This week, a new Collector Series is introduced as the guys explore the lives of collectors and what makes them tick. Gary, Chris, and Carlos get to know Arizona local and Lulubell rockstar, Robert Howell. Robert tells of how he began, what resonates with him, his days of working in a Japan factory, what his toy family is like, and more sofubi knowledge dropped. 

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This week, we were invited by Kult Gallery to moderate a discussion on toys with some of Singapore's top producers and artists (Jackson Aw, Daniel Yu, RZL, Tulika Ahuja) that occured in cunjunction with Kult Gallery's exhibition about toys entitle "Choking Hazard".

 We discuss Singapore's toy culture, how they compare to other Asian countries, working with licensor's versus artist's, and much more. 

 Thank you to Kult Gallery for reaching out and making this happen!

Kult Magazine

Mighty Jaxx

 

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This week, the Dark Knight sees a Dunny series and the guys discuss how licensing might affect the landscape of the popular platform. Breaking down pin collecting tendencies, Gary's connection to Tippy the Turtle, and listener questions answered. 

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James Groman joins Chris Ryniak and Gary. Chris and Gary delve into James's incredible career concepting and designing toys from the early days of the Madballs to having his own creations like King Korpse and Rotten Rex come to light. Find out how James started and what the future holds. We don't Carebear what you think, after listening, you'll say to yourself....must be nice!

 James Groman Instagram

 

Leaks and Sneak Peeks:

Louloutummie

Take-G Toys

D0pep0pe

 

Outro Music: "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet from the Pocket Monster Album.

 

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 James Groman joins Chris Ryniak and Gary. Chris and Gary delve into James's incredible career concepting and designing toys from the early days of the Madballs to having his own creations like King Korpse and Rotten Rex come to light. Find out how James started and what the future holds. We don't Carebear what you think, after listening, you'll say to yourself....must be nice!

 James Groman Instagram

 

Leaks and Sneak Peeks:

Louloutummie

Take-G Toys

D0pep0pe

 

Outro Music: "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet from the Pocket Monster Album.

 

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This week, the guys cover alot of ground discussing Tokidoki's pleasure toys, Kidrobot's recent Pin and Warhol series, giddy fanboy moments, biggest flips, and listener questions answered.

Tokidoki x Lovehoneytrade

Kidrobot Pinning and Winning enamel pins and Warhol toys

K2Toy Tattoo Banana Youkai

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This week, we delve into toy history as Jim Crawford joins the gang and shares what it was like helping to pioneer the designer toy scene and running one of the most beloved and highly regarded companies...STRANGECO. We learn how Strangeco began, the challenges they faced, and why they aren't around around today. 

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This week, the gang discovers what makes Paul Kaiju tick. Growing up with a heavy dose of Japanese toy culture, Paul shares stories of his early days customizing toys to becoming what many consider to be one of the best painters in the toy world today. Learn sculpting and grilling tips and find out how Paul was a natural at sculpting and designing for the soft vinyl process. 

Marsham Toy Hour is also proud to announce we are now apart of the ToyGeeks Network!

Leaks and sneak peeks show links:

Old Japanese toy and model blog

http://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com (MOONBASE CENTRAL) 

"Godzilla vs Evangelion", NERV's "Anti-G Special Decisive Weapon – Shiryu(Purple Dragon) Prototype Unit 01

Mystic Legion 

Super Sushi Cars by Tokidoki

 

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This week, Ryan Rutherford and Chris Ryniak throwback with Gary. The guys share and discuss their favorite "old school" toys. They revisit the "art toy" vs "designer toy" debate.

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This week, Jack Venturo joins to guys to discuss the ToyGeeks network and the upcoming "Behind the Counter" weekly toy-centric Youtube show. The gang delves into Jack's world of diorama's, puppetmaking, and puppeteering.

 Watch the trailer for Behind the Counter here.

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