Marsham Toy Hour

This week, we welcome James Groman (aka Jim) back to the show! Discussions include: nerdy sculpting talk, being a cool dad, his relationship with Instinctoy, Kaiju Killer and upcoming projects, thoughts on Taipei Toy Festival, freelance work, and much, much more.

 Links:

Kaiju Killer Sculpt - https://www.instagram.com/p/BVDCLbMnwZ2/?taken-by=jgroman60

Freelance Projects:

Kingdom Builders - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmef1MTgY6e/?taken-by=jgroman60 

Crate Creatures - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh6iCONA-P3/?taken-by=jgroman60

Taipei Toy Festival Instinctoy Line - https://www.facebook.com/instinctoy/videos/pcb.1861092444007712/1861091917341098/?type=3&theater

Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

It’s minisode #3! We may be bad at obeying the buzzer, but this mini episode is packed full of fun. Join the gang for discussions on seasonal toys, leaked news, FYE presence at Designer Con, SpongeBob licensed products, Kaws plush, and Taipei Toy Festival.

 Links:

Autumn Mini Wooper Looper - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo99kElhTnQ/?taken-by=garyham

Fluffyhouse Halloween Set - https://fluffyhouse.bigcartel.com/product/trick-or-treat-mr-white-cloud-miss-rainbow

Monster Worship Greasebat Halloween Release - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDiMNrHFUK/?taken-by=monsterworship

Leaked Kaiju Dunny Series - http://www.spankystokes.com/2018/10/sneak-peek-kidrobot-clutter-kaiju-dunny.html

Unbox Industries SpongeBob Releases - https://www.google.com/search?q=unbox+industries+spongebob&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigscXGwYLeAhWmm-AKHVWrA2kQ_AUIDigB&biw=1536&bih=754 

Kidrobot SpongeBob Blind Box Series - https://www.kidrobot.com/products/many-faces-of-spongebob-squarepants-blind-box-mini-figure-series-nickelodeon

2012 Secret Base SpongeBob X-RAY DX - http://trampt.com/designer-toys/27582/spongebob-x-ray-dx-spongebob-nickelodeon-stephen-hillenburg-secret-base

Pobber SpongeBalls - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo26PCkFIDq/?taken-by=pobbertoys

Kaws Bert & Ernie Plush Release - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/kaws-x-sesame-street-bert-ernie-plush-release-incoming/

Taipei Toy Festival Walkthrough - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/taipei-toy-festival-%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%9C%8B%E9%9A%9B%E7%8E%A9%E5%85%B7%E5%89%B5%E4%BD%9C%E5%A4%A7%E5%B1%95-ttf-2018-day-one-walkthrough/

Yoyo Yueng x Unbox Raby - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_Q7Xgl66H/?taken-by=icywhiteyoyo

David Horvath Ugly Dolls Sofubi - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8WCK-lzUm/?taken-by=davidzhorvath

Kaiju Killer Paint Master - https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFCcD7gcjO/?taken-by=jgroman60

Sponsor: MyPlasticHeart (use code "toyfam" to receive free shipping within the USA on orders of $75 or more.

Outro music: Summer Smiles by Henry Homesweet

This week, Gary, George, and Theresa welcome back collector Katherine Park to the show. We cover an assortment of topics from Designer Con and Broke Piggy to Googlers and Android collectibles to Re-Ment and gashapons.

Links:

Broke Piggy - https://www.instagram.com/brokepiggy/

Dcon 2018 Dunny Shard Show 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxF1hZFgG_/?taken-by=brokepiggy

Doogler Set #2 - https://shop.deadzebra.com/android-mini-special-edition-i-love-my-dog-and-cat/

The Bots Hold Your Breath Custom Series Dcon 2015 - https://www.instagram.com/p/-PxTwoAh4t/?taken-by=thejennbot

Rement Skeletons - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rementskeleton/

Banana Bird Gashapon - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bananabird/

Outro Music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet

This week, the gang is back for an attempt at minisode #2 – our new faster paced format with timed topics. Discussions include: Martian Toys Dero custom show, Kidrobot nixing preorders, POP by Footlocker, cultural toys, shelf life of a toy, and more. Gary also introduces a new game called Designer Toy Challenge! We maaaayyyy have been a bit lax on the timer rules this time ;) Listen in!

