5.20.10 – Episode 120 : Sketastic!

Show Notes – Sket-One joins us on the couch for Muppet Vinylmation, Ghostbusters Logo Bank, and much more! Pour the milk on your shredded wheat and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• The Krakit / Idle Contest – krakit has generously offered up a MANEKI TORA (Lucky Tiger) figure by German based artist Daniel Goffin (idle on the forum) – to enter, head over to the forum and post your favorite image of a tiger – deadline is May 26th
• Sket-One.com – Sket’s recently relaunched website featuring his art, toys, and goodies to buy!

Reviews

• Muppets Vinylmation – by Disney – Muppet characters reimagined by artist Monty Maldovan on Vinylmation – Series 1 – $10 each
• Ghostbusters Logo Bank – by Diamond Select Toys – vinyl bank – about $20

Cool Custom of the Week

• Vinylmation in Carbonite – by Evilos

Events

• Netzwerk and Musashinto Tech – solo exhibitions by Daniel Goffin and Martin Osuna at Toy Art Galley in Hollywood, CA from May 28 to June 12
• The Vader Project – last chance to see 100 custom Darth Vader helmets before they leave for auction! Show is at 6812 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA with opening party June 11th (DJs The Crystal Pharaoh and The Sucklord) and the show runs from June 12 to 20 with a catalog signing with over 20 artists on June 12th at 2 pm

Collection Section

• EatMoreToys Collection

5.12.10 – Episode 119 : Da Dawg

Show Notes – This week Scott joins us for Evil-Lyn, Wun-Dar, Sad Dragon by Vise One, a trip to GI Joelanta, and much more! Sprinkle some brown sugar on your oatmeal and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• The Krakit / Idle Contest – krakit has generously offered up a MANEKI TORA (Lucky Tiger) figure by German based artist Daniel Goffin (idle on the forum) – to enter, head over to the forum and post your favorite image of a tiger – deadline is May 26th

News

• ChumBuddy – by lovers & Patchtogether – 7′ shark sleeping bag – pre-order now for $200
• Cobbler Dunny – by TADO & Kidrobot – 8″ vinyl limited to 1500 pieces – $75
• Tako Plush – by TADO & Kidrobot – 10″ plush with embroidered suction cups – $20

Reviews

• GI Joelanta 2010 – from Krakit and EatMoreToys
• Evil-Lyn & Wun-Dar – by Mattel & The Four Horsemen – $20 on MattyCollector.com – watch this month for Optikk and Tytus
• Sad Dragon – by Vise One – 8″ resin figure previously available through patchtogether.com

Cool Custom of the Week

• Havasu – by Luke’s Custom Toys – small resin customs – these one’s are $6

Events

• Netzwerk and Musashinto Tech – solo exhibitions by Daniel Goffin and Martin Osuna at Toy Art Galley in Hollywood, CA from May 28 to June 12

Collection Section

• EatMoreToys Collection

5.6.10 – Episode 118 : Chunk A Toy

Show Notes – Join us for Mascots, Spiki, Tentapuss, and much more! Get a basket of ribs and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Deady Bear Contest Winners – Thank you to everyone who participted!
• The Krakit / Idle Contest – krakit has generously offered up a MANEKI TORA (Lucky Tiger) figure by German based artist Daniel Goffin (idle on the forum) – to enter, head over to the forum and post your favorite image of a tiger – deadline is May 26th

News

• Kawaiiju – by Monsterforge – these figures will release on Sunday, May 16th at 5PM EST – they are between 1.5″ and 2″ tall, hand sculpted from polymer clay, and painted with acrylic paint – limited to 30 figures – $25
• Pecanpals Monotone – by Noferin – coming May 5, the final edition of the wooden Pecanpals – made of 100% sustainably harvested rubber wood – limited to 300 pieces per character
• SDCC Exclusives from Mattel – for Masters of the Universe Classics we have two 2 figure packs including Mo-Larr & Skeletor ($40) and Orko & Prince Adam ($25) – for DC Universe Classics we have Plastic Man ($20) and DC Infinite Heroes ($50) – for Ghostbusters, we will see the first in the new line of Retro-Action figures (these are MEGO style figures that talk) with Peter Venkmen from The Real Ghostbusters ($20) – Also, Polly Pocket Dressed for Justice set with Supergirl, Batgirl, and Wonder Woman ($20)
• Lil’ Death – by Paul Shih – 4.5″ handcast resin figures, limited to 20 pieces – $40

Reviews

• Mascots – by Le Lab – Jessica and Marcel figures, 15 cm tall – 40 euros ($53)
• Tentapuss – by KiLL! – 6″ plush kitty-esque design with tentacles! – $12
• Spiki – by Nakanari & KusoVinyl – 8″ figure comes with 2 Shirukens & 1 Katana – 1 out of 10 contains bloddy chase version – $69
• Jackalope – by Amanda Visell & Kidrobot – 14″ plush, limited to 1500 pieces – $30

Events

• Qeeology 2.5 Exhibit – a unique show featuring over 100 customized 2.5″ Qees from more than 70 artists from across the globe at MARZ martini bar in Lincoln, NE on May 7th
• Not Vinyl – group show featuring dozens of artists like Leecifer, DrilOne, Jay222, Spanky Stokes, Motorbot, Okkle, KiLL, Cris Rose, and many more at Dragatomi in Sacramento, CA from May 8th to June 1st
• Netzwerk and Musashinto Tech – solo exhibitions by Daniel Goffin and Martin Osuna at Toy Art Galley in Hollywood, CA from May 28 to June 12

4.30.10 – Episode 117 : Still Sick!

Show Notes – Ayleen is still a bit sick, but we plow our way through some new Glyos figures, Playmakers from McFarlane, a LEGO set, and more! Help yourself to some Dayquil and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Deady Bear Contest – winners will be announced next episode!

Reviews

• LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary – DK book featuring great pictures of Star Wars LEGOs as well as an exclusive minifigure – $15
• Glyos – by Onell Design – several new Glyos figures just released including a blue and yellow line, pink and grey line, frosted Armodoc, and more
• Squib – by Squid Kids Ink – plush squid with attitude – $10
• LEGO Racers – Security Smash set 8199 with two cars and playmat – $15
• Playmakers – by McFarlane – 4″ scale articulated MLB action figures – $9
• Thank you! – NiStuff and Madmex for the lovely gifts! You guys rock!

4.16.10 – Episode 116 : That’s What She Said!

Show Notes – We have a full couch and a live audience as we look at Blanx Alpha, Robo-Keliens, Infection, Vox Wall, and much more! Pick out your pizza toppings and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Deady Bear Contest – nine winners will each win a Deady Bear This Not Bootleg figure from Voltaire – to enter, go to DeadyBear.net, play the Deady game, and post your score in the forum – deadline is April 21st (aka Super Rad Day)

News

• Toy Break Around the Web – we updated our Facebook page so you can now become a fan! – we’ve also added a couple of new sections on the forum including LEGO Base and Kaiju Korner
• MattyCollector.com Figures – by Mattel & The Four Horsemen – April 19th is the release of Evil-Lyn, Hordak, Ultimate Battle Ground Weapons Pak, and for Club Eternia subscribers Wun-Dar (& 12″ Peter Venkman from Ghostbusters)
• Open Call – for custom 2.5″ DIY Qees from Toy2R for a small exhibit scheduled for May 7th – deadline for customs is the end of April – email info@toy2rusa.com for more details

Blindbox

• Next week we’ll be opening Tic Toc Apolcalypse

Reviews

• Blanx Alpha – by Go Native Toys – highly articulated, blank 3 3/4″ figure – first in a series of customizable action figure base bodies – comes with two extra sets of hands and extra “masked” head – $7
• Robo-Kelien – by Kel Wilson – lastet addition to the world of Keliens – 3.5″ handcast resin figures with 3 points of articulation – $9
• Infection – by TGB & Onell Design – 8 figure set, $240
• Nine – 7″ action figures based on the movie 9 – about $14
• Letters From L.A. – by Vox & U1 Toy Arts – resin piece limited to 500 pieces – $85

Cool Custom of the Week

• The Fetts – by MonsterForge

• Toy2R 15 Anniversary Custom Qee Show – featuring work from tons of artists like Amanda Spayd, Chris Ryniak, BetsO, Okkle, and many more at Rivet Gallery in Columbus, OH through April 28th
• Robotars – group custom show featuring dozens of customized Robotars at Art Asia Gallery in Metro Manila, Philippines on April 16
• Anaheim Comic Con – over 400 exhibitor, celebrity, and creator booth at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from April 16 – 18
• Pittsburgh Comicon – at the Monroeville Convention Center from April 23 – 25