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The Picture Of Libra Tattoo Ideas

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Libra tattoo ideas are suitable for owners Libra star. Belief in astrology is not round, some people strongly believe in it, while others believe it is completely false, invented by man what God knows why, but basically it is for money. Libra is fairness and balance as the famous words, justice is blind, why do […]

Toy Hunting with Luke Chueh in CSC Sunday

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Had an opportunity to personally meet Luke Chueh again today (we met at STGCC the year before last) and hunted for toys at the Sunday Flea Market at China Square Central, with him walking away with really splendid goodies (I personally always love to see what artists collect and buy ;p). After Beef Noodles, coffee and walking in the rain later, selfies and toy-snaps with Gundam merch, tentacled

TOYSREVIL @ Sunday Sketch Jam by RSCLS

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The "triumph" I achieved today, was turning up for the Sunday Sketch Jam at RCLS HQ in Aliwal Art Centre, and "publicly" doodled a couple of pieces, which will make their way to Jakarta for display at Gardu House, somewhen in December! Starting 2pm and ended at 6pm, this one-day-only event saw a room packed with folks and artists drawing on elongated pieces of paper, on communal tables. A

Mastermind Creations Reformatted Cynicus Color Test Shot Photos - AKA Vos Of The Decepticon Justice Division!

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Mastermind Creations has shared images of their upcoming Cynicus figure to Facebook. Better known as Vos of the terrifying Decepticon Justice Division (as seen in IDW's More Than Meets The Eye comic series), Cynicus transforms into a large sniper rifle usable by both 5mm hands and Feral Rex, and has a removable faceplate. Keep reading to see all the photos!

IBISWorld Forecasts Stronger Retail Spending for Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday

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According to IBISWorld’s annual Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday spending forecast, retail spending should receive a boost during the upcoming holiday shopping period, thanks to a stronger U.S. economy, higher e-commerce sales, and earlier store openings on Thanksgiving. Total spending over this year’s Black Friday weekend is forecast to rise 1.8 percent to $36.7 [...]

QTransformers - Listings And Prices For First Eight Figures Plus Photos

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Autobase Aichi has posted Amazon Japan listings for the first eight QTransformers along with a price - 1079 Yen each, or roughly $10. Which seems a bit high for squatty little Choro-Q inspired figures. But more importantly, we've got sizeable photos for six of the eight figures, including all four G1-inspired figures. Keep reading for details on all eight, plus the photos!

Toy News Roundup: ‘Batman’, ‘Star Wars’, ‘NECA’, and Gentle Giant Goes Jumbo With Secret Wars

Toy News Roundup: ‘Batman’, ‘Star Wars’, ‘NECA’, and Gentle Giant Goes Jumbo With Secret Wars

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Today is Sunday and it’s time for the 70th edition of the Toy News Roundup. Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our site, and also link you to any toy news that we...

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Jem and the Holograms line gets a new addition: exclusive WClub Techrat doll

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Integrity Toys W Club members get some exclusive dolls each year. One of them is always a Jem line doll, since they got the license, partnering with Hasbro. So the W Club introduced their fourth 2014 doll yesterday and it's Techrat from the Jem And The Holograms series.It is the very first time in the brand's history that this character is being made into a doll. It features a newly developed version of the QuickSwitch system designed to work with the Homme body, so Techrat comes with not one, but two heads: his signature, screen accurate "shaved head" look and a basic long haired look that will give every fan more versatility - and entice people outside the Jem fandom to get the doll, since it features the Declan sculpt, until now only available in conventions as part of the Colour Infusion collections. 


Item # 14063
Techrat™
Dressed Fashion Figure
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Adult Collectible
Official 2014 W Club Exclusive
Limited Edition Size: TBA 
Special W Club Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 
Estimated Shipping Date: Approximately Spring 2015


Doll Tech Specs: 
Scale: 12.5-inch / 1:6 Scale
Head Sculpt: Declan X2 (partially rooted and fully rooted)
Body Sculpt: FR: Homme
Skin Tone: FR White 
Hair: Black
Quick Switch Feature: Yes
Eyelashes: No


Techrat is a fully articulated 12.5-inch vinyl fashion figure with fully rooted hair. He comes dressed in his layered 80's look with sport shoes. He also comes with his period accurate personal computer. As a bonus item, the doll also includes a second long-haired head that can easily be swapped using the Homme version of the QuickSwitch system. Doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up. **Clear computer stand not included.


