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Archangel (Marvel Legends)

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Well, after completing the Build-A-Figure from the Hit Monkey wave in Hasbro’s 2013 Marvel Legends assortment, I would not need to get any of the other figures which don’t have any extra piece packaged with them, Right?

The Toys Industry Foundation Brings Toys to Kids in Need

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The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) and its Toy Bank distributed more than 500,000 new toys and games to children in need in all 50 states on a single day on August 1. Dubbed Toys Across America, this special day of toys, play, and fun celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Toy Bank, a program that collects new toys from donor [...]

BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS - Multiplayer Game Play VIDEO

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IGN recently posted this great BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS Video showing what the game will look like in "Multiplayer mode", OH YEAH!!

KFC CST-02NS Nightstalker Edition Out of Box Figure Images of Ironpaw Recolor

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The Keith's Fantasy Club Toys page on facebook have released new images of their next release the KFC CST-02NS Nightstalker Edition. This figure is a recolor of their KFC CST-02/02J Ironpaw figures scaled to cassette tape-bots that will work with the Takara Tomy MP-13 Soundwave. Check out the images of the KFC CST-02NS Nightstalker Edition Out of Box now for more details.

Review - Transformers Construct-Bots Ultimate Class Optimus Prime vs Megatron

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Construct-Bots is the current effort by Hasbro to develop a building toy line around Transformers. These aim to build poseable action figures able to transform without being taken apart. Quite an engineering challenge, and then when you throw on the requirement that all the parts be interchangeable between sets, it seems like it ought to be impossible. But here we are with finished sets in hand. So, how did they do? Read the full review!

Good News - BATMAN Shows Up at a Kid's Cancer Center Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil!

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Yes, I totally love stories like this. A guy named Alex, who is one of our good friends over at the BAT-BLOG FACEBOOK page, sent us these wonderful photos that were taken on July 19th in São Paulo, Brazil. 

Batman made a special appearance at the A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Hospital and it really helped to brighten the lives of a few kids. That is so incredibly AWESOME! I mean, this is beyond great! (Thanks Alex)

Let's hope they all make a very speedy recovery.

Keeping The BATMAN TRADITION Going Strong!!

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Here are some totally great photos, the kind I love to share. One of our new friends, a serious Batman Fan named Dave, recently sent us these extremely cool pics. In the first set you can see Dave back in the 1960's wearing a Batman Costume on his 2nd birthday. 

Then, let's flash-forward a few years to the present where we can see his Daughter and Grandson keeping the tradition alive! Oh man, these pics are completely wonderful, thanks Dave. Please tell your Grandson I think he's the REAL Batman!!

Hot Toys MIDAS Iron Man Mark XXI 1/6 Scale Figure – Toy Fairs Exclusive

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Iron Man 3 was one of the most successful movies of the summer, grossing over 1 billion dollars worldwide. Hot Toys is taking advantage of that by making just about every figure that they can from...

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Transformers Supreme Starscream Chinese New Year Plantinum Edition TRU Exclusive Announced

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Toys R US Canada have announced another exclusive, the Transformers Supreme Starscream Chinese New Year Plantinum Edition action figure. No details on the figure just yet, but it is assumed this will be the Masterpiece version that was released some years ago with the special Chinese New Year packaging. The figure is listed for pre-order now at a price of $119.99 with an estimated ship date of December 31, 2013.

Transformers Platinum Edition Grimlock Vs. Decepticon Bruticus Figure Pack English Edition TRU Exclusive

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Toys R US Canada have announced a third exclusive, the Platinum Edition - Grimlock Vs. Decepticon Bruticus Figure Pack - English Edition action figure set. This is most certainly the same set that was revealed at BotCon and SDCC with the made over Generations Grimlock and the Comic-Con exclusive colors Bruticsu with the special Chinese New Year packaging. The figure st is listed for pre-order now at a price of $149.99 with an estimated ship date of December 31, 2013. Not need to wait, as BBTS have these on order now for just $99 USD at bigbadtoystore.com

'Leaning In' to Lego Camp

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I asked the camp counselors to make sure Lego camp worked for my outnumbered daughter. “She doesn’t want boys taking over her project. She doesn’t want to fight to be heard.”

It's All Cheers For This Fantastic And Extremely Rare Early Steiff Puppy

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Cheers! A toast to great Steiff finds... where ever they are discovered! And nothing could be truer in the case of this exceptionally rare Steiff dog that Steiffgal found in the sales room of the 2013 United Federation of Doll Club's annual convention in Washington, DC! Let's take a look at this "Dom Perignon" calibre canine and see what makes him so spectacular from the design and historical perspectives.


Please raise a glass to Cheerio, "the laughing puppy." Like Molly the Puppy, Cheerio does not have a designated breed, he is simply a young dog.  This totally adorable example is 17 cm, begging, and made from mohair.  He is chunky, proportioned like a toddler, and head jointed only.   Cheerio has three black hand embroidered claws on each of his hands and feet.  Of course, it is impossible to miss his beaming open-mouthed smile which is made from pink velvet.  It is most probable that Cheerio's pink felt tongue is a replacement.  This Cheerio is wearing a vintage silk bandana imprinted with an American flag; this is so as he was "adopted" into Steiffgal's collection in our nation's capital city.

It is interesting to note that Cheerio is one of the earliest open mouthed dog Steiff produced.  The first appears to be an open mouthed poodle on wheels which was in the line from 1912 through 1919.  This open mouth feature is relatively uncommon in early Steiff dogs.  However, it is also noted on some Bully Dogs, German Shepherds, and Arctic Expedition Dogs from the early 1930's as well as Flock and Tino from the mid 1930's through the early 1940's. 

In addition to his smile, Cheerio's round, oversized head has a number of interesting design details that are typical to his time of production. His ears are relatively small and "folded over" and he has enormous brown and black glass pupil eyes, similar to those features on Molly the Puppy. Other Cheerio models have very large blue and black cartoon eyes - the same ones used on Petsy the Baby Bear. Cheerio's eyes are in eye pockets, analogous to those seen on Jocko the Chimp and Treff the Bloodhound. And, his prominent tongue, more friendly than taunting, is also seen on Steiff's other caricatured and cartoon strip inspired dogs including Pip, Mops, and Putzi.


Despite his winning looks and personality, Cheerio only brought good will to the Steiff line for a handful of years.  Steiffgal's Cheerio is the begging version; he was produced in 17, 22, and 28 cm from 1928 though 1931.   Begging Cheerio was also made as a press and release music pup in 22 and 28 cm from 1928 through 1930.  Cheerio was also manufactured standing on all fours in 10, 14, 17, 22, and 28 cm from 1928 through 1932.  Standing Cheerio also appeared as a press and release music box in 17 and 22 cm from 1928 through 1930. He is pictured here on the left and sold for close to $5,000 at Christie's in 2010.  Perhaps the rarest Cheerio is "Cheerioette", the long limbed velvet bodied "Charleston animal" that was produced in 30 and 43 cm from 1928 through 1931.  

Cheerio has a fascinating history that is well documented in the Steiff archives.  Cheerio is actually Steiff's version of Bonzo, who was a very popular cartoon character created in 1911 by George Studdy.  Steiff was very interested in creating their own version of Bonzo, and had a very strong and successful record of working with other companies and artists in bringing their characters to life.   Good examples of this include projects with Disney (Mickey and Minnie Mouse), Billy DeBeck (Barney Google), and Pat Sullivan (Felix the Cat).  In the case of Bonzo, Studdy himself was solely in charge of granting licences and approvals to use his characters.  In about 1927, Steiff created a version of Bonzo, but Studdy did not like it at all.  This Bonzo is pictured here on the left; it sold in 2010 for almost $26,000 at Christie's.  According to company records, Studdy described the samples as "vulgar" and rejected them offhand, and gave the licence to the English company Chad Valley instead.  Paul Steiff, who was in charge of the project, apparently wrote, "We can't and don't wish to make an exact replica of Bonzo" on the rejection note.  The company then went on to create Cheerio in the likeness of Bonzo, and registered the design in 1929.  

Steiffgal hopes that this discussion around Steiff's wonderful Cheerio has brought a big smile to your face today!

Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more!  

E.T. 2600 Paper Foldables

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If you were a kid in the 80's, then you probably remember seeing E.T. in the theater. If you remember seeing E.T. in the theater, then you probably remember playing Atari's E.T. videogame. And if you remember playing Atari's E.T. videogame, you probably remember being disappointed. Bryan from Paper Foldables is helping you relive that […]

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Hot Toys Iron Man 3 Heartbreaker Mark XVII 1/6 Scale Figure

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The Hot Toys Iron Man 3 Heartbreaker Mark XVII 1/6 Scale Figure was teased before SDCC 2013, shown off at SDCC 2013, and now Hot Toys has fully revealed this amazing figure in the way of releasing...

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Fibre-Craft Introduces text-UR Foam

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text-UR Foam, from Fibre-Craft, allows kids to combine interesting textures with an added 3-D element to make projects stand up and stand out. Using 3-D space-urs, kids can peel and stick stackable squares that are included in most text-UR Foam products, making ordinary arts and crafts projects pop. Kids can make crafts with their hands—no [...]

DC Comics Variant Play Arts Kai Flash And Batgirl

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During our SDCC 2013 Coverage of the Square Enix booth we were given a first hand look at the upcoming DC Comics Variant Play Arts Kai Flash And Batgirl figures. Square Enix is now ready to release...

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DC Comics Variant Play Arts Kai Flash And Batgirl

Custom Akai MPC from Distinct Life x USUAL I’d take a Boss...

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Custom Akai MPC from Distinct Life x USUAL

I’d take a Boss Dr. Rhythm over an Akai MPC any day, but this custom is pretty nice. Almost every piece of the beat composer is painted in a camo color scheme. Even the rubberized drum pads are colored.

Source: Hype Beast

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