Custom Toy of the Week: Stuart Witter

    Yeah, I loves me some Star Wars.  And I loves me some vinyl toys.  And I loves me some typing like I'm a hillbilly about to leave for his moonshine run in the mountains of West Virginia.  This amazing custom Stormtrooper is by Stuart Witter.  He utilized the new Dude platform toy from Dudebox as the base for this galactic police bro who seems to be in love with fast food.  I think this is what would have happened if they cloned Michael Moore instead of Jango Fett in the movies.  Check out more from Stuart by going to http://www.stuartwitter.com/. 

Jeff Lam x Unbox Industries Brainfreeze Spikewad

    Jeff Lam and Unbox Industries don't suck.  You want proof?  Cause every time I turn around they make something new that I want and that is proof that they're good people.  This is the Brainfreeze colorway of the uber popular Spikewad figure.  This guy is an exclusive for Nakama Toys and is available right now for $45.  He looks a bit chilly.

Kidrobot Dunny 2012 Series Releases June 21st

    I am officially excited that the time has come yet again for me to spend all my money, sit on the floor, and open a ton of new toys with folks that are just as obsessed as I am.  That's right, the Dunny 2012 Series from Kidrobot releases June 21st and as per usual I will be parking my behind at Jinxed in Philadelphia and pretending it's Christmas morning.  I've been doing the whole trading party thing for a few releases now and it is a really interesting experience if you've never done it.  You get new toys, get to meet new people, and you can trade away all the old doubles you've accumulated.  It's like a social flea market, but with less taxidermy.

   

    If you're in the Philadelphia area you can come and barter for toys with me or you can check out a shop that's closer to you.  Either way make sure you check out a trading event because it does add a whole other level of excitement to a blind box release.

Jesse Hernandez x Pobber Toys

    Pobber Toys just released this prototype of a new figure they're doing with Jesse Hernandez. Like all of his toys it looks as if it would clock you over the head, steal your lunch money, then take your mom out to diner. Mind you, that's not a bad thing at all, cause I can only stomach but so many cutesy little things before I want to jump out of a seventh story window. This should be available by the end of the year.  

Invader Zim Pop! Vinyl from Funko

    Well, we may as well face the fact that there will never be any new episodes of Invader Zim. And why should there be? Why should a network waste precious air time on something people really want to see when they can fill it with crap instead? Duuuuuuuh. So the only thing we can do to remember this cool cartoon is to buy up all of the merchandise that comes out.

    Funko is introducing this new Invader Zim Pop! Vinyl figure in July at some place in the mall that sells rock t-shirts and is oppressive to their loyal employees. Not that I would know from first hand experience or anything, but I've heard stories. But the figure is worth braving such a hostile work environment wouldn't you say?

Super7: Gorilla Biscuits and Lucky Bags

    The Gorilla Biscuits will be headlining the 25th anniversary shows for Revelation Records this week and for you die hard fans they teamed up with Super7 to offer something pretty cool at their merch table. This 4 inch tall version of their mascot is pretty killer and will be available on June 8th at the show in Pomona, California. But never fear ye who can not make it to the west coast, cause on June 14th you'll be able to get one online in the Super7 web store. They'll be $65 and come in a cool gift box.

    Ok, since we're on the subject of anniversaries, it's time to celebrate the 11 year milestone of Super7 themselves. They're throwing a big party on June 9th, which also happens to be my wife's birthday (happy birthday Sharon I love you and I'll clean the cat boxes in just a sec). At the party you'll have the chance to buy a Lucky Bag that will contain 9 random figures. You could get hand painted ones, prototypes, and all kinds of other plastic craziness. Each bag will be $300 and if by chance there are any left over they will be put online at 10pm that night. Again, it seems it pays to live in California, cause God knows New Jersey has never afforded me the pleasure of awesome exclusive toys. Get with the program Garden State!

Aromatherapy Plush from Taylored Curriosities

    And now for something completely different.

    These plushies are made by Taylored Curriosities and aren't just cute, they're actually functional. Each hand sewn doll features a resin face and a womb in which tiny Feeling dolls can hang out and they are infused with calming fragrances. You're having a bad day? Snuggle up to one of these and let your cares wash away in a soothing scent of lavender, strawberry, or patchouli. Check 'em out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/tayloredcuriosities.