Ever Wonder How Toys Are Made? Some Insight from A Little Stranger

    Making a toy isn't as easy as it seems.  You don't just have an idea and watch it come to life while you sit on the couch eating Doritos and watching Dr. Who.  It takes work.  And clay.  And lots of money.  Most of the time we never get to see the process as it literally takes shape, but when A Little Stranger did the sculpting for the mascot of ToyConUK she was kind enough to document the process so we could get a glimpse into what it takes to make a cool vinyl toy.  She took the design from The Hang Gang, brought it to life in 3D, and then Unbox Industries had this sucker produced.  You can check it all out from start to finish over at her website http://www.alittlestranger.com/wordpress/.  

"Friend of the Forrest" Frederick the Beetle from Super7

    I like spring, it's a fairly decent season.  The one thing I don't like it that I have ants trying to make their way into my house and mooch off of me.  Now, I thought that once my cats got wind of these little invaders they would make quick snacks out of them but noooooooooooooooooo, they have become friends instead.  Their cat food is locked securely in an air tight container, leaving only the stuff I eat to feed their new little buddies.  Icarus eats everything else in the house, from shoelaces to shirt sleeves, and don't let a moth creep inside because that's his favorite bedtime meal, so I thought he would make quick work of them.  But these ants seem to be more entertainment than anything.  Irritating.

   I wouldn't mind it too much if this guy decided to move in.  Just look at that face!  I would share my Cheez-Itz with him no problem.  You can start your own infestation today when this "Friend of the Forrest" edition of Frederick the Beetle goes on sale.  Get him starting at noon Pacific time at www.super7store.com.

Double Heather Cheap Toy from Buff Monster x Healeymade

    It would suck to have two heads.  What if one of the heads had really bad breath and the other head never got any relief from it?  Or one of them insisted on trying hats on, caught head lice, and gave it to the other?  You just know one of the heads would be a filthy jerk like that.  I'm sure you could strike a pretty cool reality tv deal, but it just seems like a hassle to me.

    You may remember this toy in its original incarnation as Double Heather from the Garbage Pail Kids.  Well, Buff Monster changed her up a bit to include two of his signature ice cream scoops as heads and then had Healeymade cast them in resin.  These 4 versions will be available tomorrow through Buff Monster's website at www.buffmonster.com.  

Skeleton Labbit from Frank Kozik x Kidrobot

    I spilled the beans on this one a few months back (with permission I might add) and since then I have eagerly awaited its release.  Tomorrow the wait is over as Frank Kozik x Kidrobot release both editions of the Skeleton Labbit.  These are going to drive me mad because how do you display them?  Do you chose one side you like better?  Do you turn them sideways so you see a little of each?  Do you rotate them every other week like the kids of divorced parents?  Maybe you could get a little motorized display that spins slowly like the ones they use at auto shows.  Or you could just not over think things like I do and move on with your life.  Either way, these guys are $75 each and go on sale tomorrow, which is Thursday April 25th.  

    Kozik of course will have a bunch of these on his website for sale.  You can get em signed and shipped right from his international headquarters.  www.frankkozik.net

    And if you live in San Francisco you can go to the Kidrobot store tomorrow from 6-8pm and harass him in person.  

SkullBrain All Stars Release from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

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    It will most likely take you longer to read this post than these figures will remain available.  Everything Mutant Vinyl Hardcore releases sells out quickly, so you may want to cancel your plans and stay posted at your computer until these go on sale.  You know, just so you can be prepared.  Bathroom breaks are ok but make them quick.  

    Artists from the SkullBrain message board were chosen to paint some of these Death Head DX figures.  There will be 6 versions in total (5 you see here and one mystery version) and they will be available for $100 (limit one per household) this Friday, April 26th from http://mutantvinylhardcore.bigcartel.com/.

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Monster Worship Exclusives for C2E2

    Yet another convention that is too far for me to attend.  My whole dream of independent wealth and unlimited convention going is not nearly working out as I had planned.  Time to regroup.

    Monster Worship will be at C2E2 this weekend and will have three exclusives with them.  I only know about two of them and here there are.  They're Mini Greasebats from Jeff Lamm. You got the red one, who is standing and all mad looking, and you have the debut of the sitting one who is equally as mad looking.  These will be available at the Nakama Toys booth #951 on Saturday from 11:30 - 3:30.  

DC Comics Mez-Itz Blind Boxed Toys from Mezco

    Blind boxes drive me insane.  Aside from Dunny or Smorkin' Labbits I have all but given up on blind boxes as an option when buying toys.  Yes, it is fun at first to not know what you're getting, but the fun ceases when you get 8 of the same figure and it wasn't even one you liked.  Mezco knows that it sucks to not be able to get the one's you want let alone complete a set so they fixed that with these DC Comics Mez-Itz.  Each case contains 24 blind boxed figures and you are guaranteed to get a complete set!  Buy the case and you get every single one that you could want.  It takes the stress out of spending a lot of money and ending up with stuff you don't want.  And you'll have doubles to trade for other toys!!! Oh my God, its the biggest win-win you've ever seen.  Plus a case only costs $105, which is dirt cheap if you compare it to other blind box releases.  You can preorder these now through Entertainment Earth by clicking the banner at the bottom of the page.