TOYSREVIL XMAS 2011 Blog Contest Launched! Do You Know Your Toys?

Updated: Congratulations Collin David, for being the lucky-picked winner! Check out the 'answers' posted on Facebook!

Updated Dec 7: Dateline @ 12noon is UP! We are no longer accepting entires! Thank you for participating!


With the launch of the Twitter & Facebook Contests, now we launch the third and final XMAS Contests from TOYSREVIL here in this humble blog! And my first question to you is: "Do You Know Your Toys?"

Shown below are a series of 6 x questions that need answers from YOU! Either list and answer them via the Comments Section of this blog-post (comments are moderated, so might take some time to appear after I vet thru them) along with your email address (One entry per person per household, thanks!). OR, you can email me direct at toysreviler [at] gmail.com (with the subject title: "BLOG XMAS CONTEST"). I'll give you a hint: You can find all these figures featured or blogged about on this blog :)

QTN#1: What is this toy's NAME?
QTN#2: WHO designed this toy?
QTN#3: WHO designed this toy?
QTN#4: WHO made this toy?
QTN#5: Which VINYL FIGURE did this accessory come from?
QTN#6: What is the NAME of this figure?




Do note that the toys shown here are meant to be 'contest question visual reference' only, and NOT the actual prizes you will win in the grab-bag, yeh? Thanks for understanding!

Dateline is December 7th @ 12noon (+8 GMT / Singapore-time) whereby folks who answer all 6 queries accurately will qualify for a draw with one single winner from each contest randomly picked (via http://random.org) to win the prizes! As for what prizes there will be, check out the videos below to see what they are! And remember to check out the contest Terms and Conditions listed below as well = Good Luck, Folks!


[Prizes courtesy of Scott Tolleson @ Stolleart.com]

Additional Terms & Conditions:
01. Multiple accounts will render submissions Void.
02. The answer are pre-determined and will be revealed in this album when the contest dateline lapses.
03. Qualifying submissions will be decided via random draw via http://www.random.org.
04. Once the contest dateline lapses on December 7th, a winner will be picked and announced on THIS page, and as well attempted to be contacted. You have 24hours to respond with your full name and mailing address.
05. I reserve the Right of Refusal of submission/s without any prior warning or explanation.
06. My decision is final. Thank you for playing.

TOYSREVIL Twitter + Facebook XMAS 2011 Contests Launched!

Both the TOYSREVIL TWITTER and FACEBOOK XMAS 2011 Contests have launched! Both contests require some tasks to be managed, and prizes for both contests include a postcard set and assorted stickers courtesy of www.toy2r.com (check out the video below) - and in time we will reveal MORE in this grab-bag of prezzies to be had! (Yes, there IS more than what is shown here!)

Do note that the toys shown here are meant to be 'contest question visual reference' only, and NOT the actual prizes you will win in the grab-bag, yeh? Thanks for understanding!


Dateline is December 7th @ 12noon (+8 GMT / Singapore-time) whereby folks who answer all 6 queries accurately will qualify for a draw with one single winner from each contest randomly picked (via http://random.org) to win the prizes! Remember to "LIKE" my Facebook and Follow me on Twitter @toysrevil = thanks! Check out the contest Terms and Conditions listed below the video below!

Additional Terms & Conditions:
01. Multiple accounts will render submissions Void.
02. The answer are pre-determined and will be revealed in this album when the contest dateline lapses.
03. Qualifying submissions will be decided via random draw via http://www.random.org.
04. Once the contest dateline lapses on December 7th, a winner will be picked and announced on THIS page, and as well attempted to be contacted. You have 24hours to respond with your full name and mailing address.
05. I reserve the Right of Refusal of submission/s without any prior warning or explanation.
06. My decision is final. Thank you for playing.

New "John Carter" Movie Trailer and Poster

I did like what I saw before - with it's visual reference to his American Civil War beginnings - but was not wholly "moved" to epicness, so to speak .. but seeing this brand new trailer for Disney's JOHN CARTER - I find myself excited to have a loo! Oh but for the victory of a trailer-with a triumphant-music-score! … I don't suppose a 1/6th-scale toy series would be out of the question? (Am sorry Triad Toys, I was referring to Hot Toys :p).

