Mezco Toyz SDCC 2015 Exclusives [Updated May 21]

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Mezco Toyz is going to be returning to San Diego Comic-Con this year, and while they are one of the smaller manufacturers that attend the show, they still offer quite a few exclusives that you may want to get your hands on. Last year they had 11 exclusives from the various licenses they hold. What will […]

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Mezco Toyz SDCC 2015 Exclusives [Updated May 21]

May 21, 2015, 8:06 am

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Mezco Toyz is going to be returning to San Diego Comic-Con this year, and while they are one of the smaller manufacturers that attend the show, they still offer quite a few exclusives that you may...

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American Girl Unveils Truly Me Doll Line

May 21, 2015, 8:30 am

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American Girl has re-branded its line of contemporary 18-inch dolls and accessories, clothing, and exclusive play-based content as Truly Me. Formerly known as My American Girl, Truly Me lets kids create a one-of-a-kind doll through a variety of personalized options, including 40 different combinations of eye color, hair color and style, and skin color, as [...]

Tomopop Review: Titanfall Stryder by Threezero

May 21, 2015, 9:00 am

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Titanfall was one of the most hyped games for the new console generation, and may have been one of the most disappointing depending on who you ask. The premise reminds me of something like the old school mech shooter Heavy Gear, though the execution was pretty different.

In the game you play as a soldier who can call down Titans: large bipedal vehicles that are heavily armed and more maneuverable than tanks. The mecha idea is hardly unique to Titanfall but that hasn't stopped Threezero from producing a figure line for it.

Threezero sent us a pre-production sample of their Stryder figure. I wasn't sure what to expect as I had never worked with a Threezero figure. Then I saw the box, and knew I was in for a ride.

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One:12 SDCC Exclusive The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Boxed Set

May 21, 2015, 9:15 am

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Mezco has announced the One:12 Collective Limited Edition SDCC Exclusive The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Boxed Set. The set features a new limited edition Batman vs The Mutant Leader. It will be available at Mezco's San Diego Comic Con Booth #3445 or available to pre-order from the Mezco site (linked above) for $150.00.This set depicts the epic first […]

set database: LEGO 76032 the avengers quinjet city chase

May 21, 2015, 9:49 am

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set database: LEGO 76032 the avengers quinjet city chase

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image courtesy of spielwelt

set number: 76032
set name: the avengers quinjet city chase
theme: superheroes, marvel, the avengers, age of ultron
year: 2015
pieces: 722
price: us$80
minifigs: 5

the superheroes theme.
age of ultron sub-theme.
come with a quinjet plane, a lab truck and a motorcycle.
the plane has an openable cockpit, an openable rear hatch, foldable wings, a secret wing compartment and a detailed cabin.
the truck has openable rear doors, explodable function, a casket and hang out handles for minifigs.
minifigs included a vision minifig, a captain america minifig, a black widow minifig, an iron man MK43 minifig and an ultimate ultron minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.

COMMENTARY: Why Every Toy Company Needs to Follow MakieLab’s Lead

May 21, 2015, 9:55 am

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MakieLab has just made the first step in what I hope will be a great leap for the entire toy industry. The London-based indie toy developer is the first company to respond directly to a viral social media campaign, #ToysLikeMe. The company has created a selection of Makie doll-size impairment aids and accessories, including hearing aids [...]

Gamestop Exclusive Batman: Arkham Knight Batarang Replica

May 21, 2015, 10:43 am

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The Flash TV Statue Paperweight

May 21, 2015, 11:53 am

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Razer Releasing Mousepad That Glows In 16.8 Million Various Colors

May 21, 2015, 12:25 pm

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Gaming hardware company Razer is soon releasing a mousepad that glows in 16.8 million different colors. Known as the Razer Firefly, the mousepad is a tremendous upgrade to the original stale and boring rubbery invention, customized and set to glow with the option of 16.8 million different colors to choose. The pad can be setup to produce a wave effect […]

SDCC 2015 - Combiner Wars Devastator Out of Box Special Edition Poster Image

May 21, 2015, 12:25 pm

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Thanks again to Planet Iacon, Following the leaking images of the SDCC 2015 Combiner Wars Devastator Special Edition in the box. We have a new image showing the figure out of the box. Get a better look at the all new, combined, figures from the promotional poster that shows the Devastator figure with much more details and a better look at his chest-plate and weapon accessories.

Toy State Recognized for Licensing Excellence by Caterpillar

May 21, 2015, 12:30 pm

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Toy State has been awarded platinum status by the Caterpillar Trademark Licensing Licensee Excellence and Recognition Program for 2014. Toy State has been a Caterpiller licensee since 2002, and its products include the Lights & Sound, Preschool, and Diecast Cat-licensed lines of machines. “2014 was an amazing year for Toy State,” says Andy Friess, president [...]

Monkeying Around With This Early 1970's Steiff Riding Chimp

May 21, 2015, 12:46 pm

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With Memorial Day  - the unofficial first day of summer - coming up next week, it's time to put the top down and go for a spin!  And Steiffgal can't think of a better vehicle to do that with than this utterly marvelous riding chimpanzee.  Let's take a joyride together and learn more about this great primate on wheels!

