New custom 4" "Dunny Diver" going up for sale! dropping on my website Tuesday @7:00 PM MTN Standard Time. Tentacles are surrounding him pulling him under and oxygen tanks are being depleted on back... Custom sticker, signature card, and base included!A photo posted by Mr. Mars (@mrmarsstudios) on Aug 29, 2015 at 7:30pm PDT
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Mr. Mars New Custom Dunny and Prints Drop Tuesday Sept 2nd
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Overload Coming to Transformers Robots In Disguise?
Toy retailer The Entertainer have posted a pre-order listing for the Transformers Robots In Disguise Mini-Con Deployers Action Figure - Overload? We're not sure where this is going, but its sure to raise some questions about what or who is in store for the coming Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon. IF and only IF, this happens to a real listing, the products number suggests it may be. And or, this is for an in-show character. Only time will tell, so take it as rumor for now. Stay tuned for more details as they surface.
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Hasbro Inc. Supports Local Schools with Introduction of No Bully Initiative
Hasbro Inc., the Pawtucket School Department, and the City of Pawtucket, R.I., have entered into a partnership with No Bully, a non-profit organization that trains schools how to leverage student empathy to stop bullying. Pawtucket is the first district in New England to adopt the No Bully program department wide and declare itself a bully-free [...]
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Fons The God of Spring Release from Kyle Kirwan Drops Sept 14
Kyle Kirwan let's us know that he will be releasing his FONS figures September 14th via kylewkirwan.storenvy.com. The last we saw of FONS it was a preliminary unpainted sculpt, and now this 6.5” tall, 7" wide rotocast resin figure can be had for US$79 per. Limited to only 5pcs available online, this creation features a felt leaf covered body and solid resin arms. "Each figure is 100% handmade ![]()
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Events @ A Glance (on Main Stage) for Singapore Toy, Games & Comic-Con #STGCC2015
The Singapore Toy Games and Comic-Con is nearly upon us, with less that 2 weeks to go before it's doors open between September 12th to 13th! As I attempt to ramp up coverage on what to look out for and what to save your monies for grabbing, here's a quick glance at what to first expect on the main stage at Marina Sands Convention Center!![]()
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TIA to Host Webinars on Toy Export Opportunities in Australia and Mexico
This fall, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) will host two webinars to help companies assess the benefits and challenges of expanding into the Australian or Mexican toy markets. The webinar, entitled “Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know about Entering Australia,” will take place on September 30 at 2 p.m. A webinar [...]
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FAMOUS LAST WORDS @ Toy Art Gallery Opens Sept 5th
EVENT PRESS: "Toy Art Gallery is proud to present FAMOUS LAST WORDS, our farewell group shop. Featuring our friends Izumonster, Joseph Harmon, Kikkake Toy, Martin Ontiveros, Miscreation Toys, Restore, Pico Pico, T9G, and Uamou, this event will be one of our best yet with some incredible customs and limited editions.
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2PetalRose Yin Yang Maiko Commissions
2PetalRose continues to create impressive Maiko oneoffs. This time around here’s a look at the Yin & Yang Maikos created on commission for a collector looking for a pair of figures that were inverses of each other. The striking black+white designs (15” feature intricate fabric details achieved through custom printing....
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Review: "Hot Shot" Nigel North
Nigel North arrived today. He is the second 2015 male doll I ordered this year. The other one was Vice Effect Ollie Lawson. I'm not disappointed with Nigel but he does need some work on his coiffure and the pants have to go.
I'm not a fan of faux velvet on 12" dolls. The fabric is too bulky and just doesn't lay correctly. I think I'd like white pants with this outfit. There is so much color that between the gorgeous jacket and the shirt a neutral or no-color slack would look better. Destroyed jeans would look good, too.
On the topic of faux velvet, I don't like it on any doll because it shows every piece of dust and lint in a photograph.
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Nigel's shirt is very form fitting and I was surprised to find that the sleeves are sewn shut at the cuff! I wanted to press the shirt when I pressed the jacket and slacks but I wasn't going to open the stitching when I was just going to redress him right away. I've never come across that on any IT doll. Of course it makes for less bulk but still...
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I planned to show him with his jacket closed but it's too tight and the fabric bunches and pulls a bit. The hooks can be moved, of course, to make it fit better.
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In the promo, above, the jacket looks perfectly fitted. His hair is shoulder length. Below is how it arrived...very weird. I'm sure that in order to drop that flipped up part, I'm going to have to dunk it into boiled water. His hair is the biggest disappointment with this doll.
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I love the sculpt. He would look good with straight hair in a pony tail. Looks like I have a little work to do.
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I wonder if adding eyelashes, painted or applied, to the guy dolls would improve their somewhat bland faces.
Nigel comes with a little metal SLR that can be attached to his clutching hand with a clear rubberband. His ring has a purple stone and his sunglasses have purple lenses - no surprise there.
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The bottom line: Nigel was $120. which is the same price as the rest of the Poppy Parker line. It's rapidly creeping upward.
He's a LE of 600.
Anyone wanna buy a pair of purple velvet pants?
