World of Warcraft x Mega Bloks

    What is this?  If there was ever a product that could possible pry the arthritis-riddled digits of WoW fans from their computers it is definitely this.  Mega Bloks has teamed up with the world's biggest online gaming franchise to bring you sets based on the insanely popular game.  These were previewed at Blizzcon this year and attendees were able to get one of the special Thrall figures to get them all excited to build their fantasy lives out of tangible material.  With an almost endless supply of material, the folks at Mega Bloks will surely create building sets that even the none Warcrafter could appreciate.   Now, in order to get your hands out of keyboard mode and able to close again like a normal person's, I suggest you start planning their rehabilitation now.  Cause while you could order the set online while you're waiting for the rest of your guild to wake up, you're gonna have to put them together yourself.

New Uglydolls for 2012

    The New Year brings with is promises that we make yet very seldom keep.  Some of us will eat less, or spend less, or watch less tv.  Have you noticed how all resolutions are based around depriving ourselves of the things we want?  That's kinda crappy.  Uglydolls don't feel that way though, so they're adding more  characters to make you happy in 2012.  You can get the fluffy pink Gragon, or the blue Softy, who I'm sure is just as fluffy.  These are available for preorder now on the Uglydolls site, so instead of making dumb commitments to yourself that won't make it to February, indulge a bit and get some new toys.  Plus, we're all gonna explode at the end of this year anyway right?  Might as well have something soft to hold onto when Armageddon is thrashing us about.

Super7 Pumpkin Boy Surprise Release

    In attempts to make sure 2012 will not suck, Super7 is releasing a surprise Pumpkin Boy!  He's made of a special marbled black and glow in the dark vinyl, as you can see from the mock up above.   You can preorder him now on the Super7 site for $50 and he will be shipped to you in February.  It's can be like a Valentine's Day present to yourself, which is kinda sad, but you'll never not show up to the amazing lobster dinner you spent all day preparing only to be forced to eat it by yourself when an ungrateful person who doesn't know how lucky she is goes MIA.  Or something.

Creo Design Announces New 2012 Releases

     It's always nice to see a new toy company go all out and not only create things that feel different than what we usually see, but that are doing it at a consistent level.  Creo Design have been teasing us with images from the upcoming QiQi figure they've been working on and now we have a look at the colors that this little figure will come in.  You have your basic red, a metallic black, and my favorite, metallic red.  This is a figure that really has endless possibilities as far as customization goes, so I'm sure  after the initial release we'll see some other versions.
 

                  

 
    They've also announced a 5 inch tall version of this character named Loofing.  I don't know much about him, but he seems like a nice shroom (not the psychedelic kind I'm sure) loving bro.  I'll post pictures of the actual figure once they're released.

Support the Teal Cat Project

    Ok, so I know this post isn't really about toys, but it is about an amazing cause you can help support.  It's called The Teal Cat Project and basically they take old ceramic cats, paint them teal, sell them online, and donate the money to help save cats everywhere.  I have 3 cats of my own so this is something I'm really excited to share with everyone.  Plus, you get a cool cat collectible that is numbered and limited edition.  If that doesn't speak to us as toy collectors I don't know what does.  Right now they are sold out of the cats, but their site says they will have more this month.  They also sell t-shirts and cards if that is more your thing.  Anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated.

100% Metallic Gloomy Bear Bearbrick

     Who knew that metallic pink could make blood spatter look that much better?   Medicom is making this 100% Gloomy Bear Bearbrick to go along with the 18,000 other items the cute little killer already has out.  He's gonna cost you $24.99 but as a bonus his shiny surface will reflect the sun into the eyes of someone you hate and cause them to crash their bicycle, probably disfiguring them for life.  Not that you would do that though.

Bearbrick Series 23

     You can never have enough toys.  There's no possible way.  Not even if you fill your house up, and your family calls the people at Hoarders, and you have to skip a couple of meals a day to buy new ones.  It's mathematically impossible and math is kings my friends, just ask my 9th grade geometry teacher (may he rest his soul).  So that being said, you and I both need more Bearbricks, and the kind folks at Medicom were more than happy to accommodate.  Presenting Series 23, with your usual mash up of artist designs, famous characters, etc.  My favorite has to be the Andy Warhol one, which is at the top and only features his iconic banana print from the Velvet Underground.  It's minimal, which I've grown to appreciate, and it's a Warhol.  I feel that ol Andy would have really been into toys as an art form, so it's nice to see his design put to good use.