Background Ineligible for the armed services due to his small stature and sickly disposition, the patriotic Steve Rogers instead volunteered for a top-secret military experiment called “Project Rebirth.” Recognized for his valor and strategic aptitude, Rogers was injected with the Super-soldier Serum, which transfigured his cellular structure and transformed him into the perfect physical specimen. [...]
REVIEW: Aurora Mixed Glow Greasebat
Background Over the past few years, one of the most sought-after vinyl figures has been the Real Fighting Greasebat. Designed by Jeff Lamm, sculpted by Chauskoskis and manufactured by Monster Worship, this Japan-made vinyl figure has been the proverbial white whale for many a designer toy collector. Luckily, Monster Worship has released a new color [...]
REVIEW: Captain Jack Sparrow – DX Series
Background Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was released in May 2011 by Walt Disney Pictures. The adventure fantasy film is the fourth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series and focuses on Captain Jack Sparrow (again played by Johnny Depp) as he searches for the Fountain of Youth. Late in 2011, Hot [...]
REVIEW: Goofy Grin Monsters
Background The Goofy Grin Monsters is a new line of four plush characters who are...well...monsters with grins that could be considered goofy. Goofy Grin Village is a place where only monsters with the goofiest and biggest grins live. Each monster possesses special skills and a unique personality that they bring together to create an exciting [...]
DKE Toys, Miscellaneous, Toy Reviews
REVIEW: Close Up Fingerboard Gen4
Background For those of us who can't skateboard, there's always fingerboarding. Introduced back in the mid-1980's, the fingerboard has gone from keychain to cheap plastic boards to the highly detailed realistic wood boards described in this here review. The Paris-based Close Up has been producing fingerboards since 2006, and they tout some of the finest [...]
REVIEW: Gravescabs
Background The Gravescabs are a plush toy line (and podcast) from the mind of M. Amanuensis Sharkchild. The line consists of a base Skell character and several reversible plush covers – each one specific to a podcast episode. “The Gravescabs' story takes place in a land called The Peel. Here these whimsical entities heal wounded [...]
REVIEW: Stomper DIY
Background RocketDesign touts their Stomper vinyl as the first designer toy from Poland. This do-it-yourself platform toy has been released in a pair of DIY colorways (or lack-of-color-ways): White and Black. The Facts Stomper DIY Manufacturer: RocketDesign Artist: Michal Nowak Material: Rotocast vinyl Dimensions: 3” tall Points of Articulation: Zero Designs: White DIY; Black DIY [...]
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Hey Ramon! from Porlzilla
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Mezco’s Frankenstein
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Uglydolls: Mover and Handsome Panther
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Funko’s Alan & Carlos from The Hangover
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DIY Dude Special Deal
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Hot Toys: The Avengers – Loki
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A.G.papertoys is Their Own Boss
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Go Rangers’ Akaranger (Red Ranger)
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VISEone’s Comic Stripped “Venom”
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Win the Purple Polkadot Cavey Pilllow
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The crazy ragdoll cat lady: Those look amazing! I would be glad to re-home a c...
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dog balloon: These woodbees sound quite interesting. Thanks fo...
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Pieter: Dave, dont be an An(g)us, Biggie is the best. Wh...
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Katie Parker: They are absolutely awesome! These custom toys are...
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Jason: and 3 years later, we see Ugly Dolls in Target...
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