2.29.12 – Episode 205 : Stink Finger

Show Notes – Still Ben is back for Visible Anatomy Qee, Batman Black and White, and much more! Heat up a blintz and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bearalzebub Contest Winner – brought to you by TheDevilBear.com – thanks for participating!
• Gold Gipper Contest – brought to you by 3DRetro – to enter, head to the forum and post your favorite thing from the 80’s – Deadline is March 21st
• New Opening! – Thank you to Shawn Morrow of Status Studios for our new theme song and Oliver Gwynne of Make Mine Media for the video!
• New Issue of Divulge – don’t miss our monthly installment of Toy Talk in a digital or printed edition!

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• Bots – by Kidrobot

Reviews

• Butthole Bear & Keester Bunny – by Twisted Toys – plush animals with interactive buttholes – $35 to $38
• Batman Black & White – designed by Sergio Aragones, sculpted by James Shoop, produced by DC Direct – 6.5″ porcelain statue by legendary MAD cartoonist – limited edition – $90
• Masters of the Universe Classics – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – subscription Shadow Weaver figure
• Visible Anatomy Qee Bear – by Jason Freeny & Toy2R – 7″ Qee, limited to 500 pieces – $80

Events

• Wonder Con – comics, toys, art, and more at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA March 16th-18th – we will be at booth 185
• Brick By The Bay – convention for Lego enthusiasts at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in San Clara, CA March 16th-18th with models on display for the public on the 18th

2.21.12 – Episode 204 : Tweener

Show Notes – Scott and Luke jump on the couch for Spy Monkey Creations Armory Sets, Fat Tony, and much more! Build your own burger and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bearalzebub Contest – provided by TheDevilBear.com – enter to win your own plush Bearalzebub by posting a picture of your favorite bear and/or devil item in your collection in the contest section on the forum! Deadline is February 22nd
• New Opening! – Thank you to Shawn Morrow of Status Studios for our new theme song and Oliver Gwynne of Make Mine Media for the video!

News

• Lego Minecraft – by Lego – pre-order the new official Lego Minecraft set featuring 480 pieces for $35
• Simpsons Street Art Episode – March 4th wpidoe of The Simpsons episode titled Exit Through The Kwik-E-Mart will feature guest appearances by Shepard Fairey, Ron English, Kenny Scharf and Robbie Conal

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• Series 6 Minifigures – by Lego

Reviews

• Armory Sets – by Spy Monkey Creations – includes 5 complete weapons (42 interchangeable Glyos System compatible parts) – $20
• Fat Tony – by Ron English – 9″ tall vinyl figure limited to 500 pieces – $60
• Hot Wheels Light Speeders – by Mattel – 1:64 scale vehicles with color change ability and light – $10

Events

• Wonder Con – comics, toys, art, and more at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA March 16th-18th – we will be at booth 185
• Brick By The Bay – convention for Lego enthusiasts at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in San Clara, CA March 16th-18th with models on display for the public on the 18th

2.14.12 – Episode 203 : Rootbeer Floats!

Show Notes – Ben joins us for Partners, Big Kid, Matt Groening, and much more! Make it a double scoop in your rootbeer float and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bearalzebub Contest – provided by TheDevilBear.com – enter to win your own plush Bearalzebub by posting a picture of your favorite bear and/or devil item in your collection in the contest section on the forum! Deadline is February 22nd
• New Opening! – Thank you to Shawn Morrow of Status Studios for our new theme song and Oliver Gwynne of Make Mine Media for the video!

News

• Super Geek Show – Super Geek Show will be featuring weekly Toy Break segments!
• Quad Stug Tank – by Ted Terranova – Rivet Wars grey 70 mm vehicle with battle damage – $28
• Gravity Defying Paper Toy – by Robert Curet – new Cupid paper toy defies gravity when balanced on it’s chin – download it for free
• Course of the Force – charity run for the Make-A-Wish Foundation happnening in the days leading up to San Diego Comic Con
• Designer Toys in the Ukraine – solya-i-asha/org.ua and patient6.com – thanks Alexander!

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• Squinkies – by Blip Toys

Reviews

• Matt Groening Figure – by Kidrobot – Simpsons creator Matt Groening 6″ figure – $50
• Partners – by Kaws & Medicom – 8″ tall figure – $180 – sold out
• Big Kid – by Johnny Cupcakes – 5.5″ figure avaialble in classic $35 or blank $30

Events>

• I Heart Munny – group show featuring custom Munnyworld, 7″ Munny, and MegaMunny figures at The Rusted Nail Gallery in Mesa, AZ now through March 3rd
• Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro – second annual show by The Four Horsemen showcasing action figure work seldom seen outside their studio at TT Underground in New York City, NY during the week of February 10th
• I’m a Bad Apple – online custom show featuring 30 custom apples on February 14th

2.7.12 – Episode 202 : Batmanses!

Show Notes – Join us for Anomalies, New Glyos, Squinkies, and much more! Unwrap a candy bar and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bearalzebub Contest – provided by TheDevilBear.com – enter to win your own plush Bearalzebub by posting a picture of your favorite bear and/or devil item in your collection in the contest section on the forum! Deadline is February 22nd

News

• Box-O-Zombies – series 1 features 6 highly detailed, paintable 2.5″ plastic figures in Pale Purple or Sickly Green – $15
• New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – by Playmates – two lines of new TMNT action figures will be released this year including a classic line and one based on the upcoming CGI-animated series from Nickelodeon
• Qee Loves Series – by Toy2R – flocked 5″ mini Qees available soon in pink, white, and green – $28
• Pretty Boi – ESC Toy teamed up with Eno of Tomenosuke to produce five numbered and signed figures with an 8 x 10 print by Yaji & ESC
• Crazy Bathroom Robot U.R.I.-NAL 9000 – free iOs app from Hauke Scheer
• Lego Podracer Contests – two Lego sites are running podracer contests through the end of February – 1) the 101 challenge at PCHLUG where you build a podracer with 101 pieces or less, judged on funny, faithful and fanciful – 2) collectible minifigure podracer challenge (no part limit) at From Bricks To Bothans – check the sites for complete details

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• Sonic Sips – by Sonic

Reviews

• Batman – by Funko – from the Pop! Heroes line – 3.75″ stylized vinyl figure – $9
• Anomalies – by Ni Stuff – set of six clear or dyed minifigures for $15
• New Glyos – by Onell Design – lots of new stuff including the Core Block!
• Squinkies – by Blip Toys – tons of tiny licensed and non-licensed characters and playsets – $10 for 16 figures

Events

• Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro – second annual show by The Four Horsemen showcasing action figure work seldom seen outside their studio at TT Underground in New York City, NY during the week of February 10th
• I’m a Bad Apple – online custom show featuring 30 custom apples on February 14th

2.1.12 – Episode 201 : Kaiju Little Battle!

Show Notes – Ben is back for Doctor Who goodies, Callgrim, and much more! Pour some punch and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Bearalzebub Contest – provided by TheDevilBear.com – enter to win your own plush Bearalzebub by posting a picture of your favorite bear and/or devil item in your collection in the contest section on the forum! Deadline is February 22nd

News

• Hellboy Summer Camp – Trackers Pioneers will host a B.P.R.D. training camp for kids in Portland, OR this summer
• Jim Jam – by Xone Industries – 4″ tall vinyl figure available now fro $20

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• Fatcap Series 3 – by Kidrobot

Reviews

• Doctor Who Personalise Your Sonic Screwdriver Set – by Underground Toys – 8.5″ sonic screwdriver with over 80 possible combinations with light and sound effects – $30
• Plush Dalek – by Underground Toys -$22
• Callgrim & Riac – by Callgrim – characters and vehicles are part of the Glyos Universe – $50 per set
• Bootleg KAWS Review – by Krakit

Events

• Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro – second annual show by The Four Horsemen showcasing action figure work seldom seen outside their studio at TT Underground in New York City, NY during the week of February 10th
• I’m a Bad Apple – online custom show featuring 30 custom apples on February 14th