This week, join Gary and Theresa for a convo turned episode. We cover all sorts of topics from toy buying adventures and Dcon booking to why toy boxes matter and our thoughts on blind box opening videos. We also discuss the Superplastic store opening and a new idea for promo images.
This week, we finally wrangled Ben Goretsky back to the show to get the latest scoop on Designer Con and boy was it worth the wait! Did he say more than tripled in size? Pavillions? Medicom? Funko? This is an episode you won't want to miss!
This week, it's the regular crew - Gary, Theresa, and George (with a touch of Jess) - chatting it up on a variety of topics including SDCC, tattoos, bootlegs, common toy themes, licensed toys, and more! Things mentioned: Our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/marshamtoyhour/ SDCC Thimblestump Hollow: https://www.instagram.com/p/BknjhrRhZ9g/?taken-by=chrisryniak Luke Chueh Honey Bear: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkv4udkjUQn/?taken-by=munkykingtoys Kidrobot SDCC Exclusives: https://s...
This week, the super talented Seriously Silly K joins Gary in a ping pong discussion of fun. We talked toys, sculpting tips and tricks, projects, culture differences, wood working, twinning and much more. Silly also comes prepared with questions for both Gary and the listeners. Silly's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seriouslysillyk/?hl=en Pizza Mystery - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17952282817031918/?hl=en Take-G Wood Figures - http://www.take-g.com/ Neudies Kickstarter -...
This week, our guest called in sick last minute, so Gary, George, and Theresa rummage through a series of topic like toy documentaries, the DTA's, the impact and reach of Superplastic's Kickstarter, hypothetical scenarios and more.
This week, Cory Rutter from Strange Cat Toys joins Gary and Theresa to wrap up all things F ive Points Festival and the Designer Toy Awards . We compare the DTA winners to our prediction pool results and share our experiences and thoughts on Five Points weekend. Sponsors: Strangecat Toys - https:// strangecattoys.com (use promo code "sotheresa" to receive 10% your entire order) 3dretro - https://www.3dretro.com/ The Toy Chronicle - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/ (download their app at your fav...
It's a full house this week! Gary, George, and Theresa are joined by Jess and Horrible Adorables for a laughter filled second edition of game night ! We kick off the episode with some sneak peeks, get reacquainted with Horrible Adorables, and then spring into a fun night of games - "Which is the Toy?", "Toy Gabs", and "Toy Synonyms". See you all at Five Points! Links: DTA prediction pool Planet sound pins/videos Croconana Horrible Adorabale 5" dunnies Dikku-san blind box series Trash bag bunch t...
This week, Gary and Theresa are joined by the rambunctious Five Points Fest gang - Josh and Miranda Kimberg and Sarah Booz - to talk all things Five Points Festival . They cover everything from Designer Toy Awards to food and beer to special guests and show exclusives. If you're looking for the deets, we've got them! Five Points Fest - https://www.fivepointsfest.com/ SUPERPLASTIC Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1769010988/719275972?ref=a4l5rz Designer Toy Awards Venue - https:...
This week, Aaron from Martian Toys joins us. We discuss the long awaited May 15th reveal for SUPERPLASTIC and Janky - did someone say Kickstarter ?! Aaron also shares his experience at Thailand Toy Expo(TTE), compares it to shows in the west, and more. Time to get this episode kickstarted.....hit play now!!!! Click Hyperlinks below for things discussed - Janky x Superplastic Kickstarter Martian Toys Mothership Gallery Thailand Toy Expo Don't forget to enter our DTA Prediction Pool...
This week, Gary and Theresa hold down the fort sans George. We highlight recent Designer Toy Award news, discuss the list of finalists, how far is too far to pull in fan votes, prediction pool, DTA dunny show, and more. Theresa also prods Gary for some tea on a couple of his upcoming releases and we do some leaks and sneaks with some off the cuff discussion as social media posts roll in live during the record. 3rd Annual DTA Prediction Pool Links: DTA finalists https://www.designertoyawards.com/...
