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Fan Art From A Comics Pro: Josh Burcham Draws Deleted Scene From More Than Meets The Eye #22

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IDW artist and colorist Josh Burcham found himself inspired by the deleted scene from More Than Meets The Eye #22 that was posted by writer James Roberts at New Year's, and took it on himself to bring the scene to life. The result, posted at the 2005 forums, is an absolute delight and captures the spirit of the scene perfectly. Keep reading to see for yourself!

Tomopop Review: MegaHouse's Natsume Yuujinchou Petit Chara Land

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Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends) will probably always rank as one of my favorite top anime series of all time. For four seasons I laughed and cried with this series like few others. I was pretty sad when the final season, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi, ended back in 2012, but thankfully not all is lost. Not only is the manga still ongoing, there are still companies like MegaHouse more than happy to keep making figures. In this case we'll be looking at their recent entry in the long running Petit Chara Land series featuring Natsume Yuujinchou

Can these little figures really hold up to the discerning eye of a fan? Find out after the jump!

Tomopop Review: MegaHouse's Natsume Yuujinchou Petit Chara Land screenshot

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Badcube OTS-04 Wardog - Warpath-Alike Test Shot Images!

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It hasn't been that long since Badcube began circulating the design illustration for their OTS-04 Wardog, but now TFSource has posted images of the test shot version! Larger than Masterpiece Autobot Cars (just as a tank should be,) Badcube's take on Warpath is looking good. Keep reading to see the images!

Kotobukiya Tekken Bishoujo Nina Williams Statue Video Review & Images

Daily Dose of Vanessa - Luxe Life

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Once in a while a perfect doll comes along. Luxe Life is one of those. I have never redressed her which is quite unusual for me. She's just perfect the way she is.

LL was one of the stunning dolls from the Iconic 2009 convention. Priced at $130. then, you can't touch this doll on the secondary market for less than several hundred. There wasn't a single off-key note at that event. The Elise Jolie sculpt was introduced for one. There were two Agnes (Agnii?), a gorgeous Eugenia, a Marilyn Monroe-like Dania, a light skinned Natalia and a beautiful Avantguard 12" clone.

The 'Iconic' theme referred to Jason's prior iconic doll designs. Luxe Life was meant to honor Veronique Perrin "Lush Life." (2001-02) This doll originally sold for $60. 
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Modsdoll Aurum and Kingdom Doll Brunel

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I have been playing with two of my new 16" resin dolls. And that's a good thing because I vowed to play more. Less accumulating; more playing. Seriously, it's not hard to sit in front of a computer for hours pining over dolls I don't have when all the while, I have gorgeous dolls upstairs. That's a sickness.

Aurum is growing on me. I almost sold her. She is wearing a Ficon gown and Fashion Royalty earrings.



I love Brunel!
In these photos she is wearing a Sybarite sweater and Ficon jeans which are too large in the hips. The rhinestone belt (Facets) helps to pull them in. The poodle is needle felted from an artist whose name I don't remember. I've had him a long time.  Boots - eBay.



Candy Toy

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Candy Toy is a new puzzle game. In the mysterious toys candy kingdom launched another fantasy adventure about toys, let victory rainbow...

Marvel Select Electro sees Standalone Release due to Fan Demand

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Late last year, Diamond Select released a Marvel Select Spiderman vs. Electro Two-Pack. Due to the success of the two-pack and fan demand, Diamond Select have decided to release the Marvel Select...

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Marvel Select Electro sees Standalone Release due to Fan Demand

Mishka x Super7 x Kioka Camo Keep Watch Mummyboy *UPDATE*

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It’s been a year since Mishka x Super7’s Keep Watch Mummy Boy has been revealed! New years 2014 to be exact! Now Mishka is excited to release the Camo MishkaBoy by the one and only Kioka of Gargamel. This release is an exclusive to the Los Angeles Mishka Store with...

Climb Every Mountain For This Great Vintage Steiff St. Bernard Dog!

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The excitement of finding wonderful vintage Steiff treasures is certainly universal... and all collectors love to be able to say... "Look what I found!" Check out this note from a reader from Germany who asks for advice on a possible purchase of a very vintage Steiff dog. Leonie writes: 

"Dear Steiffgal, 
Could you give me an advice for a purchase? I saw a Steiff prewar St. Bernard dog on eBay. He lost most of his fur, and his button, too. He is 28 cm high and his price is 95 euro. Should I buy him or is he too expensive? I have also sent a picture. I would appreciate an answer very much. Best regards, Leonie"

Who wouldn't climb every mountain for this wonderful mountain-loving canine?  And yes, Steiffgal says YES, GO FOR IT!  What we have here is a much loved 1930's-era Steiff sitting St. Bernard dog.  This model was made both in white and brownish-copper mohair and white and tan wool plush in 10, 14, 17, 22, 28, and 35 cm.  The mohair version appeared in the line from 1929 through 1937, and the wool plush version from 1929 through 1932.  Given this photo, it is hard to tell if Leonie's pup was originally made from mohair or wool plush.  Both versions were adorable, very puppy-like, and featured realistic fur coloring.  Each model had a dear face that was detailed with expressive brown and black pupil eyes, a black hand-embroidered nose and mouth, and a distinctive muzzle which came to life with black and pink airbrushing. These sitting St. Bernard models had their tails wrapped gently around their backsides, much like how "real" dogs sit... especially when they are on their best behavior!


