Marsham Toy Hour

This week, we welcome Chris Lee aka “The Beast is Back” to the show. We dig into Chris’s early days in designer toys, recent toy creations, Dunny's with Kidrobot, freelance life, toy collecting, thoughts on pop culture art, and more.

 Links:

The Beast is Back - https://www.thebeastisback.com/

Night Cake Press - https://nightcakepress.com/

Wheaty Wheat Cleabus and Vinnie Mascot Illustration - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2006/12/vinyl_toy_netwo_1.html

Wheaty Wheat Mellow - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2007/04/chris_lees_mell.html

Flashback to 2007 Mellow Release - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2007/06/seen_chris_lee_.html

Vinnie Mascot Figure - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/10/introducing-vin.html

Chris Lee Toy Archive - http://trampt.com/artists/421/christopher-lee/items

Wood Whale - https://www.thebeastisback.com/#/whale-handmade-figure/

Wood Whale Shop Link - https://nightcakepress.com/products/whale

Rhino Beetle - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/rhino-beetle-by-chris-lee-the-beast-is-back/

Joy Riders - https://www.instagram.com/p/BP8oDfyB9ke/

Samples of Chris’ Toy Collection - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgmrvx4AolG/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/BD1D322RuR-/

LC Miniatures - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LCminiatures?ref=s2-header-shopname

This week, George is back! We do a bit of catchup then jump into the toy talk. Topics include: Glow in the dark toys, Popmart product overload, preorder and silent auction sales approach, sellout hype, promotional propaganda, insider clubs, and more.

We also announce the winner of the Gemnibbler giveaway from UmiToys Hawaii

 Links:

Pucky Three Little Pigs Series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/pucky-3-little-pigs-mini-series-box-set-pre-order-ships-feb-2019/ and https://strangecattoys.com/product/3-little-pigs-mini-series-by-pucky-x-pop-mart/

Superplastic Junko Mizuno Lotus SuperJanky & the Superplastic Superfamily  - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/lotus-superjanky-by-junko-mizuno-x-superplastic/

TTC Andy’s 2018 Recap - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/andy-btp-looks-back-at-2018/

This week, Gary is joined by Uglydolls co-creator, David Horvath. They discuss the old, the new, and everything in between. This episode is jam-packed with history, insight and advice on the toy industry, new adventures for the Uglydolls brand, and much, much more.

Links - 

David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidzhorvath/?hl=en

Uglydolls website - https://www.uglydolls.com/

Rodney Alan Greenblat - http://rotocasted.com/library/artist_Rodney%20Greenblatt/

Bridge Ship House - http://bridge17.com/

13 Women Leading the Way in Designer Toys article by David -  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/13-women-leading-way-designer-toy-world-david-horvath

Grafflex - https://tofo.me/grafflex

Rilakkuma -  http://www.san-x.jp/characters/rilakkuma.html

Touma - http://www.touma.biz/

T9G - http://muse-um.com/

Critterbox - http://www.vinyl-creep.net/wiki/Critterbox

Little Bony - https://daddytypes.com/2007/02/19/little_bony_by_david_horvath.php

Weeee're back! Season 4 officially begins with Gary, Theresa, and returning guest Chris Ryniak. We kick off the new year with a variety of topics: more Janky discussion, thoughts on case dupes, Janky vs Dunny hype, Unbox sneak peeks, things in things from Kidrobot, New Year’s resolutions, and some Thimblestump Hollow discussion – did someone say possibility of additional colorways?? (ooohh wee!!)

Links:

Unbox Blind Box Unbox & Friends Fan Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnboxBlindBox/

Elfie TRAVELLER & Friends FanClub - https://www.facebook.com/groups/309462706275984/

Martian Toys Custom Janky Show - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTr297nIO2/

Unbox Pete Fowler Sneak Peek - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrznZ4JneN3/

Unbox Traveler Elfie Sneak Peek - https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5T-UJH-mo/

This Week in History - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQ19NqHjvX/

Kaws Clean Slate - https://www.instagram.com/p/BryBKBlhePq/

Kidrobot 8” Haru Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJiSoHAfcQ/

Kidrobot Arte Marakame Beaded Dunny Series - https://www.kidrobot.com/collections/arte-marakame

