3.11.14 – Episode 298 : Asian Magic

Show Notes – Luke Chueh and JRYU join us for SUCKLE, S.H. MonsterArts Mechagodzilla, SD Optimus Prime, Getter Dragon, and much more! Order in some Indian food and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Luke Chueh – robot aficionado and emo bear artist – follow him on Twitter @lukechueh and Instagram @lukechueh
• Jessy Yu aka J*RYU – artist and Chogokin Sensei – follow him on Twitter @JRYU and Instagram @sniperjryu

News

• Mystical Warriors of the Ring – by Fantastic Plastic – pearlescent neon green version of PVC mini figure trio available for $9.00 at KC Planet Comicon March 14-16 at True Cast Studio Booth 330 and Chicago’s C2E2 April 25-27 at Nerd City Booth 750
• Grown Childhood – by Dope Chief – Toy Break viewer Richard Magarin from Canada is using Kickstarter to help create his first line of figures – campaign ends March 14th
• New Power Lords On Sales – by The Four Horsemen – Barlowe Color Concept Ggripptogg ($25), Ophidian Squad Elite ($10), Ophidian Squad Soldier ($10)
• Rivet Wars Prints – by Daniel M. Davis of Steam Crow – Uncle Rivet and Blightun Uber Allies 12″ x 18″ prints – $25 each

Blindbox

• Sticky Ickeez – by Zing Toys

Reviews

• S.U.C.K.L.E. – by Sucklord & DKE Toys – Simply Unimportant Collectible Kitchy Little Eyesores – set of 10 PVC mini figures available in several colorways (most $20 limited to 80 sets)
  Suckadelic – clear pink
  Little Rubber Guys – white
  My Plastic Heart – color change black to clear
  Tenacious Toys – clear blue
  De Korner – clear yellow
  3DRetro – color change dark blue to red
  Toy Art Gallery – clear red
  Suburban Vinyl – clear green
  Diamond Comics – shit brown
  Galactic Jerkbags – clear purple
• S.H. MonsterArts Millennium Mechagodzilla – by Bandai – 6″ diecast and plastic figure with dual laser cannons and flight pack – $95
• Super Deformed Optimus Prime – by Kids Logic – 6″ light up figure with alternate hands and weapon – $120
• Getter Dragon – by Fewture – 10″ tall diecast and plastic figure with removable wings, opening armor, alternate hands, axes, and more – $537

Events

• Emerald City Comicon – the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, CA March 28th to 30th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 28th to 30th
• Star Wars Days – at Legoland California in Carlsbad, CA March 29th & 30th