Yeah baby! This week, Deanne George (Sorbet Jungle), Datadub, and Carlos join Gary and share their recent convention experiences at Singapore(STGCC) , Taipei(TTF) , and New York(NYCC) . They compare conventions, discuss the toysplosion in the East and the challenges of staying current, and most importantly...we get to know Sorbet Jungle! Deanne's info: Website : http://www.sorbetjungle.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorbetjungle/ Toy centric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiosi...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 43
This week, Horrible Adorables joins the gang for the first ever Game Night edition of the Marsham Toy Hour! Many laughs were shared over games like Complete the Designer Toy Limmerick , Horrible Facts and Adorable Fiction , Not My Style , Fill in the Blank and wrapping it up with a few rounds of Toy Family Feud . Marsham Toy Hour shirts - https://marshamtoyhour.threadless.com (be seen wearing one at DCon and get a free Marsham Toy Hour enamel pin) The Mini Figure Militia Group Photo Contest - PR...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 42
This week, George, Theresa and Gary make up for past missed Leak and Sneak segments. They also share stories of a Cheeto mishap, hoarding, and play a round of True or False. Leaks and Sneak Peeks - Tokidoki Little Terror - https://www.instagram.com/p/BZLD1UUAxam/ Harley Quinn - Kidrobot x Brandt Peters - http://www.spankystokes.com/2017/09/kidrobot-teases-new-harley-quinn.html Yox - JT Studio - http://www.jtstudio.com.tw/index.php?temp=album&lang=en Custom Toy Titan's Toytem Dunny's by Danie...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 41
Grab a snack and have a listen as George, Theresa, and Gary bounce their way around many toy and not so toy topics. Listener questions are discussed and the gang plays a game of "Would You Rather: Toy Edition"!
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 40
This week, Aaron of Martian Toys makes his return to the show. We get caught up on how the first year of running a brick and mortar store, The Mothership Gallery ,has gone and discuss "The Next Great Blank Contest". We also explore the many risks and challenges of running a retail store; everything from pre-orders, importing, impact of direct to market, lack of distribution, sales predicting, and more. Is Western vinyl going extinct and is Mexico the solution? And most importantly, who would Aar...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 39
This week, the gang is joined by John "Spanky" Stokes. John shares how he started in toys, creating and managing the award winning toy blog Spankystokes.com , and why he does it. Round table discussions include the evolution of how toys news is shared, Huck Gee, past and future of toys, does the toy scene have a marketing problem, how to measure "rarity", and more. SpankyStokes Store (Yes, We are Pirates download)...
Sep 05, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 38
This week, we talk with Macy McKenny about working full-time as a polymer clay sculptor and designer. We discuss the important role social media has played in her career, being a self taught sculptor working solely in colored polymer clay, is it a respected medium, bringing the designer toy gacha pon culture to the states, burning man and more. Leaks and Sneaks - Peter kato x eiki takano colab Javier Jiménez - StickUp Monsters - new Watari Kappa figure Carebears x Kidrobot Coarse x Fluffyhouse O...
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 37
This week, we hopped over the pond for a chat with, Gary Rozanski, one of the founders of The Toy Chronicle toy blog. We discuss what it takes to run the highly popular toy blog, the challenges of blogging, rivalries, #cough, building and engaging with the community, and much more. So, pour yourself a pint and enjoy a listen. Leaks and Sneaks - Series 3 Ghoulsville throwback Hallow mask wall decor and pins "Hecho en mi garaje" shirt Junior Luxo 2.0 Dunny Lamps by Forbes Hipster Joe Lumber Jack b...
Aug 23, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 36
This week, things get outrageously silly when SeriouslySillyK joins the gang and George makes his return. Comfort zones were pushed and fun times were had as we talked with Silly about being a self taught sculptor, her many projects, sculpting techniques, collaborations, and much more. Things mentioned: Hattori Taro Randalulu by Candie Bolton Grief Encounters Kickstarter Flatbonnie's cute kawaii animal necklaces and charms The Dessert Oracle by Eric Althin Designercon Tickets Ken Bank's sculptin...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 35
This week, Kris Butiong is back at the round table. The gang talk toys with moobs, the influence of toy photography on collecting, accessories for toys, The Next Great Blank Toy Contest, and they select their Fantasy picks for the Mini Figure Draft. Leaks and Sneaks: Coarse Ethos Mr.White Cloud Mini Figure Series 1 by Popmart x FluffyHouse LC Miniatures The Next Great Blank Toy Contest...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 34
