Yes, we love our gashapon toys here in Japan. They’re inexpensive, readily available, and we c
The magic is back! Adorable Sailor Moon gashapon transformation toys to be re-released this year
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Verbot
Driven by the popularity of sci-fi movies like Star Wars, the Verbot was part of a family of “home entertainment robots” released by TOMY in the mid 1980s.
For more stories behind some of your favorite toys visit Toy Tales.
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Coarse Permanent Guest x 2 (6.18)
Coarse has just announced the anticipated release of their Permanent Guest vinyl art toy set. First seen at their Prisoners Beside Me show at Rotofugi as a fine art multiple, the evocative piece captures the imagination with a Raccoon dragging a fish in a bathtub. Rather than releasing one edition...
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Things Are All Buttoned Up - Steiff Style - At Julia's Upcoming Antique Advertising, Toy, And Doll Auction
It's the most wonderful time of the year... to be a Steiff enthusiast! Buying and selling opportunities really do heat up (no pun intended) as the calendar flips to June and July! One auction many collectors truly look forward to is the June 19th Antique Advertising, Toy, and Doll event at James D. Julia Auctioneers in Fairfield, Maine. This auction usually features some exceptional Steiff lots, and this year is no different. Here are three lots from this sale that particularly caught Steiffgal's eye!
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This first highlight is one great beast of burden! Here we have lot 2085, a fantastic (and totally irresistible) Steiff riding oxen with IDs. He is measures 13” h (33 cm) x 21” w (53 cm). He is standing, unjointed, and rides upon a metal riding carriage with a wooden steering handle. This barnyard buddy is made from short tan and coppery-orange mohair with longer tan mohair on his tail tip. His face comes to life with black button eyes and leather horns; he also has leather hooves. He rides upon four red metal wheels and has his original red and white pull cord which is finished with a red wooden knob with a Steiff medallion. He retains his long trailing “f” style button and traces of his paper ear tag as his Steiff IDs.
This model was produced in 9 sizes ranging from 14 to 80 cm from 1909 through 1943. Many people confuse this pattern with Steiff's cow on wheels, but his distinctive coloring, body shape, and horns define him as an ox in this cattle-battle. Despite its longevity in the line, these riding ox are seldom seen on the secondary market. This particular model has particularly vibrant coloring and a most appealing presentation.
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It's time to pony up to our second Julia's Steiff highlight. Next we have lot 2087, a stately and elegant felt Steiff riding horse. He measures 6-1/2″ h (42cm) x 18″ w (46cm). This pretty pony is standing, unjointed, and glides upon a metal riding carriage with four metal wheels. Horse has a wooden steering handle. He is made from brown and tan felt with a real horsehair tail and mane. You can't help but notice his face, which is detailed with brown and black glass pupil eyes. His lifelike hooves are painted black. Horse is dressed to the nines with a velvet, fabric trimmed saddle cloth and leather fittings which appear original or at least period appropriate. This example retains its Steiff long trailing “f” style button and its original red and white pull cord. Like the ox mentioned previously, the pony's pull cord also has a red wooden knob finished with a Steiff logo'ed metal medallion.
This model is an absolute legacy pattern for Steiff. It was produced overall in 10 sizes ranging from 12 to 80 cm and is remarkable as it is one of only a handful that appeared continuously in the Steiff catalog from its debut in 1892 through the last days of the company’s toy production during WWII in the early 1940s.
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They say fine feathers make fine birds, and such is the case in this final Julia's Steiff highlight. Here we have lot 2090, a lot of seven absolutely lovely post war mohair Steiff birds which range in size from 4″ h (10 cm) to 6-1/2″ h (17 cm) tall. Consider feathering your nest with this group which includes a 17 cm mohair finch with felt wing and tail feathers, red painted metal feet, and all Steiff IDs; a 12 cm mohair tit with felt wing and tail feathers, red painted metal feet, and a Steiff button and chest tag; a 10 cm mohair tit with hair wing and tail feathers, brown metal feet, and all Steiff IDs; a 10 cm mohair tit with stenciled velvet wing and tail feathers, tan plastic feet, and a Steiff button and chest tag; a 10 cm mohair sparrow with stenciled velvet wing and tail feathers, tan plastic feet, and a Steiff button and chest tag; and a 10 cm mohair bullfinch with stenciled velvet wing and tail feathers, tan plastic feet, and a Steiff button and chest tag. All of these sweet-tweet-treats have plastic beaks and present in the most charming way. These birds of a feather were all produced in the 1955 to 1973 time frame.
Bird's the word when it comes to Steiff for many collectors. The earliest Steiff birds with legs, such as storks, pigeons, hens, roosters, and ducks, had felt covered or cord wrapped metal feet and legs. As time went on, many models were transitioned to all metal legs and feet. In the 1960's and 1970's, a number of Steiff birds - including the company's beloved woolen miniature birds - strut their stuff on all plastic legs and feet.
Steiffgal hopes this preview of some of the great Steiff auction highlights to be sold at James D. Julia's June, 2015 toy auction has been a best of show experience for you! The full catalog is now online and can be accessed by clicking here.
This model was produced in 9 sizes ranging from 14 to 80 cm from 1909 through 1943. Many people confuse this pattern with Steiff's cow on wheels, but his distinctive coloring, body shape, and horns define him as an ox in this cattle-battle. Despite its longevity in the line, these riding ox are seldom seen on the secondary market. This particular model has particularly vibrant coloring and a most appealing presentation.
This model is an absolute legacy pattern for Steiff. It was produced overall in 10 sizes ranging from 12 to 80 cm and is remarkable as it is one of only a handful that appeared continuously in the Steiff catalog from its debut in 1892 through the last days of the company’s toy production during WWII in the early 1940s.
Bird's the word when it comes to Steiff for many collectors. The earliest Steiff birds with legs, such as storks, pigeons, hens, roosters, and ducks, had felt covered or cord wrapped metal feet and legs. As time went on, many models were transitioned to all metal legs and feet. In the 1960's and 1970's, a number of Steiff birds - including the company's beloved woolen miniature birds - strut their stuff on all plastic legs and feet.
Steiffgal hopes this preview of some of the great Steiff auction highlights to be sold at James D. Julia's June, 2015 toy auction has been a best of show experience for you! The full catalog is now online and can be accessed by clicking here.
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Pop Talk Episode 3: Star Wars Force Awakens SDCC Exclusive, Punisher On Daredevil & Cap's Shield
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Horst Brandstätter, Who Introduced Playmobil, Dies at 81
Frugality led to the development of small movable figures inspired by children’s drawings and crèche figurines.
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set database: LEGO 70755 jungle raider
set database: LEGO 70755 jungle raider
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set name: jungle raider
theme: ninjago
year: 2015
pieces: 188
price: us$20
minifigs: 2
new ninjago theme.
image courtesy of target
image courtesy of xmas-toys
image courtesy of spielwelt
image courtesy of debenhams
image courtesy of elefant
set number: 70755set name: jungle raider
theme: ninjago
year: 2015
pieces: 188
price: us$20
minifigs: 2
come with a jungle raider and an anacondrai stone pillar.
the raider has an openable cockpit with rollbar, big wheels with gold spikes, built in suspension, spring loaded dual shooter and big gold blade details.
weapons included a lloyd’s sword and a kapau’s double bladed dagger.
minifigs included a lloyd minifig and a kapau minifig.
great playability.
overall design is good.
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Mondo: The First Hellboy Statue Pre-Order Is Up!
The First Hellboy Statue, based on Mike Mignola's original illustration, is now available for pre-order, with two versions to choose from. Click through for the details.
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NECA: Toys "R" Us Exclusive Alien Vs Predator Action Figure 2-Pack With Mini Comic Pre-Order Now Open
We reported last month that NECA would be releasing a modern update to Kenner's 1994 Alien vs. Predator 2-pack, and they've now updated their blog to reveal that it will be a Toys "R" Us exclusive and is available to pre-order now!
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Vinyl Sugar: Hot Fuzz & The Walking Dead Vinyl Idolz Coming This September
More Vinyl Idolz have been announced by Vinyl Sugar, with figures from Hot Fuzz and The Walking Dead coming in September. Details after the jump!
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Kotobukiya: Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon - Hestia Ani*Statue
Coming this December from Kotobukiya is the Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon ~ Hestia Ani*Statue and it's available to pre-order now. Click the full report link to read the press release.
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Funko: Second Wave Of San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives Announced
Wave two of Funko's seemingly-endless list of San Diego Comic-Con exclusives has been revealed, with a bunch more Pop! figures, as well as figures from both their ReAction and Dorbz lines. Get all of the details by clicking on the full report link below.
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Sergey Safonov Never
Sergey Safonov is working on a picture book to connect places and events , sea and land, day and night, dreams and reality. With the idea of half birds, half fishes, Sergey has created his latest art toy to help fund the book. Introducing Never, ”night whisper, a shadow of...
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DST announces SDCC exclusives
Are you excited for SDCC? Diamond Select Toys is giving collectors a dozen or so more reasons to get hyped with an array of con exclusives.
The exclusives include some black & white resin sculptures based on the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Almost Got ‘Im" (which was among the show's best!). Another neat-looking item is a "phased" version of the Star Trek U.S.S. Defiant NCC-1764 Starship which was apparently featured in "The Tholian Web."
Oh, plus there's a bloodied Oswald Cobblepot. Same great sculpt as the original Gotham Select Oswald Cobblepot, but with a slightly beat-up deco. It could be a must-own for Penguin fans, especially given the extremely limited 150 piece run.
If you like the designs but can't make it to the con, keep in mind that many of these exclusives have regular versions as well (the b&w Batman busts, for instance, are also available in color) which will be more widely available. Otherwise, you can expect to pick these up at booth #2607.
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Terra-Cotta Baby Shower Square Cube Decoration - Free Baby Shower E-Pattern
I just LOVE the terracotta babies and can envision a whole room filled with the cutest terracotta baby shower cube decorations. Can't you?
"Terra Cotta Babies Cube Decoration" is a pattern to create the most adorable baby shower cube decoration and is made using my It's A Boy! It's A Girl! Terra Heads Favors Fabric at http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1258572 and my Baby Boy and Girl Terra Heads With Stars Fabric at http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1258575.
"Terra Cotta Babies Cube Decoration" is an and easy decoration to make for any baby shower and adorable decoration for your guests to take home. They also make great decorations for any mother-to-be.
I had so much fun making these I thought you might enjoy a few free e-pattern on how I created my "Baby Shower Square Cube" so you could make some of your own.
“Terra Cotta Babies Cube Decoration”, 5" Baby Shower Cube Decoration E-Pattern - Baby Shower Series - Pattern Category - Skill Level - Beginner
To view and download my free e-pattern please CLICK HERE. You'll be brought to Google Drive where you can view our free e-pattern. Then just download our free .pdf e-pattern from the File menu in the upper left hand corner.
Once our e-product is downloaded to your computer you can save it and print it. We hope you enjoy our free e-products.
For more information on all my free e-patterns, e-printables and e-books please CLICK HERE.
Please respect My Terms of Use: All patterns, e-patterns, printables, e-printables, e-books, tutorials, how-to's, articles and other e-products © 2004-2015 Linda Walsh Originals-Designs by Linda Walsh. All rights reserved. Commercial selling or reselling by any means prohibited without the written consent of Linda Walsh.
However, you may link to my website(s)/blog(s) and the individual page(s)/blog post(s) (including 1 picture) but do not copy, reprint or duplicate my website(s)/blog(s) or individual page(s)/post(s) without my permission.
