11.20.12 – Episode 240 : Toy Break The World

Show Notes – Holly and Jonjo joins us for Zombre, My Little Pony, Harry Potter LEGO, and much more! Have a hamburger and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Signed Matt Groening Contest – To enter, simply head to the contest section on the forum and tell us your favorite Simpsons character! – deadline is November 21st
• Cavey – adorable plush and vinyl creatures designed by Holly Stanway (aka A Little Stranger
• Toy Con UK – designer toy convention in London, England April 6th, 2013

Blindbox

• Bruce Lee’s Temple of Kung Fu – by MAD & Round 5

Reviews

• Zecora – by Hasbro – My Little Pony glow in the dark figure – $17 at Toys R Us
• Harry Potter Building The Magical World – by DK & Lego – full color, hardcover DK book with exclusive Harry Potter minifigure – $15
• Zombre – by Ansis Purins – resin zombie figure limited to 100 pieces with custom box and comic – $50

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

11.13.12 – Episode 239 : Occupy Toy Break

Show Notes – Chris Ryniak, Amanda Louise Spayd, and Doktor A take over the couch for puppets, Ewoks, and much more! Stir up some stroganoff and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Signed Matt Groening Contest – To enter, simply head to the contest section on the forum and tell us your favorite Simpsons character! – deadline is November 21st
• Chris Ryniak – artist, toy designer
• Amanda Louise Spayd – artist, toy designer
• Doktor A – artist, toy designer

Blindbox

• My Little Pony – by Hasbro

Reviews

• Puppets – from Puppet Heap – plush puppets include Constable, Lucy, Cabby, Mother Hubbard, Doctor, and Toby – $20 each – limited edition characters also available
• Ewok Action Figure 5 Pack – by Hasbro – includes Nanta, Tippet, Teebo, Kneesaa, and Flitchee figures with accessories – $30
• Custom Robots – by Garrett Loos – hand carved, hand painted robot figures

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

10.30.12 – Episode 238 : Everyone Needs A Push

Show Notes – Sarah Jo and The Super Sucklord join us for a pre-Designer Con/Suck-Con extravaganza! Find a weird flavored beer and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Signed Matt Groening Contest – To enter, simply head to the contest section on the forum and tell us your favorite Simpsons character! – deadline is November 21st
• Sarah Jo – from DKE Toys – check them out at booth 124 at Designer Con!
• The Super Sucklord – hosting the second annual Suckathon at Suck-Con inside Designer Con!

News

• DCon Mini 10-Doh! – by Squid Kids Ink, artwork by Scott Tolleson – limited to 50 pieces, $20 at DCon booth 600
• DCon Coins – set of two 1.5″ metal collector coins with antique silver finish featuring artwork by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters – Limited to 100 sets – Each set is $20 and will be available at the DCon booth 100
• Color Ink Book DCon Contest – Download the special DCon image from Color Ink Book and Mr Toast and bring it to their booth 105 to get a free DCon drawing ticket!
• Designer Con – for the most up-to-date exlusives, vendor, signings, and event lists
• 10am RELEASE: SUPER SUCK UP! – Customized Figure Editions – 16 artist editions of 50 pieces each – $100 each – artists include: Billions McMillions, Buff Monster, DrilOne, Doktor A., Ferg, Frank Kozik, Jason Freeny, L’Amour Supreme, Luke Chueh, October Toys, Paulkaiju, Scott Tolleson, Scott Wilkowski, Skinner, Matt Doughty/Onell Design, and Sucklord
• 12pm-5pm SUPER SUCK UP! – DKE wil be taking phone orders at 323-250-DCON (3266) – Don’t leave a message!
• 12pm-5pm SUCKATHON – live broadcast at here at ToyBreak.com
• 3pm SUPER SUCK UP! Artist Signing – with all attending artists including: Billions McMillions, Buff Monster, DrilOne, Doktor A., Frank Kozik, Luke Chueh, October Toys, Paulkaiju, Scott Tolleson, Scott Wilkowski, and Sucklord
• The Sucklord Retrospective Art Show A Losing Proposition: 2004-2012 – art show from the secret archives
• Toy Lords of Chinatown – playing all day at the SuckCinema featuring the Super Sucklord
• SUCKATHON MUG – $10 each
• SUCKATHON VOLUME I DVD – $15 each
• TALKING PLUSH SUCKLORD – 25 each
• DKE 4TH ANNUAL GRAVEYARD & GARAGE SALE – come grab amazing deals on ramdom toys!
• 9am DARK EMERALD HELL LOTUS by CLOGTWO – produced by Mighty Jaxx – edition of 25 – $135 each
• 11am RELEASE: MOUSEMASK MURPHY by Scott Wilkowski – edition of 50 split into two colors, red and black – $250 each
• 2pm RELEASE LABBIT SKELETON by Scott Wilkowski – edition of 50 pieces – $50 each

Blindbox

• Punkstar Frenzies – by Tokidoki

Reviews

• Aardman Batman – by DC Collectibles; designed by Rich Webber and sculpted by Phil Ramirez – action figure based on the shorts created by the British brains behind the film “Wallace & Gromit” – $25
• Pandaimyo – by Jon-Paul Kaiser & Toy2R – Art Attack Toys exclusive Fire Clan Bear 5″ Mini Qee, limited to 300 pieces – $28
• Aldara X Sama – by ESC Toy & Frombie – handpainted 3.5″ resin collaboration – $20

Events

• Designer Con – annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer apparel with urban, underground and pop art at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on November 3rd
• Cavey’s American Cousins – plush party at The Cat and Fiddle Pub in Hollywood, CA on November 10th

10.23.12 – Episode 237 : Benthulu

Show Notes – Ben is back for our Halloween and NYCC extravaganza with Monster Toytem, Johnny the Skull, and much more! Call the pizza dude and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Signed Matt Groening Contest – To enter, simply head to the contest section on the forum and tell us your favorite Simpsons character! – deadline is November 21st

NYCC Recap

• Wiley – by MadKnits – NYCC exclusive handmade plush
• Real Uamou – by Uamou & Real x head – collaboration vinyl figure
• Mini-Greasebat – by Jeff Lamm – slightly smaller version of vinyl Greasebat
• Canne’myte – by Bahglenn Creations – custom resin figure
• Anomaly – by NiStuff – new resin addition to the Anomaly line of characters
• Stealth Crayboth – by Onell Design – Glyos Universe character – $3
• Uamou & Boo – by Uamou – keychain, clear Uamou, and tiny white Boo vinyl mini figures
• TIE Fighter Pilot in Carbonite – by Kris Dulfer – limited edition handcast resin piece
• Hugo Pumpkin – by Ume Toys – cute resin pumpkin figure
• Banigoth Horde – by Banimon – Glyos system compatible PVC figures
• Custom Glyos Head – glyos compatible articulated resin head
• EMGY T-shirt w/ Artillery Shell Container – by ThreeA – NYCC exclusive shirt in vinyl artillary shell – $50
• Platinum Perpetrator – by The Super Sucklord – Sucklord Glyos figure
• Cannibal Fuckface & Rottweiler Herpes – by Monster Worship – glow in the dark vinyl figures
• Mishka Figures – by Mishka – bootleg head by and coin bank by Lamour Supreme
• M.O.T.U.K.O. – by Lamour Supreme – Masters of the Universe Knock Off vinyl figure

Blindbox

• Goon Squad – by Frank Kozik & Kidrobot

Reviews

• Beanie Ballz Spooky – by Ty – plush – $4
• Plush Bat – by Silent Orchid – Silent Orchid on Etsy
• Pumpkin Batman – by DC – 4″ black and orange action figure – Halloween section at Target for $5
• Divulge Magazing – new October issue available now
• Monster Toytem – 14″ vinyl totem made of seven stackable/interchangeable pieces – $75
• Hero Ash – by NECA – 7″ Evil Dead 2 Hero Ash with chainsaw – $16
• Monster High Create-A-Monster – by Mattel – Vampire and Sea Monster starter pack – $20
• Johnny The Skull – by Fotorama – electronic shooting game that projects ghosts on the wall and ceiling – $30

Events

• Designer Con – annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer apparel with urban, underground and pop art at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on November 3rd
• Cavey’s American Cousins – plush party at The Cat and Fiddle Pub in Hollywood, CA on November 10th

10.17.12 – Episode 236 : Smells Like Thor

Show Notes – Nathan joins us for Ewok Scouts, Muppets, and much more! Score some sour cream and onion chips and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Custom Qee Contest – by Carson Catlin – to enter, simply head to the contest section on the Toy Break forum and post your drawing of a bear! Deadline is October 17th
• Nathan Hamill – artist & toy designer – follow him at twitter.com/nathanhamill

News

• Masters of the Universe Wacky Wobblers – by Funko – bobblehead versions of your favorite Masters characters like He-Man, Orko, Skeletor, and Beast Man – coming in December
• Furby – by Hasbro – more interactive and engaging – 10 colors are currently available for $55 each
• Frankenstein and his Bride – by Mezco – set of two 10″ Living Dead Dolls Univeral Monsters featuring 5 points of articulation – available for pre-order for $64
• Manta Raider – by Rudy Obrero & Joe Amaro – on sale Wednesday October 17th at 7 pm Mountain Standard Time for $50

Blindbox

• Avengers Grab Zags – by Zag Toys

Reviews

• 5.5 Customs – custom figures using the 80’s He-Man buck that are repainted and resculpted by Dwaine Espinoza
• Working Class Villains – scupting and customizing
• Ewok Scouts – by Hasbro – set of two Ewok action figures, Wunka & Widdle Warrick – K-Mart exclusive – $15
• Muppets POP! Figures – by Funko – 3.75″ stylized vinyl figures – $10 each
• Kammu – by Nathan Hamill – 3.25″ metal figure – antique copper edition limited to 25 pieces – $75
• Strife & Sire – by Nathan Hamill – 7″ tall vinyl two figure set – 150 pieces – $50

Events

• Designer Con – annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer apparel with urban, underground and pop art at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on November 3rd
• Cavey’s American Cousins – plush party at The Cat and Fiddle Pub in Hollywood, CA on November 10th