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Rita Ora: I save soft toys

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Rita Ora can't bring herself to throw out a teddy an ex gave her because she loves soft toys so much.

The Walking Dead: Michonne and Pet Zombies Action Figure

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Michonne is our second favorite character from the Walking Dead. Our first is Daryl Dixon. Michonne is our awesome katana wielding bad girl who saved Andrea from walkers with the incident at the farm. And did we mention she has two pet walkers to boot? She is small in words but she more than makes...

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Preview GSC's Nendoroid Kobata from Haganai

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Earlier this month we saw glimpses of Good Smile Company's Kobata Nendoroid from Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai pop up and we gave you a little preview of her. Since then, Mikatan took some more photos of her at the Good Smile Cafe. And now, thanks to Mikatan's blog we can see her additional expressions and accessories. 

The first photos that we saw of Kobata were cute, and her puffed cheek face is still one of the most adorable faces she has. However her newly revealed classic vampire pose, and the pose where she is smiling while holding, the Kodaka plush is very cute. Actually is that a plush, or a voodoo doll? Hmm.... I missed an episode or two, so honestly I am not sure. Either way Kobata makes for an adorable Nendoroid.

It is kind of heartwarming to see photos of these three Nendoroids playing together, and if you missed out on one of them before Kobata and want the whole set worry not, because the Yozora Nendoroid will be re-released and you can pre-order her the same day that pre-orders open up for Kobata. Unfortunately completing the trio from scratch may be difficult. Sena is still sold out most places. Still if you hunt around hard enough I am sure you can find her too.

 

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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: The $.99 Sale is Back (Price Match City)

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Kmart is having a $.99 CARS diecast sale this week (STARTS TOMORROW – Sunday) … If your Kmart is well stocked with CARS 2 diecasts, you are set for shopping at Kmart. If you don’t live on Fantasy Island, you may need a backup (price match) plan. Any other CARS items including leftover Kmart CARS [...]

My Hydrangea In Bloom Cross-Stitch Picture

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As you all know I love cross-stitch kits and love making them over the long winter season.  One of the cross-stitch kits I decided to try this Winter was a counted cross-stitch kit from Dimensions The Gold Collection Petites entitled Hydrangea In Bloom.

Like the other Dimensions Gold Collection kits I had bought the Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch by Kathryn White, Hydrangea In Bloom kit included the pattern, pre-sorted cotton thread, 18 count ivory cotton Aida, gold beads for the center of the blossoms, needle and instructions.

The Hydrangea In Bloom pattern uses full counted cross-stitch, half cross-stitch and outline stitching, and beads  for emphasis and depth and this detailing really makes the picture stand out. The design of this cross-stitch gives the finished picture a 3 dimensional aspect with the half cross stitch and outlining being used for artistic effect.

The pattern came with starting, stitching, finishing and even cleaning instructions as well as samples of the various stitches required, and color coded keys (with code #'s, lengths, color names, and cross-stitch symbols) and a chart with color coded symbols. The colors and symbols on the keys and chart were easy to read and follow.

While I was very pleased with the end results of this design there are some things in the kit and in the instructions that can be improved upon.

As was the case with previous Dimensions kits the thread sorter was poorly designed. The embroidery threads were glued to two foam backed 6" by 1 1/4" strips of cardboard that had a picture of the color of the thread and it's number. In order to get to the threads you had to separate the foam back from the cardboard strip. Very quickly the threads separated from their section and then you no longer knew what the thread number was to tie to your symbols & legends. I had to punch a hole in the thread sorter cardboard strip just below the color of the thread & it's number and then insert the threads through the hole and tie them in a loose knot so my threads, colors, and numbers would stay together.


I also added the symbols to the strip to make reading the chart easier.  To make things even easier for the user the color symbol should have been shown on the thread sorter strip of cardboard as well. That way you would only need to use the thread sorter strip of cardboard to follow your chart.

The Hydrangea In Bloom kit creates a 5" by 7" hydrangea picture using the 18 count ivory cotton Aida cloth which was included in the kit.  However, the piece wouldn't fit into the 10" round embroidery hoop that I wanted to use so I could cross-stitch the whole 5" by 7" picture without having to move the cloth within the hoop or create creases in my picture from the hoop.  I could have used a smaller hoop but that would have required moving the cloth within the hoop which would create creases where the hoop was.  I hate that as no matter how hard you try it is very difficult ironing out creases caused by embroidery hoops.

