Marsham Toy Hour

This week, We roundhouse kick our opinions to your face on virtual DCon and online trolls.  Symbiosis "Yeti" edition -  https://martiantoys.com/products/symbiosis-yeti-by-sad-salesman-martian-toys-exclusive?_pos=1&_sid=3bd54ff03&_ss=r  

This week, We discuss several conventions(STS, DCon, GCon), Popmart/Instinctoy collaborations, Gary has a mail call, Theresa makes up a word, and much more.    Designercon http://www.designercononline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/designercon/ https://www.instagram.com/popshoplive/   STS (Shanghai Toy Show) coverage https://www.instagram.com/popmartglobal/ STS walkthrough video 1: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHOzYeNHyAx/ STS walkthrough video 2: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHRoytjniSZ/   G_Con http://sourcehorsemen.com/ http://www.legionscon.com/   Madl x Martian Toys mad spray can https://www.myplasticheart.com/mad-spraycan-mutant-og-street-by-mad/   Dumpster fire (Clown Edition) https://100soft.shop/collections/dumpster-fire/products/dumpster-fire-dumpo-vinyl   Instinctoy x Popmart muckey plush - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNOoIAhdl0/ monster fluffy light - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNPZT8Bz9F/   Chima group - crab doll sofubi shoes https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNTg7Znyi9/ w.instagram.com/zardapuya/reels/   Box Attack Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-rf1Dj-DRc  

This week, we discuss mail calls, customs, TTC advent calendar, distribution, unlicensed projects, stifling growth and success, and much more.   George KS Glyos https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyrG7CHvP8/  https://www.instagram.com/mightymaniax/  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocom/mighty-maniax-horror-and-gaming-inspired-glyos-action-figures    Doktor A Janky customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyxmgrD14n/   Rato kim box cat blinds - good example of straw/water line I was talking about https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOaui8Hyn2/   SpankyStokes custom show https://www.instagram.com/p/CFu2Dedlcve/    TTC Advent Calendar https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/ttc-designer-toy-advent-calendar-2020-release/ https://www.thetoychronicle.com/product/ttc-christmas-advent-calendar-2020/    Mainstream topic, Box Lunch, FY, Hot Topic 100 soft https://www.instagram.com/p/CFujyC8BrpG/ Mumbot https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2GKN0ntg7/    Starbucks Slave to the Siren, Pixel Buddah sculptor RXSeven https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4yghxA5Nx/ https://www.instagram.com/rxseven/ https://martiantoys.com/collections/slave-to-the-siren   Super crash bro https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzDlCJnNXW/   Zard a videos https://www.instagram.com/zardapuya/reels/

This week, we discuss Theresa’s recent Pop Shop experience, platforms a plenty, Coarse, a designer toy game in development, and more.   Blankos Block Party IG - https://www.instagram.com/playblankos/   Blankos Block Party video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CE78KMOHg0x/   DIY Stroll - https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/stroll-diy-white-vinyl Janky Series 3 reveal - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/superplastic-janky-series-three-is-here/   Janky Series 3 - https://superplastic.co/products/janky-series-three?variant=32789916319828   Coarse “You Used to Keep me Warm edition" -https://www.spankystokes.com/2020/09/you-used-to-keep-me-warm-loser.html

This week, the gang is back with a ton of toy talk. Theresa goes hypebeast, the George of old returns, and from this day forward, Gary will be known as Grandpa Ham.   Forbes Popmart article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ywang/2020/07/02/master-of-mystery-the-new-billionaire-whose-cult-favorite-toys-are-sold-at-random/#6e64007b42c6 Buff Monster x Ebay - https://www.ebay.com/e/_collectibles/buff-monster-trading-card-exclusive-2020 KayMayCreates - https://www.instagram.com/kaymaycreates/?hl=en Dumpster Fire vinyl toy - https://100soft.shop/collections/dumpster-fire Tears by Loney Weirdos - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/tears-weakness-series-pop-mart-aga-edition-by-lonely-weirdos/ Lonely Weirdos - https://www.instagram.com/lonelyweirdos/ UoUo Little Monsters -  https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/uouo-little-monsters-family-blindbox-series-from-boom-box Circus Boy Band - https://www.instagram.com/circusboyband/ Space Travel series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/cbb-space-travel-blind-box-by-circus-boy-band/ Connor Kriha - https://www.instagram.com/conn_kriha/ Leftover Toys - https://www.instagram.com/leftovertoys/ DTA Custom Canbot Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1320 Neo-Fighters Kickstarter -  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geoffmaxfield/neo-fighters-sofubi-mini-figure-series Curse of the 31 Customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzynVVHziy/ Tara McPherson X Martian Toys “George’s Halloween Portrait” - https://martiantoys.com/collections/martian-toys/products/georges-halloween-portrait-vinyl-toy-sculpture-by-tara-mcpherson-x-martian-toy Pink Panther Shoeuzi  @ Ermsy - https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6oRqcJaJk/

After over a 5 month hiatus, the gang hops back in the podcast saddle. We discuss the pandemic’s effect on designer toys, cancelled events, virtual cons, Pop Shop live, UVD toys, Theresa’s customizing, Canbot Kickstarter, DTA’s and more.   Links: Canbot 3oz Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clutter/canbot-3oz-limited-edition-art-toy-blindbox-series   UVD Toys - https://www.instagram.com/uvdtoys/?hl=en   Pop Shop Live App - https://popshoplive.com/   Barbarian Rage Comic Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barbarianragecomic/barbarian-rage-comic-book-issue-1   Sponsors: 3Dretro.com - https://3dretro.com/ StrangeCat Toys - https://strangecattoys.com/ MyPlasticHeart - https://myplasticheart.com/ Spankystokes - https://spankystokes.com/ The Toy Chronicle - https://thetoychronicle.com/

This week, we touch a little on life changed since Covid-19, ToyCon UK, custom shows, toys purchased and more.    Links:   Birds of Prey Custom Show - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/birdsofafeathercustomshow/   Misappropriated Icon 3 custom show -  https://www.instagram.com/strangecattoys   Luaiso Lopez IG - https://www.instagram.com/luaiso_lopez/   Muffinman IG - https://www.instagram.com/muffinmansculpts/   Hai_Dee_Toys IG - https://www.instagram.com/hai_dee_toys/ Kaze Covid-19 - https://www.instagram.com/p/B90pnVCHCru/

This week we are joined by the adorably talented Jade Kuei from Mumbot. We discuss her recent and upcoming toys, production challenges, how much the toy community means to her, what it’s like being a Western woman living in an Eastern world, conventions, and much more. Links: Mossy the Moss Spirit vinyl toy - https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/mossy-the-moss-spirit-by-mumbot?_pos=1&_sid=57a34626b&_ss=r Mumbot online store - https://ghosting.bigcartel.com/products Bakumbaa - https://www.instagram.com/bakumbaa/

