1.14.08 – Episode 22 : Naked!
Show Notes – We’ve got Coot (by Wilfrid Wood), Jimbo (by Gary Panter), Luey (by Bob Dob), and Subcasts Ghost Rider as well as blind box fun, news, and the introduction of Toy Brief! You’re the best for taking a Toy Break with us!
Toy Break Stuff
- Call Toy Break – call and leave us a message or ask a question on the Toy Break hotline at 818-Am-I-Good (818-264-4663)
- Continued Contest – win an 8″ Hellboy Qee! Head over to the forum and post a word that rhythms with “hell”, but remember…no duplicates!
- Toy Brief – introducing short, under 2 minute segments from yours truly 2-4 times per week on YouTube
News
- Droplets – by Gavin Strange of JamFactory & Crazy Label – 2.5″ tall figures in 5 colorways releasing soon
- Petit Lapins – by Mr. Clement – 4.5″ figures for about $28 each available in two editions (one with orange scarf and an envelope, the other witb a yellow scarf and a knife)
- Toy Box Heroes – by Hasbro – slightly deformed Toy Story figures coming soon
- Craola Upper Playground Walrus Yellow Edition – by Greg “Craola” Cimkins & Ningyoushi – 100 pieces available now at upperplayground.com for $80
- Designer Toy Fix – episode 3 visits with Erick Scarecrow from ESC-Toy
- Custom Think-Up Figures – by Miscreation Toys – first set of 4 custom Think-Ups include “Deranged”, “Forest Creeper”, “The Burden”, and “Blood Widow” – up for auction now at miscreationtoys.com
Reviews
- Coot – by Wilfrid Wood & Gums Productions – 7″ naked vinyl figure, 400 pieces – $54.99
- Jimbo – by Gary Panter & Dark Horse – 9.5″ tall figure, 750 pieces – $49.99
- Subcasts Ghost Rider – by Upper Deck – 10.5″ tall resin figure, 2000 pieces – $84.99
- Luey – by Bod Dob & StrangeCO – 5″ tall vinyl figure, 3 versions: Smoking, Raging, Drinking – 750 pieces each – $19.99
Events
- Vivisect Playset – toy release party at Gallery 1988 Los Angeles on January 26 from 6-9 pm
- The Long Arm of the Paw – featuring works by Mark Bodnar, Luke Chueh, and Yosuke Ueno at Gallery 1988 Los Angeles from February 5 – February 29