Hmmm. I do not collect Jem, so the doll is outside my scope. Declan is the most coveted sculpt from the male Colour Infusion dolls, but here he does not look as sexy or hip as he does in that collection. In fact, if the informative email from Integrity did not mention it was this particular sculpt, I would not have believed it is the same one. What a different hairline and styling can do! I bet it will be popular with the non-Jem collection pack, as they covet the sculpt, hence the second head (the normal pricing also will play a part as the CI male dolls go for mucho mullah). Some Jem fans complain about how the pants and shoes are quite not like the 80s styled look he has in the series, They also mention his hair part starts lower on the left side of his head (i.e. smaller bald area). In any case, this is still a prototype we are seeing and the final doll could be tweaked.


**IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototype shown, colours may differ depending on your computer monitor. Clear computer stand not included. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2014 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.**

November Blues Bedtime Bunnies and Sleeptime Bunnies by Peter Kato

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Peter Kato is releasing new bedtime bunnies and sleeptime bunnies at his online shop on Monday, November 24 at 8pm EST. The series of November Blues Bedtime Bunnies and Sleeptime Bunnies are available blind packed with chase figures in each type. There will be in stock 15 Medium size Bedtime Bunnies ($20 each) with the […]

Power Attackers Junkheap, Vehicon, and High Octane Bumblebee Official Images

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Thanks to Target.com who have posted new order pages with images of the Transformers Age of Extinction Power Attackers Junkheap, Vehicon, and High Octane Bumblebee. Get an official look at the final Wave 4 figures in the packaging now.

Kantai Collection: Ikazuchi 1/7 PVC Figure by Pulchra

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From the popular battleship game Kantai Collection, or KanColle, comes the Ikazuchi 1/7 Scale PVC Figure by Pulchra. The Ikazuchi PVC Figure stands approximately 17.5 cm tall and she’s depicted in her sailor uniform with all her cannons and attachments on full display. She retails for ¥10,000 and will ship in January 2015.

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Cybercast Interviews Play With This Too - Play With This Toosday Campaign Announced

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In the interview Rik announced their upcoming Play With This Toosday campaign, where they will reveal a new figure design every Tuesday. This Tuesday an announcement is coming of a figure that might be interesting to He-Man collectors as well as Transformers fans. The figure idea was by Trent Troop and drawn by Aaron Archer.

What's On Your Steiff Holiday Wish List?

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What's on your holiday wish list? A wonderful vintage Steiff Teddy bear, perhaps? You are certainly not alone there! Well, the timing couldn't be better for vintage Teddy Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa shopping with the upcoming Teddy Bear sale at SAS (Special Auction Services) auction house in London, England.  On December 4th, 2014, the auction house is selling 102 fabulous Teddy bears from Steiff Superfan Jena Pang, including some remarkable and very rare examples. Steiffgal checked in with friend and SAS auctioneer Daniel Agnew to learn more about what will is certain to be a great auction to top off the 2014 Steiff sales year.

Steiffgal:  What was your first reaction when Jena contacted you about selling the bears?

Daniel Agnew:  I have known Jena and his wonderful collection for a number of years, almost as long as he has been collecting. I thought he was joking when he asked me to come and see the bears again for a potential sale. How could anyone part with these bears? He had to keep reminding me to come and see him. I eventually went down and then we discussed his collection, and the logistics of the auction process, and I was back a few days later picking them up! 

Steiffgal:  What was the process to get the bears from Jena's collection to your business? How long in advance before the auction did you need them in-house?

 Daniel:  This was a very unusual circumstance, once Jena had decided to sell, he wanted an auction this year. I was virtually on deadline for my 6th November auction, so after some pondering we decided to do a double catalogue, with the 6th November one half and Jena's auction the other. I literally had to collect and catalogue the sale in a few weeks. Normally we close 8 weeks before the auction. I live an hour south of London, Jena lives an hour to the east of London and Special Auction Services is about an hour west of London, so it took some managing to get it collected. 

Steiffgal: Cataloging is a really important part of the auction process. How did you (and your team, if that was the case) go about cataloging the bears? How long did it take? Where was it done? 

Daniel:  I catalogue on my own; this is done at SAS in Newbury. I also had Jena's insurance valuation document which we had prepared a few years ago. So I could pad out the antique bear descriptions in the comfort of home, also Jena had extra information that he prepared. It was fun to put it together, but would have been a bit less stressful if we had a bit longer than a couple of weeks to get it all done. 

