Friday, November 16, 2012

Winchester Hoot Dolls from Camille Rose Garcia



    I just read Camille Rose Garcia's illustrated Alice in Wonderland book and the art was an excellent addition to the classic tale, giving you much better visuals than those of the Disney movie that will most likely be stuck in my head forever.  So with her work so fresh in my mind it was cool to see that she has a new toy coming out.  It's almost like the universe is working in cahoots with her.  Either that or I've been blessed with the gift of being able to predict the future.  Lets just add that to my already impressive wizard resume.

    This Winchester Hoot Doll comes in three sizes with three varying prices.  There's the Classic, the Jumbo, and the Wee.  I love them and want them all.  And they smell like lavender and cedar and come with a little story book about themselves.  They should be available in her webstore very soon.  

Mummy Seijin from Super7



    This toy kinda freaks me out for some reason.  I'm used to collecting the little pocket Mummy Boy figures and him having a man body all of a sudden is a little unnerving.  It's like when people Photoshop a baby's head onto a grown person and it gives you nightmares for a week about it chasing you through an abandoned mall when all you wanted to do was get a Cinnabon and look at the stupid crap that Spencer's sells but instead you have this baby headed man chasing you and its probably not to give you a helpful pamphlet about refinancing your home or to sell you Girl Scout cookies or to tell you about run on sentences that will probably make people mad and not want to read your posts again because they'll think you're on drugs and no one wants to support the insane ramblings of a junkie because that is like being an enabler .

    If you're still with me after that mental lapse you can get this Mummy Boy/Drunk Seijin mashup to inspire your own nightmares.  He's $35 and for sale right now on the Super7 website.  I have to go lay down.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Rocky Pop! Vinyl from Funko




    My wife and I are huge hockey fans and are obviously bummed about this stupid NHL lockout nonsense, mainly because it is preventing us from going to any games.  We try to see the Philadelphia Flyers as much as we can and after every home game there is a guy outside playing the theme from Rocky on a trumpet.  Doesn't matter if they win or lose or how terrible the weather is, this guy is sitting outside playing it over and over again.  I don't even think he knows the whole song as it just seems like the famous part over and over again.  But he's dedicated and I'm sure there's some great life lesson we could all learn from it, but it escapes me.  

    Speaking of Rocky, here's some Pop! Vinyl figures from Funko that feature all the best characters from the films.   You can get these in February to add to your shelf of things that get you pumped up.  Next to your ceramic cats.  










He-Man Pop! Vinyl from Funko




    I showed these to my wife the other day and she threatened to kill me if I didn't buy her the She-Ra figure.  So in case my body turns up in a ditch you all will be able to solve the mystery of how it got there.  Yes, we do take our toys a bit seriously in this household.

    Scientists have determined that at the current rate, everything you've ever loved will have a Funko Pop! Vinyl toy by the year 2016.  I wonder what's taking them so long because I love these things.  I love that I can walk into a plethora of different stores and find an affordable toy that makes me smile.  If you're having a crappy day, spend $10 and get yourself a new toy because that always makes you feel better.  And in some cases prevents you from being murdered by a loved one.  

    These He-Man Pop! Vinyl toys do not suck.  Buy them all and regret nothing.






Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Pocket Wookie x Outsmart Originals Limited T-Shirt




    Now that Star Wars is owned by Disney I feel like it is time to make one of my dreams happen.  So people from the Magic Kingdom lend me your ears and lets make this happen.  I want to remake Sanford and Son, but with Jawas.  How great would it be.  And by remake I mean reshoot the show, but with little folks dressed up like everyones favorite intergalactic junk dealers.  But overdub it with the voices of the original cast,  cause that's what would make it hilarious.  This has been my dream since I thought it up in the shower a few minutes ago, so get to it Disney.

    Pocket Wookie and Outsmart Originals obviously support this idea and have come out with a new t-shirt that celebrates these little scavenging monks.  This awesome shirt is only available to order until November 20th so get one and wear it when you watch my new show.  




Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Cris Rose Lunar Sprogs "Choose Your Own Ratio"




    If you're into designer toys at all then you know all about the ratio of certain figures in a set.  Everyone wants the rarest figure they can possibly get, like maybe one of only 5 in existence.  It's why Dunny prices are so ridiculously high on eBay.  They less they make of something, the more desirable it is cause then someone else can't have it and you can be a jerk to them about it.  Well, I'd like to introduce you to the first time I've ever seen any toy maker offer you the ability to dictate how rare or prevalent a figure is.

    Cris Rose is taking 20 orders for the figures you see above there.  Each person that orders gets to choose which figure he wants and that's the one that Mr. Rose will make.  So let's say all 20 folks want the guy on the upper left.  That means the other figures will never be produced in this color.  Or if only one person wants the one on the bottom right, then he's gonna have the only one in the world.  Yes, I know math is painful, and it made my head hurt a bit to, but it's a neat concept.  They go one sale today only at http://crisrose.bigcartel.com/.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Joe Ledbetter x The Loyal Subjects Chaos Bunny #2




    Well this was unexpected.  Having just released a Lava Edition at Designer Con, Joe Ledbetter and The Loyal Subjects turn around and drop another one of these beasts right in our toy-loving laps.  Wednesday at noon Pacific Time you could get your filthy mitts on one of theses 10 inch tall Mr. Bunny vinyl figures.  Only 500 were produced and they will be selling for $125 each, which is not a bad price at all considering the size.  And they will ship before Christmas so your gift for me will arrive in time.  Just sayin.