Frank Kozik x Mike Egan New Bones Figures Release Today

    Well, I was planning to go and get my haircut today, but then Frank Kozik decides he wants to drop all these amazing releases and now I'm scared to leave the house for fear I might miss them and tumble down a spiral of depression.  But my hair is getting to "homeless" stage so I may just have to forget about heading to my friend in Philadelphia and find a more local option who can ensure that I won't spend all day reading back issues of People magazine and chit chatting about nonsense.  You know life isn't all that bad when this is all you really get stressed out about.

    Kozik is unleashing more of his disturbing, hand painted versions of Mike Egan's Bones figures.  You could pick up the snazzy red Hanta Virus edition, or cool things down with the blue Hypothermia version.  Or buy one of each cause you don't have to choose, this is America after all.  We invented hoarding and snack cakes in 17 different flavors so we don't have to "make decisions" we can just "get them all and eat our way into diabetes and not throw away the wrappers so our houses are filled with 4 foot walls of garbage that may collapse and crush us one day."  So basically, if you don't get one of each you're a sissy communist.  

    These will be released at noon Pacific time today at www.frankkozik.net

Frank Kozik's Fire Eater Resin Heathrows to Benefit Coney Island Sideshow and Museum

    The misses and I have traveled to Coney Island on several occasions to experience a place that is truly the last of its kind.  The entire boardwalk/amusement park/American crazy place really has to be seen to be understood.  But once you're there it crawls under your skin and makes a permanent home within.  It's a lot of fun, it's weird, it's like something out of a horror movie where no real danger exists but you feel like it's going to end poorly for you anyway.  In other words, it may be the best place on Earth.

    Hurricane Sandy hit a few weeks ago and left my beloved Coney Island in shambles.  One of the best places to visit in Coney Island is the Sideshow and Museum and Frank Kozik has created these limited edition Heathrow figures to raise money and help them rebuild.  There are going to be 50 of these Fire Eater hedgehogs on sale for $30 each and all of the proceeds will go towards helping rebuild this landmark.  Get yours beginning at noon Pacific time today.

    Check out other ways you can help by going to http://www.coneyisland.com/.

Cosmic Godhead Cthulhu by Colin Christian

    There are very few artists today I find as awe-inspiring as Colin Christian.  Normally, he's known for making super tall space girls that I would kill to own, but for this release he's gone a bit darker.  But I would still kill to own one.  Just throwin that out there in case you wanna buy me one in exchange for some dirty work.

    This Lovecraft-inspired sculpture is called the Cosmic Godhead.  It is hand cast in resin, stand 17 inches tall, and is painted so that the color shifts depending on how you look at it.  Only 50 of these exist and you can own one for only $200.  Just send Colin an email at Colin@hotboxdesigns.com, Tweet him @colin_christian, or even message him on Facebook if you're interested in purchasing one.


    Check out a video Colin made that shows off the color changing effects of the paint and the amount of detail that is in the piece:

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.

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.