This week, Theresa Hawkins is back and joins Gary and Carlos as they recount their experiences had at Five Points Festival and the Designer Toy Awards. They also, compare the winners of the DTA awards to the Marsham DTA prediction pool. 

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This week, Miranda and Josh Kimberg (Clutter Magazine) along with Peter Tatara(Left Field Media), join Gary to discuss the debut of Five Points Festival and the 7th annual Designer Toy Awards. With excitement for Five Points Fest revving up, just about everything from it's roots to the after parties are discussed. They also touch on the annual celebration of designer toys that is the Designer toy awards. As with any awards ceremony comes controversy, so we explore the nomination process, the events maturation, and attempt to clear up some conspiracy theories.

 

MARSHAM TOY HOUR'S DESIGNER TOY AWARD PREDICTION POOL

 

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Against what seemed like all odds, from having to put up his home as collateral to a damaging bomb threat, Paul Budnitz still somehow managed to create and rapidly grow the company many credit as their gateway into designer toys. The founder of Kidrobot, Paul Budnitz,  joins Gary and shares some history on the company's early beginnings to his eventual decision to sell the company.

 Think you can predict the winners of this years upcoming Designer Toy Awards? Participate in the Marsham Designer Toy Awards Prediction Pool! It's private and simple multiple choice selecting. Good luck! 

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The guys are joined by expert flipper, Kevin Cao (AKA deKevin), to better explain the life and times of a reseller. Kevin has been a long time collector and flipper of designer toys and collectibles. He is extremely honest and open in this candid discussion that delves into his mind set, morality issues, best flips and worst flops, tricks of the trade, artist black lists, and much more. 

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Outro music: Summer Smiles by Henry Homesweet

This week, a listener (Yaniv Brick) was given the reigns to produce the episode. Yaniv joins with a list of topics and questions he wants fielded by the guys. They touch on Kaws vs. Freeny, dish opinions on the difference between similarities and plagerism, collection talk, and the perks and downsides of having a full-time job.

 George and Carlos embark on the third leg of their journey in another game of Designers and Dragons.

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We've cooked up yet another collector series episode. This week, Gary and George are joined by collectors, Windy Stroud and Theresa Hawkins. This episode was alot of fun, so sit back and get to know these two amazing women, their collecting habits and much more.

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Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

Kaws, hype, and flipping OH MY! This week, things get real when kaNO joins George and Gary. The guys touch a little on kaNO's toy beginnings and what his perspective on the state of toys is today. Self-producing, crowdfunding, Kaws, flipping, when he noticed the decline in toys, the current state of toys,  and much more! So, sit back and listen as kaNO drops some knowledge and a bit of history.

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This week, Colus Havenga joins the show. We learn of how he established himself in the toy scene, peek into his creative mind, and get a personal tour of the 3D to final product process. 

Colus joins George and Carlos on the second part of their adventures in another game of Designers and Dragons.

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It's a new season and Kris Butiong joins the guys in this action packed episode.

 George introduces a new segment, Why the *%#@ Does This Exist?

 An addendum to the previous week's discussion regarding Chaoskoskis.

 The guys share stories of some of their earliest collecting memories, receiving artist signatures and sketches, and get down right geeky.

 Gary attempts another game, Designers & Dragons, where he plays the role of Toy Master while George, Carlos, and Kris try to save Designer Con from impending Doom. You won't want to miss this hair raising and hilarious game. Cameo by SKINNER.

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POOF! We hit our one year anniversary! George, Carlos, and Gary get random. Some talk of the return of Chauskoskis, Toyfair toys seen, a little Kickstarter talk with George, and even Daniela Rega (Carlos's better half) jumps in and cracks the gang up.

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Outro music - Summer Smiles by Henry Homesweet

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