This week, the gang digs into the world of art collaborations - we cover the good and the bad, digging into what an art collaboration actually means, who has ownership, and recent examples of collaborations gone wrong. We also discuss some recent releases and upcoming shows. Links: Superplastic Jason Limon Particle Superjanky - https://www.myplasticheart.com/particle-superjanky-by-jason-limon-pre-order-ships-late-feb-2020/ The Collector by Coarse - https://www.coarselife.com/the_collector/ Puffy x Seed Arts Collab - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rKaBMjMmK/ Mighty Jaxx Snow White vs Ariel - https://mightyjaxx.rocks/collections/djohan-hanapi/products/fairest-of-them-all-by-djohan https://mightyjaxx.rocks/products/happy-ending-under-the-sea Responses to Mighty Jaxx Ariel Release - https://www.instagram.com/p/B7n-FiAnVpE/ http://www.artasiapacific.com/News/SingaporeIllustratorAccusesToyCompanyOfPlagiarism https://geekculture.co/artist-djohan-accuses-singapore-toy-maker-mighty-jaxx-of-stealing-designs/ Popmart Ayla Animal Fashion Show Cancellation - https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tCqLMnilz/ Article on Quiccs x Adidas Deal - https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/style/style-profile/02/16/20/meet-quiccs-the-filipino-toy-designer-who-booked-a-two-year-deal-with-adidas Quiccs X Adidas Superstar NanoTEQ Bundles - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2020/02/superstar-nanoteq-bundles-by-quiccs-x-adidas.html  Creature Bazaar - https://www.instagram.com/creature_bazaar/ Toycon UK - https://www.instagram.com/toyconuk/ DTA Nominations - https://www.designertoyawards.com/nomination-create   Sponsors: Strangecat Toys - Use promo code "Marsham" for 10% off 3DRetro  MyPlasticHeart - Use code "Toyfam" for free shipping on orders of $75 of more within the states The Toy Chronicle Spankystokes  

This week, we are joined by guest Timothy Patrick - producer and director of the Master Casters documentary. We take a peek behind the curtain to learn more about how the documentary came to life and delve into the world of bootlegs. We also touch on the Coronavirus and the effect it’s having on the toy industry. Master Casters IG - https://www.instagram.com/mastercasters_/?hl=en Master Casters on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVLWQQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+casters&qid=1581007769&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Indie[Film]Grit Podcast - http://www.indiefilmgrit.com/ Toy Masters on SYFY Wire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tydDR9jD-A&t=204s

Hello 2020! Did you miss us? We’re back from our extended holiday break and kicking off season 5 with some toy talk. We discuss some new toy related shows, recent purchases, blind box releases, and more. Episode Notes -  Clutter Talks - https://www.youtube.com/user/cluttermagazine UrbanRobotCat Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/urbanrobotcat/ Master Casters Documentary - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVLWQQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+casters&qid=1581007769&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 LADbible Custom Toy Episode - https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/441270623226418/UzpfSTYxODA4MzU1MzozMDYwNjExMjk0OTk0MTQ6MTA6MDoxNTgzMDQ5NTk5OjQ2NTY5NjIwMTI5MjUwMjI5MjE/ DTA nominations - https://www.designertoyawards.com/nomination-create Red Mutuca Exquisite Corpse Mix & Match Dunny Series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/exquisite-corpse-dunny-series-by-red-mutuca-studios-blind-box/ SpankyStokes Exquisite Corpse Dunny Unboxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSOm5goEqJE   Kaiju Hunting Series 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/B7iosjBHSQh/ Halftoys Babies Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babydinos/halftoys-babies-adorable-sensory-toys Squibbles Ink Globfish - https://squareup.com/store/squibblesink/ Invisible Creature Space Tower - https://www.invisiblecreature.com/shop/space-tower Salmon Sunset Woopers - http://www.superham.com/shop

While we await the start of season 5, enjoy a compilation of every game played of Designers and Dragons from Season 2. Designers and Dragons was a designer toy centric take on Dungeons and Dragons. Skinner and his evil horde of mercenaries had taken over the Pasadena Convention Center and threatened the demise of DesignerCon. George, Carlos East, along with guest players Kris Butiong and Colus Havenga embark on a strange adventure to stop Skinner and save DCon. 

It took us a minute, but the gang finally gets together to do a recap of Designer Con 2019. We discuss our experiences, favorite toy sightings, fun moments, and more. Links: https://www.thetoychronicle.com/lists/seen-at-designer-con-2019-upcoming-releases/    Silk and Thistle - https://www.instagram.com/silkandthistle/?hl=en   Mezco Radioactive Upper Cut Cyber Rider - https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k8Eh2gbdQ/   Diego Estolano -  https://www.instagram.com/p/B5OnbeAHETw/ https://www.instagram.com/daeo/?hl=en   $pin ‘n Spend Enamel Pin - http://www.brokepiggyinc.com/shop/   EyeJack Prosthetic Reality Book - https://eyejackapp.com/products/prosthetic-reality-book

This week, the gang reflects back on DesignerCon's early beginnings and preview what's to come.  DCon photo albums - https://www.flickr.com/photos/designercon/with/4878055725/ Blackie the Cat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/blackie-the-cat-release-by-gary-baseman-x-flat-bonnie-dcon2019/ Unreal by Lauren -  https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/unreal-by-lauren-tsai-x-medicom/ Cursed Cranberry KillKat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/cursed-cranberry-kill-kat-release-by-andrew-bell-x-strange-cat-toys/ KUB by Mike Fudge x UVD toys - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/strange-cat-toys-exclusive-kub-teal-by-mike-fudge-x-uvd-toys/?amp The Collector Edition Zero Coarse X Rotofugi - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-collector-edition-zero-by-coarse-x-rotofugi/ Stego by Tony Bui - https://www.instagram.com/p/B43be_igQ8A/ Motley Miscreations Wendigo - https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SlpYPHJbA/ Scott Tolleson Dunny WNDGO - https://www.instagram.com/p/B42oJbNgbPy/ Andrew Bell Dead Zebra Shop - https://shop.deadzebra.com

This week, in our first ever unedited episode, the gang discuss Halloween treats, kids meals, conventions, a toy den, and more. Gary gets in trouble.....again. Show Notes Alex Pardee Cornelius Candemon - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VNhavp2hb/ Zard Apuya - https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VvspOlr2D/ Popmart -  https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Cle6yHs-J/ BigBigCon - https://www.instagram.com/toysrevil Happy Meal 40th - https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/mcdonalds-brings-back-retro-happy-meal-toys-nostalgic-play-boost-restaurant-visits/2212106?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=adage&utm_content=f1148ba6-9424-4a35-b84a-2ffda4c2ee9b&fbclid=IwAR2Yvgo_bYms8oXzEHJAqbUWHPaNDLeEJMbPiWiBcL6WCgkK4Qf55zqvF6E Wendy’s kids meal toys - https://www.wendys.com/current-kids-meal-toys The Toy Den - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157713644008554&set=a.10150138318288554&type=3&theater

This week, we welcome Joe Somers of Squibbles Ink to the show and delve into his world as a toy producer. We learn about his early beginnings with Pez, a love for the production process, his toy partnership with Rotofugi, running a small production factory in China, and much more. Episode Links  Squibbles Ink website - http://www.squibblesink.com/ Rotofugi Mold-o-rama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=yLtR6v7R7Y4 Squibbles Ink Istagram - https://www.instagram.com/squibblesink/?hl=en