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I'm not a fan of faux velvet on 12" dolls. The fabric is too bulky and just doesn't lay correctly. I think I'd like white pants with this outfit. There is so much color that between the gorgeous jacket and the shirt a neutral or no-color slack would look better. Destroyed jeans would look good, too.
On the topic of faux velvet, I don't like it on any doll because it shows every piece of dust and lint in a photograph.
Nigel's shirt is very form fitting and I was surprised to find that the sleeves are sewn shut at the cuff! I wanted to press the shirt when I pressed the jacket and slacks but I wasn't going to open the stitching when I was just going to redress him right away. I've never come across that on any IT doll. Of course it makes for less bulk but still...
I planned to show him with his jacket closed but it's too tight and the fabric bunches and pulls a bit. The hooks can be moved, of course, to make it fit better.
I love the sculpt. He would look good with straight hair in a pony tail. Looks like I have a little work to do.
I wonder if adding eyelashes, painted or applied, to the guy dolls would improve their somewhat bland faces.
Nigel comes with a little metal SLR that can be attached to his clutching hand with a clear rubberband. His ring has a purple stone and his sunglasses have purple lenses - no surprise there.
The bottom line: Nigel was $120. which is the same price as the rest of the Poppy Parker line. It's rapidly creeping upward.
He's a LE of 600.
Anyone wanna buy a pair of purple velvet pants?
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Vinyl Idolz: Young Frankenstein
Vinyl Sugar has announced they'll be releasing a trio of Vinyl Idolz based on the 1974 comedy film - Young Frankenstein. There's The Monster, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, and Igor. Evil Corp has put their stamp on one of Mel Brooks' classics. Look for them to hit stores shelves in September 2015.
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Generation Toy's GT-1A & B Not-Scrapper/Not-Mixmaster New Photos Of Unofficial Figures
We just recently saw photos showing final or near-final samples of Generation Toy's first two unofficial Constructicon figures which already painted both in a favorable light. Today we have more photos from guanchengphoto on Weibo which go to even greater lengths in making these figures really stand out and look great. It's debatable how necessary these are at this point, but if you're still looking for that perfect Devastator, these are sure giving it a good try! Click through for the mirrored photos.
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Giant Robot Comics Reveals Exclusive More Than Meets The Eye #45 Cover
Via their Twitter, Giant Robot Comics has released the artwork that will be featured on an alternate cover to More Than Meets The Eye 45, which will be available exclusively through their shop. Featuring art by Casey Coller and John-Paul Bove, the cover depicts a battle around a Nova Scotia landmark, Peggy's Cove. With issue 44 shipping late, Giant Robot Comics hopes to see this issue and its cover available near the end of this month. Keep reading to check it out!
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Video Review - MP-18B Blue Bluestreak Exclusive
Our forum member koolkollectibleskhai has stopped by to bring us another video. This time it's the recently released exclusive Diaclone blue Masterpiece Bluestreak. By far the prettiest of the family of Datsun color variations, we not only get a good look at the figure itself, but with side by side comparison to the original colors Bluestreak as well, highlighting how nice this deco actually looks. We've got the video embedded below, so click through and have a look!
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Better Dividend Stock: Mattel or Hasbro?
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set database: LEGO 30203 mini golf
set database: LEGO 30203 mini golf
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set name: mini golf
theme: friends
year: 2015
pieces: 26
price: us$4
minidoll: 1
new friends theme.
come with a mini golf.
minidoll included an emma minidoll in white shirt and sand green skirt.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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set number: 30203set name: mini golf
theme: friends
year: 2015
pieces: 26
price: us$4
minidoll: 1
new friends theme.
come with a mini golf.
minidoll included an emma minidoll in white shirt and sand green skirt.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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Amanda Louise Spayd Chis Ryniak x Cardboard Spaceship Carnival Edition Thimblestump Hollow
Produced by Cardboard Spaceship and sculpted by Shinbone Creative comes the long awaited release of Amanda Louise Spayd and Chris Ryniak’s Thimblestump Hollow mini-series! The new “Carnival Edition” will soon be available at your nearest designer toy retailer and should fly off the shelves in a flash. ALS and CR...
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Diamond Select Toys: Marvel Animated Minimates Coming This Week
We've more Marvel news, this time from Diamond Select Toys, who posted tray and package shots of their Marvel Animated Minimates that will be hitting Walgreens stores this coming Friday, September 4, with sets based on Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series) and the Guardians of the Galaxy animated series! Click through for the images.
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Kyle Kirwan Fons the God of Spring (09.14)
Kyle Kirwan will soon be out to release his latest creation, Fons the God of Spring. Although Spring may be over, this rotocast resin figure is one we are FALLing in love with! The release will take place on Monday, September 14th through Kyle’s online store HERE. Fons stands 6.5”...
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MattyCollector.com: Princess Of Power Anniversary Sale
Coming next week from MattyCollector.com is the 9/9 Princess of Power® Anniversary Sale, where, for 24 hours only, you'll be able to find Fierce Fighters, Righteous Rebels & more. As an added bonus, if you order three or more figures featured in the sale, youll receive 30% off those figures! Head on over to MattyCollector.com for all the details.
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Funko: Mystery Mini: Horror Series 2
Next up from Funko is the announcement of Series 2 of their Mystery Mini: Horror line, and you can read the press release by clicking through.
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