6.9.09 – Episode 80 : Humanimal

Show Notes – Join us for a look at Sweeny Podd by Doktor A, Gentleman Ghost by Mattel, Silvermain by Daphne Lage, a peek at the Into The Darkness custom show, and much more! Stir up the Kool-Aid and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Abraham Obama Bust Contest – 16″ gold version Abraham Obama Bust by Ron English, limited to 50 pieces, $200, brought to you by 3DRetro.com – to enter, head over to the forum and post a picture of yourself dressed up as your favorite president – be creative and submit a photo, drawing, photoshoped image, etc! – deadline is June 17th
• Toy Break MP3 – use the “mp3” link above to download just the audio from this episode
• Blacky is visiting! – traveling around the world from the Netherlands where he calls Dunny.nl home

News

• Skonk – by Okkle & Patch Together – 6″ resin figure will be available in 6 colors in the near future – for pre-ordering, contact VISEone@patchtogether.eu
• New Squadt Figures – by Jamungo – “Die Fuckers” Chipp and Jack will be available as singles (100 pcs, $65) or in sets (50 sets, $120) on June 15th at noon CST
• Toys R Us Recently Acquired FAO Schwarz – the two flagship FAO stores in New York City and Las Vegas as well as the website will continue to operate under the FAO Schwarz name
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  Papa Sama LVL 9999 Butter Edition – by Erick Scarecrow of ESCtoy – 8″ resin limited to 20 pieces releasing Friday June 12th and 11 am EST – $139

• Sabertron Frisbees – if you received a Sabertron Frisbee at Botcon, mail it in for 10% off your next order

Reviews

• Sweeny Podd – by Doktor A & MINDstyle – 8″ vinyl Mechtorian, limited to 200 pieces – only 20 artist proofs for £75 – Doktor A also has a limited quantity of his Stephan LePodd “Sunday Best” version (300 pcs) for £50, Parlour Room version (100 pcs) for £85, and Gentlemen’s Club version (100 pcs) for £85
• Gentleman Ghost – by Mattel – DC Universe Classics Wave 8 Figure 6 – with mini Atom – 7 figures to build Giganta – $14
• Silvermain – designed by Daphne Lage – 8.5″ roto vinyl figure, four points of articulation – regular version $60 (limited to 350 pieces) and green glow edition is $70 (limited to 250 pieces)

Events

• Into The Darkness – custom toy show curated by Drilone with over 60 pieces at 1AM Gallery in San Francisco, CA showingnow through Junly 3rd – to buy pieces, visit toyjunkiesf.com

  Toy Break correspondant Mike Maraldo had a chance to visit the Into The Darkness Show and was kind enough to share the video with us! For the whole video, please visit japvinyl.blogspot.com

• Choking Hazard – running concurrently with Print! Bomb! Show Me Your Munny! featuring printmakers, graffiti artists and custom vinyl toys, check out over 80 custom 1″ MiniGwins at Instinct Gallery in Des Moines, IA from June 13th
• Alex Pardee’s Walrus Rider LA Release – to celebrate the release of his new Walrus Rider figure from Upper Playground, Alex Pardee will be signing and showing new works at Munky King in Los Angeles, CA on June 13th
• A Touch of Evil – Daniel Seifert, aka Attaboy, presents his first solo show in two years featuring new works and Gooberry plush figures at POV Evolving Gallery in Los Angeles, CA on June 13th to July 8th

6.2.09 – Episode 79 : Big Ol’ Nub

Show Notes – Check out a new Jason action figure from Mezco, Zodac from Mattel, some Botcon coverage and more with special guests Slick McFavorite and Mrs. McFavorite from OpenYourToys.com! Break out the Vegemite and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Abraham Obama Bust Contest – 16″ gold version Abraham Obama Bust by Ron English, limited to 50 pieces, $200, brought to you by 3DRetro.com – to enter, head over to the forum and post a picture of yourself dressed up as your favorite president – be creative and submit a photo, drawing, photoshoped image, etc! – deadline is June 17th
• Toy Break MP3 – use the “mp3” link above to download just the audio from this episode

News

• Lake Monster – by Chris Ryniak, Squibbles Ink, & Rotofugi – green and blue Big Muscamoot Seaweed Version releasing June 5th at Rotofugi in Chicago and later that day at Rotofugi.com – no price yet

Reviews

• Optimus Prime – by Hasbro – 3″ Cybertron Collection
• Previews Exclusive Jason Voorhees – by Mezco – 7″ action figure, part of Cinema of Fear line – $18
• Zodac – by Mattel & Four Horsemen – Masters of the Universe Classics May release – $20 – sold out

