Another San Diego Comic-Con exclusive has been announced, this time from Gentle Giant. The Grunt G.I. JOE Deluxe Jumbo Figure is priced at $130, will be packaged in a special wooden 'footlocker', and is now available to pre-order by current PG members.
Gentle Giant Ltd: Grunt G.I. JOE Deluxe Jumbo Figure - SDCC 2015 Exclusive
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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things From The 2015 Teddy Dorado Steiff Sommer Auction
Squirrel is cataloged as... "made of reddish brown mohair plush with airbrushing in dark brown; front side made of natural white mohair plush; black shoe button eyes underlaid with white felt discs; brown stitched nose, mouth & claws; whiskers; six times jointed: swivel head, arms, legs & tail; very firmly excelsior stuffed; inoperative squeaker; large Steiff "Muster" sample button in right ear; fur without any loss of mohair; very clean, unfaded by daylight, no odor & all original; in mint condition overall without ears ca. 6.7in. (17cm) high."
Cockie is cataloged as... "made of white mohair plush with black airbrushing; large black-white Googly glass eyes; black stitched nose; bottom with "Zipp" zipper; body with inlay from light cotton fabric as pyjama pouch & hand puppet; right front paw with squeaker; detachable red collar; large raised script Steiff Button In Ear; yellow ear tag with price area & hand written (price) note on the back; large chest tag "Cockie" with sticker on the back; very clean, unfaded by daylight, no odor & all original; in mint condition overall ca. 14.2in. (36cm) high & arm span ca. 12.6in. (32cm)."
The grouping is cataloged as... "party of four woollen birds all in felt slippers on oval grass green cardboard; according to the consignor once a wedding gift to a Steiff employee; special edition because of flowers from felt on cardboard & its surrounding ruche of yellow taffeta; cardboard with underscored Steiff button; in excellent condition overall; (1) large blue tit as bride with wedding veil; (2) large finch as groom with black hat & flower on chest; (3) small golden bunting; metal feet damaged; (4) small robin with white Steiff tag 6504,1 cardboard measures ca. 7.1in. (18cm) x 4.3in. (11cm)."
Steiffgal: I can tell by looking through your catalog that this auction will be spectacular and that you are about to make many collectors very happy! So what makes this year's Teddy Dorado Steiff Sommer Auction so special to you?
Carsten: I think that because Teddy Dorado has been hosting the Steiff Sommer for a number of years now, the items we present get better and better for this very special event. Believe it or not, I reviewed over 7,000 items to select the almost 80 items that will be sold on July 4th! (Note: this means that just a little over 1% of Steiff items presented made the cut for the this auction!)
The Steiff Sommer auction also attracts the very finest buyers and sellers. For example, a lot of three really breathtaking and early velveteen rabbits in the auction came from a stunning collection outside of Germany. The consignor is very smart about Steiff and knows that this particular auction would be the very finest to present these rabbits to the world. We are also getting many fine opportunities through referrals, which is a great result of working with more and more satisfied customers over time. This is how four mint, late 1940’s lots came to Teddy Dorado. These “time capsule” treasures include a silk plush Teddy Baby, silk plush Fellow Airedale Terrier, silk plush Sealyham, and a mohair Tabby.
Steiffgal: Yes, it is like these items were made yesterday, they are marvelous in every way. Like these selections, many of the items in this summer's auction seem particularly precious and rare. How do you select which items appear in the summer auction?
Carsten: I founded Teddy Dorado from the collector’s perspective, and it is from this viewpoint that I try to present the most interesting items for sale through our events. As such, I select items for this auction just from my personal feeling and my knowledge of the interests of our worldwide bidders - it is that simple! And the stunning positive feedback of our customers - both buyers and sellers - shows us again and again that we are on the right track in doing so.
Steiffgal: I could not help but notice that there are a great number of vintage woolen miniature items in the Sommer Auction. Why do you think they are so beloved by collectors all over the world?