This week, Gary chats it up with arts and crafts professional and co-founder of Hi-Fructose Magazine , Attaboy. They discuss Atta's early days of designing and producing toys, the crossover of designer toys in relation to the contemporary art scene, and a bunch of other happy little topics. Anyhoo, it's Attaboy. He's interesting. He's fun! Hi-Fructose Magazine - https://hifructose.com/ Attaboy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attayumfactory/ Outro Music by Henry Homesweet Sponsors - Stran...
This week, Theresa is back and gives her review on the Marsham movie of the month, Legend. The gang discuss the possibility of a cross country toy focused road trip, Shanghai Toy Show feedback heard, a round of leaks and sneaks, Gary hits the Marsham couch when a caller calls in, and Jessica plays host to a new game. This is a fun one not to be missed. Join the Marsham Stomping Ground here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/marshamtoyhour/ Links to things mentioned - Pool Babies - https://strange...
This week, Gary and George are joined by Munky King Founder, Patrick Lam. Patrick shares stories of Munky King's journey from it's early beginnings to their new direction of politically charged toys with their latest release , The Messenger. Other things discussed are : Munky King helping to further the design community with a communal working space, American versus Asian toy culture, Super Cooper, SuperPlastic's Janky, platform toys, Gary's new word, Munky King's epic SDCC parties, conventions,...
This week, we catch up with Nathan Jurevicius as he returns to the show. Nathan talks on his collaboration with the IKEA 2018 Art Event and shares his experience working with glass as a medium. Nathan tells of future projects in the works, including currently developing a Scary Girl free roam virtual reality experience! Other talking points were the closing of Toys R Us and the potential impact on the toy industry, pop up locations, ToyCon UK and Shanghai Toy Show releases, virtual reality, Tilt...
This week, Gary and Theresa are joined by amazing artist and customizer, Emelie Jensen AKA Tomodachi Island . Some points of discussion were; her background and how she got started customizing, the toy community impact, ups and downs of a creative, self taught struggles, art life with kids, customization, conventions, and much more. To join the Anti-Gary club, contact Theresa at 1-800-TOO-CUTE.
This week, Lulubell's Robert Howell (aka Dr. Satan) joins to give us some sofubi 101 and some toy scene hot topics are discussed. Points of discussion- Sofubi history Sofubi vs soft vinyl Extreme sofubi collector's Sofubi Factories/Workshops The Art of Painting Sofubi Who is Goto-San Sofubi Trends Vero Super Plastic
This week, George, Theresa, and Gary discuss the Kidrobot and Super7 goodness seen at Toy Fair. The gang debate what was and wasn't a Dunny? Would they rather see an original sculpted mini series or a platform based one? What is Keshi? What is Gary's " Why was that made "? Throwbacks galore and much more. Sponsors : Strangecat Toys **use promo code "DOPE" at checkout to receive 10% off entire order** 3dretro The Toy Chronicle **download their app at The Apple App store or Google Play** Spankysto...
This week, Chris Ryniak returns with a bounds of wonderful news both personal and toy related. We discuss leaks and sneaks, adulting, Designer Toy Award nomination's, designing for a themed series, are themed series something collectors want, more adulting, future projects for Chris, and then Theresa fan girls out and asks Chris a bunch of questions. Squeeee! Leaks and Sneaks - Sea foam Dewdrop - https://bindlewood.com/ World of Miss Mindy - https://worldofmissmindy.com/ 1000 Toys presents RIOBO...
This week, Kyle "Mister Charming" Kirwan (sculptor/producer/RV enthusiast) joins the gang. Kyle brought an unexpected leak, shared life as on artist on the road, and played the role of therapist. The gang round table discussion on the early reveals of future product, quality control, growth and support through constructive criticism, and much more. Also, find out if Gary tosses his cookies or not while recording.
This week, we are joined by Brazilian customizer and designer, Igor Ventura . We learn how he got started in toys, discuss his designs in the upcoming Wild Ones Dunny series, learn what toy life in Brazil is like as well as running a store and design collective. We also play a very lopsided game of Dunny trivia. So, have a seat on your most comfy rocker and get to know Igor. Pre-order Igor's Death of Innocence 8" Dunny (***use promo code "dope" to receive 10% off***) Red Mutuca Collective...
