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Episode 310 : Tight Output

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6.10.14 – Episode 310 : Tight Output

Show Notes – Guy Himber joins us with Munchkin Bricks, Sesame Street Puppets, Sands Alive, and much more! Wrangle up a wrap and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Leecifers Wisps Contest – win one of these custom resin figures from Leecifer by following @Leecifer1 and then posting your instagram name in the contest section on the forum – deadline is July 1st
  • Crazy Bricks – by Guy Himber – brick mini figure products like Pigs vs Cows, Skulls, Munchkin Bricks, and more!

News

  • Skeleton Warriors – we just launched our latest project on Kickstarter for Glyos compatible Skeleton Warriors action figures – ends June 23rd
  • Munchkin Bricks – by Crazy Bricks – Kickstarter for all your favorite Munchkin card game weapons made for your favorite miniature brick figures – ends June 24th
  • Steve Jackson Games OMFG Seires 2 – exclusive Munchkin color set of five PVC mini figures with official Munchkin Bookmark – $12
  • Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. – by Boss Fight Studio – 4″ customizable action figure line on Kickstarter – Greek Warriors and Gorgons – ends July 11th
  • Spray Can Studios Sale – by Quinn Humlicek – new resin customs and shirts now on sale

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Reviews

Events

  • Worlds Greatest One of One Custom Toy Show – group custom show curated by Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriquez at ‘dA Center for the ARTS in Pomona, CA on June 14th
  • Brickworld – Lego fan convention at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL June 15th and 16th
  • 3DRetro Grand Opening – retail store opening in Glendale, CA June 21st from 7 to 11 pm
  • Blood Type Positive+ – group custom show featuring resin Vampire droplets sculpted by Mike “Nemo” Mendez at SubUrban Vinyl in Waldwick, NJ from June 21st to July 19th

Episode 309 : Skeleton Warriors!

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6.3.14 – Episode 309 : Skeleton Warriors!

Show Notes – We discuss our new Skeleton Warriors project, CMON Expo, Power Lords, and much more! Break out the salami and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

News

  • Skeleton Warriors – we just launched our latest project on Kickstarter for Glyos compatible Skeleton Warriors action figures!
  • OMFG Series 1 Clear Ice Edition – avaialble at noon PST on Friday June 6th for $10 per pack
  • Little Maddie Cthulhu – by Bigshot Toyworks – 6″ PVC and ABS designer figure from the Four Horsies of the Pocalypse line (4horsies.com) on Kickstarter now with Kickstarter exclusive GITD version – campaign ends June 19th
  • Mommy’s Boy – by Kris Dulfer & Geek Stuff – custom 3″ resin “bag head edition” figure – limited to 13 pieces – $45 – available Friday June 13 at noon EST

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Reviews

  • CMON Expo – an excellent, intimate annual event for fans of Cool Mini Or Not games in Atlanta, GA
  • Crucible – 3D print by Ken Goff, digitally sculpted by Marco Valenzuela, and hand drawn art cards by Anti Andy
  • Colonel Rombus – by Doktor A – cold-cast bronze run is limited to 50 pieces available now for £45
  • Power Lords – by The Four Horsemen – Adam Power ($15), Lord Power ($15), Ggripptogg The Four Fisted Brute ($40), and Ggrapptikk The Four Fisted Trooper ($40)

Events

  • Worlds Greatest One of One Custom Toy Show – group custom show curated by Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriquez at ‘dA Center for the ARTS in Pomona, CA on June 14th
  • Brickworld – Lego fan convention at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL June 15th and 16th

Episode 308 : Marty McBen

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5.20.14 – Episode 308 : Marty McBen

Show Notes – Ben is here with the Hot Toys 1966 Batman, Bravest Warriors figures, the Berlin Wall, and much more! Sauce those wings and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

News

  • Crayon Carvings – by Hoang Tran – intricately carved crayon tops feature pop culture icons such as R2-D2, Jack Skellington, Captain America, Hello Kitty, and many more – average $25 to $50 each
  • Godzilla “Kawakita” Statue – by Cinemaquettes – 3.5′ high, 2′ wide, and 5′ long giant Godzilla statue – available for pre-order for $3,000

