Seen at NYCC: The Sucklord

Is the Sucklord too famous to meet his fans now that he's a major tv star? Probably, but that didn't stop him from making an appearance at The Art Hustle/Sidekick Labs Booth to sell his wares. The biggest personality in the designer toy world drew a huge crowd and even asked them how much they were willing to pay for his new He-Man figure mash up, Suckator (they went for $150 each).

I picked up one of his famous Gay Empire figures before they could all be spoken for by the crowd. This is the newest edition of his most popular figure that has long since sold out.

Seen at NYCC: DC Direct

DC Comics and their merch brand DC Direct had a huge display at New York Comic Con. My biggest interest where the new Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City figures. They had the roid raging Joker and the new Killer Croc figures on display from the first game that are slated to come out next year and these guys are massive. The Arkham City figures were very impressive too, with the addition of Catwoman, The Penguin, and Mr. Freeze. Plus there is an updated look for Harley Quinn in this game.

They also had on display their Anime inspired line of female characters and artist renditions of the classic Spy Vs. Spy comic from Mad Magazine. Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheToyViking for more pics.

Seen: Super 7 at NYCC

Super 7 made the trip all the way from San Francisco for New York Comic Con and brought tons of new toys with them. I snagged a Pocket Mummy Boy and a Pocket Invisiboy to add to my small collection of their wares. I've been coveting them for a long time and it was nice to finally get them. Check out some of the pictures we took and try not to drool all over your keyboard. It's already too late for me.

Seen at NYCC: Tenacious Toys x Toy2R

Toy2R teamed up with Tenacious Toys to create a monster booth filled with custom and production pieces. Each time I made my way past their crowded table there were different toys that I hadn't noticed before and a bevy of artist's there to meet the fans. The highlight for me was getting to meet prolific designer Jon-Paul Kaiser. If this show was any indication, he is going to be one of the biggest stars on the vinyl toy scene for years to come. As equally humble as he is talented, no one deserves the attention more.

Jon-Paul Kaiser holding down the fort.

Two Avengers customs by Jon-Paul Kaiser. Word is the rest will be on their way.

Check out some more of the amazing custom toys they had at their booth:

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My NYCC Experience

Had a great time at New York Comic Con with my wife Sharon and our friend Heather and I'm working on compiling everything that happened for your enjoyment. I am also going to be launching a couple of contests over the next few weeks to give away some really cool stuff that we were able to pick up. For now, check out all the pictures on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheToyViking. You can also ponder these random thoughts from the convention.

1.) Axe Deodorant should really set up a booth with free samples next year. You put that many people into one place and body funk is inevitable.

2.) On the subject of scents: I was glad to learn the butter smell that was prevelent in one area of the convention turned out to be from a popcorn stand. As for the cat pee smell that was even more offensive, that remains a mystery.

3.) Evidently, Harley Quinn is the hardest cosplay outfit to make and also the most popular. Next year I'm considering hosting a panel that merges Americas Next Top Model with the women of Comic Con. We're gonna get you looking fierce ladies! (We'll work toys into it somehow)

4.) Spandex is not for everyone and at no time in my life has that been more clear.

5.) I'm dangerous when a place is willing to accept credit cards.

6.) I'm taller than anyone who likes Anime.

That's all for now. Take a gander at all the stuff I got and keep checking back as I post the goings on of specific booths.

Kosplay from Ajee

Amazing French artist Ajee made the trip to New York Comic Con this year to show off her forthcoming Kosplay figure sets. We were lucky enough to meet Ajee and speak to her a bit about the figures. They will come in three different versions; black and white, all black, and glow in the dark. As awesome as these look in the pictures they are even more amazing in person and we were lucky enough to photograph them. These will not be available for sale until the end of November, but f you go to the Bonus Toys website right now you can pre order the version that you want and they will ship it anywhere in the world for free!! These are going to be very limited (as in less than 200 each most likely), so if you want one you need to pre order it right now!!!!!!! This was the first thing I did after I fed my cats, who were kinda pissed at me for leaving them overnight to go to the con.

Vikings Invade NYCC!!!

We're gearing up for a trip to New York Comic Con and we will return with tales of foreign lands and wealth. Basically we'll have a lot of pictures and we'll show you all the nonsense we bought.