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nicolas - who has written 102 posts on ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected.
Pop culture writer, and a geek who grew up on The Black Hole, Krull, and Saturn 3. Obsessed with Transformers, Battle Beasts, and 100 Bullets. Trying to keep his kaiju purchases down to $100 a week. Couldn't name all 50 states and capitals, but could tell you the most efficient order to beat all Mega Man bosses. Don't let him in the sun. Don't get him wet. Don't feed him after midnight.
Hellboy Figure is SDCC Exclusive
Following a glorious opening weekend for Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Mezco strategically announced their latest SDCC exclusive figure, Locker room Hellboy. Following a scene from the movie (I won’t ruin anything, except apparently earth bound specters need a shower too) the figure comes with a towel, a six pack, and of course, The Samaritan. [...]
Continue reading...This Bootleg Really Sucks
Monday, July 14, 2008
I dare you…no…I challenge you to find someone who sucks more than Sucklord. His name pretty much states everything there is to know about him, and he’s always come up with the most unique action figures including Chronos: Time Wasters of Infinity, Cosmo-Douche, and Galactic Jerkbag. Now he’s gone so far as to [...]
Continue reading...LASK Kaiju at SDCC
Friday, July 11, 2008
The LA Skull Krew (AKA LASK) is prepping their first toy release, H the Hydrogen Monster. This cool looking Kaiju brings old skool Japanese monsterism to LA. H is coming in two different colorways and both glow in the dark. The blue guy is $60 and can be ordered from the [...]
Continue reading...Dethklok Rain Hellfire Upon San Diego
Friday, July 11, 2008
To channel all that is unholy in the world, Shocker Toys had to look no further than the rock gods of the show Metalocalypse. The show follows Dethklok (think Mayhem meets Jem and the Holograms) through their exploits as they sing hits like Mermaider and Brief Case Full Of Guts. Fan base is [...]
Continue reading...Femme Fatale Predator Strikes
Friday, July 11, 2008
The guys over at Hot Toys are bringing a new installment to the Aliens Vs. Predator line, and this time it’s of the fairer sex. I say “fairer sex” knowing that female Predator Machiko is a warrior who can hang with the boys. Same ass-kicking, alien slaying, dreadlock wearing predator only prettier. [...]
Continue reading...Zombie Slaying Bertie Only At SDCC
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Alright, stop whatever it is you’re doing. Wherever you are, stop reading this immediately. Ashley Wood just announced that there’s yet ANOTHER variant to Bertie the Pipebomb! This one (dubbed Zombies Vs. Robots Bertie) is only available from the IDW store starting today. Even more maddening is the fact that this [...]
Continue reading...Afro Vs. Kuma Live At SDCC
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Organic Hobby has announced their SDCC exclusives and it involves two of my favorite anime. First up is the Hellsing character Alucard (spell that backwards to figure out his story) with a PVC figure. The figure, entitled “Search and Destroy Vol. 1 - Awaiting” is going to be about 5″ tall and is [...]
Continue reading...Die Cast Transformer Lands at SDCC
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
I long for the days of die cast metal robots. When toys were bashed and beaten together, and nothing could ever be broken. Jet Fire and Optimus were indestructible, and Megatron was just a big freakin’ gun. The weight and sturdiness was unmatched in metal and you knew that when you heaved [...]
Continue reading...Taiwan One Up’s San Diego
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
I know, I know. I should be grateful that I live in California, and that SDCC is only a few hour drive away. But I look at all the One Up stuff available for the Taipei Toy Festival, and I think “Couldn’t Taiwan just be somewhere near Alcatraz?” One Up has a [...]
Continue reading...MINDstyle And Olivas Do Lotto at SDCC
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
MINDStyle and Kathie Olivas are at it again with their newest SDCC release. This Benny and Red Bird (Cool version) is going for $150 and will be available at the MINDstyle booth (#4249). I really dig this colorway, though nothing can beat the amazing paint scheme of the NYCC Red Bird release. [...]
Continue reading...Eric Joyner Talks Toys and An Exclusive First Peek
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Normally when someone mentions donuts I think of coffee, policemen, and whatever the opposite of a phallic symbol would be. That is unless you’re talking about artist Eric Joyner, who is most noted for his paintings of donuts doing battle with robots in classic American surroundings. Not your standard pairing, but it’s what [...]
Continue reading...Uglycon Attacks On Two Fronts
Monday, July 7, 2008
If you were one of the people that was disappointed you weren’t going to get to see David Horvath or Sun-Min at Comic-Con this year, fear not! You’ll have two solid chances to see them in Japan and New York later this year. If you’re around Tokyo on October 10th, stop by Stitch [...]
Continue reading...Breaking News: Kozik Likes Anarchy
Monday, July 7, 2008
Jamungo is back with some great San Diego Comic Con news. Frank Kozik seems to have his hands in just about everything SDCC right now (from his Clockwork Beethoven, to a custom Zog, and somehow finding some time to sit down with ToyCyte to get interviewed) and now he’s even got a collab with [...]
Continue reading...Ashley Wood Brings Death To Life
Monday, July 7, 2008
Good lord, he just won’t stop! Ashley Wood keeps giving update upon update with stuff coming out almost every week. We’ve seen his Nom De Plume figure (ahead of schedule no less), his Bertie and Dirty Deeds variant, and even his Bramble 1/1 scale character (in progress)! Now he’s prepping multiple art books (including a [...]
Continue reading...Spidey and Daredevil Get Bronze Bath
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Sideshow Collectibles and Bowen designs have been doing some cool stuff with the faux-bronze paint scheme. Their Captain America, Wolverine, and Dr. Doom were pretty damn rad. This time around they’re releasing Odin, his boy Thor, Spidey, and Daredevil with the same bronze look. The Spidey and Daredevil look great. Spidey [...]
Continue reading...Mattel Announces San Diego Plans
Thursday, July 3, 2008
There’s some new Mattel updates for San Diego Comic Con. We’ve already reported on the Master’s of the Universe King Greyskull figure, and DC’s Lobo and Giganta figures, but now Mattel has released their full SDCC schedule! The highlights include Four Horseman Signing - A couple of the guys will be on hand to sign [...]
Continue reading...Gargamel Preps for SDCC With Exclusives
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Gargamel expert customizer and all around work horse, Koji Harmon, is prepping his new set of Tokoji Seijin for SDCC. If you remember his work with the Super7 Tokoji or with his last round of Kustom Koi, then I’m sure you’re just as excited as me to see the final product. The new [...]
Continue reading...Adventures In Babysitting
Friday, June 13, 2008
In case you needed another reason to go to the San Diego Comic Con this year, then Sideshow Collectibles is going to give it to you. It’s a variant of their Babysitter Zombie. If redheads weren’t your thing, then here’s a brunette that might be your style. She stands 12 inches tall (before [...]
Continue reading...NEW Ashley Wood Figure Set For Preorder
Friday, June 13, 2008
If you’re the guy that makes Bertie the Pipebomb, where do you go from there? Just announced last night on Ashley Wood’s blog, is the new 12″ figure Nom de Plume! This guy is the Dirty Deeds faceless commander, and the bio for Nom in the fine print of this haunting poster says: No [...]
Continue reading...Jedi Secura To Make San Diego Cameo
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Another new San Diego Comic Con release from Sideshow Collectibles! This time it’s a 12 inch Aayla Secura figure from Star Wars. Apparently she’s a Jedi badass, a general, and duel lightsaber wielding maniac, but I only remember her as getting blasted in the back by a clone trooper at the end of [...]
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