6.19.12 – Episode 220 : Blanktastic
Show Notes – Scott Tolleson is in the house for YO, Boner, Zukie, and much more! Start dipping your strawberries in sugar and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
- Machete Contest – from ZombiesAndToys.com – win this Machete action figure by heading to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite way to kill a zombie! Points for creativity! – deadline June 20th
- Scott Tolleson – visit Scott at SDCC booth 4836 and follow him on twitter: @MrScottTolleson
News
- Help Us Get A $250k Grant! – we are in the process of applying for a $250,000 grant and we need 250 votes to qualify! Head over to the site, login, type “October Toys” in the search box, hit the search button, then vote! Thank you so much for helping us try to reach our goal!
- Tiger Stroll – by Dan Brodzik & Spank Stokes – custom Strolls from OMFG Series 1 are limtied to 10 pieces, 8 of which will be available June 20th at noon PST for $60 – each figure comes with a 16″ x 7.5″ print
- Mr. Pinkterton Qee – by Scott Tolleson & Toy2R – 5″ Mini Qee will be available late July for $28
- TimBrucknerShop.com Launch – veteran sculptor Tim Bruckner has launched a website with new model kits and statues for sale as well as a blog
- Fujisan “Mountain Spirit” – by Bigfoot & Dragatomi – 8″ tall vinyl figure available at San Diego Comic Con with limited print for $90 at Dragatomi (booth 4935)
Blindbox
- Mini 10-Dohs! – by Squid Kids Ink
Reviews
- YO! – by Little House Designs – 7″ tall vinyl figure – 1 in 5 boxes includes art cards featuring artists from the LA area – $22
- Boner – designed by John Ottinger – 4.5″ roto-vinyl figure – $22
- Zukie – by Alison Perez – 4″ vinyl DIY – $10
Events
- Anime Expo – at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA from June 29th to July 2nd
- San Diego Comic Con – pop culture extravaganza at the Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 12th – 15th