Saturday, July 28, 2012

Chima Group's Lineup for Summer Wonder Festival 2012

Chima Group announced their full lineup of new releases for the Summer Wonder Festival this coming Sunday, July 29th.

From Left to Right:
  • Formal (Banana Coat version) Debut Release
  • Ten-Gallon (Pop Soda Version)
  • Amedas (Cranberry Soda Version)
  • Amedas (Beibipinku × Peacock Blue Boots version)
  • Wool (orange-yellow with Blue turquoise scarf)

Friday, July 27, 2012

Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink Triple Crown Monster's First Painted Release

The first painted release of Triple Crown Monster will be on Saturday, July 28th at the Yo Yo Expert Table during the Triple Crown of Yo Yo held in Millennium Park in Chicago, IL. The Triple Crown if Free and Open to the Public.

Triple Crown Monster is designed by Chris Ryniak and sculpted by Scott Wetterschneider at Shinbone Creative and is produced by Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi. Triple Crown Monster stands 7inches tall. 

Limited to 50pieces. $100 + tax.
A few pieces will also be reserved for the World Yo Yo Contest held in August in Orlando...and any remaining pieces will be sold by Triple Crown of Yo Yo, so keep your eye on their news page for updates.

Also available at the show will be the unpainted orange TCM for $80. Any left over will be sold through their online store on Monday, July 30th.

Max Toy x Troy Stith's Yuudoku Debut Release

Max Toy x Troy Stith's Yuudoku Debut releases today (7/27/12) at Max Toy's web store. Yuudoku debuts in unpainted blue with assorted color eye insert. $20 + shipping.

Angel Abby's Exclusive Ocean Sleeping Killer

Angel Abby will be releasing their exclusive Ocean Sleeping Killer by Bwana Spoons x Gargamel at Wonder Festival.  Price is 3900yen.

For those of us overseas, these will go on sale July 29th at their online shop. Price is $45 + shipping.

TLS x Joe Ledbetter Frozen Burger Bunny Release

The Loyal Subjects x Joe Ledbetter's Frozen Burger Bunny has just been released. Only 50pcs available for this version and will set you back $300. They're still available at The Loyal Subjects.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

SDCC 2012 Haul - Alex Pardee's Bunnywith Figures

We picked up Alex Pardee's Bunnywith exclusive figures from DKE. These glow in the dark. DKE released 1 Bunny a day. $5 each. When these were taken out of the bag, these smelled just like the old TMNT figures from the 80's/90's when you ripped them out of their packaging.

Definitely a highly recommended set to have in your collection. Probably one of the best buys at the con. Great price! They're small and won't take a lot of space. They Glow!

Oh and saw sample pieces of orange Bunnywiths at DKE's Booth. (see pic below)
These didn't sell out at SDCC and are currently available at Rotofugi & My Plastic Heart.

SDCC 2012 DOMO

Domo Creator - Tsuneo Goda
One of the best things at SDCC this year was meeting Domo Creator Tsuneo Goda. He had scheduled signings on 2 different days at the Dark Horse Booth. Fans needed to get a wristband in order to attend his signing. We were lucky enough to get a wristband and asked Tsuneo Goda for a sketch. (see below)

Fans of Domo were in a for a real treat this year. Not only were there exclusives that we'll get to in a bit but there was also a Domo Mini-Store filled with Domo merchandise. We have pictures too!

Some SDCC 2012 Freebies

So what were some of the best freebies or giveaways that you got this year at SDCC?

Here's some of what we were able to get:

Frankenweenie Mini Tote Bag w/Glow stick, pack of seeds & Pin

TMNT Hat

Ron English's Cap'n Cornstarch

Hahaha this is too awesome! Saw the sample of Ron English's Cap'n Cornstarch at DKE's Booth at SDCC. Will definitely go well with Fat Tony.
"Hot of the heels of "Fat Tony" comes latest in Ron English's Cereal Killer Series - Cap'n Corn Starch!  
2 Scoops of Sugar in Every Bite! Kids go Crazey!
Fatten up Your Vinyl Art Collection!
9" tall. Articulated arms.  
Suggested Retail $60"
 Pre-orders are up for this at various online shops such as myplasticheart etc...

Chima Group's Amedas, Ten-Gallon & Formal for Summer Wonder Festival 2012

Chima Group is set to release a new colorway of Amedas - Cranberry Soda at the Summer Wonder Festival 2012.
 Also a new version of Ten-Gallon - Soda Pop.
"Court Banana" Formal (Formal Gentleman Strange Bird) makes his debut at Wonder Festival.
Height is approx 13cm. Their largest toy to date.
Stop by their booth/table 4-19-03 at Wonder Festival, July 29th.
After Wonder Festival Formal will be available for Mail order.

Toy Art Gallery x BlobPus Gori Gori Blind Bag Release

Toy Art Gallery x BlobPus Gori Gori Blind Bag Release is set for Wednesday, July 25th at 12PM PT in-store and online HERE. $60 each.
"A variety of amazing Blobpus-signature paint jobs are possible on either a glow vinyl base or black vinyl base. GORI GORI is articulated at the head and “little monkey” and stands 5 inches tall."

Friday, July 20, 2012

MVH "Psycho Swirl Joker" & Harley Quinn DX Dokuro Sludge Demons

You want this??? Yeah you do!!!! Aren't those swirls & his eyes hypnotizing you?

MVH is holding a lottery for the "Psycho Swirl Joker" and you can enter now since the lottery was open since midnight when the The Dark Knight Rises were shown in theaters at Midnight.

MVH x BlobPus Ollie Enma Green Version

With so much SDCC crazyiness, almost missed out on this. Get your orders in for MVH x BlobPus Ollie Enma Green Version in asap. The deadline is in 2 days well maybe 1 since Japan is ahead of the U.S.

Super7 Drops Surprise Announcements & More at SDCC 2012

Super7 was back at SDCC this year and boy did they bring out lots of surprise announcements. Super7 was not playing when they said to expect surprises. Where should I start?

Super7 has teamed up with Hasbro and will be making Transformers products which includes prints, vinyl figures, drinking glasses, t-shirts & Super Shoguns of your favorite Transformers characters!!!!

If that wasn't enough, they're making Alien ReAction figures ( Retro action figures) that were never produced back in the day. They had the original prototypes from the line that never came to be on display. They will also be making collectible glasses. Pretty damn cool.
Oh and if you had the opportunity to stop by their booth, you could have your picture taken in front of the life-sized Alien Card back.
More announcements after the jump....

SDCC 2012 Super Magic Funtime Unit @ 5&A Dime

WOW! What can I say, Super Magic Funtime Unit was held at 5&A Dime. This event was put together by Lulubell featuring Grody Shogun, Paul Kaiju, Velocitron & Friends. Grody Shogun & Velocitron made it out from Japan.

The show was awesome and well put together. There were over 100 people at the event and people spilled into the streets. There was food and free drinks (if your of age that is). The only one issue was with the line order thing on how people were supposed to purchase. It was stated that when you got there you would pick your line order out of a hat/container etc... and that would tell you where you'd be in line.

At the last minute, not sure if this was because after all the tickets were picked that more people showed up that they decided to go the raffle route so basically if you had the lower numbers to get in first you were screwed until they called your number. They re-wrote numbers on sheets of paper and threw them in a bag and called out numbers one by one.

That was the only problem. I think they should've just left it the way it was before switching and that everyone who came later would have to wait since the people who picked the numbers out of the hat/container were there on time when the tickets were being picked.

Besides that, it was pretty cool to have a personal shopper help you get the items you want. There was a great selection of Grody, Velocitron, Paul Kaiju goodies. There were also customs by RealxHead, Pico Pico, Itokin Park & Skinner which all were great. Oh yeah and can't forget the yummy monster rice krispie treats that had gummy worms and eyeballs in them lol.

I hope Lulubell decides to do this again next year. The only suggestion is to figure out how they let people in etc...ahead of time and stick to it.

Check out a few pics from the show in the photo album slideshow below.