1.14.10 – Episode 105 : Hats

Show Notes – We take a look at Doktor A’s Mad*l, Disney Mickey Monsters, Bossy Bear’s Pal Turtle, Idolz, and much more! Start boiling the potatoes and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Kens Tools Contest Winners – Thank you to everyone who participated and don’t forget to check out KensTools.com for more great sculpting tools!
• Pinksk8er Contests – Thank you for participating in the calendar contest and congratulations to the winners! Now for another contest! Win a brand new skate deck featuring artwork by Brian Cummings, curtesy of PinkSk8er.com, by posting your own skateboard design on the forum! Hint: You can find templates and inspiration at boardpusher.com and also check out boardpusher.com/octobertoys. Deadline is February 3rd
• Sculpey Question – Thanks for calling Brian! Here are a few places to order Sculpey from: artsupply.com, Amazon, Blick Art Materials. George also recommends Magic Sculp which is a two-part epoxy putty that does not need to be baked.

News

• Blond Mrs. Claus – by McFarlane – 6″ repaint of Mrs. Claus from the 2007 Twisted Christmas line – limited to 4,000 pieces exclusively available from William Davis Collectibles for $30
• January Masters of the Universe Classics – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – Princess Adora and Battle Armor He-Man will be available on Matty Collector January 15th for $20 each
• Venture Bros. Toys – by Big Bang Pow! – coming soon: Action Figures, Bobble Heads, and Vehicles Based on the Adult Swim Series
• Headbanger Kage “Shadow” – by Erick Scarecrow – second colorway of the resin Headbanger releases on January 15 – limited to 20 pieces for $95 each

Reviews

• Doktor A Mad*l – by Doktor A – 5″ figure limited to 300 pieces – exclusive to LIFT – $42
• Mickey Monsters – by Disney – 10″ plush – $13 ($6 on DisneyStore.com) – also noticed 10″ plush Vinylmations for $8
• Bossy Bear’s Pal Turtle – by David Horvath & Toy2R – 3.5″ figure – $15
• Idolz – by Idolz Toys – Gruntor – stack, wear, or customize them – limited to 3,000 pieces – $10

Events

• Rock The Future – this art exhibit and annual fundraiser for local Chicago-based music education kicks off Ohno! Doom’s grand reopening in Chicago, IL on January 16th

1.6.10 – Episode 104 : Steve

Show Notes – This week is a Patch Together week with Evil Kitty, Tentatiger, Foo Dog, Monica, and more! Find your favorite babaganoush and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Kens Tools Contest – win a set of Ken’s Tools from KensTools.com by going to the forum and posting your latest sculpture or design for what you are going to sculpt with these tools! We have several sets to give away, so keep posting and watch the next few episodes for the winners!
• Pinksk8er Calendar Contest – win your very own 2010 Pinksk8er calendar featuring the art of Brian Cummings by posting in the contest section on the forum – deadline is January 13

News

• Star Wars Fact of the Day – After more than 30 years, Star Wars maintains its position as the No. 1 selling licensed toy property in the U.S., with sales over 60 percent ahead of any other toy license, and 25 percent ahead of the nearest boy’s toy property.
• BotCon 2010 Announced – June 24-27 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
• New Blindbox Series – by Patch Together – “Floxy the Fox” expected to release February – includes artists such as: BUNKA, DUST, VISEone, OKKLE, MISSMONSTER and more – for wholesale inquiries, email viseone@patchtogether.com

Reviews

• Evil Kitty – by Ikage – $25
• Tentatiger – by missmonster – $52 (pre-order)
• Foo Dog – by missmonster – $45 (out of stock)
• Monica – by pablowapsi – $45
• Space Monkey – by themewsh – $45

Events

• Rock, Paper, Scissors – exhibit featuring over 75 paper sculptures from more than 26 artists at Rivet Gallery in Columbus, OH now through January 31st
• Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – 100 artists reinterpret the influential 80’s toy and cartoon property at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, CA from January 8 to January 29th

12.29.09 – Episode 103 : Extra Long

Show Notes – Join us for a look at some of the awesome customs being created by the designer toy community like Zeeblings, Emo Kid, SN-KE, and much more! Grab your chopsticks and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Kens Tools Contest – win a set of Ken’s Tools from KensTools.com by going to the forum and posting your latest sculpture or design for what you are going to sculpt with these tools! We have several sets to give away, so keep posting and watch the next few episodes for the winners!