This week, George wears the hosting hat and the producer of DesignerCon, Ben Goretsky, joins the show. Ben gives us a sneak peek at next month's DesignerCon and answers some listener questions. DesignerCon website - https://www.designercon.com/ DesignerCon Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/designercon/

This week, collector and toy photography queen, KayMay Creates joins us for a long overdue Collector Edition. Hear a genuine womance between KayMay and Theresa blossom as they discuss how KayMay amassed a large collection in a short time, bargain hunting, her eye for interior design and toy photography, curating a collection and much much more.  Links: KayMay Creates Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaymaycreates/?hl=en NYX Spiritus Dea Dunny by Lisa Toms - https://www.instagram.com/p/B261aIPnLb6/

This week, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore joins the gang for their 150th episode! We discuss his early beginnings as a collector to becoming the owner and operator of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Toy Co. and Death’s Vault Gallery. We also touch on his influences, the lottery system, sculpting, being bootlegged, homages, collaborations, future projects, and more. Links: Mutant Vinyl Hardcore site - http://www.mutantvinylhardcore.com/ Death’s Vault Gallery - https://www.instagram.com/deathsvault/?hl=en Bemon - http://trampt.com/designer-toys/100197/bemon-kougai-kaiju-kougai-bemon-bemon Real Head - https://www.instagram.com/realxhead/ NAGNAGNAG - https://www.designertoyawards.com/panel/shigeru-arai Ricky Wilson interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVrtkbWfXE LASH the MVH Mascot by Medicom https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/lash-vcd-by-mutant-vinyl-hardcore-x-medicom/ VAG Series 16 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/vinyl-artist-gacha-vag-series-16/ MVH Bernie and Sludge Demon - https://www.spankystokes.com/2018/04/mutant-vinyl-hardcore-announces-new.html 2’ Sludge Demon in resin by Clutter Studios - https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYoUFDnLON/

This week, we welcome the lovely Mr and Miss Muju of Mujuworld to the show. We talk to the UK-based couple about how they got into the scene, their creation processes, eco-friendly toy creation with bio-resin, their experiences with using Kickstarter, and more. Links: Mujuworld Website - https://www.mujuworld.co.uk/ Miss Muju on IG - https://www.instagram.com/miss_muju/ Mr Muju on IG - https://www.instagram.com/mr_muju/ Magic Seeds Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742707825/the-magic-seeds-mujuworld-comic Rob Freitas Mold Making - https://www.instagram.com/freighttrain_moldmaker/ Kid Katana Custom - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVwKy0HoBB/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsdic97H44W/ Jermaine Rogers Veil: Specimen #72 Custom - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bobj65LF3Ij/ Art Hustle Trading Card Series - http://www.thearthustle.com/

This week, we’ve got the gang back together and do an episode of toy talk. We cover some highlights of the week as well as decade old history, bring back leaks and sneak peeks, and delve into various toy topics – what makes a toy handmade, the new Toy Chronicle Forum, Funko crossing over into designer toys, US made sofubi, and more. Crap ton of links to things discussed below. Links: September Clutter Gallery Shows - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery Q Pop Shop Art Junkie Exhibition - http://qpopshop.com/main/?p=8011 Muju World Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742707825/the-magic-seeds-mujuworld-comic Day in History - Taco Bell Bellhedz - https://www.kidrobot.com/blogs/news/death-to-false-vinyl-rally-tomorrow-in-nyc  http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/09/taco-bells-bellhedz-rips-off-kid-robots-vinyl-toys/  Day in History - Ye Olde English Dunny Launch Party 2009 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/video/kidrobot-x-selfridges-ye-olde-english-dunny-launch-party/ Clutter x Tokyo Jesus Oni Tayu Smoke and Mirrors Edition - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/art-toys/oni-tay%C5%AB-%E5%A4%AA%E5%A4%AB-smoke-and-mirrors-edition Seed Arts x Puffy the Puff Quartzback Dragon Collab - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1q2TplJ8VK/ Puffy the Puff Puff - https://www.instagram.com/puffypuffpuff_/ Unbox Mini Series 2 -  https://www.myplasticheart.com/unbox-friends-mini-series-2-blind-box-pre-order-ships-sep-28-2019/ https://strangecattoys.com/products/unbox-friends-blind-box-series-2 Foxpresso / Karmieh Toys –  https://www.karmieh.com/products/foxpresso-silver-fox-edition https://www.instagram.com/karmiehtoys/ https://www.instagram.com/pixelbudah/ Unbox x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore DX and Ollie Chibis –  https://www.instagram.com/p/B16Vwo2le7K/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B16WAbllHeB/ Radioactive Uppercut - https://www.instagram.com/radioactiveuppercut/ Mutant Vinyl Hardcore IG - https://www.instagram.com/mutantvinylhardcore/ Brandt Peters Medusa and Cerberus Teaser - https://www.instagram.com/p/B2LFZlggdJv/ The Toy Chronicle Forum - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/ttcforum/ Marsham Section on TTC Forum - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/ttcforum/forum/marsham-toy-hour/ MFM OMFG Series 2 with Baby Deadbeet Oozarian Exclusive -  http://theminifiguremilitia.storenvy.com/products/28511780-mfm-omfg-series-2-with-baby-deadbeet-oozarian-exclusive Funko Paka Paka Soda Kats, Kawaii Village -  https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/paka-paka-funko-soda-kats/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NAu80l3A9/ Freddy Funko Ron English Grin - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/freddie-funko-grin-by-toy-tokyo-x-ron-english-x-funko-nycc2019/ Designer Con Exclusive Funko Pop - https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HU6YgnFG7/ Mile High Sofubi - Sofubi Made in the US - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/sofubi-produced-in-the-usa/ Andrew Bell Dealmaker - http://www.allvinyls.com/dealmaker.php Veracious Vinyl -  https://www.cluttermagazine.com/news/2011/01/veracious-vinyl http://www.jeremyriad.com/blog/tag/veracious-vinyl/ https://www.vinylpulse.com/2011/01/buff-monster-x-veracious-vinyl-in-clear.html

This week, we welcome toy veteran Jesse "Urban Aztec" Hernandez to the show. We reminisce on “Back in the Day” and cover everything from Jesse’s early work in urban toys to his latest releases with Kidrobot and Unruly Industries in designer toys. Links: Jesse’s Website - http://www.jessehernandez.net/ Jesse’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/urbanaztec/  Vinyl Addiction - http://www.jessehernandez.net/videos.html Vinyl Will Kill book - https://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Will-Kill-Designer-Pheomenon/dp/9889706504 Kaching Brands Canti - https://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2007/02/kaching-brands-flcl-canti-artist-series.html Toyqube’s Kaniza series - https://immortalstudios.net/hernandez-kaniza-toy/ http://trampt.com/series/109/kaniza-cluster-01/items   Tim Tsui Da Ape - http://www.vinyl-creep.net/wiki/Da_Ape   Bic Buddy - http://marka27.com/shop/bic-buddy-series-one   MADl - https://www.madtoydesign.com/madl-5in-exclusives   The Vader Project - https://thevaderproject.com/   Rock Star Energy x Gears of War - https://immortalstudios.net/run-the-jewels-x-gears-of-war-x-urbanaztec/ 2009 Signing Tour Wrap Up Blog Post - https://immortalstudios.net/hernandez-signing-tour-wrap-up/ Footlocker 5” Dunnies - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/two-new-5inch-dunny-by-jesse-hernandez-x-kidrobot-x-footlocker/ 2018 Tlaloc 8” Dunny - https://www.kidrobot.com/blogs/kidrobot-blog/kidrobot-x-jesse-hernandez-tlaloc-8-dunny-online-now  Work with Unruly Industries - https://unruly.sideshow.com/artist/jesse-hernandez/

