Sharing is hard. Running a successful business in the sharing economy is harder. Cofounder of Pley--a "netflix for Lego" shares her advice for building a startup to last. You don't need to be a parent to understand that sharing is probably one of the hardest concepts for kids to learn. Read Full Story
How A Kid With Too Many Toys Inspired The Netflix For Legos
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#throwbacktoythursday: Black Cybone & The Mad Capsule Markets
"The Mad Capsule Markets (originally known as The Mad Capsule Market's and Berrie) were a Japanese band that formed in 1990 and were active until 2006. The band became known for their experimental style, which melded various kinds of electronic music and punk rock." (Wiki)In 1999 the band released their "Osc-Dis" (Oscillator in Distortion) album, and it was round that time they introduced their robotic "mascots" the "White Crusher" and "Black Cyborn" (also known as "Black Cybone"). Posted below is the music video for "Pulse", which saw the debut of the "Star Wars"-inspired designed robots. This track was also used in 'Tony Hawk ProSkater 3'.
Truth be told, I had never listened nor attempted to hear their songs, but I was fascinated with their characters made into "toys", specifically made by Medicom Toy! I remember many a times coming across their music CD singles packaged with Kubricks in blister-cards (in Tower Records, in Pacific Plaza too), but balked at the prices, and frankly did not collect Kubricks then …
Black Cyborn Kubrick in "Chaos Step" Single (circa 2001)
White Crusher Kubrick in "Gaga Life" Single (circa 2001)
…And if I had a "toy-grail" for their Kubricks? It would be the convention exclusive MAD CAPSULE Market Giftset set of 8 Kubricks! (White Crusher 02, 03, Black Cybone 02, 03, SP, Child, Erika and Pochi) … BUT, what fascinated me the most, were the 1/6-scaled figures from Medicom Toy!
Released in 2004, RAH (Real Action Heroes) the Mad Capsule Markets-pair were financially "out of my reach", or specifically, not a price I was willing to pay for 1/6 figures, of which I collected loads, but was caught up with "how much accessories" whatever the figures came with, hence "more value for money spent" haha
Be that as it may, I came across BLACK CYBONE not too long ago at the Sunday flea market at China Square Central, and I made him mine! (There was the WHITE CRUSHER available too, but I could not afford it there and then, and have since regretted not being able to snag it…) - pictures of which I'd like to share with you folks, for this week's #throwbacktoythursday:
The box had contained the necessary illustrations of both the characters, as well the box surface had printed a lot more text featuring the stories of Cybone and Crusher, which frankly I never did read … I was more interested in the toy!
Bearing in mind, it has been nearly a decade since being released, so the plastic tray within had yellowed, but the figure itself remained non-"sweaty". Basic articulation, non-articulated hands. The armor and weapon was utilitarian with as much detail as the picture showed. The only "downside", was me breaking/snapping off the holster (which was glued on).
The "bubble" had soon burst once I had the figure "in hand", and my fascination with the character design soon came to a pedestrian impression of the RAH figure. Perhaps I needed to listen to the songs, or were more into the band, to be able to fully appreciate the figures as toys? Prime examples for me include the "Tiger and Bunny" and "Attack On Titan" animus haha ... or perhaps I needed White Crusher to complete "the pair", for a more enriching collecting experience?
But the fact is, I thoroughly enjoyed the "slimness" of the body figure, compared to the multiple muscle-bound figures around, a figure-form as slender as this appealed to me, and still do, in fact.
Nevertheless, I'd rather not dwell too long into the merit(s) of having this toy, and look forward to a chance when I can track down the Kubrick Gift Set instead! LOL
(FYI: These images and more have since been uploaded on the dedicated TOYSREVIL Facebook album)
Additional Photo-sources:
- Chaos Step CD
- Gaga Life CD
- 8pcs Gift Set
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Ubisoft’s The Crew Accelerates This Fall in Two Different Versions
The Crew, from Ubisoft, will be available this fall for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. An action-driving game that takes gamers on a reckless ride throughout a massive, open-world recreation of the United States full of challenges and populated by other real players, The Crew is available for pre-order in both Limited Edition and [...]
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Hollywood Collectibles is offering a terrifying Leatherface statue
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a movie that never fails to scare me. The original and the remake have both caused me to lose many hours of sleep. Of course, if you’re someone who doesn’t get nightmares thinking about Leatherface, maybe you’d want a statue of him in your home.
Hollywood Collectibles is releasing a limited Leatherface statue. Made from heavyweight polystone, this statue is designed after his appearance in Texas Chainsaw 3D. Standing at 20 inches tall, Leatherface holds his bloodied chainsaw as a dismembered arm lays beneath him. Limited to 500, pre-orders are open now for US$329.95 or US$41 a month.
