Episode 202 : Batmanses!

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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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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