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.superh...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 103
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/...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 102
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.c...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 101
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.to...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 100
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...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 99
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-...
Apr 11, 2019•57 min•Ep. 98
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...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 97
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.
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 96
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
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 95
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
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 94
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...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 93
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/produc...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 92
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://bri...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 91
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/...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 90
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 ...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 89
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...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 88
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...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 87
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.
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 86
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-...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 85
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 G...
Nov 05, 2018•54 min•Ep. 84
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/Bh...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 83
It’s minisode #3! We may be bad at obeying the buzzer, but this mini episode is packed full of fun. Join the gang for discussions on seasonal toys, leaked news, FYE presence at Designer Con, SpongeBob licensed products, Kaws plush, and Taipei Toy Festival. Links: Autumn Mini Wooper Looper - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo99kElhTnQ/?taken-by=garyham Fluffyhouse Halloween Set - https://fluffyhouse.bigcartel.com/product/trick-or-treat-mr-white-cloud-miss-rainbow Monster Worship Greasebat Halloween R...
Oct 22, 2018•51 min•Ep. 82
This week, Gary, George, and Theresa welcome back collector Katherine Park to the show. We cover an assortment of topics from Designer Con and Broke Piggy to Googlers and Android collectibles to Re-Ment and gashapons. Links: Broke Piggy - https://www.instagram.com/brokepiggy/ Dcon 2018 Dunny Shard Show 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxF1hZFgG_/?taken-by=brokepiggy Doogler Set #2 - https://shop.deadzebra.com/android-mini-special-edition-i-love-my-dog-and-cat/ The Bots Hold Your Breath Custom Se...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 81
This week, the gang is back for an attempt at minisode #2 – our new faster paced format with timed topics. Discussions include: Martian Toys Dero custom show, Kidrobot nixing preorders, POP by Footlocker, cultural toys, shelf life of a toy, and more. Gary also introduces a new game called Designer Toy Challenge! We maaaayyyy have been a bit lax on the timer rules this time ;) Listen in! Links: Martian Toys NYCC Dero Custom Show – https://martiantoys.com/collections/falling-apart-nycc-2018 Pop by...
Oct 09, 2018•52 min•Ep. 80
This week, Dan Willett of Unbox Industries joins Gary and Theresa to dig into the ins and outs of the Unbox brand. We discuss how Unbox came to be, production processes, how they work with artists, their toy event presence, upcoming releases, and so much more. Links: Complex Production Piece Example: Skinner Lolgolth Gnazgoroth – http://www.spankystokes.com/2015/06/skinner-unbox-industries-lolgolth.html Upcoming Unbox Blind Box Series – https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/unbox-industries-blind...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 79
This week, Gary, George, and Theresa try out a new format, called minisodes, where we cover a variety of topics in a short amount of time. Only 3 minutes per topic so buckle up and get ready for discussions at warp speed. Topics include Superplastic Janky updates, the new Kidrobot Munny packaging, Designer Con Dunny reveals, toy anxiety, and more. Listen in before *buzz* times up! Links: Superplastic Kickstarter Update – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superplastic/janky-limited-edition-art...
Sep 24, 2018•50 min•Ep. 78
This week, Science Patrol joins us to drop tons of knowledge on the production of sofubi in Japan. We get super nerdy discussing all the ins and out of the world of sofubi - the factory setups, creation process, materials, advice for getting a sofubi toy made, and much more. It’s jammed packed with details so listen in! Links: Detailed Sofubi Process Video Quick Process Recap Video Mold Example Molds with Material Mold Pulls Before Trimming Clear Vinyl Curing Video Multi Color Diffusion Cast Exa...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 77
This week, the gang's all here and the newlyweds are in full effect! Things to look forward to are: Tales of going Gaspar, Gary gets in trouble....again, Leaks and Sneaks, expectations vs. reality, pre-ordering, cancelling and returns, DCon concerns, and more. Promo image art by Tea N Ink Studios Leaks and Sneaks - AngleCat by Miloza Ma R.U.Y.H Baby Sharks by Mimico Studios The Deadly Swawn Kickstarter Noferin Woody Pecan Pals Sticky Monster Lab Mini “Sitting” mini blind box series Outro music "...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 76
This week, we've got a lot on the menu as Sket One joins Gary and Theresa to discuss his 14 years designing for toys. We cover a variety of topics including: Sket's early days in toys, the different stages of the industry he's experienced, multi-casting from a platform, IP conflicts, reverse licensing, quality of self produced resin versus production vinyl, and much more. Sket's site - https://www.sket-one.com/ Sket's IG - https://www.instagram.com/sket_one/?hl=en...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 75
This week, Nick Aliota , a Funatic and designer toy collector joins Gary and Theresa for a yet another Collector's Edition. We discuss the difference in communities, tuning out the negative side of collecting, procuring older toys, DCon expectations, the power of hype and the panic of spontaneous drops, reselling, competing with bots for purchases, lotteries, more box talk, and so much more. This episode is packed!
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 74
