Episode 130 : Tank Head Rocks, Dude

8.2.10 – Episode 130 : Tank Head Rocks, Dude

Show Notes – We continue the San Diego Comic Con madness! Get a bowl of Grape Nuts 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

  • Mallow – by Shocker Toys – new blank version works with dry erase pens
  • Zombie Flesh Jerky – delicious jerky that comes with free body parts! Follow them @zombiecrashers on Twitter
  • Homies – by David Gonzales – new Turning Japanese line coming soon
  • Ick Monster – by Mad Joe C. of Overkill Creations – 7″ articulted resin figure – $40
  • Resin Cartridge – by Squid Kids – resin 8 bit cartridge figures coming soon
  • Orko & Mo-Larr – by Mattel – color change Orko and the Mo-Larr & Skeletor two pack
  • That New Toy Smell – another great online show featuring the toys we all love
  • Outer Space Men – by The Four Horsemen – Alpha Phase featured two sets of two figures each in special transculcent and glow in the dark colors
  • Devil Bacon – by Dan Goodsell – plush bacon limited to 1,000 pieces for SDCC from Mr. Toast
  • Borracho De Los Muertos SDCC “Azul” Edition – by John Spanky Stokes – limited edition of 10 bootleg resin pieces – $50
  • Rat Fink Plush – by Funko – 12″ Rat Fink plush
  • Ghost of Raoul – by Fuzzy Balls Apparel – 14″ plush
  • Tikitz – by Sprite Animation Studios & Toynami – 3″ pvc figures wearing masks
  • Kingdom of Loathing – awesome free browser based game replete with stick figures and featuring fun quests
  • Custom Action Figures – by Jesse DeStasio – custom action figures with resin heads and hands
  • Super Cavey – by A Little Stranger – handmade plush limited to 10 pieces – $20
  • Bonnie Burton – follow her on twitter @bonniegrrl
  • Dead Presidents Bust – by Matt Walker – pinstriped bust custom painted by Matt Walker with Monster Kolor paints

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Events

  • LEGOLand Star Wars Weekend – in Carlsbad, CA August 7th & 8th
  • Custom Yoka Show – hundreds of custom Yoka bears at Lulubell Toy Bodega in Tuscon, AZ from August 7th to 28th
  • 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

Episode 129 : Mosquito!

7.30.10 – Episode 129 : Mosquito!

Show Notes – We survived San Diego Comic Con 2010 and have returned to tell the tale! Grab a granola bar and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Cavey Contest – win an adorable Skeleton Cavey (limited to 6 pieces) by grabbing a picture of any Cavey from heycavey.com and post him in your own picture on the forum! – deadline is July 28
  • 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

  • My Little Pony – by Hasbro – SDCC 2010 My Little Pony – $15
  • Rig – by Onell Design – new vinyl additions to the Glyos world – $25
  • Gwinposters – by George Gaspar of October Toys – limited edition of 10 custom vinyl Gwins with handcast resin hats handpainted by George Gaspar of October Toys, 3.5″ tall, $25
  • Grave Fellows – by October Toys – J.B. Finch is a 3.5″ handcast, handpainted resin figure with gravestone – $45
  • Little Kaiju – by Gargamel – 1″ vinyl kaiju figures with one point of articulation – $10
  • Praying URSA – by Corey Webb – 1.5″ resin figures
  • Matt Walker Uamou – by Uamou & Matt Walker – 3″ custom vinyl figure
  • Monster Wallet – by Triclops & A Little Stranger – handmade monster wallets
  • ChewBaracka – by OddCo – 5″ polystone resin figure, £18
  • Weenicon Slimed Who Ya Gonna Call – by OddCo – 3″ resin figure with glow in the dark slime – limited to 100 pieces, £25, sold out
  • 8″ Box Truck – by TyoToys – currently sold out, watch their site
  • Solem – by Joey Potts – solid red version for SDCC – $60
  • Mini Snybora – by Chris Ryniak – solid light blue version for SDCC – $30
  • Mugo – by Mugo – designer mp3 player – series 1 features four artist designs by Shin Tanaka, Julie West, Tougui, and Yup – $60
  • Amy Pond – 5″ action figure
  • Captain America – by Hasbro – SDCC exclusive 3.75″ action figure – $10
  • Rose Vampire – by Super 7 – green version, $30
  • Average Joe Schmoe – by Mike Burnett & Big Shot Toy Works – wooden diy figure – 5″ is $10 and 10″ is $25
  • Mallow – by Shocker Toys – new blank version works with dry erase pens