Events

• Self Portraits of Other People that I Drew by Myself Pretty Much – new paintings and drawings by Alex Pardee as well as beverages from Redhook and music from DJ Mighty Moves at FIFTY 24PDX Gallery in Portland, OR opening June 4th
• Dragon Scout Release Party – for Amanda Visell’s vinyl Dragon Scout (comes with bonus girl and fire and is available in Green girl eater version for $65 limited to 600 pieces or Blue boy eater limited to 300 pieces for $75) at the Switcheroo Workshop in Pasadena, CA on June 6th from 7 to 10 pm
• The Study – group show featuring the work of Doktor A, Steve Cvinar, Dave Pressler, and Johnny Yanok with paintings, ink & charcoal drawings, and sculpture work at Rivet Gallery in Columbus, OH from June 6th to June 30

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5.28.09 – Episode 78 : Reviews Reviews Reviews

Show Notes – Join us for a look at George and Gary Grenade by Michelle Viligura, Kiba the Tomorrow King by Ashley Wood, The Hook Living Dead Doll by Mezco, and much more! Unwrap some fresh caramels and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Curster Custom Winner and Star Wars Galaxy Cards Winner – Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!
• Abraham Obama Bust Contest – 16″ gold version Abraham Obama Bust by Ron English, limited to 50 pieces, $200, brought to you by 3DRetro.com – to enter, head over to the forum and post a picture of yourself dressed up as your favorite president – be creative and submit a photo, drawing, photoshoped image, etc! – deadline is June 17th
• The Glyos Cut-Throat Custom Contest – Monsterforge is holding a contest on our forum for a custom ship and exclusive Glyos action figure, hand-sculpted and painted – to enter, simply reply to the contest post in the Glyos section of our forum – deadline is June 1st
• Toy Break MP3 – use the “mp3” link above to download just the audio from this episode

Reviews

• George & Gary Grenade – by Michelle Valigura – 7″ plush Gary Grenade explodes for good while George Grenade explodes for evil!
• Kiba the Tomorrow King – by Ashley Wood & 3A Toys – part of the Popbot Universe, 12″ articulated figure was $100
• ‘Stache Labbit – by Frank Kozik & Kidrobot – Kozik’s plush Labbit has been enbiggened to a grand 14″ with a dashing moustache – $30
• Jango Fett Chubby Jumbo – by Hot Toys – 9″ tall Chubby figure with removable helmet and magnetic feet – $55
• The Hook Living Dead Doll – by Mezco – Series 17 features five new Living Dead Dolls based on classic urban legends including: The Hook, The Vanishing Hitchhiker, The Unwilling Donor, Spider Bite, and Bloody Mary – reserve your set now for $132

Cool Custom of the Week

• Zombie Bunny Dunny – by Unkammon

Events

• BotCon – Transformers convention featuring special guests, panels, a film fest, contests, and a sales room at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA from May 28th to May 31st
• Dragon Scout Release Party – for Amanda Visell’s vinyl Dragon Scout (comes with bonus girl and fire and is available in Green girl eater version for $65 limited to 600 pieces or Blue boy eater limited to 300 pieces for $75) at the Switcheroo Workshop in Pasadena, CA on June 6th from 7 to 10 pm

5.18.09 – Episode 77 : Short and Sweet

Show Notes – Relax and join us for Argus 300 by Secret Cinnamon Squad, Ugly Doll action figures, Mickey Indiana Jones and much more! Mix up an Arnold Palmer and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Curster Custom Winner and Star Wars Galaxy Cards Winner – Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!
• Abraham Obama Bust Contest – 16″ gold version Abraham Obama Bust by Ron English, limited to 50 pieces, $200, brought to you by 3DRetro.com – to enter, head over to the forum and post a picture of yourself dressed up as your favorite president – be creative and submit a photo, drawing, photoshoped image, etc! – deadline is June 17th
• The Glyos Cut-Throat Custom Contest – Monsterforge is holding a contest on our forum for a custom ship and exclusive Glyos action figure, hand-sculpted and painted – to enter, simply reply to the contest post in the Glyos section of our forum – deadline is June 1st
• Toy Break MP3 – use the “mp3” link above to download just the audio from this episode

News

• IWG Sleepy Bear Series – by Rocket World – coming in June, new series of IWG figures includes a sleeping bear with spork, combat knife, and human skull trophy – bears includes brown, panda, or white with blood – price not yet available
• Tenso Series 1 – by Torben – two figures, hand made, hand painted, articulated, and flocked include Tenso, 8″ high, limited to 10 pieces, is €60 ($80) and Flosha is 4.5″, limited to 5 pieces, is €30 ($40)
• Black Mamba Medusa – by Erick Scarecrow – 10″ vinyl figure from ESC Toys Kissaki Series, limited to 300 pieces – $60
• Natural Wood Pecanpals – by Noferin – series includes five figures: Claudius, Pecan, Fanelli, Jac Jac, and Pandacake ranging from 4.5″ to 6.5″ tall – available now for $45 each
• Craving some original art? – several pieces from the Common Nonsense show featuring Scott Tolleson and Ken Keirns at Rotofugi are still available online
• lomoD.xx’s Flickr – thank you again for the blindboxes!!

