SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Debut Release/Exclusive Vanilla Filling Foster by Brian Flynn x Super7

SDCC 2011 was the official Debut Release / exclusive of Foster the ice cream sandwich with vanilla filling. Foster is from the creative mind of Brian Flynn who is the owner/founder of Super7 and Hybrid Design. Previously we have seen an unpainted black Foster which was only available to SSSS members and an unpainted blue gid Foster which was only available in Super7's 10th Anniversary Lucky Bags. For those that missed out on this deliciously cute figure check out the pictures below.

New Releases at Super7 - Translucent Red Le Turd & Translucent Green Little Prick

Super7 has 2 new releases up for sale today, Friday 8/12 at 12noon PT HERE. Translucent Red Le Turd bty Le Merde & Translucent Green Little Prick by Brian Flynn. Both of these are $35 each.

MTV Geek Twitter Giveaway for Camilla d' Errico's "Tanpopo" Collection & More...

MTV Geek x Camilla d'Errico Twitter Giveaway!

The giveaway includes:
- THREE volumes of the Tanpopo comic series
- A Kuro Plush
- A Specter Plush
- A Buddha Kuro
- A GID “Blueberry” Kuro SDCC/MTV Geek 2011 Exclusive (Signed!)

The Giveaway ends Friday, August 12, 2011 at 12pm EST.

So how do you enter to win? Well visit MTV Geek for all the rules HERE and while you're there check out Camilla's Tanpopo Comic online for free at MTV Geek HERE.  If you prefer to purchase the print version you can buy it HERE.

Visit the Official Tanpopo & Kuro website HERE.

Toy Customizing Workshop with Huck Gee & Carlos East

The Switcheroo Institute for Lower Learning Presents: Toy Customizing Workshop with Huck Gee and Carlos East (The Beast Brothers) at Hope Gallery Tattoo in New Haven CT, Sunday, August 28th at 1PM.

"Learn how to customize vinyl toys with the help of two of the best artists in the business as they team up and work with fans during this workshop at Hope Gallery in New Haven, CT.

The workshop will feature Huck Gee, one of the most popular toy customizers in the World, known for taking his unique Asian Pop style to 3D form; and Carlos East, one of the members of the Beast Brothers who is known for his highly elaborate customs that take detailing to the next level.

This unique and hand-on Workshop will be hosted by Nichole “Baroness” East, some of the topics that will be discussed will be History of Custom Toys, Character Design, Material Application, Priming and Finishing Techniques, Application Demonstrations, and of course presentations by both artists followed by a Q&A session.

The workshop will include an 8” Munny for you to customize along with all of the materials you will need to create an amazing custom. (Paint, Pens, Fabric, Flock, etc) At the end of the workshop you will take home a unique and special custom toy that you designed with the help of two amazing artists. And one very special participate will win a custom by The Beast Brothers at the end of the workshop!"

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased HERE. Space is limited.

Gargamel Thrash Out 7th Anniversary

This Saturday Gargamel's Thrash Out Store will be celebrating their 7th Anniversary, Saturday, August 13th from 3pm to 7pm. Here's some of what Gargamel will be selling for their 7th Anniversary this Saturday. WOW!!! Just WOW!!!

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Rose Vampire DX by Josh Herbolsheimer x Super7

Super7 x Josh Herbolsheimer's Rose Vampire DX SDCC Exclusive and Debut release. This is the mascot sized version of Josh's Rose Vampire. The Rose Vampire DX comes with a removable cape. Mascot size is 6" tall. Pictures show the Rose Vampire DX with and without cape.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Mummy Boy by Brian Flynn x Super7

Super7's Mascot Mummy Boy SDCC exclusive. I'm a sucker for cute mascot items and the colors that are always chosen is always works. This big guy matches the smaller pocket Mummy Boy that was released a while back.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Burgerbuns by Le Merde x Super7

My favorite Le Merde character is Burgerbuns. How can you not like him? Everytime, I look at him, he makes me smile. Check out pics of Super7 x Le Merde's SDCC Exclusive Burgerbuns below. Super7 and Le Merde still have a few of these guys left.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Destroy All Kaiju Taoking by Geof Darrow x Super7

Taoking by Geof Darrow x Super7 and sculpted by Cosmo Liquid. Besides being an exclusive, Taoking made it's debut release at SDCC. Taoking is from Geof's Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot Comic.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Zombiefighter by Super7 x Secret Base

Zombiefighter by Super7 x Secret Base was another exclusive. I heard the Zombiefighter sold out either preview night or by Thursday but these did not last long at all.

Extreme Autofest is back in the Bay Area - August 13th @ The San Mateo Event Center

Extreme Autofest is returning to the Bay Area this Saturday, August 13 at the San Mateo Event Center from 4pm-11pm. This show will also have a B-Boy/B-Girl battle, Cosplay contest as this car show is Anime Themed! Pre-purchase your tickets now for $18 + $2.34 service charge at their website HERE or purchase your ticket at the show for $20 Adult / $12 Children 6-12 (Military discounts also available but check with your local Military Ticket offices for availability).

Save $5 off admission if you bring an empty can of Rockstar Energy Drink Product. Limit 1 Discount per customer.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Unpainted GID Earth Wolf by Josh Herbolsheimer x Medicom

Here's the 1st of many Super7 Exclusives that was picked up. Unpainted GID (glow in the dark) Earth Wolf figure by Josh Herbolsheimer x Medicom Toys. Earth Wolf stands about 10.5" tall.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Painted Clear Seagool by Paul Kaiju x Lulubell

Paul Kaiju also brought with him the 1st painted clear vinyl version of Seagool. Of course I had to buy this too! Inside Seagool you can see the shiny grass tinsel. Loving this painted version. Can't wait to see more!

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Clear Seagool by Paul Kaiju x Lulubell

Paul Kaiju has turned his resin Seagool into Vinyl form by Lulubell. Paul brought a lot of stuff for his turn in the GFS/O'nell booth. He brought a lot of stuff. Sadly though I did not know he was handing out tickets beforehand and got a really high number but luckily I was able to get the Seagool which was my main want. The first one up is an all clear vinyl Seagool. Stands about 4.5" tall.

SDCC11 Toy Haul Spotlight - Clear Greasebat by Jeff Lamm x Monster Worship

Clear Greasebat with paper guts insert by Jeff Lamm x Monster Worship. What can I say, Greasebats are aweseome! No luck with his other figures Stee-Gar & M5 Bravo. There were only 5 sets available. Oh well there will always be more colorways. I was super stoked to get the Clear Greasebat as it more than made up for missing out on Jeff's other figures. Enough of me talking. On to the pictures: