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the new Masters of the Universe action figures

2008-08-10T12:20:20-06:00

is anyone excited about the 4 Horseman’s latest, retro-inspired Masters of the Universe action figures?

Toys of your childhood/toys you miss.

2006-07-26T20:18:16-06:00

What toys do you miss from your childhood? Or just miss?
In my childhood, it pretty rapidly went from Fisher-Price little people to Star Wars figures. So, I’d have to go with the main 2 for moe.
1) I, of course, miss the Muppet toys. They only got a few series in and then Palisades was gone, and with it, the chance to find a Sal Minella figure to compliment my Johnny Fiamma. Also, the Sesame Street figures haven’t been released, and I was really looking forward to those. Maybe someday.
2) The other toys I miss? M.A.S.K.! Vehicles that change, helmets with powers, it was all good!

Toy Fair 2008 - Legos!

2008-02-17T10:07:55-06:00

Action Figure Insider has posted a gallery of sweet Lego toys at the show.

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=506

Patapon Bearbrick

2008-02-17T06:34:51-06:00

Patapon is a rhythm-based 2D platform/action game exclusively for the PSP

Patapon Be@rbrick

In collaboration with the PSP game PATAPON — which I have to say looks like tons of fun — Medicom is releasing a Patapon Be@rbrick figure featuring art by the same artist behind the game’s graphics, Rolito. The sale date is February 26. Via Kotaku.

[jeansnow.net]

Toy Fair 2008

2008-02-17T06:29:37-06:00

Marvelous News is covering a bunch of upcoming Marvel toys from hasbro.

http://marvelousnews.com/

Bearbricks - cute, and insidiously evil

2006-07-01T15:01:09-06:00

While on a rare family visit to Zeus comics, the wife saw the assorted Bearbricks on the counter, and fell in love. So, we had to buy two of them and open them right in the store.
Bearbricks are little plastic bears from Asia, and right now, they are on Series 11. The are blind packed, so you don;t know what’s inside the box, but they do list the percentage of each bear that can be found in the box. That day, we walked out with what I feel are two of the best Bears. SF and Pattern. I loved it so much, I made Pattern my default picture on Myspace. It’s a little toy bear covered in tribal tattoos. What’s not to love?
Then, on Wednesday, another trip to Zeus comics, this time for the Emily Edison trade, some signatures, and an impromptu spoken word performance by Mondo from Live 105.3 radio. I also had to bring home another Bearbrick. This time in side the box was one called “Horror”. I’m not altogether sure why he’s called “horror” when he looks like a small bear pirate, but ok. He goes with the other ones.
So the question is: do I look for some of the other Bearbricks from earlier series? I also have seen variations called Kubricks, encompassing everything from Muppets, to Superheroes, and even Breakfast cereal icons.
Let’s hear from the Bearbrick/Kubrick collectors out there!!

Gacchaman Cell Phones

2007-11-05T14:35:45-06:00

Dude, Barry is going to be so jealous!

Limited Edition Softbank Gacchaman Cell Phones:

Check out these limited edition cell phone designs based on the popular manga/anime series, Gacchaman. In addition to these beautifully designed shells, all the icons and notifications on-screen are themed. More pics after the jump…

Clockwise from top left: menu screen, screensaver, text message notification, incoming call notification.

Product page (Japanese)

(Via TOKYOMANGO.)

Toy fans! What do you love, what do you hate?

2006-05-26T14:46:34-06:00

There are some great toys out now. What do you like?
The superhero toys out now are some good things. Even the new G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 toys are looking good.
Anyone have any favorites?

Sam Hatmaker

2007-05-18T22:48:54-06:00

http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2007/04/sam_hatmaker.php

A few years ago, I’d think differently, but this video of a Wonder Woman collector seems fairly normal to me.

Cathy Cowgirl Toy Signing with Ron English

2007-03-03T15:48:42-06:00

Friday, March 9th, 5-7pm

Ron English will be at Zeus this Friday for a toy signing. There will be 10 Cathy Cowgirls available for $100 (plus tax). The Cathy Cowgirl toy signing is part of the art exhibition at Art Prostitute Gallery.