6.19.12 – Episode 220 : Blanktastic

Show Notes – Scott Tolleson is in the house for YO, Boner, Zukie, and much more! Start dipping your strawberries in sugar and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Machete Contest – from ZombiesAndToys.com – win this Machete action figure by heading to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite way to kill a zombie! Points for creativity! – deadline June 20th
• Scott Tolleson – visit Scott at SDCC booth 4836 and follow him on twitter: @MrScottTolleson

News

• Help Us Get A $250k Grant! – we are in the process of applying for a $250,000 grant and we need 250 votes to qualify! Head over to the site, login, type “October Toys” in the search box, hit the search button, then vote! Thank you so much for helping us try to reach our goal!
• Tiger Stroll – by Dan Brodzik & Spank Stokes – custom Strolls from OMFG Series 1 are limtied to 10 pieces, 8 of which will be available June 20th at noon PST for $60 – each figure comes with a 16″ x 7.5″ print
• Mr. Pinkterton Qee – by Scott Tolleson & Toy2R – 5″ Mini Qee will be available late July for $28
• TimBrucknerShop.com Launch – veteran sculptor Tim Bruckner has launched a website with new model kits and statues for sale as well as a blog
• Fujisan “Mountain Spirit” – by Bigfoot & Dragatomi – 8″ tall vinyl figure available at San Diego Comic Con with limited print for $90 at Dragatomi (booth 4935)

Blindbox

• Mini 10-Dohs! – by Squid Kids Ink

Reviews

• YO! – by Little House Designs – 7″ tall vinyl figure – 1 in 5 boxes includes art cards featuring artists from the LA area – $22
• Boner – designed by John Ottinger – 4.5″ roto-vinyl figure – $22
• Zukie – by Alison Perez – 4″ vinyl DIY – $10

Events

• Anime Expo – at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA from June 29th to July 2nd
• San Diego Comic Con – pop culture extravaganza at the Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 12th – 15th

6.12.12 – Episode 219 : Some Assembly Required

Show Notes – Nate Mitchell joins us to show off new goodies from Squid Kids Ink as well as Fonzo, Stellino Unicorno, and much more! Dig into some Dippin Dots and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Machete Contest – from ZombiesAndToys.com – win this Machete action figure by heading to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite way to kill a zombie! Points for creativity! – deadline June 20th
• Nate Mitchell – from Squid Kids Ink – blog: squidkidsink.blogspot.com twitter: @squidkidsink – watch for their new Mini 10-Dohs! and Squib plush creations at San Diego Comic Con!

News

• TYO x Indie184 Matchbox Van – 1:64th scale Matchbox van features Indie184 fill on one side and Kweenz Destroy logo on reverse – includes Kweenz Destroy mini Sharpie, Indie184 and TYO stickers – limited to 200 pieces – $20
• Hasbro SDCC Exclusives – at booth 3329 at SDCC
  • Marvel Universe Masters of Evil box set featuring 3.75″ versions of Radioactive Man, Tiger Shark, and team leader Baron Zemo ($30)
  • Marvel Legends Special Edition Uncanny X-Force Collectors Pack featuring 6″ versions of Archangel, Wolverine, and Psylocke all in costumes from the Fall of Archangel store line ($50)
  • two Kim Arashikage (aka Jinx from GI Joe) figures (red and white versions)
  • GI Joe/Transformers shockwave H.I.S.S. tank with exclusive Destro and B.A.T. figure as well as accessories like engergon cubes and tiny non-transforming Soundwave with cassettes
  • Transformers Prime Zombie Cliffjumper packaged in his zombie head
  • Transformers Fall of Cybertron Bruticus with G1 metallic colors packaged in a book style box
  • Star Wars “Lost Line” packaging 7 pack including Jar Jar in carbonite exclusive figure
  • My Little Pony Derpy Hooves (aka Ditzy) figure ($20)

Blindbox

• Grab Zags – by Marvel

Reviews

• Fonzo – by Gary Ham & Freak Store – 6″ vinyl limited to 200 pieces with a secret chase colorway – $60
• Stellina Unicorno – by Tokidoki – 9″ fleece plush – $20
• Adipose – by Underground Toys – 8.5″ plush from Doctor Who – $30

Events

• Anime Expo – at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA from June 29th to July 2nd
• San Diego Comic Con – pop culture extravaganza at the Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 12th – 15th

