9.3.13 – Episode 275 : General Ackbar

Show Notes – Ben joins us for Smurfs, Hulk, WWRp Medic Grunt, and much more! Order up some lobster mashed potatoes and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Calliope Jackalope Contest – from Tomenosuke & Circus Posterus – win this mischievous Kathie Olivas character by heading to the contest section of the forum and post a picture of yourself (or a loved one) in a dunce cap! – deadline is September 18th

News

• AP Shirtle – by Kenjitron – from OMFG Series 2, you can grab the exclusive hot pink AP Shirtle figures for $5 each
• Grim Creeper – by Tim Stephson – vinyl figure project on IndieGoGo until September 22nd – $75 for an 8″ roto-vinyl figure with 5 points of articulation

Blindbox

• Vinlymation Star Wars Series 3 – by Disney
• Vinylmation Jr. Droids – by Disney

Reviews

• WWRp Medic Grunt & Betsy MK2 – by 3A Toys – 1/12th scale set of figures – $60
• Smurfs Micro Figures – by Jakks Pacific – 3 Smurf set $5, larger playsets $10 to $20
• Emeraldpup – by Nathan Hamill & 3DRetro – 2″ Japanese vinyl figure debuting at Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) for about $10
• Hulk – by Hot Toys – sixth scale figure from The Avengers – 16.5″, over 20 points of articulation, interchangeable hands – $300

Events

• Power Con – TMNT, He-Man, She-Ra, and Thundercats fan convention at the Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 14th and 15th

8.27.13 – Episode 274 : Hardly A Guest

Show Notes – Dan Goodsell aka Mister Toast is on the couch for Pumpkin Crab, Awesome Bear, goodies from Gus Fink, and much more! Fry up some shaky bacon and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Calliope Jackalope Contest – from Tomenosuke & Circus Posterus – win this mischievous Kathie Olivas character by heading to the contest section of the forum and post a picture of yourself (or a loved one) in a dunce cap! – deadline is September 18th
• Dan Goodsell – artist, illustrator, toy designer – follow him on Twitter @TheMisterToast and facebook.com/mrtoast23
• Mister Toast Kickstarter for Plush Vince – pledge by September 6th for your exclusive version of the new 8″ plush Vince VHS from Mister Toast!

Blindbox

• Dudebox Most Wanted – by Dudebox

Reviews

• Pumpkin Crab – by Jim McKanzie – resin Kickstarter figure – $70
• Gus Fink Goodies – by Gus Fink – Kreebils, Gooli Monsters, Miko and Cola comic book and plush (+ iTunes app), Scantron the Robot, 44 Reasons Why I Love Cats book by Gus Fink & Emi Boz
• Awesome Bear – design by Philip Lumbang, sculpt by Walter “Chauskoskis” Jacott, produced by Dragatomi – 6″ vinyl figure with two points of articulation, limited to 300 pieces – $50

Events

• Dragon Con – largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film spanning four hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA August 30th through September 2nd
• Power Con – TMNT, He-Man, She-Ra, and Thundercats fan convention at the Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 14th and 15th

8.20.13 – Episode 273 : Toys Are For Wankers

Show Notes – Jon-Paul Kaiser joins us for Mini MOTU Classics, Horndribbles, Plants versus Zombies, and much more! Cook up some cabbage and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• TMNT Sewer Playset Contest – (brought to you by 3DRetro.com) enter to win this enormous playset by heading over to the contest section of the forum and post a picture of one or more of your Turtle figures doing something – deadline is August 14th
• Jon-Paul Kaiser – artist, designer, and customizer – also check out his street wear company Rhyme Square

Reviews

• MOTU Classics Mini He-Man & Skeletor – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – 6 points of articulation, snap-on accessories, and foldout mini Castle Grayskull diorama
• Hans Solo in Carbonite Bank – by Diamond Select Toys – 12″ vinyl bank
• Plants Vs. Zombies – by Jazwares – 3″ PVC figures – Ducky Zombie with Peashooter, Disco Zombie with Walnut and Conehead Zombie with Sunflower – $11 per set
• The Horndribbles – by Explorers Playground – 15″ plush characters Zapp, Hux, Mosby, and Meeks – $35 each

Blindbox

• Marvel Grab Zags – by Zag Toys

Events

• Dragon Con – largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film spanning four hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA August 30th through September 2nd
• Power Con – TMNT, He-Man, She-Ra, and Thundercats fan convention at the Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 14th and 15th

8.6.13 – Episode 272 : Alone With Neil

Show Notes – Scott and Ben are still on the couch for more Comic Con crap up! Delve into a deep dish pizza and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• TMNT Sewer Playset Contest – (brought to you by 3DRetro.com) enter to win this enormous playset by heading over to the contest section of the forum and post a picture of one or more of your Turtle figures doing something – deadline is August 14th