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Events

  • Super Cooper’s Birthday Show – at Munkey King in Los Angles, CA August 1st from 5 to 7 pm
  • LEGOLand Star Wars Weekend – in Carlsbad, CA August 7th & 8th
  • Custom Yoka Show – hundreds of custom Yoka bears at Lulubell Toy Bodega in Tuscon, AZ from August 7th to 28th
  • 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

Episode 128 : Take It All!

7.19.10 – Episode 128 : Take It All!

Show Notes – Join us for Dr. Brain, Winston Stitch, Terror and Magnus, and much more! Put the tuna noodle casserole in the oven and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Cavey Contest – win an adorable Skeleton Cavey (limited to 6 pieces) by grabbing a picture of any Cavey from heycavey.com and post him in your own picture on the forum! – deadline is July 28
  • 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

  • Fools Machine – by 27:Fools – 9″ tall resin limited to 99 pieces – ships around September – order now for $250
  • TRU Exclusive Convention Nerd – by Jazwares – exclusive 5″ action figure (based on Convention Nerd figure from Robot Chicken) will only be available at SDCC Entertainment Earth booth 2343 and online for $20
  • Ninja Town Wee Vinyl Series 1 – by Shawnimals & Kidrobot – 3″ vinyl blind box mini series releasing July 22 – $8 each
  • Skull King Paper Toy Series – by IWYS & Horrorwood – paper toy series featuring seven designs – free for download now
  • Pico & Wilshire – by Joe Ledbetter & The Loyal Subjects – 12″ vinyl Wilshire and 6″ vinyl Pico limited to 415 pieces – releases this fall – available for pre-order now for $160

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Reviews

  • Dr. Brain – by Jim Freckingham & Raje Toys – 7.5″ vinyl figure limited to 500 pieces (450 regular version and 50 of the chase “sinister” version) – $60
  • Winston Stitch – by Triclops Studio – 5″ Winston the Bulldog Stitch limited to 35 pieces with tattoo and pin for £25
  • Terror & Magnus – by Joe Ledbetter – Death Metal edition available for $110

Events

  • LEGOLand Star Wars Weekend – in Carlsbad, CA August 7th & 8th
  • Custom Yoka Show – hundreds of custom Yoka bears at Lulubell Toy Bodega in Tuscon, AZ from August 7th to 28th
  • 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

Episode 127 : You Didn’t Win

7.14.10 – Episode 127 : You Didn’t Win

Show Notes – We continue talking about SDCC, visit the Ganmetall Celsius Show, look at Kingfish from Killertoy, Seismic Ace by Smash Tokyo Toys, and much more! Make yourself a chocolate chip shake and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Cavey Contest – win an adorable Skeleton Cavey (limited to 6 pieces) by grabbing a picture of any Cavey from heycavey.com and post him in your own picture on the forum! – deadline is July 28
  • 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

