Jan 31, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards |
In an attempt to include 1:6 scale figures as well as larger figures in one category, we've created the "fully poseable" category. These figures have multiple points of articulation, usually include real cloth outfits and often have various...
Jan 30, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards |
Customizing is a skill and an art. It's one thing to be able to paint an amazing piece of artwork, but it's a completely different ballgame when you attempt to create that same artwork on an already existing vinyl figure. We've chosen our top...
Jan 29, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards |
What's the difference between a regular toy line and a mini line? Well, other than the obvious answer - the height - you can buy a whole bunch of these for the price of one regular vinyl figure. So, here are our top five picks for the best mini line...
Jan 28, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards |
A great sculpting job can turn an ordinary figure into something great. Likewise, a bad sculpting job can just ruin a character that had a ton of promise. We'd like to recognize the top five sculpting jobs of the past year. These are five...
Jan 27, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards |
While collectors are often torn between opening or leaving their toys in the package, it always helps to have well-produced (and attractive) packaging. So, here are our five favorites of the past year. 5. Dookie-Poo (Chaotic Unicorn)Designed like a little tree,...
Jan 26, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards |
It's that time of year again! We get to make our selections for the best toys of the past year. But don't fret, you'll also have a chance to choose your favorites in several different categories (what we call the Readers Choice section).The...