Carsten: Dogs and woolies seem to be a general theme of the upcoming Steiff auction. I personally love these Steiff categories very much, but as always condition, rarity, age, quality, and rarity were our main priorities in selecting them. Woolen miniatures are the ideal Steiff ambassadors, as well as the perfect representation of the best of Steiff with their lovable designs and highest quality craftsmanship. They are also easy to pack and ship, don’t need much display space, and are in great demand with collectors who cherish them as charming companions for other toys, as well as just on their own.
Steiffgal: And finally, of all the lots in the Sommer auction, if you could have any for your own collection, which one would it be and why?
Steiffgal: Many thanks for your time, and best of luck!
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on some of Teddy Dorado's upcoming sale highlights has been almost exciting as a live auction event! You can check out the entire catalog by clicking here.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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Facets 13th Annual BBQ - Sunday, September 13, 2015
Yes, girls and boys, it's that time again. This year it's the 13th on the 13th!
Here's the invite from Marcia:
Hi all -
Summer is (almost) officially here and it's time to start planning the 13th annual Facets Doll BBQ!I'm inviting area doll collectors (and any traveling ones) to come to my house in Matawan, NJ for a BBQ and doll party on Sunday September 13th starting at noon.
Matawan is in central NJ, near exit 117a of the Garden State Parkway. It is easily accessible by NJ Transit trains from NYC or Newark.
It will be like the previous BBQ's with lots of people, food, dolls, sales, and more, but there are a few changes, so please read on...I'll provide all of the food, and there is a cover charge of $15 per person and it must be paid in advance by PayPal (to applefrien@aol.com) or you can send me a check or give me cash if you see me beforehand. Because of the number of non-paid no-shows I got last year, I need to require payment in advance this year in order to get an accurate head counting for food shopping.I'll have a sales area set up in my basement - space is on a first come basis and is limited. If you are planning to bring things to sell, please let me know so I can estimate how much space is needed per person and try to get enough shelving/tables to accommodate. If you've been here before, you know the set-up. If you haven't been here before and want to sell, email me for more info. Of course, Facets will be set up for shopping, too :-)In addition to shopping, we'll have door prizes, the infamous "free table", and lots of dolls to look at.The "free table" is a table of doll related items that are extras, slightly used, unwanted, etc... It's a good way to get rid of those items that you think someone might want and you don't feel like putting on Ebay. If you have some things you'd like to put in, bring them. However, if no one takes them, you have to take them back or throw them out - they can't stay here! If you want to mail donations, LMK and I'll give you the address. I've already gotten some amazing things mailed to me!If you want to see what the Free Table is like, check out pictures and Paul's video from last year:
Feel free to bring a doll for display. I don't have a theme - bring a favorite, a new acquisition, something you want to show off, whatever.Contributions to the door prizes are appreciated.If you need a place to stay in this area, I recommend the Woodbridge Hilton. It's about 20 minutes north of here and is more reasonably priced and nicer than the few hotels in the immediate area. If you are looking for travel mates or roommates, LMK and I'll try to help.I hope you can make it to the party - it's a day of great fun, great dolls and great people :-) Email me to RSVP or ask questions. When you email me, I would appreciate it if you could put "BBQ" somewhere in the subject so I can sort out those emails.MarciaP.S. If you know someone who might like to come to the BBQ and that hasn't gotten an invitation, please let me know and I'll invite them.
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DC Collectibles Solicitations For January 2016
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Celtic Festival II
Colour photgraph. 2015. Nikon D90.
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Final Documentation on Capstone Project
A Photographic Tour of Roadside Memorials in Jackson County, Oregon As an artist I consider myself t
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Watch It, Football Head!
I have finally completed the large amigurumi that I started months ago. There have been moments of b
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Vintage Toy Doll House Pair of Wooden Chairs
Great vintage find by energyforthesoul (14.00 USD) http://ift.tt/1GDnram
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Childrens Antique Toy Dollhouse Furniture 1940s
Great vintage find by energyforthesoul (35.00 USD) http://ift.tt/1GDnpPL
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‘Jurassic World’ to bring an early Christmas to the toy industry
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Mattel Hunts for Supply Chain Talent
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Shenmue III Kickstarter includes capsule figure tiers
As it seems everyone has heard already (and it was only just officially announced moments ago) Shenmue III is on Kickstarter seeking US$2 million to produce the game for 2017. Fans aren't wasting time in showing their support having already nearly half funded the game at the time of this writing. But while I would love to gush about the game, this isn't a game site.