So, I decided to sew cloth strips to the edges of  my cloth so it would easily fit within my 10" round embroidery frame as shown in the picture below:


The kit should have included a  larger piece of the 18 count ivory cotton Aida cloth in order to avoid this problem.

The finishing calls for centering your design on a 5" by 7" piece of cardboard and folding the excess fabric around the cardboard and mitering the corners.  As I as going to put my picture in an 8"  by 10" triple matted frame I decided to mount my picture on a piece of adhesive cardboard that I had cut to fit the inside of my frame.

I had chosen a white frame with dark teal blue, white, and gold triple matting to finish it which I think really brought out the beautiful blue, pink, and lilac colors of the hydrangea.  Plus the triple matting allowed for enough room for the gold beads that were included in the kit to emphasize the hydrangea flower center.


It took me 55 hours to complete this picture including the framing.  Despite the problems I encountered with the thread sorter and Aida cloth I was very happy with the way my Hydrangea In Bloomturned out.

If you'd like to purchase the Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch by Kathryn White, Hydrangea In Bloom kit and try it for yourself just click the link below:




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Giant Monster Embryo Customs from Nerviswr3ks, Haus of Loz & Lunartik

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Penny Taylor of Taylored Curiosities shares with us the latest custom photos of her "Giant Monster Embryo" - featuring makes from Nervis Wreks' (above), The Haus of Loz Unicorn Embryo and Matt 'Lunartik' Jones' (with two versions).
"Each is so unique and I am so excited to work with these artists on this project for ToyCon UK. These will all be available at my ToyCon booth on April 6th along with the 10 Brilliant Blue ones and a few other customs from Creo Designs, Ume Toys, Stitches and Glue and Jon Paul Kaisers, that is being customised live on the day." ~added Penny.
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Groupon Starbucks Deal

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Shirokuma Café plushes are ready to serve up some hugs

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I spotted two (well, technically four) plushes from the world of Shirokuma Café  over at J-List and all I have to say is, "finally!" I mean, the show has been running for quite a while now (I believe it is almost over) and this is the first time I have seen any merchandise of the soft and fuzzy variety available. In any case, the issue has been rectified in the form of Shirokum-kun and Panda-kun plushes. 

The Shirokuma-kun plush comes in a small size of 21 centimeters (costing US$35) or medium size of 27 centimeters (costing US$50). He looks very darling with his checkered blue neckerchief and dark waist-apron. He is slightly slouched over, which I think is a perfect position to cuddle in. Both sizes of Panda-kun are a tad smaller than the corresponding Shirokuma-kun plush, measuring in at either a small 16 centimeters (at the cost of US$28) or a medium 20 centimeters (at the cost of US$40). Panda-kun comes equipped with his panda-face satchel at his side, just like in the show.

I must say, I am very impressed with the effort put into the plushes, especially Shirokuma-kun. What do you think of these two? Would you like to adopt one or both of them?

[Available for purchase at J-List: Panda-kun (Small | Medium) and Shirokuma-kun (Small | Medium)]

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Custom-Feature: Fake Plastic Teas by Uncle Absinthe (ToyCon Exclusive)

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From Uncle Absinthe (Facebook / @UncleAbsinthe) comes "Fake Plastic Teas" = a ToyCon UK exclusive which will be available at the Generic Art's Booth on the 6th of April. Priced at £40 each and in an edition of only 6 pieces, each one comes signed, numbered and boxed in its own reusable plant pot. Nice touch this.
"…each one has roughly 500 individual leaves which have been all hand sculpted on to a Mini Lunartik in a Tea Cup … I will also have other pieces available at the show including a War Tourist, Masks of Doom and Fans of Tea#3." ~added Unk.

RAH Link pre-order madness begins

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Judging from the response we got a few days ago, a lot of you were blown away by Medicom's RAH Link. Well, it's March 24 in Japan, which means it's time to gather the change from between your cushions and shake your piggy banks dry: pre-orders are upon us. As a reminder, Link is a November release at ¥19,800 (almost US$210 with current conversion rates; subject to change).

While Amiami seems to have jumped the gun and opened pre-orders at midnight JST, other retailers should have it in stock in a few hours time. We'll update this post with pre-orders at retailers as they open up, so keep an eye here if you want one!