6.5.12 – Episode 218 : Shame Shelf

Show Notes – Ben is back for Spy vs Spy, Art Passes, Choice Cuts Labbit, and much more! Cut open some cookie dough and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Machete Contest – from ZombiesAndToys.com – win this Machete action figure by heading to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite way to kill a zombie! Points for creativity! – deadline June 20th

Blindbox

• Misko Mini Series – by Kidrobot

Reviews

• Spy vs. Spy – by DC – set of 9″ vinyl figures including one black spy, one white spy, and weapons – $50
• Series 4 Art Pass – by Lunartik – £3 each
• Choice Cuts Labbit – by Frank Kozik & Kidrobot – 10″ Labbit – $80
• TXB Killer & Globby – by Bwana Spoons, T9G, and Toy Art Gallery – set of Japanese vinyl figures – $65
• Masters of the Universe – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – Stinkor & The Mighty Spector

Events

• San Diego Comic Con – pop culture extravaganza at the Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 12th – 15th

5.29.12 – Episode 217 : Get To The Choppah!

Show Notes – Brandon Griffith joins us for a (mostly) Lego episode with Marvel vs DC, Doctor Who, and much more! Crack open a Vitamin Water and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Battle Beast Contest Winner – from Diamond Select – win an exclusive transluscent red Battle Beast – thanks for participating!
• Machete Contest – from ZombiesAndToys.com – win this Machete action figure by heading to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite way to kill a zombie! Points for creativity! – deadline June 20th

News

• STUDS Trading Cards – new Kickstarter to produce Lego artist trading cards

Blindbox

• Series 7 Collectible Minifigs – by Lego

Reviews

• Marvel vs DC – by Lego – new Super Hero sets available now
• Doctor Who Building Sets – by Underground Toys – Dalek Progenitor Room ($20), Tardis Mini Set ($20), and Mini-Figure Tardis Box Set ($40)
• Lord of the Rings & Monster Fighters – by Lego – new sets hitting shelves now
• BrickForge – source for Lego compatible accessories like weapons, guitars, etc.
• Brick Studs – new blog/resource for Lego artists and enthusiasts
• Brothers-Brick.com – blog showcasing Lego news and creations
• Bricklink – buy old and new Lego online
• From Bricks To Bothans – all your licensed Lego news

Events

• They Came From The Streets 2 – Urban Vinyl Daily and UNHeardof have teamed up again to bring you another custom Munny show in Cincinnati on June 1st & 2nd

5.21.12 – Episode 216 : Extremely Geeky

Show Notes – Scott joins us for Star Wars Muppets, Stickers, and much more! Stay hydrated with lots of water and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• 
  Battle Beast Contest – from Diamond Select – win an exclusive transluscent red Battle Beast by heading to the contest section on our forum and posting a picture of your favorite minifigure! – deadline May 23rd

News

• October Toys Interview on Moderately Geeky – check out our interview on episode 5 of this new audio podcast
• Cavey Giveaway – to celebrate Cavey’s second birthday, they are giving away a one-of-a-kind purple polkadot Cavey pillow! To enter, simply create a birthday message for Cavey (a photograph, painting, drawing, computer artwork, a card, or sculpture, anything you like) and email it to holly@heycavey.com by June 26th
• Radioactive Raspberry Ice Scream Man – by Brutherford – this Clutter exclusive 5.5″ sparkly, glow in the dark Ice Scream Man features a flat bottom cone and is limited to 25 pieces – $100
• Frankenstein – 18″ Monster Scale Frankenstein features 8 points of articulation – available late 2012

Blindbox

• Domo – by Toy2R

Reviews

• Star Wars Muppets – by Disney – Beaker as C-3PO/Dr. Bunsen Honeydew as R2-D2, Link Hogthrob as Han Solo/Fozzy the Bear as Chewbacca, Sam the Eagle as Obi-Wan Kenobi/Gonzo as Darth Vader with his chicken Camilla serving as a Stormtrooper, and Kermit as Luke Skywalker/Miss Piggy as Princess Leia- $20 per set
• Birro The Clown – review by EatMoreToys
• Sticker Graphics 2 – book of sticker art with collection of stickers and patches – $50

Events

• They Came From The Streets 2 – Urban Vinyl Daily and UNHeardof have teamed up again to bring you another custom Munny show in Cincinnati on June 1st & 2nd