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 Jes

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

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/B0f7

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 sum

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 S

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

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/symbi

This week, George returns and we welcome Horrible Adorables back to the show. We catch up and get the scoop on their five points goodies, play a DTA themed riddle game, and try out a new segment called Around the Scene. See you all at Five Points! Links: Horrible Adorables Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/horrible_adorables/   Fuzzy Friends - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTODN-lkNh/ Ballyhoo Game x The Familiar Toy - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxilKLsHWf6/ Hootler Jaspars - http://www.superham.com/shop Form Box - https://www.mayku.me/ Mold-o-Rama in Action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CWgs_zoTw&feature=youtu.be Maguro 3D Tuna Puzzle – https://www.myplasticheart.com/3d-tuna-puzzle-maguro-senpai-pre-order-ships-aug-2019/ https://strangecattoys.com/product/tuna-puzzle-maguro-senpai-by-mame-moyashi-ver/ Horrible Adorables Socks - https://www.etsy.com/listing/698149259/curiosity-collector-socks?ref=shop_home_active_1 Janky Series Two - Hidden Customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxf42

Episode Description: This week, we’re joined by Josh and Miranda Kimberg and Sarah Booz to talk all about the upcoming Five Points Festival in Brooklyn, NY! We cover everything from the Designer Toy Awards (DTAs) to the new tattoo parlor and pin yard to food, beer, and vendor details. Get ready to want to pack your bags! Links: Five Points Fest Website - https://www.fivepointsfest.com/ Tattoo Parlor Info - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/limited-edition-tattooing-coming-to-five-points-fest/ Designer Toy Awards Finalists and Fan Voting (ends May 16th) - https://www.designertoyawards.com/categories Marsham DTA Poll - Predict the Designer Toy Awards Winners - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qZn_lt3NbN4NzlqdoxT2a320eyGvRk24VKbWsC2269pKwg/viewform

This week, we cover some of the hot and heavy topics going on in the scene. Discussions include Superplastic’s Kickstarter for Janky series 2, Kidrobot’s entry into kids meal toys at Sonic, Five Points Fest VIP toy reveal, Thailand Toy Expo (TTE), and more. Links: Superplastic Janky Series 2 News & Reveals - https://www.instagram.com/superplastic/ Superplastic Facebook Fan Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/superplasticmarketplace/ Kidrobot Sonic Kids Meal Toys - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDc8TsnWT7/ Kidrobot Sonic Toys Line Up - https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDmVhOHoQv/ Wendy’s Design Your Ride Kids Meal Toys - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRzRAtJacy/ Uglydolls Happy Meal Toys in Korea - https://www.facebook.com/RealUglyDolls/posts/10214265102561934 Five Points VIP Toy Reveal - https://www.fivepointsfest.com/vip-2019/ Thailand Toy Expo Map - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7K4ppnsxw/ Thailand Toy Expo Photo Album - https://www.facebook.com/groups/designer.toys.thailand/permalink/2166607210

This week, "WeChat" with Candie Bolton and Jack Muramatsu on their experience at the Shanghai Toy Show(STS). We discuss STS, Pop Mart's growth and approach to toy conventions, currency challenges, language barriers, the great firewall of China, social media, toy trends, vending machines, and MUCH MUCH MORE. You won't want to miss this episode! #marshamtoyhour #podcast #toytalk #Popmart #STS2019 #STS #Designertoys #CandieBolton #Vinylpulse #Mountaintoys   Episode Links -   STS website - http://www.toyshowchina.com/index.php/web/tide/sts_tide_info.html   Vinyl Pulse STS coverage - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpulse/   STS covergage from TTC - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/shanghai-toy-show-sts-2019-photo-recap-from-toybox852-x-designtoys-jang/   POP MART website - http://popmart.com/   CANDIE BOLTON - https://www.instagram.com/candiebolton/?hl=en   VINYLPULSE - https://www.vinylpulse.com/   POP MART Global Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popmartglobal/?hl=en   MOUNTAIN Toys - https://www.instagra