  • Two Feet Deep – new UK based online designer toy store has a unique selection of designer toys and collectibles as well as upcoming exclusives
  • Space Cadet Topo – currently raising funding on Kickstarter to produce their second story book called Space Cadet Topo
  • Obsidian Ozomahtli – by Jesse Hernandez – SpankyStokes.com exclusive version of the Ozomahtli figure is very limited and currently available for $90
  • Qee Designer Collection Series 6 is shipping! – by Toy2R – the 2.5″ Qee Designer Collection, Series 6 will be available during San Diego Comic Con starting July 21st
  • Outer Space Men SDCC Exclusives – by The Four Horsemen – two two figure sets of OSM Alpha Phase will be available at SDCC booth 4042 for $20 per set – limited to 300 pieces each – wave 1 has translucent purple Astro-Nautilus and glow-in-the-dark Metamorpho – wave 2 has a translucent red Inferno and a translucent orange Xodiac
  • Exclusive SDCC Keliens – by Kel Wilson – four custom Gnar Keliens ($55 each) and eight Black Market Pets ($35 each) – check Dragatomi booth 3848 and October Toys booth 4838 for these as well as several different styles of the regular Kelian figures
  • Toy Break SDCC Updates – watch and subscribe to our youtube channel for updates from the show

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Reviews

  • Ganmetall Celsius Custom Show – at Toy Art Gallery
  • KingFish – by Jellyface for Killertoy – 8″ handmade plush available in grey (125 pieces) and gold (60 pieces) – 35 euros
  • Seismic Ace – by Smash Tokyo Toys – 9″ tall resin figure – $50 pre-order now

Events

  • San Diego Comic Con – at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 21st to 25th
  • 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

Episode 126 : Attack of the SDCC 2010 Exclusives

7.9.10 – Episode 126 : Attack of the SDCC 2010 Exclusives

Show Notes – Join us for a preview of some SDCC exclusives including Spin Master’s Tron, Camilla d’Errico’s Kuro, Gary Ham’s Cirque du Siamese, and much more! Heat up some peas with pearl onions and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Cavey Contest – win an adorable Skeleton Cavey (limited to 6 pieces) by grabbing a picture of any Cavey from heycavey.com and post him in your own picture on the forum! – deadline is July 28
  • 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

    DKE Toys booth 4732

    • BudCAT – by Scott Wilkowski & Jamungo – 2 colorways, limited to 50 pieces each, $45
    • Suckadelic Gay Empire – by Sucklord – limited to 50 pieces – $60
    • Foxglove – by Amanda Spayd – 9.5″ handmade plush stuffed with sawdust and cotton with handpainted resin faces – limited to 25 pieces with prints – $75
    • Baby Treeson – by Crazy Label – one color edition of 100 available each day – green, blue, white, yellow, and orange – $16
    • Petit Astrolapin in California – by Mr Clement – limited edition of 40 pieces – $40
    • Buff Plush – by Buff Monster – edition of 200 pieces – $20
    • Jibibuts in Black – by Noferin – limited edition of 25 handpainted JIB couples with print – $50
    • Trees of Doom! – by Shawnimals – limited edition of 100 sets of 4″ plush – $35
    • Film Noir Fafi Black – by Neccessaries Toys – limited to 50 pieces – $100

    DKE also has lots of artist signings lined up for the entire con as well as The Art Hustle scavenger hunt, so watch for details on those events and make DKE one of your first stops at the con!

    Mezco Summer Exclusives – available for pre-order now and at booth 4145

    • Batman & Joker Mez-Itz – 6″ two pack – $40
    • Kick-Ass SuperBundle – includes Kick-Ass & Hit-Girl Mez-Itz and Kick-Ass & Hit-Girl Mini Mez-Itz Key Ringz – $35
    • Living Dead Dolls Resurrection IV Two Packs – Hazel & Hattie and Died & Doom – $220
    • Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland – 13″ and mini Alice set limited to 500 pieces – $75
    • Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland Ex Libris Victus Mortuus Set – limited edition accessories for your LDD In Wonderland book including bookmark, bookplate, and four art cards – limited to 666 sets – $20

