Marsham Toy Hour

This week, we’ve got the gang back together and do an episode of toy talk. We cover some highlights of the week as well as decade old history, bring back leaks and sneak peeks, and delve into various toy topics – what makes a toy handmade, the new Toy Chronicle Forum, Funko crossing over into designer toys, US made sofubi, and more.

Crap ton of links to things discussed below.

Links:

September Clutter Gallery Shows - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery

Q Pop Shop Art Junkie Exhibition - http://qpopshop.com/main/?p=8011

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

Day in History - Taco Bell Bellhedz -

https://www.kidrobot.com/blogs/news/death-to-false-vinyl-rally-tomorrow-in-nyc 

http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/09/taco-bells-bellhedz-rips-off-kid-robots-vinyl-toys/ 

Day in History - Ye Olde English Dunny Launch Party 2009 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/video/kidrobot-x-selfridges-ye-olde-english-dunny-launch-party/

Clutter x Tokyo Jesus Oni Tayu Smoke and Mirrors Edition - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/art-toys/oni-tay%C5%AB-%E5%A4%AA%E5%A4%AB-smoke-and-mirrors-edition

Seed Arts x Puffy the Puff Quartzback Dragon Collab - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1q2TplJ8VK/

Puffy the Puff Puff - https://www.instagram.com/puffypuffpuff_/

Unbox Mini Series 2 - 

https://www.myplasticheart.com/unbox-friends-mini-series-2-blind-box-pre-order-ships-sep-28-2019/

https://strangecattoys.com/products/unbox-friends-blind-box-series-2

Foxpresso / Karmieh Toys – 

https://www.karmieh.com/products/foxpresso-silver-fox-edition

https://www.instagram.com/karmiehtoys/

https://www.instagram.com/pixelbudah/

Unbox x Mutant Vinyl Hardcore DX and Ollie Chibis – 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B16Vwo2le7K/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B16WAbllHeB/

Radioactive Uppercut - https://www.instagram.com/radioactiveuppercut/

Mutant Vinyl Hardcore IG - https://www.instagram.com/mutantvinylhardcore/

Brandt Peters Medusa and Cerberus Teaser - https://www.instagram.com/p/B2LFZlggdJv/

The Toy Chronicle Forum - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/ttcforum/

Marsham Section on TTC Forum - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/ttcforum/forum/marsham-toy-hour/

MFM OMFG Series 2 with Baby Deadbeet Oozarian Exclusive -  http://theminifiguremilitia.storenvy.com/products/28511780-mfm-omfg-series-2-with-baby-deadbeet-oozarian-exclusive

Funko Paka Paka Soda Kats, Kawaii Village - 

https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/paka-paka-funko-soda-kats/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NAu80l3A9/

Freddy Funko Ron English Grin - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/freddie-funko-grin-by-toy-tokyo-x-ron-english-x-funko-nycc2019/

Designer Con Exclusive Funko Pop - https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HU6YgnFG7/

Mile High Sofubi - Sofubi Made in the US - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/sofubi-produced-in-the-usa/

Andrew Bell Dealmaker - http://www.allvinyls.com/dealmaker.php

Veracious Vinyl - 

https://www.cluttermagazine.com/news/2011/01/veracious-vinyl

http://www.jeremyriad.com/blog/tag/veracious-vinyl/

https://www.vinylpulse.com/2011/01/buff-monster-x-veracious-vinyl-in-clear.html

This week, we welcome toy veteran Jesse "Urban Aztec" Hernandez to the show. We reminisce on “Back in the Day” and cover everything from Jesse’s early work in urban toys to his latest releases with Kidrobot and Unruly Industries in designer toys.

