9.10.10 – Episode 135 : Brand New Spankin!

Show Notes – Tune in for Luke Chueh’s Black In White, Ridley Hooper, Poison Berry Konstricta, The Red Carpet Kaiju Show, and more! Find something fried on a stick and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Tilteed Contest – win a gift certificate good for one free Tilteed shirt of your choice! Go check out tilteed.com/shop and then post your favorite design in the contest section on the forum! – deadline is September 15th
• Toy Break Call For Logos – post your logos in the contest section on the forum and you could win our undying appreciation and probably another surprise prize – please note that by posting a logo, you are consenting to our use of said logo on our website, for advertising purposes, potentially on merchandise in the future, etc. – deadline is TBD

News

• Bed Monster – by Amanda Visell & Itokin Park – handpainted, handcast resin set limited to 25 pieces – releasing at Switcheroo in Pasadena, CA Saturday September 11th
• Snap! Tag! Create! – contest running right now through September 27th – win one of 3 MEGAs currently only available in Dubai – to enter, friend MEGArecruits on facebook, take an awesome photo with, tag, or customize the MEGA cut out template, upload it to facebook, and tag MEGA in the photo
• Real x Head USA – Real x Head has launched a US site where you can keep up with a blog, information, and eventually a store – you can also visit the brand new Real x Head section on our forum at octobertoys.com/forum for even more Real x Head information and interaction
• PixelBlox – by Zakane – paper toy series – site also has several other paper toys available including JustKidz, JustBotz, JustMan, HulMet, Maple Cubes, and more

Blindbox

• Ninjatown Wee Vinyl Series – by Shawnimals

Reviews

• Red Carpet Kaiju at Toy Art Gallery
• Poison Berry Konstricta – by Eric Scarecrow – 10″ vinyl figure limited to 100 pieces
• Ridley Hooper – by Bob K. & Patch Together – 7″ resin figure based on the cult serial Elsie Hooper – $50
• Black In White – by Luke Chueh & Munky King – 8″ vinyl figure with furry suit limited to 750 pieces – comes with extra fur head and knife – $100

Events

• Munny World Festival Indonesia – custom show, on-the-spot Munny competition, drawing, and more at Plastic Culture in Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia from Sep. 24th to 26th
• This Could Get Ugly – new works by Chris Ryniak at MyPlasticHeart in New York City, NY from Sep. 24th to Oct. 24th
• BrickCon – LEGO convention taking place in Seattle, WA from Sep. 30th to Oct. 3rd

9.2.10 – Episode 134 : Don’t Stab Me, Bro!

Show Notes – We have Steve Talkowski on the couch talking about his Sketchbot, the toy making process, and much more! Roll up a hummus wrap and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Tilteed Contest – win a gift certificate good for one free Tilteed shirt of your choice! Go check out tilteed.com/shop and then post your favorite design in the contest section on the forum! – deadline is September 15th
• Toy Break Call For Logos – post your logos in the contest section on the forum and you could win our undying appreciation and probably another surprise prize – please note that by posting a logo, you are consenting to our use of said logo on our website, for advertising purposes, potentially on merchandise in the future, etc. – deadline is TBD

News

• Sketchbot – by Steve Talkowski – stay up-to-date with the latest Sketchbot happenings on the blog
• @stevetalkowski – follow Steve on Twitter
• Sketchbot on Flickr – check out tons of Sketchbot photos as well as pictures documenting Steve’s process from concept to finished figure

Blindbox

• This week : Qee Designer Series 6 – by Toy2R
• Next week : Ninjatown Wee Vinyl Series – by Shawnimals

Events

• Dragon Con – in Atlanta, GA from Sep. 3rd to 6th
• Crazy 4 Cult : Customs – custom vinyl, plush, and sculptures inspired by cult films at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco, CA from Sep. 4th to 24th
• BrickCon – LEGO convention taking place in Seattle, WA from Sep. 30th to Oct. 3rd

8.25.10 – Episode 133 : Drawable

Show Notes – Yo-yo enthusiast Chris Hawley joins us in taking a look at an artist edition yo-yo, Whiplash, a new AT-AT, Miss Mary Jane, and more! Get that sausage sizzling and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Tilteed Contest – win a gift certificate good for one free Tilteed shirt of your choice! Go check out tilteed.com/shop and then post your favorite design in the contest section on the forum! – deadline is September 15th
• Toy Break Call For Logos – post your logos in the contest section on the forum and you could win our undying appreciation and probably another surprise prize – please note that by posting a logo, you are consenting to our use of said logo on our website, for advertising purposes, potentially on merchandise in the future, etc. – deadline is TBD
• Chris Hawley Photography – photography by our guest, Chris Hawley

News

• Skulloctopus Bedlam Edition – by Bob Conge & J222 – this collaboration collection is limited to 10 sets of two custom figures each for $200 per set
• Domo 7″ Qee – by Toy2R & Dark Horse – limited to 500 pieces of each design including Wood Grain, Glow in the Dark, Skeleton Edition, and Glitter Edition – $60
• 21″ FabriQee Collection – by Toy2R – Doink Series available now! Plush line of Qee characters limited to 840 peices, available in 7 colors: Orange, Black, Red, Purple, White, Yellow and Blue through Apex Trading Company
• 8″ Zombie Pirate Qee – by JonPaul Kaiser & Toy2R – limited to 500 pieces, coming in September, $65
• 5″ Samurai Pumpkin Qee – by JonPaul Kaiser & Toy2R – new scale Qee available soon
• DIY Qee stickers – by Toy2R – reminder to show off your skills on the DIY Qee stickers that came with Qee Designer Colleciton Series 6 – color ’em, stick ’em, or scan them and send them to info@toy2rusa.com

