tokidoki: LA & NY signings

[photo courtesy of Tokidoki]

tokidoki x Medicom are at it again, teaming up for another fresh Be@rbrick release - this time with an LA theme. The official release party is going down this Saturday, February 28th in Culver City's Royal/T from 2-5pm. The Goob Tube crew won't be able to make it since we'll be here in SF for WonderCon, but Simone Legno will most likely be there. Don't quote me on that, but the tokidoki blog says: "get your very own blinged out tokidoki LA Robber signed by Simone" and I haven't known him to do the whole pre-signed thing.

And for those of you in the New York area, tokidoki's opening a new capsule store in SoHo. Store opening is set for next weekend, March 7th. Simone Legno will be on hand for a signing from 1-4pm. If you're able to make it out, definitely go. Simone is probably one of the nicest artist that I've come across.

Mickey gone Tron

[photo courtesy of Medicom]

While watching "Chuck" on DVR a few nights ago, Chuck's sister bashed him for having posters from the 8th grade still up on his wall. The questionable poster was that of Disney's 1982 sci-fi flick "Tron." Upon the reference, it sparked this bit of dialog amongst some of the Goob Tube team . . .

Me: Hmm. I don't think I've ever seen "Tron." 

Carmel: It's stupid.

Ryan: (in the kitchen getting corndogs) WHAT?!

Apparently it's a guy thing. However, I do recall the lightbike scene. 

Regardless on whether you've never seen the movie (like me), don't care for it (like Carmel), or love it (like Ryan), there is no denying how awesome Medicom's Mickey Mouse/Kevin Flynn vinyl figure looks.

Since Medicom's site isn't in English, I can't make out when the toy will be released. But I'm pretty sure some booth at Comic Con will have it on display. And so we wait until July . . .

Until then, here's that aforementioned lightbike scene:

Best Friends Forever!

[photo courtesy of Kid Robot]

Some relationships can be fatal, but like Paula Abdul once sang, opposites attract. Kid Robot's new blind box mini series by Travis Cain, BFFs, demonstrates the saying quite well. Some of the unlikely duos in this 9 figure series are a heart and arrow, balloon with needles, and a tooth with a lollipop. Accessories are detachable, but why would you want to separate them?

Feel the love on March 5 at Kid Robot stores and specialty retailers.

New Moon, new toys

[photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment]

Twilighters had something to look forward to a few days ago. On Feb. 19 MTV Movie Blog revealed the logo for the much anticipated sequel to "Twilight." Yep, just the logo. And note how it's not just called "New Moon," but "The Twilight Saga New Moon." That's a bit of a mouthful. O,o 

As always, with movies there's merchandise. And that usually means TOYS. With the release of "Twilight," Neca came out with an Edward Cullen action figure (that looks nothing like Robert Pattinson). Now folks can recreate the meadow scene with this Edward & Bella set. Sorry ladies, he doesn't sparkle in the sun. There'll also be an Alice Cullen figure (not pictured).

[photo courtesy of Neca]

Tonner will start shipping out their renditions of the modern star crossed lovers by spring. These 15" dolls are sold separately for $139.99.

[photo courtesy of Tonner]

One last thing, the DVD comes out in exactly one month, March 21st. Pre-order your copy today. Or wait. Whichever one pleases you.