Episode 38 : Seriously Though.

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6.2.08 – Episode 38 : Seriously Though.

Show Notes – This week we have Pirates Cosbabies from Hot Toys, Plush Staches from Shawnimals, Lego Boba Fett Maquette from Gentle Giant, as well as news, events, and even a little hate! Thanks for tuning into nother Toy Break stocked full of toy goodness!

* ToyBreak.com as well as our other sites were down for a few days over the weekend due to an electrical outage at our hosting company. Obviously, we’re back online and want to thank everyone who wrote to let us know!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Jaaahws Contest – Win your very own set of bloody Jaaahws by posting a picture of yourself with the classic toy fangs in the forum! – deadline is June 4th
  • Small Toy Break Download – just use the “small mp4” link above for a lower resolution, smaller version (320 x 240) of Toy Break at about half the size in megabytes
  • Toy Break on Blip.tv – reminder to update your Flash player to fully enjoy watching Toy Break on Blip.tv!

News

  • Scavengers – by Kathie Olivas and MINDstyle – series 1 features seven figures, available June 20th for $11.99 each plus watch for two San Diego Comic Con exclusive versions
  • Mimobots Get Bigger – by Mimico – Mimobots have just increased their storage capacity and are now available in 8 GB versions for $140
  • New Exellis Colorways – by Onell Design – two new Exellis colorways include Pyros ane Redlaw, both available now for $8 each
  • Sweeney Todd – by Medicom Toy – 1/6th scale Sweeney Todd figure coming this November for about $170
  • Chelly Chainsaw – by ESCtoy – sneak peek of the upcoming Chelly Chainsaw figure by Erick Scarecrow
  • Señor Blanco – by Atomic Plastic – 8″ tall vinyl piece is the first toy from Atom Plastic, sculpted by Julian Pastorino – 28 euros (about $44)
  • Yoka Competition – by adFunture & Clutter Magazine – download the Yoka bear template, submit your design, and the winner will be decided by public vote – deadline for submissions is September 1st, 2008
  • Skrull Elektra Exclusive Action Figure – by Marvel Select – 7″ figure with interchangable arms and legs, martial arts weapons, and Skrull soldier – $20 from Diamond Select Toys at San Diego Comic Con
  • Skeleton Jack Cosbaby – by Hot Toys – pre-order this 3″ San Diego Comic Con exclusive limited to 1000 pieces for $7

Reviews

  • Boba Fett Lego Maquette – by Gentle Giant – 6″ tall maquette, limited to 1500 pieces, $70 exlcusive at starwarsshop.com – sold out
  • Pirates of the Carribean Mini Cosbabies – by Hot Toys – 3″ tall articulated figures including Jack Sparrow, Sao Feng, Will Turner, and Davy Jones – $6.50 each
  • Pocket Stache – by Shawnimals – 6″ wide plush mustache for $7

Events

  • Step Into Our World – exhibit of Speakerdog art and toys at Here & Now Gallery in Falmouth, Cornwall from at June 2nd to July 6th
  • Welcome to the Retropolis – Doktor A solo show featuring original paintings as well as a few custom plus a limited edition print at Rivet Gallery in Columbus, OH from June 7th to June 30th
  • Deluxe – solo show featuring Ian Millard who works with experimental printmaking and mixed media and will be debuting new creations at NOWherelimited in Nederland, CO from June 7th to June 29th