WHAT-IS: *Celebrating 2015 with a series of "TOP TEN TOYS FOR 2014" as picked by fellow plastic-crack-addicts … eerrr … I meant "fellow toy collectors"! It doesn't have to be released in 2014, it just has to be purchased / gifted / unboxed in 2014. Living my toy-dreams vicariously through you collections! Share Your Toy-Joy, people!* [CLICK to read all]
From Producer / (Musician? :p) / Friend; ![]()
Thanya's Top 10 Toys for 2014
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Kotobukiya: Zatanna Bishoujo Statue Revealed
Following on from yesterday's tease, our suspicions were correct, with Kotobukiya sending out the press release and product photos to announce their Zatanna Bishoujo statue! Click on the full story for all of the details.
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Diamond Select Toys: Aliens, X-Force, Universal Monsters And Jay and Silent Bob Monopoly On Sale This Week
The latest update from Diamond Select Toys features a variety of items such as banks, board games and Minimates! Check it out after the jump!
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Upcoming TakaraTomy Releases Including RID 2015, Generations, Q, And More
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Japanese site Hobby Collection has posted a list of upcoming releases from TakaraTomy from the end of April through June of 2015. The Transformers Adventure heading continues to play host to both RID 2015 and a mix of other items including Generations figures not falling under the Legends Series in Japan. There are no pictures so far, but some interesting things in the text. Keep reading!
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Rxseven x Atama inHAREted (1.24)
Dallas-based Atama has collaborated with artist RxsevenRxseven on his first production resin figures. The well-sculpted inHAREted figures feature a cute hare with a slightly gory split open stomach. While the new toys do vary in style from the artist’s primarily skull-centric customs, they do retain some signature elements including the...
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Sideshow Collectibles: Lobo, Skaar And Court Of The Dead Premium Art Prints Pre-Order Info
Next Monday, January 19th at 1pm ET/10am PT is when you'll be able to pre-order Sideshow Collectibles' Lobo, Skaar and Court of the Dead Premium Art Prints. Be sure to mark it on your calendar if you want to pick up one or more of these gallery-quality prints from artists Ariel Olivetti (Lobo, Skaar) & David Palumbo (Court of the Dead).
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TOYSREVIL's Top Ten Toys For 2014 - #4: Crazy Chocolate Muckey by Instinctoy
A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Jan 8, 2015 at 10:20pm PST
I've enjoyed previous Muckeys from INSTINCTOY but was only intent to gawk at them online … until I saw and held the Baby Blue Muckey in STGCC 2013, and subsequently managed to bug Hiroto to sell me the display piece (all the belly flocking has nice gone matt tho :p), but I was happy with it. I was contented … but "contentment"![]()
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Sideshow Collectibles: Alien Big Chap Legendary Scale Bust Giveaway
For their latest newsletter contest, Sideshow Collectibles are offering the chance to win the Alien Big Chap Legendary Scale Bust. Follow the link and good luck!
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NECA: Formal Leatherface 8-Inch Clothed Action Figure
Posted a couple of days ago on their site, is NECA's brand new version of Leatherface in his dinner attire from the original 1974 film. In addition to the de rigueur chainsaw accessory, the poseable 8" figure is dressed in tailored fabric clothing, comprising a dinner jacket, shirt and pants, and a newly sculpted, "Pretty Woman" version of his mask.
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Kotobukiya says 'epytotorP wohS': Zatanna appears!
Kotobukiya continues trampling on the ashes of DC's old Ame-Comi line with more suitable (and realistic in comparison) representations of classic female characters. Previously teased in illustrated form, Zatanna arrives with great fanfare in three dimensions. This former Seven Soldiers member is depicted in her classic, cosplay inspiring outfit; fishnets (that seem to be actual fabric), feminine-tuxedo, and top hat (bunny not included). She is given the dynamic pose we come to expect from the Bishoujo line, hair flowing asunder.
This is designed and sculpted by the masters of the line, Shunya Yamashita and Takaboku Busujima; though, that shouldn't come as much surprise. Zatanna is a big fan favorite, so they've taken their time to do right by her and her many fans. This 50 year-old character is given new life, proving her evergreen status. She is in the 1/7th scale, so right around 10 inches tall. I appreciate that Kotobukiya seem to have an idea of the characters they make (with a lot of credit to Yamashita and Busujima) by giving them expressions in line with their characterization; Zatanna is no different with a sly, showbiz-like smile (while still being genuine).