News

• Toy2R USA Site Launches! – recently launched with a shop, gallery of custom Qees and blog including upcoming events
• New Pink GID Z.O.M.B.I.E.s – by October Toys – exclusive available now at ZombiesandToys.com
• Mad-Hatters-Neverland Needs Your Help – with an upcoming Kub Kar Kit custom show – send him a PM on the forum if your interested!
• Soopa Maria Lanna – by Erick Scarecrow – available 12/28/09 – handpainted figures limited to 40 pcs – $100.00
• Erick Scarecrow 2010 Collector’s Subscription – first ESC subscription limited to 3 slots and includes: 1. All figures released by artist during 2010 year, 2. 20 x 30 original print exclusive to subscription holders, 3. 2-3 Ultra rare colorways exclusively for subscription holders – $2,000 – if interested, email info@esctoy.com – deadline for subscriptions is December 31st
• Queen Alluxandra Swimsuit Edition – by The Four Horsemen – exlusive version of Queen Alluxandra from the Four Horseman’s 2009 FANtastic Exlusive – limited to 250 pieces, $20

Reviews

• Blindbox Dunnys – by E-Rock – thank you for the custom blindboxes! – chicks email pictures of yourselves to e-rock303@hotmail.com
• Origami Skateboards – Qee decks sold by toy2rusa.com
• BrushForHire Custom – custom Buff Monster figure
• Green Ape Block – by Gary Ham – wood block art
• Zeeblings – by Ni – custom figures

  Win a Zeeb Dunny – take this color hue test and then post a screen capture of your score in this episode’s thread on the Toy Break forum – remember, the lower the score, the better you did – good luck!

• Emo Kid – by Super_SandBagger – translucent blue variant 3 3/4″ handcast resin bootleg – card back designed by Super_Sandbagger & Bleeding Edges – part of The Sandtastic Rockers which include : Emo Kid Pink Regular release, Blue Trans Righty Rare Variant,Hardcore Guy, and Mr Alternative – $18 each – you can also check out Super_Sanbagger’s blog sandtastictoys.blogspot.com and flikr flickr.com/photos/sand_bagger
• SN-KE – by Phil Reed – custom figure and base

Events

• Dr. Sketchy’s Marathon – will run continuously for 26 hours beginning at 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 2nd and ending at 10:00 PM on Sunday, January 3rd at Nucleus in Alhambra, CA – $26 in advance or $35 at the door

12.9.09 – Episode 102 : Cheddar

Show Notes – We have a full couch with Scott, Ben, and Nathan as we take a look at Scareglow from Mattel, Snow Baby Treeson from Crazy Label, BUDs Series 3 from Jamungo and much more! Make some cheese toast and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Kens Tools Contest – win a set of Ken’s Tools from KensTools.com by going to the forum and posting your latest sculpture or design for what you are going to sculpt with these tools! Deadline is December 16th

News

• Medusa “Brooklyn Boa” Version – by Erick Scarecrow – 10″ vinyl/pvc figure limited to 200 pieces – releasing at 9am PST on December 12th
• Jibibuts Wooden Blindbox – by Noferin – set of 12 wooden blindbox figures plus 2 super special versions packed randomly – $9
• Star Wars Celebration V – August 12 – 15, 2010 in Orlando, FL