Episode Description: This week, you get to take a bite of a delicious ham sandwich because we welcome Gary’s better half to the show – Greg Ham! We discuss a variety of topics: April Fools pranks, blind box woes, collecting habits, Funko secret santa, twin perks, how Greg got into art and animation, who the heck is Guggimon, and more. Links: Kaws Companion Dunny (April Fools!) – https://www.spankystokes.com/2019/04/the-time-has-finally-come-kaws-teams-up.html Funko Egg Dog (April Fools!) - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuId-Rl24G/ Martian Toys Abominable Sno Cone Green Colorway - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuuMKoA1B5/ Kaws Kimpsons $14 Million Painting - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvvHVd1nXiR/ Alex Solis Turtlehead - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/turtlehead-by-alex-solis/ Alex Solis Steganography Art Book & Figure Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexmdc/steganography-art-book-and-figure-by-alex-solis Alex Solis DOES Dance! - https://www.instagram.com/p/BghJb-GBDa2/ To

Another week, another round of toy talk! We chat on the upcoming Shanghai Toy Show, tiny toys, some exciting news for Thimblestump Hollow, and more. Links: Shanghai Toy Show (STS) 2018 Recap Video - https://www.facebook.com/100013907082843/videos/609050652901832/ Unbox STS Booth Concept - https://www.facebook.com/unboxhk/photos/a.155057671217298/2200929866630058/?type=3&theater Coarse Toys x Popmart Little Voyagers Series - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/little-voyagers-mini-series-by-coarse-x-pop-mart/ Momoco Studio Shark Tooth - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/%E9%AF%8A%E9%AD%9A%E7%89%99%E7%89%99-shark-tooth-by-momoco-studio-x-funk-toy/ Merry Go Round Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/merrygoroundfamily/ Tangent Crystal Village Blind Box Series - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvV-Lt4n2o6/ Bubblez Seahorse by Isabel Roemisch - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/bubblez-by-ezee-toys-toycon-uk-release/ Tokidoki Sushi Car Minis - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmrrCoBpma/ George’s Col

Cut! Uncut! This week, the gang gets together for some good old-fashioned toy talk and discuss toy news and happenings in the scene. We cover Toycon UK, recent gallery shows and releases, and various leaks and sneaks. Links to all the goodies discussed below. Links: Toycon UK - http://www.toyconuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/toyconuk/   Toycon UK Poster Design - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu8lL_WnIkP/   Motchi Unicorn -  https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/motchi-unicorn-by-motchi-toys-x-mindzai/   Tomodachi Island - https://www.instagram.com/tomodachiisland/   Unbox Ziqi Dino in OG T-CON colorway - https://www.instagram.com/p/BuO1OMfHg-R/   Doktor A Sofubi - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/thomas-nosuke-tiffanyblue-edition-by-doktor-a-x-tomenosuke/   Horrible Adorables Dynamos and Whirligigs PIQ Show - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEtxM0lY3B/ https://www.piqgifts.com/collections/horrible-adorables   Instinctoy Minis - https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEt8c9hUZm/ Instinctoy Tokashi

This week, Cory of Strange Cat Toys makes his return and this time round we let him speak. We talk how Strange Cat began, challenges faced, expanding reach and inventory, Misappropriated Icon 2 show, producing toys, and more. Jess joins for a live reaction to some toys.

This week, Tyler Ham makes his return to the show. The gang gets caught up with what Tyler's been up to and powwow about resin bootlegs, cease and desists, Toy Fair finds, Unruly Industries, Kaiju Dunny Battle series, and more. #marshamtoyhour #marsham #toytalk #podcast #designertoys #unrulyindustries #sideshow #kidrobot #clutter

This week, Gary and George are joined by custom and art bros, DrilOne and Leecifer. They share stories of their toy genesis, toy family bonds, collecting, customs, conventions, and much more.   Links  http://instagram.com/drilone https://www.instagram.com/leecifer1 Flickr.com/DrilOne  DrilOne.com