Top 5 OMFG Figures for Series 4

We posted HERE that the voting had begun to find October Toys next 5 mini figs for OMFG Series 4. After 146 very cool entries, 540 votes and 25 days here is the top 5 OMFG figures for series 4 voted by those on the October Toys forum.

"Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit designs and to everyone who participated in voting! There were so many great entries!" - Aylene Gaspar

Here is the list of designs and their creators: Treewitched" designed by MudMorox (sculpted by GormTransMonster), "The Wooly Wisp" designed & sculpted by Billy Parker, "Bull's Eye" designed by Raging Nerdgasm (sculpted by George Gaspar), "The Siren" designed by Corwin Webb, and "Fossil Freak" designed by GSilverfish. 

Congratulations to those who were the winning votes and we can't wait to see these little beauties come to life. We'll keep you up to date on the Kickstarter campaign starts, but if you'd like to see all 146 entries go HERE.

Wear Your Favorite Mini-Fig

This could be the new craze that sweeps nation or for weddings at least, as the guys over at The University of Muscle posted today the work of Brandon Waltz who created the awesome Custom Mini-Figure Boutonnieres for his wedding party. 

Most of them are of M.U.S.C.L.E. origin but STROLL from O.M.F.G. Series 1 looks like he strolled into the group. If you'd like to know more about these or learn how Brandon did it, go here.

Rufus Enlists OMFG New Recruits

Rufus has enlisted his very own OMFG Series 2 colorway with the very awesome 'New Recruits' army man green. 

The New Recruits mini figs contain the 5 OMFG Series 2 characters of Shirtle, Grimm Gourd, Cry-Borg, Cuddlehard & Puke Knight that are all package with exclusive header art by Rufus himself. 

To recruit your very own OMFG series 2 New Recruits check out Ruf’s store here.

Garbage Pail Kids MiniKins arriving this October

We mentioned here that Topps had decided to re-release the Garbage Pail Kids as mini-figures to collect, well coming this October get excited as the Garbage Pail Kids MiniKins will drop. 

Made soft revin and measuring approx 1" tall, which should sit nicely with the original Cheap Toys. 

There are some changes to this release however:

• 26 different mini-figures and stickers 

• Each "Single Blind Pack" will contain 2 mystery figures and two stickers

• Each "Jumbo Blind Pack" will contain 3 mystery figures, 1 visible figure, and four stickers Base version are fully-painted in multiple colors to match the original sticker 

• Chase versions are available in 4 different colors: Neon Blue & Neon Red (1:3 packs), Neon Green (1:4 packs), Neon Yellow (1:12 packs)

It appears that the chase versions will be the real collectors items due to their similarity to the original Cheap Toys. In this latest GPK release Topps will produce a massive 130 figure MinKins complete set!

B.U.N.N.Y.W.I.T.H. Mini Figs

DKE Toys presents the B.U.N.N.Y.W.I.T.H. (Based Upon Nearly Nothing, You Will Indulge in These Hares) figures. Designed by Alex Pardee and sculpted by George Gaspar these PVC mini figs of Bunnywith Siamese Twin, Bunnywith Mesmerizing Eye, Bunnywith No Legs, Bunnywith Hammerhead, and Bunnywith…Um…Nothing.

The 2.5" tall B.U.N.N.Y.W.I.T.H. characters are available in white, red, purple, blue and the traditional peachy M.U.S.C.L.E. style color with each display box contains 50 figures or 2 complete bagged sets of 25 (5 figures in 5 colors). 

Look out for these at your favorite designer toy retailer.

OMFG! Series 4 Now Needs Your Vote!

October Toys is currently taking votes for their successful min fig series OMFG!  Now into series 4 there is whopping 146 very cool entries to choose from. 

You can go to the October Toys forum here and enter your vote for what you think are the top 5 designs. Voting closes May 24 so get voting to help contribute towards OMFG series 4 now.

US teacher pitches Muppets idea to LEGO

A 39-year-old teacher has created a selection of mini figs and play-sets based on the Muppets. Quinn Rollins has pitched his idea using the LEGO Cuusoo website, which allows users to vote for their favourite fan-made creations. Those with 10,000 votes will be officially reviewed by LEGO, and one will be chosen for production every three months, with Rollins Muppets sets currently 7,500 votes short of an official LEGO review.

LEGO Cuusoo has already seen a Back to the Future LEGO set enter production, and LEGO Legend of Zelda reviewed.

Rollins has created 40 Muppet LEGO mini figs including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and even Gonzo. Although the mini figs aren't to a standard we would expect from LEGO, it is the idea that counts with LEGO Cuusoo voters. If his idea makes it into production, Rollins will receive one per cent of the royalties from all sales made and the admiration of a lot of Muppets fans.

If you would like to help Quinn Rollins get the Muppets into possible production vote here.

Is C3PO Worth His Weight In Gold?

When Han called C3PO "Golden Rod" little did when know someone would make that happen with this Custom 24K Gold Plated Star Wars C3PO Lego Mini Fig. 3PO is available on eBay and it's designer lisbranike75 explains that the gold is real and it was plated by a very sophisticated process:

"This minifigure was chrome plated using Real 24k Gold. This minifigure is made with genuine Lego Plastic parts that have been Chrome Plated using a Vacuum Metalization Process (which vaporizes Aluminum and 24k GOLD to create the chrome plating effect). The Torso is made with a High quality water slide decal seal. It is clear coated to provide great wear protection for play or display." - lisbranike75

You have to admit the shine on this mini fig droid is amazing and would really be a great addition to any collection. To see more pics or even make a bid for the Golden Rod then head over to eBay!

Man-E-Toys have 6 Critters

In celebration of 4/20, Tru:Tek of Man-E-Toys is presenting their latest batch of Designer and Sculptor The Amazing Zectron's Critters inspired mini figure!

The 1.5" tall edition has been cast in a mix of green, yellow and red flexible rubber. Limited to only 6 copies worldwide and comes with an exclusive 4:20 stereogram 'magic eye' header card. The Critters will be available for $15 each, April 20 at Man-E-Toys. 

Gold Bonus for Lego Mini Fig Series 10

Like a scene from Willy Wonka, Lego is offer a rear golden tick, or should we say Golden Mini Fig. 

Series 10 has a Gold Bonus Figure and they are 1 of 5000 world wide and are event numbered in the bag. Here's what Lego said:

"Rumor has it that somewhere out there is a very special Minifigure known as Mr. Gold. Shining and golden from the top of his tall top hat to the tips of his toes, he may be discovered in all sorts of unexpected places, but he never seems to turn up exactly when and where you’re looking for him. According to legend, Mr. Gold will bring you luck if you happen to spot him…or is it that you’ll need to have a lot of luck to find him? Either way, everybody wants to find the mysterious Golden Minifigure – but only a fortunate few will succeed!"

Some sources say he is fully chromed, but since nobody had actually photographed one yet, doubts remain. Pictures of him appear more pearl gold or metallic gold.

So with no reports yet on Mr Gold being found, do you have what it takes to find one?