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"Hike" by Cacooca x Mighty Jaxx for "PANDA Ink" Released!

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A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Feb 11, 2017 at 8:28pm PST Since my previous teaser post, Cacooca x Mighty Jaxx’s new series of PANDA INk figurines has launched it’s first salvo; “HIKE” - currently available to purchase at mightyjaxx.rocks for US$30! Featuring a more smooth-surfaced sculpted-style ala his ”CLASSIC MINI” Vinyl figure, this has always featured a more chiselled edge

2016 British Toy Industry Award Winners Announced

It’s Time to Add a Little Carnage To Your Life

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The Kotobukiya Carnage ArtFX Statue will hit shelves in July. In June last year, Kotobukiya revealed a new line of ArtFX Spider-Man statues they were cooking up, which included the Amazing...

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It’s Time to Add a Little Carnage To Your Life

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The Kotobukiya Carnage ArtFX Statue will hit shelves in July. In June last year, Kotobukiya revealed a new line of ArtFX Spider-Man statues they were cooking up, which included the Amazing Spider-Man, Venom, Spider-Gwen, Agent Venom, Ultimate Spiderman, Spider-Man 2099, and Carnage. And since then, they’ve been slowly working their way through the statues, with Carnage now […]

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Cataloging The Finest Steiff Treasures From 1932!

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Anyone care to go on a little time travel adventure? Steiffgal just purchased a wonderful Christmas catalog from F.A.O. Schwarz from 1932. Flipping through it is better than a front row seat in a program about the history of this great toy store! One of the things that is so interesting about this catalog is how many Steiff items are featured within its pages - and on its cover! Let's have a look inside and see how people in the United States were celebrating with Steiff 85 years ago.

Steiff starts out in the pole position in this great catalog, being featured exclusively on the back cover! Pictured friends include Steiff's kangaroo, Mickey Mouse, white Jocko monkey, Teddy Baby bear, and Fluffy Cat, all playing around a giant red mohair play ball. It is interesting to note, as far as Steiffgal can tell, that the kangaroo and Mickey are the only items that are specifically listed for sale; there is no mention of the white Jocko, Teddy baby, Fluffy cat, and ball within this catalog's pages. This is somewhat unusual given their prime positioning on this key sales document, and all four unmentioned items were clearly in production at the time of the publication. Nonetheless, as the photo's banner proclaims, Steiff proves that "It's fun to shop at SCHWARZ."

So, first things first. Steiff indeed is noted on the front inside cover (which is not numbered) of this catalog. In the upper left hand corner of the page is Steiff's "Wooly Lamb." It is described as, "Everywhere the children go this lamb is sure to go along. It's adorably appealing with its woolly white coat, closely resembles lambs wool, realistically touched here and there with natural tints. Flexible ears and a squeaky voice. Bell on neck ribbon.  Measures 8" high. $2.00." $2 in 1932 had the same buying power as $33.07 in 2017. This item appears to be Steiff's standing, unjointed Lamm or Lamb, which was produced in 14, 17, 22, and 28 cm from 1928-1936 overall.  

Page 1 features two and maybe even three Steiff goodies. The first two are Steiff hand puppets - one labeled "Hand Monkey" and the other "Hand Mickey." Hand Monkey is clearly a Jocko puppet, and is described as, "An amusing toy, realistically animated by the movement of the fingers. Superior make, fine brown plush. 9-1/2",   $1.00." Hand Jocko appeared in the line from 1911-1943 overall. Hand Mickey is a Steiff Mickey Mouse puppet, and is described as, "Just slip Mickey over your hand and he will perform for you as you wish. Black and white plush, $1.00." Hand Mickey appeared in the line from 1931-1933. In both cases$1 in 1932 had the same buying power as $16.54 in 2017.  

The third item is probably partially Steiff, and most likely put together in house at F.A.O. Schwarz. It is a "Monkey With Organ," and it is described as, "An appealing little fellow, sitting on a wooden organ box. Organ plays two different tunes when you turn the crank. Strap to hang around neck. Very appropriate to these times. $6.00." This looks to be a standard line 22 or 25 cm brown Steiff Jocko on a lovely, high quality European music box. F.A.O. Schwarz was well known for creating these sorts of special editions by combining a few top tier items into one really special, usually very expensive one. And this fits the bill here: $6 in 1932 had the same buying power as $99.22 in 2017. Steiff's standard line, fully jointed brown mohair Jocko monkey appeared in the line from 1909-1943 overall.


Things are on a (Steiff) roll on page 2 of this catalog, with a pair of Steiff record style pull toys. The first is "Mickey on Coaster." It is described as, "A beloved friend in a different role. Mickey, all velvet covered, rides merrily on his own coaster when pulled about by the cord. 8-1/2"." This is clearly Steiff's Record Mickey, who appeared in the line from 1931-1933. The second is "Monkey Peter." It is described as, "Peter, made of gay red felt, sits expectantly upon a coaster. When you draw it by the cord, he makes a comical movement and sound with his voice. Height 9-1/2." This selection is a red felt version of Steiff's Record Peter, which appeared in the line in 20 and 25 cm from 1913-1938. Both were priced at $2.50; $2.50 in 1932 had the same buying power as $41.34 in 2017.

Page 6 of this catalog really goes to the dogs, with many popular breeds listed. These include Sealyhams, Pekingese, Fox Terriers, and Scotch Terriers. It is impossible to tell with 110% certainty if these models were indeed made by Steiff, as the black and white photos are small and don't reveal many details, and the descriptions are somewhat generic. However, all of these dog breeds were in the Steiff line at the time, so it is probable that at least a few of these were indeed whelped in Giengen.


Page 7 offers up several familiar and beloved Steiff friends, with Teddy bears playing a prominent roll. These cubs are described as, "A faithful friend and just as loveable as ever. Jolly jointed Teddy Bear of fine plush in cinnamon or white." They were advertised in seven sizes ranging from 10" to 20", and were priced from $1.50 to $7.50; this equals $24.80 to $124.02 in 2017 dollars.   

A "Kangaroo With Its Youngster" makes a bouncing appearance here. She is described as, "This gentle mother Kangaroo of silky plush has a voice and moves her head. The little one can be used as a separate toy." The pair were offered in 14" for $4.75 or 19" for $7.50; this equals $78.55 and $124.02 in 2017 dollars. This head jointed model was Steiff's Kangaroo, which was produced in 10, 35, 43, and 50 cm from 1929-1939 overall.  


"Mickey and Minnie Mouse" again rule the house. These charming dolls are described as, "Here is the gay and loveable Mickey and Minnie (new), in various sizes, all soft stuffed and covered with high quality velour." Five sizes of each, ranging from 7 to 19 inches, were noted, with prices spanning $1.00 to $5.00. This translates into $16.54 to $82.68 in 2017 dollars. These of course are the Steiff models, produced from 1931 to 1936 overall. 


And tucked into the bottom right hand page is a dear "Pony." This handsome horse is described as, "A soft stuffed animal for small boys. In brown and white plush, with flowing mane and tail." It was available in 8" for $3.50 and 10-1/2" for $4.75. This translates into $57.88 and $78.55 in 2017 dollars. Given its appearance and size, it is Steiffgal's best guess that this pony is Steiff's standing, unjointed white and brown Pony, produced from 1931-1939 overall in 17, 22, and 28 cm.

Finally, this catalog proves that good things come to those who wait - and sometimes in small packages, too. Under the category of "Unusual Stocking Toys," at the end of the document, the following is listed:  "Pair of Wooly Birds." They are simply described as, "on 4-1/2" voice bellow platform. $0.75." This pair is most certainly Steiff's rare and unusual "Chirp Couple," consisting of two metal legged woolen miniature birds on a see-sawing whistle platform. This piece was in the line from 1932-1943 and is very, very rare today, given the ephemeral nature of its construction. Its price, which translates to $12.40 today, seems unbelievable, given that the Auctioneer Teddy Dorado sold one for 1,600 euro in 2014!

Steiffgal hopes that you have enjoyed this historical - and virtual - Steiff shopping spree!

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Robots In Disguise Combiner Force - Official Images Of One-Step Changers Sideswipe & Blurr

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Smyths Toys in the UK has posted the official photos of RID One-Step Sideswipe & Blurr! Both look good, with Blurr being an all-new character and mold to RID - and it's worth noting that Blurr's design continues the design aesthetic that stretches across most of the vehicles we've gotten the past few years with Cybertronian vehicle modes! Keep reading to have a closer look.