Reviews

• Scareglow – by Mattel & The Four Horsemen – $20 – sold out November figure from MotU Classics
• Snow Baby Treeson – by Crazy Label – 600 pieces, $15
• Blow Up Dolls Series 3 – by Jamungo – 16 featuring designs from MAD, Jesse Ledoux, Yuck, Jon Burgerman, FERG, Superdeux, Aesthetic Apparatus, VanBeater, Pedini, Kenn munk, sauerkids, Jim Koch, Frank Kozik, Brian Morris and Muttpo – jamungo.com
• WWRp – by Ashley Wood – smaller World War Robot Portable version of Bramble – $45

Events

• Stuff This! – Rivet’s third annual Stuff This! plush group show with over 30 artists at Rivet Gallery in Columbus, OH now through Dec. 30th
• DIY Qee Show – featuring over 50 customs by artists such as Julie West, Keith Poon, Reactor 88, Nasty Neil, and tons more at Genuine Artikle in New York on December 12th

12.4.09 – Episode 101 : Benn

Show Notes – Join us for a Designer Con recap with Color Ink Book, Mini G-Robot, Jizzgrenade from KiLL!, and much more! Find a candy apple and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Vannen Watch Contest Winner – Win a Halloween exclusive watch designed by Dirty Donny courtesy of Vannen Watches. Thank you to everyone who participated!
• Glyos Forum Contest Winner – Watch this episode for the winner and to check out the fabulous prize courtesy of Monsterforge!

News

• Star Wars Mimobots – Mimoco needs your help completing their Star Wars Series line up – go vote now for Tusken Raider, TIE Fighter Pilot, Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Greedo!
• Toy Book Report – Study: Phthalates Can Affect Boys Play –
  “A new study by the University of Rochester found that young boys exposed to high levels of phthalates during their mother’s pregnancy may be less likely to play with male-typical toys such as trucks and toy guns. The study divided pregnant women in their 28th week into four groups by the concentration level of phthalate metabolites in their urine. Once children reached ages 3 to 6, researchers assessed their play behavior by asking parents to describe their favorite type of toys and play. Each child was then given a score reflecting masculine-typical play or feminine-typical play. Mothers in the highest concentration group were five times more likely to have a boy with a less-masculine score than mothers in the lowest concentration group. The study is published in the International Journal of Andrology.”

• LEGO Advent Calendar – we will be opening the 2009 LEGO City Advent Calendar everyday in December over at Youtube! Check it and and subscribe so you don’t miss any of the fun!
• Big thanks to – Ilanit from HappyPandaToys.com and 66inchBartFigurine for stopping by at Designer Con with goodies!

Reviews

• Y Water – organic, low calorie beverage with vitamins and minerals – choose from brain, immune, muscle, or bone
• Get Flipped – custom 3D lenticular photos on demand
• Color Ink Book Vol. 5 – features two covers by Glen Barr and another from David Lanham – artists showcased in this volume are Bill Alger, Glen Barr, 110 Special Black, Olla Boka, Riccardo Bucchioni, Andy Council, Deplanetart, Formfieber, Kyle Kesterson, David Lanham, McBess, Kenn Munk and more
• Mini G-Robot – by Vinyl Pulse – 4 inch tall figures with 6 points of articulation – 12 variants in the series by Jukai, Remix Taipei, Revelator, Dacosta!, Marka27, Antz, Filter017, Phalanx, VinylPulse and adFunture Studio
• Plush Monkey – by Sock Monkey Ghetto – plush animals
• Jizzgrenade – by KiLL! – custom bootleg resin figure on card
• GID Vinyl – by KiLL! – 3″ glow in the dark figure
• BIC Buddy – by Ritzy Periwinkle – part of series 1 which includes 12 other artists – $8
• Custom MiniGwins – by DrilOne – limited edition of 60 – $10

Events

• DIY Qee Show – featuring over 50 customs by artists such as Julie West, Keith Poon, Reactor 88, Nasty Neil, and tons more at Genuine Artikle in New York on December 12th