Jun 19, 2009 | Crazy Label, Toy Reviews |
BackgroundYou might recall seeing Bubi Au Yeung’s Treeson character at some point in time over the past three years. Crazy Label’s original rotocast vinyl version won our 2006 Toy of the Year Award and the mini line of Baby Treesons was a runner-up this past year....
Jun 14, 2009 | Tonner Doll Co., Toy Reviews |
BackgroundYou might have heard of Twilight. The first book in the uber-popular saga - written by Stephenie Meyer - made its way to the silver screen in 2008. And with the second installment (New Moon) set to hit theaters later this year, movie merchandise is bound to...
Jun 13, 2009 | Rocket USA, Toy Reviews |
BackgroundYou probably remember Rocket USA’s Lubies line of softball sized plush animals. Between Series 1 and Series 2, they’ve decided to release a special character…the Flamingo.Yes, everyone’s favorite tacky lawn ornament (right alongside the gnomes or the bent...
Jun 9, 2009 | ESC-Toy, Toy Reviews |
BackgroundBack at New York Comic Con ‘09, Erick Scarecrow introduced collectors to a bundle of new characters and creations in vinyl, resin and plush. One of the figures he and ESC-Toy released was the Medusa rotocast vinyl. And while there were a limited number of...
Jun 8, 2009 | Tonner Doll Co., Toy Reviews |
BackgroundDiana Prince. Princess Diana of Themyscira. Whatever name she goes by, Wonder Woman is a superhero to be reckoned with. The DC Comics star first appeared in All Star Comics #8 in December 1941. So it’s sort of fitting that she was the first DC Stars...
Jun 6, 2009 | Disney, Toy Reviews |
BackgroundDisney’s Vinylmation series uses one of the most iconic cartoon characters – Mickey Mouse – as the basis for a blind-boxed line of platform toys. They recently released the Vinylmation Park 2 Series, which includes 12 different designs from 5 artists. The...