This week, We roundhouse kick our opinions to your face on virtual DCon and online trolls.

 Symbiosis "Yeti" edition -  https://martiantoys.com/products/symbiosis-yeti-by-sad-salesman-martian-toys-exclusive?_pos=1&_sid=3bd54ff03&_ss=r

This week, We discuss several conventions(STS, DCon, GCon), Popmart/Instinctoy collaborations, Gary has a mail call, Theresa makes up a word, and much more. 

Designercon

http://www.designercononline.com/

https://www.instagram.com/designercon/

https://www.instagram.com/popshoplive/

STS (Shanghai Toy Show) coverage

https://www.instagram.com/popmartglobal/

STS walkthrough video 1: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHOzYeNHyAx/

STS walkthrough video 2: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHRoytjniSZ/

G_Con

http://sourcehorsemen.com/

http://www.legionscon.com/

Madl x Martian Toys mad spray can

https://www.myplasticheart.com/mad-spraycan-mutant-og-street-by-mad/

Dumpster fire (Clown Edition)

https://100soft.shop/collections/dumpster-fire/products/dumpster-fire-dumpo-vinyl

Instinctoy x Popmart

muckey plush - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNOoIAhdl0/

monster fluffy light - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNPZT8Bz9F/

Chima group - crab doll sofubi shoes

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNTg7Znyi9/

w.instagram.com/zardapuya/reels/

Box Attack Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-rf1Dj-DRc

This week, we discuss mail calls, customs, TTC advent calendar, distribution, unlicensed projects, stifling growth and success, and much more.

George KS Glyos

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyrG7CHvP8/ 

https://www.instagram.com/mightymaniax/ 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocom/mighty-maniax-horror-and-gaming-inspired-glyos-action-figures 

Doktor A Janky customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyxmgrD14n/

Rato kim box cat blinds - good example of straw/water line I was talking about

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOaui8Hyn2/

SpankyStokes custom show

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFu2Dedlcve/ 

TTC Advent Calendar

https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/ttc-designer-toy-advent-calendar-2020-release/

https://www.thetoychronicle.com/product/ttc-christmas-advent-calendar-2020/ 

Mainstream topic, Box Lunch, FY, Hot Topic

• 100 soft https://www.instagram.com/p/CFujyC8BrpG/

• Mumbot https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2GKN0ntg7/ 

Starbucks Slave to the Siren, Pixel Buddah sculptor RXSeven

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4yghxA5Nx/

https://www.instagram.com/rxseven/

https://martiantoys.com/collections/slave-to-the-siren

Super crash bro

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzDlCJnNXW/

Zard a videos

https://www.instagram.com/zardapuya/reels/

This week, we discuss Theresa’s recent Pop Shop experience, platforms a plenty, Coarse, a designer toy game in development, and more.

Blankos Block Party IG - https://www.instagram.com/playblankos/

Blankos Block Party video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CE78KMOHg0x/

DIY Stroll - https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/stroll-diy-white-vinyl

Janky Series 3 - https://superplastic.co/products/janky-series-three?variant=32789916319828

Coarse “You Used to Keep me Warm edition" -https://www.spankystokes.com/2020/09/you-used-to-keep-me-warm-loser.html

This week, the gang is back with a ton of toy talk. Theresa goes hypebeast, the George of old returns, and from this day forward, Gary will be known as Grandpa Ham.

Forbes Popmart article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ywang/2020/07/02/master-of-mystery-the-new-billionaire-whose-cult-favorite-toys-are-sold-at-random/#6e64007b42c6

Buff Monster x Ebay - https://www.ebay.com/e/_collectibles/buff-monster-trading-card-exclusive-2020

KayMayCreates - https://www.instagram.com/kaymaycreates/?hl=en

Dumpster Fire vinyl toy - https://100soft.shop/collections/dumpster-fire

Tears by Loney Weirdos - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/tears-weakness-series-pop-mart-aga-edition-by-lonely-weirdos/

Lonely Weirdos - https://www.instagram.com/lonelyweirdos/

UoUo Little Monsters -  https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/uouo-little-monsters-family-blindbox-series-from-boom-box

Circus Boy Band - https://www.instagram.com/circusboyband/

Space Travel series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/cbb-space-travel-blind-box-by-circus-boy-band/

Connor Kriha - https://www.instagram.com/conn_kriha/

Leftover Toys - https://www.instagram.com/leftovertoys/

DTA Custom Canbot Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1320

Neo-Fighters Kickstarter -  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geoffmaxfield/neo-fighters-sofubi-mini-figure-series

Curse of the 31 Customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzynVVHziy/

Tara McPherson X Martian Toys “George’s Halloween Portrait” - https://martiantoys.com/collections/martian-toys/products/georges-halloween-portrait-vinyl-toy-sculpture-by-tara-mcpherson-x-martian-toy

Pink Panther Shoeuzi  @ Ermsy - https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6oRqcJaJk/

After over a 5 month hiatus, the gang hops back in the podcast saddle. We discuss the pandemic’s effect on designer toys, cancelled events, virtual cons, Pop Shop live, UVD toys, Theresa’s customizing, Canbot Kickstarter, DTA’s and more.

