9.18.13 – Episode 277 : Fierce Wind
Show Notes – We visit The Four Horsemen during Power-Con to check out Power Lords, Kirk Von Hammett, Severed Foot, and much more! Tear into some King’s Hawaiian bread 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
- The Four Horsemen – designers/sculptors/producers Eric Treadaway, H. Eric “Cornboy” Mayse, Jim Preziosi, Shane Dittsworth, Owen “O-Dwag” Oertling, and Sherri Cook – creating incredible modern action figures such as Masters of the Universe Classics, DC Universe Classics, Outer Space Men, and Power Lords!
Reviews
- Kirk Von Hammett – by KVH Toys – soft vinyl figure made in Japan by Obitsu Toys, based on artwork by Toni Squindo – purple and grey suit versions, each limited to 30 pieces – $75
- Severed Foot – by Ashley Wood & 3A – 1:1 scale severed female foot in high heel – $100
Blindbox
- Marvel Mini Munny – by Kidrobot
Reviews
- Zombies vs. Zombie Hunters – by EMCE Toys – 35 plastic army men style figures – $8
- Toy Boarders Snow Series 1 – by Toy Boarders – bag of 24 plastic snowboarders in 8 different poses – $6
Events
- Brick Con – check out thousands of Lego models on display at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA October 5th and 6th
- New York Comic Con – the East Coast’s biggest pop culture conventionat the Javits Center in New York City October 10th throug 13th