5.6.14 – Episode 306 : Huminal
Show Notes – Fancy Ben is on the couch with Walking Dud, Gipsy Danger, Despicable Me Finger Puppets, and much more! Plop down with some payaya and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
- Bugbite & Pipsqueak Contest – win this set of translucent yellow and glitter resin figures from Chris Ryniak and Amanda Louise Spayd by heading over to the contest section on the forum and post your favorite duo from history, literature, tv, movies, etc. – deadline is May 21st
- Toy Break Robots – by Sleepy Robot 13 – handmade custom resin figures
- Cody Rhodes Superstar Entrances – by Mattel – Walmart exclusive action figure with mustache t-shirt
News
- Little Plastic Men Issue 2 – second issue of this free online toy magazine is available now
- Dripple Series 1 – Mighty Jaxx launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce the first series of the new platform figure Dripple by SketOne featuring designs by 17 artists including SketOne, Huck Gee, Tristan Eaton, SEEN, Luke Chueh, and many more – projects ends May 31st
- Pungas – Kickstarter for 3D printed character designed shoe accessories that transform your shoes into works of art – campaign ends May 14th
- Willo Resin Sculpture – by Kyle Kirwan – 11″ tall rotocast resin designer art toy designed by Kyle Kirwin and produced by Pretty In Plastic on Kickstarter – campaign ends May 22nd
- Dogs of War – by CoolMiniOrNot – this latest Kickstarter game is a euro-style, soldier placement board game of deception, intrigue, and shifting alliances for 3 – 5 players – campaign ends May 9th
- Fabrikations – by Funko – 6″ soft sculpted figures with rotating head and vinyl accessories – Yoda, Boba Fett, Batman, Harley Quinn, and Deadpool will be available in June
Blindbox
- Plants vs. Zombies Mystery Figures – by K’NEX
Reviews
- Walking Dud – by True Cast Studio (Adam Smith, Jason Frailey, and Marty “The Godbeast” Hansen) – production PVC test shot version of the mid-size Walking Dud figure – $30
- Despicable Me Finger Puppets – by Huckleberry Toys – 2″ vinyl blindbox Minion finger puppets – around $5
- Gipsy Danger – by NECA – 18″ Jaeger from Pacific Rim with articulated neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees – includes 8″ long chain sword weapons – $85
- Plan B Toys – while The Dark Crystal busts are sold out on their site, you can still see a catalog of their products and even order their Brothers In Arms line
- Doll Making Supplies – depending on what type of doll you are creating/fixing, there are tons of resources online to find the right supplies like elastic cord, more elastic cord, and latex rubber
Events
- Luke Chueh “Heads” – mini solo show of Luke Chueh bear heads at Clutter Gallery in Beacon, NY from May 10th to June 7th
- Cool Mini Or Not Expo – gaming convention with panels, game developers, miniature painters, and sculptors in Atlanta, Georgia May 23rd to 25th
- Long Beach Comic Expo – celebration of comic books and pop culture at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA May 31st and June 1st