Starring Taylor Kitsch as "John Carter", whose journey mysteriously brings him to war on Mars, based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' 11-volume Barsoom series. I've not read the series, so I can not be swayed by any comparisons whatsoever, and so I intend to enjoy this flick (even tho I am not exactly a huge fan of Taylor lol). Check out the extremely slack-jobbed retro-looking pulp-cover-ish poster below:
pulp-coverish

[Poster image via MTV.com]

Preduce X MMFK "Mr Hellyeah" deck series launch featuring Pharuephon Mukdasanit

Thailand-based designer Pharuephon Mukdasanit aka MAMAFAKA (of Bored Design) recently launched his Preduce X MMFK "Mr Hellyeah" deck series at Preduce @ Siam Square - featuring a swell selection of decks featuring his cycloptic "Mr.HellYeah!" character in various guises! Long admired his work since knowing about his work for CLEA 2010, these look exceptionally great to me! And you can check out more snaps of the launch part at this FB-album/


Also available is his "Mr.HellYeah! Sailor" print (the framed sailor-cyclopsc pic seen in above image-right hung on the wall). Featuring his etching technique, the print measures W33 x H42 cm, and priced 6,900 THB (With Out Frame) and 8,900 THB (With Frame). Email pharuephon@gmail.com for enquiries - tell him TOYSREVIL sent ya!

1/6 Super Armored Fighting Suit S.A.F.S. Snowman from Kow Yokoyama x Medicom Toy

This had me excited just a bit, looking at it, and imagining how awesomeliciously-cool it would be to have an entire squad of these Maschinen Krieger S.A.F.S.s at a go! But alas, the US$1,500 price-point slams me down hard. Ah yes, pulverized-dreams can be so harsh, indeed …

The 1/6 Scale Super Armored Fighting Suit S.A.F.S. Snowman is produced by Medicom Toy, and is the second mecha to be produced and release based on the designs of famed Japanese artist and sculptor; Kow Yokoyama.

Standing 40cm (15 3/4 inches) tall - the mecha build is made of ABS plastic, metal, and PVC vinyl, while the articulated female pilot dons fabric tailored clothes. The product listing on BigBadToStore also mentions that the nose cone of the "Snowman" is attached via a strong magnet, so fear naught the "foolishness" of the design to those unfamiliar with Kow's storyline for this unit.


As well listed is that the tip of the 47mm Prg.56 Laser Cannon acts as a 'switch', lighting up the model when turned. And you wondered where the price-point came from, eh? *Sigh* - Check out THIS FB-album for even more images, and dream along an unrequited dream with me, of owning this bad-boy-toy!

Unboxing Crappy Cat - Day Ten

Unboxing of Crappy Cat blind-boxes from Uncat [Reviewed] hits Day Ten, and I change a tee-shirt for the effort (heh). And looks to be a good day to open C.C.Boxes muahahahahaha!

Do check in with your fave retailers about availability for these 2.75 inch tall vinyl figurines designed by VanBeater! More info via www.crappycat.com.

Custom for FEESA Auction from Uncle Studios

From UNCLE Studios comes his piece for the FEESA Auction [we blogged about the event HERE]. His contribution is this charity is a 8" MAD Zombie Robber custom. Sculpted in Aves Apoxy and painted with Liquitex Acrylics. The auction starts December 1st on eBay and listings have gone "live" here.

Custom-Feature: DOKTOR BOTZ from Patrick Lippe

From Patrick Lippe comes his newest custom called DOKTOR BOTZ - whereby a skully is utilized as the head-base, while other parts were from a polaroid camera. The body-base looks like a House of Liu figurine, no? Nice.

STGCC 2012: New Dates & New Event Venue

Fresh news for folks aching for a go at the annual Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention for 2012: A date has been set at 1st to 2nd of September 2012, and that there will be a new venue for the event @ Marina Bay Sands! So after four years at Suntec City, tis bye-bye fourth floor and hello MBS!

Both Exhibition Booths and Artist Alley are currently available for booking (email joanna.yeo@reedexpo.com.sg for enquiries). Do note that "Early Bird" rates will end on January 31st 2012 -so decide quick! Snd no, I do not have rates to share as yet - you'd have to email them yourself for the time being :p ... I have just emailed off my enquiry tho - and hope to see you folks at the TOYSREVIL booth @ STGCC 2012!

My New Obsession: Collectors Showcase @ The Other Culture, Jakarta (Report from Joshua Artono)

From Joshua Artono of Plastic Culture we get to have recap-report of their recently concluded "My New Obsession, Collectors Showcase" - featuring private toy collections from top collectors in Indonesia on show! Folks like Sani Prawira, Roy Hendarto, Antonius Budi, Edi Irawan, and Bowo Suhardjo brought in their toy-treasures and shared with everyone at The Other Culture in Jakarta! Without further adieu, read-ON!


JOSHUA ARTONO: My New Obsession: Collectors Showcase was held at The Other Culture from November 18th to 30th. We will have a mini closing party that will have auctions from collectors (THIS WILL BE SO MUCH FUN!)

Collectors have to either bring out their collections based on artists, toy series or color. One of the center piece of this collection is of course, the Dunny collection from Sani Prawira and Joe Ledbetter collection of Edi Irawan. Their collections alone almost fill out the entire space.



