Fossilized Morrow from Taylored Curiosites

    When I was in kindergarten I was positive I was going to grow up to be an archaeologist.  I was going to travel the world and dig up dead things for fun and profit.  It seemed like a great plan, but then I thought "I should really work retail instead, it seems more lucrative."  No one said I was the best at making decisions.  

    Taylored Curiosities is taking the leg work out of searching for ancient corpses by creating these Fossilized Morrows.  They're weird critters who lived a long time ago and have now left behind little hints of their existence.  Each one is hand made and comes with a miniature book explaining their story.    If you would like one that's more personal you can even create your own to order.  They're available now at http://tayloredcuriosities.bigcartel.com/.

Wondercon Exclusives from Jesse Hernandez

    That's some serious shine coming off of these figures.  Jesse Hernandez and Kuso Vinyl are trying to add some treasure-worthy items to your collection this weekend at Wondercon.  You're gonna need some lasers, a few nasty guard dogs, and a crack security team to keep these safe.  Only 15 of each were made and they will retail for $130, which is nothing when you think of what Indiana Jones is gonna go through to try and steal them.  

    You don't think Jesse would come with just two exclusives?  Thats not how he rolls.  He comes with an entire Uhaul truck of goods.  This Jaguar Knight from Pobber Toys is an exclusive to Bait and they will release 15 of them per day at booth #1173.  And it glows in the dark.  And it does your taxes.  Only one of those things is true.  

Wondercon Exclusives from Super7

    Have any of you seen House of Cards on Netflix?  Normally I'm not one for political anything, but that show is phenomenal.  The wife and eye watched all 13 episodes in 2 days, which will tell you how good it is and also how we need to get out more.  The rest of this post has absolutely nothing to do with what you've just read.

    Wondercon is this weekend in Anaheim, and while it is a tad to far for me to drive to, some of you other lucky folks can go and pillage all the exclusive toy releases.  Super7 will be there and will have 3 figures in an attempt to bleed you of your money so that your Netflix account gets cancelled (see, I tied it all together).  I really really really want that Happy Cola Pocket Mummy Boy.  He looks just like that gummy cola candy that tastes yummy as it rips your dental work out.  Only $25 and you can mail one straight to me.  Sure I'll pay you back, maybe before you even have to take me to Judge Judy.  

    Maybe a Glowing Frost Rose Vampire is more your speed.  Well guess what?  They'll have one of those waiting for you.  It won't have your name on it because that would deface the figure, but you'll be able to tell it's yours when you hear it whispering the lyrics to your favorite Taylor Swift song.  Again, only $25.  I'm sensing a theme here.  

    "You know Chris, I'm more into collecting anthropomorphic ice cream cones than anything, it's a shame that they don't cater to my interests."  Don't be silly pee pants, of course they have that.  And why not make it pink and glow in the dark, just to throw and extra bit of something something on there for ya?  Done.  "But I only have $25 in my budget the whole convention."  Let me see what I can do for you, oh wait, done.  I actually had nothing to do with any of it but I will take the credit.  Visit booth #1166 to buy cool stuff.  

Alice: Madness Returns Figure from Diamond Select Toys

    I'm not gonna lie to you, this game bored me to tears.  The idea was sound, the graphics and design were cool, I just couldn't bring myself to enjoy it.  But since I do enjoy a good revamp of classic tales I gave it my all.  

    As I mentioned before, I did enjoy the design of the game and thankfully that's all that matters when it comes to this figure from Diamond Select Toys.  This is the title character dressed in her royal suit, looking rather fetching and murderous at the same time.  You can pick her up next month from comic shops and specialty stores.  

ToyConUK Exclusives from The Hang Gang

    Every time I write about this guy I feel the need to remind you that there is an actual animal called a wooper looper and that is it's real name.  Google that sucker and marvel at how cool nature can be.  

    This Wooper Looper was made by Gary Ham and is an exclusive to The Hang Gang at ToyConUK.  Only 35 were made in this color and they also will have 5 unpainted ones that you can make look however you want, or just leave 'em naked and exposed to the elements.  Your choice says a lot about you,  and I won't tell you which one makes you a sociopath.  Bwahahahaha.   

    Of course they didn't stop there.  They also teamed up with Jeff Lamm and Unbox Industries for this exclusive Spike Wad.  Only 10 of these guys were made and they have pink flocking!!!!  So fuzzy!!!  Jeff Lamm will be in attendance so you can get him to sign it, or give him a high five, or buy him lunch.  He's probably down for all of that.  

UME Toys Resin Releases for ToyConUK

    You know what I've accomplished today?  I beat Tomb Raider while in my underwear.  That is literally it.  Granted, it's snowing outside and the roads are bad, but I could have done something more productive. I could have at least put pants on.  Richard from UME Toys has managed to be much busier than me as he has created a ton of new resin pieces for ToyConUK.  These are but some of them and if you would like to see more you can check out his Flickr page here. 

Big Metal Fan Resin Figure from Hungry for Imps

    It seems like everyone is making their own toys now.  Which is good, cause it's better to be out there creating stuff than sitting outside of a 7-11 with a brown bag of party juice trying to pick up soccer moms and reliving your glory days to the local juggalos.  I applaud creative endeavors, which is why I'm always happy to get emails from someone who's out there making things happen.

    This guy, who looks like he would haunt Judas Priest's tour bus, was made by Hungry for Imps.  He only made five of them and you can pick one up today at 5pm from http://hungryforimps.bigcartel.com/  for $20.