Instead, let's talk about that US$120 tier. The "Toy Capsule 'I should buy one'" tier and all tiers above it let you get a randomly chosen capsule figure of Ryo, Shenhua, Chai, or Ryo on a forklift. It's US$20 more than the tier below it so it's a pretty pricy little figure, but if you're into rare figures with limited runs this may be the perfect thing for you. Nothing physical shown yet, but the concept art is cute.
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Threezero’s Jesse Pinkman Head Sculpt
Threezero has posted the above photo showing the head sculpt for their upcoming Jesse Pinkman 1/6th scale figure. This will be the second figure from the Breaking Bad license as they've already released the Heisenberg figure for pre-order.
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Batman: Arkham Knight - Arkham Knight - ARTFX+
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Batman: Arkham Knight Batman ARTFX+
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To My Daughter On Her 6th Birthday
Brooklin, I want you to know the joy you have brought to our life over the last six years. You’ve always been so curious about the world, and I hope that curiosity leads you to great places. I know it will. You are bound and determined and you accomplish anything you put your mind to.… [read more]
The post To My Daughter On Her 6th Birthday appeared first on Our Ordinary Life.
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SDCC15: The Funky Felines
Furry Feline Creatives has announced their 2015 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive. Purridge & Friends introduces The Funky Felines. The Psychedelic Purridge and the Groovy Ringo are each 16-inch tall handmade plush. Handmade and hand-stitched by Cheri Ong, these Funky Felines will be available for $70.00 each. If you won't be able to attend SDCC, you can currently pre-order one via […]
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With a bod like that, how is Pokemon's Brock still single?
Bandai knows exactly what Pokemon fans want: a shirtless Brock styled after the Pewter City gym leader's appearance in Pokemon Red/Blue!
One of the Pokemon anime's long-running gags involves Brock's lack of luck with the ladies but, as the figure shows, Brock's body looks every bit as chiseled as an Onix's so maybe the love-lorn gym leader should have tried walking around shirtless.
Given the weird pose, the lack of color, and the sprite resolution, I can't recall noticing that Brock was shirtless in the games (and the character put on a shirt for the sequels) but... it's certainly not a terrible look. Bandai has certainly taken the ball (or Golem?) and run with it here. More importantly, the door is open for other gym leaders which means we may eventually see a Sabrina (and, well, whichever gym leader you care about).
The only downside at the moment is that he's a Premium Bandai web exclusive which means he could be hard to get your hands on. However, with the popularity of the Pokemon franchise, we might see Bluefin bring it to the Western markets one of these days.
Which of the original eight gym leaders is your favorite? Who do you hope to see?
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set database: LEGO 70413 the brick bounty
set database: LEGO 70413 the brick bounty
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set number: 70413
set name: the brick bounty
theme: new pirates
year: 2015
pieces: 745
price: us$100
minifigs: 7
new pirates theme.
image courtesy of target
image courtesy of klotsipood
image courtesy of amazon
image courtesy of spielwelt
set name: the brick bounty
theme: new pirates
year: 2015
pieces: 745
price: us$100
minifigs: 7
come with the brick bounty ship, a rowboat and a saw nosed shark.
the ship has 2 masts with big sails, rigging, crow's nests, a pirate flag, a ship's wheel, lanterns, a working winch with an anchor, 3 spring loaded cannons and a walk the plank function.
rowboat has a stud shooter and paddles.
minifigs included a pirate captain minifig, a pirate first mate minifig, a pirate cabin boy minifig, a pirate cook minifig, a bluecoat admiral minifig, a buecoat sergeant minifig, a bluecoat soldier minifig and a skeleton minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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