Links:

Jesse’s Website - http://www.jessehernandez.net/

Jesse’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/urbanaztec/ 

Vinyl Addiction - http://www.jessehernandez.net/videos.html

Vinyl Will Kill book - https://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Will-Kill-Designer-Pheomenon/dp/9889706504

Kaching Brands Canti - https://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2007/02/kaching-brands-flcl-canti-artist-series.html

Toyqube’s Kaniza series - https://immortalstudios.net/hernandez-kaniza-toy/

http://trampt.com/series/109/kaniza-cluster-01/items

Tim Tsui Da Ape - http://www.vinyl-creep.net/wiki/Da_Ape

Bic Buddy - http://marka27.com/shop/bic-buddy-series-one

MADl - https://www.madtoydesign.com/madl-5in-exclusives

The Vader Project - https://thevaderproject.com/

Rock Star Energy x Gears of War - https://immortalstudios.net/run-the-jewels-x-gears-of-war-x-urbanaztec/

2009 Signing Tour Wrap Up Blog Post - https://immortalstudios.net/hernandez-signing-tour-wrap-up/

Footlocker 5” Dunnies - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/two-new-5inch-dunny-by-jesse-hernandez-x-kidrobot-x-footlocker/

2018 Tlaloc 8” Dunny - https://www.kidrobot.com/blogs/kidrobot-blog/kidrobot-x-jesse-hernandez-tlaloc-8-dunny-online-now 

Work with Unruly Industries - https://unruly.sideshow.com/artist/jesse-hernandez/

We actually did a Blood & Guts hour after all! This week, Gary and Theresa step out of their comfort zone and into the horror world with Aaron Moreno aka Retroband. Join us as we meat Aaron and learn all about how he got into designer toys, the Deadly Delivery collective, working with Unbox Industries, his upcoming solo show and art book, and much more.

Links:

Retroband Website - http://www.retrobandtoys.com/

Retroband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/retroband/

Work by Retroband - http://trampt.com/artists/7441/retroband-aaron-moreno/items

Deadly Delivery - https://www.instagram.com/deadlydelivery/

"I Can't Stop the Monster I Created” Solo Show - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/i-cant-stop-the-monster-i-created-retroband-solo-exhibition/

CoART Books - https://www.instagram.com/coartbooks/

Shaw Brothers Oily Maniac - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-oily-maniac-by-shaw-brothers-x-playtoy-hk-x-unbox-industries/

Unbox & Friends 2 - Baby Meats - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0f7KKViS4q/

Unbox Who Goes There - http://store.unboxindustries.info/product/who-goes-there-1

This week, Gary and Theresa are joined by Jack from Vinyl Pulse and new guest Blair Marshall of Ko-Re Ko-Re. We discuss their experience at Popmart’s Beijing Toy Show, get to know what Ko-Re Ko-Re is all about, and some exclusive news for ToyCon UK.

Links:

Vinyl Pulse - https://www.vinylpulse.com/

Vinyl Pulse on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpulse/

Ko-Re Ko-Re - https://www.ko-reko-re.com/

Ko-Re Ko-Re on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/korekoreuk/

Toy Con UK - http://www.toyconuk.com/

Pop Design Center Walkthrough - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1OhJ2HHJdw/

Lam Toys - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1PgTPcHE4a/

Kaiju BBQ - https://www.instagram.com/kaiju_bbq/

Mecha Soul - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Ph3a7Hz3U/

Toot Toot! This episode has left the station and a little heads up….you may not want it to travel into your ear tunnels. You've been warned! We talk shows, politics affecting toys, animated characters, toys lost in translation, Momiji excitement and more. #marshamtoyhour #marsham #trainwreck #toytalk #podcast #designertoys

Links:

Clutter Gallery Sofvi Battle Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1181

Clutter Gallery Mr. Mitote Solo Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1180

Rotofugi Hebru Brantly NO ID Show - http://gallery.rotofugi.com/exhibits/2019-HebruBrantley/

MOKURU Card Game - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jf-rochas/mokuru-card-game-by-jf

Labubu Tumbler - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1JhrzDi_ao/?igshid=1l95qqs9dw9v1&fbclid=IwAR1IFtabYmbmMKHrkyrBZ5rW4UgTdV3VW3jFqEFYQSLAma7igyqnGuZVb-0

Unbox Mini Raby - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1IsO3vnGmi/

Momiji Circus Popmart x Momiji - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Mgv7VDQ8O/

This week, Gary and Theresa squeeze in a last-minute record to discuss all thing BTS aka Beijing Toy Show – Popmart’s second toy show of the year. Along with digging into various releases that caught our eye, we discuss the continued explosion of releases from Popmart, toy favs getting licensed treatments, blind box themes, and more.

Links:

Popmart BTS toy release info:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/A6pAeSBwydZYRopR99-MDA 

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xiUAfVyzmpqBzo6uny4UCA 

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GikOxDsfp5xFrRkHMXAbiw 

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/s_ILD3JyiyxIurawmaki7w

Labubu & Zimomo Minions - https://www.instagram.com/p/B018ujCHATD/

Toyzeroplus RUYH Toy Story set - https://www.instagram.com/p/B07eFStnbYn/

Dou Dou “Monsters Inc” colorway - https://www.instagram.com/p/B05Jhk1HjMW/

Labubu sports series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/labubu-sports-series-by-kasing-lung-x-pop-mart/

Fluffyhouse “fluffy in da house” series - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0m_bE_nCbu/

Ok luna kid fox summer series - https://www.instagram.com/p/B07mK3rnRI8/

Dimoo world animals series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/dimoo-world-animals-series-by-ayan-tang-x-pop-mart/

Pucky circus babies series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/pop-mart-pucky-circus-babies-blindbox-series/

FeeCee by Lolalai Toy - https://www.instagram.com/lolalaitoy/ 

T9G Rangeas Jr - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0p7hWKnPnp/

tObey “You Will Not Certainly Die” - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2019/08/tobey-you-will-not-certainly-die-for-beijing-toy-show.html#more 

Sank Toys - https://www.instagram.com/sanktoys/

Instinctoy Fluffy - https://www.instagram.com/p/BphDFswBK2m/

Fluffyhouse x AV cloud series - https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nUPOlHEnZ/

Toyzeroplus XL Lulu Pig - https://www.instagram.com/p/B08GlrLnbfn/

Kid Acne Rolling Stock - http://lexprojects.com/kid-acne-vs-kid-robot-rolling-stock/

Follow Popmart:

https://www.facebook.com/popmartglobal/

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

This week, Scott Katler joins Gary and George to discuss the closing of 3A, Superplastic synthetic influencers, SDCC, Pre-orders, and more. 

Links - 

Guggimon IG - https://www.instagram.com/guggimon/

Janky IG - https://www.instagram.com/janky/

Nema Studios Deathlatron- https://www.nemastudios.com/

GCon - https://www.facebook.com/FourHorsemenToyDesign/videos/four-horsemen-g-con-2019-mythic-legions-arethyr/2270157563299054/

Super7 Snake Mountain - https://super7.com/blogs/news/snake-mountain

Super7 TMNT SDCC Pizza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4-_CHxjec (4 minute mark)

Unbox Who Goes There - http://store.unboxindustries.info/product/who-goes-there-1

Hasbro Pulse Cookie Monster and Unicron- https://hasbropulse.com/products/cookie-monster

This week, Gary, George, and Theresa dive into a whole bunch of toy talk. Topics include SDCC releases, new Instagram finds, weighing blind boxes, functional art, and more. Theresa also tries out a new game idea.

Links:

3dretro SDCC previews - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwI4EYHSxZ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzy3VY3nB4Z/

Andrew Bell SDCC goodies - https://www.instagram.com/deadzebrainc/

DKE Toys SDCC goodies - https://www.instagram.com/dketoys/

DKE Toys x Scott C ET - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZ32zAnTzT/

100% Soft dumpster fire toy - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzwh-L6Adb9/

Props and Pop - https://www.instagram.com/propsandpop/

Ghost Rabbit Society - https://www.instagram.com/ghostrabbitsociety/

Emergency Toys - https://www.instagram.com/emergencytoys/

Unruly x Jesse Hernandez Wolverine & Iron Man - https://www.instagram.com/p/BztiNKZHG-L/

Unruly x Poop Bird Kaiju Squid - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzoAw__HWJV/

Hasbro Cookie Monster - https://hasbropulse.com/products/cookie-monster

Shi-Shi the Tiny Guardian Kickstarter -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigshot-toyworks/shi-shi-the-tiny-guardian-collectible-figures

