1.28.14 – Episode 294 : Dinofest
Show Notes – Carlos East joins us for T-Con, Monster Factory, Pacific Rim, and much more! Crack open the smooth peanut butter and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
- He-Man Paperweight Contest – win a 12″ polystone mini bust paperweight from Icon Heroes by posting a picture of your current paperweight in the contest section on the forum – deadline is February 26th
- Carlos East – half of the creative duo known as The Beast Brothers; creators of the vinyl Calaveritas, multiple Dunnys, and tons of customs
News
- Snake Mountain – by Icon Heroes – 16″ tall polystone statue – available now for pre-order for $300
- Creature Card Packs – by Rhonda Chase – Kickstarter for an artist created creature trading card set – ends February 3rd
- LittlePlasticMen – new online toy magazine – premiere Winter 2014 issue features interviews with Anaglyph Sculpture’s Scott Hensey and Plan B Toys’ Jay Borman, along with news, reviews and more! – free to read online or download
- Cool & Collected – new toy magazine – premiere Winter 2013 issue is available for download for $5 or printed for $8
Blindbox
- LEGO Movie Minifigs – by LEGO
Reviews
- Predasaurs – by Dracco Company – minifig dinosaurs with weapons
- T-Con – designed by The Hang Gang and sculpted by Holly Stanway from A Little Stranger – 5″ articulated, vinyl version the ToyCon UK mascot – “OG” teal color and GID versions limited to 100 pieces – “DIY” white version is available for £30
- Monster Factory – mini “super stuffed” plush monster characters – $13
- Pacific Rim Series 2 – by NECA – 7″ action figures of Battle Damage Gipsy Danger, Striker Eureka, and Leatherback – $64
Events
- Toypocalypse – check out the lastest work and newest reveals from The Four Horsemen at Toy Tokyo Underground in New York City, NY on Saturday February 15th