Episode 276 : Pacman Man

9.10.13 – Episode 276 : Pacman Man

Show Notes – Ben is in the studio for Zoidberg, Hi-Fructose, Pacman Ghost Lamp, and much more! Tear into some cheesy breadsticks 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
  • Victory Deluxe – pop culture prints
  • Resin Goodies – by Alex Schwartz – resin creatures and robot!

Reviews

  • Zoidberg – by Kidrobot – 6″ vinyl figure – $50
  • Space Ghost & Blip – by Jazwares – very articulated 6″ action figure – around $15
  • Hi-Fructose Collected Edition 3 Box Set – set contains the 300+ page hard cover book, with introduction by Morgan Spurlock, expanded art features and interviews from 40 artists and additional fold-out spreads exclusive to the book – limited to 2500 copies – $75

Blindbox

  Reviews
  • Mini Dam Gun – by Kidrobot – 3″ Kidrobot Bot with snap-together mask, armor, shield and sword, and decals – $15
  • Pacman Ghost Lamp – by Kidult – over 7″ Pacman Ghost lamp can change to 16 colors with remote – $50 (if you’re in the UK, firebox.com)
  • Jargoyle – by Plug Uglie – one-of-a-kind resin creatures sculpted around usable jars
  • Villainous – by Paul Constantakis – “A young boy’s bedroom reveals the fate of some of his toys.” – used with permission from Paul Constantakis – go check out his work!

Events

  • Power Con – TMNT, He-Man, She-Ra, and Thundercats fan convention at the Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA September 14th and 15th