Items made from Linda Walsh Originals Products are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design. Large scale commercial use (i.e. mass production) of items made from Linda Walsh Originals products are by permission only.
Please see my Terms and Conditions for additional information.
Copyright © 2004 - 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer.
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Funko takes us down nostalgia lane with Peanuts and Hanna-Barbera
Funko recently announced they'll be releasing a whole slew of rad retro figures, including some of the Peanuts gang, some Hanna-Barbera characters, and more.
Pop! Peanuts, which is coming in July, will include Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally, Linus, and a Snoopy with Woodstock set. I think they translated to the Funko format rather well, so I'm definitely looking forward to that release.
Coming in June, we'll be seeing some Hanna-Barbera Pop! Animation figures: Secret Squirrel, Morocco Mole, Lil' Gruesome, Dick Dastardly, and Muttley. There'll also be a bonus Pop! Rides: Mean Machine release in July that comes with its own little Muttley.
Finally, there was a look at some figures coming out in the World of Pop! Volume 4 series, also for July, featuring Olaf, Thanos, Ant-Man, and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Let me tell ya, I am so there for that Olaf. And Ant-Man looks super rad.
Does anything catch your eye? Let us know in the comments below.
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: New Skipper Squadron Wingman
It looks like we might be getting a Skipper squadron mate … Thanks for the great pics, “RCcars5.” Of course, it’s been a while since we’ve gotten any new PLANES. On your 9, Skipper. Thanks, “RCcars5!” Tweet This Post
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Linda's How-Do-I Series? How To Make Our "It's Raining Baby Showers" Cut and Sew 5" by 5" Cube Decorations Free E-Book
I just LOVE designing decorations for baby showers that are fun and easy to make. So, I decided to design 3 different cut and sew fabrics that could be used to make cut and sew baby shower cube decorations.
My Linda's How-Do-I Series? How To Make Our "It's Raining Baby Showers" Cut and Sew 5" by 5" Cube Decorations Free E-Book is a 10-page color pictorial tutorial that shows you how to make my cubes. They are just so versatile and easy to make. You're going to love decorating your baby shower with them.
Our "It's Raining Baby Showers" cube decorations are meant as centerpiece decorations for each table or stacked together as a centerpiece decoration for the gift table or honoree's table. They can also be used as hanging decorations. I'll leave that up to your imagination.
For the fabrics you need to buy enough of the fabrics you need for the number of cubes you will be making. Our cut and sew cubes come in three different fabrics, as follows:
Have fun making your cubes.
Linda's How-Do-I Series? How To Make Our "It's Raining Baby Showers" Cut and Sew 5" by 5" Cube Decorations Free E-Book
To view and download my free e-pattern please CLICK HERE. You'll be brought to Google Drive where you can view our free e-pattern. Then just download our free .pdf e-pattern from the File menu in the upper left hand corner.
Once our e-product is downloaded to your computer you can save it and print it. We hope you enjoy our free e-products.
For more information on all my free e-patterns, e-printables and e-books please CLICK HERE.
Please respect My Terms of Use: All patterns, e-patterns, printables, e-printables, e-books, tutorials, how-to's, articles and other e-products © 2004-2015 Linda Walsh Originals-Designs by Linda Walsh. All rights reserved. Commercial selling or reselling by any means prohibited without the written consent of Linda Walsh.
However, you may link to my website(s)/blog(s) and the individual page(s)/blog post(s) (including 1 picture) but do not copy, reprint or duplicate my website(s)/blog(s) or individual page(s)/post(s) without my permission.
Items made from Linda Walsh Originals Products are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design. Large scale commercial use (i.e. mass production) of items made from Linda Walsh Originals products are by permission only.
Please see my Terms and Conditions for additional information.
Copyright © 2004 - 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer.
http://lindawalshoriginalsshop.com/
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It's A Boy and Girl Dolls Baby Shower Bunting Decoration Free E-Pattern
I just love decorating with buntings and banners - don't you? If you do I have an adorable bunting that you can make to decorate your baby shower that is made using my It's A Boy! It's A Girl! Dots Fabric at http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1258535.
