giant He-Man – by Mattel – 12″ recreation of vintage MOTU figure with twist waist power punch, “rubber band” legs, and accessories including snap together sword, shield, axe, and removable armor – $75
• TMNT Keychains – by Kidrobot – vinyl keychains based on the 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cartoon – $6
• Choices – by Jermaine Rogers & Bigshot Toyworks – 8″ vinyl figure, limited to 500 pieces – $60
• Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods – by Hasbro – unlock figures in the app – price varies

Events

• Monster Kolor Paint Class – join Monster Kolor to paint your own Max Toy Company Eyezon figure for $120 in Middlebroro, MA Saturday September 27
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 27th & 28th
• Baby Tattooville – join dozens of artists for an exclusive, one of a kind weekend at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA October 3rd to 5th
• Brick Con – check out thousands of Lego models on display at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 4th and 5th

9.16.14 – Episode 324 : No Limits!

Show Notes – Attaboy joins us for Muju Tree Spirits, Mumpkin, some classic toy goodies, and much more! Take a bite of a bone marrow burger and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Hell Gladiator Contest – 3″ custom JPK Dunny by Blazon Brikhaus.com could be yours by liking to Toy Break and Blazon Brikhaus on Facebook and tagging both of us in a facebook post telling us that you want the Hell Gladiatior – deadline is September 17th
• CHOC Walk – we’re joining a charity walk to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and appreciate any donations to help this great organization – thank you!
• Attaboy – artist, designer, and co-founder of Hi-Fructose Magazine – check out his YouTube show They Actually Made That and follow him on Twitter @YumFactory

News

• Sharktipede 2.0 – by Clint Maclean – 4″ Sharktipede for $45 – Kickstarter campaign ends October 10th
• The Art of Living Dead Dolls Book – over 100 images from over 80 artists – $20

Blind Box

• Dudebox Most Wanted – by Dudebox

Reviews

• Muju Tree Spirit – by Miss Muju – Tree Spirit bioresin sculpture and matching Magic Acorn – £35
• Mumpkin – by Joe Whiteford – handpainted 5″ resin statue – $50
• Mommy To Be – 11″ fashion doll with removable baby
• Wacky Fruit Train – by Cragstan – 20″ long plastic pulltoy form the 1960’s
• Little Miss No Name – by Hasbro – 15″ doll made in 1965 in the Keane style
• Kookie Kamera – by Ideal – 18″ tall plastic camera toy from 1968
• Pie Face – by Hasbro – 1960’s game

Events

• Monster Kolor Paint Class – join Monster Kolor to paint your own Max Toy Company Eyezon figure for $120 in Middlebroro, MA Saturday September 27
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 27th & 28th
• Baby Tattooville – join dozens of artists for an exclusive, one of a kind weekend at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA October 3rd to 5th
• Brick Con – check out thousands of Lego models on display at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 4th and 5th

9.9.14 – Episode 323 : Wonderful World Of Ben!

Show Notes – Ben is back for Grimsheep, MadL, Catbug, and much more! Dare you to find some vegan sushi and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Hell Gladiator Contest – 3″ custom JPK Dunny by Blazon Brikhaus.com could be yours by liking to Toy Break and Blazon Brikhaus on Facebook and tagging both of us in a facebook post telling us that you want the Hell Gladiatior – deadline is September 17th
• CHOC Walk – we’re joining a charity walk to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and appreciate any donations to help this great organization – thank you!

News

• Darth Kelemer – by GoodJunk Toys – handmade carded resin figure, limited edition of 20 – releasing at noon pst Friday September 12th for $100 each
• Monsterloons – by NervisWr3k & Gavin – hollow hand sculpted 5″ – 6″ balloon figures on metal “string” with wire hanging loop on top – edition of 6 will be available on Thursday September 11th at 3pm EST
• MOTU Giants Subscription – by Mattel – you can order four new 12″ MOTU figures from September 10th to 25th including He-Man, Skeletor, Stratos, and Beast Man
• Street Fighter Action Figures – by Capo Toys – on Kickstarter now – campaign ends October 25th
• LUMI – by MAAX – new diy platform art toy on IndieGoGo right now – campaign ends September 20th
• Hasbro & Shapeways – custom 3D prints of creations based on Hasbro owned content

