Curiosity: Lava Edition from Nathan Hamill x Vinyl Riot Toys

    My union contract states that if I write about Nathan Hamill anymore this week he's gonna have to start contributing to my 401k.  Seriously, this dude has been going nuts with new releases.  His next one is actually going to drop tomorrow, June 29th, at noon Eastern from Vinyl Riot Toys.  The Curiosity: Lava Edition was sculpted by the folks at Pretty in Plastic, made by Oni Creations, and looks like delicious candy.  Check out the picture below to see all the different variations in color you could get:

Super7 Exclusives for SDCC...The List So Far

    I need like 30 interns to help me keep up with all these releases for San Diego Comic Con.  And to clean the cat boxes out.  Do you think I could really get some communication majors to do my bidding for college credit?  There's tons of crap they could learn from me about being an international super star in the toy world that would obviously enrich (if not surpass) the education they're receiving.  Now I'm thinking I should charge them for the privilege.  See, this is why I can't get anything done.  

    Like every other toy company, Super7 is going all out to pack their booth full of good stuff.  Like the Alien figures based on original, unused designs from the 70's.  Their doing it up early bird style like the original Star Wars figures did.  Preordering these at their booth will get you a display stand, membership card, some photos, and stickers.  Then they'll mail you all five figures as soon as they're ready from the factory.  $100 will get you the set including shipping in the US.  They're $125 including shipping for the rest of the world.

    They also have these "Discovered Sales Samples" for the collector that wants it all.  They didn't discover them so much as they made them look that way, but its a pretty neat idea.  For $40 you get two unpainted figured in sweet retro packaging.  

    Don't worry, Aliens aren't the only thing they'll have.  Super7 is known for their array of crazy monster dudes and there will be plenty to satiate your need.  Check out Crystal Mecha, looking like Godzilla's blinged out best friend.  I'd like to see a rapper with such a need for expensive jewelry that he just replaces his entire head with a gemstone.  Try and top that one Kanye ya big dummy.  $95 will get you one of these guys, which is much cheaper than a diamond encrusted Count Chocula necklace.   

    You like cute?  Heck, we all do sometimes, even though we wouldn't tell the guys in our outlaw motorcycle gang about it.  Oh the hell you would have to pay if they ever saw your My Little Pony tattoo on your butt.  Doko Duo and Foster are covered in more glitter than the men's room of a Lady Gaga show, but that's what makes them special.  You can't bring ordinary and boring to comic con.  Doko Duo will sell for $35, while Foster will be slightly cheaper at $25.  

     Alright, enough with the cute stuff, lets get back to something a little tougher.  Something that will make you eat lightning and crap thunder.  How about a Zombie Fighter?   Unlike most mixed parts toys, these colors work really well together and look like some actual thought went into their construction.  He can be yours to cuddle, I mean to do manly things with, for $65.

    Is this all they'll have for you?  No, don't be dumb.  They'll be more and I'll tell you all about them cause I love you.  

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Strife and Sire "Super Soldier" Edition from Nathan Hamill x 3D Retro for SDCC

    I've said it before and I'll say it again:  3D Retro knows how to advertise a toy.  You don't see them with piles of leftover stuff that nobody buys.  You don't see them hawking their wares at discount chains or flea market booths.  You know why?  Because they're not just selling you a toy, they're selling you a lifestyle.  It's the difference between buying a Volvo and a Harley.  Here's the scenario:  You pull up to a red light next to a convertible full of young coeds that didn't have strong father figures in their lives.    They're not gonna look at your expertly made example of Swedish engineering and say "Check that guy out, he's so responsible and safe."  But if you're straddling a chunk American steel and V-Twin fury, they're gonna look at you and say "Check that guy out, he'll probably buy us beer."  3D Retro wants you to be the guy making the run to the liquor store and partying with the ladies.  

    Nathan Hamill's Strife and Sire is getting a pretty sweet makeover for San Diego Comic Con.  This homage to Captain America and Red Skull is limited to 50 pieces and is only $50.  And Nathan will be there to sign em for you on Saturday at 2pm in booth #5051.  The model however, will most likely be doing whatever it is hot girls do.  Like, their nails or something.  

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Grody Shogun Custom Painted Young Gohst Figure from Lulubell Toy Bodega

    Ferg x Grody Shogun's Young Gohst figures are pretty cool as they are.  But now you can own one that was hand painted by Grody himself, and it still costs less than a tank of gas.  That's original art son, for $35!!!!  These suckers weren't painted by robots on an assembly line, or some random dude in a huge factory.  These were made with love.  And you can get one from Lulubell Toy Bodega starting Thursday at 1pm Pacific time.  Plus they come with a random color removable brain so you can practice for your amateur neurology club presentation on the emotional lives of lobotomy patients.  I hear it's going to be a humdinger. 

Devilman Ultrus Bog from Skinner x Lulubell Toy Bodega x Medicom

    The forces of evil are determined to make me go broke.  I've been goo at behaving myself financially, but I think this may be the toy that reels me back in to spending first and feeling bad about it later.  Oh, temptation, you are a cruel mistress.

    My love for Skinner's Ultrus Bog knows no bounds.  It's one of my favorite figures of all time and the fact that this sucker is painted up in tribute to Devilman makes him all the more special.  Lulubell Toy Bodega was responsible for the production of this guy, but he will be sold exclusively at Project 1/6 in Japan and on www.medicomtoy.co.jp beginning July 24th.  If you want one, or want to buy me one, use this link to get all the details:

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Death Vader Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

    And you didn't think Darth Vader could possibly be more terrifying.  All you had to do was make him look like medieval goalie and BAM!  Infinitely more frightening.  Luke would be thrilled that his father went to the store for a pack of smokes an never came home, not all crying about his feelings of abandonment.  

    This Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore was painted up to look like the world's most famous Sith Lord and the only way you can get one is by entering a lottery that starts today at noon.  Here's what you have to do:

Please send your entry to : mvh.Ollie@gmail.com

In the title please write :"I am your father "

In the body please include :

-Name

-Address

-If your on instagram you instagram name

    If you're lucky, you'll be one of the 20 people chosen to purchase this massive figure.  

    If you're really lucky you'll be one of the 7 people that are also offered this limited DX figure as a sweet companion piece.  He'll cost you a bit more, but it's worth it. The lottery ends Friday at 11:59 am Eastern time, so get your emails going or be sad forever.