Munkyking toys x Billions McMillions Superstar Destroyer -

Munkyking toys x Luke Chueh Ghost Bear - https://www.instagram.com/p/By5xBNhDCac/

Munkyking toys x Amy Sol Changeling Leaf - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzv6f33jU43/

Todd James x Case Studyo — Tank Pool Float - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2019/07/todd-james-x-case-

Kidrobot Balloon Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzsMYTeHTi3/

Larvo forest animals -https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/forest-animals-series-by-%ed%94%8c%eb%a0%88%ec%9d%b4%ea%b7%b8%eb%9d%bc%ec%9a%b4%eb%8d%94%ec%8a%a4-playgrounders-x-1983-toys/

Abiru wonderland -https://strangecattoys.com/products/abiru-in-wonderland-by-%EC%98%A4%EC%88%98%EB%B9%88-ari-abiru-x-1983-toys

1983 toys - https://www.instagram.com/1983toys/

Did you miss us?! The gang is back together and Marsham finally returns after an unofficial summer break. We play catch-up on everyone’s whereabouts recently including George’s trip to the UK and Gary’s move, get into a discussion on vinyl vs resin, talk about Theresa’s recent commission, and cover some recent toy sightings.

Links:

Thimblestump at Anime Expo - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgGdZAh5uG/

The Tardigradest Showman - https://www.instagram.com/p/BveY45UHNPT/

Task One - https://www.instagram.com/taskonerus/

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

Angry Hedgehog Toys - https://www.instagram.com/angryhedgehogtoys/

Theresa’s Horrible Adorables Cliff Climber Commission - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbnXdKHu5r/

Arcane Divination Dunny Series 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/By-a9gHFW_c/

Jason Freeny Statues - https://www.instagram.com/gummifetus/

Unbox Snorse - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzIszqHJjI7/

Autumn Stag-Dorable Go Fund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/f/autumn-stag-dorable

Super7 x Peanuts Good Grief Gift Shop - https://super7.com/blogs/news/peanuts-pop-up

Five Important Tips to Protect Your Designer Toy Brand - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/five-

This week, Gary and Theresa recap their experience at Five Points Fest. Discussions include: thoughts on the event, Designer Toy Awards, our favorite sightings, and favorite Gary and Theresa moments.

Lots of links below to all the goodies discussed!

 Links:

Marsham Video Walkthrough of Five Points - https://youtu.be/mfEiDpW8wUA

TTC Five Points Recap - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/five-points-fest-2019/

2019 DTA Results - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/results-of-the-2019-designer-toy-awards/

myplasticheart Beasts in the Lower East Show

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQpfvOnEZ4/

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

Seen at Five Points

Jubi Crab - https://www.instagram.com/jubiyang/

One Up Toy Crab Pen Holder - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXRBj5nHmU/

Candie Bolton x Pobber Baku - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHA_rYHk8D/

Horrible Adorables Stag Dorable Fundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/autumn-stag-dorable

Sad Salesman Symbiosis - https://www.sadsalesman.com/products/symbiosis-3

Mus Musculus - https://www.instagram.com/mus_musculus/

Ghost Fox Toys - https://www.instagram.com/ghostfoxtoys/

Slime Archetype - https://www.instagram.com/slimearchetype/

Toys in the Works

Mumbot Mossy Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRbgqIHjk6/

Seed Arts Snuuge Dragon Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBiz15goFK/

Martian Toys x Tara McPherson George Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLkEZ0nTWx/

Martian Toys x The Chung WTFF Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLXrXEHDJL/

Shi-Shi The Tiny Guardian - https://www.instagram.com/tiny_guardian_shishi/

UVD Toys x Mike Fudge KUB -

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

https://www.instagram.com/p/Byc8k7bHL0B/

UVD Toys x Junk Yard Coffin Toy Proto - https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJLXYrn-Sy/

Custom Shows

Strangecat Toys Fractured Bloom Show -

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByOgI-CHhWO/

https://strangecattoys.com/product-category/custom-figures/

DTA Dunny Show - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dtadunnyshow/

Martian Toys Designer Toys World Cup - https://www.instagram.com/DesignerToyWorldCup/