Rotofugi Declares March 8th Toasted Tuesday!

pic via Rotofugi

Tomorrow, March 8th, Rotofugi will be releasing a new batch of Toasted Marshalls by 64 Colors for $15 each. These are all hand painted (toasted). So they will all probably look a bit different. No limits while they last. Buy it here .

I need to get one of these! Hopefully, I'll be online the time they get put up in the store. 

Toy Review : Family Guy x Kidrobot Series 1 Mini Figure

Just picked up a Family Guy x Kidrobot Series 1 Mini Figure Blind Box. First thing to know is that I've been a Kidrobot fan / collector for many years. The past couple of years, there were so many companies competing for your business which in turn led to purchasing less and less of Kidrobot's products. Is it because my tastes in collecting have changed? Prices? Quality? Uniqueness? Yes, it very well could be. More on this later on another blog. (See what blogs have done to me?)

Review Time!!!

First, we are going to take a look at the box/packaging. Off the bat, great packaging. For the most part, Kidrobot has done a lot of great box/packaging art for their products. I really like the nice touch of adding the sticker to the blind boxes so it may help ward off those who open the blind boxes in the store just to see whats in there and pass on it unless it's a chase figure. But I think there will always be those that can find a way to bypass the sticker through opening the bottom or another way. I think it was a good gesture on Kidrobot's part even though it still won't be too effective on box tampering.
Review continues after the jump...

SDCC 2011 Exclusive IDW 3A WWRp Heavy DW Bramble Figure

I guess this is the start of SDCC Exclusives being announced! The first exclusive announced for SDCC 2011 is by 3A which is the IDW 3A WWRp Heavy DW Bramble figure. This looks amazing. I love the WWRps. 3A will also have a second exclusive as well but no pictures at this time. So 3A will have 2 SDCC exclusives this year and a limited amount will be for sale online and at the show.

MattyCollector.com's Collector Appreciation Tour Wondercon Update and Reminder

Mattel / Mattycollector.com will be going on a tour this year with their first stop in Chicago. For the first time, Mattel will have a presence at Wondercon in San Francisco, CA (4/1 - 4/3). If you are entering any either the "Best Local Collection" or "City Celebration" Contests, Mattel is accepting entries now for residents in California (2/20 - 3/18). Click here to read all the rules and information regarding the contests. Good Luck to all those entering!!! The winners will be announced at Wondercon along with pictures of their submission and of the person who submitted it.

Also, just announced is that during the Tour, collectors who attends the shows will get the first chance to purchase 3 JLU 3-Packs for $20each and any left from the tour will be up for sale at mattycollector.com. The 3 JLU 3-Packs will consist of the following:

• Goldface / Evil Star / Kyle Rayner
• Angleman / Firestorm / Killer Frost
• Heatwave / The Flash / Mirror Master

Android Collectibles and More

Android Series 2 will be released soon. If you have not been able to find an Android figure yet, you can still get the Standard Green Android at select retailers right now. Below are pics of what the box and figure looks like.

 This is your Standard Green Android and can be found at retailers such as Rotofugi, Ningyoushi, My Plastic Heart etc....  A list of select retailers can be found here. Last week we talked about Android S2 and the Android Rug that is up for pre-order right now. You can read it here. If you Pre-order your Android rug by March 5th, you will also get a special surprise.

Head on over to the Dead Zebra Shop to purchase the Hexcode Android T-shirt which is available now for $22.

Hexcode Android T-Shirt

Also, if you missed out on the Copperbot Android T-shirt, Dead Zebra has re-stocked this shirt as well. The t-shirt will cost you $22.

Copperbot Android T-shirt

Also a new DIY version of Android and more Standard Edition Androids will be out the same time Series 2 will be released. The release should be very soon.

Joe Ledbetter's La Brea Pico & Wilshire Toy Release Tomorrow

Tomorrow, March 3rd @ Noon PST, You can purchase this limited edition Pico & Wilshire La Brea Edition by Joe Ledbetter x The Loyal Subjects. Limited to 99 pieces. I like this color better than the Lava release and this will cost you $175. Get yours tomorrow at The Loyal Subjects.

