PODCAST: The AFB Podcast Episode 49

Just in time for le weekend comes Episode 49 of the Action Figure Blues Podcast, which this week John ''Spanky'' Stokes is in the house and so things take a turn to the designer side...

The AFB Podcast Episode 49: Designer Vinyl with John ''Spanky'' Stokes

NEWS: Designer Toys 101: From Concept to Production

I'm sure we've missed a few parts (although you can always go back and read them at your leisure) but here's the latest Designer Toys 101 from Spanky Stokes, where this week the feature looks at how a toy goes from concept to final production. 

Spanky Stokes - Designer Toys 101: How does a vinyl toy evolve from concept to production?

NEWS: Designer Toys 101: How are Designer Toys Made?

Here's the latest edition of Spanky Stokes' Designer Toys 101, where this week we learn all about how designer toys are made. And don't forget that you can catch-up on all the other entries here.

Spanky Stokes: Designer Toys 101: How are Designer Toys Made?

NEWS: Designer Toys 101 - Munnys and Custom Toys

Organization. It's something I really must master but with my busy schedule of complaining about things online, eating Cheetos, watching SyFy original movies and playing videogames, it's just something I never quite seem to nail. 

So here's the latest two episodes of Spanky Stokes' Designer Toys 101. And given that each is pretty concise I could simply point out that I was waiting for a couple to accumulate, just so you weren't left hanging...

Spanky Stokes - Designer Toys 101: What's a Munny?

Spanky Stokes - Designer Toys 101: What's a Custom?

NEWS: Spanky Stokes' Designer Toys 101 Parts 1 and 2

We talk a lot about ''Designer Toys'' at That Figures (OK, maybe not so much as we do about GI Joes and Spider-Man, but they get their time in the sun, too) but some of you may be wondering just what, exactly, a ''Designer Toy'' is. Well fret no longer, as the guys at SpankyStokes.com have just started running a feature entitled Designer Toys 101 that will school you in all you need to know on the matter. Again, apologies for being late with Part One but at least you get a double-dose of knowledge.

Designer Toys 101: What are Designer Toys?

Designer Toys 101: What does Blind Boxed Mean?

NEWS: Spanky Stokes' Limited Edition Stroll Cavey

A two-way collaboration from John ''Spanky'' Stokes and Cavey's creator Holly, this awesome logo-to-plush rendition of the Spanky Stokes Stroll mascot comes with his own carrying bag, a bunch of Spanky Stokes ''goodies'' and a black enamel Cavey badge.

The Stroll Cavey is limited to just 10 pieces and will be available from the Cavey booth (#105) at the 2011 Designer Con.

See more at SpankyStokes.com.

NEWS: ''Butty'' Kickstarter

Spanky Stokes brings us news of Butty, a Kickstarter-funded vinyl toy project from artist Pantelis Nikolaides.

Standing at around 5'' tall and featuring four points of articulation, Butty can be yours for a pledge of $35, which you can donate at the Butty Kickstarter page.

Check it out for yourself over at Kickstarter.

NEWS: Leecifer Halloween Sale

Designer toy specialist House of Leecifer's Halloween Sale is underway!

From today - and running right up to the big night itself - Leecifer's sale inventory features some big savings on their usual prices. But that's not all: everybody's new best bud Spanky Stokes has an additional 20% off code you can grab over at SpankyStokes.com (although if you're a fan of designer toys you should know that anyway.)

Check-out Leecifer's sale here - and don't forget to drop-by Spanky Stokes to grab your code!

NEWS: Humphrey Mooncalf: The Entertainer

Doff your hat, twirl your waxed moustache and say ''hello, sir!'' to Humphrey Mooncalf: The Entertainer!

NEWS: New Releases From We Kill You

Tomorrow sees the release of a new line of custom pieces from We Kill You.

Featuring new colourways of William Jr, Migoi and Hickory Butternut Sprout, the release is limited to just seven figures and will be the last time these sculpts are used. Each figure will retail at $45, available from tomorrow (Friday 30th September) via We Kill You's website but ahead of the release you can see a preview of all seven figures at SpankyStokes.com.

NEWS: Ruckus and Ruckus Tallboy

These very cool pieces are Ruckus and the Ruckus Tallboy by Cris Rose and as seen at SpankyStokes.com. 

Available exclusively at the grand opening of The Toy Art Gallery's new location, these 4.5 and 6'' tall resin toys are limited to just 5 editions each.

The standard Ruckus is a companion bot, the bigger brother of Rotund Mk2. Created with older teens and 20-somethings in mind, this bot is swift, smart and athletic, the ideal upgrade for that outgrown Rotund unit. Ruckus Tallboy is the industrialized version, sporting upgraded strength and dexterity, as well as some additional processing power. Tallboy is the ideal working partner for Rostrum, handling parts and keeping everything moving. While Ruckus plays frisbee with his owner, Tallboy sorts recycling. Honest work all around. 

See more of Ruckus and the Tallboy Ruckus at SpankyStokes.com and you can view Cris's other works - and even buy them - here. 

NEWS: Chomp Bot #5 From Industria Mechanika

We've covered a lot of resin toys in the past at That Figures but there's also a slew of resin model kits out there that normally don't land on our radar, which is more a reflection on my inability to build a kit without gluing my eyeballs to the table than any lack of quality on their part. 

NEWS: Argonaut Resins' Pharaoh Hound

What can I say about these amazing-looking Pharaoh Hounds from Argonaut Resins? Nothing, except that you should head over to Spanky Stokes now to find-out more!

NEWS: Grody Shogun's Magic Happens

It's a pink vinyl gorilla-man-thing. If that's not enough to get you excited, I don't know what will.

Anyway, you can learn a little more over at Spanky Stokes ahead of the release, which is said to be ''soon.''

NEWS: MUGO Kung Fu Panda 2 MP3 Player Giveaway

Want to win this very cool Kung Fu Panda 2 MP3 Player?

Then read on!

NEWS: Spanky Stokes' Blink 182 Vinyl Giveaway!

Spanky Stokes has teamed-up with Tsurt to giveaway three Blink 182 vinyl bunny prize packs.