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New Transformers Age of Extinction Dino Sparkers Bumblebee and Strafe Image
Thanks to the Ragin Nation facebook page, we have some official images of the Transformers Age of Extinction Dino Sparkers figures. Following the Autobot Optimus Prime and Dinobot Grimlock, and Autobot Drift with Dinobot Slug figures sets. We have a look at Bumblebee and Strafe. The toys are made to play sort of jousting game to knock each others Bot off. The figures are a said to throw sparks from the mouth when they roll. Expect these figures to be released on May 17, 2014 with the rest of the Transformers Age of Extinction toys.
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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark Cover Art: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, More
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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is an upcoming video game being developed by Edge of Reality and published by Activision. It will be the third installment in the War for Cybertron series and the fourth installment in the movie game series. The game will be released June 24, 2014 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The game will serve as both a sequel to Fall of Cybertron, and a companion to the film Transformers: Age of Extinction. See the box cover art and other screens below.
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Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life Looks to Breathe New Life into Social Media Gaming
On June 6, Nintendo will release Tomodachi Life on its 3DS system. The game, which is set in an apartment building on an island, lets players create Mii avatars that represent themselves, as well as their closest friends and relatives, and to watch those characters behave and interact with each other. Players check in on [...]
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KFC EAVI METAL Phase Three: A Citizen Stack! Not MP Ultra Magnus Transformation Demo
A could of new videos are just out on YouKu showing the KFC EAVI METAL Phase Three: A Citizen Stack! Not MP Ultra Magnus Transformation Demonstrations. Watch the CGI demo followed by the actual toy being transformed manually by hand. Read on to watch both videos for the full preview of this awesome MP scale figure.
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Springtime Takoshi Vinyl Release
Toy Art Gallery has announced a new edition of Yakimon’s Takoshi vinyl figure - the Springtime Takoshi. The 8" tall pale yellow vinyl features fluorescent green, purple, red, black and gold spray. He features a removable mask and a miniature Tako vinyl. The vinyl is produced by Toy Art Gallery, painted by Shirahama, and made […]
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Evasion Mode Optimus Prime Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Voyager Figure Video Review by Peaugh
Youtube user Peaugh has posted a video detailing the TF4 Generations Series Voyager Evasion Mode Optimus Prime, one of the small number of figures released ahead of street date in certain locations. Get the scoop on this figure from the unboxing to the transformation from his G1-esque alternate COE truck mode to the robot mode and all the details in between. Read on to watch this full preview of this figure we'll be seeing on store shelves May 17th.
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Hot Toys Iron Patriot Sixth Scale Figure Final Product
Hot Toys and Bloggers are proud to present us with some new photos of the Hot Toys Iron Patriot sixth scale figure final product. This figure has been highly anticipated by many collectors because it’s going to be the first fully articulated Iron Man suit to be released that had a significant role in Iron Man […]
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Hot Toys Iron Patriot Sixth Scale Figure Final Product
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Hot Toys Iron Patriot Sixth Scale Figure Final Product
Hot Toys and Bloggers are proud to present us with some new photos of the Hot Toys Iron Patriot sixth scale figure final product. This figure has been highly anticipated by many collectors because...
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A look at the works of ToyCon UK 2014 (Part 1)
ToyCon UK arrives on Saturday, and there's plenty of new things to gawk over before the show. So much so, in fact, that we haven't been able to keep up with it all! To make amends, we're rounding up as many of the ToyCon UK releases and news tidbits as we can, starting off with works from five of the artists in attendance.
Hit the jump to see some of what you'll find at ToyCon UK!
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Plaseebo at the Monster Brawl
Bob Conge is showing off some of the pieces from Plaseebo that will be in the Monster Brawl Show opening this Saturday (April 12th 2014) at the Monster Kolor Gallery. The 9" high "Franken Bust" is cast in 4 pounds of clear resin with a pink resin GID brain inside the head and a color-changing There […]
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My First Mind Blowing Science Kit: A Great Gift for Smart Kids
Your kids will love being able to mix up all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions with this science kit. In the process they’ll get a great chemistry (and math) education as they learn cool things like how to create their very own volcanic eruption or replicate a sunset in a test tube. This is […]
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Our Lights Out Routine With GoodNites®
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GoodNites®.With three little ones our bedtime routines can often vary but we like to stick to a semi-normal routine. Our family is big on family meals and we end our night with a meal and bath and some reading afterwords. It’s important that our… [read more]![]()
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DC Collectibles New 52 Crime Syndicate Superwoman Figure Video Review & Images
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Sideshow Collectibles presents a Savage Opress Premium Format Figure
Taking inspiration from his appearances in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present their brand new Savage Opress Premium Format Figure. During the 3rd season of Star...
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Sideshow Collectibles presents a Savage Opress Premium Format Figure
Taking inspiration from his appearances in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present their brand new Savage Opress Premium Format Figure. During the 3rd season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a new villain was introduced and created right before your eyes: Savage Opress. Sideshow has taken the character and created one […]
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Sideshow Collectibles presents a Savage Opress Premium Format Figure
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Life-Size Han Solo in Carbonite Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Bring home what might be the biggest piece of the Star Wars film legacy with Sideshow Collectible’s new Life-Size Han Solo in Carbonite figure. First making its debut at the 2013 SDCC,...
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