5.7.13 – Episode 260 : Sexy Time!

Show Notes – Brian and Jeremy from Spy Monkey Creations join us for new Weaponeers of Monkaa, War Tourist, and much more! Pick up a slice and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Battle Beasts Minimates Contest – provided by Diamond Select Toys, you can win one of two full sets of series 1 Battle Beasts including eight awesome figures by posting what animal you would like to see as a Battle Beast in the contest section of the forum – deadline is May 29th
• Spy Monkey Creations – Brian Stevenson and Jeremy Sung make up the dynamic duo responsible for Glyos compatible toys like Weaponeers of Monkaa – follow them @BrianTStevenson and @SpyMonkeyJeremy

  artist, toy maker, and head of Suckadelic Industries – follow him @Sucklord

News

• MegaSeth – by Lisa Rae Hansen (aka I Break Toys) – 4″ resin figures avaialble in two handpainted colors (10 of each color for a total edition of 20 pieces) – comes with MegaSeth rock memorabilia including gig ticket certificate, mini print, guitar picks, and badges – £50
• Dogonauts – Enemy Line – Stop Motion film By Shel and Justin Rasch on Kickstarter now – OMFG Series 2 artist Mike Fleming Jr. is providing 2 mini figure sculpts, Mini Dober and Fester Flea
• Mortimer the Mortician & Oliver the Bat Boy – by Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas, and Artoyz – Mortimer, a narwal themed undertaker, is 6″ tall with straight razor and bottle of “Toxico” embalming fluid – Oliver is 6.25″ tall and comes with two scavenger bird companions – four versions of each figure limited to 200 pieces per figure/color – Grey Scale, Turquoise Edition, Red Edition, and Purple Edition – available in May for $60 each

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• Series 10 Minifigs – by LEGO

Reviews

• Weaponeers of Monkaa Bloodlust – by Spy Monkey Creations – DX Bloodlust Umbreus (35 Glyos compatible parts, $15), DX Obsidian Close Combat Armory (17 Glyos compatible parts, $5), Flaw the Obsidian Gohlem (31 Glyos compatible parts, $12), and Obsidian Close Combat Armory (14 Glyos compatible parts, $3)
• War Tourist – by Sam “Planet Domu” Griffiths & RunDMB – 4″ resin figure platform figure – blank available for £40
• Star Trek Door Chime – motion sesative door chime from The Original Series offers door opening sound or red alert sound as well as push button for communicator whistle sound – $30
• Star Trek TNG Bridge At DCon – come check out the restored TNG bridge at Designer Con 2013 in Pasadena, CA November 9 – 10

Events

• Long Beach Comic Expo – one day comic convention brought to you by the Long Beach Comic & Horror Convention at the Long Beach Convention Center on May 11th
• Toy Box – new solo exibition of work by Robert Xavier Burden depicting iconic childhood toys at Shooting Gallery in San Francisco, CA from May 11th through June 1st
• Cool Mini Or Not Expo – meet the folks behind great games like Zombicide, Rivet Wars, Sedition Wars and Guilds of Cadwallon, plus meet award winning miniatures painters, Jen Haley and James Wappel in Atlanta, Georgia May 17th – May 19th – pre-registration is $25 for the weekend until April 26th

4.30.13 – Episode 259 : Antics They Are

Show Notes – Sucklord crashes the couch with the Super SUCKset, ToyConUK Recap, LEGO Star Wars Planets, Castle Grayskull Business Card Holder, and much more! Sit down with some satay and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bonesucker Contest – win one of four resin Bonesuckers provided by creator Jimmy Foo by heading over to the forum and post why you want a Bonesucker in the contest section – deadline is May 1st
• Sucklord – artist, toy maker, and head of Suckadelic Industries – follow him @Sucklord