Comic Con 2013 Crap Up

• Juan Muniz – artist
• Patrick Ballesteros – artist
• Ion Men – by Matt Walls & Turbopistola – 5″ vinyl figures featuring 7 parts and 6 points of articulation and interchangeable parts
• Mimobot – chracters USB flash drives – new My Little Pony designs
• Skeletor Pop! – by Funko – stylized vinyl figure
• Pickle Baby Dragatomi Edition – by Leecifer – 8″ vinyl figure, limited to 20 pieces – $60
• Pocket Kaiju – by Gargamel
• Mansons of the Universe – by Skinner – MotU custom figures, 50 pieces – $150
• Scott Tolleson Goodies – Deadbeets, Baxtar, Bitta Critta
• Colonel Stars and Stripes Bat – by NECA – wooden bat, limited to 2,000 pieces – $50
• Boot Punk – by 2bitHack – custom action figures
• Mister Toast – watch for Mister Toast Kickstarter!
• Futurama Destructor & Gender Bender – by Toynami – $70
• The Lake Monsters Snybora – Grape Crush – by Chris Ryniak & Rotofugi – 3.5″ vinyl – $35
• Reticulated Box – by Carson Catlin
• Yuki 7 – by Kevin Dart – 6″ jet-setting spy girl statue is limited to 250 pieces for $100
• Magnitude Admiral Ackbar Mini Bust – by Gentle Giant – 8″ mini bust based on artwork by Steven Daily comes with 4″ by 6″ print – limited to 500 pieces – $175
• Mr. Bitchin’ (Robert Williams) Bust – by Gentle Giant – hand cast mini bust of artist, cartoonist and founder of Juxtapoz magazine, Robert Williams, aka. Mr. Bitchin’ limited to 150 pieces for $175
• Chara-Bricks – vinyl character statues including Minions (as well as iPhone cases)
• Lucky – by Mike Egan – limited to 100 pieces split into black and orange – $60
• Gay Gotham – by Suckadelic – set of two figures on card, limited to 50 pieces – $125
• Simpsons & Futurama Prints – from Acme
• Mini 10-Doh’s – by Squid Kids Ink – Big City by Ragnar, Bossy Bear by David Horvath, and clear blue resin exclusvies

Events

• Bricks By The Bay – Lego fan convention at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA August 10th and 11th

7.30.13 – Episode 271 : Countdown To Catbug!

Show Notes – Scott and Ben plant themselves on the couch for our annual Comic Con crap up! Don’t be scared to try some bone marrow and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• TMNT Sewer Playset Contest – (brought to you by 3DRetro.com) enter to win this enormous playset by heading over to the contest section of the forum and post a picture of one or more of your Turtle figures doing something – deadline is August 14th

Great SDCC Coverage

• Pixel-Dan.com – great con coverage including companies like NECA, FUNKO, Mattel, and more!
• GeeksAreSexy.net – lots of cosplay photos from the con!
• Toy News International – lots of toy pictures from the con!
• Toy Break Panel Video – check out the Toy Break Presents Indie Toy Secrets from SDCC 2013 with panelists George Gaspar, Scott Tolleson, H. Eric Cornboy Mayse, and Jay Garcia!

Comic Con 2013 Crap Up

• Retro Batman Poster – from Huckleberry Toys
• Aphorismith – new Ragnar art book
• Boilerplate – History of a Victorian Era Robot
• Back To The Future LEGO Set – DeLorean model with Marty McFly and Doc Brown minifigs
• Rokkon & Stonedar – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – Masters of the Universe Classics figures
• Marvel Munny – by Kidrobot – 4″ and 7″ Marvel Munnys
• Dweores Art Book – by John Ottinger
• Parasitoid – by KiLL – vinyl creatures
• Pocket Bogies – little rubber figures
• Dealmaker – by Andrew Bell & MyPlasticHeart – US made vinyl $35
• Chara-Bricks – vinyl statues of My Little Pony, Iron Man, and other licensed characters
• Finger Five – by Fig Lab
• Bean6 Customs – custom mini figures
• Mishka Keep Watch Labbit – by Mishka & Kidrobot – GID SDCC version
• New OTMFG Logo – by Daniel Smith aka Turbopistola – rebranding OTMF to OTMFG – October Toys Mini Figure Guys
• DJ Pon3 – by Hasbro – My Little Pony SDCC exclusive $50
• Bahnee!! – by Double Parlour & Lulubell Toys
• Batusi Batman – by Mattel – SDCC exclusive action figure
• Deadpool Taco Truck – by Hasbro – six SDCC exclusive Deadpool action figures packaged in tacos
• Transformers – by Hasbro – G1 6″ vinyl figure set including Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Megatron, Soundwave, and Starscream
• Weaponeers of Monkaa OMFG Golem – by Spy Monkey Creations – Glyos compatible PVC action figures
• Hoot & Hush – by Coarse – vinyl owls $14 each
• Anatomical Reference Statue – from Anatomy Tools
• Hot Wheels A-Team Van – by Mattel – $20
• Michonne Pet 1 Pop Figure – by Funko – $10
• Catbug – from WeLoveFine – plush pouch – $14
• Greasebat Gummi – set of 5 figures, each just over 2″ tall, in orange or pink – $15
• CMYK Octopups – by Nathan Hamill & 3Dretro – set of 4 Japanese vinyl 2″ figures – $40
• Breaking Bad Exclusive – by Mezco – Walter White in hazmat suit figure
• Mike Egan Painting – by Mike Egan
• Star Wars Angry Birds – by Hasbro – set of 12 Star Wars Angry Birds on card backs – $25
• Pirate Cat Plush – by DeeTen
• Gargamel – Japanese vinyl monsters
• Cancelled Alien Figures – by Super 7 – set of 2 “prototype blue” Alien figures – $40
• Super Meat Boy – by Symbiote Studios – 8″ vinyl figure

Events

• Bricks By The Bay – Lego fan convention at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA August 10th and 11th