10.17.12 – Episode 236 : Smells Like Thor

Show Notes – Nathan joins us for Ewok Scouts, Muppets, and much more! Score some sour cream and onion chips and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Custom Qee Contest – by Carson Catlin – to enter, simply head to the contest section on the Toy Break forum and post your drawing of a bear! Deadline is October 17th
• Nathan Hamill – artist & toy designer – follow him at twitter.com/nathanhamill

News

• Masters of the Universe Wacky Wobblers – by Funko – bobblehead versions of your favorite Masters characters like He-Man, Orko, Skeletor, and Beast Man – coming in December
• Furby – by Hasbro – more interactive and engaging – 10 colors are currently available for $55 each
• Frankenstein and his Bride – by Mezco – set of two 10″ Living Dead Dolls Univeral Monsters featuring 5 points of articulation – available for pre-order for $64
• Manta Raider – by Rudy Obrero & Joe Amaro – on sale Wednesday October 17th at 7 pm Mountain Standard Time for $50

Blindbox

• Avengers Grab Zags – by Zag Toys

Reviews

• 5.5 Customs – custom figures using the 80’s He-Man buck that are repainted and resculpted by Dwaine Espinoza
• Working Class Villains – scupting and customizing
• Ewok Scouts – by Hasbro – set of two Ewok action figures, Wunka & Widdle Warrick – K-Mart exclusive – $15
• Muppets POP! Figures – by Funko – 3.75″ stylized vinyl figures – $10 each
• Kammu – by Nathan Hamill – 3.25″ metal figure – antique copper edition limited to 25 pieces – $75
• Strife & Sire – by Nathan Hamill – 7″ tall vinyl two figure set – 150 pieces – $50

Events

• Designer Con – annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer apparel with urban, underground and pop art at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on November 3rd
• Cavey’s American Cousins – plush party at The Cat and Fiddle Pub in Hollywood, CA on November 10th