News

• New Pop! Figures – by Funko – cult favorites Alien, Predator, Hannibal Lecter, Robocop, and Ace Ventura as well as all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Shredder, and Splinter – available in May – $10 each
• BuBu – by Stitches & Glue – custom plush limited to just 6 pieces – comes with cage, curcus bunting, fez, and posable head, BuBu measures 13″ high and features a 59″ arm span – £375
• A Clockwork Carrot – by Frank Kozik & BlackBook Toy – 11.25″ Japanese vinyl sofubi figure – pre-order now for approx. $129
• ToyCon UK Video – by Matt Smith

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• Collectible Minifigs Series 9 – by LEGO

Reviews

• Super SUCKset – by Gary Ham, Super Sucklord, & 3DRetro – vinyl figure with lots of accessories – limited to 210 pieces – available from BAIT
• Walking Dead Gelatin Mold – by Skybound & Diamond Select Toys – 9″ silicone zombie head gelatin mold – $14
• Castle Grayskull Business Card Holder – by Icon Heroes – 5″ highly detailed replica of the Castle Grayskull entrance painted by The Four Horsemen – also has a place to hold the companion Power Sword letter opener – $35
• LEGO Star Wars Planets – by LEGO – Series 3 planets include Coruscant & Republic Assault Ship, Kamino & Jedi Starfighter, and Asteroid Field & TIE Bomber – $10 each

Events

• Oddfellows and Pink Eye – two simultaneously running shows – Oddfellows featuring new work by Chet Zar and Doktor A. as well as Pink Eye featuring hand crafted resin figures by Doubleparlour – at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM from May 3rd to June 2nd
• Robo Toy Fest & Brick Boutique – a day full of robots and Lego with free admission after 10 am at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on May 5th
• Cool Mini Or Not Expo – meet the folks behind great games like Zombicide, Rivet Wars, Sedition Wars and Guilds of Cadwallon, plus meet award winning miniatures painters, Jen Haley and James Wappel in Atlanta, Georgia May 17th – May 19th – pre-registration is $25 for the weekend until April 26th

4.23.13 – Episode 258 : This Belongs In A Museum!

Show Notes – Ahren helps us recap Monsterpalooza and look at DigesTED, Michonne, and much more! Sink your teeth into some ribs and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bonesucker Contest – win one of four resin Bonesuckers provided by creator Jimmy Foo by heading over to the forum and post why you want a Bonesucker in the contest section – deadline is May 1st
• Ahren Gauthier – owner of Improbable Cast molding and casting – like and comment on Improbable Cast on Facebook

News

• DigesTED – by Alex Pardee & Kidrobot – 6″ vinyl limited to 250 pieces – based on drawing and 7′ sculpture by Alex – $200
• Spider-Man Fighter Pods – by Hasbro – four pack with pod and launcher – $6
• Bloody Michonne with Zombie Pets – by McFarlane Toys – 3 pack of Walking Dead action figures – Michonne features 24 points of articulation, removable poncho, katana, and sheath – approx. $40

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• Doctor Who Character Building Mini-Figures – by Underground Toys

Reviews

• Monsterpalooza – three day convention celebrating everything horror and special effects related in Burbank, CA
• Zombie Head – by Gabriel Garcia
• Resin Cast – by Simon Lee
• Bloodlines Acrylic Paint – by Tim Gore
• Fleshy Sculptures – by Jonathan Payne
• Fast Cast Urethane Without Mercury Recommendations – Smooth-On Task 16, Silpak RU-455, Silpak RU-280

Events

• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the West Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 26th through 28th
• Robo Toy Fest & Brick Boutique – a day full of robots and Lego with free admission after 10 am at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on May 5th
• Cool Mini Or Not Expo – meet the folks behind great games like Zombicide, Rivet Wars, Sedition Wars and Guilds of Cadwallon, plus meet award winning miniatures painters, Jen Haley and James Wappel in Atlanta, Georgia May 17th – May 19th – pre-registration is $25 for the weekend until April 26th

4.16.13 – Episode 257 : For Reals

Show Notes – Sarah Jo joins us for Gravescabs, Sea-Borgs, Wumplings, and much more! Pick up a pizza and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bonesucker Contest – win one of four resin Bonesuckers provided by creator Jimmy Foo by heading over to the forum and post why you want a Bonesucker in the contest section – deadline is May 1st

