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Episode 245 : Wreck It George!

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1.9.13 – Episode 245 : Wreck It George!

Show Notes – This week we have Happy Vinyl, Sikk Circus, Venellope, and much more! Chow down on some Chips Ahoy Chewy chocolate chip cookies and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Sikk Circus Contest – win a whole set of Sikk Circus figures curtesy of their creator, Mr. Dandy, by simply heading over to the forum and posting which Sikk Circus figure is your favorite in the contest section – deadline is January 30th

News

  • Mini 10-Doh! Contest – Squid Kids Ink is currently running a contest to have your Mini 10-Doh! design produced in series 2 from now until January 31st
  • Rivet Wars Game on Kickstarter – by Ted Terranova & CoolMiniOrNot – the Rivet Wars universe has been translated into a miniatures board game and you can pledge for a copy now on Kickstarter
  • Designer Toy Documentary – by Syntetyk – figure creators are trying to raise money to produce a documentary based on their experience making a figure
  • Lego Cuusoo – user built Lego creations are voted on to be considered for production by Lego

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Reviews

  • Happy Vinyl Toy – by Dudebox & 2Much – 7.5″ vinyl figure limited to 300 pieces – $35
  • Sikk Circus – by Mr. Dandy – outrageous cold cast figurines featuring five twisted characters including The Ringmeister and Meester, Flingo the Filthy Monkey, Snockers the Drunk-Ast Clown, Ellaphat the Portly Pachyderm, and Trini Trapeezee Siren of the Swing – $12 each or set of 5 for $50 – also 8 Bit Pixel Art Jewelry for $5 each
  • Wreck-It Ralph Sugar Rush Venellope Doll – by Thinkway – poseable 4″ figure – $11

Events

  • Toy Giants – a gallery showcase of lifesize fiberglass figures at Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA from January 12th to 26th
  • (In)Action Figures – multi-artist designer toy exhibition at Clutter in Beacon, NY from January 12th to February 2nd
  • Day With Toy Break – we will be broadcasting live for 24 hours with guests, exclusives, and goodies for sale/auction to raise funds for Toy Break from 5 pm February 8th to 5 pm February 9th (PST)

Episode 244 : Based On The App

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1.1.13 – Episode 244 : Based On The App

Show Notes – Ben helps us ring in the new year with Evil Boy, Granamyr, Frankenstein, and much more! Pick up a pepperoni pizza and join us for a Toy Break!

News

  • Sunny B Deadbeet – by Scott Tolleson & DeKorner – limited edition of 15 pieces available in January at DeKorner
  • Outsmart Original T-Shirts – check out Outsmart Originals limited edition artist collaboration t-shirts for only $25
  • Power Lords Return – by The Four Horsemen – The Four Horsemen are proud to announce the return of Power Lords : The Extra-Terrestrial Warriors action figure line which they are working on with Wayne Barlowe as a creative consultant

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Reviews

  • Evil Boy “Red Hot Love” – by Die Antwoord & Good Smile Company – red edition of 6″ vinyl Evil Boy figure limited to 168 piece – $75
  • Critter – sculpted by Zectron/Plastid Soul, produced by by Bigmantoys & Man-E-Toys – 1.5″ resin figure – $13
  • Groper – by triplikid – 3 editions include Concept Edition (in the Original Blue color based on the concept art. That’s hand painted and goes for $65 + Shipping), Grey (a Medium solid grey, and sells for $40 + Shipping), White DIY ($35 +shipping) – all come with that custom screen printed bag with the concept face
  • Granamyr – by Mattel & The Four Horsemen – 23″ tall figure features 8″ wingspan and full articulation including rotating hips and ball joint elbows, wrists, and feet as well as non-removable helmet – $80
  • Monster Scale Frankenstein – by Mezco – 18″ vinyl Universal Monster – $100

Events

  • (In)Action Figures – multi-artist designer toy exhibition at Clutter in Beacon, NY from January 12th to February 2nd

Episode 243 : Ruggedized

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12.18.12 – Episode 243 : Ruggedized

Show Notes – Ben and Scott squish on the couch for Boombotix, TYOTOYS, Hover Board, and much more! Steep some ginger tea and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Outer Space Men Contest – To celebrate the upcoming release of the Holiday Outer Space Men by The Four Horsemen! To enter, simply head to the contest section on the Toy Break forum and post a winter holiday themed picture! – deadline is December 26th

News

  • Boombot REX Ultraportable Speaker – Boombotix launches Boombot REX bluetooth speaker on Kickstarter. It has 2.1 Stereo sound, a water resistant shell, Hands free phone capabilities and Siri Compatible speakerphone. Ruggedized.
  • TYO x USPS Mini Drop Box – Six inch high replica USPS drop box. Officially licensed. Comes with sheet of uncut TYO x RWK mini stickers