Reviews

• Argus 3000 – by Secret Cinnamon Squad – “3 3/4” bootleg action figure – only 10 of these handmade resin figures were available
• Uglydoll Mini Figures – by Ugly Dolls – 3″ figures include Wage, Babo, Jeero, Ice-Bat, Wedgehead and OX, all available in classics and “Little Ugly” colors – $96 for a case or $8 each
• Mickey as Indiana Jones – by Disney – 3″ PVC Figure with whip, fertility idol, and satchel – $8 – available in Disney parks

Kaiju Korner

• Kaijuice – compilation of 36 tracks sponsored by Super7, Rocketworld, Android 8, Optikon Rekords, and Kaiju Big Battel – $20

Events

• BotCon – Transformers convention featuring special guests, panels, a film fest, contests, and a sales room at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA from May 28th to May 31st

5.12.09 – Episode 76 : Straight From The Forum

Show Notes – This week we have Office Cronies by nottaToy, Squadt Nozzle by Jamungo, another Mighty Mugg, special guest host Kyle Thye, and more! Peel your banana and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Curster Custom Contest Extended! – Win an incredible custom plush from Curster by taking a picture of you putting on your best Yeti face and post it in the contest section of our forum – need some inspiration? visit curster.com and check out their other plush customs – deadline is now May 13th
• Star Wars Galaxy Cards Contest – Win a complete set of Star Wars Galaxy Series 4 Trading Cards by heading over to our fourm on ToyBreak.com and posting your least favorite Star Wars character and why they are your least favorite! – deadline is May 13th
• Toy Break MP3 – use the “mp3” link above to download just the audio from this episode
• The Neil Winn Project – design #3 has prevailed! Check it out as Neil starts sculpting and stay tuned as we chronicle the progress from design to finished resin piece!

News

• Halo Odd Pods – by McFarlane – 4″ figures, due out this July – series 1 includes Master Chief, Brute Chieftain, Sparten EVA 9red0, Spartan EOD (steel) – pre-order for $10 each
• The Morsels – by Gary Ham & Julie B of Pretty in Plastic – handcast, handpainted resin figures limited to 5 pieces of each version including Peppermint, Neopolitan, and Chocomint – price and release date coming soon
• The Cthulhu Juice Crew Figure 1 : Ducksauce – by Dynomight NYC & Suckadelic – limited run 3 3/4″ figure will be manufactured by The Sucklord and painted by J-ROO – available soon for $35
• Lunartik In A Cup Of Tea – by Lunartik – 6.5″ vinyl figure comes with cup & saucer, shiny spoon, and two sugar cubes – five colors include Ice T, White, Rosie Lee, DIY Milky, and Green Tea – available for pre-order now for £35 at ForbiddenPlanet.com – also win a whole set by entering the Design-a-Lovely Cup of Tea contest! To enter, download the blank DIY template at Lunartik.com, design your own cup of tea creation, and email it to Design@Lunartik.com by September 2009
• Calling All Cars Papertoys – by Jack Hankins aka Horrorwood – first wave includes 5 designs from 5 artists including Matt Hawkings, Jerom, [mck], Jonny Chiba, and Dolly Oblong
• Twilight Zone Collectibles Coming Soon – for the 50th anniversary of the Twilight Zone, Bif Bang Pow! has announced a series of collectibles starting with bobble heads of the Mystic Seer from the “Nick of Time” episode and the invader from “The Invaders” episode – pre-order now for $13 each
• MegaGwin in the NY Times – New York Times article about architect Greg Lynn in the Spring 2009 Style magazine includes pictures of his house with several designer toys including a custom MegaGwin by Blinky!

Reviews

• Office Cronies – by nottaToy – 10″ plush characters of office stereotypes include Empty Suit, Mean Admin, Megaphone Mouth, Fridge Raider, Bottleneck, Captain Obvious – $20 each
• Teebo Mighty Mugg – by Hasbro – this is a Target exclusive Mighty Mugg – $11
• Squadt Nozzle – by Jamungo – 6″ vinyl figure includes 2 sets of arms, weapon, and removalbe helmet – limited to 100 pieces, $65 – sold out

Events

• Custom Mini Skully Show – group show with over 120 custom pieces at Chuckwa in Fullerton, CA from May 16th to June 5th
• BotCon – Transformers convention featuring special guests, panels, a film fest, contests, and a sales room at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA from May 28th to May 31st

Cool Custom of the Week

• MC Jello B – art by Kyle Thye