We actually did a Blood & Guts hour after all! This week, Gary and Theresa step out of their comfort zone and into the horror world with Aaron Moreno aka Retroband. Join us as we meat Aaron and learn all about how he got into designer toys, the Deadly Delivery collective, working with Unbox Industries, his upcoming solo show and art book, and much more. Links: Retroband Website - http://www.retrobandtoys.com/ Retroband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/retroband/ Work by Retroband - http://trampt.com/artists/7441/retroband-aaron-moreno/items Deadly Delivery - https://www.instagram.com/deadlydelivery/ "I Can't Stop the Monster I Created” Solo Show - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/i-cant-stop-the-monster-i-created-retroband-solo-exhibition/ CoART Books - https://www.instagram.com/coartbooks/ Shaw Brothers Oily Maniac - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-oily-maniac-by-shaw-brothers-x-playtoy-hk-x-unbox-industries/ Unbox & Friends 2 - Baby Meats - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0f7KKViS4q/ Unbox Who Goes There - http://store.unboxindustries.info/product/who-goes-there-1

This week, Gary and Theresa are joined by Jack from Vinyl Pulse and new guest Blair Marshall of Ko-Re Ko-Re. We discuss their experience at Popmart’s Beijing Toy Show, get to know what Ko-Re Ko-Re is all about, and some exclusive news for ToyCon UK. Links: Vinyl Pulse - https://www.vinylpulse.com/ Vinyl Pulse on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpulse/ Ko-Re Ko-Re - https://www.ko-reko-re.com/ Ko-Re Ko-Re on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/korekoreuk/ Toy Con UK - http://www.toyconuk.com/ Pop Design Center Walkthrough - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1OhJ2HHJdw/ Lam Toys - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1PgTPcHE4a/ Kaiju BBQ - https://www.instagram.com/kaiju_bbq/ Mecha Soul - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Ph3a7Hz3U/

Toot Toot! This episode has left the station and a little heads up….you may not want it to travel into your ear tunnels. You've been warned! We talk shows, politics affecting toys, animated characters, toys lost in translation, Momiji excitement and more. #marshamtoyhour #marsham #trainwreck #toytalk #podcast #designertoys Links: Clutter Gallery Sofvi Battle Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1181 Clutter Gallery Mr. Mitote Solo Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1180 Rotofugi Hebru Brantly NO ID Show - http://gallery.rotofugi.com/exhibits/2019-HebruBrantley/ MOKURU Card Game - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jf-rochas/mokuru-card-game-by-jf Labubu Tumbler - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1JhrzDi_ao/?igshid=1l95qqs9dw9v1&fbclid=IwAR1IFtabYmbmMKHrkyrBZ5rW4UgTdV3VW3jFqEFYQSLAma7igyqnGuZVb-0 Unbox Mini Raby - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1IsO3vnGmi/ Momiji Circus Popmart x Momiji - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Mgv7VDQ8O/

This week, Gary and Theresa squeeze in a last-minute record to discuss all thing BTS aka Beijing Toy Show – Popmart’s second toy show of the year. Along with digging into various releases that caught our eye, we discuss the continued explosion of releases from Popmart, toy favs getting licensed treatments, blind box themes, and more.   Links: Popmart BTS toy release info: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/A6pAeSBwydZYRopR99-MDA  https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xiUAfVyzmpqBzo6uny4UCA  https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GikOxDsfp5xFrRkHMXAbiw  https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/s_ILD3JyiyxIurawmaki7w   Labubu & Zimomo Minions - https://www.instagram.com/p/B018ujCHATD/ Toyzeroplus RUYH Toy Story set - https://www.instagram.com/p/B07eFStnbYn/ Dou Dou “Monsters Inc” colorway - https://www.instagram.com/p/B05Jhk1HjMW/ Labubu sports series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/labubu-sports-series-by-kasing-lung-x-pop-mart/ Fluffyhouse “fluffy in da house” series - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0m_bE_nCbu/ Ok luna kid fox summer series - https://www.instagram.com/p/B07mK3rnRI8/ Dimoo world animals series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/dimoo-world-animals-series-by-ayan-tang-x-pop-mart/ Pucky circus babies series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/pop-mart-pucky-circus-babies-blindbox-series/ FeeCee by Lolalai Toy - https://www.instagram.com/lolalaitoy/  T9G Rangeas Jr - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0p7hWKnPnp/ tObey “You Will Not Certainly Die” - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2019/08/tobey-you-will-not-certainly-die-for-beijing-toy-show.html#more  Sank Toys - https://www.instagram.com/sanktoys/ Instinctoy Fluffy - https://www.instagram.com/p/BphDFswBK2m/ Fluffyhouse x AV cloud series - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nUPOlHEnZ/ Toyzeroplus XL Lulu Pig - https://www.instagram.com/p/B08GlrLnbfn/ Kid Acne Rolling Stock - http://lexprojects.com/kid-acne-vs-kid-robot-rolling-stock/   Follow Popmart: https://www.facebook.com/popmartglobal/ https://www.instagram.com/popmartglobal/

This week, Scott Katler joins Gary and George to discuss the closing of 3A, Superplastic synthetic influencers, SDCC, Pre-orders, and more.  Links -  Guggimon IG - https://www.instagram.com/guggimon/ Janky IG - https://www.instagram.com/janky/ Nema Studios Deathlatron- https://www.nemastudios.com/ GCon - https://www.facebook.com/FourHorsemenToyDesign/videos/four-horsemen-g-con-2019-mythic-legions-arethyr/2270157563299054/ Super7 Snake Mountain - https://super7.com/blogs/news/snake-mountain Super7 TMNT SDCC Pizza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4-_CHxjec (4 minute mark) Unbox Who Goes There - http://store.unboxindustries.info/product/who-goes-there-1 Hasbro Pulse Cookie Monster and Unicron- https://hasbropulse.com/products/cookie-monster