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Reviews

  • Boombotix Artist Speakers – by DPGH x Boombotix – covered with characters from Moletown by DGPH – 6 hours run time at full volume, retractable 1/8 male aux. cord to plug into your music device – $55
  • Plush Duplo Rabbit – $10
  • Blank Mini Billboard – by TYOTOYS – diecast steel frame for displaying photos or custom artwork – approx 9″ tal- – $28
  • TYO Chinatown DreamTruck – by TYOTOYS and Almost Famous – scale replica of Simpsons truck painted by artists SEVOR, IDEAL, and SK – includes TYOTOYS x Almost Famous mini sharpie – $60 (sold out)
  • Matchbox Graffiti Vans – by TYOTOYS, Duel1, and Indie184 – 1:64 scale – includes mini sharpie by each artist – $20 (sold out)
  • DIY Mini Dumpster – by TYOTOYS – perfect desktop organizer for delinquents – $14
  • Frankie Frost – by Scott Tolleson, Andrew Bell, and Dyzplastic – festive 3″ mini Android figure for the holidays/Winter – $10
  • Hover Board – by Mattel – 28″ long prop replica with sounds – $130

Events

  • The Blamo Toys HUG Show – group custom show featuring over 60 artists at Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA – opened December 15th and runs through December 30th
  • 7 Seals Blind Box Resin Release Party – brought to you by Menace Inc. Studios, 7 Seals Resin Blind Box Series features 56 total resin toys for $30 each – artists include Alexis Rivera (Playful Gorilla), Chris Moore (WeBecomeMonsters), Cash Cannon, Jeff Beck, Ricardo Luna (lunacyfx), Motorbot, HX, and Tru:Tek – at Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema in North Carolina on December 20th from 8 pm to midnight

Episode 242 : Scrumptious

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12.4.12 – Episode 242 : Scrumptious

Show Notes – Artist Patrick Ballesteros joins us to look at Zombambi, Tube Monsters, and much more! Pile some gravy on a plateful of biscuits and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

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Reviews

  • Window To My Soul Pure Black Edition – by Hasbro – by Big C – DCon 2012 exclusive custom B.U.D.
  • Sour Peach Zombambi – by Brandt Peters – 6″ resin figure limited to 66 pieces – $100
  • Tube Monster – by VISEone – 3.5″ vinyl version of previously custom Tube Monsters – Zombie Juice edition available now at TenaciousToys.com for $15

Events

  • Robo Toy Fest & Brick Boutique – toy show focusing on robots and Lego with free adission (or get in an hour early for $5) at the Pasadena Convention Cention December 16th from 10 am to 5 pm

Episode 241 : Holiday Gift Guide 2012

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11.27.12 – Episode 241 : Holiday Gift Guide 2012

Show Notes – The holidays are right around the corner which means it is time for our annual holiday gift guide! Pour a festive beverage and join us for a Toy Break!

Gift Picks

  • LEGO Haunted House – by LEGO – 2,064 pieces – $180
  • Monster Toytem – by Gary Ham – 14″ vinyl totem made of seven stackable/interchangeable pieces – $75
  • SLUG Zombies – by Jakks Pacific – Scary Little Ugly Guys minifigure series – $10 for the 12 pack
  • Weaponeers of Monkaa – by Spy Monkey Creations – buildable action figures – Glyos system compatible for extra interactive play – $12 each
  • Star Wars Ewok Pack – by Hasbro – set of 5 action figures including Nanta, Tippet, Teebo, Kneesaa, and Flitchee all armed with spears, clubs and weapons – $30

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Gift Picks

  • Snowglobe Batman – by Mattel – holiday section at Target – $5
  • Power Trains – by Jakks Pacific – $10
  • Toy Boarders – by AJ’s Toy Boarders – pack of 24 for $5
  • OMFG Series 2 – by October Toys – $10 (arriving end of December)
  • Mini Gnome Bearers – by Sugarpost Metal Art – metal sculpture – $45
  • Whimically Cute – by EeeBeeDee – handmade plush sushi, plush candy, plush pocket owl, and bean bunnies – $8.50 – $12
  • Battle Mountain – Tim Mee Toys – 15″ mountain facade for figure – $20

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  • Justin Bieber 2.0 Trading Cards – darn you Eat More Toys!

Gift Picks

  • Melting Bear MiniQee – by Toy2R – $28
  • Walking Dead Series 2 Action Figures – by McFarlane – about $15 each
  • Walking Dead Minifigures – by Skybound – Michonne and pet zombies – $15
  • Jackorama – custom toy dioramas
  • Just Us League – by DC Collectibles – Alfred E. Neuman as The Joker, Batman, and Robin – about $20 each

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