5.20.14 – Episode 308 : Marty McBen
Show Notes – Ben is here with the Hot Toys 1966 Batman, Bravest Warriors figures, the Berlin Wall, and much more! Sauce those wings 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
News
- Crayon Carvings – by Hoang Tran – intricately carved crayon tops feature pop culture icons such as R2-D2, Jack Skellington, Captain America, Hello Kitty, and many more – average $25 to $50 each
- Godzilla “Kawakita” Statue – by Cinemaquettes – 3.5′ high, 2′ wide, and 5′ long giant Godzilla statue – available for pre-order for $3,000
Blindbox
- Simpsons Minifigs – by LEGO
Reviews
- Bravest Warriors Figures – by We Love Fine & Pop Culture Shock – individually packaged bendies of Chris (5″ tall), Danny (5″ tall), Beth (4 1/2″ tall ), and Wallow (5″ tall) – $35we
- Berlin Wall – 2.25″ x 6.25″ statue commemorates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall – replica of the piece at the Reagan Library – $30
- Vasquez Rocks – by Yancy Calzada – approximately 4″ high dense plaster on wood base replica of iconic Los Angeles location – email gwangi59@hotmail.com with purchase inquiries
- LEGO Star Wars Travel Chess Set – by Avi Solomon – custom LEGO model up for consideration on ideas.lego.com – it uses microfigures from the Battle of Hoth game set and includes a 16×16 black & white LEGO Chess baseplate
- 1966 Batman – by Hot Toys – 1/6th scale figure multiple sets of hands, three different faciel expressions, and accessories (like Bat Shark Repellent and bomb) – $200
Events
- Cool Mini Or Not Expo – gaming convention with panels, game developers, miniature painters, and sculptors in Atlanta, Georgia May 23rd to 25th
Panels George & Ayleen will be on:
Friday 3 pm – Table Top Made The Internet Star
Sunday 12 pm – Creator Owned: Pursuing Your Passion - 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
- Worlds Greatest One of One Custom Toy Show – group custom show curated by Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriquez at ‘dA Center for the ARTS in Pomona, CA on June 14th