This week, George takes to the Dear Marsham couch in an attempt to figure out why so few toy releases excite him and why it all tends to look the same. The gang do a round of Leaks and Sneak peeks, discuss the importance of retaining the integrity of an artists' work into 3D form rather than just making a toy, and they reflect upon some toys they regretfully passed up on. Leaks and Sneak - Nightstalker Winter Reindeer Pre-order Luna and the Magical Night Lights book Kickstarter Fenni the Fox by ...
***Warning - We apologize for this one. It gets pretty dirty birdy, so ear muffs for the kids.*** This week, Theresa has a toy therapy session with Gary and George. Leaks and Sneak peeks are shared and the gang presents the first ever (and probably the last) Marshamie Awards. Again, we apologize. For a VISUAL AID of the Marshamie winners, visit http://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-2017-marshamies-winners-announced-on-marsham-toy-hour-s3-e2/ LEAKS AND SNEAKS GLITTER HIPPO SOLAR COLOR DUST If y...
This Week, we kick off the New Year and new season of Marsham being joined by Clutter's , Miranda O'Brien and Josh Kimberg! We initially set out to do a 2017 in review, but as usual, we had a bit of a tough time staying on topic. We discuss toy trends seen last year, sofubi versus soft vinyl(sofvi), Marshamie Awards, Five Points and the future move, going BIG in 2018, and much more. Links: Clutter Magazine Instagram Clutter website/store Josh's Instagram (AKA American Gross) Five Points Festival...
This week, Yule crack up as Gary, Theresa, and George wrap up season 2 of Marsham. They discuss Christmas shopping, advent calendars, Leaks and Sneaks, The Next Great Blank contest, answer Stomping Ground questions, and play a Christmas themed version of the Rotten Tomatoes game. Leaks and Sneaks - OneUp x Gumliens Space Devil Chikuwan Bunnywith by Alex Pardee Autocannibalism Pizza Slice by YumYumLondon Urban Vinyl Toy Group Untooned SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star by VTSS Toys Our sponso...
This week, Ben Goretsky joins to explain the decision behind relocating Designer Con and shares exciting news for it's future. We learn how George proposed to Jess and Gary introduces yet another fun Marsham game. So, come aboard. We're expecting you!
This week, Scott Katler returns and helps shed some light on the world of 3A toys. We also explore how he transitioned from being a fan to becoming good friends with many artist's. Gary steers the friendship conversation into darker waters to discuss dating collectors, dividing up collections should a break up occur, and the importance of having toy minded friends should significant others not be. And George's gal, Jess, makes an appearance and peels back the curtain to give us a peek into livin...
This week, Gary, George, and Theresa wrap-up Designer Con 2017 and discuss it's relocation for next year. The 5 W's are covered, from who they met, what they bought, when things are next year, where they went after, and what was that stench? If you aren't in tears laughing by the end of this episode, you should be.
This week, it's pre- Designer Con talk and we get familiar with collector, Scott Katler . Scott, Gary, and Theresa discuss DCon releases, after things, the con-crud, and more! Also, a collector editon discussion with Scott to explore his introduction to designer toys, what all he collects, and the business of being a toy mule. Marsham Meet Up - Saturday after DCon 9pm - 12am BOWLMOR 3545 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 Leaks and Sneaks - Colus's Hareball Doktor A Anesthesia Vinyl Bust Chri...
This week, Theresa is back and the gang mention some leaks and sneak peeks, discuss mash-ups and the abundance of pop culture in designer toys, and they get into the Halloween spirit with a game of " Monster Toy Mash ". Leaks and Sneak Peeks - Jobi the Moon Fox Worldwide Pre-order Konatsu Exhibition at MyPlasticHeart Randalulu Luckylulu Pre-order Kronk X-mas Pudding Dunny Super Articulated Action Figure Blanks "Welcome to My Daydream" Will Vinton Documentary...
This week, we delve into the creative mind of artist and self producer Eric Althin, AKA Sad Salesman . Like a wizard, Eric magically appeared onto the toy scene and quickly captured the hearts of many collectors with his wonderful world of whimsical characters. He pulls up his sleeves and reveals all his tricks and other dope things. Leaks and Sneak mentions: To-Fu Man - http://milkcargo.com/Index?_action=showProduct&product_id=980 Red Yu by Chino Lam - http://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/re...
