Hello 2020! Did you miss us? We’re back from our extended holiday break and kicking off season 5 with some toy talk. We discuss some new toy related shows, recent purchases, blind box releases, and more.

Episode Notes - 

Clutter Talks - https://www.youtube.com/user/cluttermagazine

UrbanRobotCat Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/urbanrobotcat/

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

LADbible Custom Toy Episode - https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/441270623226418/UzpfSTYxODA4MzU1MzozMDYwNjExMjk0OTk0MTQ6MTA6MDoxNTgzMDQ5NTk5OjQ2NTY5NjIwMTI5MjUwMjI5MjE/

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

Red Mutuca Exquisite Corpse Mix & Match Dunny Series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/exquisite-corpse-dunny-series-by-red-mutuca-studios-blind-box/

SpankyStokes Exquisite Corpse Dunny Unboxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSOm5goEqJE  

Kaiju Hunting Series 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/B7iosjBHSQh/

Halftoys Babies Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babydinos/halftoys-babies-adorable-sensory-toys

Squibbles Ink Globfish - https://squareup.com/store/squibblesink/

Invisible Creature Space Tower - https://www.invisiblecreature.com/shop/space-tower

Salmon Sunset Woopers - http://www.superham.com/shop

While we await the start of season 5, enjoy a compilation of every game played of Designers and Dragons from Season 2. Designers and Dragons was a designer toy centric take on Dungeons and Dragons. Skinner and his evil horde of mercenaries had taken over the Pasadena Convention Center and threatened the demise of DesignerCon. George, Carlos East, along with guest players Kris Butiong and Colus Havenga embark on a strange adventure to stop Skinner and save DCon. 

It took us a minute, but the gang finally gets together to do a recap of Designer Con 2019. We discuss our experiences, favorite toy sightings, fun moments, and more.

Links:

https://www.thetoychronicle.com/lists/seen-at-designer-con-2019-upcoming-releases/ 

Silk and Thistle - https://www.instagram.com/silkandthistle/?hl=en

Mezco Radioactive Upper Cut Cyber Rider - https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k8Eh2gbdQ/

Diego Estolano - 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5OnbeAHETw/

https://www.instagram.com/daeo/?hl=en

$pin ‘n Spend Enamel Pin - http://www.brokepiggyinc.com/shop/

EyeJack Prosthetic Reality Book - https://eyejackapp.com/products/prosthetic-reality-book

This week, the gang reflects back on DesignerCon's early beginnings and preview what's to come. 

DCon photo albums - https://www.flickr.com/photos/designercon/with/4878055725/

Blackie the Cat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/blackie-the-cat-release-by-gary-baseman-x-flat-bonnie-dcon2019/

Unreal by Lauren -  https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/unreal-by-lauren-tsai-x-medicom/

Cursed Cranberry KillKat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/cursed-cranberry-kill-kat-release-by-andrew-bell-x-strange-cat-toys/

KUB by Mike Fudge x UVD toys - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/strange-cat-toys-exclusive-kub-teal-by-mike-fudge-x-uvd-toys/?amp

The Collector Edition Zero Coarse X Rotofugi - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-collector-edition-zero-by-coarse-x-rotofugi/

Stego by Tony Bui - https://www.instagram.com/p/B43be_igQ8A/

Motley Miscreations Wendigo - https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SlpYPHJbA/

Scott Tolleson Dunny WNDGO - https://www.instagram.com/p/B42oJbNgbPy/

Andrew Bell Dead Zebra Shop - https://shop.deadzebra.com

This week, in our first ever unedited episode, the gang discuss Halloween treats, kids meals, conventions, a toy den, and more. Gary gets in trouble.....again.

Show Notes

Alex Pardee Cornelius Candemon - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VNhavp2hb/

Zard Apuya - https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VvspOlr2D/

Popmart -  https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Cle6yHs-J/

BigBigCon - https://www.instagram.com/toysrevil

Happy Meal 40th - https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/mcdonalds-brings-back-retro-happy-meal-toys-nostalgic-play-boost-restaurant-visits/2212106?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=adage&utm_content=f1148ba6-9424-4a35-b84a-2ffda4c2ee9b&fbclid=IwAR2Yvgo_bYms8oXzEHJAqbUWHPaNDLeEJMbPiWiBcL6WCgkK4Qf55zqvF6E

Wendy’s kids meal toys - https://www.wendys.com/current-kids-meal-toys

The Toy Den - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157713644008554&set=a.10150138318288554&type=3&theater

This week, we welcome Joe Somers of Squibbles Ink to the show and delve into his world as a toy producer. We learn about his early beginnings with Pez, a love for the production process, his toy partnership with Rotofugi, running a small production factory in China, and much more.

Episode Links 

Squibbles Ink website - http://www.squibblesink.com/

Rotofugi Mold-o-rama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=yLtR6v7R7Y4

Squibbles Ink Istagram - https://www.instagram.com/squibblesink/?hl=en

This week, George wears the hosting hat and the producer of DesignerCon, Ben Goretsky, joins the show. Ben gives us a sneak peek at next month's DesignerCon and answers some listener questions.

DesignerCon website - https://www.designercon.com/

DesignerCon Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/designercon/

This week, collector and toy photography queen, KayMay Creates joins us for a long overdue Collector Edition. Hear a genuine womance between KayMay and Theresa blossom as they discuss how KayMay amassed a large collection in a short time, bargain hunting, her eye for interior design and toy photography, curating a collection and much much more. 

Links:

KayMay Creates Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaymaycreates/?hl=en

NYX Spiritus Dea Dunny by Lisa Toms - https://www.instagram.com/p/B261aIPnLb6/

This week, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore joins the gang for their 150th episode! We discuss his early beginnings as a collector to becoming the owner and operator of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Toy Co. and Death’s Vault Gallery. We also touch on his influences, the lottery system, sculpting, being bootlegged, homages, collaborations, future projects, and more.

Links:

Mutant Vinyl Hardcore site - http://www.mutantvinylhardcore.com/

Death’s Vault Gallery - https://www.instagram.com/deathsvault/?hl=en

Bemon - http://trampt.com/designer-toys/100197/bemon-kougai-kaiju-kougai-bemon-bemon

Real Head - https://www.instagram.com/realxhead/

NAGNAGNAG - https://www.designertoyawards.com/panel/shigeru-arai

Ricky Wilson interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVrtkbWfXE

LASH the MVH Mascot by Medicom https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/lash-vcd-by-mutant-vinyl-hardcore-x-medicom/

VAG Series 16 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/vinyl-artist-gacha-vag-series-16/

MVH Bernie and Sludge Demon - https://www.spankystokes.com/2018/04/mutant-vinyl-hardcore-announces-new.html

2’ Sludge Demon in resin by Clutter Studios - https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYoUFDnLON/

This week, we welcome the lovely Mr and Miss Muju of Mujuworld to the show. We talk to the UK-based couple about how they got into the scene, their creation processes, eco-friendly toy creation with bio-resin, their experiences with using Kickstarter, and more.

Links:

Mujuworld Website - https://www.mujuworld.co.uk/

Miss Muju on IG - https://www.instagram.com/miss_muju/

Mr Muju on IG - https://www.instagram.com/mr_muju/

Magic Seeds Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742707825/the-magic-seeds-mujuworld-comic

Rob Freitas Mold Making - https://www.instagram.com/freighttrain_moldmaker/

Kid Katana Custom - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVwKy0HoBB/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsdic97H44W/

Jermaine Rogers Veil: Specimen #72 Custom - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bobj65LF3Ij/

Art Hustle Trading Card Series - http://www.thearthustle.com/