Blindbox

• This week : Metallic Qee Series – by Toy2R
• Next week : Ninjatown Wee Vinyl Series – by Shawnimals

Reviews

• Artist Edition Yo-Yo – by Chris Ryniak & Steve Brown Gallery – one in the ongoing artists series of wooden yo-yos – $15
• Whiplash – by Mattel & The Four Horsemen – August MotUC figure – $20
• Galactic Hero’s AT-AT – by Hasbro – with electronic light and sounds – $40
• Miss Mary Jane – by Paigey & Patch Together – 8″ resin figure – $60

Events

• Power Morphicon – at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA August 27th to 29th
• Past the Cosmos – solo show by Scott Tolleson at Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland, OR August 26th to September 19th

8.18.10 – Episode 132 : It’s So Glittery!

Show Notes – Holly, creator of Cavey, and Scott Tolleson join us for some more post comic con fun! Dig up a donut and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Cavey Contest Winner – thank you to everyone who participated and thank you to Holly (heycavey.com) for the contest!
• Toy Break Call For Logos – post your logos in the contest section on the forum and you could win our undying appreciation and probably another surprise prize – please note that by posting a logo, you are consenting to our use of said logo on our website, for advertising purposes, potentially on merchandise in the future, etc. – deadline is TBD

SDCC Stuff

• Cavey – by Holly aka A Little Stranger – Check out all the lastest Caveys and see what they have been up to on their travels!
• Hot Wheels Wonder Woman Jet – by Mattel – $5
• Killer J Lucky Bag – $60 bling bagged kaiju including 1 Mini Sarumon or Mini Mejira, 1 Killer J, Smoking Star or Star Pet, and 1 Killer J Button
• Munko – by David Choe – blind boxes – $11 each
• Surprise Boxes – by Bwana Spoons – $50 blind boxed kaiju
• Mugo Player – USB MP3 players/flash drives available in DIY blank ($50) and artist versions ($60)
• Cuppy – by RFM082 Refreshment – custom vinyl Cuppy
• Art-Toys: Photographs by Brian McCarty – by Brian McCarty & Baby Tattoo – 240 pages of designer toy pictures – $40

Blindbox

• This week : Qee Designer Series 6 – by Toy2R

Events

• Power Morphicon – at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA August 27th to 29th
• Past the Cosmos – solo show by Scott Tolleson at Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland, OR August 26th to September 19th

8.12.10 – Episode 131 : SDCC 2000 Ben

Show Notes – San Diego Comic Con coverage continues with Ben’s finds! Unwrap a Klondike bar and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Toy Break Call For Logos – post your logos in the contest section on the forum and you could win our undying appreciation and probably another surprise prize – please note that by posting a logo, you are consenting to our use of said logo on our website, for advertising purposes, potentially on merchandise in the future, etc. – deadline is TBD

SDCC Stuff

• Henchman 21 & 24 – by Bif Bang Pow – 8″ action figures – set of 2 for $40
• Super 7 Minis – by Super 7 – 3″ versions of Mummy Boy, Mummy Gator, and Fenton – $25 each
• Art-Toys: Photographs by Brian McCarty – by Brian McCarty & Baby Tattoo – 240 pages of designer toy pictures – $40
• LA Hands – by Dissizit & Bounty Hunter – 6″ vinyl figure – $100
• Pepper Watch – by Ragnar & Vannen – 3DRetro.com exclusive – $70
• Figment – by Ron English – 13″ vinyl bust – Kidrobot version limited to 20 pieces – $200
• Dexter in Jumpsuit – by Bif Bang Pow – 7 inch action figure – $17
• Mr. Spray – by Shepard Fairy & StrangeCo – 11″ tall vinyl figure with 4 points of articulation – silver edition limited to 100 pieces for $95 – also available in black, red, and gold
• Skullhead Dunny – by Huck Gee & Kidrobot – 8″ GID Dunny – $80
• Big Muscamoot – by Chris Ryniak & Rotofugi – Fathom version – $60
• Seismic Free Stuff – by Smash Tokyo Toys – from SpankyStokes.com
• Uamou – by Uamou – white sold out – several other styles for various prices
• I Deserve Love – by Kelli Nelson – vinyl poo limited to 150 pieces – $10
• Cubedudes – by Angus MacLane & LEGO – set of five Star Wars Cubedudes – $75
• Robot Chicken Nerd – by JazWares – action figure based on Robot Chicken character – $18
• New Blindboxes – by Kidrobot – Dunny 2010, Brief Zipper Pulls, and Zipits

• This week : Munko – by David Choe

Events

• Celebration V – Star Wars Celebration V at the Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando, FL August 12th to 15th
• Power Morphicon – at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA August 27th to 29th
• Past the Cosmos – solo show by Scott Tolleson at Screaming Sky Gallery in Portland, OR August 26th to September 19th