Let's not monkey around and get right to the point why this chimp on the go is so great.  Here we have Steiff's Reit Schimpanse or Riding Chimpanzee.  He is 50 cm, standing on all fours, and unjointed.  He is solidly stuffed with excelsior and has a grey painted metal grip handle. His body, head, and limbs are made from chocolate brown dralon fabric.   His hands, feet, ears, and face are made from a soft peach colored velour like material.  His face is detailed with friendly brown and black pupil eyes in eye pockets, an open, smiling mouth, a white dralon chin, a brown painted nose, and delightful, realistic airbrushed highlights.  

And what about his snazzy ride? Riding Chimp is mounted upon a black metal carriage with front wheel steering.  His red metal wheels have white rubber tires that say "Steiff 100" on them.  He retains his original red and white pull rope, which is wrapped neatly around his front axle.  This mobile monkey was produced in this size only from 1969 through 1972.  Despite his relative "newness," this design is rather rare and seldom seen on the secondary market.  (And that's understandable - who could part with such a charming treasure?)

This adorable riding animal certainly has great wheel-appeal.  And although not called out by name, the driver has a striking resemblance to Steiff's beloved and popular "Jocko" chimpanzee.  Jocko was produced in 9 sizes ranging from 10 to 80 cm from 1949 through 1990 overall. A whole family of Steiff's Jockos are pictured here on the left. However, there are a few fundamental differences between this item and Steiff's standard line post war Jocko pattern.  First, riding Jocko is made from dralon and soft velour, while standard line Jockos are made from mohair and felt.  Second, riding Jocko is unjointed.  Standard line Jockos are fully (and quite playfully!) jointed.  And finally, riding Jocko is permanently standing on all fours. Standard line Jockos are designed for sitting.  

Riding Chimp was produced during a time of change and challenges at Steiff.  During the late 1960's and early 1970's, many toy companies were starting to produce a great number of lesser priced (and of course, lesser quality) products.  These competitors were taking market share, and in some cases demand, from Steiff.  As a result, the company started trying to create efficiencies in manufacturing.  This was done in several ways, including simplifying patterns, decreasing or eliminating jointings, and using less expensive materials, among others.  

Riding animals have always been legacy patterns for Steiff.  However, given their size, complexity, and material and manufacturing requirements, they are by nature expensive to produce.  As such, starting in the 1960's, the company began transitioning away from woolen mohair, the material traditionally associated with these higher end toys, to dralon - a less expensive and highly durable synthetic fabric.  Dralon riding animals from this period, in addition to this chimpanzee model, included a bear (shown here on the left, with his great red wooden FAO Schwarz tag), Cocker Spaniel, Schnauzer, donkey, pony, goat, fox, and elephant.  Almost all were based on slightly modified versions of well known Steiff patterns of the era.

Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's Riding Chimpanzee has been more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

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

George A. Romero’s “Empire of the Dead” Picked Up for TV Series

May 21, 2015, 12:54 pm

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Empire of the Dead, the 15-issue graphic novel published by Marvel and written by George A. Romero, has just been picked up as a television show adaptation. Demarest will be producing the show, who also backed Kevin Smith‘s Tusk. Demarest made the announcement at this week’s Cannes Film Festival, with Romero and Peter Grunwald writing […]

Rockstar Games Sues BBC Over “Game Changer”

May 21, 2015, 12:56 pm

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Rockstar Games filed a Trademark infringement suit today against BBC London, via its parent company Take-Two Interactive, regarding the broadcaster’s impending program Game Changer. Game Changer is a docudrama, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Bill Paxton as Rockstar Games President Sam Houser and the overt critic of the GTA franchise, attorney Jack Thompson, which focuses on the heavy conflict between […]

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Dark Horse’s Game of Thrones Fall 2015 Lineup

May 21, 2015, 1:30 pm

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Dark Horse has revealed four new additions to their ongoing line of figures based on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Those figures include the 7.75-inch tall Sansa Stark, the 7.85-inch tall Jorah Mormont, the 8.4-inch tall Sandor Clegane, and the 8-inch tall Brienne of Tarth. All four are slated for a Fall 2015 release. Look for them to […]

“Fresh Dressed” Documentary To Premiere at Sundance

May 21, 2015, 1:48 pm

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Fresh Dressed is a documentary chronicling the paralleled history of hip hop and ubrn fashion, from its genesis in southern cotton plantations, to its injection into corporate America. According to IMDB, “Fresh Dressed goes to the core of where style was born on the black and brown side of town.”  The film is on slate to be released […]

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May 21, 2015, 2:28 pm

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This week on Radio Free Cybertron: Chris shows off Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus, Titan-class Devastator shows up on Amazon, more possible Botcon exclusives leak, Dystopia still available and Kilby will be tormented, X-Transbots Andras Swarm Leader (aka NOT Scourge) up for pre-order, Botcon is less than a month away--ARE YOU READY? All this and more!! PLAYMP3Subscribe to YoutubeiTunesRSS

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G.I.Joe Figure Sub 4.0 - G.I.Joe Barricade & Jammer Figures Revealed

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