I hope they tackle the George Perez redesign someday (maybe as a convention exclusive), though for now I believe we can all be pleased with the strong amount of detail and care taken in this figure. Kotobukiya is giving a July 2015 release date according to their press release, provided she doesn't say "elbisivnI." US$69.99 is the suggested price point, so save those quarters you're making from street magic. Ok, maybe enough with the magic references...
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Vinyl Idolz Line of Figures Coming From Funko & Vinyl Sugar
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Four HKTDC Trade Shows Start the Year on a High Note
Tech Toys, Innovative Products in Strong Demand Hong Kong, Jan 16, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - The four major trade shows in Hong Kong this week recorded a buyer attendance of over 110,000, an increase of ...
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CollectorMom & Family – Back to the USA with Their MSOS!
CollectorMom & Family – Welcome back to the USA! They’re on their way – everything important is packed and ready to go. Long time collectors would know that box from anywhere. But for newer collectors … It’s the near mythical Motor Speedway of the South box. The first unboxing post – back in the day […]
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Target Canada Closing – All Bow, No Arrow …
Target Canada is no more. After an ambitious launch, they are taking a more than $5 billion dollar writeoff … Blow by blow on all the things Target did wrong. Read at Gawker & Fortune. As for CARS & PLANES, it seemed that Target Canada did not get much stock and it was cheaper just […]
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set database: LEGO 231 hospital
set database: LEGO 231 hospital
image courtesy of bricklink
image courtesy of peeron
set number: 231set name: hospital
theme: homemaker, hospital
year: 1978
pieces: 384
price: us$na
maxifig: 4
homemaker theme.
come with a hospital.
the hospital has 2 beds, a chair, a sink, a push cart and a scale.
also has alternatives to built a wheelchair, a wheeled bed, a bench and a table.
maxifig included a doctor maxifig, a nurse maxifig, a boy maxifig and a girl maxifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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Good Smile Company reveals Winter Wonder Festival exclusives
With Winter WonFes 2015 less than a month away, Good Smile have stepped up to reveal the exclusive goods that they'll be selling at the event, thus saving us the agony of speculation and second guessing that used to characterise the event.
As is always the case at Winter WonFes, Snow Miku headlines the exclusives available, with her fan-designed 'Snow Bell' look available in both Nendoroid and figma forms. We've also got a rather striking Nendoroid of Battleship Re-Class from Kantai Collection and another Saber figma, this time an unarmoured 'Dress ver.'.
As with all WonFes exclusives in recent years these will also be available from the Good Smile Online Shop for a limited period of time. GSC will also take any remaining stock touring round the world on the convention trail, so if the company attends an event near you that might be a smart time to get your hands on this stuff. Online sales will be made to order so as long as you get in between the 8th and 16th of February you'll be guaranteed to get one. The two Snow Mikus will be ¥4,500 apiece while saber and Re-Class will set you back a little more at ¥5,000.
Honestly I'm a little underwhelmed, but then I'm not a huge fan of any of these characters. Any of you readers out there really liking what you're seeing?
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ASHLEY JI JA by Mr Clement
Teased here is Mr Clement's new upcoming ASHLEY JI JA, with the only information thus far being it is limited to 20 "teams" … interesting choice of word used … AND that I looks like they are made from "WOOD"(?) … More info when I have them!![]()
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Toy Chest: Playmobil Meets Iconic Art Edition
Mashup alert! Playmobil meets iconic art and 7 other things I wanted to share this week.
For more stories behind some of your favorite toys visit Toy Tales.
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Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy:A Clockwork Carrot Lil Alex HAUNTED EDITION
A new edition of Frank Kozik x BlackBook Toy: A Clockwork Carrot Lil Alex to gawk at, and it may well be my favouritest one yet!
Feast your eyes on the HAUNTED EDITION, for 11.25-inches of sofubi beauty with the clear black cast featuring accented colors - currently available to purchase for 12,960 YEN. If you've not picked up any of the previous 10 x Editions, this is a great one to start with![]()
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Hot Wheels: 2001 Rat Rods ’33 Ford Roadster
Black body paint with Red & White tampo with ‘Lil Black & Red’ & HW logo on sides, Red interior, Brown Malaysia Base, with Basic White Wall Wheels. Click here to see our other diecast photography.
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