3.23.16 – Episode 381 : Japants

Show Notes – Scott joins us for a Japan recap including toys, Wonder Festival, Disneyland, and much more! Order up some breakfast for dinner and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Scott Tolleson – designer / toy designer / artist – follow him at @mrscotttolleson and @mrscotttolleson

Reviews

• Wonder Festival
• Muju Star Traveller Sculpture – by Miss Muju – Kickstarter for new figure from Muju Studio

Events

• WonderCon – pop culture con at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA March 25th-27th
• 24 Hour Toy Break – we will be broadcasting live with guests, artists, and goodies from 5 pm PST April 1st to 5pm on the 2nd
• Emerald City Comicon – pop culture con at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA April 7th-10th
• Monsterpalooza – horror convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA April 22nd-24th
• BrickCan – LEGO fan convention at the River Rock Casino in Vancouver, Canada April 23rd-24th
• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on January 9th & 10th

12.24.15 – Episode 380 : Merry Chuehmas!

Show Notes – Luke celebrates the holidays with us with Star Wars action figures, Kosrobot, Tsum Tsums, and much more! Pull up a big bowl of ramen and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Luke Chueh – artist and designer – follow him at @lukechueh and @lukechueh

Reviews

• S.H. Figurearts Stormtrooper & Darth Vader – by Bandai – approximately 6″ action figures – $75-$85 each
• Black Series Stormtrooper & Darth Vader – by Hasbro – 6″ action figures – $20 each

Blindbox

• South Park Many Faces of Cartman – by Kidrobot

Reviews

• Cosmos Cold Dreary One – by Kosrobot – 6″ articulated resin figure, edition of 50, comes with two stickers – $50
• YodaStein – by Toygoons – 4″ resin figure – $20 (sold out)
• Followers of Goldenrod – by 2bitHACK – custom carded resin 3.75″ scale Ewok action figure – $40
• Tsum Tsums – by Disney – vinyl characters nine pack – $15
• Everyone Needs A Lot of Heada – by Luke Chueh & Clutter – large vinyl bear head

Events

• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on January 9th & 10th
• Well Played: The Art of Tim Bruckner – sculptor Tim Bruckner exhibiting new work at Krab Jab Studios in Seattle, WA from January 9th to February 6th

12.13.15 – Episode 379 : DCon 2015 Wrap Up

Show Notes – Doktor A joins us for a DCon wrap up with goodies from Designer Con 2015! Caffinate yourself and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Doktor A – artist and designer – follow him at @Doktor_A and @Mechtorians

Designer Con 2015 Wrap Up

• Designer Con – annual toy and art convention in Pasadena, CA
• more show notes coming soon!

Events

• Bricks LA – LEGO fan convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on January 9th & 10th

11.20.15 – Episode 378 : The DKE Episode

Show Notes – Sarah Jo shares the DKE Toys Designer Con 2015 exclusives! Dish up some dumplings and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Protestrooper Contest Winner – win a custom Protestrooper from Special Ed Toys by following @ToyBreak on twitter and tweeting your favorite Star Wars quote (along with @Toybreak) – deadline is November 11th

DKE Toys DCon Exclusives

• DKE Blog – details on all of the DCon 2015 exclusives as well as future releases and more from DKE!

Blindbox

• Collectible Minifigs Series 14 – by LEGO

Events

• Designer Con – designer toy and art convention at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on November 21st & 22nd

11.28.15 – Episode 377 : The Out Of Order One

Show Notes – Corwin & Geoff Webb are on the couch with Loot Crate, Star Wars, Ewoks, and much more! Have some fried pickles and join us for a Toy Break!

Toy Break Stuff

• Corwin Webb – artist and designer – follow him at @corwinwebb
• Geoff Webb – animator and story board artist – follow him at @gwanimation

News

• Irresponsibility – the Mr Toast Card Game – by Dan Goodsell – campaign on IndieGoGo until December 1st – part of the Hasbro Gaming Lab

Blindbox

• Imaginext Series 5 – by Fisher-Price

Reviews

• October 2015 Loot Crate – monthly subscription box – October theme is Time
• Jumbo Ewok Figures – by Gentle Giant – $80
• They Live – by Super Secret Fun Club – custom set of carded figures – $60
• Movember Team Moustache Cash Stash – info