Episode 105 : Hats

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1.14.10 – Episode 105 : Hats

Show Notes – We take a look at Doktor A’s Mad*l, Disney Mickey Monsters, Bossy Bear’s Pal Turtle, Idolz, and much more! Start boiling the potatoes and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Kens Tools Contest Winners – Thank you to everyone who participated and don’t forget to check out KensTools.com for more great sculpting tools!
  • Pinksk8er Contests – Thank you for participating in the calendar contest and congratulations to the winners! Now for another contest! Win a brand new skate deck featuring artwork by Brian Cummings, curtesy of PinkSk8er.com, by posting your own skateboard design on the forum! Hint: You can find templates and inspiration at boardpusher.com and also check out boardpusher.com/octobertoys. Deadline is February 3rd
  • Sculpey Question – Thanks for calling Brian! Here are a few places to order Sculpey from: artsupply.com, Amazon, Blick Art Materials. George also recommends Magic Sculp which is a two-part epoxy putty that does not need to be baked.

News

  • Blond Mrs. Claus – by McFarlane – 6″ repaint of Mrs. Claus from the 2007 Twisted Christmas line – limited to 4,000 pieces exclusively available from William Davis Collectibles for $30
  • January Masters of the Universe Classics – by The Four Horsemen & Mattel – Princess Adora and Battle Armor He-Man will be available on Matty Collector January 15th for $20 each
  • Venture Bros. Toys – by Big Bang Pow! – coming soon: Action Figures, Bobble Heads, and Vehicles Based on the Adult Swim Series
  • Headbanger Kage “Shadow” – by Erick Scarecrow – second colorway of the resin Headbanger releases on January 15 – limited to 20 pieces for $95 each

Reviews

  • Doktor A Mad*l – by Doktor A – 5″ figure limited to 300 pieces – exclusive to LIFT – $42
  • Mickey Monsters – by Disney – 10″ plush – $13 ($6 on DisneyStore.com) – also noticed 10″ plush Vinylmations for $8
  • Bossy Bear’s Pal Turtle – by David Horvath & Toy2R – 3.5″ figure – $15
  • Idolz – by Idolz Toys – Gruntor – stack, wear, or customize them – limited to 3,000 pieces – $10

Events

  • Rock The Future – this art exhibit and annual fundraiser for local Chicago-based music education kicks off Ohno! Doom’s grand reopening in Chicago, IL on January 16th