Episode 219 : Some Assembly Required

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6.12.12 – Episode 219 : Some Assembly Required

Show Notes – Nate Mitchell joins us to show off new goodies from Squid Kids Ink as well as Fonzo, Stellino Unicorno, and much more! Dig into some Dippin Dots and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

News

  • TYO x Indie184 Matchbox Van – 1:64th scale Matchbox van features Indie184 fill on one side and Kweenz Destroy logo on reverse – includes Kweenz Destroy mini Sharpie, Indie184 and TYO stickers – limited to 200 pieces – $20
  • Hasbro SDCC Exclusives – at booth 3329 at SDCC
    • Marvel Universe Masters of Evil box set featuring 3.75″ versions of Radioactive Man, Tiger Shark, and team leader Baron Zemo ($30)
    • Marvel Legends Special Edition Uncanny X-Force Collectors Pack featuring 6″ versions of Archangel, Wolverine, and Psylocke all in costumes from the Fall of Archangel store line ($50)
    • two Kim Arashikage (aka Jinx from GI Joe) figures (red and white versions)
    • GI Joe/Transformers shockwave H.I.S.S. tank with exclusive Destro and B.A.T. figure as well as accessories like engergon cubes and tiny non-transforming Soundwave with cassettes
    • Transformers Prime Zombie Cliffjumper packaged in his zombie head
    • Transformers Fall of Cybertron Bruticus with G1 metallic colors packaged in a book style box
    • Star Wars “Lost Line” packaging 7 pack including Jar Jar in carbonite exclusive figure
    • My Little Pony Derpy Hooves (aka Ditzy) figure ($20)

Blindbox

Reviews

  • Fonzo – by Gary Ham & Freak Store – 6″ vinyl limited to 200 pieces with a secret chase colorway – $60
  • Stellina Unicorno – by Tokidoki – 9″ fleece plush – $20
  • Adipose – by Underground Toys – 8.5″ plush from Doctor Who – $30

Events

  • Anime Expo – at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA from June 29th to July 2nd
  • San Diego Comic Con – pop culture extravaganza at the Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 12th – 15th