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Reviews

  • Bravest Warriors Figures – by We Love Fine & Pop Culture Shock – individually packaged bendies of Chris (5″ tall), Danny (5″ tall), Beth (4 1/2″ tall ), and Wallow (5″ tall) – $35we
  • Berlin Wall – 2.25″ x 6.25″ statue commemorates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall – replica of the piece at the Reagan Library – $30
  • Vasquez Rocks – by Yancy Calzada – approximately 4″ high dense plaster on wood base replica of iconic Los Angeles location – email gwangi59@hotmail.com with purchase inquiries
  • LEGO Star Wars Travel Chess Set – by Avi Solomon – custom LEGO model up for consideration on ideas.lego.com – it uses microfigures from the Battle of Hoth game set and includes a 16×16 black & white LEGO Chess baseplate
  • 1966 Batman – by Hot Toys – 1/6th scale figure multiple sets of hands, three different faciel expressions, and accessories (like Bat Shark Repellent and bomb) – $200

Events

Episode 307 : Put Down The Sandwich

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5.13.14 – Episode 307 : Put Down The Sandwich

Show Notes – Dave Bondi joins us for Game of Thrones Legacy Action Figures, Toy Titans Toytem, Toy Boarders, and much more! Bring out the beef and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Bugbite & Pipsqueak Contest – win this set of translucent yellow and glitter resin figures from Chris Ryniak and Amanda Louise Spayd by heading over to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite duo from history, literature, tv, movies, etc. – deadline is May 21st
  • Dave Bondi – toy sculptor/animator – follow him on Twitter @DaveBondi and Instagram @DaveBondi
  • Yoda Possessed – by Dave Bondi – this resin figure features Luke Chueh’s “Possessed” bear and vintage Yoda head with a Mario arm and the floating devil bear head has been replaced with cartoon pencil topers from the 70’s (including Ranger Smith, Boo Boo Bear, Popeye, Bugs, Daffy, or Wile E Coyote) – limited to 20 pieces for $250 each

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Reviews

  • Game of Thrones Legacy Collection – by Funko – 6″ scale action figures based on the HBO show Game of Thrones – $20 each
  • Toy Boarders – by Aj’s Toy Boarders – Series 1 Surf includes 8 different poses – $6 per bag of 24 pieces
  • Toy Titans Toytem – by Gary Ham – set of five interchangeable toy store mascots – $85

Events

Episode 306 : Huminal

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5.6.14 – Episode 306 : Huminal

Show Notes – Fancy Ben is on the couch with Walking Dud, Gipsy Danger, Despicable Me Finger Puppets, and much more! Plop down with some payaya and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

News

  • Little Plastic Men Issue 2 – second issue of this free online toy magazine is available now
  • Dripple Series 1 – Mighty Jaxx launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce the first series of the new platform figure Dripple by SketOne featuring designs by 17 artists including SketOne, Huck Gee, Tristan Eaton, SEEN, Luke Chueh, and many more – projects ends May 31st
  • Pungas – Kickstarter for 3D printed character designed shoe accessories that transform your shoes into works of art – campaign ends May 14th
  • Willo Resin Sculpture – by Kyle Kirwan – 11″ tall rotocast resin designer art toy designed by Kyle Kirwin and produced by Pretty In Plastic on Kickstarter – campaign ends May 22nd
  • Dogs of War – by CoolMiniOrNot – this latest Kickstarter game is a euro-style, soldier placement board game of deception, intrigue, and shifting alliances for 3 – 5 players – campaign ends May 9th
  • Fabrikations – by Funko – 6″ soft sculpted figures with rotating head and vinyl accessories – Yoda, Boba Fett, Batman, Harley Quinn, and Deadpool will be available in June

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Reviews

  • Walking Dud – by True Cast Studio (Adam Smith, Jason Frailey, and Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen) – production PVC test shot version of the mid-size Walking Dud figure – $30
  • Despicable Me Finger Puppets – by Huckleberry Toys – 2″ vinyl blindbox Minion finger puppets – around $5
  • Gipsy Danger – by NECA – 18″ Jaeger from Pacific Rim with articulated neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees – includes 8″ long chain sword weapons – $85
  • Plan B Toys – while The Dark Crystal busts are sold out on their site, you can still see a catalog of their products and even order their Brothers In Arms line
  • Doll Making Supplies – depending on what type of doll you are creating/fixing, there are tons of resources online to find the right supplies like elastic cord, more elastic cord, and latex rubber

Events

  • Luke Chueh “Heads” – mini solo show of Luke Chueh bear heads at Clutter Gallery in Beacon, NY from May 10th to June 7th
  • Cool Mini Or Not Expo – gaming convention with panels, game developers, miniature painters, and sculptors in Atlanta, Georgia May 23rd to 25th
  • Long Beach Comic Expo – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA May 31st and June 1st