Episode 122 : Lucky Tiger

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6.3.10 – Episode 122 : Lucky Tiger

Show Notes – Daniel Goffin joins us for PecanPals, Bad Pete Boba Fett, more Masters of the Universe Classics, and much more! Dig into that potato salad and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • The Krakit / Idle Contest Winner – Thank you to everyone for participating and an extra big thanks to Daniel for creating a custom Maneki Tora for the winner!
  • Half Dead Fred Contest – brought to you by ZombiesAndToys.com – this bust was available over at their site for $45, but is sold out – post your favorite zombie type thing in the contest section of the forum – deadline is June 23

News

  • A-Team Toys – by Jazwares – line includes 3 3/4″ action figures ($6 each), van with sound effects ($30), and 12″ B.A. Baracus and Hannibal Smith collector figures with voice chips ($20 each)
  • Shocker Toys Summer Exclusives – SDCC: The Blank 6″ (Dick Tracy), The Blue Beetle 6″ (Dan Garret), Barry Hubris 6″ (The Tick), Shinigami Mallow (Soul Eater) – Wizard World Tour: Hunter Rose 6″ (Grendel) and Mallow versions of: The Maxx, Mr. Gone and Lazerman
  • Monster Workshop’s Paper Toy Competition – to enter, download the paper toy Tonk (provided by Alexander Gwynne) and submit your most creative design! – deadline is June 13th

Blindbox

Reviews

  • MOTUC – by Mattel & The Four Horsemen – Evil-Lyn ($20), Optikk ($20), and Tytus ($40)
  • Bad Pete Boba Fett – by Disney – in celebration of Star Wars weekends at the Disney parks, their newest line up of Star Wars/Disney action figures include Mickey Mouse as Luke Skywalker, Minnie Mouse as Princess Leia in Boushh disguise, Donald Duck as Han Solo trapped in Carbonite, Goofy as C-3PO, and Bad Pete as Boba Fett – available at Disney World and Disneyland – $9 each
  • Jac Jac – by Noferin – 5.5″ monotone Pecanpal is handmade from 100% sustainably harvested rubber wood and is a limited edition of 300 pieces – $45

Events

  • Netzwerk and Musashinto Tech – solo exhibitions by Daniel Goffin and Martin Osuna at Toy Art Galley in Hollywood, CA from May 28 to June 12
  • Fuego Ozomahtli Release – Jesse Hernandez will be on hand to sign and sketch during this figure release (limited to 50 pieces) at MyPlasticHeart in New York City, NY on June 4th from 7 to 9 pm
  • To (Re) Collections – creating toys and remembering the past with dozens of artists at Lulubell Toy Bodega in Tucson, AZ from June 5th to June 29th
  • The Vader Project – last chance to see 100 custom Darth Vader helmets before they leave for auction! Show is at 6812 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA with opening party June 11th (DJs The Crystal Pharaoh and The Sucklord) and the show runs from June 12 to 20 with a catalog signing with over 20 artists on June 12th at 2 pm