4.8.15 – Episode 351 : Easy Bottoms

Show Notes – Michael joins us to talk Skeleton Warriors, WonderCon, and much more! Throw some cheese on some chili and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Squid Kids Ink 10-Doh! Contest – win one of two sets of 10-Doh’s by Squid Kids Ink by going to the contest section on the forum and posting your favorite NES game – deadline is April 15th
• Michael Cowart – action figure prototype painter
• Skeleton Warriors – by October Toys – the 20th anniversary Skeleton Warriors action figures are here and we are fulfilling Kickstarter orders as fast as possible – watch for the figures on OctoberToys.com soon!

Blindbox

• The Simpson’s 25th Anniversary Keychain Series – by Kidrobot

Reviews

• Clutter Magazine #24 – free designer toy magazine available at toy stores and online
• BunEwok – by Flat Bonnie – WonderCon exclusive handmade plush – $35
• E Wookies – by Mike Bennett – original art
• Dave Dicks – created awesome Ewok x TMNT print
• Disneyland Egg-stravaganza – limited edition maps and characters Easter eggs at Disneyland parks

Events

• Star Wars Celebration – the ultimate fan experience focused on a galaxy far, far away at the Anaheim Convention Center April 16th to 19th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 24th to 26th
• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA May 16 & 17th

4.2.15 – Episode 350 : Scandalous

Show Notes – Neil Winn chats Emerald City Comicon, Monsterpalooza, and much more! Stay hydrated and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Squid Kids Ink 10-Doh! Contest – win one of two sets of 10-Doh’s by Squid Kids Ink by going to the contest section on the forum and posting your favorite NES game – deadline is April 15th
• Neil Winn – artist, designer, and special effects painter

Emerald City Comicon

• Krystal Lord – illustrator and customizer
• Soundwave Designer Toy – limited edition of 1400 – $40
• The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow – by Jim Henson & Jerry Juhl – illustrated book based on lost television series – $25
• C-3PO & R2-D2 as Blues Brothers – by Imps and Monsters
• Drawings II – by Jake Parker – softcover collections of drawings – $25
• Ewok Print – by Edsio Macco
• Halloween Rat – by Steph Laberis – adorable rodent prints

Blindbox

• Bit+ Paper Toys – by ITP Studios (also visit them on Facebook and @ITPStudios on Twitter)

Monsterpalooza

• Monsterpalooza
• The Art of Creature and Character Design – by Sandy Collora – art book
• Gehenna – by Hiroshi Katagiri – horror film on Kickstarter

Events

• WonderCon – comic and popular art convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA April 3rd to 5th
• Star Wars Celebration – the ultimate fan experience focused on a galaxy far, far away at the Anaheim Convention Center April 16th to 19th
• C2E2 – the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is bringing the best of pop culture to the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL April 24th to 26th
• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA May 16 & 17th

3.24.15 – Episode 349 : Stoked

Show Notes – We have plush Beast Man, MOTULOS, Fizzkids, and much more! Pop open a refreshing Coke and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Squid Kids Ink 10-Doh! Contest – win one of two sets of 10-Doh’s by Squid Kids Ink by going to the contest section on the forum and posting your favorite NES game – deadline is April 15th

Blindbox

• Artist Button Packs Series 2 – by Button Lab

Reviews

• Master of the Universe Beast Man Plush – by Comic Images – 7″ super deformed plush – $12
• M.O.T.U.L.O.S. – by Nerdone – 3.5″ sofubi castle inspired by Neclos Fortress and Castle Greyskull – around $40
• sQuishiepuss – art and sculpture featuring a pug/octopuss mashup
• Resin Customs – by Cesar Diaz – Mr. Cthulhu, Jangles the Pug-Wok, and Hooded Trooper – $10 to $25
• Fizzkids – by Carbonation Toys – PVC figures including Alien Limeade, Bone Crusher Rootbeer, Cranked Cola, Rummy Cola, Vicious Dog Sparkling Water, and Zombie Juice – $15 each

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 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th
• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA May 16 & 17th\

3.17.15 – Episode 348 : Head Crabs

Show Notes – Ben is back for a Banimon Tank, 8-Ball, Tsum Tsums, and much more! Scoop up some cobb salad and join us for a Toy Break!

Blindbox

• Despicable Me – by Funko

Reviews

• Red Army T-011 Bunkerbuster Tank & Red Army Men MKII – by Banimon – Glyos compatible tank is 4.5″ tall, 5 separate vinyl parts, $30 – Army Man is 1″ tall PVC figure, 16 separate parts, $7
• How To Train Your Dragon – by Spinmaster – small figure from Target
• 8-Ball X-Ray & Pink Eye Editions – bu Radioactive Uppercut – crystal clear translucent vinyl “X-Ray” edition and pink tinted translucent vinyl “Pink Eye” edition, both with glow-in-the-dark rubber eyeball – 4.75″ tall, 3 points of articulation, sofubi figure made in Japan – $40
• Tsum Tsums – by Disney – plush, $5
• Gummy Bear Anatomy Puzzle – by Jason Freeny & P!Q – 12″ figure, requires assembly – $50
• Alien Scaler – by NECA – 3.5″ PVC figure – $10
• Head Crabs – by David Chung & 3DRetro – coming soon!

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 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th

3.10.15 – Episode 347 : Yay I Got Wood!

Show Notes – Ben is on the couch with Wooden Batman, Prime Swords, Pose Skeleton, and much more! Dip into some Dippin Dots and join us for a Toy Break!

Blindbox

• Science Fiction Mystery Minis – by Funko

Reviews

• Wooden Batman – by DC Collectibles – 4″ tall wood figure with three heads – $20
• Walking Dead Building Set – by McFarlane – Daryl with chopper – $20
• Prime Swords – by Formidable Toys – interchangeable parts – $35
• Power Lords – by The Four Horsemen – Neutron Blast Lord Power & Dark Nebula Power Soldier – $12
• Pose Skeleton – by Re-ment – available in Japan (and possibly import stores) for less than $20

Events

• Twisted Mouse Show – group show featuring custom figures, prints, and canvases at P!Q in Grand Central Terminal in New York opening March 14th
• 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 27th to 29th
• Monsterpalooza – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, CA March 27th to 29th