Episode 287 : Holiday Gift Guide 2013

12.3.13 – Episode 287 : Holiday Gift Guide 2013

Show Notes – Scott and Ben help with gift suggestions for the holiday season! Grab a giant candy bar and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Genie Stroll Contest – handpainted custom OMFG Stroll figure from Dan Brodzik from Floating Eye – head over to the forum and post what you want for Christmas (or other applicable holiday) in the contest section – deadline is December 25th
  • Ugly Christmas Sweaters – and accessories

Gift Suggestions

  • Awesome Bear – design by Philip Lumbang, sculpt by Walter “Chauskoskis” Jacott, produced by Dragatomi – 6″ vinyl figure with two points of articulation, limited editions, solid white or Panda edition – $50
  • My Little Pony Backpack – plush pony backpack with 5″ pocket – $50
  • Incredible Hulk – by Hasbro – Marvel Avengers Gamma Fist Hulk Figure – $10
  • Hot Wheels – by Mattel – various styles & prices (including Muppets)
  • Simpsons Tech Decks – by Spin Master – fingerboards – $3
  • Custom Plush – by Flat Bonnie – wide variety of affordable handmade plush – around $20 and up
  • Loot Crate – monthly box of pop culture/toy goodies – about $13 per month
  • Bitta Critta MoonSHINE – by Scott Tolleson & 3DRetro – 5″ glow-in-the-dark vinyl – $50

Blindbox

Reviews

  • Star Wars Black – by Hasbro – collector’s Star Wars action figures – $20
  • IG-88 Jumbo Figure – by Gentle Giant – $80
  • Dunny Evolve Series AP Edition – by Scott Tolleson & Kidrobot – artist proof set of Dunnys with matching engraved wood charms from Ink It Labs
  • Jade Edition Monkey Kung Fu Master – by Hyperactive Monkey – 3″ resing figure – $40
  • Halo UNSC Cyclops Jungle Strike – by Mega Bloks – marine and exoskeleton – $18
  • Walking Dud – from True Cast Studio & THEGODBEAST – 3 different sizes include 2″ mini rubber figure ($15), 4″ mini articulated rubber figure (4 points of articulation – $35-$75), and full sized 7″ rubber figure (5 points of articulation – $75-$150)
  • Art Books – by Baby Tattoo
  • Monster 500 – by Toys R Us – diecast cars with Rat Fink style monsters – $4
  • Fairy Doors – by Bent Castle – tiny display doors – $12 and up
  • Jargoyle – by Plug Uglie – one-of-a-kind resin creatures sculpted around usable jars – $20 – $80

Events

  • San Jose Super Toy & Comic Book Show – 240 tables of vintage to modern toys, comics, collectibles, artists, video game memorabilia, and more at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA on December 7th
  • Robo Toy Fest & Brick Boutique – robots and bricks abound at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on December 15th