[Pre-order at: Amiami | Other retailers coming soon]

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set database: LEGO 75001 republic troopers vs sith troopers

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set database: LEGO 75001 republic troopers vs sith troopers
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set number: 75001
set name: republic troopers vs sith troopers
theme: starwars, the old republic
year: 2013
pieces: 63
prices: us$13
minifigs: 4
come with a sith speeder.
the speeder has flick missiles.
minifigs included 2 republic trooper minifigs and 2 sith trooper minifigs.
great playability.
overall design is great.
must have for starwars lovers.
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Take flight with Shining Ark's Panis Angelicus

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A common complaint surrounding the rather popular-yet-Japan-exclusive Shining series is that a lot of characters share very similar appearances. With Shining Ark's Panis Angelicus, however, it seems like we've got a unique looking character that stands fully on her own, even if she may not be the first winged character in the series.

She certainly holds up to the expected Shining quality, with a gorgeously peaceful look that seems to suit her angelic features. I adore the detached, wide-ended sleeves as well, and I'm not complaining about the rest of her sheer dress. The big draw, however? Providing quite a multitude of options for such a release, her magnet-attached wings are able to be set up in almost any configuration-no wings, one white wing and one black wing, two white wings, or one black wing.

Whatever you prefer, you'll be able to display this angel however you like! Despite the amount of accessories, she'll only set you back around ¥7,800, and I'd definitely expect fans to prepare for her August release.

[ Pre-order at HobbyLink Japan | Otacute | Hobby Search | AmiAmi | J-List ]

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Matt Anderson x outsmART originals: The Night Terror Owl

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The Night Terror Owl by Matt Anderson is now available for pre-orders via outsmART originals for US$20 per tee.
PRESS: 'Based on the original Night Terror Owl designs by Matt Anderson using the Dunny platform – here is a perfect companion piece you can wear. Screen printed on Fine Jersey style tees for superior comfort and fit, this release will ship in the beginning of April'

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Upgraded Finn Security & Flame On Wingo

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Thanks for the nice photos, “John H.” Security Guard Finn has the nice unibody upgrade. Otherwise, the same. He was not easy to find in the 2-pack, much easier to find as a single. And Wingo with Flames. Nice addition. Buuuuurrpppppppp! Rear view. Not that you need an excuse to buy Wingo with Flames but [...]

The AFB Podcast Episode 57: Funko Pop Vinyl Ghost Rider / Toy History of Deadpool

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Episode FIFTY-SEVEN of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

Join Eli, Scott, Adam and John for Episode Fifty-Seven of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

This week John takes a look at the Funko Pop Vinyl Ghost Rider as our Toy of the Week, and then we take in-depth look at the Toy History of Marvel's Deadpool!

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode Fifty-Seven here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here - but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly! The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!

Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com - we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

Happy listening!








5" Resin "Churm" Prototype from Scott Wetterschneider

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From Scott Wetterschneider comes a preview of the upcoming debut resin release, dubbed CHURM! Standing 5-inches tall, the initial run will be limited to 20 pieces, and available at wetterschneider.bigcartel.com. Drop date is as yet mentioned tho ... This was what Scott had to add: "This is Churm, who has slowly crept from sketch to model to prototype. He's wormy and chubby and yes, slightly suggestive, which is often the case with my little monsters. My friends say that my creatures either look like penises or cupcakes, penises or cupcakes... It's not intentional."

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WHO: 'Churm is a sluggish little sourpuss and is being produced at the Austin, Texas based resin casting studio Brickhole. If you have a thing for pudgy, wrinkly, somewhat droopy ne'er-do-wells, then Churm might just be the creature for you.'

It’s a Hat, It’s a Puppet, It’s a Puppet Monster!

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You can wear it. You can play with it. You can really get your creative play going with it. We’re talking about Puppet Monsters, the Puppet you can wear. You might have seen these on TV and the catchy little tune wouldn’t leave your head. When I was first asked about taking a look atRead More

Custom-Feature: 8" Custom Unicorn Gundam Munny by Billy E.

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From Billy E. comes this awesome 8" Custom Unicorn Gundam Munny! And while he does not currently have his own website to visit, I have been told this was his first Munny custom! *GASP*
"…he does Gundam customs as a hobby. He did this custom more than a month ago." ~mentioned April Vedan, who recommended his work to my blog (thanks, April!)
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