Steiffgal:  Getting the photography right is key for creating a memorable auction catalog.  Can you explain to the Steifflife readers how you go about photographing the bears for the catalog?

Daniel:  We have a new photographer and I am a very fussy specialist when it comes to bear photography. So, we did several test shots and then I have to set the bear up, so we get that important eye contact. The bear has to speak to you from the pages of the catalogue. That bear needs to be saying, "please, take me home."  And, the image has to be suitable for the printed catalogue and the on-line catalogue. 

Steiffgal:  You have been in the auction and vintage toy world for many years.  How is this auction similar, and atypical, to other toy and plush auctions you have conducted in the past?

Daniel:  It's a fairly unique auction. Jena's collection has at its core 27 exceptional Steiff Teddy Bears, then there are a few other antique bears by different makers. Jena also had a selection of artist bears and limited edition collectors bears, which makes up the rest of the auction. It's a total of 102 lots, which is small for one of my auctions, but it's perfectly formed and we will be all home in good time for dinner!

Steiffgal:  Of the bears up for offer, which are your top three favorites, and why?


Daniel:  How can you ask me to choose three! I want them all. OK, after looking through the catalogue again, and again. I can easily chose my favourite; Lot 1014, Constantine. When I first saw this bear, he simply took my breath away. A huge, chunky, centre-seam, blank button, 1905, 28 inches, and a stunner.  For a bear which is almost 110 years old, he is in exception condition. If I had a spare £10,000 lying around, I would snap him up.  

I have about five second favourites, but I think I'm going to plump for Lot 1016, Winston Howitz. I like this bear because he is a cinnamon, I have a white and a golden mohair Steiff bear, which are smaller than this one, so he would be a nice addition to my collection, but the most intriguing thing about Winston, is that he has a 'Howitz' name tag under his arm, the sort of tag that is sewn into your school clothes (does/did this use to happen in US?). When Jena bought this bear, nobody had realised this was there, but I find it fascinating to think who this person was, that owned this beautiful bear.
 

For my final choice, I could chose any of the other antique Steiff bears, but I'm going to go for something different and completely different to my normal taste. Lot 1091, a Stier Bear made by artist Kathleen Wallace, he is called Harmony and is a Pierrot/clown bear. I just love his colours.

Steiffgal:  Thank you so much for giving us a peek at the inner workings of this great upcoming Steiff sales event!  Best of luck you! 

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

Fate/EXTRA CCC: Saber Bride PVC figure by Medicom Toy

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From the sequel to the popular game “Fate/Extra” comes the Fate/Extra CCC: Saber Bride 1/8 Scale PVC Figure by Medicom Toy. The Saber Bride figure stands approximately 22cm tall and depicts her wearing her signature bridal gown costume. She retails for ¥12,000 and will ship in August 2015.

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Magical Girl Nijino Yurika Figure by Amakuni

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From the anime “Rokujoma no Shinryakusha!?” comes the Magical Girl Nijino Yurika 1/8 Scale PVC Figure by Amakuni. The Magical Nijino Yurika figure stands approximately 18cm tall and is a Hobby Japan exclusive. She retails for ¥13,980 and will ship sometime in July or August 2015.

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Peter Kato - November Blues Bedtime Bunnies Sleeptime Bunnies Blind Packs (11.24)

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Peter Kato will be releasing a brand new run of his Bedtime and Sleeptime Bunnies. The November Blues Bedtime Bunnies & Sleeptime Bunnies Blind Pack will be available this Monday, November 24th. All of these cute lil’ bunnies will come in all different types of November Frozen blue hues, including...

Dragon’s Crown: Fighter Statue by Yamato USA

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From the 2D RPG Game “Dragon’s Crown” comes the Fighter 1/4 Scale Polyresin Statue by Yamato USA. The Fighter Statue stands over 15 inches tall and comes with a second head portrait, so you can display him with or without the helmet depending on your preferences. The Dragon’s Crown Fighter Statue retails for $329.99 and is set to release in December 2014.

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Kier, Valkyrie of the Dead, Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

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From the Court of the Dead Collection comes the incredible Kier, Valkyrie of the Dead, Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles. Kier is an original character design from Sideshow and, like all their pieces, is highly detailed from top to base. The Kier Premium Format Figure stands an impressive 28 inches tall and features a removable skull helmet, so you can pose her with or without it depending on your preferences. Edition size has yet to be announced, but she retails for $399.99 and is expected to ship in August 2015. Artists: Tom Gilliland (Art Direction, Design) Zane Yarbrough (Design)

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