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Toys For Tots fundraiser nets $37K in Great Falls

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GREAT FALLS -- Toys For Tots in Great Falls set a record on Saturday with its annual auction, and those big numbers on the auction block will go a long way for kids in need.

2014/12/09 Update

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Photo of Yoshimi and I on the main stage at AFA. I said I would post regular updates regardless of wh...

9 Game Day Food Hacks & Grilling Tips‏

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It is football season! That means get-togethers and friends; barbecues and tailgating. So you need the perfect grill for the perfect party and Northshore Fireplace has the perfect match for you! They offer up a variety of grills to meet your individual needs, ranging from gas grills with Weber and Broilmaster, to smokers with the… [read more]

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Burning Chop – “Ermahgerd! Pergs!!!”

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Big Man Toys has released the Burning Chop - "Ermahgerd! Pergs!!!". Limited to a run of only 6 pieces, this highly trained pro wrestling pug features a head sculpt by Eric Villanueva of 1Shot Toys, with the rest of the sculpting by BMT. These are fully hand cast and hand painted with a mix of spray painted gradients […]

Frozen, Super Mario and Peppa Pig counterfeit toys seized

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(Pssst.. even though Cyber Monday and Black Friday are over, you can still get some great deals off the Christmas shop on Amazons "12 Days of Deals" here.) We always aim to provide good advice when it comes to shopping for toys, especially around the Christmas period. Counterfeit products of the bestselling toys are especially […]

Just Who Is This Remarkable And Rare Steiff Rodent?

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In the mood for a little Steiff puzzler?  Then check out this mysterious forest friend who's keeping very, very quiet abut his identity. Does he look familiar to you?  As far as Steiffgal can tell, he does not appear in any of the standard Steiff reference books.  But, he did squirrel away a little clue about himself many years ago in a most clever way. But more about that in a bit.  But first, take a look and see what you think!
 
What is the tale behind this rare rodent?  Here we have a 22 cm, begging Steiff sweetheart.  He is made from shorter tan mohair and is unjointed.  His hands are made from double thick felt.  His prominent tail is made from very long, wavy mohair.  He is expertly hand airbrushed all over with tan, brown, orange, and black highlights.  His adorable face is highlighted with over-sized black eyes, a simple black hand embroidered nose and mouth, clear monofilament whiskers, and single sided mohair ears. 

His IDs help just a bit in identifying him.  He retains all of his original Steiff IDs including a large colorful bear faced chest tag, his raised script button, and yellow ear tag with the article number 2029/02.  This combination of IDs suggest he was made no later than 1969.  However, his actual article number doesn't translate into anything that actually describes him or his size.  This is possible because in 1968, Steiff started to give each item its own unique number, rather than relying on its traditional numbering system that had alot of redundancies to it. 

So just who is this guy?  Given his configuration, detailing, and era, is possible that he could be a squirrel, a chipmunk, or a marmot. Steiff has a legacy of creating all of these fuzzy friends, and they share many similar general characteristics.  These include body position (begging); double thick felt hands and/or feet; large and fluffy tails; and eager faces detailed with oversized eyes and whiskers. 

It took an international effort to crack this nut - oops, case!  Thanks to a tip from Steiff Super fan Alaina Russell from Canada, it appears that this example appeared in the FAO Schwarz toy catalog in 1968-1969, and is indeed a sensational squirrel! His picture appears here on the left.  It is interesting to see that he is grouped with another field and forest friend, Dormy the Edible dormouse.  

The squirrel's FAO Schwarz catalog description reads as follows...
"Tame and friendly, this begging grey squirrel in soft plush, has a long bushy tail and looks very natural. 7-1/2" tall. Ship wt. 2 lbs. $6.95"

It is not possible to tell from the information at hand if he was produced exclusively for FAO Schwarz or not.  However, regardless of his manufacturing status, it is clear that he is quite rare and was produced in extremely small numbers overall.  Have you ever seen another one?  He really is fabulous!

Steiffgal hopes this discussion on the mystery FAO Schwarz squirrel has left you bright eyed and bushy tailed.

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

Peter Kato Holiday Batch Release (12.11)

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Peter Kato is totally in the holiday groove, as it shows with his newest resin releases! Check out his Holiday Batch, which will be releasing this Thursday, December 11th at PM EST. This abundance of colors features some new Bedtime Bunny Ornaments that will go perfectly on your Christmas Trees....

IDW Comics Preview - The Transformers Issue 36 Full Preview

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DAYS OF DECEPTION! All-out war erupts on the streets of Tokyo when PROWL finally gets his hand on the one human he wants to get revenge on... and when PROWL gets revenge, it's never pretty.

IDW Comics Preview - Angry Birds Transformers Issue 2 Full Preview

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With the fate of Piggy Island hanging in the balance, will this be the Age of EGGStinction!? Continuing the craziest crossover this side of CYBERTRON!