    Mattel booth 2945

    • DC Universe 75th Anniversary Pack – includes 8″ Starro and 3 3/4″ Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Wonder Woman, and Hal Jordan Green Lantern – $50
    • MotUC Orko – color change Orko with Prince Adam – $25
    • MotUC Mo-LARR & Skeletor – $50
    • Real Ghostbusters Peter Venkman – 8″ Retro-Action figure speaks three phrases from the show – $20
    • DC Universe Classics Plastic Man with Suitcase – $20
    • Lotso – 3 3/4″ figure from Toy Story 3 is flocked and strawberry scented – $20
    • Cars Tokyo Mater – 1:55 scale die cast Mater with light effects – $20
    • Hot Wheels Ecto-1 – 1:64 scale Ecto-1 – $20
    • Polly Pocket Dressed for Justice – three pack of figures includes the Polly Pocket girls dressed up as Super Girl, Batgirl, and Wonder Woman – $20
    • Hot Wheels Wonder Woman Jet – $5

    Hasbro booth 3329

    • Sgt. Slaughter – 3 3/4″ special edition figure – $13
    • Littlest Pet Shop Collectors Edition Hippo Pet – $9
    • My Little Pony – $15
    • Transformers Autobot Prowl Mighty Mugg – $16
    • Transformers Autobot Blaster Figure – $50
    • Strawberry Shortcake Doll – 5″ scale figure with removable clothes – $18

    Shocker Toys booth 3849

    • Fox’s The Blue Beetle (Dan Garret) – 750 pieces – $20
    • Barry Hubris (The Tick) – 750 pieces – $20
    • The Blank (Dick Tracy) – 750 pieces – $20
    • Lord Death Mallow (Soul Eater) – 200 pieces – $20
    • Grendel Hunter Rose Mallow – 500 pieces – $15

    Entertainment Earth booth 2343

    • Dexter with Harrisson Bobble Head – $15
    • The Twilight Zone Invader Bobble Head – 504 pieces – $15
    • The Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Bobble Head – 1,500 pieces – $15
    • The Twilight Zone Talky Tina Bobble Head – 504 pieces – $20
    • The Twilight Zone Gremlin Bobble Head – 504 pieces – $15
    • The Twilight Zone Kanamit Bobble Head – $15
    • Lost Claire Littleton – $15
    • Lost Man In Black 8-inch Action Figure – $20
    • Lost Jacob 8-in Action Figure – $20
    • The Venture Bros. Henchman 21 Action Figure – $20
    • The Venture Bros. Henchman 24 Action Figure – $20
    • The Twilight Zone Talky Tina 8″ Action Figure – $20
    • The Twilight Zone The Dummy 8″ Action Figure – $20

    Toynami booth 3229

    • Skelanimals/HELLBOY : Marcy Plush – 1,000 pieces – $40
    • Futurama Nibbler Plush – 500 pieces – $30
    • Naruto Shippuden: Sage Mode Naruto – 4″ action figure, 1,000 pieces – $15
    • Designer Edition Vehicle Voltron Vinyl Figure – 300 pieces – $50
    • Metallic-Edition Vehicle Voltron Vinyl Figure – 1,0000 pieces – $40
    • Zentradi (Regault) Tactical Battlepod Vinyl Figure – 1,000 pieces – $35
    • 12″ White Sprout Collector’s Plush – 500 pieces – $30
    • The Color-Changing Tikitz Figure “Gloo” – 1,000 pieces – $10
    • Gastronormous UNKL Designer Vinyl Toy – 500 pieces – $40
    • Mamashiba – 5 different beans available including Mocha, Edamame, Black, Chili, and Tiger- $5

    Sideshow booth 1929

    • Clone Lieutenant 12-inch Figure – 1,000 pieces – $90
    • Skrull Spider-Woman Legendary Scale Bust – 150 pieces – $200
    • Specimen 687M Legendary Scale Bust – 200 pieces – $60
    • TMNT Mouser Comiquette Statue – 250 pieces – $90
    • Guardian Predator Collectible Figure (Hot Toys) – $185
    • Iron Man Mark VI Collectible Bust (Hot Toys) – $70

    Diamond Comics booth 2401

    • Marvel Minimates 90’S Box Set – includes Jubilee, Magneto, Wolverine, and Bishop – 2,000 pieces – $17
    • Femme Fatales White Tarot PVC Statue – 750 pieces – $40
    • TRON Bearbrick – 1,500 pieces – no price yet
    • Mad Hatter Ultimate Detail Figure Chess Piece – Japanese import – 1,500 pieces – $20

    Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum will also be handing out free Minimates including a black one with the Ghostbusters logo and a transparent blue one.

