Show Notes – We’re getting back to regular episodes with Batman Action League figure from Mattel, Flick Trix from Spin Master, blind box fun, and much more! Boil those peanuts and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
Big Army Man Contest – Win the new 18″ Commie Red version Big Army Man from Frank Kozik! This 3DRetro.com exclusive version is limited to 50 pieces and retails for $200. To enter, just head over to the contest section of the forum and post an original and creative picture (no random Google images!!) of classic little army men or army men like figures – deadline is September 23rd
News
Atta-Boy Contest – “Design the bestest Atta-Boy that you can and you could win 24 American Apparel t-shirts wth a design of your own choosing printed on them!” -All entries must be received by September 30th
VinylGraffiti.com – new website for toy collectors to catalog and showcase their collections
New Z.O.M.B.I.E. Colors – by October Toys – series 1 Z.O.M.B.I.E.s are now available in red, purple, and grey – $5
Custom Gwins – small runs of custom Gwins by a variety of artists
Reviews
Batman & Gentleman Ghost – by Mattel – based on Batman: The Brave and the Bold figures, stylized little figures with articulated head, arms, and waist – $13
Flick Trix – by Spin Master – finger bikes with realistic details – $15
Show Notes – Join us for the third and final bag opening from San Diego Comic Con 2009! Stay tuned next week as we return to your regularly schedule program and thanks for joining us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
Big Army Man Contest – Win the new 18″ Commie Red version Big Army Man from Frank Kozik! This 3DRetro.com exclusive version is limited to 50 pieces and retails for $200. To enter, just head over to the contest section of the forum and post an original and creative picture (no random Google images!!) of classic little army men or army men like figures – deadline is September 23rd
News / Reviews
Ben Banger – by Ron English – SDCC exclusive – $150
Mouse Mask Murphy – by Ron English & MINDstyle – 3″ figure from Popaganda Circus Sideshow – limited to 250 pieces for $20
MINDstyle Anniversary Box Set – by MINDstyle – five black and white versions of 3″ to 4″ figures, limited to 200 sets for $130
Show Notes – We have even more bags of toys from SDCC to open! Stay tuned for one last bag opening next week and thanks for joining us for a Toy Break!
Show Notes – We’re back from SDCC with bags and bags of toys so join us for part one of the grand bag opening! Stay tuned for even more and another big thank you to everyone we saw at the con! SDCC 2009 was the best Comic Con ever!
Toy Break Stuff
Mono Smash Contest – brought to you by Tenacious Toys – limited to 150 pieces, $100 – draw your version of Smash and post it in the forum! – all skill levels welcome, winner will be chosen at random – deadline is August 5th
News
Hasbro Toy Shop – Missed a Hasbro exclusive? No worries, they are all available online!
Thug Life of Teddy B. – A fun short film on YouTube by Potent Pictures directed By Christian Grillo and co-written by Carmela Hayslett
SCUD Action Figure – by Shocker Toys – part of Indie Spotlight Series 1 – $18
O No Sushi – by Andrew Bell – blue SDCC version sold out – watch for the red and green versions coming soon
Organ Donors – by Foox – vinyl blindbox figures – $15
Show Notes – This week we look at Totem Dopplegangers by Anton Ginzburg, Dragon Scout by Amanda Visell, resin figures from Overkill Creations, lots of SDCC news, and much more! Open an ice pop and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
Mono Smash Contest – brought to you by Tenacious Toys – limited to 150 pieces, $100 – draw your version of Smash and post it in the forum! – all skill levels welcome, winner will be chosen at random – deadline is August 5th
Breaker Buildman – announcing our first ever Toy Break exclusive figure – the purple Breaker Buildman from Onell Design! This figure is limited to 150 pieces and is available exclusively from ToyBreak.com for $8
News
Geekerdome.com – Toy Break is now available on Geekerdome.com, a new hub for geekcentric entertainment including podcasts, webcomics, and more!
Toffee Dolls – by Huckleberry Toys – Series 1 Toffee dolls designed by Japanese designer Riri Fukuju will be available at SDCC booth 4449 and includes five 12″ dolls featuring 5 points of articulation plus summer convention exclusives Hellboy Fan (500 pcs), Jessica (300 pcs), and Witchiepoo (300 pcs), $150 each
Obama – by Heroes In Action – 8″ migo style action figures
Chris Ryniak at SDCC – two signings at the Rotofugi Booth #4930 – Saturday July 25 from Noon to 1:45 pm and Sunday July 26 at Noon – releases include The Lake Monsters Big Muscamoot Fire on the Water (SDCC) Version and Wonder Festival Summer 2009 Version both $60
Bill the Yeti – by David Lanham & Strangekiss – available at SDCC booth 4637 – each version (Lanham, Kozik, and Mad) is limited to 250 pieces with print
Kidrobot SDCC Exclusives – three exclusives this year including 8″ Fortune Dunny (1,000 pcs) & Lucky Dunny (200 pcs) by Shane Jessup each $75, 6″ Holy Roller FatCap by DEPH (1,200 green and 200 purple) for $75, and 5″ Wood Labbit (300 pcs) by Amanda Visell & Frank Kozik for $50
DKE Con Exclusives – at Booth #4732 – Shawnimals Summer Ninja limited to 300 pieces for $18, Blue O-No Sushi by Andrew Bell limited to 150 pieces for $30, Zakkamono’s Miao and Mousubi GID Buff Monster Edition limited to 100 pieces for $80, Tcho! by Ohm Puro limited to 50 sets with 6 figures in the set for $15 each, Erick Scarecrows Soopa Maria Sandbox limited to 20 pieces for $100, Pearl Rainbowasaurus limited to 10 pieces for $375, DIY Mythos Buddies limite dto 100 pieces for $10, Mini Treeson Set limited to 50 sets for $20
Reviews
Totem Dopplegangers – by Anton Ginzburg & Kidrobot – stackable 3″ vinyl figures in three packs now available in black and pink (GID) – $20
Dragon Scout – by Amanda Visell – 7″ green girl eater version limited to 600 pieces – $65
Overkill Creations Resin Figures – by Overkill Creations – hand painted resin castings available at SDCC table M11 include Mr. SwordFish “Nobs” (40 pieces) for $20 – glow in the dark Ick Monster available in assorted colors for $13 – glow in the dark Black Star “Nobs” black version available at SDCC for $20 – Emoticons available in assorted colors for $13
Events
Mez-Itz Art Show – featuring custom Mez-Itz figures at booth 4145 at San Diego Comic Con July 22nd to July 26th
Mimico Custom Vimobot Show – group show of customized Vimobots curated by DrilOne at booth 4938 at San Diego Comic Con July 22nd to July 26th
