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This week, We roundhouse kick our opinions to your face on virtual DCon and online trolls.  Symbiosis "Yeti" edition -  https://martiantoys.com/products/symbiosis-yeti-by-sad-salesman-martian-toys-exclusive?_pos=1&_sid=3bd54ff03&_ss=r  

This week, We discuss several conventions(STS, DCon, GCon), Popmart/Instinctoy collaborations, Gary has a mail call, Theresa makes up a word, and much more.    Designercon http://www.designercononline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/designercon/ https://www.instagram.com/popshoplive/   STS (Shanghai Toy Show) coverage https://www.instagram.com/popmartglobal/ STS walkthrough video 1: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHOzYeNHyAx/ STS walkthrough video 2: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHRoytjniSZ/   G_Con http://sourcehorsemen.com/ http://www.legionscon.com/   Madl x Martian Toys mad spray can https://www.myplasticheart.com/mad-spraycan-mutant-og-street-by-mad/   Dumpster fire (Clown Edition) https://100soft.shop/collections/dumpster-fire/products/dumpster-fire-dumpo-vinyl   Instinctoy x Popmart muckey plush - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNOoIAhdl0/ monster fluffy light - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNPZT8Bz9F/   Chima group - crab doll sofubi shoes https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNTg7Znyi9/ w.instagram.com/zardapuya/reels/   Box Attack Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-rf1Dj-DRc  

This week, we discuss mail calls, customs, TTC advent calendar, distribution, unlicensed projects, stifling growth and success, and much more.   George KS Glyos https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyrG7CHvP8/  https://www.instagram.com/mightymaniax/  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocom/mighty-maniax-horror-and-gaming-inspired-glyos-action-figures    Doktor A Janky customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyxmgrD14n/   Rato kim box cat blinds - good example of straw/water line I was talking about https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOaui8Hyn2/   SpankyStokes custom show https://www.instagram.com/p/CFu2Dedlcve/    TTC Advent Calendar https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/ttc-designer-toy-advent-calendar-2020-release/ https://www.thetoychronicle.com/product/ttc-christmas-advent-calendar-2020/    Mainstream topic, Box Lunch, FY, Hot Topic 100 soft https://www.instagram.com/p/CFujyC8BrpG/ Mumbot https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2GKN0ntg7/    Starbucks Slave to the Siren, Pixel Buddah sculptor RXSeven https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4yghxA5Nx/ https://www.instagram.com/rxseven/ https://martiantoys.com/collections/slave-to-the-siren   Super crash bro https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzDlCJnNXW/   Zard a videos https://www.instagram.com/zardapuya/reels/

This week, we discuss Theresa’s recent Pop Shop experience, platforms a plenty, Coarse, a designer toy game in development, and more.   Blankos Block Party IG - https://www.instagram.com/playblankos/   Blankos Block Party video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CE78KMOHg0x/   DIY Stroll - https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/stroll-diy-white-vinyl Janky Series 3 reveal - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/superplastic-janky-series-three-is-here/   Janky Series 3 - https://superplastic.co/products/janky-series-three?variant=32789916319828   Coarse “You Used to Keep me Warm edition" -https://www.spankystokes.com/2020/09/you-used-to-keep-me-warm-loser.html

This week, the gang is back with a ton of toy talk. Theresa goes hypebeast, the George of old returns, and from this day forward, Gary will be known as Grandpa Ham.   Forbes Popmart article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ywang/2020/07/02/master-of-mystery-the-new-billionaire-whose-cult-favorite-toys-are-sold-at-random/#6e64007b42c6 Buff Monster x Ebay - https://www.ebay.com/e/_collectibles/buff-monster-trading-card-exclusive-2020 KayMayCreates - https://www.instagram.com/kaymaycreates/?hl=en Dumpster Fire vinyl toy - https://100soft.shop/collections/dumpster-fire Tears by Loney Weirdos - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/tears-weakness-series-pop-mart-aga-edition-by-lonely-weirdos/ Lonely Weirdos - https://www.instagram.com/lonelyweirdos/ UoUo Little Monsters -  https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/uouo-little-monsters-family-blindbox-series-from-boom-box Circus Boy Band - https://www.instagram.com/circusboyband/ Space Travel series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/cbb-space-travel-blind-box-by-circus-boy-band/ Connor Kriha - https://www.instagram.com/conn_kriha/ Leftover Toys - https://www.instagram.com/leftovertoys/ DTA Custom Canbot Show - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery/1320 Neo-Fighters Kickstarter -  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geoffmaxfield/neo-fighters-sofubi-mini-figure-series Curse of the 31 Customs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzynVVHziy/ Tara McPherson X Martian Toys “George’s Halloween Portrait” - https://martiantoys.com/collections/martian-toys/products/georges-halloween-portrait-vinyl-toy-sculpture-by-tara-mcpherson-x-martian-toy Pink Panther Shoeuzi  @ Ermsy - https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6oRqcJaJk/

After over a 5 month hiatus, the gang hops back in the podcast saddle. We discuss the pandemic’s effect on designer toys, cancelled events, virtual cons, Pop Shop live, UVD toys, Theresa’s customizing, Canbot Kickstarter, DTA’s and more.   Links: Canbot 3oz Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clutter/canbot-3oz-limited-edition-art-toy-blindbox-series   UVD Toys - https://www.instagram.com/uvdtoys/?hl=en   Pop Shop Live App - https://popshoplive.com/   Barbarian Rage Comic Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barbarianragecomic/barbarian-rage-comic-book-issue-1   Sponsors: 3Dretro.com - https://3dretro.com/ StrangeCat Toys - https://strangecattoys.com/ MyPlasticHeart - https://myplasticheart.com/ Spankystokes - https://spankystokes.com/ The Toy Chronicle - https://thetoychronicle.com/

This week, we touch a little on life changed since Covid-19, ToyCon UK, custom shows, toys purchased and more.    Links:   Birds of Prey Custom Show - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/birdsofafeathercustomshow/   Misappropriated Icon 3 custom show -  https://www.instagram.com/strangecattoys   Luaiso Lopez IG - https://www.instagram.com/luaiso_lopez/   Muffinman IG - https://www.instagram.com/muffinmansculpts/   Hai_Dee_Toys IG - https://www.instagram.com/hai_dee_toys/ Kaze Covid-19 - https://www.instagram.com/p/B90pnVCHCru/

This week we are joined by the adorably talented Jade Kuei from Mumbot. We discuss her recent and upcoming toys, production challenges, how much the toy community means to her, what it’s like being a Western woman living in an Eastern world, conventions, and much more. Links: Mossy the Moss Spirit vinyl toy - https://www.strangecattoys.com/products/mossy-the-moss-spirit-by-mumbot?_pos=1&_sid=57a34626b&_ss=r Mumbot online store - https://ghosting.bigcartel.com/products Bakumbaa - https://www.instagram.com/bakumbaa/

This week, the gang digs into the world of art collaborations - we cover the good and the bad, digging into what an art collaboration actually means, who has ownership, and recent examples of collaborations gone wrong. We also discuss some recent releases and upcoming shows. Links: Superplastic Jason Limon Particle Superjanky - https://www.myplasticheart.com/particle-superjanky-by-jason-limon-pre-order-ships-late-feb-2020/ The Collector by Coarse - https://www.coarselife.com/the_collector/ Puffy x Seed Arts Collab - https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rKaBMjMmK/ Mighty Jaxx Snow White vs Ariel - https://mightyjaxx.rocks/collections/djohan-hanapi/products/fairest-of-them-all-by-djohan https://mightyjaxx.rocks/products/happy-ending-under-the-sea Responses to Mighty Jaxx Ariel Release - https://www.instagram.com/p/B7n-FiAnVpE/ http://www.artasiapacific.com/News/SingaporeIllustratorAccusesToyCompanyOfPlagiarism https://geekculture.co/artist-djohan-accuses-singapore-toy-maker-mighty-jaxx-of-stealing-designs/ Popmart Ayla Animal Fashion Show Cancellation - https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tCqLMnilz/ Article on Quiccs x Adidas Deal - https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/style/style-profile/02/16/20/meet-quiccs-the-filipino-toy-designer-who-booked-a-two-year-deal-with-adidas Quiccs X Adidas Superstar NanoTEQ Bundles - https://www.vinylpulse.com/2020/02/superstar-nanoteq-bundles-by-quiccs-x-adidas.html  Creature Bazaar - https://www.instagram.com/creature_bazaar/ Toycon UK - https://www.instagram.com/toyconuk/ DTA Nominations - https://www.designertoyawards.com/nomination-create   Sponsors: Strangecat Toys - Use promo code "Marsham" for 10% off 3DRetro  MyPlasticHeart - Use code "Toyfam" for free shipping on orders of $75 of more within the states The Toy Chronicle Spankystokes  

This week, we are joined by guest Timothy Patrick - producer and director of the Master Casters documentary. We take a peek behind the curtain to learn more about how the documentary came to life and delve into the world of bootlegs. We also touch on the Coronavirus and the effect it’s having on the toy industry. Master Casters IG - https://www.instagram.com/mastercasters_/?hl=en Master Casters on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVLWQQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+casters&qid=1581007769&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Indie[Film]Grit Podcast - http://www.indiefilmgrit.com/ Toy Masters on SYFY Wire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tydDR9jD-A&t=204s

Hello 2020! Did you miss us? We’re back from our extended holiday break and kicking off season 5 with some toy talk. We discuss some new toy related shows, recent purchases, blind box releases, and more. Episode Notes -  Clutter Talks - https://www.youtube.com/user/cluttermagazine UrbanRobotCat Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/urbanrobotcat/ Master Casters Documentary - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVLWQQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=master+casters&qid=1581007769&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 LADbible Custom Toy Episode - https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/441270623226418/UzpfSTYxODA4MzU1MzozMDYwNjExMjk0OTk0MTQ6MTA6MDoxNTgzMDQ5NTk5OjQ2NTY5NjIwMTI5MjUwMjI5MjE/ DTA nominations - https://www.designertoyawards.com/nomination-create Red Mutuca Exquisite Corpse Mix & Match Dunny Series - https://www.myplasticheart.com/exquisite-corpse-dunny-series-by-red-mutuca-studios-blind-box/ SpankyStokes Exquisite Corpse Dunny Unboxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSOm5goEqJE   Kaiju Hunting Series 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/B7iosjBHSQh/ Halftoys Babies Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babydinos/halftoys-babies-adorable-sensory-toys Squibbles Ink Globfish - https://squareup.com/store/squibblesink/ Invisible Creature Space Tower - https://www.invisiblecreature.com/shop/space-tower Salmon Sunset Woopers - http://www.superham.com/shop

While we await the start of season 5, enjoy a compilation of every game played of Designers and Dragons from Season 2. Designers and Dragons was a designer toy centric take on Dungeons and Dragons. Skinner and his evil horde of mercenaries had taken over the Pasadena Convention Center and threatened the demise of DesignerCon. George, Carlos East, along with guest players Kris Butiong and Colus Havenga embark on a strange adventure to stop Skinner and save DCon. 

It took us a minute, but the gang finally gets together to do a recap of Designer Con 2019. We discuss our experiences, favorite toy sightings, fun moments, and more. Links: https://www.thetoychronicle.com/lists/seen-at-designer-con-2019-upcoming-releases/    Silk and Thistle - https://www.instagram.com/silkandthistle/?hl=en   Mezco Radioactive Upper Cut Cyber Rider - https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k8Eh2gbdQ/   Diego Estolano -  https://www.instagram.com/p/B5OnbeAHETw/ https://www.instagram.com/daeo/?hl=en   $pin ‘n Spend Enamel Pin - http://www.brokepiggyinc.com/shop/   EyeJack Prosthetic Reality Book - https://eyejackapp.com/products/prosthetic-reality-book

This week, the gang reflects back on DesignerCon's early beginnings and preview what's to come.  DCon photo albums - https://www.flickr.com/photos/designercon/with/4878055725/ Blackie the Cat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/blackie-the-cat-release-by-gary-baseman-x-flat-bonnie-dcon2019/ Unreal by Lauren -  https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/unreal-by-lauren-tsai-x-medicom/ Cursed Cranberry KillKat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/cursed-cranberry-kill-kat-release-by-andrew-bell-x-strange-cat-toys/ KUB by Mike Fudge x UVD toys - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/strange-cat-toys-exclusive-kub-teal-by-mike-fudge-x-uvd-toys/?amp The Collector Edition Zero Coarse X Rotofugi - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-collector-edition-zero-by-coarse-x-rotofugi/ Stego by Tony Bui - https://www.instagram.com/p/B43be_igQ8A/ Motley Miscreations Wendigo - https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SlpYPHJbA/ Scott Tolleson Dunny WNDGO - https://www.instagram.com/p/B42oJbNgbPy/ Andrew Bell Dead Zebra Shop - https://shop.deadzebra.com

This week, in our first ever unedited episode, the gang discuss Halloween treats, kids meals, conventions, a toy den, and more. Gary gets in trouble.....again. Show Notes Alex Pardee Cornelius Candemon - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VNhavp2hb/ Zard Apuya - https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VvspOlr2D/ Popmart -  https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Cle6yHs-J/ BigBigCon - https://www.instagram.com/toysrevil Happy Meal 40th - https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/mcdonalds-brings-back-retro-happy-meal-toys-nostalgic-play-boost-restaurant-visits/2212106?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=adage&utm_content=f1148ba6-9424-4a35-b84a-2ffda4c2ee9b&fbclid=IwAR2Yvgo_bYms8oXzEHJAqbUWHPaNDLeEJMbPiWiBcL6WCgkK4Qf55zqvF6E Wendy’s kids meal toys - https://www.wendys.com/current-kids-meal-toys The Toy Den - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157713644008554&set=a.10150138318288554&type=3&theater

This week, we welcome Joe Somers of Squibbles Ink to the show and delve into his world as a toy producer. We learn about his early beginnings with Pez, a love for the production process, his toy partnership with Rotofugi, running a small production factory in China, and much more. Episode Links  Squibbles Ink website - http://www.squibblesink.com/ Rotofugi Mold-o-rama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=yLtR6v7R7Y4 Squibbles Ink Istagram - https://www.instagram.com/squibblesink/?hl=en

This week, George wears the hosting hat and the producer of DesignerCon, Ben Goretsky, joins the show. Ben gives us a sneak peek at next month's DesignerCon and answers some listener questions. DesignerCon website - https://www.designercon.com/ DesignerCon Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/designercon/

This week, collector and toy photography queen, KayMay Creates joins us for a long overdue Collector Edition. Hear a genuine womance between KayMay and Theresa blossom as they discuss how KayMay amassed a large collection in a short time, bargain hunting, her eye for interior design and toy photography, curating a collection and much much more.  Links: KayMay Creates Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaymaycreates/?hl=en NYX Spiritus Dea Dunny by Lisa Toms - https://www.instagram.com/p/B261aIPnLb6/

This week, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore joins the gang for their 150th episode! We discuss his early beginnings as a collector to becoming the owner and operator of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Toy Co. and Death’s Vault Gallery. We also touch on his influences, the lottery system, sculpting, being bootlegged, homages, collaborations, future projects, and more. Links: Mutant Vinyl Hardcore site - http://www.mutantvinylhardcore.com/ Death’s Vault Gallery - https://www.instagram.com/deathsvault/?hl=en Bemon - http://trampt.com/designer-toys/100197/bemon-kougai-kaiju-kougai-bemon-bemon Real Head - https://www.instagram.com/realxhead/ NAGNAGNAG - https://www.designertoyawards.com/panel/shigeru-arai Ricky Wilson interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVrtkbWfXE LASH the MVH Mascot by Medicom https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/lash-vcd-by-mutant-vinyl-hardcore-x-medicom/ VAG Series 16 - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/vinyl-artist-gacha-vag-series-16/ MVH Bernie and Sludge Demon - https://www.spankystokes.com/2018/04/mutant-vinyl-hardcore-announces-new.html 2’ Sludge Demon in resin by Clutter Studios - https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYoUFDnLON/

This week, we welcome the lovely Mr and Miss Muju of Mujuworld to the show. We talk to the UK-based couple about how they got into the scene, their creation processes, eco-friendly toy creation with bio-resin, their experiences with using Kickstarter, and more. Links: Mujuworld Website - https://www.mujuworld.co.uk/ Miss Muju on IG - https://www.instagram.com/miss_muju/ Mr Muju on IG - https://www.instagram.com/mr_muju/ Magic Seeds Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742707825/the-magic-seeds-mujuworld-comic Rob Freitas Mold Making - https://www.instagram.com/freighttrain_moldmaker/ Kid Katana Custom - https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVwKy0HoBB/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsdic97H44W/ Jermaine Rogers Veil: Specimen #72 Custom - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bobj65LF3Ij/ Art Hustle Trading Card Series - http://www.thearthustle.com/