10.10.12 – Episode 235 : Salty Goodness

Show Notes – Scott is on the couch for Nitro-Mites, Grab Zags, Flesh Bowl Figure Creator, and much more! Request some ravioli 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
• Scott Tolleson – follow him for updates on upcoming releases twitter.com/mrscotttolleson

News

• Yo! and Boner Contest – by 3 Coconut Monkey – grab one of their vinyl figures, customize it, and send it back by October 27th or bring it to DCon
• Manta Raider – by Rudy Obrero & Joe Amaro – on sale Wednesday October 17th at 7 pm Mountain Standard Time for $50
• Ryan Hall – amazing paper art creations
• Stealth OMFG Series 1 – by October Toys – exclusive NYCC color change Stealth edition OMFG will be available when we’re at Onell Design booth 3216 and Big Kev’s Geek Stuff botth 3261 for $10 – limited to 200 sets – for those not attending NYCC, you will be able to order these online, but only during the hours of NYCC

Blindbox

• TeenyMates – by Party Animal Toys

Reviews

• The Flesh Bowl Figure Creator – by Underground Toys – create your own figures by mixing “The Flesh” compound, use the hand pump to fill the molding tank, and see your own Ganger figure! – $53
• Nitro-Mites Series 1 – by Zag Toys – micro sized motocycles with pull back action – $3 at TRU

  To win your own right now, go to facebook.com/nitromites, “like” the Nitro-Mites, and leave a comment saying Toy Break sent you by October 24th!

• Marvel Grab Zags – by Zag Toys – $3 each at TRU

  To win your own, head over to facebook.com/GrabZags, hit the “like” button, and leave a comment saying you saw them on Toy Break by October 24th!

Events

• New York Comic Con – at the Javits Center in New York City October 11th to 14th
• JPK Star Wars Show – at Yoyamart in New York City on October 11th
• A Postcard from New Yorkshire – exhibition of new artwork by Doktor A at My Plastic Heart in New York City fom October 11th to November 12th
• 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

10.2.12 – Episode 234 : Dinosaurs!

Show Notes – Pixel Dan joins us for Weaponeers of Monkaa, Slimer, Mekaneck, and much more! Induldge in some In-N-Out 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
• Pixel Dan – check out his toy reviews and follow him at facebook.com/pixeldan, twitter.com/pixeldan, and youtube.com/mandalorian30

News

• Stealth OMFG Series 1 – by October Toys – exclusive NYCC color change Stealth edition OMFG will be available when we’re at Onell Design booth 3216 and Big Kev’s Geek Stuff botth 3261 for $10 – limited to 200 sets – for those not attending NYCC, you will be able to order these online, but only during the hours of NYCC
• Aardman Batman Action Figure – by DC Collectibles; designed by Rich Webber and sculpted by Phil Ramirez – action figure based on the shorts shown during the DC Nation on Cartoon Network created by the British brains behind the film “Wallace & Gromit” – $25 at Graphitti Designs booth #939
• Misfortune Cat – created by Ferg and designed by Chris Ryniak – 4″ tall Ivory Edition available throughout NYCC as a MyPlasticHeart exclusive at booth #3313 for $55

Blindbox

• Predasaurs – by Irwin Toy

Reviews

• Mekaneck – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – another Masters of the Universe Classics Matty Collector action figure with interchangable neck options
• Plush Slimer – by Underground Toys – 9″ talking plush – $20
• Weaponeers of Monkaa – by Spy Monkey Creations – Glyos system compatible for extra interactive play – $12 each

Events

• BrickCon – Lego fan convention at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 6th & 7th
• New York Comic Con – at the Javits Center in New York City October 11th to 14th
• JPK Star Wars Show – at Yoyamart in New York City on October 11th
• A Postcard from New Yorkshire – exhibition of new artwork by Doktor A at My Plastic Heart in New York City fom October 11th to November 12th
• 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

9.25.12 – Episode 233 : Jay233

Show Notes – Sarah Jo is back with Sundae Girls, The Shadow, Temple of Kung Fu, and much more! Prepare a parfait 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
• DKE Blog – follow Sarah Jo at DKE for the newest designer toys in the Fresh Flash and DKE news

News

• Bruce Lee’s Temple of Kung Fu – by MAD & Round 5 – blindbox series of 28 characters – $10
• Android Foundry Hexagonal & Square Display Cases – approx. 3.5″ diagonal by 4.25″ tall with foam padded base with acrylic that filters out 60% of UV light – $5 each/3 for $12

Blindbox

• Lunartik in a Cup of Tea Mini Series 2 – by Lunartik

Reviews

• Sundae Girls I Want Candy – by Fawn Gehweiler & Necessaries Toy Foundation – first of three Sundae Girls based on artwork by Fawn Gehweiler and sculpted by Dave Pressler – edition of 500 pieces – $69
• The Shadow – by Go Hero & Executive Replicas – 1:6 scale figure of Lamont Cranston as The Shadow with poseable cape & scarf, black suit & hat, 2 guns, holster, shoes & socks, 2 sets of hands with The Shadow’s Ring, and stand – edition of 750 – $130

Events

• BrickCon – Lego fan convention at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 6th & 7th
• New York Comic Con – at the Javits Center in New York City October 11th to 14th
• JPK Star Wars Show – at Yoyamart in New York City on October 11th
• A Postcard from New Yorkshire – exhibition of new artwork by Doktor A at My Plastic Heart in New York City fom October 11th to November 12th

9.18.12 – Episode 232 : Catbear

Show Notes – We take a look at a K-9 Bobble Head, Minifig Displays, and much more! Scoop up some ice cream 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

News

• Uncle Argh Noir – by Scott Tolleson & Toy2R – monotone versions of Uncle Argh available from Tenacious Toys September 19th
• Micro Munnyworld – by Kidrobot – new 2″ blindboxed versions of Munnyworld characters Munny & Raffy be available in red, yellow, white, cyan, and blue in November – $7 each
• Lunartik in a Cup of Tea Mini Series 2 – by Matt JOnes – 17 new mini tea styles (12 fresh flavors, 4 special brews, and 1 super rare Cuppa) – $10 each

Blindbox

• Collectible Minifigures Series 8 – by Lego

Reviews

• Lego Minifigure Display Cases – by Schylling – large version is $23, small version $15 – available in black, yellow, red, and blue
• K-9 Bobble Head – by Biff Bang Pow – 7″ scale resin bobble head of the 4th Doctor’s K-9 robotic dog – $15
• Bite Size Ice Scream Man – review by EatMoreToys, Ice Scream Man by Brutherford

Events

• Temple of Kung Fu Release Party – celebrating the release of series 1 of Bruce Lee’s Temple of Kung Fu by Jeremy “MAD” Madl at Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA September 22nd
• Power-Con – He-Man, She-Ra, and ThunderCats fan convention at the Torrance Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 22nd & 23rd
• BrickCon – Lego fan convention at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 6th & 7th
• New York Comic Con – at the Javits Center in New York City October 11th to 14th
• JPK Star Wars Show – at Yoyamart in New York City on October 11th
• A Postcard from New Yorkshire – exhibition of new artwork by Doktor A at My Plastic Heart in New York City fom October 11th to November 12th
• Battle Babies – custom toy creations

9.11.12 – Episode 231 : Bonsai!

Show Notes – Join us for Bonsai Dragon, Draego-Man, and much more! Stir up your spaghetti 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

News

• Outsmart Originals – watch out for something exciting coming from Outsmart Originals and JPK and be sure to follow Outsmart Originals on Facebook to keep up with their news
• Dudebox USA Now Open – for all of your Dudebox needs
• Transforming Collections – Kickstarter project to fund a 24 page, full color introduction to the world of unofficial Transformers toys and accessories by Phil Reed from BattleGrip.com

Blindbox

• Collectible Minifigures Series 8 – by Lego

Reviews

• Blood & Bolts – by Garrett Loos – customs will hopefully be avialable online soon
• Bonsai Dragon – by Polysoup & Patchtogether – resin collectible is available in four versions Spring (pink), Summer (green), Fall (yellow), and Winter (silver) – $150 each
• Draego-Man – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – part of the Masters of the Universe 30th Anniversary subscription

Events

• Vinyl Thoughts – toy & art show at Life in Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX September 13th
• Comickaze – comic, anime, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA Spetember 15th & 16th
• TOKUSATSU: Japanese Science Fiction – group art show featuring over 100 artists at Q Pop Shop & Mini Gallery in Los Angeles, CA September 15th to October 14th
• El Paso Comic Con – the Sun City’s pop culture and mainstream media event at the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso, TX September 14th to 16th
• Power-Con – He-Man, She-Ra, and ThunderCats fan convention at the Torrance Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 22nd & 23rd