IDW Comics Review - Angry Birds Transformers #2

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The battle for the Eggspark boils over as the Autobirds shell out some punishment in their attempt to crack the case of the missing eggs! "Age of Eggstinction" is written by John Barber, with art by Marcelo Ferreira, colors by Nikos Koutsis, and flats by Mike Toris. Continue to full review

IDW Comics Review - The Transformers #36 - Onyx Interface Part Two: VS

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Tokyo is the battleground as Spike Witwicky is confronted by enemies both old and new. As the hunt for the Enigma takes focus, is it really a thirst for revenge that has moved Prowl to pursue Spike? "Onyx Interface, Part Two: VS.", written by John Barber, art by Andrew Griffith and Brendan Cahill, with colors by Josh Perez and Joana Lafuente. Continue to the full review.

Kotobukiya: Jubilee Added To Marvel Bishoujo Collection

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Available to pre-order now is the Jubilee statue from Kotobukiya's Marvel Bishoujo collection. Scheduled to be available in January 2015, Jubilee includes a special set of interchangeable techno glasses and you can get all of the details by checking out the press release.

Spidey 2099, new Venom, and two other Pop!s coming exclusively to Walgreens

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It wasn't that long ago that I never had a reason to step foot inside a Walgreen's but, within the past year or so, the small pharmacy has managed to land exclusive after exclusive. The retailer's most recent coup is four of Funko's Marvel Pop!s: Spider-Man 2099, Venom, a black-suited Spider-Man, and the Punisher.

While the news had me at "Spidey 2099", I also find my eyes drawn to that Venom and his wickedly evil face (and claws!). Thoroughly impressed, I figured I'd see how he stacked up against the previous Pop! Venom(s) and... I couldn't find any. This *might* be the first-ever Pop! Venom, who easily numbers among the most popular Spidey rogues, and yet he's an exclusive for a marginal (as far as collectibles go) retailer. Say whaaaaaa?

Although it's not unusual for Funko to give retailers exclusive Pop!s (in fact, *most* retailers seem to get an exclusive Pop!), but usually it's just one or two items in a larger wave and they're often just variants of a character in that same wave (like a white-robed Raven). However, this crazy news is making Walgreens -- which also scored Hasbro exclusives -- suddenly seem relevant.

These figures are slated to release in January and hopefully won't be hard to find. Some of Walgreens' previously held exclusives were on its website (and as a pre-order, no less!) months and months before popping up at retail.

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Kotobukiya: Iron Man Marvel NOW! Armor ARTFX+ Statue

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Set for release any day now, the Iron Man Marvel NOW! Armor ARTFX+ statue is still available to pre-order now. Read the press release for all of the details.

FIRST EVER BATMOBILE SOLD FOR $137,000 THIS WEEKEND The earlier...

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FIRST EVER BATMOBILE SOLD FOR $137,000 THIS WEEKEND

The earlier known licensed Batmobile was sold this weekend at an auction for $137,000. The car is a customized 1956 Oldsmobile 88 that was built in a New Hampshire barn. It was created by 23-year-old Forrest Robinson and his friend Len Pherham in 1963 simply for the two to drive around.

The car caught the attention of DC Comics licensee All Star Dairies, who leased Robinson’s car for a promotional campaign. They recolored the Oldsmobile and sent it on tour as “Batman’s Batmobile,” eventually returning to Robinson in 1966 who ended up selling it for $200. Flash foward to 2008, it ultimately was restored and authenticated for last weekend’s auction selling through Heritage Auctions, with an opening bid of $90,000.


Mezco Toyz: Breaking Bad: Saul Goodman 6-Inch Figure Announced

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While Breaking Bad may now be long gone, criminal lawyer Saul Goodman will be returning in Better Call Saul, which is scheduled to premiere next February, and Mezco Toyz have now immortalized him in plastic! Expected to ship in June 2015, the Saul Goodman 6" figure is available to pre-order, priced $18, and you can get all of the details at Mezco's site.

Threezero: Modern RoboCop Collectible Teased

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By way of their Facebook page, Hong Kong based toy manufacturing company threezero have indicated that one of their forthcoming collectibles will be the modern-take on RoboCop. Click on the thumbnail above for a closer look.

Name That…Wooden Cylinder

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Cylinders can be made from any material.  

Threezero: RoboCop 1.0 Collectible Pre-Order Closing Soon

Disney Pixar Planes Fire & Rescue: Disney Store at JC Penney

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If you’re looking for older Disney Store CARS-PLANES items, check out the Disney Store at JC Penney. Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” While Disney products don’t normally qualify for their weekly coupons, during the holiday season, they seem to so check first. The Combat Ship. JC Penney also offers free ship to store […]
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