2013 PAPAs: Best Packaging
Choosing the best toy packaging is always a different venture. Is it the most attractive? The best to display? The easiest to open? Well, here are five examples that run … Read More
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2013 PAPAs: Best Sculpting
We start out the 2013 Plastic and Plush Awards with the Best Sculpting Award. The top five examples of excellent sculpting work are listed below: 5. Mike, Sulley, and Archie … Read More
2013 Plastic and Plush Awards: The PAPAs
It’s a little late, but the 2013 Plastic and Plush Awards (PAPAs) have been tabulated. Over the next week-plus, I will be announcing winners in the following categories. • Artist … Read More
REVIEW: Uglydoll: Eat Dat!
The third Uglydoll graphic novel from VIZ is called Uglydoll: Eat Dat!. The 80 page full color comic focuses on a central theme – food. Like the first two, David … Read More
REVIEW: Mystical Warriors of the Ring Series 1
Background The Mystical Warriors of the Ring toy line was created by Mark Vasquez and Fantastic Plastic Toys, with help from artist Jazyl Homavazir, sculptor Simon Grell, and prototype-master Marty … Read More
REVIEW: Hot Toys’ Joe Colton
Background G.I. Joe: Retaliation is the 2013 action film based on the Hasbro toy license. The second live-action G.I. Joe film is a follow-up to the 2009 box office success … Read More
REVIEW: Monsters University Cosbaby (S) Series
Background Monsters University is the 2013 prequel follow-up to the Disney•Pixar Monsters, Inc. Fans of the original film only had to wait 12 years to get their anticipated sequel, which … Read More
REVIEW: Captain Action Wave 3
Background Captain Action was originally released in 1966 as Ideal Toy Company’s answer to Hasbro’s G.I. Joe. Kids and collectors were able to dress him up in costumes of some … Read More
REVIEW: Ion Men – Uma-naut
Background Designed by Matts Walls (A.O.I.) and Daniel Smith (turboPISTOLA), the Ion Men are a series of 5” tall sofubi vinyl figures. The Ion Men are made up of a … Read More
REVIEW: AJ’s Toy Boarders – Snow Series 1
Background With the release of their Snow Series 1, The Original AJ’s Toy Boarders has expanded their boarding empire from skateboards to snowboards. Similar in appearance to those unforgettable little … Read More
REVIEW: Mike, Sulley, and Archie Deluxe Vinyl Set
Background Monsters University is the 2013 released prequel to the immensely popular 2001 film Monsters Inc. Starring most of the same characters and voice talent as the first film, the … Read More
REVIEW: Doctor Who TITANS – 10th Doctor Series
Background Earlier this year, Titan Merchandise released a blind-boxed vinyl toys series based on the classic BBC television program – Doctor Who. Based on the tenth incarnation of The Doctor, … Read More
REVIEW: MadKnits Minis
Background Kaitlin Juarez and Max Yax are the creative forces behind the MadKnits line of handmade plush creatures. They’ve been creating these little monsters for several years now, and have … Read More
REVIEW: Monster Factory – Buddy Mini
Background The Toronto-based Monster Factory has been crafting plush monsters for around 10 years now. They’ve grown from their original six monsters to over one hundred unique characters from dozens … Read More
New York Comic Con 2013 Photo Galleries
Throughout New York Comic Con 2013, we will be updating our various booth photo galleries, so that you can see what’s going on. Head over to the link below, as … Read More