The mohair version of Steiff's sitting St. Bernard dog - like several very popular models of the 1930's - was also produced as a tail-moves-head model.  The one big difference between the regular and tail-moves-head version of this design is the position of the tail.  The regular versions have wrapped tails, while the tail-moves-head versions have a stretched-out tail.  The sitting tail-moves-head version was made in 11, 15, 18, 23, 29, and 36 cm from 1931 through 1934.  These dynamic doggies in good or better condition are quite rare on the secondary market;  in 2013 Teddy Dorado sold a 29 cm version for over 7,000 euro!  And just how beloved is this moving model?  In 1993,  Steiff made a replica of their special tail-moves-head St. Bernard in in an edition size of 4,000.  This replica is pictured here on the left. 


St. Bernard dogs continue to be collector's favorites today. Many enthusiasts can't get enough of the company's models from the late 1940's through the 60's, and it is easy to see why! It is interesting to note that the first St. Bernard to appear after the factory reopened for business post World War II was a larger standing mohair model on wheels. He was based on the company's pre-war design and was manufactured in 43, 50, 60, and 62 cm from 1949 through 1957. A slightly simplified standing model, also based on the prewar design, was available in 10, 14, and 22 cm from 1953 through 1957.  These early standing post-war St. Bernards are pictured here on the left.

In the early 1960's, Steiff again updated their standard line St. Bernard and even gave him a name for the first time - Bernie. Bernie was made from mohair and available sitting or standing on all fours. New Bernie had a different pattern of facial airbrushing, a chunkier build, and a smaller scale tail; standing Bernie also featured a cask attached to his collar. Standing Bernie is pictured here on the left. Overall, sitting Bernie was produced in 12 and 22 cm from 1963 through 1970 while standing Bernie was made in 22 cm from 1964 through 1966. In about 1970, Steiff also produced a most impressive display sized St. Bernard, perhaps as an exclusive for the high end toy retailer FAO Schwarz. And, since then, St. Bernards have always been a standard feature in the Steiff line, mostly appearing in large size plush models for children's fun and play. 

Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's wonderful legacy St. Bernards has been a warm and fuzzy experience for you! 

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

TIA to Present Research on Australian, Mexican, U.S. Toy Markets at Toy Fair

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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) will present new research reports on the Australian, Mexican, and U.S. toy markets at the 112th North American International Toy Fair next month (TIA is the producer of the event). Taking place throughout the day on Sunday, February 15, the educational sessions will be held as part of TIA’s ongoing [...]

TOYS DOC

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TOYS DOCImmerse yourself in a world of fantasy and repair your toys!Be the best doctor and take care of your toys.Explode the bubbles...

Toynami: Acid Rain Marine Stronghold Mecha Action Vehicle

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Welcome to the dark and gritty world of Acid Rain! This Acid Rain Marine Stronghold Transforming Mecha Action Vehicle is what action figure and mecha fans have been waiting for! It is big enough to fit a 3 3/4-inch action figure (sold separately) in its cockpit. And that’s not the best part, this baby can...

Sket-One x Mana Studios - Mini Our Father Resin Sculpture Available Now

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If you couldn’t quite hack the price of the previous “Our Father” release by Sket-One, here is a more affordable way to add this amazingly detailed piece to your collection! Teaming up with Mana Studios, Sket-One is proud to announce the new Mini “Our Father” resin sculpture, which stands 12”...

Transformers 5: May Go Back to The Roots Says Peter Cullen Voice of Optimus Prime

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Thanks to our old friend Sean Long, who's posted a video from the SacAnime 2015 festival held in , Sacramento, CA last weekend. Perter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime made an appearance. It is way too early to know for sure, but he did say that Transformers 5 and 6 may be going back to the roots when asked about the concern about the darkness of the series so far. Read on for more on Transformers 5 is to released June 24, 2016.

Combiner Wars Devastator Potential Price Range Revealed And North American Platinum Insecticons

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Having been rumored based on a reported finding in Toys R Us inventory systems, we have a new update on the possible Generations Combiner Wars Devastator. Novabeam10 has related information from a Canadian Toys R Us listing that has Generations Devastator listed at a Canadian Dollar price of $179.99. Also found were the Platinum Series Insecticon reissue 3 pack at $99.99. This can give some powerful sticker shock, but keep reading for more information...

Badcube's Wardog Now With Robot Mode Scale

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TFsource has shared a few extra photos of Wardog from Badcube. The earlier series of photos gave a good sense of the tank's scale, but left the size of the Warpath-based robot mode unclear. Now there's little room for uncertainty, as Wardog unfolds to become something easily on par with a large Voyager Class figure, if not a bit bigger. Those who'd hoped for something more than a retread of ground covered by Generations Warpath seem to have gotten their wish! Click through and check it out.

Family, Friends Mourn at Mario Cuomo’s Funeral

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[at MarketWatch] - Family and friends of Mario Cuomo, a towering figure in Democratic politics, said goodbye Tuesday at a funeral service in Manhattan. The three-term governor of New York died Jan. 1 at age 82. Photo: Getty ...

LeapFrog's LeapTV™ Educational Video Game System Wins Prestigious KAPi - Kids At Play Interactive Award For 2015

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[PR Newswire] - EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (LF), the leader in educational entertainment, announced today that LeapTVTM, LeapFrog's new educational video gaming system, has won one of the coveted 2015 Kids at Play Interactive (KAPi) Awards for innovation in children's media in the "Best Hardware" category. Created by the editor of Children's Technology Review Warren Buckleitner and founder of Living in Digital Times Robin Raskin, the annual KAPi Awards are highly-regarded peer-recognition awards designed to highlight innovation and excellence in design in commercial children's interactive media. "We are profoundly honored to receive a KAPi Award for our LeapTV educational video game system, acknowledging one of our biggest educational platform launches ever for excellence in innovation and design," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. With simple and intuitive user interfaces specifically created with first-time players in mind, LeapTV provides children three ways to play: motion control, pointer play, and a classic controller mode.
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