Thimblestump Hollow 2 Store Exclusives Cheat Sheet - https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8hLqtHjey/

Thimblestump Hollow Hot Topic Exclusive Colorway - https://www.hottopic.com/product/thimblestump-hollow-series-2-blind-box-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11430364.html

Thimblestump Hollow Birthday Party Colorway - https://strangecattoys.com/product/thimble-hollow-series-2-by-chris-ryniak-amanda-louise-spayd/ and https://www.myplasticheart.com/thimblestump-hollow-series-2-birthday-party-edition-blind-box/

Gemnibbler - https://umitoyshawaii.bigcartel.com/product/gemnibbler-canyon-color-way-umi-toy-hawai-i-exclusive-le-85

Chris’ sassy Twitter account - https://twitter.com/chrisryniak?lang=en

This week, Gary and Theresa wrap up Season 3. We cover some recent toy news – sharing thoughts on the Superplastic Janky series, Unbox Industries’ new blind box mini series, and Toy Soul coverage and releases. Then, we pull in Horrible Adorables for some 2018 reflections and 2019 wishes and predictions.

Happy Holidays! Be back in January for Season 4!

Links:

Explore Janky Reveals - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/superplastic/ and https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/janky/

Janky Junko Mizuno Secret Chase - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbrG6Yhvve/

Playtoysforever Unbox & Friends Case Unboxing Video - https://www.facebook.com/playtoysforever/videos/2124877877550329

Unbox & Friends Case & Tokens - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrXL0ZWHl8q/

Unbox & Friends Regular Colorways, Chase Colorways, and Super Rare Mashup - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrX9ujhHaQc/

Unbox & Friends Secret Hand Painted Chases - https://www.instagram.com/p/BraPnJ1H9mt/

Toy Soul Coverage - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpulse/

Kasing Lung x Sticky Monster Lab Collabs - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNYqQCAeCs/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/BrSGVNsg4Z2/

Pineapple Bun Girl - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPUJTpHM_C/

This week, we welcome Don “Datadub” Kratzer back to the show. He joins us for a mini episode to discuss a variety of topics – Tokyo Comic Con, patriotic colorways, Martian Toys designer toy world cup, studio visits and popup shops, toy history, recent toy excitement, mixing of eastern and western artists, and more.

Links:

Instinctoy Tokyo Comic Con Booth - https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyWYLqBy9n/

America Mechatro WeGo - https://www.tenacioustoys.com/products/mechatro-35-america-10cm-robot-action-figure

Martian Toys Designer Toy World Cup - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6ozQ6hEZf/

Uamou Café Pop Up Shop Example - https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYT00pFHKn/

Superplastic Instagram Giveaways - https://www.instagram.com/superplastic/

3dRetro Countdown to Christmas - https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCKCseFL-P/

Kidrobot x Jesse Hernandez Tlaloc Dunny - https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaZIg4go7s/

VAG Series 18 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/vag-vinyl-artist-gacha-series-18/

Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, Gary and Theresa turn the tables on George and make him the guest of the show! Join us as we get to know George a little more – chatting about how he got into the world of toys, companies he’s worked with, adventures with little George and Rob Zombie, creating October Toys and Toy Break, collecting habits, and more.

Links:

Star Trek Volcano Suit - http://www.filmillusions.com/star-trek-id-slides

October Toys Gwins Penguins - http://www.octobertoys.com/gwins.php

Toy Break Video Archive - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1779641D6BEA4647

Little George Photo Album - https://www.flickr.com/photos/123006965@N06/

Spawn 4 Gatling Gun - http://spawncollection.blogspot.com/2005/10/spawn-iv-collection.html

First Project with Ben - Ragnar Pepper - http://trampt.com/platforms/1947/pepper-ragnar/items

2016 Interview Episode with George - https://marshamtoyhour.podbean.com/e/marsham-toy-hour-episode-18-george-gaspar/

Tyler Ham Halloween Episode - https://marshamtoyhour.podbean.com/e/marsham-toy-hour-episode-33-halloween-spooktacular/

Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, the gang gets together for a Designer Con wrap up! Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and everything in between. We share thoughts on the new location, VIP night, venue size, and more.