This week, Gary, George, and Theresa dive into a whole bunch of toy talk. Topics include SDCC releases, new Instagram finds, weighing blind boxes, functional art, and more. Theresa also tries out a new game idea. Links: 3dretro SDCC previews - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwI4EYHSxZ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzy3VY3nB4Z/ Andrew Bell SDCC goodies - https://www.instagram.com/deadzebrainc/ DKE Toys SDCC goodies - https://www.instagram.com/dketoys/ DKE Toys x Scott C ET - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZ32zAnTzT/ 100% Soft dumpster fire toy - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzwh-L6Adb9/ Props and Pop - https://www.instagram.com/propsandpop/ Ghost Rabbit Society - https://www.instagram.com/ghostrabbitsociety/ Emergency Toys - https://www.instagram.com/emergencytoys/ Unruly x Jesse Hernandez Wolverine & Iron Man - https://www.instagram.com/p/BztiNKZHG-L/ Unruly x Poop Bird Kaiju Squid - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzoAw__HWJV/ Hasbro Cookie Monster - https://hasbropulse.com/products/cookie-monster Shi-Shi the Tiny Guardian Kickstarter -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigshot-toyworks/shi-shi-the-tiny-guardian-collectible-figures Munkyking toys x Billions McMillions Superstar Destroyer -https://munkyking.com/collections/store/products/superstar-destroyer-blackhttps://billmcmullen.bigcartel.com/product/superstar-destroyer-by-bill-mcmullen Munkyking toys x Luke Chueh Ghost Bear - https://www.instagram.com/p/By5xBNhDCac/ Munkyking toys x Amy Sol Changeling Leaf - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzv6f33jU43/ Todd James x Case Studyo — Tank Pool Float - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2019/07/todd-james-x-case-studyo-tank-pool-float.html Kidrobot Balloon Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzsMYTeHTi3/ Larvo forest animals -https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/forest-animals-series-by-%ed%94%8c%eb%a0%88%ec%9d%b4%ea%b7%b8%eb%9d%bc%ec%9a%b4%eb%8d%94%ec%8a%a4-playgrounders-x-1983-toys/ Abiru wonderland -https://strangecattoys.com/products/abiru-in-wonderland-by-%EC%98%A4%EC%88%98%EB%B9%88-ari-abiru-x-1983-toys 1983 toys - https://www.instagram.com/1983toys/

Did you miss us?! The gang is back together and Marsham finally returns after an unofficial summer break. We play catch-up on everyone’s whereabouts recently including George’s trip to the UK and Gary’s move, get into a discussion on vinyl vs resin, talk about Theresa’s recent commission, and cover some recent toy sightings. Links: Thimblestump at Anime Expo - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgGdZAh5uG/ The Tardigradest Showman - https://www.instagram.com/p/BveY45UHNPT/ Task One - https://www.instagram.com/taskonerus/ Muffinman Sculpts - https://www.instagram.com/muffinmansculpts/ Angry Hedgehog Toys - https://www.instagram.com/angryhedgehogtoys/ Theresa’s Horrible Adorables Cliff Climber Commission - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbnXdKHu5r/ Arcane Divination Dunny Series 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/By-a9gHFW_c/ Jason Freeny Statues - https://www.instagram.com/gummifetus/ Unbox Snorse - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzIszqHJjI7/ Autumn Stag-Dorable Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/f/autumn-stag-dorable Super7 x Peanuts Good Grief Gift Shop - https://super7.com/blogs/news/peanuts-pop-up Five Important Tips to Protect Your Designer Toy Brand - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/five-important-tips-to-protect-your-designer-toy-brand/  

This week, Gary and Theresa recap their experience at Five Points Fest. Discussions include: thoughts on the event, Designer Toy Awards, our favorite sightings, and favorite Gary and Theresa moments. Lots of links below to all the goodies discussed!  Links: Marsham Video Walkthrough of Five Points - https://youtu.be/mfEiDpW8wUA TTC Five Points Recap - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/five-points-fest-2019/ 2019 DTA Results - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/results-of-the-2019-designer-toy-awards/   myplasticheart Beasts in the Lower East Show https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQpfvOnEZ4/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BybGMBenzgR/   Seen at Five Points Jubi Crab - https://www.instagram.com/jubiyang/ One Up Toy Crab Pen Holder - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXRBj5nHmU/ Candie Bolton x Pobber Baku - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHA_rYHk8D/ Horrible Adorables Stag Dorable Fundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/autumn-stag-dorable Sad Salesman Symbiosis - https://www.sadsalesman.com/products/symbiosis-3 Mus Musculus - https://www.instagram.com/mus_musculus/ Ghost Fox Toys - https://www.instagram.com/ghostfoxtoys/ Slime Archetype - https://www.instagram.com/slimearchetype/   Toys in the Works Mumbot Mossy Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRbgqIHjk6/ Seed Arts Snuuge Dragon Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBiz15goFK/ Martian Toys x Tara McPherson George Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLkEZ0nTWx/ Martian Toys x The Chung WTFF Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLXrXEHDJL/ Shi-Shi The Tiny Guardian - https://www.instagram.com/tiny_guardian_shishi/ UVD Toys x Mike Fudge KUB - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLvIXrnpmM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Byc8k7bHL0B/ UVD Toys x Junk Yard Coffin Toy Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJLXYrn-Sy/   Custom Shows Strangecat Toys Fractured Bloom Show - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByOgI-CHhWO/ https://strangecattoys.com/product-category/custom-figures/ DTA Dunny Show - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dtadunnyshow/ Martian Toys Designer Toys World Cup - https://www.instagram.com/DesignerToyWorldCup/

This week, George returns and we welcome Horrible Adorables back to the show. We catch up and get the scoop on their five points goodies, play a DTA themed riddle game, and try out a new segment called Around the Scene. See you all at Five Points! Links: Horrible Adorables Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/horrible_adorables/   Fuzzy Friends - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTODN-lkNh/ Ballyhoo Game x The Familiar Toy - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxilKLsHWf6/ Hootler Jaspars - http://www.superham.com/shop Form Box - https://www.mayku.me/ Mold-o-Rama in Action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CWgs_zoTw&feature=youtu.be Maguro 3D Tuna Puzzle – https://www.myplasticheart.com/3d-tuna-puzzle-maguro-senpai-pre-order-ships-aug-2019/ https://strangecattoys.com/product/tuna-puzzle-maguro-senpai-by-mame-moyashi-ver/ Horrible Adorables Socks - https://www.etsy.com/listing/698149259/curiosity-collector-socks?ref=shop_home_active_1 Janky Series Two - Hidden Customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxf42mwn6cK/ Five Points Fest - https://www.fivepointsfest.com/ Marsham DTA Poll - Predict the Designer Toy Awards Winners - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qZn_lt3NbN4NzlqdoxT2a320eyGvRk24VKbWsC2269pKwg/viewform

Episode Description: This week, we’re joined by Josh and Miranda Kimberg and Sarah Booz to talk all about the upcoming Five Points Festival in Brooklyn, NY! We cover everything from the Designer Toy Awards (DTAs) to the new tattoo parlor and pin yard to food, beer, and vendor details. Get ready to want to pack your bags! Links: Five Points Fest Website - https://www.fivepointsfest.com/ Tattoo Parlor Info - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/limited-edition-tattooing-coming-to-five-points-fest/ Designer Toy Awards Finalists and Fan Voting (ends May 16th) - https://www.designertoyawards.com/categories Marsham DTA Poll - Predict the Designer Toy Awards Winners - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qZn_lt3NbN4NzlqdoxT2a320eyGvRk24VKbWsC2269pKwg/viewform

This week, we cover some of the hot and heavy topics going on in the scene. Discussions include Superplastic’s Kickstarter for Janky series 2, Kidrobot’s entry into kids meal toys at Sonic, Five Points Fest VIP toy reveal, Thailand Toy Expo (TTE), and more. Links: Superplastic Janky Series 2 News & Reveals - https://www.instagram.com/superplastic/ Superplastic Facebook Fan Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/superplasticmarketplace/ Kidrobot Sonic Kids Meal Toys - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDc8TsnWT7/ Kidrobot Sonic Toys Line Up - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDmVhOHoQv/ Wendy’s Design Your Ride Kids Meal Toys - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRzRAtJacy/ Uglydolls Happy Meal Toys in Korea - https://www.facebook.com/RealUglyDolls/posts/10214265102561934 Five Points VIP Toy Reveal - https://www.fivepointsfest.com/vip-2019/ Thailand Toy Expo Map - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7K4ppnsxw/ Thailand Toy Expo Photo Album - https://www.facebook.com/groups/designer.toys.thailand/permalink/2166607210052998/ Food Food Myth - https://www.instagram.com/foodfoodmyth/ Rainbow Burger Elfies - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw4fbSLn-Bj/ ToyZeroPlus Booth - Mr Yolk and Avofriends Mini Series - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxB-alGnGVd/ JPX x Coarse Ganesha - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxD8qSrHDYl/ Instinctoy Booth at TTE - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw8YlxQnp0v/ Instinctoy Ice Erosion Molly 3rd Colorway Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7JonrH0jJ/ Candie Bolton Chibi-Kujira - https://www.instagram.com/candiebolton/ 2019 Toy Convention Calendar - https://www.facebook.com/figlab/photos/a.10151508152446877/10157111647776877/?type=3&theater Instagram Likes Article - https://petapixel.com/2019/05/01/instagram-begins-hiding-like-counts-to-put-focus-back-on-photos/ 20” Stag Dunny AP Sale Coming Soon - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAcZrfpnPD/ 5” Dunny Custom Winners - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7kKMLJJCP/

This week, "WeChat" with Candie Bolton and Jack Muramatsu on their experience at the Shanghai Toy Show(STS). We discuss STS, Pop Mart's growth and approach to toy conventions, currency challenges, language barriers, the great firewall of China, social media, toy trends, vending machines, and MUCH MUCH MORE. You won't want to miss this episode! #marshamtoyhour #podcast #toytalk #Popmart #STS2019 #STS #Designertoys #CandieBolton #Vinylpulse #Mountaintoys   Episode Links -  STS website - http://www.toyshowchina.com/index.php/web/tide/sts_tide_info.html   Vinyl Pulse STS coverage - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpulse/   STS covergage from TTC - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/shanghai-toy-show-sts-2019-photo-recap-from-toybox852-x-designtoys-jang/   POP MART website - http://popmart.com/   CANDIE BOLTON - https://www.instagram.com/candiebolton/?hl=en   VINYLPULSE - https://www.vinylpulse.com/   POP MART Global Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popmartglobal/?hl=en   MOUNTAIN Toys - https://www.instagram.com/mountain_toys/?hl=en   MINJI / O_Kimmongni - https://www.instagram.com/o_kimmongni/?hl=en   POP MART Manufacturing video - https://www.facebook.com/635851386/posts/10156493487446387/

Episode Description: This week, you get to take a bite of a delicious ham sandwich because we welcome Gary’s better half to the show – Greg Ham! We discuss a variety of topics: April Fools pranks, blind box woes, collecting habits, Funko secret santa, twin perks, how Greg got into art and animation, who the heck is Guggimon, and more. Links: Kaws Companion Dunny (April Fools!) – https://www.spankystokes.com/2019/04/the-time-has-finally-come-kaws-teams-up.html Funko Egg Dog (April Fools!) - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuId-Rl24G/ Martian Toys Abominable Sno Cone Green Colorway - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuuMKoA1B5/ Kaws Kimpsons $14 Million Painting - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvvHVd1nXiR/ Alex Solis Turtlehead - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/turtlehead-by-alex-solis/ Alex Solis Steganography Art Book & Figure Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexmdc/steganography-art-book-and-figure-by-alex-solis Alex Solis DOES Dance! - https://www.instagram.com/p/BghJb-GBDa2/ ToyZero Plus LuLu the Piggy Can - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/lulu-the-piggy-can-vinyl-edition-x-toyzero-plus-online-release/ Kappa Ramen - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAvcGYFXub/

Another week, another round of toy talk! We chat on the upcoming Shanghai Toy Show, tiny toys, some exciting news for Thimblestump Hollow, and more. Links: Shanghai Toy Show (STS) 2018 Recap Video - https://www.facebook.com/100013907082843/videos/609050652901832/ Unbox STS Booth Concept - https://www.facebook.com/unboxhk/photos/a.155057671217298/2200929866630058/?type=3&theater Coarse Toys x Popmart Little Voyagers Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/little-voyagers-mini-series-by-coarse-x-pop-mart/ Momoco Studio Shark Tooth - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/%E9%AF%8A%E9%AD%9A%E7%89%99%E7%89%99-shark-tooth-by-momoco-studio-x-funk-toy/ Merry Go Round Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/merrygoroundfamily/ Tangent Crystal Village Blind Box Series - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvV-Lt4n2o6/ Bubblez Seahorse by Isabel Roemisch - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/bubblez-by-ezee-toys-toycon-uk-release/ Tokidoki Sushi Car Minis - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmrrCoBpma/ George’s Collection - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7JF6bFwGo/ Thimblestump Hollow Licensing Press Releases – https://www.licenseglobal.com/toys/thimblestump-hollow-names-master-toy-brand https://www.licensing.org/press-release/surge-licensing-signs-good-smile-company-for-thimblestump-hollow-for-collectible-toy-figures-apparel-accessories-aimed-at-specialty-retail-and-comic-con-experiences/

Cut! Uncut! This week, the gang gets together for some good old-fashioned toy talk and discuss toy news and happenings in the scene. We cover Toycon UK, recent gallery shows and releases, and various leaks and sneaks. Links to all the goodies discussed below. Links: Toycon UK - http://www.toyconuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/toyconuk/   Toycon UK Poster Design - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu8lL_WnIkP/   Motchi Unicorn -  https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/motchi-unicorn-by-motchi-toys-x-mindzai/   Tomodachi Island - https://www.instagram.com/tomodachiisland/   Unbox Ziqi Dino in OG T-CON colorway - https://www.instagram.com/p/BuO1OMfHg-R/   Doktor A Sofubi - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/thomas-nosuke-tiffanyblue-edition-by-doktor-a-x-tomenosuke/   Horrible Adorables Dynamos and Whirligigs PIQ Show - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEtxM0lY3B/ https://www.piqgifts.com/collections/horrible-adorables   Instinctoy Minis - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEt8c9hUZm/ Instinctoy Tokashi Murakami collab - Mr DOB sofubi - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEZVe5hYz6/     Dugtrio Brothers by Ojitendo studio - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/dugtrio-brothers-yo-series-wave-1-by-ojitendo-studio/   Mab Graves x 3DRetro Dinokitty - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/dinokitty-by-mab-graves-x-3dretro/   Quiccs NanoTEQ NUTBUSTER - https://www.myplasticheart.com/search.php?search_query=nutbuster https://strangecattoys.com/?s=nutbuster&post_type=product   Locknesters Puzzle Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUSb1BA0jB/   Sorbet Jungle Colossalnana Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sorbetjungle/colossalnana-the-gigantic-croconana

This week, Cory of Strange Cat Toys makes his return and this time round we let him speak. We talk how Strange Cat began, challenges faced, expanding reach and inventory, Misappropriated Icon 2 show, producing toys, and more. Jess joins for a live reaction to some toys.

This week, Tyler Ham makes his return to the show. The gang gets caught up with what Tyler's been up to and powwow about resin bootlegs, cease and desists, Toy Fair finds, Unruly Industries, Kaiju Dunny Battle series, and more. #marshamtoyhour #marsham #toytalk #podcast #designertoys #unrulyindustries #sideshow #kidrobot #clutter

This week, Gary and George are joined by custom and art bros, DrilOne and Leecifer. They share stories of their toy genesis, toy family bonds, collecting, customs, conventions, and much more.   Links  http://instagram.com/drilone https://www.instagram.com/leecifer1 Flickr.com/DrilOne  DrilOne.com

This week, we welcome Chris Lee aka “The Beast is Back” to the show. We dig into Chris’s early days in designer toys, recent toy creations, Dunny's with Kidrobot, freelance life, toy collecting, thoughts on pop culture art, and more.  Links: The Beast is Back - https://www.thebeastisback.com/ Night Cake Press - https://nightcakepress.com/ Wheaty Wheat Cleabus and Vinnie Mascot Illustration - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2006/12/vinyl_toy_netwo_1.html Wheaty Wheat Mellow - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2007/04/chris_lees_mell.html Flashback to 2007 Mellow Release - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2007/06/seen_chris_lee_.html Vinnie Mascot Figure - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/10/introducing-vin.html Chris Lee Toy Archive - http://trampt.com/artists/421/christopher-lee/items Wood Whale - https://www.thebeastisback.com/#/whale-handmade-figure/ Wood Whale Shop Link - https://nightcakepress.com/products/whale Rhino Beetle - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/rhino-beetle-by-chris-lee-the-beast-is-back/ Joy Riders - https://www.instagram.com/p/BP8oDfyB9ke/ Samples of Chris’ Toy Collection - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgmrvx4AolG/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/BD1D322RuR-/ LC Miniatures - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LCminiatures?ref=s2-header-shopname

This week, George is back! We do a bit of catchup then jump into the toy talk. Topics include: Glow in the dark toys, Popmart product overload, preorder and silent auction sales approach, sellout hype, promotional propaganda, insider clubs, and more. We also announce the winner of the Gemnibbler giveaway from UmiToys Hawaii  Links: Pucky Three Little Pigs Series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/pucky-3-little-pigs-mini-series-box-set-pre-order-ships-feb-2019/ and https://strangecattoys.com/product/3-little-pigs-mini-series-by-pucky-x-pop-mart/ Superplastic Junko Mizuno Lotus SuperJanky & the Superplastic Superfamily  - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/lotus-superjanky-by-junko-mizuno-x-superplastic/ TTC Andy’s 2018 Recap - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/andy-btp-looks-back-at-2018/

This week, Gary is joined by Uglydolls co-creator, David Horvath. They discuss the old, the new, and everything in between. This episode is jam-packed with history, insight and advice on the toy industry, new adventures for the Uglydolls brand, and much, much more. Links -  David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidzhorvath/?hl=en Uglydolls website - https://www.uglydolls.com/ Rodney Alan Greenblat - http://rotocasted.com/library/artist_Rodney%20Greenblatt/ Bridge Ship House - http://bridge17.com/ 13 Women Leading the Way in Designer Toys article by David -  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/13-women-leading-way-designer-toy-world-david-horvath Grafflex - https://tofo.me/grafflex Rilakkuma -  http://www.san-x.jp/characters/rilakkuma.html Touma - http://www.touma.biz/ T9G - http://muse-um.com/ Critterbox - http://www.vinyl-creep.net/wiki/Critterbox Little Bony - https://daddytypes.com/2007/02/19/little_bony_by_david_horvath.php

Weeee're back! Season 4 officially begins with Gary, Theresa, and returning guest Chris Ryniak. We kick off the new year with a variety of topics: more Janky discussion, thoughts on case dupes, Janky vs Dunny hype, Unbox sneak peeks, things in things from Kidrobot, New Year’s resolutions, and some Thimblestump Hollow discussion – did someone say possibility of additional colorways?? (ooohh wee!!) Links: Unbox Blind Box Unbox & Friends Fan Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnboxBlindBox/ Elfie TRAVELLER & Friends FanClub - https://www.facebook.com/groups/309462706275984/ Martian Toys Custom Janky Show - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTr297nIO2/ Unbox Pete Fowler Sneak Peek - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrznZ4JneN3/ Unbox Traveler Elfie Sneak Peek - https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5T-UJH-mo/ This Week in History - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQ19NqHjvX/ Kaws Clean Slate - https://www.instagram.com/p/BryBKBlhePq/ Kidrobot 8” Haru Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJiSoHAfcQ/ Kidrobot Arte Marakame Beaded Dunny Series - https://www.kidrobot.com/collections/arte-marakame Thimblestump Hollow 2 Store Exclusives Cheat Sheet - https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8hLqtHjey/ Thimblestump Hollow Hot Topic Exclusive Colorway - https://www.hottopic.com/product/thimblestump-hollow-series-2-blind-box-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11430364.html Thimblestump Hollow Birthday Party Colorway - https://strangecattoys.com/product/thimble-hollow-series-2-by-chris-ryniak-amanda-louise-spayd/ and https://www.myplasticheart.com/thimblestump-hollow-series-2-birthday-party-edition-blind-box/ Gemnibbler - https://umitoyshawaii.bigcartel.com/product/gemnibbler-canyon-color-way-umi-toy-hawai-i-exclusive-le-85 Chris’ sassy Twitter account - https://twitter.com/chrisryniak?lang=en

This week, Gary and Theresa wrap up Season 3. We cover some recent toy news – sharing thoughts on the Superplastic Janky series, Unbox Industries’ new blind box mini series, and Toy Soul coverage and releases. Then, we pull in Horrible Adorables for some 2018 reflections and 2019 wishes and predictions. Happy Holidays! Be back in January for Season 4!   Links: Explore Janky Reveals - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/superplastic/ and https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/janky/ Janky Junko Mizuno Secret Chase - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbrG6Yhvve/ Playtoysforever Unbox & Friends Case Unboxing Video - https://www.facebook.com/playtoysforever/videos/2124877877550329 Unbox & Friends Case & Tokens - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrXL0ZWHl8q/ Unbox & Friends Regular Colorways, Chase Colorways, and Super Rare Mashup - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrX9ujhHaQc/ Unbox & Friends Secret Hand Painted Chases - https://www.instagram.com/p/BraPnJ1H9mt/ Toy Soul Coverage - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpulse/ Kasing Lung x Sticky Monster Lab Collabs - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNYqQCAeCs/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/BrSGVNsg4Z2/ Pineapple Bun Girl - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPUJTpHM_C/

This week, we welcome Don “Datadub” Kratzer back to the show. He joins us for a mini episode to discuss a variety of topics – Tokyo Comic Con, patriotic colorways, Martian Toys designer toy world cup, studio visits and popup shops, toy history, recent toy excitement, mixing of eastern and western artists, and more. Links: Instinctoy Tokyo Comic Con Booth - https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyWYLqBy9n/ America Mechatro WeGo - https://www.tenacioustoys.com/products/mechatro-35-america-10cm-robot-action-figure Martian Toys Designer Toy World Cup - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6ozQ6hEZf/ Uamou Café Pop Up Shop Example - https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYT00pFHKn/ Superplastic Instagram Giveaways - https://www.instagram.com/superplastic/ 3dRetro Countdown to Christmas - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCKCseFL-P/ Kidrobot x Jesse Hernandez Tlaloc Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaZIg4go7s/ VAG Series 18 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/vag-vinyl-artist-gacha-series-18/   Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, Gary and Theresa turn the tables on George and make him the guest of the show! Join us as we get to know George a little more – chatting about how he got into the world of toys, companies he’s worked with, adventures with little George and Rob Zombie, creating October Toys and Toy Break, collecting habits, and more. Links: Star Trek Volcano Suit - http://www.filmillusions.com/star-trek-id-slides October Toys Gwins Penguins - http://www.octobertoys.com/gwins.php Toy Break Video Archive - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1779641D6BEA4647 Little George Photo Album - https://www.flickr.com/photos/123006965@N06/ Spawn 4 Gatling Gun - http://spawncollection.blogspot.com/2005/10/spawn-iv-collection.html First Project with Ben - Ragnar Pepper - http://trampt.com/platforms/1947/pepper-ragnar/items 2016 Interview Episode with George - https://marshamtoyhour.podbean.com/e/marsham-toy-hour-episode-18-george-gaspar/ Tyler Ham Halloween Episode - https://marshamtoyhour.podbean.com/e/marsham-toy-hour-episode-33-halloween-spooktacular/   Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, the gang gets together for a Designer Con wrap up! Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and everything in between. We share thoughts on the new location, VIP night, venue size, and more.  

This week, we welcome Andrew Bell back to the show for some pre-Designer Con talk. We hear Andrew’s take on his intolerant lacto’s release, learn what other goodies he’ll have available at the show, chat about licensed releases at Dcon, share what we’re looking forward to seeing, and more. We also get George and Andrew’s opinions on a few topics discussed last week. Designer Con, here we come! See you all there! Links: Designer Con Deph Dunny - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/ttc-exclusive-big-mouth-returns-in-gid-by-deph-x-kidrobot-x-designercon/ Ebay KillKats - https://www.ebay.com/itm/KILL-KAT-Andrew-Bell-CAPPUCCINO-CAFFEINE-OVERDOSE-Evil-Wafers-Limited-to-150/132836983925?hash=item1eedb38475:g:~KoAAOSwQTRb1v47:sc:USPSFirstClass!40241!US!-1:rk:1:pf:0 FYE Exclusive Jermaine Rogers Choices - http://www.spankystokes.com/2018/11/choices-s2-storm-edition-by-jermaine.html DC Collectibles Nooligan Nightwing - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp97SrglYuE/ Tracy Tubera Batman - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiqdW9FS4t/ James Jean Mickey - https://jamesjean.goodsmile.com/?fbclid=IwAR2BJqgVIZO1g-9_lrbcS44SAvT3ZdYcdtZBQErHZxbBy8J8p0hwY5SlwyA KaNO Jurassic Park Skate Deck - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5tWZ6AlQa/ Sucklord Goldbergs Cameo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohre9Za0Kuk Chris Lee Rhino Beetle - https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFHQY9gs0n/ Wendigo Toys Mr. Zipple - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVo5RmlICR/ Awesome Toy Pointless Island - https://www.instagram.com/pointless_island/ Muju World New Seated Sculpt - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGtluilxIA/ Unbox Designer Con Product List - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2rWwUnh-h/ Seedlas Brother Pink Rainbow - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_UgI5g1Ff/ Designer Con Badge Discounts - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0KedCAmZi/ Convention Tips & Tricks Guide - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/a-guide-to-designer-toy-convention-and-exhibitions/   Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, Gary and Theresa hold down the fort for minisode #4. Might as well toss the buzzer out the window at this point, but hey, we’re trying! We discuss some interesting Designer Con teasers from Andrew Bell and question the need for licensed dinosaur toys. Other topics include toy collaborations in Asia, ComplexCon, and continued discussion on seasonal toys.  Links: Bart Simpson “Elevate” by Louis De Guzman - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/mexifubi/elevate-by-louis-de-guzman/ Warner Bros Get Animated Tour by Soap Studios - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/looney-tunes-get-animated-tweety-bugs-bunny-by-pat-lee-x-soap-studio/ Eric So Warner Bros Rocket - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/eric-so-x-soap-studio-x-get-animated-collection/ Chevy Metal Cereal - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpim8U7HI01/ Andrew Bell’s Intolerant Lacto’s - https://www.instagram.com/deadzebrainc/ Nychos TRex - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnHOF6F9ka/ Juan Muniz Felipe Rex - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnfVyfFO1u/ Ron English Street Fighter Ryu Figure - https://www.instagram.com/p/BprwLj5g0P4/ Kasing Lung Labubu Collaborations - https://www.instagram.com/kasinglung/ Lumicars - https://www.instagram.com/thelumicar/ Little Amber Artist Collab Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/kidult-toy-x-little-amber/ Ice Liquid Erosion Maguro - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2018/10/ice-liquid-erosion-maguro-coming-from-mame-moyashi-x-instinct-toy.html Pucky Xmas Babies Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/xmas-babies-by-pucky-x-popmart/ Fluffyhouse Fluffy Christmas Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/mr-white-cloud-mini-series-4-fluffy-christmas-by-fluffy-house-x-pop-mart/ Kidrobot Holiday Dunnies - http://trampt.com/series/599/dunny-holiday/items Kyle Kirwan 5” Boneyard Dunny - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/resin-2/boneyard-the-longest-night-edition-by-kyle-kirwan/ Thimblestump Hollow Series 2 - https://bindlewood.com/products/thimblestump-hollow-series-2-full-case-pre-order

This week, we welcome James Groman (aka Jim) back to the show! Discussions include: nerdy sculpting talk, being a cool dad, his relationship with Instinctoy, Kaiju Killer and upcoming projects, thoughts on Taipei Toy Festival, freelance work, and much, much more.  Links: Kaiju Killer Sculpt - https://www.instagram.com/p/BVDCLbMnwZ2/?taken-by=jgroman60 Freelance Projects: Kingdom Builders - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmef1MTgY6e/?taken-by=jgroman60  Crate Creatures - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh6iCONA-P3/?taken-by=jgroman60 Taipei Toy Festival Instinctoy Line - https://www.facebook.com/instinctoy/videos/pcb.1861092444007712/1861091917341098/?type=3&theater   Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet