9.8.15 – Episode 370 : No Free Hugs

Show Notes – Scott joins us with our Force Friday Star Wars haul and much more! Crack open a New York Seltzer and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• OMFG Series 4 Contest – win a set of flesh and black OMFG Series 4 from October Toys by heading to the forum and posting the name of your favorite OMFG character in the contest section – deadline is September 2nd
• Scott Tolleson – designer / toy designer / artist

News

• Skeleton Warriors Grimskull – 1/18th scale Glyos compatible action figure on Kickstarter now – campaign ends September 29th
• Designer Toy Awards – voting is open now until September 15th
• Articulated Icons: The Feudal Series – 6″ Ninja action figures and modular wall-mountable bases – launches on Kickstarter September 9th
• Strange Monsters – by Unbox Industries – 3″ vinyl Kaiju monsters from The Last Zectron, Ironhaus Productions, Big Man Toys and Trutek – $12 each – available September 18th
• Famous Last Words – final show at Toy Art Gallery in Hollywood, CA before retail store closing

Blindbox

• Star Wars Micro Machine Vehicles – by Hasbro

Star Wars Force Day Reviews

• Remote Control Speeder Bike – by Air Hogs – 6″ tall, 14″ long remote control speeder bike – $35
• Remote Control BB-8 – by Hasbro – 9″ Target exclusive remote control BB-8 – $80
• Star Wars Box Busters – by Spin Master – miniature battle cube dioramas with dice and game play feature – $8
• Force Awakens Action Figures – by Hasbro – 3 3/4″ action figures with 5 points of articulation – $8
• Force Awakens Black Series Action Figures – by Hasbro – 6″ articulated collectors figures – $20
• Rey’s Speeder – by Hasbro – 3 3/4″ action figure and vehicle set – $25
• Star Wars Hoth Playset – by Hot Wheels – 10″ playset – $15
• Black Series Titanium Vehicles – by Hasbro – $5
• Star Wars Hero Mashers – by Hasbro – stylized 6″ figures with interchangeable arms, legs, and heads – $10
• Micro Machine Star Wars Sets – by Hasbro – $5

Events

• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 12th & 13th
• Son of Monsterpalooza – horror and special effects convention at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA September 18th to 20th

9.2.15 – Episode 369 : Memories

Show Notes – Nate and Linda join us with Monster High, Bane, Graphic Skinz, and much more! Prepare some pasta and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• OMFG Series 4 Contest – win a set of flesh and black OMFG Series 4 from October Toys by heading to the forum and posting the name of your favorite OMFG character in the contest section – deadline is September 2nd
• Nate Mitchell – toy designer / producer / artist and owner of Squid Kids Ink
• LindaPanda – toy designer / artist

Reviews

• New at Squid Kid Ink – Ante Ups Joker version, Ante Ups playing cards, and several mini 10-Doh’s

Blindbox

• Collectible Minifigs Series 13 – by LEGO

Reviews

• Monster High Create A Monster Head – by Mattel – this 33 piece set features a Gore-geous Ghoul head, makeup, tattoos, accessories, and bell jar – $30
• Bane – by Mattel – DC Comics Multiverse Batman Arkham Origins with 14 points of articulation – $17
• Graphic Skinz Design Studio – by MEGA Brands – motorized vacuum chamber applies Graphic Skinz transfers in mere seconds – $20

Events

• Dragon Con – largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film spanning multiple hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA September 4th through 7th
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 12th & 13th
• Son of Monsterpalooza – horror and special effects convention at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA September 18th to 20th

8.26.15 – Episode 368 : Keep Working The Balls

Show Notes – Ben joins us for Ant-Man, Walking Dead Crossbow, Catbug, and much more! Wrangle some ramen and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• OMFG Series 4 Contest – win a set of flesh and black OMFG Series 4 from October Toys by heading to the forum and posting the name of your favorite OMFG character in the contest section – deadline is September 2nd

Reviews

• Marvel Infinite Series Ant-Man & Ant – by Hasbro – two figures set includes 3 3/4″ Ant-Man figure and flying ant – $20
• Marvel Select Ant-Man – by Diamond Select – 7″ action figure with 16 points of articulation and 1 3/4″ tiny Ant-Man – $25

Blindbox

• Li’l Gotham Mini Figures – by Kotobukiya

Reviews

• The Walking Dead Foam Dart Crossbow – by Skybound – shoots up to 60 feet and includes 6 foam darts – $40 at skybound.com
• Catbug Pounce – by We Love Fine – $25
• Build-A-Minion Arctic Kevin/Banana – by Thinkway Toys – articulated figures with banana costume

Events

• San Jose Super Toy & Comic Book Show – 250 tables of vintage to modern toys, comics and collectibles at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA August 29th & 30th
• Dragon Con – largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film spanning multiple hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA September 4th through 7th
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 12th & 13th
• Son of Monsterpalooza – horror and special effects convention at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA September 18th to 20th

8.19.15 – Episode 367 : Extra Screw Holes

Show Notes – We have Figma 231, Star Wars Elite, and much more! Whip up some egg salad and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• OMFG Series 4 Contest – win a set of flesh and black OMFG Series 4 from October Toys by heading to the forum and posting the name of your favorite OMFG character in the contest section – deadline is September 2nd

News

• Sesame Street to Start Airing First on HBO – the next five seasons of Sesame Street will first air on HBO before going to PBS and will include 35 episodes per year
• Target Gender Labels – Target is in the process of removing gender labels from most of its children’s departments

Blindbox

• Bearbrick Series 28 – by Medicom

Reviews

• Figma 231 – by Max Factory – 15.5 cm tall action figure includes High Frequency Vibration Swords and Pressure Cannon – $40 to $60
• Star Wars Elite – by Disney – D23 exclusive set of diecast figures, limited to 500 – includes Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous, Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, C3PO, and R2D2 – $200
• Wicket Figure – by DeAgostini – 1/32 scale lead Ewok
• Ewok – by Build-A-Bear – 10″ plush mini Ewok – $12.50
• F.U.K. Series 4 – by Renones Lab – artist pack of 20 cards – $16

Events

• San Jose Super Toy & Comic Book Show – 250 tables of vintage to modern toys, comics and collectibles at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA August 29th & 30th
• Dragon Con – largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film spanning multiple hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA September 4th through 7th
• Long Beach Comic Con – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA on September 12th & 13th
• Son of Monsterpalooza – horror and special effects convention at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA September 18th to 20th

8.11.15 – Episode 366 : Still Batman

Show Notes – Batman is on the couch with Marty McFly, Rocket and Groot, Captain America, and much more! Get a chicken and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• OMFG Series 4 Contest – win a set of flesh and black OMFG Series 4 from October Toys by heading to the forum and posting the name of your favorite OMFG character in the contest section – deadline is September 2nd

News

• Nick Cave Figures – by Plasticgod & 3DRetro
• Felipe – by Juan Muniz & 3DRetro

Blindbox

• Skele-Treks – by NECA

Reviews

• Batman Black and White – by DC Collectibles & Mike Mignola – 7.5″ statue – $80
• Avengers Age of Ultron Artist Mix Series – by Hot Toys & Touma – seven stylized figures approximately 5 1/2″ tall – $40 each (Hulkbuster $130)
• Marty McFly – by Hot Toys – 1/6th scale articulated figure with interchangeable hands, accessories, and outfits – $225
• Rocket and Groot – by Hot Toys – set of two 1/6th scale articulated figures with interchangeable hands – $360
• Gus Gus POP! – by Funko – removable mouse in Cinderella slipper – $10

Events

• D23 Expo – celebrate everything Disney at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA August 14th to 16th
• San Jose Super Toy & Comic Book Show – 250 tables of vintage to modern toys, comics and collectibles at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA August 29th & 30th