Superman Sixth Scale Figure Preview
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Voyager Grimlock Video Review of Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Figure
Youtube reviewer Vange1us (aka Vangelus) has gotten his hands on one of the street date-breaking AOE toy releases, and put together a detailed video about the Voyager class Grimlock. With another month to go before these start hitting stores, have an early look at what's in store with this figure by watching the video below!
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Uglydolls to the Rescue in New Graphic Novel
VIZ Media LLC has debuted, Uglydoll: My Hero?, its latest original graphic novel from the Perfect Square imprint. It features 10 full-color stories by veteran Uglydoll writers and artists. Aimed at all ages, Uglydoll: My Hero? is available in print and digital versions. The digital version is available in the U.S. and Canada through the [...]
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Botcon 2014 Adds James Roberts To The Guest List!
Though a website update is pending at the time of this writing, via the Botcon Twitter account, Fun Publications has revealed the latest addition to the 2014 guest roster as none other than James Roberts, writer of the highly praised More Than Meets The Eye! Fans of the current IDW titles planning to attend this year's convention should be very excited! While we wait for botcon.com to update, you can see the original tweet below.
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Jem And The Holograms "Stitches Duet" Two-Doll Gift Set
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This Ever After High Blondie Locks Doll Will Steal Your Kids Heart
Blondie Lockes is the gorgeous daughter of Goldilocks and she’ll steal your heart, if you let her. She’s part of the royal set and is a fun loving fashionista who will charm any doll loving child with her big blue eyes and flowing golden hair. OK, so her mom has a reputation for breaking into […]
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Game of Thrones Amazon Exclusive Pop! Bundle
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Cometdebris for ToyConUK
Cometdebris shares with everyone a couple more releases for his booth at ToyConUK! Check out the brand new Ace Robot, which is limited to only 10 pieces and comes in a stunning yellow vinyl. There is also the GID Tokoji Seijin, which is also limited to 10 pieces and features...
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Funko’s Game of Thrones Pop! Bundle Giveaway Is On!
Starting today, and through Sunday at 11:59 p.m. PST, Funko is running a giveaway for its Game of Thrones Amazon-exclusive Pop! bundles. Two winners will be selected. Fans can access the contest and find out more information through Funko’s Facebook page. Currently available for pre-order at amazon.com, the Game of Thrones Amazon Exclusive Pop! Bundles [...]
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Toys ‘R’ Us Ratings Lowered by Moody’s on Poor 2013 Performance
Toys ‘R’ Us Inc., the largest specialty toy chain, had its ratings cut by Moody’s Investors Service on “very poor” operating performance.
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MAD 70MM Production Sample Mini MAD*L
Not quite standard size, not quite micro, MAD looks to be working on a new 70MM Mini MAD*L, which is roughly half the size of the standard 5”. So far these look good to us! We’re wondering if these will only be available in solid colors, or perhaps a mini...
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Guardians of the Galaxy POP!
With Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy being one of this summer's most anticipated films, Funko has revealed this series of Guardians of the Galaxy POP! vinyl figures. Look for these to be available beginning in June 2014. Figures include: Star-Lord; Rocket Raccoon; Groot; Drax; Gamora. There will also be an Unmasked Star Lord POP! available exclusively […]
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Moonraker (Not-Countdown) Shows Some Third Party Love For Micromaster Characters
A new, and currently unnamed third party group is making their debut with design renders of an upcoming figure based on the Micromaster Countdown. Described as Scout-sized, this figure represents the original's moon buggy alternate mode, and while no launch base is mentioned, it will include a turret unit the figure can sit in, and will interact with Generations Metroplex! See all the images below.
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Collect and Display Exclusives for ToyConUK
Collect and Display are offering up some goods for you at this years ToyConUK. They are also the number one place if you’re looking for some JC Rivera releases! Coming from JC is his Undefeated Edition of his Bearchamp from Pobber Toys (50 Pcs / £65.00), “Beeten But Not Broken”...
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Rocking And Rolling With More Highlights From The Upcoming James D. Julia Steiff Auction!
"Baby let me be,
Your lovin' teddy bear
Put a chain around my neck,
And lead me anywhere
Oh let me be
Your teddy bear..."
 Our first superstar Ted, like rocker Rod Stewart, goes back a long, long way. Here we have an original Steiff rod bear. This is where it all began - well - almost! This remarkable bear is an example of the oldest Steiff teddy bear design as we know it in existence today. He is 38 cm and rod jointed, the second type of jointing Steiff experimented with at the very early turn of the last century. This particular rod bear is made from blond mohair and has felt paw pads. Teddy's body is very solidly stuffed. His early and lovely face is detailed with black shoebutton eyes, a shaved muzzle, a black hand-formed gutta percha nose, and a light brown mouth. And his pièce de résistance... Teddy has his original elephant button in his ear, perhaps the most desirable Steiff ID in the world!  There are so many things that could put this rod bear in any hall of fame. But one thing you may not know about his design is the back story to his nose. Steiffgal has recently learned that original gutta percha noses were hand formed by very slowly dripping the black, rubbery material drop by drop onto the tip of a bear's snout. The artist would slowly sculpt and form the nose as a critical mass of material formed. So, these original and early noses were not sewn or glued on at all! Apparently the amount of time this took, and the inconsistent results, were the reasons why Richard Steiff turned to hand embroidered facial features in his designs moving forward. (And like a true groupie, Steiffgal couldn't help but take a selfie when she met up with her ultimate rockstar hero!)  Singer Jackson Browne has at least two things in common with these next two Steiff rockstars. Here we have a pair of brown artificial silk plush Teddy bears that were created at a time period when the company was literally "running on empty" - the late 1940's. These Teds are 23 and 28 cm tall, five ways jointed, and have distinctive tan linen paw pads. Both bears have classic proportions to traditional pre-war designs. Their faces are detailed with black hand embroidered noses and mouths, as well as brown and black glass pupil eyes. The combination of silk plush material and linen paw pads is unique and dates the cub's production to right after the factory reopened for business post WWII. And why were these unusual materials used then? During that time, traditional teddy bear making materials were in short supply or nonexistent because of rationing and restrictions. For collectors, these guys are a "one hit wonder," but in the best way possible. Both Teds are worthy of a Grammy Award in collectibility, given that there is no reference in the standard Steiff Sortiment reference books to their delightful chocolate-y hue!  And finally, like rocker David Lee Roth, here we have a little guy who loves to clown around in a big way. Please give a standing ovation to this fabulous circa 1912 Steiff rattle bear dressed in tiny clown accessories. Teddy stands about 12 cm tall, is five ways jointed, and made from blond mohair. Because of his petite proportions, he does not have any paw pads or claw stitching. He does have a working rattle, which was made by inserting a tube filled with beads into his belly. Bear's face is detailed with black button eyes and a black hand embroidered nose and mouth. He has a particularly charming expression! Teddy wears a pointed tan felt hat with a reddish colored pom-pom, a matching tan felt ruff which has pinked edges, and a reddish bow and bell. This item does not appear in the standard Steiff reference books and is only the second one of its type that Steiffgal has come across - the other being a photograph of an item in the collection of the Dollhouse Museum in Basel, Switzerland. |
Like many performers, this tiny Ted is dressed to thrill! But do his accessories look familiar to you in any way? His hat and ruff are quite similar to those seen on Steiff's felt monkeys of the period. Steiff had featured a felt monkey in its line from as early as 1894, but in 1912 the pattern was updated as a "modernized model with clown's hat and neck ruff." This felt clown monkey appeared on an elastic cord, on a skittle, and as a tumbler. A photo of the tumbler is shown here on the left so you can see his felt accessories and compare them to the rattle clown bear; this photo is from Pfeiffer's Steiff Sortiment 1892-1943.
Steiffgal hopes this overview of some of the rockstar Teddy bears that will be sold at James D. Julia's June 2014 has made you want to break out in song. The full catalog should be online at www.JamesDJulia.com in mid-April.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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New Superdoll Event in LA Announced
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I'm sure this will be absolutely amazing, incredibly costly and completely sold out.
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I'm sure this will be absolutely amazing, incredibly costly and completely sold out.
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6" DC Collectibles Batman: The Animated Series Two-Face & Mr. Freeze First Looks
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amtonseeshop New Fashion Black Robo Shark Electric Pet Fish Toy Gifts present for Kids Children
Package Include: 1 x Pet Fish (Without retailing packing)
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Zhu Zhu Pets Rocksters Hamster Toy Pax Long Hair
Show Your Rocker Personality With The New Wild Hair “Rock Star” Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. Ea
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SN26083 Height Measurement Pirate Cartoon Wall/Smooth Surface Sticker/Decal SGD12
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