4.29.14 – Episode 305 : Talk To Taka

Show Notes – Takahiro Mizuno joins us for Monsterpalooza, Hot Wheels, Monster 500, and much more! Grab a bowl of chicken soup 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

Monsterpalooza

• Monsterpalooza – convention in Burbank, CA focusing on horror, special effects, etc.
• Takayuki Takeya – artist, designer, garage kit creator
• Dog Man – by Simon Lee – resin sculpture
• Zombie/Alien/Creatur Head – by Eric Sosa – resin
• Neil Winn
• Rusted – by Matthew J. Levin – set of rusted resin sculptures
• Norman Cabrera
• Jordu Schell
• Gabriel Garcia
• Harbinger Down – movie from ADI
• The Mill at Calder’s End – A Ghost Story Puppet Film – by Kevin McTurk

  Other cool artists/stuff Taka saw…

• Matthew Black – info
• Tim Gore – info
• Chet Zar – info
• Yamasong – by Sam Koji Hale – short film
• Nightmare Cabin – by Steve Johnson – short film

Blindbox

• Imaginext – by Fisher-Price

Reviews

• Hot Wheels – by Mattel
• Fast Wheelz – by Sucklord & TYO Toys – bootleg race cars – several styles available – email store@suckadelic.com
• Monster 500 – by Toys R Us – plastic 2.5″ monsters in race cars – $15
• Star Wars Angry Birds Telepods – by Hasbro – $10

Events

• 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

4.22.14 – Episode 304 : Ben And His Magic Screwdriver

Show Notes – Ben is back for our WonderCon recap, ToyCon UK, and much more! Bring on the bacon 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
• ToyCon UK – check out MatStar102’s awesome recap of ToyCon UK 2014

Blindbox

• Doctor Who Minis – by Titan Toys

Reviews

• WonderCon – comic and pop culture convention at the Anaheim Convention Center
• Labyrinth The Novelization – from Archaia – hardcover book featuring unpublished goblin illustrations by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud and more
• S. Budko – custom sculptures
• G2 Graphic Service – printing, packaging, and mailing
• Daryl Dixon – by McFarlane – 10″ action figure from AMC’s Walking Dead – $33
• Captain Americat – by Jenny Parks
• The Story of Ivan A. Alexander – by Dorshak Bloch – graphic novella
• Ghidorah Print – by Chris Lee
• Zombie Bunnie – plush comic character – $15
• Hollywood Freeway Print – by John Banh
• Cute Postcards – by Sawdust Bear

Events

• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 25th to 27th
• 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

4.15.14 – Episode 303 : Who Is Tim Clarke?

Show Notes – Tim Clarke joins us for Totims, True Legends, and much more! Build your own burger and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Sket One Mad*L Contest – win a bacon purple chase Mad*L designed by Sket One which was randomly instered in Wizard Sleeve Toys orders in 2010 – head to the contest section on the forum and post about a toy from the past that you wish you could get now – deadline is April 16th
• Tim Clarke – toy designer (one of the creators of Sectaurs and Boglins among other properties) – follow him on Instagram @TimClarkeToys and Tumblr timclarketoys.tumblr.com

Blindbox

• Kuggs – by Blackwater Toys

Reviews

• Totims – by Tim Clarke – interchangeable, stackable sofubi vinyl figures – grab the new Angkor Wat Edition on April 18th at noon pst from Toy Art Gallery
• Monsters University Minis – set of 20 one inch figures exclusively in stores at Walmart – $20
• True Legends – by Toys R Us – action figures and playsets featuring themes such as pirate, ninjas, elves, etc.

Events

• Idol Worship – group custom show featuring work by Brian Flynn, Frenzy Bros., Grizlli Atom, Shirahama/Yatsuashi, Tim Clarke, and Yakimon at Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA now through April 26th
• WonderCon – comic and popular art convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA April 18th to 20th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 25th to 27th

4.8.14 – Episode 302 : Nut Wizard

Show Notes – Amanda Louise Spayd and Chris Ryniak are here for Munko, Imaginext, Pacific Rim, and much more! Get ready to down some donettes and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Sket One Mad*L Contest – win a bacon purple chase Mad*L designed by Sket One which was randomly instered in Wizard Sleeve Toys orders in 2010 – head to the contest section on the forum and post about a toy from the past that you wish you could get now – deadline is April 16th
• Amanda Louise Spayd – artist, designer, sculptor – follow her on Twitter @AmandaSpayd and Instagram @AmandaLouiseSpayd
• Chris Ryniak – artist, designer, sculptor – follow him on Twitter @ChrisRyniak and Instagram @ChrisRyniak

Reviews

• April OTMFG – flesh 3DRetro Robot & GID Baby Deadbeet mini figures available April 15th at noon pst
• The Dude – by Funko – POP vinyl – $10
• Cusstom Resin – by Jacob Jams – custom resin figure
• Custom MUSCLE Mini Figure – by Healey Made – resin mini figure – $20
• Crashlings – by Wicked Cool Toys – mini figures with popper

Blindbox

• Minifig Series 11 – by LEGO

Reviews

• Imaginext Pirate Sub – by Fisher-Price – $20
• Munko – by David Choe – 10″ plush – $28
• Pacific Rim Series 3 – by NECA – 7″ action figures – Cherno Alpha, Coyote Tango, Trespasser, and battle damaged Knifehead – $40 for Jaeger set, $50 for Kaiju set

Events

• WonderCon – comic and popular art convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA April 18th to 20th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 25th to 27th

4.1.14 – Episode 301 : April Fools!

Show Notes – Nate joins us for Walking Dead action figures, Kabuto Mushi, Dead Kozik, and much more! Brew some strong coffee and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Sket One Mad*L Contest – win a bacon purple chase Mad*L designed by Sket One which was randomly instered in Wizard Sleeve Toys orders in 2010 – head to the contest section on the forum and post about a toy from the past that you wish you could get now – deadline is April 16th
• Nate Mitchell – artist, designer, owner of Squid Kids Ink

News

• Golden Age Guardians – by CKRTLAB Toys – 5.5″ PVC figures with 6 points of articulation – wave one includes American Crusader and The Black Terror limited to 300 pieces each (also available in Newsreel Black and White variants limited to 100 pieces each) – blank white figures also available and limited to 400 pieces – $20 each
• Emoticat – by Chase Root – Indiegogo to create handpainted 8.5cm cat figures with 3 points of articulation and interchangable emoticon faces – campaign ends April 20th
• The Rainy Day Antagonist – by Christopher Avalos aka Evilos – 4″ tall DIY resin figures on Kickstarter – project ends May 5th
• Squid Kids Ink at Wonder Con – check out newest 10-Doh!, resin Squibs, and So Analog metal keychains at Wonder Con booth 1145

Blindbox

• Transformers – by The Loyal Subjects

Reviews

• Dead Kozik – by Kevin Gosselin – Kickstarter exclusive red 13″ vinyl bust – $200
• Cere’o Monster – by PlasticYourMother – resin mini figure – $15 each
• Walking Dead – by McFarlane – tv show and comic book action figures – $15 to $25
• Kabuto Mushi – by The God Beast – PVC Glyos compatible figure with 26 total parts – $12

Events

• Totims King Toofus – custom toy sculptures and paintings by Tim Clarke at Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA April 5th at 7pm
• WonderCon – comic and popular art convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA April 18th to 20th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 25th to 27th