Episode 78 : Reviews Reviews Reviews

5.28.09 – Episode 78 : Reviews Reviews Reviews

Show Notes – Join us for a look at George and Gary Grenade by Michelle Viligura, Kiba the Tomorrow King by Ashley Wood, The Hook Living Dead Doll by Mezco, and much more! Unwrap some fresh caramels and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Curster Custom Winner and Star Wars Galaxy Cards Winner – Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!
  • Abraham Obama Bust Contest – 16″ gold version Abraham Obama Bust by Ron English, limited to 50 pieces, $200, brought to you by 3DRetro.com – to enter, head over to the forum and post a picture of yourself dressed up as your favorite president – be creative and submit a photo, drawing, photoshoped image, etc! – deadline is June 17th
  • The Glyos Cut-Throat Custom Contest – Monsterforge is holding a contest on our forum for a custom ship and exclusive Glyos action figure, hand-sculpted and painted – to enter, simply reply to the contest post in the Glyos section of our forum – deadline is June 1st
  • Toy Break MP3 – use the “mp3” link above to download just the audio from this episode

Reviews

  • George & Gary Grenade – by Michelle Valigura – 7″ plush Gary Grenade explodes for good while George Grenade explodes for evil!
  • Kiba the Tomorrow King – by Ashley Wood & 3A Toys – part of the Popbot Universe, 12″ articulated figure was $100
  • ‘Stache Labbit – by Frank Kozik & Kidrobot – Kozik’s plush Labbit has been enbiggened to a grand 14″ with a dashing moustache – $30
  • Jango Fett Chubby Jumbo – by Hot Toys – 9″ tall Chubby figure with removable helmet and magnetic feet – $55
  • The Hook Living Dead Doll – by Mezco – Series 17 features five new Living Dead Dolls based on classic urban legends including: The Hook, The Vanishing Hitchhiker, The Unwilling Donor, Spider Bite, and Bloody Mary – reserve your set now for $132

Cool Custom of the Week

Events

  • BotCon – Transformers convention featuring special guests, panels, a film fest, contests, and a sales room at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA from May 28th to May 31st
  • Dragon Scout Release Party – for Amanda Visell’s vinyl Dragon Scout (comes with bonus girl and fire and is available in Green girl eater version for $65 limited to 600 pieces or Blue boy eater limited to 300 pieces for $75) at the Switcheroo Workshop in Pasadena, CA on June 6th from 7 to 10 pm