Episode 112 : Space Pussy

3.18.10 – Episode 112 : Space Pussy

Show Notes – This week we have Scott Tolleson as well as Iron Man, General Zoo, Weenicons, and much more! Enjoy a big helping of corned beef and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Concrete Immortalz Contest – two grand prize winners will receive both cover variants of the comic book Concrete Immortalz as well as a large t-shirt – another winner will receive both comics and a final winner will receive one comic – to enter, post a graffiti inspired design in the contest section on the forum – NEW deadline is March 24th

News

  • New from Kidrobot Black – found over at SpankyStokes.com – the newest offering from Kidrobot Black will be this patterned black skull with gold grill from Russ Karabalan of SSUR
  • Gray O-No Sushi – this Rivet Gallery exclusive version of Andrew Bell’s O-No Sushi is limited to 150 pieces and will be available March 16th for $35
  • Tic Toc Apocalypse – by Amanda Visell & Kidrobot – new set of 14 characters set to release April 1st – $9.95
  • Kidrobot 18 – by Frank Kozik & Kidrobot – Kidrobot’s 18th namesake figure is 8″ tall, limited to 1,000 pieces and features green skin, three eyes, and tentacles! – $50
  • TYO x EWOK 5mph Truck – 8″ diecast box truck limited to 100 figures, signed and numbered by EWOK – available March 15th – $50
  • Space Pussy – intended to be a 1,000 piece run, creator Mike Gray is working on raising the funds to produce his 7″ vinyl figure which is currently in the prototype stage on Kickstarter.com

Reviews

  • War Machine – by Hasbro – from the new Iron Man 2 line, this 3 3/4″ figure comes with launching missile accessories, three Armor Cards and display stand – $7
  • Rocket Boost Iron Man – by Hasbro – 11″ electronic Rocket Boost Iron Man features light up eyes and sounds – $25
  • General Zoo – by 27 Fools – General Zoo “Part 1: Origins” 9″ figure limited to 270 pieces – $120 (inc. shipping)
  • Weenicons – by OddCo Ltd. – 3″ polystone figure series featuring various pop icons – 11 pounds (about $17)

Events

  • Rubbish – a found object art show by WKY at the Million Fishes Gallery in San Francisco, CA from March 19
  • Sketchbot Custom Show – featuring custom Sketchbots from dozens of artsists at MyPlasticHeartNYC in New York, NY from March 26 to April 23
  • Toy Street – toy, art, craft, and clothing event at 268 Mulberry Steet New York, NY on April 2nd from 4 to 9 pm – $10 admission
  • Wonder Con – at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA from April 2 to 4
  • We Heart Wood – Jibibuts custom show at Munky King in Los Angeles, CA from April 8th – May 6th