Reviews

• The King is Dead Bronze Sculpture – design by Frank Kozik & sculpt by Brin Berliner – 15″ tall bronze sculpture, 30 pounds, edition of 22 pcieces, with removable glasses – $4000 – orders take 4-8 weeks, down payment required
• Gravescabs – by Sharkchild – 5″ plush Skell base is $10, reversable covers $8 (six color combinations available including Stoneway, Nervesale, Bloomrise, Prizebag, Angelrain, and Taskblast)
• Deadpool vs WonderCon 2013 – fun video from Wonder Con Anaheim 2013

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• LEGO Series 9 Minifigs – by LEGO

Reviews

• Sea-Borgs – by James Felix McKenney of MonsterPants – 4″ handmade resin figures in bags with headers – $25 each
• Interview with Ashley Long – creator of the Wumplings plush series

Events

• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the West Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 26th through 28th
• Robo Toy Fest & Brick Boutique – a day full of robots and Lego with free admission after 10 am at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on May 5th
• Cool Mini Or Not Expo – meet the folks behind great games like Zombicide, Rivet Wars, Sedition Wars and Guilds of Cadwallon, plus meet award winning miniatures painters, Jen Haley and James Wappel in Atlanta, Georgia May 17th – May 19th – pre-registration is $25 for the weekend until April 26th

4.9.13 – Episode 256 : Tragic Bowl Cut

Show Notes – Scott and Luke bring Bartholomew Punchyface, Miss Mao, and much more! Unwrap an ice cream sandwich and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Fugi.me Prints Contest – draw your version of your favorite print from Fugi.me and post it in the contest section of the forum to win one of the prints by Sneak Raccoon, Triclops, and Jon-Paul Kaiser – deadline is April 10th
• Scott Tolleson – co-creator of Bartholomew Punchyface
• Luke Chueh – co-creator of Bartholomew Punchyface

News

• April Baby Deadbeets – by Scott Tolleson & October Toys – Clear Diamond and Gold Bling Baby Deadbeets available now for $2 each
• M Launches Her Etsy Store – Mandy Graeves has her limited run resin creations and prints available online as well as a Facebook page so you can keep up with her news
• Pando – by Blamo Toys – new 7″ wooden Panda figure is available now for $170
• E.T. Prop Replica – by NECA – almost life size foam rubber and latex figure stands nearly 3 feet tall and is hand painted with lifelike detail – pre-order now at for $250

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• Kinder Eggs

Reviews

• Bartholomew Punchyface – by Scott Tolleson, Luke Chueh, & 3DRetro – 15″ plush collaboration – around $40
• Bonesucker – by Jimmy Foo – 2″ resin figure with removable bone packaged with header card – available in white, blue, yellow, green – $15 each
• Bonesucker Contest – win one of four resin Bonesuckers provided by creator Jimmy Foo by heading over to the forum and post why you want a Bonesucker in the contest section – deadline is May 1st
• Vinyl Cavey – by Holly Stanway (aka A Little Stranger) – 3″ vinyl figure available in white or purple (more colors coming soon) – £9
• Miss Mao – by Gao Brothers & Mighty Jaxx – 10″ resin bust limited to 100 pieces – $250

Events

• Bartholomew Punchyface Release – Scott Tolleson, Luke Chueh, & 3DRetro will be releasing their newest plush creations at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday April 13th from 5 to 8 pm
• Stitched – group soft sculpture and plush exhibition at Clutter Gallery in Beacon, NY April 13th through May 4th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the West Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 26th through 28th
• Robo Toy Fest & Brick Boutique – a day full of robots and Lego with free admission after 10 am at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on May 5th
• Cool Mini Or Not Expo – meet the folks behind great games like Zombicide, Rivet Wars, Sedition Wars and Guilds of Cadwallon, plus meet award winning miniatures painters, Jen Haley and James Wappel in Atlanta, Georgia May 17th – May 19th – pre-registration is $25 for the weekend until April 26th