Blind Box

• Dudebox Most Wanted – by Dudebox

Reviews

• Grimsheep – by Owen DeWitt & Happy Panda Toys – 6″ tall vinyl figure with two interchangable heads and accessories – limtied to 100 pieces – $50
• MAD*L – by Mad – tenth anniversary MAD*L two figure set of black and white designs – limited to 100 sets – $50
• Catbug – by WeLoveFine – 8.5″ tall talking vinyl figure – $40

Events

• Monster Kolor Paint Class – join Monster Kolor to paint your own Max Toy Company Eyezon figure for $120 in Middlebroro, MA Saturday September 27
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 27th & 28th
• Baby Tattooville – join dozens of artists for an exclusive, one of a kind weekend at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA October 3rd to 5th
• Brick Con – check out thousands of Lego models on display at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 4th and 5th

9.2.14 – Episode 322 : Turtleouge!

Show Notes – Scott stops by for Oreion, Thrashor, Half-Shell Heroes, Bug-A-Salt and much more! Crack open an RC Cola and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Hell Gladiator Contest – 3″ custom JPK Dunny by Blazon Brikhaus.com could be yours by liking to Toy Break and Blazon Brikhaus on Facebook and tagging both of us in a facebook post telling us that you want the Hell Gladiatior – deadline is September 17th
• CHOC Walk – we’re joining a charity walk to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and appreciate any donations to help this great organization – thank you!

Reviews

• Thrashor 2.0 – by 8-Bit Zombie – 5.5″ vinyl figure, six points of articulation and skateboard – $75
• Oreion – by Magitarius – vinyl figures available in clear, blue, red, or glow – $45
• POP Ash & Deadite – by Funko – $10
• Bug-A-Salt – “shoots a shotgun like spray of salt up to 3 feet and kills flies on contact” – $40

Blind Box

• Simpsons Minifigs – by LEGO

Reviews

• Oozebeet – by Scott Tolleson – translucent lime green and glow-in-the-dark Japanese vinyl sofubi – $60 at STGCC
• Half-Shell Heroes – by Playmates – 2 packs of stylized TMNT characters – $7

Events

• Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention – at Sands Expo & Convention Center Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on September 6th & 7th
• Unseen Forces – new work from Chris Ryniak & Amanda Louise Spayd at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM opening September 5th
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 27th & 28th

8.26.14 – Episode 321 : Cloud Butt

Show Notes – Join us for new Walking Duds, Finks, Rainy Day Antagonist, and much more! Scare up some See’s candy and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Hell Gladiator Contest – 3″ custom JPK Dunny by Blazon Brikhaus.com could be yours by liking to Toy Break and Blazon Brikhaus on Facebook and tagging both of us in a facebook post telling us that you want the Hell Gladiatior – deadline is September 17th
• Designer Toy Awards – open for voting now!

Reviews

• Walking Dud – by True Cast Studio – Pheyden Blue Dud in factory sealed baggie for $8 – “Ultra Rotten” Dud in the factory sealed baggie for $15 or the “Ultra Rotten DX” Dud in the clamshell w/ header card for $20 – available Sunday August 31st at 8pm CST
• Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys – 70 minute documentary – $21 on Amazon
• Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – 98 minute documentary – $20 on Amazon

Blind Box

• Mini 10-Doh! – by Squid Kids Ink
• Doctor Who Series 2 – by Titan

Reviews

• Pink Jeep Tours Jeep – by Maisto – die cast metal Jeep with stickers – $11
• Resin Finks – by Michael Reilly & Mr. Fink Limited – 2 3/16″ tall resin Fink figure with one point of articulation – available as blanks and customs for $12 per piece in September
• Mystical Warriors of the Ring Playmat – 10″ x 15″ rubber playmat for use with your Mystical Warriors of the Ring and other mini figures – $10
• One Eyed Blobs & Starry Eyed Monster – by Andrew Schmidt – hand made figures – blind bag of 5 One Eyed Blobs for $5 and Starry Eyed Monsters for $12
• Zines – by JBROE
• Paper Toys – by Tyler Tinsley – paper toy creations including the Jackalop & Gricken
• The Rainy Day Antagonist – by Evilos – 4″ DIY resin figure – around $30 online once all his Kickstarter backer rewards have been sent out as well as at his Designer Con booth in November
• Crystal Coffin – by Ian Rawle – handmade resin coffin
• PickleBaby – by Leecifer – 8″ tall vinyl – $75

Events

• DragonCon – largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film spanning four hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA August 29th through September 1st