May 15, 2013

Billy & Chucky Plush from Mezco

Two of horror's most infamous playthings of the damned, Chucky of Child's Play and Billy the Saw puppet from the Saw movie series is Mezco's next release titled 'Fear of Cinema'. 


The menacing movie murders stand at 8" tall, come as a set of 2 plush figures and can be pre-ordered here for a September release.

The SDCC Funko 57 Exclusives


Funko released hints on all 57 SDCC exclusives they’ll have at the show and offering you the opportunity to get all 57 exclusives and save some cash at the same time. 

Funko is allowing a pre-buy option which will save you $151 and buyers in the US get free shipping, outside the US need to pay shipping. Here is the list (click on to enlarge):


To purchase all the Funko 2013 SDCC exclusives for $799.00, email sales@funko.com and they’ll instruct you on what to do next. Do you know what they all are? 

Hulk Smash Minimates

Diamond Select’s next release is Marvel's box set of Hulk Through the Ages, Minimate style. 


You will be able collect the four alternate personalities of the Hulk as Joe Fixit, The Maestro, Barbarian Hulk and Composite Hulk (Red and Green). 


The four Minimates are in a nicely designed window display packaging and can be pre-order here or your local comic store with an expected release of June 5.

May 14, 2013

The Horndribbles Plush Monsters

The Horndribbles are a series of four monster plush characters Hux, Meeks, Mosby and Zapp from artists Lucas Richards and Devon Braun.



"Explorers Playground Inc. has created “The Horndribbles” just for you! Our products show those children in your life, and the inner child in you, how to learn through being creative, passionate and unafraid to explore the world. The Horndribbles are friendly, and fun-loving, monsters."




The 15" tall plush toys of fun can be purchased from The Horndribbles store here.

Uglydolls Kick it with The Ave

It looks like the Uglydolls plans for world domination are in effect as they have partnered with The Ave Venice to offer custom printed Uglydoll Converse Chucks.  



The collection will feature four different Ugly Doll designs ready to be printed to white Chucks using The Ave’s patented process of their on-demand custom printed apparel company. 



The so if your an Uglydolls or Coollectable kicks fan then these exclusive Chucks are available online here for you.

Paul Shih's Double Release


Paul Shih is having a double release this Friday of the last remaining 'Bevil Aqua' and 'Sushi Kaiju' post last weeks Chromacon.




First on offer is the very cute hand cast and painted 'Bevil Aqua Edition' that is only limited to 10 pieces.


Followed by 'Sushi Kaiju Sakura Flavoured' which is also hand cast  and painted edition is only limited to 10 pieces. Both will available May 17 here so be quick to secure your deliciously awesome collectable from Paul Shih.


Thunderbirds are Go!

Thunderbirds fans rejoice as UK-based toy company Vivid has been named master toy partner in Europe and Australasia for Thunderbirds are Go! 


The original series remake from ITV Studios, Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop that will premiere in 2015.


Vivid will produce a range of branded toys that include figurines and vehicles, play sets, die cast models, role play and dress up toys, construction toys, board games and puzzles. The products will launch in the UK in 2015 alongside the premiere of the new series, 50 years after its first television debut.

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.

Super7's 12th Anniversary Lucky Bags

The Super7's 12th Anniversary Lucky Bags are coming May 25! Each bag contains 9 vinyl figures, including 4 brand-new sculpts, 2 D.O.A. Figures, unpainted test-shots, hand-painted customs and more! The toys usually featured in the Lucky Bags are exclusive to Super7and won’t be released afterwards.


Lucky Bags contain 9 figures total, $300 each, available May 25 at the Super7 Store and then Online May 26 here.

WWE Wrestles With Building Bricks


WWE has signed an exclusive deal with The Bridge Direct for a new construction (lego type) toy range based on events and characters from the popular sports entertainment platform.


This will also mark the first time the WWE have been included in a construction toy category. The range will include figures, accessories and construction bricks to 'build your very own' play-sets (not actual picture above). Nothing else to go on yet other than the toy line is expected to begin rolling out from May 2014.

Garfield is Back Turning Heads


Aurora World is bringing back the popular 1980s plush 'Garfield' suction cup toy but with a modern twist.
“Aurora has high expectations for the new Garfield licence. The plush toys have a great look and feel to them, perfectly capturing the essence of Garfield’s character." - Mark Hilder, Product Development Manager
The suction cup toy usually seen in car windows includes a head-turning feature and demonstrates Garfield’s “power of Catitude”, says the company. It will join three other new plush toys that are 8", 11" and 15" variants. No other information on when or where you can purchase the new Garfield but we'll keep you posted.

Vinyl Destination is up for Sale

Have you ever thought that running your own Designer Toy shop in South Africa? Well now you can as Vinyl Destination is up for Sale! 


So what do you get if you decide to buy it:

  • A trusted and registered business with the CIPC.
  • A webstore powered by a reliable and reputable e-commerce backbone that offers great support.
  • All current stock on hand.
  • Take over of all social media profiles (1000+ Twitter followers, 600+ Facebook likes, 500+ Instagram Followers, Blog, YouTube Channel, Pinterest account).
  • Wholesale connections with leading worldwide toy distributors and companies.
  • 2 month advisory support from myself in how everything runs and works. (longer times are negotiable if desired).
If you think this sounds like a pretty sweet deal and would like to know more about how you can be the new owner of Vinyl Destination then go here.