Links:

Martian Toys NYCC Dero Custom Show – https://martiantoys.com/collections/falling-apart-nycc-2018

Pop by Foot Locker – https://www.footlocker.com/category/pop-by-foot-locker.html

Jesse Hernandez 5” Dunny Releases – https://www.footlocker.com/product/kidrobot-x-jesse-hernandez-5-cosmic-jaguar-dunny/TTKRL204.html

https://www.footlocker.com/product/kidrobot-x-jesse-hernandez-5-two-serpent-dunny/TTKRL203.html

Mini Tanuki Toy – http://trampt.com/platforms/3644/mini-tanuki/items

Kachina styled toys by Steven Choi  https://www.instagram.com/p/BnaBBzxlEZD/?hl=en&taken-by=vinylpulse

This week, Dan Willett of Unbox Industries joins Gary and Theresa to dig into the ins and outs of the Unbox brand. We discuss how Unbox came to be, production processes, how they work with artists, their toy event presence, upcoming releases, and so much more.

Links:

Complex Production Piece Example: Skinner Lolgolth Gnazgoroth – http://www.spankystokes.com/2015/06/skinner-unbox-industries-lolgolth.html

Upcoming Unbox Blind Box Series – https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/unbox-industries-blind-box-series-1/

This week, Gary, George, and Theresa try out a new format, called minisodes, where we cover a variety of topics in a short amount of time. Only 3 minutes per topic so buckle up and get ready for discussions at warp speed. Topics include Superplastic Janky updates, the new Kidrobot Munny packaging, Designer Con Dunny reveals, toy anxiety, and more. Listen in before *buzz* times up!

Links:

Superplastic Kickstarter Update – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superplastic/janky-limited-edition-art-toys-by-superplastic/posts/2285710

Cancelled Janky Designs – https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjz1wSqFo1l/?taken-by=superplastic and https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj43ffdlccv/?taken-by=superplastic

New Kidrobot Munny Packaging – https://www.kidrobot.com/collections/munny

Coarse Toys “If You Show Me Yours”  https://www.instagram.com/coarselife/

KFC Hot Honey Bear Toy – https://www.kfc.com/adoptacolonelbear

DesignerCon Dunny Series Reveals – https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmGADZH2o5/?taken-by=designercon

Treeson Chinese Checkers Set – https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6fUgQF-fP/?taken-by=bubiay

Otto Björnik Shah Mat Dunny Chess Set – https://www.instagram.com/p/BGenBA0ibq6/?taken-by=bjornik 

Sponsors:

Stores:

MyPlasticHeart (use promo code "Toyfam" for free shipping on domestic orders of $75 or more)

StrangeCat Toys (use promo code "Marsham" for 10% off your entire order)

This week, Science Patrol joins us to drop tons of knowledge on the production of sofubi in Japan. We get super nerdy discussing all the ins and out of the world of sofubi - the factory setups, creation process, materials, advice for getting a sofubi toy made, and much more. It’s jammed packed with details so listen in!

Links:

Detailed Sofubi Process Video

Quick Process Recap Video

Mold Example

Molds with Material

Mold Pulls Before Trimming

Clear Vinyl Curing Video

Multi Color Diffusion Cast Example

Smol Paint Mask 

Smol Final Result After Paint Masks 

This week, the gang's all here and the newlyweds are in full effect!

Promo image art by Tea N Ink Studios

Leaks and Sneaks - 

AngleCat by Miloza Ma

R.U.Y.H Baby Sharks by Mimico Studios

The Deadly Swawn Kickstarter 

Noferin Woody Pecan Pals

Sticky Monster Lab Mini “Sitting” mini blind box series

Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet