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Comment on Phalanx Studio’s Strange Pinocchio by Collin David

Collin David — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:42:15 +0000

Thanks for the info on this! I admit, I tried and could not figure out the meaning.

Comment on Phalanx Studio’s Strange Pinocchio by Wind

Wind — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:04:39 +0000

If you are from Taiwan (or familiar with Taiwan’s news), then you’d understand their humor. Bianocchio is inspired by the recent Taiwanese ex-president Chen Shui-Bian’s scandel. Chen is facing quite a few corruption charges, suspected of taking several millions (possibly billions) of dollars in bribe. With evidence piling up, so are Chen’s lies. Hence, Bianocchio.

Comment on Wreck the Hallz Teddy Troop Custom Show by Collin David

Collin David — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:05 +0000

Oh, you West Coasters! Ronkonkoma is way far off in Long Island, 50 or 60 miles East of the far-superior Brooklyn! I bet we all look the same to you too!

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by justin

justin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:58:36 +0000

this yeti is mad because he’s realizing that all of the ice is melting due to global warming and that we need to keep the earth clean so i can reproduce little yeti’s.

Comment on Letter Pressed Ensures Vinyl Toy Artists Leave a Lasting Impression by Jeremy Brautman

Jeremy Brautman — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:26:08 +0000

OK everybody, get your last minute guesses in over the next 24 hours. We’re gonna close this out at 3PM PST tomorrow and announce the winner after that.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by LEOF

LEOF — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:56:43 +0000

This Yeti is mad because he is assuming that i will not win this contest, so if i win, the yeti will be happy !! its easy . . so if you guys want to this Yeti to be happy, i should win this contest. Is that, or he is just mad beacuse his imaginary friend was converted to a log on fire.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Nick

Nick — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:21:19 +0000

Yeti is raging mad due to his lack of fearful presence in the media. In the 70’s, yeti was as real and feared as cancer, now, he’s just a camping bed-time myth. Yeti want’s to bring back the fear.

And steal your fire.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by deanomeano

deanomeano — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:04:37 +0000

Yeti is angry because of worldwide climate change.

The last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and worldwide temperatures have climbed an average 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit / 0.8 degree Celsius. In Alaska, western Canada, and eastern Russia, temperatures have risen at twice the global average, and Arctic ice, glaciers and mountain snows are rapidly disappearing.

Under water, coral reefs, which are highly sensitive to small changes in water temperature, is suffering from the worst bleaching, also called “die-off,” ever.

Yeti wants humankind to do something about it, because global warming affects Yeti and his home. Our home.

Oh, and Yeti reads National Geographic, where he obtained this information. Pretty much verbatim. Yeti doesn’t mind plagiarism.

Comment on Letter Pressed Ensures Vinyl Toy Artists Leave a Lasting Impression by Jessica Russo

Jessica Russo — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:10:23 +0000

oh man there is a local artist here in st louis named dan zettwoch who’s stuff would look incredible!
http://danzettwoch.com/

Comment on Letter Pressed Ensures Vinyl Toy Artists Leave a Lasting Impression by Mark

Mark — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:23:50 +0000

We love Joe. In fact he was the first in our new trading card line (Michael Slack is coming up). And Joe will be doing more stuff with us through the years. Here’s his trading card (these are given free with orders of $30 or or you can buy small packs for $5, but these are all sold out):

http://letterpressed.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-trading-card-series.html

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Kylo76

Kylo76 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:34:48 +0000

Yeti is angry because it took so long for this toy to come out, grrrr…..

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Luis Orlich

Luis Orlich — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:16:18 +0000

This Yeti is really mad becuase he just realized that the fire on his log is fake, and he needs that fire ( a real one )to build a time machine, so he can get back with his girlfriend that was killed by the smog, because he does not find the cereal in the kitchen. And he needs to have breakfast fast because he is already late to go to work, and his boss probably will yell at him.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by jason

jason — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:05:45 +0000

Yeti is angry because he has a tooth ache. C’mon, am i the only one to watch those friggin’ christmas specials?…

(man i’m old)

Comment on Letter Pressed Ensures Vinyl Toy Artists Leave a Lasting Impression by Luvyatoo

Luvyatoo — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:03:27 +0000

Woah, I totally second Joe Scarano.
A quick Google search & I was pretty blown away. Quite fantastic work!

Another good ‘un: Daniel Johnston

Comment on Toy2R Qee Forums Now Open by Karicyamini

Karicyamini — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:52:55 +0000

I am here at a forum newcomer. Until I read and deal with the forum.
Let’s learn!

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by will

will — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:14:59 +0000

The yeti is angry because kaw’s ashtray cost 95 and yeti one cost 5 dollars

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by makkinoso

makkinoso — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:43:53 +0000

The yeti is angry. it’s too cold.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by ZGiSH

ZGiSH — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:03:44 +0000

Who WOULDN’T be mad if they were to be given posession of in a contest in where random people would make online comments about why your mad.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Muckynabb

Muckynabb — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:59:07 +0000

“Gama-Go health plan no have dental!!!!!!”

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by blakewest

blakewest — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:01:18 +0000

Yeti is not mad. He made faces as child and it froze that way, just like mama said it would.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Ry Guy

Ry Guy — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:43:23 +0000

:: Yeti carefully pours himself a night cap and sits down at his frozen computer to vent on the Golog Blog::

“The bane of my existence: Failing to adhere to common ‘Yeti-quette’…

Upon venturing out of the ice cave yesterday for the first time in months, I have come to the conclusion that the greatest threat to a Yeti’s privacy comes simply from the beasts closest to us. Suffocating. Unbearably close. I don’t understand the seeming lack of the need for personal space. Call me unpleasant. Call me grouchy and isolated from the world. However, there are a few times of day, circumstances, and places in which conversation—no matter how pleasant or how pertinent—is absolutely inappropriate.

1) Before my morning cup of Yet-spresso… Do. Not. Talk to me. I live in a friggin ice cave and no, I did NOT have a good night’s sleep! If possible, I prefer you not even be in the same room. If this is unavoidable, and our simultaneous presence in a room happens, conversation is to be avoided like the plague. I will not make eye contact, and I better not so much as feel your eyes on me. If such detection takes place, you may lose one (or possibly both) of the aforementioned sensory apparatuses.

2) If I am angry or in a human-devouring rage, do not talk to me. And do NOT try to talk me out of it. Leave me with my sighs of frustration, furrowed brow, and angry Yeti ways. I’m angry. I’ll get over it…eventually. Anger is natural, normal, and dare I say extremely enjoyable at times…

3) Closed cave doors. They indicate something. If you knock, and I do not answer, this is not so much a hint as another, symbolically louder way of saying, “Fuck off and don’t talk to me.” If you are concerned for my physical health or well-being, you needn’t. Seriously. Bother me again, and I will literally treat you as the human popsicle you truly are.

From my ice cave to yours, thanks for the opportunity to share the rage…”

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Matt

Matt — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:46 +0000

Yeti is pissed because some jerk froze a block of ice to his foot at the last cryptozoology kegger after he passed out. Everybody knows it was chupacabra, but nobody has any real proof.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by John"Spanky"Stokes

John"Spanky"Stokes — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:09:15 +0000

This is an obvious answer…someone pooped in his morning cereal…duh!

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Mister Nobody

Mister Nobody — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:05:52 +0000

yeti is mad becuase he was frozen in ice for a long long time, before people even existed and yetiss were still abundant. unfortunately, an explorer unfroze him with a hairdryer in the middle of vegas and he is confused by the flashing lights and goes on a mad rampage.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Jason B.

Jason B. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:40:23 +0000

Yeti is mad because someone made off with the marshmellows he was planning to toast for S’mores after dinner!

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by J

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:16:40 +0000

mad?
you ever been constipated in a freezing ice cave? THAT will make you mad.

Comment on Letter Pressed Ensures Vinyl Toy Artists Leave a Lasting Impression by Jeremy Brautman

Jeremy Brautman — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:45:47 +0000

What about Pete Wentz or that guy from My Chemical Romance? (OK, I’m playing the contest in a parallel universe where the goal is to suggest ‘biggest douches.’)

A real answer (in this universe) though: How about 4 comments up, the commenter: Joe Scarano!

Comment on Letter Pressed Ensures Vinyl Toy Artists Leave a Lasting Impression by Luvyatoo

Luvyatoo — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:40:21 +0000

Howsa bout something from:

Robert Williams
Voltaire
Ken Keirns

Or - what about PJ Loughran? I don’t think he’s done toys, really. More of an illustrator / graphic designer / art director. Not sure how many people will know him, but his work is top notch in terms of quality & client list. I’d love to see this guy swayed into the designer toy realm.

Or - what about giving Mister Cartoon a shot?

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Sam

Sam — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:35:45 +0000

Yeti is so mad cos even that big flame on his club is not keeping him warm

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Matt

Matt — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:34:50 +0000

Nobody laughed at his “snow balls” joke:(

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Gary

Gary — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:57:49 +0000

Yeti is mad because the summer Olympics just ended and he has to carry that torch for 2 more years till he can devour the attendees of the 2010 winter Olympics held in his hometown.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by skeeter

skeeter — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:41:18 +0000

Yeti aka Abominable Snowman was getting piss drunk with his brother Frosty the Snowman. Yeti just can’t handle his liquor like good old Frosty can and wakes up covered in yellow snow.

Oh what will happen to Frosty, when Yeti gets his hands on him. We shall find out…

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:21:49 +0000

Of course, this is a female yeti, and she is super mad at her husband who came home from work… late. Again… So as soon as she hears the snow on the trees outside fall, she grabs the torch and kicks the door down “What is the meaning of this!?!? This is the FIFTH time you were late this week! What have you been doing!?!” So, the husband turns to his side, scratched his head, and replys, “Uh… I… was just going to… Uh I mean I was heading to… uh… the store to grab some… more torch sticks to heat up this cave.” She bought it and they went in and watched some Desperate Housewives together.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by mistuh_thye

mistuh_thye — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:20:57 +0000

Yeti Had just come down from the mountains to the small bavarian village in the valley for His favorite time of year, OKTOBERFEST! He wondered into the largest Bier House in town to get signed in for the big tournament. The Yeti was known for his drinking prowess in the past and was currently the 10 year running das boot champion. Many a villager cowered away or stammered in awe as he marched to the front of the line, all accept the strange man in the front. Yeti tapped on his shoulder and gasped in surprise as none other than Deathbot turned around grinning a wicked grin and wearing his finest liederhosen. Yeti had heard of the tales of a strange robot going from town to town defeating even the greatest bier drinkiner and now he was here. Yeti new it would be a tough night. Both the opponents easily blew by the meager offerings of opponents the village had to offer and soon it was time for the final clash of these two titans of drinking. The crowd fell to a hush as they prepared to see some of the greatest drinking ever seen in this village. 6 boots were placed in front of each contender. Even as he towered above the table making the boots look like mere tumblers the yeti was for the first time of the night nervous as he looked over at deathbot with his cold calculating grin. Soon the contest was underway. each opponent easily put each bier down. After the first three glasses yeti had gained a slight advantage and continued on to the fourth. Deathbot finished his third grinned and pressed a button on his arm before starting to his fourth beer. Unbeknownst to every this button called his accomplices to the table in case of emergency. Soon deathbot II was slinking through the crowd unnoticed, just as he got to the table the contenders were halfway through their last beer. Deathbot II took action and sent a high voltage zap from his eyes to yeti’s bum. This caused yeti to jump and drop his beer disqualifying him and making deathbot the winner. Yeti turned around to protest and get a look at his attacker and saw the second deathbot slinking away. He tried to grab him but was pushed away by the throngs of villagers pushing towards their new champion. With a great rage yeti punched through the crowd and a wall and ran back towards his cave. Even as we speak he now races towards the village with furious rage and his trusted burney stick to exact his revenge on the cheating robots and reclaim his rightful title as town drunk.

Comment on Win a Big Vinyl Yeti from GAMA-GO by Jimmy Foo

Jimmy Foo — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:16:20 +0000

He’s angry because someone set fire to his icecream.