Weta Collectibles' Ebay Auctions for Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

Weta Collectibles, who are located in New Zealand has put up 3 auctions on Ebay to raise money for the New Zealand Red Cross. The New Zealand Red Cross is helping those who were affected by the tragic Earthquake in Christchurch. All of the proceeds will go directly the New Zealand Red Cross. Below are pictures of the 3 unique items up for auction.

A Bag End Collector's Edition miniature environment signed by Peter Jackson

A Prancing Pony miniature environment signed by Richard Taylor

A custom Dr Grordbort's Raygun, signed by Greg Broadmore

New Comic-Con Annual 2011 is Now Available

Pic via Comic-Con

Replacing the Comic-Con update magazines is the Comic-Con Annual that you can read for free online or you can download the PDF version. Wondercon is the first show of the year for Comic-Con International. Wondercon will be here 1 month from today!!!

Munky King OMI Series 1 Release, Signing & Trade Party

This coming Thursday, March 3rd 2011 from 7pm - 10pm @ Munky King. Munky King will be releasing OMI Series 1 and will have artists who are in the series at the opening party to sign your OMIs. The first 50 people to purchase a case will get either the Omi Wall Mount or one of  Yoskay Yamamoto's Designs. These will be blind boxed.


OMI was first introduced back at SDCC 2010. I had the opportunity to purchase one of their DIY OMI as well as their exclusive SDCC version. Here are some pics of what I got.

For the DIY OMI, there are 4 different versions as you can see on the side of the box. It is checked to let you know which version you are getting. These are 3.5" tall and comes with an ABS Acrylic Frame and base with an emossed rubber peg. So basically once you are done with customizing this you can display this wherever you want since it comes with frame that you can leave on your desk or even hang it on a wall.

This was the SDCC 2010 Exclusive version. I thought this was really unique and of course since I like the unusual stuff I had to get one. Not too long after SDCC last year, Munky King also sells Wall Mounts that can hold up to 9. They had a bunch of these at their booth filled with many customs by artists who stopped by their booth.

pic via Munky King

I really like this concept! Just thought it was something unique and out of the box.

New Toys at Rotofugi

In case you have not checked out Rotofugi in a while, they recently put up a lot of new toys including the latest toy releases from Super7 which includes the Rose Vampire, Fenton and Power Misters. They also got a load of toys from Japan including Real x Head Mini ChaoQ aka Chaos Q Beans, Pico Pico Beckos etc... They also have in stock the latest Dunnys and Family Guy figures. Check out their website. They have so much awesome toys and if you're in the USA, shipping is only $5.

Datarock Contest!!!!

Datarock is holding a contest and 2 winners will get a collection of Datarock's CDs and Vinyls. All you gotta do is stream their brand new "Amarillion" remix. All you have to do is post the new remix on Facebook or Twitter. Winners will be randomly selected. 1 Winner from Facebook entries and 1 Winner from Twitter Entries. More info/rules can be found here via Datarock. Contest starts today 3/1 - 3/8.

Munktiki x Bwana Spoons Mountaintop Jars

pic via Bwana

This is a collaboration between Munktiki and Bwana Spoons. Moutaintop Jars to hold your cookies or stash your cash.  These look awesome! Makes for a nice conversation piece. I want one. No pricing is available on these yet but the first release will be really small.

Bwana Spoons to Release Rainbow Customs This Friday

Pic via Bwana - A peek of whats to come!

Bwana Spoons is at it again with another awesome release and this time it's rainbow customs galore. He will have a bunch of rainbow colored customs including some mish mashes of different figures. These guys will go on sale this Friday, March 4th at his webstore at NOON PST. 

Mondo Calavera Pheyaos Man Limited Edition T-Shirt

Spotted this on Real x Head USA site. Reminds me of the running Wolverine from the X-Men. This is Mondo Calavera's first collaboration with Real x Head and Onell Design. Mondo Calavera is taking pre-orders for this shirt here. Price is $24 and sizes available from S-XXL.

New Cure Pre-Orders at Lulubell Toy Bodega

Saw these posted up on Lulubell's webstore. 3 New Cure figures up for Pre-order. I love these! Only wish I had more room and money to get these. I'll have to admire them through pictures. Lulubell is taking pre-orders now until March 8th 5PM PST or while supplies last.

Fungah - Berry Version $75

Spooky Boogie $115

Spooky Boogie set with removable Green Gee $165