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SDCC 2007: MINDstyle (Booth #4505)

MINDstyle has one of the most expansive displays at Comic Con.  They were premiering so many new pieces that it overloaded my memory card as well as my mind.  If the company puts out even a quarter of the products that they had on display, they are going to rock the vinyl toy world.

The most impressive pieces were Frank Cho's 2 foot tall udder-tugging Cow, all of Cameron Tiede's figures and the new works by Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas.

The Peter Schreckengost pieces (Peter the Fisherman and Madonna) push vinyl artwork to a different realm.  But being pieces with such obvious Christian connotations, how will the average vinyl collector feel about them?

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

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SDCC 2007: DKE Toys (Booth #4832)

DKE Toys is a wholesaler and distributor for some of the big name (and several smaller name) companies in the vinyl toy market.  While some of the products on display at Dov's booth could be seen at other booths at SDCC, there were plenty of products (and prototypes...and exclusives) that you could only get a glimpse of at their booth.

Some of our favorites included Series 2 of Jamungo's BUDs.  Any company that lets John Pound (of Garbage Pail Kids fame) work his magic on a platform gets kudos from me.  Also, Erick Scarecrow's Soopa Coin-Up Bros. prototype looks like it should generate a lot of interest from vinyl fans and classic video gamers.

DKE Toys also had the new pieces from Play Imaginative, Frank Kozik and a number of self produced pieces from some of today's best artists.

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

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SDCC 2007: STRANGEco (Booth #4729)

STRANGEco debuted several of the hottest new vinyl figures at San Diego Comic Con.  Their SDCC exclusive grayscale Luey figure set (by Bob Dob) was a personal favorite.  And the upcoming Vivisect Playset is going to include some of the biggest artists out there.

It was nice to see a new line of Pete Fowler figures - Monsterism Pets and Owners.  And Touma's Slither was another impressive piece on display.

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

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SDCC 2007: ToyQube (Booth #4937)

The ToyQube booth was displaying a number of prototypes from the company (mainly, works by Keith Poon).  They were selling Kaniza blanks, however, the actual line was only being displayed in prototype form.  They also had a number of his Sharky designs for sale.

The booth was also showcasing a number of Bigshot Toyworks projects.  Ashley Wood's Bertie the Pipebot prototype was definitely impressive.  But so were the pieces from Gary Taxali (Oh No), Nathan Jurevicius (MTV Fauna Kaiju) and Brian Taylor (Plush Coney).

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

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SDCC 2007: Tonner Doll Co (Booth #5540)

Comic Con was the first time that Tonner displayed their new Jack Sparrow Tonner Character Figure from the Pirates of the Caribbean license.  Although they did not have her on display, the Elizabeth Swann figure is also in production.  The company's SDCC exclusive was the Draco Malfoy - Slitherin Seeker TCF (from the currently uber-popular Harry Potter series).

Tonner also had a few new DC Stars on display, including Posion Ivy, Batgirl and Storm - Aquaman's giant seahorse.  And from Marvel Comics, they were showing off the Spider-Man 3 lineup which includes Spider-Man, Peter Parker, Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy.  I can't wait to see what Tonner has in store for the upcoming months.

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

SDCC 2007: Pu Pu Bros (Booth #5036)

The Pu Pu Bros booth was stocked full of merchandise from Bwana Spoons, Le Merde, Martin Ontiveros and Justin Scrappers Morrison.  Bwana had a new pair of shoes from Deckline (He was selling them...I'm not commenting on his personal footwear) as well as several exclusive figures from the likes of Max Toy Co, Super7 and Gargamel.

The handcast Le Merde pieces were great.  I'm sure they're not everyones "cup o' tea" but I enjoy the wackiness of the creations.

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

SDCC 2007: Munky King (Booth #4639)

If you stopped by the Munky King booth, you had a chance to get something signed by Luke Chueh, Thomas Han or Amanda Visell (among others) as well as seeing their prototypes and/or new pieces. 

The following pieces were on display: 

• Eyegore prototype by The Pizz
• Pirate Pusher by Thomas Han
  • SDCC GID exclusive - 150 pieces
  • Pearlescent colorway - 500 pieces
• The Monkey King prototype by Nathan Jurevicius
• Possessed by Luke Chueh
  • SDCC monotone exclusive - 150 pieces
  • MK exclusive black/gold - 250 pieces
  • Standard colorway - 800 pieces
• Fish Head prototype by Yoskay Yamamoto
• Robot Buddy by Dave Pressler - 30 pieces
• Angry Clobber Monkey by Pressler - coming soon
• ...as well as several other vinyl pieces!

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

SDCC 2007: Super7 (Booth #4829)

Super7 had a number of San Diego Comic Con exclusives on display (and available) at their booth.  Usually, their booth can be downright overwhelming...so many colorful kaiju displayed in their glass display case as well as the larger pieces on top of the rear wood bookcase.

The company held daily events (including 126 Minutes of Pus, the Tokyo Underground book release, special signings from Tim Biskup and Hiddy from Secret Base) as well as their exclusive Super7 vinyl figures.

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co

SDCC 2007: Atomic Monkey LTD (Booth #4934)

Atomic Monkey LTD introduced a few new character at Comic Con.  The Igor and Count Monkula resin figures have joined the 3" tall Franken Monkey cold-cast resin statuette.  The company also had a couple of sculpts  for possible upcoming Atomic Monkey characters.

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SDCC 2007: Sideshow (Booth #1929)

Sideshow Collectibles really got the ball rolling by showing off a few of their upcoming 1/6 scale Star Wars figures: Bespin Luke Skywalker and Padme Amidala - Ilum (the winner of the Extended Universe poll).  Also displayed from the Star Wars license were the Wicket and C3-PO VCD figures (produced by Medicom).

Medicom is also expanding their Disney Vinyl Collectible Doll collection with the following characters: Tigger, Tinker Bell, Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Ariel (The Little Mermaid) and the Guitar Mickey.

Not on display, but announced from Sideshow are the 1/6 scale Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings license.  And the company announced that it has acquired a few new licenses.  Of significance are Indiana Jones and The Godfather.  Both will include 12" tall figure lines.  I know it was you Fredo.  You broke my heart!

2007 SDCC coverage sponsored by Max Toy Co