There are five wide rectangles (as shown above) that are backed with cream colored felt that form the banners. The rectangles are sewn to a decorative ribbon which is also adorned with decorative ribbon bows. Each rectangle is also adorned with ribbon bows.
“It's A Boy and Girl Dolls Bunting”, 80" Baby Shower Bunting Decoration E-Pattern - Baby Shower Series - Pattern Category - Skill Level - Beginner
"It's A Boy and Girls Dolls Bunting" is quick and easy to make and makes an adorable decoration for any baby shower.
To view and download my free e-pattern please CLICK HERE. You'll be brought to Google Drive where you can view our free e-pattern. Then just download our free .pdf e-pattern from the File menu in the upper left hand corner.
Once our e-product is downloaded to your computer you can save it and print it. We hope you enjoy our free e-products.
For more information on all my free e-patterns, e-printables and e-books please CLICK HERE.
Please respect My Terms of Use: All patterns, e-patterns, printables, e-printables, e-books, tutorials, how-to's, articles and other e-products © 2004-2015 Linda Walsh Originals-Designs by Linda Walsh. All rights reserved. Commercial selling or reselling by any means prohibited without the written consent of Linda Walsh.
However, you may link to my website(s)/blog(s) and the individual page(s)/blog post(s) (including 1 picture) but do not copy, reprint or duplicate my website(s)/blog(s) or individual page(s)/post(s) without my permission.
Items made from Linda Walsh Originals Products are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design. Large scale commercial use (i.e. mass production) of items made from Linda Walsh Originals products are by permission only.
Please see my Terms and Conditions for additional information.
Copyright © 2004 - 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer.
http://lindawalshoriginalsshop.com/
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Baby Nicky Intricate Circles Cube Decoration Baby Shower Decoration Free E-Pattern
I can envision a whole room filled with the most adorable baby shower cube decorations with big pink and blue bows. Can't you?
"Baby Nicky Intricate Circles Cube Decoration" is a pattern to create the most adorable baby shower cube decoration and is made using my Baby Nicky Girl and Boy With Intricate Circles Fabric at http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1258527.
However, you could use any of the fabrics in my Baby Shower Fabric Designs Collection at http://www.spoonflower.com/collections/11884 to make your cubes.
The 4" tall cube (8" tall with bow) is sewn along the four sides and is filled with poly-fil. Colonial blue and pink ribbon bows are tied to the top to add charm.
"Baby Nicky Intricate Circles Cube Decoration" is a quick and easy decoration to make for any baby shower and adorable decoration for your guests to take home. They also make great decorations for any mother-to-be.
"Baby Nicky Intricate Circles Cube Decoration", 4" Baby Shower Mini Cube Decoration E-Pattern - Baby Shower Series - Pattern Category - Skill Level - Beginner
Once our e-product is downloaded to your computer you can save it and print it. We hope you enjoy our free e-products.
For more information on all my free e-patterns, e-printables and e-books please CLICK HERE.
Please respect My Terms of Use: All patterns, e-patterns, printables, e-printables, e-books, tutorials, how-to's, articles and other e-products © 2004-2015 Linda Walsh Originals-Designs by Linda Walsh. All rights reserved. Commercial selling or reselling by any means prohibited without the written consent of Linda Walsh.
However, you may link to my website(s)/blog(s) and the individual page(s)/blog post(s) (including 1 picture) but do not copy, reprint or duplicate my website(s)/blog(s) or individual page(s)/post(s) without my permission.
Items made from Linda Walsh Originals Products are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design. Large scale commercial use (i.e. mass production) of items made from Linda Walsh Originals products are by permission only.
Please see my Terms and Conditions for additional information.
Copyright © 2004 - 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer.
http://lindawalshoriginalsshop.com/
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