Strife and Sire "Super Soldier" Edition from Nathan Hamill x 3D Retro for SDCC

    I've said it before and I'll say it again:  3D Retro knows how to advertise a toy.  You don't see them with piles of leftover stuff that nobody buys.  You don't see them hawking their wares at discount chains or flea market booths.  You know why?  Because they're not just selling you a toy, they're selling you a lifestyle.  It's the difference between buying a Volvo and a Harley.  Here's the scenario:  You pull up to a red light next to a convertible full of young coeds that didn't have strong father figures in their lives.    They're not gonna look at your expertly made example of Swedish engineering and say "Check that guy out, he's so responsible and safe."  But if you're straddling a chunk American steel and V-Twin fury, they're gonna look at you and say "Check that guy out, he'll probably buy us beer."  3D Retro wants you to be the guy making the run to the liquor store and partying with the ladies.  

    Nathan Hamill's Strife and Sire is getting a pretty sweet makeover for San Diego Comic Con.  This homage to Captain America and Red Skull is limited to 50 pieces and is only $50.  And Nathan will be there to sign em for you on Saturday at 2pm in booth #5051.  The model however, will most likely be doing whatever it is hot girls do.  Like, their nails or something.  

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Grody Shogun Custom Painted Young Gohst Figure from Lulubell Toy Bodega

    Ferg x Grody Shogun's Young Gohst figures are pretty cool as they are.  But now you can own one that was hand painted by Grody himself, and it still costs less than a tank of gas.  That's original art son, for $35!!!!  These suckers weren't painted by robots on an assembly line, or some random dude in a huge factory.  These were made with love.  And you can get one from Lulubell Toy Bodega starting Thursday at 1pm Pacific time.  Plus they come with a random color removable brain so you can practice for your amateur neurology club presentation on the emotional lives of lobotomy patients.  I hear it's going to be a humdinger. 

Devilman Ultrus Bog from Skinner x Lulubell Toy Bodega x Medicom

    The forces of evil are determined to make me go broke.  I've been goo at behaving myself financially, but I think this may be the toy that reels me back in to spending first and feeling bad about it later.  Oh, temptation, you are a cruel mistress.

    My love for Skinner's Ultrus Bog knows no bounds.  It's one of my favorite figures of all time and the fact that this sucker is painted up in tribute to Devilman makes him all the more special.  Lulubell Toy Bodega was responsible for the production of this guy, but he will be sold exclusively at Project 1/6 in Japan and on www.medicomtoy.co.jp beginning July 24th.  If you want one, or want to buy me one, use this link to get all the details:

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Death Vader Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

    And you didn't think Darth Vader could possibly be more terrifying.  All you had to do was make him look like medieval goalie and BAM!  Infinitely more frightening.  Luke would be thrilled that his father went to the store for a pack of smokes an never came home, not all crying about his feelings of abandonment.  

    This Berserker from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore was painted up to look like the world's most famous Sith Lord and the only way you can get one is by entering a lottery that starts today at noon.  Here's what you have to do:

Please send your entry to : mvh.Ollie@gmail.com

In the title please write :"I am your father "

In the body please include :

-Name

-Address

-If your on instagram you instagram name

    If you're lucky, you'll be one of the 20 people chosen to purchase this massive figure.  

    If you're really lucky you'll be one of the 7 people that are also offered this limited DX figure as a sweet companion piece.  He'll cost you a bit more, but it's worth it. The lottery ends Friday at 11:59 am Eastern time, so get your emails going or be sad forever.  

DKE Exclusives for San Diego Comic Con

    DKE always has a butt ton of exclusives when they hit up San Diego Comic Con.  They've been releasing news everyday about them, but sometimes it's just hard for me to keep up.  So I've gathered everything together that I know so far into one handy post for you.  Now begin drooling over all the things you're gonna have to have.

    I'm starting things off big with this Kozik/Scott Wilkowski collaboration.  I'm not sure what these Labbits are infected with.  Maybe it's shingles.  You know, if you've had chicken pox the shingles virus is already inside you, lying dormant, waiting for the right time to make you miserable.  My father in law had it, and while he didn't become transparent and his skeleton didn't morph into an alien-like structure, he said it sucked pretty bad.  So maybe these don't have shingles, but whatever they're afflicted with they're cool and I want them both.  There are 75 of each color available and they will be $150 each.  You think that's expensive?  It's not, because those suckers can't be easy to make.  

    Maybe your collection is less sinister and more subtle.  That's cool, because they have something for you too.  This is a Ji Ja, and while I don't know what that means my keen detective skills tell me it is a bird-like creature ready to come home with you.  Mr. Clement hand painted 50 of these and they will see for $45.  

    Crapzombies!  What a great name.  And what a great deal.  You get 2 figures and a signed and numbered print for $25.  Van Beater knows about value like no one else.  That will leave you with enough money to buy a $20 hot dog and $15 soda so you don't starve to death.  FYI:  if you die at Comic Con everyone will think you're just doing a Walking Dead cosplay and it will take awhile before they figure things out.  Don't die at Comic Con.  

    I like tea.  Sometimes I get those bottles of Nestea from the vending machines and I get about half way through it thinking how healthy I'm being and then all of a sudden I just stop liking it.  I've never drank a full one.  They kinda taste like Pepsi at first and then I think I reach the part that's good for me and my taste buds revolt.  I've spent years developing my healthy food defense system and somewhere along the way I've forgotten how to shut it off.  But I like this guy.  Matt Jones made 100 of these guys chilling in their tea cups and you can have one for $22.  Again, that's a pretty good deal.  

Find these and more at DKE's booth #5045.  

Octopup from Nathan Hamill x 3D Retro Debuts Today!!!!

    How many people have toy releases on their birthday?  Well, Nathan Hamill does.  Today is not only the day that he is finally old enough for his driver's license, it's also the debut of his new Octopup sofubi toy.  This little dude is exactly as advertised:  he has the head of a dog with the kung-fu grip of tentacles.  Darwin never saw this coming.  3D Retro is gonna release a new color every month and at only $10 each you can easily afford to get em all.  Trust me, I looked at your bank account.  Get the red edition today starting at 1pm Pacific time from http://www.3dretro.com/.  

New Figures from Argonaut Resins x Small Angry Monster

    My wife recently changed jobs so we had to change our health insurance as well.  Waiting for our new cards to come in the mail has been nerve wracking, as I've managed to injure myself no less than ten different times.  Each time I jab something sharp through my thumb (that was yesterday) or have Icarus slice me with his razor-sharp claws when we try to take him to the vet (that was last week) I wonder if this is the stupid way in which I will die.  How embarrassing would that be?  To die from a dirty piece of metal that went into my thumb because I don't have my health insurance cards yet.  As I lay on my death bed, rotting away from a wicked case of tetanus, I would take my last breath just as Sharon checks the mail and finds that envelope from Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Maybe they'll make a Lifetime movie about me.

    I could probably use some armor plating just like these new figures from Argonaut Resins have.  Small Angry Monster did the customizing on these guys and they look pretty safe and secure, which is something I need to work on.  He also made these Cursed 8 inch Tuttz that look as if they were pulled straight from a pharaoh's tomb. The curse of the mummy is not included.  You will have a shot at owning one of the amazing toys you see here this Wednesday, June 26th, at 8pm Eastern time by going to http://argonautresins.bigcartel.com/.