9.3.13 – Episode 275 : General Ackbar
Show Notes – Ben joins us for Smurfs, Hulk, WWRp Medic Grunt, and much more! Order up some lobster mashed potatoes and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
- Calliope Jackalope Contest – from Tomenosuke & Circus Posterus – win this mischievous Kathie Olivas character by heading to the contest section of the forum and post a picture of yourself (or a loved one) in a dunce cap! – deadline is September 18th
News
- AP Shirtle – by Kenjitron – from OMFG Series 2, you can grab the exclusive hot pink AP Shirtle figures for $5 each
- Grim Creeper – by Tim Stephson – vinyl figure project on IndieGoGo until September 22nd – $75 for an 8″ roto-vinyl figure with 5 points of articulation
Blindbox
- Vinlymation Star Wars Series 3 – by Disney
- Vinylmation Jr. Droids – by Disney
Reviews
- WWRp Medic Grunt & Betsy MK2 – by 3A Toys – 1/12th scale set of figures – $60
- Smurfs Micro Figures – by Jakks Pacific – 3 Smurf set $5, larger playsets $10 to $20
- Emeraldpup – by Nathan Hamill & 3DRetro – 2″ Japanese vinyl figure debuting at Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) for about $10
- Hulk – by Hot Toys – sixth scale figure from The Avengers – 16.5″, over 20 points of articulation, interchangeable hands – $300
Events
- Power Con – TMNT, He-Man, She-Ra, and Thundercats fan convention at the Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 14th and 15th