Marsham Toy Hour

 This week, it's pre-Designer Con talk and we get familiar with collector, Scott Katler. Scott, Gary, and Theresa discuss DCon releases, after things, the con-crud, and more! Also, a collector editon discussion with Scott to explore his introduction to designer toys, what all he collects, and the business of being a toy mule.  

Marsham Meet Up - Saturday after DCon 9pm - 12am  BOWLMOR  3545 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

Leaks and Sneaks - 

Colus's Hareball

Doktor A Anesthesia Vinyl Bust

Chris Ryniak Dewlap Resin figure

Stink Box Blind Box Series by Jason Limon x Andrew Bell

Uamou "Pig" exclusive at Broke Piggy

Last Kookie No Good

Vagabond Custom Show

Shard Dunny Custom Show

Tokidoki event at Fred 62 LA

 This week, it's pre-Designer Con talk and we get familiar with collector, Scott Katler. Scott, Gary, and Theresa discuss DCon releases, after things, the con-crud, and more! Also, a collector editon discussion with Scott to explore his introduction to designer toys, what all he collects, and the business of being a toy mule.  

Marsham Meet Up - Saturday after DCon 9pm - 12am  BOWLMOR  3545 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

Leaks and Sneaks - 

Colus's Hareball

Doktor A Anesthesia Vinyl Bust

Chris Ryniak Dewlap Resin figure

Stink Box Blind Box Series by Jason Limon x Andrew Bell

Uamou "Pig" exclusive at Broke Piggy

Last Kookie No Good

Vagabond Custom Show

Shard Dunny Custom Show

Tokidoki event at Fred 62 LA

This week, Theresa is back and the gang mention some leaks and sneak peeks, discuss mash-ups and the abundance of pop culture in designer toys, and they get into the Halloween spirit with a game of "Monster Toy Mash". 

Leaks and Sneak Peeks -

Jobi the Moon Fox Worldwide Pre-order

Konatsu Exhibition at MyPlasticHeart 

Randalulu Luckylulu Pre-order

Kronk X-mas Pudding Dunny

Super Articulated Action Figure Blanks

"Welcome to My Daydream" Will Vinton Documentary 

 This week, we delve into the creative mind of artist and self producer Eric Althin, AKA Sad Salesman. Like a wizard, Eric magically appeared onto the toy scene and quickly captured the hearts of many collectors with his wonderful world of whimsical characters. He pulls up his sleeves and reveals all his tricks and other dope things.

Leaks and Sneak mentions:

To-Fu Man - http://milkcargo.com/Index?_action=showProduct&product_id=980

Red Yu by Chino Lam - http://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/red-yu-gang-of-mountains-and-seas-by-chino-lam/

George Coghill Legendary Legion Patches - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgecoghill/legendary-legion-folklore-creature-embroidered-pat

Frank and Zed Puppet Monster Movie - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jesseblanchard/frank-and-zed-100-puppet-monster-movie-feature-len/faqs

Popcicle Mon - http://vvc.bigcartel.com/products

Yeah baby! This week, Deanne George (Sorbet Jungle), Datadub, and Carlos join Gary and share their recent convention experiences at Singapore(STGCC), Taipei(TTF), and New York(NYCC). They compare conventions, discuss the toysplosion in the East and the challenges of staying current, and most importantly...we get to know Sorbet Jungle! 

Deanne's info:

  Website : http://www.sorbetjungle.com

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorbetjungle/

  Toy centric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiosi_d/

Datadub info:

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datadub/

  Powercore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powercore.io/

Carlos: 

  website: http://www.thebeastbrothers.com

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeastbrothers/

 This week, Horrible Adorables joins the gang for the first ever Game Night edition of the Marsham Toy Hour! Many laughs were shared over games like  Complete the Designer Toy Limmerick, Horrible Facts and Adorable Fiction, Not My Style, Fill in the Blank and wrapping it up with a few rounds of Toy Family Feud. 

 Marsham Toy Hour shirts - https://marshamtoyhour.threadless.com (be seen wearing one at DCon and get a free Marsham Toy Hour enamel pin)

 The Mini Figure Militia Group Photo Contest - PRIIIZES!!! 

 HUGE THANKS to GEOFF MAXFIELD for his AMAZING announcer assist! To see work's from Geoff please visit the links below.

Wrestling Move Monday - short, funny videos explaining wrestling moves with toys 

King Liger

Geoff's blog 

This week, George, Theresa and Gary make up for past missed Leak and Sneak segments. They also share stories of a Cheeto mishap, hoarding, and play a round of True or False. 

Leaks and Sneak Peeks - 

Tokidoki Little Terror - https://www.instagram.com/p/BZLD1UUAxam/

Rolly Crump: Projects of a Whimsical Earth - https://www.kickstarter.com/…/rolly-crump-projects-of-a-whi…

Grab a snack and have a listen as George, Theresa, and Gary bounce their way around many toy and not so toy topics. Listener questions are discussed and the gang plays a game of "Would You Rather: Toy Edition"! 

This week, Aaron of Martian Toys makes his return to the show. We get caught up on how the first year of running a brick and mortar store, The Mothership Gallery  ,has gone and discuss "The Next Great Blank Contest". We also explore the many risks and challenges of running a retail store; everything from pre-orders, importing, impact of direct to market, lack of distribution, sales predicting, and more. Is Western vinyl going extinct and is Mexico the solution? And most importantly, who would Aaron want to take on in a charity boxing match?

This week, the gang is joined by John "Spanky" Stokes. John shares how he started in toys, creating and managing the award winning toy blog Spankystokes.com, and why he does it. Round table discussions include the evolution of how toys news is shared, Huck Gee, past and future of toys, does the toy scene have a marketing problem, how to measure "rarity", and more. 

SpankyStokes Store (Yes, We are Pirates download)