JOSHUA ARTONO: All in all we had a good time, and the collectors had so much fun. We had great reviews from local medias. Many people dropped by to the store and took some pictures. In the future, we would love to do this again on a slightly bigger scale.


Abell Octovan x Patricio Oliver's WERESKUNK also made an appearance at the event, so folks present got a first hand look at the resin behemoth = Cool! Check this Facebook album for more snaps of the event (all pics via). Awesome notion, awesome collections to be had, simply toy-licious!

Carson Catlin @ Blue Gallery 2011 (Dec 2-launch)

Toy-Customizer Carson Catlin shares with us words and images of what has been been working on for the last month: A gallery show at The Blue Gallery - laucnhing December 2nd and runs thru January 2012! Check out the preview-images posted here and as well THIS FB-album for the individual descriptions and prices for the customs. You know the popular adage "Less Is More"? Well tis certain is MORE visual candy than anyone can share a stick at, that's for sure! Have a great show, Carson!

Killbots - Antarctic Defense Edition by Fadeworks (Dec 2-sale)

This Friday December the 2nd will be the launch of the first of a line of resin bots from Fadeworks. Dubbed KILLBOTS - we've featured sneaks and reveals before, and now they are ready to roll out to cause some major damage! Isn't mecha-destruction awesome? Muahahahaha

PRODUCT-STATS: The Killbots are close to 3.5" in height (1/12th scale), solid resin and articulated at four points - each arm and the two tank tracks allowing the bot to look up or down. The first run (colourway entitled Antarctic Defense) consists of three designs: Grit (1/5) Teeth (2/5) and Bones (2/5), each with unique faceplates and decals to match. No two killbots are exactly alike, hand finished with different rust patterns to compliment the style.


Killbots will be sold blindbox style via http://fadeworks.bigcartel.com, and will go live at 7:00pm GMT for a price of $70 + $12 shipping. Fadeworks is currently offering a pre-sale opportunity to buy for anyone who's helped him to promote the Killbots with free shipping regardless of worldwide position. Meanwhile, check out more images of Killbots posted on THIS dedicated FB-album!

A Neapolitan Milton Set With Strawberry, Vanilla & Chocolate by Super 7

Just about the most awesomest of toy-treats seen on this fine Wednesday - the first day of December - and a great start too! From Super7 comes a Neapolitan Milton Set featuring Strawberry, Vanilla & Chocolate 'flavors' = available at US$70 for a set of three (nomnomnom) and US$25 individually (yummyyumyum). Read more about them here.

The Strawberry, Vanilla, and Chocolate Neapolitan Milton set will be available for sale this Friday, December 2nd at Noon Pacific at the Super7 Store and online via www.super7store.com (I just pigged with their recent Black Friday specials, so I'm tapped for ice cream treats for 2011 - oh woes!).

Sideshow Auctions To Benefit the Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund (Nov 25-Dec 4) / About That Redeemed Darth Vader Prototype

Sideshow Collectibles offers up a series of products on Ebay to auction these items to help support the "Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund" - which started Friday, November 25th and happening through December 4th, 2011. Check out the item descriptions via www.sideshowtoy.com and the full auction listings here - which includes Comiquettes, Premium Formats, Polystone Busts and 12 inch figures.


Items of interest (to me anyways) is the Hot Toys Aliens 4 pc 12-inch Poseable Model Figure Set and the interesting-ish Star Wars Incinerator Trooper 12-inch Figure … but what really caught my attention was this Redeemed Anakin Skywalker Darth Vader 12-inch Figure Prototype - images of which are posted here. Like a Cosplay-gone-rogue, tis interesting to see this all-white version existing, IMHO. Go forth and bid nevertheless, true believers!

Toy Break 193 : Let Them Eat Toys!

Toy Break rocks unto Episode #193 (titled: "Let Them Eat Toys!") featuring Sarah Jo joining George and Ayleen for Go Gopher, Zombie Chibithulhu, Swiftwind, and more.

The Greatest Robot on Earth! Submission by Bowo Baghaskara for My Fave Anime Contest on TOYSREVIL

Submission from Indonesian artist Bowo Baghaskara featuring "The Greatest Robot on Earth!" - his favourite anime being "Astroboy" by OSAMU TEZUKA. "It's my version illustration scene when Astro VS PLUTO (Robot)" ~shares Bowo. Check out more of Bowo's work on bowobaghaskara.blogspot.com.

- Read MY FAVE ANIME Contest Details & Prizes: HERE
- Submission Dateline Extended to December 7th @ 12noon (+8 GMT / Singapore-time)
- Email your submissions to toysreviler [at] gmail.com (Subject title: "MY FAVE ANIME")