6.19.13 – Episode 265 : New Directions
Show Notes – J-Ryu joins us to talk about the toy biz, Stinky Ginger, Calliope Jackalope, Stingy Jack, and much more! Unwrap some Riesen and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
- Outer Space Men Contest – win a set of Outer Space Men Series 5 Infinity Edition Gemini & Orbitron figures plus Deluxe Cyclops, courtesy of The Four Horsemen, by posting which of The Horsemen’s new Raven line is your favorite – deadline is June 26th
- J*Ryu – artist, entrepreneur, toyventurer – follow him @JRYU
Countdown To Comic Con
- Stark Shield – by Dark Horse – 7″ replica from Game of Thrones limited to 1,200 pieces – $30 at booth 2615
- Harley Quinn Mez-Itz Clip-On – by Mezco – 2″ figures with 5 points of articulation and a metal ring – available at Mezco booth 3445
- Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Three Pack – by Mezco – set of three 2″ figures including Superman, Jor-El, and General Zod, each with 5 points of articulation – limited to 1200 pieces – available at Mezco booth 3445
- Mez-Itz 1966 Batmobile with Batman & Robin – by Mezco – Batmobile and 2″ versions of 1966 style Batman and Robin with 5 points of articulation – available at Mezco booth 3445
- Wookie Babee & Super Babee – by Fat Rabbit Farm – 15″ and 19″ exclusive handmade plush characters – pre-order until July 7th or visit Fat Rabbit Farm booth 4535
- DC Super Powers Riddler Be@rbrick – by Diamond Select – limited to 1500 pieces
- DC Super Powers Superman Be@rbrick – by Diamond Select – limited to 2500 pieces
- Jay & Silent Bob Minimates – by Diamond Select – limited to 3000 pieces
- Lost In Space Black & White Minimates – by Diamond Select – Doctor Zachary Smith & The Robot two pack
- Robby the Robot Die-cast Figure – by Diamond Select – Previews exclusive blue version and purple version – limited to 200 pieces each
- Star Wars R2-B1 Bank – by Diamond Select – his Previews eclusive “fan favorite” repair droid from Naboo is limited to 1500 pieces
- he Walking Dead Hershel’s Farm Minimates – by Diamond Select – Rick Grimes and Hershel Green Minimates set limited to 3000 pieces
- Wolverine Saga Minimates – by Diamond Select – set of four Minimates including Logan-san, Spacesuit Wolverine, Ultimate Wolverine, and Symbiote Wolverine – limited to 3000 pieces
Blindbox
- Series 10 Collectible Mini Figs – by LEGO
Reviews
- Calliope Jackalope – by Kathie Olivas of Circus Posterus – Ivory edition, limited to 120 pieces – $95
- Pickled Stinky Ginger – by Chris Ryniak of Circus Posterus – Pickled Ginger colorway, limited to 120 pieces – $89
- Stingy-Jack – by Brandt Peters of Circus Posterus – Old Timey edition, limited to 100 pieces – $95
Events
- UglyCon – art, plush, comics, and more from UglyDoll Giant Robot June 15th to 26th
- Anime Expo – at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA July 4th to 7th
- San Diego Comic Con – comic and popular art convention at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 18th through 21st