TOYSREVIL BlogWeek WrapUp (April 4-11)

April 12, 2015, 7:57 am

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Starting this Sunday, I will be attempting to wrap-up a week's worth of bloggery on TOYSREVIL's Blog-Ring AKA blogs other than this blog you are reading now, which features the gamut from film, television, otaku-dom and lifestyles which might not or might have appeared on this blog. Enjoy the links and enjoy the read :) Cheers and thank you for your indulgence and support :) Andy MEDIA (FILM +

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TIA Extends Benchmark Study Participation Deadline to April 24

April 12, 2015, 8:00 am

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Toy companies can still participate in the Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) confidential 2015 Toy Industry Financial and Operating Benchmark Study, and learn how their financial performance compares with other companies of similar size and distribution channel. The response deadline has been extended until April 24, and the questionnaire can be completed securely online or via [...]

Spring Entertaining Made Easy With RO*TEL’s Rockin’ Guac Recipe #ZestyInADash

April 12, 2015, 9:20 am

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Compensation was provided by ConAgra RO*TEL via Mode Media. This spring it feels like we are busier than ever. With friends coming and going and family coming to visit, we are doing a lot of entertaining. One thing I like to do is keep things simple, it’s those simple dishes that keep entertaining a breeze.… [read more]

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Toy News Roundup: ‘Star Wars’, ‘Minimates’, ‘Marty McFly’ and SDCC 2015 Exclusives are Upon Us!

April 12, 2015, 10:21 am

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Today is Sunday and it’s time for the 85th 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 didn’t cover. So let’s see what the big toy news was this week, shall […]

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Toy News Roundup: ‘Star Wars’, ‘Minimates’, ‘Marty McFly’ and SDCC 2015 Exclusives are Upon Us!

April 12, 2015, 10:21 am

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Today is Sunday and it’s time for the 85th 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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Tamaki Kousaka Miwaku no Twister Game Ver. HIYAKEATO Figure by Orcatoys [ToHeart2]

April 12, 2015, 10:45 am

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From the anime ‘ToHeart2′ comes the Tamaki Kousaka Miwaku no Twister Game Ver. HIYAKEATO 1/6 PVC Figure by Orcatoys. The Tamaki Kousaka figure stands approximately 21cm tall and features her in a black and pink bikini stretched out on a Twister game board. She is also sporting some sexy tan lines which are an added touch to this figure. The Tamaki Kousaka Twister figure retails for ¥13,800 (¥12,420 at cdjapan) and is expected to release in June 2015. Order from:

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Horsing Around With This Fantastic Steiff Wooden Stick Pony

April 12, 2015, 12:29 pm

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Hold your horses!  Check out this great inquiry from a reader from the heartland of America.  Looks like she's had this treasure for awhile... but Steiffgal thinks he may go back at least half a century!  Kim writes:

Steiffgal,
 
I am writing to you to ask if this could be a Steiff stick pony. I purchased this at a garage sale 15-20 yrs ago. I cannot read the button clearly. It is located on the left side. The toy is made of wood and has a leather harness. The mane is hair... not sure what kind. The features are painted and it is 41 inches long. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

Thank you!"

Well, this pony is no phony!  He is indeed Steiff's Hobby Horse.  Some people refer to these toys as "stick ponies." He is constructed from solid wood.  His head is made from a thick piece of wood which has been finished with a smooth varnish.  His face comes to life with red, black and white paint.  His harness is both painted on, as well as a strip of red leather, held in place with metal hardware.  His black mane is probably actual horsehair or long mohair.  His "body" is a long wooden dowel, and he rides upon two red painted wheels.   This pony on the go was made in 100 cm from 1924 through 1941, and then again from 1949 through 1973.  He was also made in a smaller size - 80 cm - from 1937 through 1941. 
  

The Hobby Horse appears to have the raised script version of the Steiff button; this would put his manufacture date roughly in the 1950 through 1969 time frame.  However, given he appeared in the line right before, and right after World War II, it is possible that he was produced pre-war, stored away, and buttoned and distributed a handful of years after factory opened for toymaking business after the war.  This sometimes happens with items from this period, making actual dating challenging.  Only he knows his actual birthday for sure.   In addition, his detailing and mane are also slightly different than those pictured in standard Steiff reference books.  Again, this happens sometimes when an item has been in the line for a long, long time - in this case, almost 50 years. Product details are often incrementally updated on standard line, legacy items to keep up with design trends, consumer preferences, and material supply and availability.

Steiff's Hobby Horse examples are as rare as Triple Crown victories!  The earliest examples appeared in the line from 1898 through 1905 in 120 and 140 cm.  They were made from brown felt and unlike future examples, included the horse's head, front legs, and torso as part of the design.  These were followed by a more conventional pattern - just the head - which were manufactured in 112 cm from 1914 through 1943.  Depending on their production time, these head-only Hobby Horses were made from felt, paper plush, or cotton fabric, and had two or three wheels.  However, all examples were finished with a leather halter and fine hand painting.  From 1927 through 1935, Steiff produced a 112 cm Hobby Horse made from mohair.  This upscale design had a more elaborate halter and a lovely long mane.  A close variation on this design was produced in brown felt in 100 cm post war, from 1949 through 1970.  He is pictured here on the left. The last Steiff Hobby Horse to appear in the catalog was made in 100 cm from 1975 through 1977; it was quite basic in design and had two handles instead of reins and was painted a flat yellow color.  

Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's Hobby Horses has been a galloping success for you.

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

Alex Solis x VTSS Toys Famous Chunkies Figures

April 12, 2015, 4:35 pm

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Chicago artist Alex Solis is on a roll. VTSS has just started taking pre-orders for Alex’s Famous Chunkies polystone figures. Based on his popular illustration series, the first wave features four well-known galactic overeaters appearing under their slightly less conspicuous aliases: Dark Lord, Trooper, The Grand Master and The Jedi....

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Kadho Joins TechStuff PR Roster

April 12, 2015, 7:00 am

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TechStuff Public Relations, a division of KidStuff PR, has added Kadho to its tech client roster. TechStuff PR will promote the preschool game app and e-book-maker’s linguistics program to consumers. Backed by a network of early childhood educators, linguists, neuroscientists, and child psychologists, Kadho develops games and eBooks intended to maintain and enhance the innate [...]

Customizer gives Bowser a sweet airship

April 12, 2015, 6:00 pm

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Creative toy customizer Kodykoala unveiled his newest creation: a one of a kind Bowser Koopa airship. Starting with a Playmobil pirate ship, he went to town removing the sails and adding mast propellers and Koopa cannons. Headed off with the face of King Koopa himself, Kodykoala went through a lot of paint and as he describes, four layers of clear coat to make this custom very durable.

While this commissioned piece is not for sale, Kodykoala does sell some of his work at his etsy store. You also can check his work out on his website. Whomever will be receiving this wonderful work of art is going to have something on their shelf that will make other envious!

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Aigis Uniform Edition Figure by quesQ [Persona 3 Portable]

April 12, 2015, 6:06 pm

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From the video game ‘Persona 3 Portable’ comes the re-release of the Aigis Uniform Edition non-scale PVC figure by quesQ. The Aigis Uniform Edition figure stands approximately 20cm tall. It retails for ¥8,400 and is expected to re-release in May 2015. Order from:

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Transformers Generations Cyber Battalion Series Figures Seen On Display

April 12, 2015, 6:19 pm

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Once again, Transformers Dioramas brings us some interesting new photos from the Hasbro exhibit room at an event taking place in Brazil. On hand in the showroom were entries in the Cyber Battalion series of large, simple figures borrowing much from Legends and Cyberverse engineering. The 11-inch Optimus and Bumblebee were displayed, along with the 7-inch Megatron and a previously unknown 7-inch Optimus Prime taking after the Generations Legends mold most recently reused as Huffer. Click through for the pics!

Dozle Zabi Limited Reprint Ver. Figure by Megahouse [Mobile Suit Gundam]

April 12, 2015, 6:21 pm

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From the anime ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ comes the Excellent Model RAHDXG.A.NEO Dozle Zabi Limited Reprint Ver. 1/8 PVC Figure by Megahouse. The Dozle Zabi figure stands approximately 25cm tall and is a Megatreshop and Premuim Bandai exclusive. It retails for ¥9,288 and is expected to ship in August 2015.

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Combiner Wars Generations Hot Spot Voyager Protectobot In-Hand Pictures

April 12, 2015, 7:00 pm

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It looks like the best was saved for last, because TFND member GENETIC has posted a gallery of Voyager Hot Spot, and it looks absolutely amazing. Of the three Voyager molds we're due this year, this looks to be the winner hands down, outperforming even the unexpectedly praised Silverbolt. It remains to be seen how well the torso mode will work out, but Hot Spot looks strong enough to purchase just for its own robot mode. Click through and check out all the photos!

Metal Candy Custom Series

April 12, 2015, 7:09 pm

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Paulo Zukaty has released a a new series of custom Japanese sofubi vinyls entitled Metal Candy. There are Migoras, Micro Negoras, Nekorons, Nyancocco, Pegleg, and a crazy eye dino. They range in price from $30.00 to $40.00. 

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New eHobby Exclusive Unite Warriors Grand Scourge Revealed - Combiner Wars Optimus Recolor

April 12, 2015, 8:42 pm

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Answering the lingering question of what TakaraTomy will do with the Combiner Wars Optimus mold, eHobby brings the answer. Tonight they've listed a new exclusive, Grand Scourge using the Optimus mold and the giant sword from Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus Prime. Grand Scourge is listed at 6500 Yen, and the preorder period runs from now until May 26, with shipping expected in late September. We have many photos, so click through to see those and more details!

ThreeA Toys Does DIE ANTWOORD in 1/6

April 12, 2015, 10:33 pm

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It all started (for me chronologically, anyways) with a sole b/w teaser from H3ADLINES #6 (seen above) … which led to more online peeks for when ThreeA Toys does South African rap-rave group DIE ANTWOORD in 1/6th-scale with both Ninja and Yolandi Visser (Vi$$er) in a yellow Pichaku and pink bear animal "cosplay" outfits (loving her mixed colored sneakers) with a touch of cuddly "zef" … and while

Grim Reaper

April 12, 2015, 10:38 pm

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It is no secret that a good number of my action figure purchases are directly inspired by the video games I indulge upon.

One More Time

April 12, 2015, 10:42 pm

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Finally! For some reason, I couldn’t get off the cutie train, so it took me ages before I could take photos of these two cuties. CITY x DAFT PUNK. Hope you like them. More to come! Okay, consider this a … Continue reading →

Zukaty Metal Candy from Zukaty Toyz

April 12, 2015, 10:50 pm

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Available from 9PM UK Sunday 12th April at zukatyartz.storenvy.com are these "Metal Candy" from Zukaty Toyz - featuring Japanese sofubi Migoras, Micro Negoras, Nekorons, Nyancocco, Pegleg and a Crazy Eye Dino, all handpainted by Paulo - all within a price range of US$30-40. Happy Sales, folks! zukaty.toyz@gmail.com fb @ zukaty.com twitter @ zukaty intagram @ zukaty