This week, we welcome Andrew Bell back to the show for some pre-Designer Con talk. We hear Andrew’s take on his intolerant lacto’s release, learn what other goodies he’ll have available at the show, chat about licensed releases at Dcon, share what we’re looking forward to seeing, and more. We also get George and Andrew’s opinions on a few topics discussed last week.

Designer Con, here we come! See you all there!

Links:

Designer Con Deph Dunny - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/ttc-exclusive-big-mouth-returns-in-gid-by-deph-x-kidrobot-x-designercon/

Ebay KillKats - https://www.ebay.com/itm/KILL-KAT-Andrew-Bell-CAPPUCCINO-CAFFEINE-OVERDOSE-Evil-Wafers-Limited-to-150/132836983925?hash=item1eedb38475:g:~KoAAOSwQTRb1v47:sc:USPSFirstClass!40241!US!-1:rk:1:pf:0

FYE Exclusive Jermaine Rogers Choices - http://www.spankystokes.com/2018/11/choices-s2-storm-edition-by-jermaine.html

DC Collectibles Nooligan Nightwing - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp97SrglYuE/

Tracy Tubera Batman - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiqdW9FS4t/

James Jean Mickey - https://jamesjean.goodsmile.com/?fbclid=IwAR2BJqgVIZO1g-9_lrbcS44SAvT3ZdYcdtZBQErHZxbBy8J8p0hwY5SlwyA

KaNO Jurassic Park Skate Deck - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5tWZ6AlQa/

Sucklord Goldbergs Cameo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohre9Za0Kuk

Chris Lee Rhino Beetle - https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFHQY9gs0n/

Wendigo Toys Mr. Zipple - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVo5RmlICR/

Awesome Toy Pointless Island - https://www.instagram.com/pointless_island/

Muju World New Seated Sculpt - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGtluilxIA/

Unbox Designer Con Product List - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2rWwUnh-h/

Seedlas Brother Pink Rainbow - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_UgI5g1Ff/

Designer Con Badge Discounts - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0KedCAmZi/

Convention Tips & Tricks Guide - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/a-guide-to-designer-toy-convention-and-exhibitions/

Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, Gary and Theresa hold down the fort for minisode #4. Might as well toss the buzzer out the window at this point, but hey, we’re trying! We discuss some interesting Designer Con teasers from Andrew Bell and question the need for licensed dinosaur toys. Other topics include toy collaborations in Asia, ComplexCon, and continued discussion on seasonal toys.

 Links:

Bart Simpson “Elevate” by Louis De Guzman - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/mexifubi/elevate-by-louis-de-guzman/

Warner Bros Get Animated Tour by Soap Studios - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/looney-tunes-get-animated-tweety-bugs-bunny-by-pat-lee-x-soap-studio/

Eric So Warner Bros Rocket - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/eric-so-x-soap-studio-x-get-animated-collection/

Chevy Metal Cereal - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpim8U7HI01/

Andrew Bell’s Intolerant Lacto’s - https://www.instagram.com/deadzebrainc/

Nychos TRex - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnHOF6F9ka/

Juan Muniz Felipe Rex - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnfVyfFO1u/

Ron English Street Fighter Ryu Figure - https://www.instagram.com/p/BprwLj5g0P4/

Kasing Lung Labubu Collaborations - https://www.instagram.com/kasinglung/

Lumicars - https://www.instagram.com/thelumicar/

Little Amber Artist Collab Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/kidult-toy-x-little-amber/

Ice Liquid Erosion Maguro - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2018/10/ice-liquid-erosion-maguro-coming-from-mame-moyashi-x-instinct-toy.html

Pucky Xmas Babies Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/xmas-babies-by-pucky-x-popmart/

Fluffyhouse Fluffy Christmas Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/mr-white-cloud-mini-series-4-fluffy-christmas-by-fluffy-house-x-pop-mart/

Kidrobot Holiday Dunnies - http://trampt.com/series/599/dunny-holiday/items

Kyle Kirwan 5” Boneyard Dunny - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/resin-2/boneyard-the-longest-night-edition-by-kyle-kirwan/

Thimblestump Hollow Series 2 - https://bindlewood.com/products/thimblestump-hollow-series-2-full-case-pre-order