Pookie Faberge Egg + Necklace from Pucky

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ITEM: “Pookie Faberge Egg + Necklace” from Pucky PRE-ORDER: On www.hellopucky.com PRICE: HK$620 (Approx. US$80 per) excluding shipping. - *Special Price of HK$560 for First 560 Orders* Source: Facebook

INSTINCTOY Exclusive Colorway YU SHOU LONG from Black Seed Toys for Wonder Festival (Feb 19)

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Introducing a NEW colorway of Black Seed Toys’ YU SHOU LONG, with this Kenneth Tang-designed toy beast exclusive to INSTINCTOY! Scheduled for a release at Wonder Festival (booth no. 4-02-06) at Makuhari Messe, happening on February 19th, stay tuned for further info about the sale, price, and quantity available! Meanwhile, scroll down for more images, including a handy promo video! The first

INSTINCTOY for Wonder Festival 2017 Winter (Feb 19): Metallic Blue MINI VINCENT & RE-RET (ZOMBIE)

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For their upcoming Feb 19th booth at Wonder Festival 2017 Winter (*Booth 4-02-06), INSTINCTOY has since announced two collectibles to be had (no doubt with MORE to come) - featuring MINI VINCENT (above) and 『RE-RET 2nd color (ZOMBIE)』! "Metallic Blue” is the second colorway of their MINI VINCENT, and slated for a release in a “very limited number” of pieces - with the venue price being 9,500

Jakks Retires $11.548 Million of Company’s 2018 Convertible Senior Notes

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Jakks Pacific Inc. agreed with a holder of its convertible senior notes due in 2018 to exchange $11.548 million face amount of such notes for 865,000 shares of its common stock and approximately $7.0 million in cash. After such exchange the balance of the face amount of the 2018 notes will have been reduced to approximately [...]

JPK Art for RED HOT STYLE - Canadian Hairless & Kilin custom show

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Kilin the Disciple and Bestet Enscribed. Custom duo for the Canadian Hairless & Kilin Custom show at the Wrong Gallery in Taiwan this weekend. Bestet the Ancient gains his power from the spells and Arcane runes etched into his flesh, leading a cult of followers to satisfy his whims. Kilin was his first and greatest Disciple, offering protection, kinship but more often flattery. #handpainted #jpk

“First Look” at possible “Jaegers” for PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING

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A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Feb 10, 2017 at 3:16am PST Courtesy of License! Global, we might have gotten a “first look” at PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING’s primary “Jaegers” AKA “Giant Manned Robots who protect humanity from Kaijus” in the film’s universe! If anyone evokes “Evangelion”, I cannot deny you the reference, and I would be interested to see if the “final” on-screen versions

set database: LEGO 60123 volcano supply helicopter

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set database: LEGO 60123 volcano supply helicopter
image courtesy of brickmerge
image courtesy of amazon.co.uk
image courtesy of target
image courtesy of amazon

















set number: 60123
set name: volcano supply helicopter
theme: cityvolcano explorers
year: 2016
pieces: 330
price: us$50
minifigs: 3
nice city set.
come with a volcano supply helicopter, an excavator and a boulder rack.
the helicopter has spinnable rotors, an openable rear ramp and a lowerable winch and hook.
minifigs included a female volcano explorer minifig, male volcano worker minifig and a pilot minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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Tonner Doll introduces Jazz Jennings doll at 2017 International Toy Fair

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Since last year's news that Tonner Doll was changing in a big way, there was nothing more - not even an inkling towards the new direction the company, actually the two companies now, Tonner and Phyn and Aero, will take. Until now. Next weekend, during Toy Fair 2017, Tonner will present a new doll, Jazz Jennings. But it is not just a doll. It is one based on a real person. A transgender person.


Tonner unfortunately did not even bother to email their client list about the doll, posting instead on their Facebook account the article about their press release from another website. The doll photo is from Jennings' own Facebook page. All we know is that it was approved by Jazz and her parents and it will be an 18" vinyl doll sculpted by Robert Tonner, available in specialty stores and on www.tonnerdoll.com in July, 2017.  So who is Jazz Jennings?


16 year old Jazz Jennings, transgender star of TLC's docuseries "I Am Jazz", is an honorary co-founder of the Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation.  Jazz speaks at universities, medical schools, conferences, conventions and symposiums all over the country. She's also a You Tube Vlogger, a youth ambassador for the Human Rights Campaign and an advocate for GLAAD. Jazz is the youngest person ever to be recognised in The Advocate Magazine's, "Top Forty Under 40" annual list. She was named as one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Teens for 2014 and 2015. She is also listed on Huffington Post's 14 Most Fearless Teens of 2014.

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Mattel Announces Upcoming Events

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[PR Newswire] - EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that the company's management team will host securities analysts for a business overview, followed by a tour ...
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