Episode 314 : Poke Me!

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7.8.14 – Episode 314 : Poke Me!

Show Notes – Yukari and Nathan join us with SDCC exclusives, Luke brings a robot, and much more! Dive in to some hummus and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

  • Staks Contest – win this Staks figure from Keir’s Eye by going to the contest section on the forum at ToyBreak.com and post your favorite sci-fi quote – deadline is July 30th
  • Yukari Fujimoto – plush artist from Flat Bonnie
  • Nathan Hamill – artist and designer
  • Luke Chueh – emo bear artist and designer

Countdown To Comic Con

  • Mattel
    – Batman Arkham Knight Batmobile with lights and sound – $85
    – DC Classic TV Series Batman Utility Belt – 43″ belt and 12″ Batarang from teh 1960s tv series – $125
    – DC Comic Total Heroes Ultra Cyborg action figure – $25
    – DCU Classics Doomsday action figure – $35
    – Disney Pixar Cars 2014 Special Edition Neon Racers Gift Pack with diecast Lightning McQueen and Shu Todoroki – $50
    – Ever After High Cerise Wolf doll – $30
    – Hot Wheels Aston Martin DB5 – $20
    – Hot Wheels Star Wars Darth Vader Vehicle – $40
    – Hot Wheels The Homer – $30
    – Turbo Charged Max Steel w/Weaponized Steel action figure – $20
    – Monster High Manny Taur & Iris Clops 2-Pack – $40
    – Goat Man Masters of the Universe Classics action figure – $27
    – Masters of the Universe® Classics Hordak with Imp action figure – $30

  • Funko

    – Invisible ReAction Predator with green blood splatter
    – POP Luke and Wampa set
    – POP Buffy
    – POP Fred & Barney set in three colorways
    – POPHannibal Lecter
    – SpongeBob SquarePants / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mash up
    – Disney Mystery Minis
    – Jayne Cobb and Malcolm Reynolds ReAction figures

  • Toys R Us – at Entertainment Earth booth 2343

    – Winged Fairy Maleficent
    – My Little Pony Queen Chrysalis Doll
    – My Little Pony Equestria Girls Zecora Doll
    – Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Legacy Lord Zedd
    – G.I. Joe Danger at the Docks: Urban Assault Vehicle 2-pk.
    – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Figures
    – Star Wars The Black Series – Cantina Showdown Play Set

Blind Box

Reviews

  • Handmade Plush – by Flat Bonnie – 10″ to 12″ tall handmade plush characters including Bunny, Sugar Glider, Red Panda, Sloth, and more – $17 to $35 – SDCC exclusive Sparq Baby Dragon plush $40 at Giant Robot booth 1729
  • CrushPup – by Nathan Hamill & 3DRetro – translucent orange Japanese vinyl – $10 at 3DRetro booth 5049
  • Bitch – by Luke Chueh & Munky King – SDCC exclusive black and gold version at Munky King booth 4851
  • Full Metal Ghost – by Threezero – 1/12th scale (18″) robot with over 100 articulation parts, Katana Sword, lights, and pilot with interchangeable heads – $320

Events

  • Clutter’s Custom Showing – group custom exhibition at Clutter Gallery in Beacon, NY from July 12th to August 1st
  • San Diego Comic Con – comic and popular art convention at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 24th to 27th

    Toy Break Panel – Making It Happen : Independent Toy Design – Thursday 8-9pm room 32AB

  • Real Live – new work from Leecifer in the Project Room at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM August 1st to September 2nd