Links:

Canbot 3oz Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clutter/canbot-3oz-limited-edition-art-toy-blindbox-series

UVD Toys - https://www.instagram.com/uvdtoys/?hl=en

Pop Shop Live App - https://popshoplive.com/

Barbarian Rage Comic Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barbarianragecomic/barbarian-rage-comic-book-issue-1

Sponsors:

3Dretro.com - https://3dretro.com/

StrangeCat Toys - https://strangecattoys.com/

MyPlasticHeart - https://myplasticheart.com/

Spankystokes - https://spankystokes.com/

The Toy Chronicle - https://thetoychronicle.com/

This week, we touch a little on life changed since Covid-19, ToyCon UK, custom shows, toys purchased and more. 

Links:

Birds of Prey Custom Show - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/birdsofafeathercustomshow/

Misappropriated Icon 3 custom show -  https://www.instagram.com/strangecattoys

Luaiso Lopez IG - https://www.instagram.com/luaiso_lopez/

Muffinman IG - https://www.instagram.com/muffinmansculpts/

Hai_Dee_Toys IG - https://www.instagram.com/hai_dee_toys/

This week we are joined by the adorably talented Jade Kuei from Mumbot. We discuss her recent and upcoming toys, production challenges, how much the toy community means to her, what it’s like being a Western woman living in an Eastern world, conventions, and much more.

Links:

Mossy the Moss Spirit vinyl toy - https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/mossy-the-moss-spirit-by-mumbot?_pos=1&_sid=57a34626b&_ss=r

Mumbot online store - https://ghosting.bigcartel.com/products

Bakumbaa - https://www.instagram.com/bakumbaa/

This week, the gang digs into the world of art collaborations - we cover the good and the bad, digging into what an art collaboration actually means, who has ownership, and recent examples of collaborations gone wrong. We also discuss some recent releases and upcoming shows.

Links:

Superplastic Jason Limon Particle Superjanky - https://www.myplasticheart.com/particle-superjanky-by-jason-limon-pre-order-ships-late-feb-2020/

The Collector by Coarse - https://www.coarselife.com/the_collector/

Puffy x Seed Arts Collab - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rKaBMjMmK/

Mighty Jaxx Snow White vs Ariel - https://mightyjaxx.rocks/collections/djohan-hanapi/products/fairest-of-them-all-by-djohan

https://mightyjaxx.rocks/products/happy-ending-under-the-sea

Responses to Mighty Jaxx Ariel Release - https://www.instagram.com/p/B7n-FiAnVpE/

http://www.artasiapacific.com/News/SingaporeIllustratorAccusesToyCompanyOfPlagiarism

https://geekculture.co/artist-djohan-accuses-singapore-toy-maker-mighty-jaxx-of-stealing-designs/

Popmart Ayla Animal Fashion Show Cancellation - https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tCqLMnilz/

Article on Quiccs x Adidas Deal - https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/style/style-profile/02/16/20/meet-quiccs-the-filipino-toy-designer-who-booked-a-two-year-deal-with-adidas

Quiccs X Adidas Superstar NanoTEQ Bundles - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2020/02/superstar-nanoteq-bundles-by-quiccs-x-adidas.html 

Creature Bazaar - https://www.instagram.com/creature_bazaar/

Toycon UK - https://www.instagram.com/toyconuk/

DTA Nominations - https://www.designertoyawards.com/nomination-create

Sponsors:

Strangecat Toys - Use promo code "Marsham" for 10% off

3DRetro 

MyPlasticHeart - Use code "Toyfam" for free shipping on orders of $75 of more within the states

The Toy Chronicle

Spankystokes

This week, we are joined by guest Timothy Patrick - producer and director of the Master Casters documentary. We take a peek behind the curtain to learn more about how the documentary came to life and delve into the world of bootlegs. We also touch on the Coronavirus and the effect it’s having on the toy industry.

Master Casters IG - https://www.instagram.com/mastercasters_/?hl=en

Master Casters on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVLWQQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+casters&qid=1581007769&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

Indie[Film]Grit Podcast - http://www.indiefilmgrit.com/

Toy Masters on SYFY Wire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tydDR9jD-A&t=204s