A reveal of a custom Wool and a production exclusive for the upcoming launch of the Modified Wool show (previously featured) which might be a "waste" if overshadowed by SDCC-news, methinks!
Richard Page of UME Toys unveils his TMNT-inspired custom piece, which comes with it's own pizza box, crusted pizza and sai! We last saw teasing hints and have been looking forward to the eventual reveal ![]()
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Wool" from UME Toys & An Exclusive Wool for "Modified Wool" @ RayGun Comics (July 26)
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LEGO San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives
Some of this year’s LEGO San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives have been drip fed revealed by Yahoo, The Wall Street Journal and The Hollywood Reporter. There’s still a few more hours before the big event so more may be revealed. It should be noted that the mini figure giveaway process will be lucky draw system […]
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LEGO San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives
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LEGO San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives
Some of this year’s LEGO San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives have been drip fed revealed by Yahoo, The Wall Street Journal and The Hollywood Reporter. There’s still a few more hours...
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Peavey to Release Line of Licensed Star Wars Products at San Diego Comic-Con International
Peavey Electronics, industry-leading musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer, is pleased to release a line of licensed guitars and accessories adorned with graphics based on the legendary...
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Peavey to Release Line of Licensed Star Wars Products at San Diego Comic-Con International
Peavey Electronics, industry-leading musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer, is pleased to release a line of licensed guitars and accessories adorned with graphics based on the legendary Star Wars film franchise. The products are to be unveiled at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International. “Star Wars is a giant in the world of film, TV […]
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Lego Shows Off New Products at Comic-Con International: San Diego
At Comic-Con International: San Diego this week, Lego Systems Inc. will unveil new products, including two Lego Super Heroes: DC Comics sets scheduled to launch next year, one of which is an 1,800-piece tumbler. Meanwhile, in anticipation of this December’s theatrical release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Lego Systems will preview [...]
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Best Toys for a Kids to Play With on a Flight
A new study from British Airways suggests children might be occupied longer, and stay happier, with far simpler toys. Plus a little adult interaction. The airline placed children, aged two to 10, on a two-hour flight and were observed by scientist and TV personality Robert Winston and a team of educational psychologists.
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Custom-Feature: Geardroids by Doktor A (July 24 Sale)
From Doktor A comes series of six unique customised mini Android vinyl toys. Each with auto-articulated head motion (Turn the gear on the chest to rotate the head - See video demo on IG).
Standing 3″ tall, and made from Vinyl, Acrylic, Laser etched MDF, Lead, Brass winding key - each one is made from an official Google Android vinyl toy from DYZplastic, designed by Andrew Bell.
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SDCC14: DKE Toys Cheat Sheet
DKE Toys has released their entire San Diego Comic Con Booth #5045 Cheat Sheet. It's nice and simple...no timed releases and no signings. Just get to the booth and purchase what you want.
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8-Bit Robocop Vs. The Terminator 7" Video Game Figures From NECA
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Mass Effect Garrus Vakarian Statue
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THE TRANSFORMERS G1: Optimus Prime (Starscream Version) from Hot Toys
Whenever I see "Transformers" toys and collectibles, I will near always be reminded of a bygone time in my toy-collecting life, a near decade ago, when us 1/6th-scale collectors would jokingly call our fellow "connoisseurs" - who collect "Transformers" - as collecting "Lorries". Of course this was waaaay before the Michael Bay movies … and now, ironically one of the premium 1/6-brands, has gone ![]()
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SDCC 2014 - IDW Kicks Off With Transformers Humble Bundle Offering!
IDW Publishing and Humble Bundle have teamed up to deliver a pile of digitally delivered comics just in time to coincide with the beginning of SDCC. Humble Bundles let you pay whatever price you think is fair, but often offer more rewards for just slightly higher prices and this is no different. An assortment of classic and IDW continuity comics are available for a very low price! Keep reading for a link and more details.
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Skylanders Trap Team First-To-Play Tour Launches at Comic-Con International: San Diego
Activision Publishing Inc. is kicking off a four-month, nationwide Skylanders Trap Team First-to-Play Tour, in which attendees can play Skylanders Trap Team inside a customized Game Truck, which serves as a mobile video game media room. The tour will give fans a hands-on experience of the game prior to its North American launch on October [...]
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Fawning Over This Lovely Vintage Reclining Steiff Deer
Every Steiff enthusiast has a few extra special items in their collection that are truly deer - ahem, dear... to their heart. Those treasures that seem to truly capture the essence of the Steiff brand, its breathtaking designs, and impeccable quality. Steiffgal recently welcomed such a piece to her hug, and in all honesty, cannot stop fawning over it. Take a look at this vintage Steiff forest friend and see what makes her so unique from the product design and construction perspectives.
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Steiffgal's not lying when she says this reclining deer is one special collectible. This sweet fawn is lying, unjointed, and made from light brown mohair. Her little legs are bent and folded over in such a way to appear like she is relaxing peacefully, as she would in a forest in nature. She has a tiny, bump-out style tail. Her precious face is detailed with a black hand embroidered nose which is highlighted with a tan stitch; black button eyes; a spot of red to indicate her lips; and large, pert, all mohair ears that have a distinctively triangular shape to them. The mohair on her facial area is slightly shorter than on her body and limbs. She retains her long trailing"f" style Steiff button and traces of a yellow ear tag. Fawn was made in 14 cm only from 1934 through 1943.
From a design and construction perspective, this fabulous fawn has two really special features of note.
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The first of course is her remarkable front leg shape, design, and assembly. Her two front limbs literally fold over and tuck underneath her. So of course the question comes up - how did Steiff create this effect? It would seem almost impossible to cut, sew, and stuff such a small area given its location and scale to the rest of the item. So what's the secret? Steiff created this effect by putting a piece of bendable metal wire in the front legs during her manufacturer. The legs were assembled straight out, but then bent gently into place during finishing. You can see her underside construction here on the left - don't worry, she's just posing for the camera here!
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Steiffgal's not going out on a limb to say that this front leg construction is quite unusual. As a matter of fact, the only other item that comes immediately to mind as also having this wired front leg detail is Steiff's pre-war lying sheep. This sweetie was produced in 14 cm only in lamb's wool plush from 1937 through 1939 - the same size and production era as the deer under discussion in this post. This sheep is pictured here on the left.
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The second is a bit more subtle but no less interesting in terms of ingenuity. One cannot help but notice the elegant and lifelike lines of the lying fawn, especially around her back hip area. It turns out that on both sides of her hips, she has an unusual "swoosh" shaped insert into her mohair. These are in perfect symmetry on her body. These inserts have the effect of adding texture and a rounded differentiation to this area of her body, as well as physically bumping out her hips in a most authentic way. The swoosh is almost "patched" into this area and it is mind-boggling to figure out from a manufacturing perspective how this was done! But, thankfully the skilled Steiff seamstresses knew the secret, and we can all love and appreciate their handiwork today. One of the fawn's swoosh inserts is pictured here on the left.
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's truly wonderful and tranquil lying fawn has added a little rest and relaxation to your day.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
From a design and construction perspective, this fabulous fawn has two really special features of note.
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's truly wonderful and tranquil lying fawn has added a little rest and relaxation to your day.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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SDCC14: Fresh Monkey Fiction
Fresh Monkey Fiction will be at San Diego Comic Con to take it spread the word about their crowd-funded Amazing Heroes action figure line. Launched just last week, Amazing Heroes hopes to bring four classic and cult heroes to life as 1980s style vintage 4” action figures. The first wave includes Captain Action, the Golden […]
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LEGO SDCC 2014 Exclusives and More Press Release
LEGO Systems, Inc. today unveiled details of everything that contributes to its largest San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) presence ever. The LEGO® booth will welcome show attendees with life-sized LEGO models, sneak peeks of 2015 LEGO building sets, photo-opps and content demos. Additionally, fans will have a chance to win limited edition minifigures each day and […]
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LEGO SDCC 2014 Exclusives and More Press Release
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LEGO SDCC 2014 Exclusives and More Press Release
LEGO Systems, Inc. today unveiled details of everything that contributes to its largest San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) presence ever. The LEGO® booth will welcome show attendees with life-sized LEGO...
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8" Retro Snake Escape from New York Snake Plissken Figure
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SDCC 2014 - ToyRUs To Make Exclusives Available Thursday Morning at 10AM Eastern Time
ToysRUs has sent out an email announcing that all of their SDCC exclusives will be available tomorrow morning at 10AM Eastern Time. While they are not listed on TRU's site as exclusives, it's been said that Masterpiece Prowl and Sunstorm will be sold at SDCC first before making their way to TRU stores. Keep reading for images from the email and a link to the TRU Exclusives list!
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