    NECA booth 3145

    • Bio Shock “Big Sister Unmasked” 7″ Action Figure – 2,000 pieces – $20
    • Gears Of War “Jace” 7″ Action Figure – 2,000 pieces – $20
    • Heroclix Watchmen “Dr. Manhattan” Colossal Figure – 14″ tall figure – 504 pieces – $100
    • Predators “Cloaked Berserk” Predator 7″ Figure – 2,000 pieces – $20
    • Terminator 2 “Liquid Metal” T-1000 7″ Action Figure – 1,000 pieces – $20

    Action Figure Express booth 4045

    • DC Stars Zatanna – by Tonner Dolls – 300 pieces – $175
    • Star Wars Clone Wars Commander Bly Bust – by Gentle Giant – 1,500 pieces – $65
    • Ghostbusters 2 Slime Blowers Minimates Boxed Set – by DST – 2,000 pieces – $17
    • Iron Man 2 Battle Tactics Minimates – by DST – 2,000 pieces – $16
    • Rob Liefeld’s X-Force Minimates Boxed Set – by DST – 2,000 pieces – $17
    • Star Wars Book Ends – $60
    • Star Wars Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise Animated Maquette – by Gentle Giant – 400 pieces – $90
    • Thundercats Lion-O Polyresin Statue – by Icon Heroes – 500 pieces – $60

    Dead Che Bust – by Frank Kozik – available at Kozik’s booth for $200

    Pepper – by Ragnar & 3DRetro – exclusive Little Cartoon colorway of this 5″ vinyl figure – limited to 90 pieces – pick it up at Ragnar’s booth 523

    Hawaii Black Domo Qee – by Toy2R – limited to 2,000 pieces at the Dark Horse booth 2615 – $9

    Devil Bacon – by Mr. Toast – 11″ plush limited to 1,000 pieces at booth 4831 – $10

    Starfleet I.W.G. – by Rocket World – combining the Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo with Star Trek, this series of 7.5″ figures each come with their own phaser, tricorder, communicator, and Tribble – limited to 300 pieces each, the figures will be $50 each with a SDCC deal including all three figures for $100 at booth 4633

    CTU Assassins Series – Killer Custom Dunny series by Custom Toy Union forum members such as Brent Nolasco, Lunartik, Lunabee, Motorbot, Pocketwookie, Patrick Francisco, Rustedhalo, and many more – they will be available online at customtoyunion.com on July 23rd as well as at SDCC at Dragatomi booth 3848

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Reviews

  • Cirque Du Siamese – by Gary Ham – handpainted wooden figure with 10 points of articulation, limited to 12 pieces, available for $200 at booth 4834
  • Buddha Kuro – by Camilla d’Errico – 2′ tall plush, limited to 100 pieces – pre-order now for SDCC pickup for $125
  • Sam’s Light Cycle – from Tron Legacy – limited to 3,000 – $5
  • Tron Vintage Figure – Tron from the original movie with light-up feature on the base – limited to 1,500 pieces – $40

Events

  • The Vader Project – 100 custom Darth Vader helmets are going up for auction on July 10th at Freeman’s in Philadelphia, PA
  • The Monster Within – Buff Monster asked dozens of artists to customize his figures and now we all get to see them at Giant Robot in Los Angeles, CA from July 10th to August 4th
  • San Diego Comic Con – at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 21st to 25th