Toyzilla

This is a blog about toys I like... Cheap toys, knockoffs, custom toys, old toys, etc... Mostly cheap toys, cuzz I'm a cheap bastard.

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Pic Dump

I forgot to cross post from my Instagram account. Here ya go...

All the info is on my IG... @toyzilla_the_blog. Too lazy right now.

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J Dilla

Another thing I nerd out about is good hip-hop, so this vinyl tribute to the late great J Dilla aka Jay Dee was an instant purchase for me. Actually instant purchases, seeing as how I got two. You know... One to display and one to hoard.

J Dilla was one of the most influential producers to ever do it and apparently he changed a lot of people's lives (side eye). I mean look at the hundreds of beat makers that took his style and ran with it. His ear for samples, sense of rhythm and penchant for making some of the dopest bass lines is what helped place him at the top. Not only was he great with the beats, but he could also rhyme. His rhyme style suited his beats rhythmically and it was that distinct Detroit style showcased on Fantastic Vol. 2.

Sadly J Dilla lost his fight with the blood disease TTP on Feb 10, 2006. In the wake of his death many people tried to make money off of his celebrity, which is why this figure is cool. It was an official Pay Jay Prod. collaboration with Stussy and the project was overseen by the Estate of James Yancey. The idea for the figure was by a Detroit artist named Sintex, sculpted by P2PL and manufactured by Blitzway.

Being an MPC aficionado I love the detail that went into the MPC3000 that comes with the figure. I'm all for toy sized versions of historic equipment used to make hip-hop or whatever other music we grew up listening to.

As an added bonus to this post is a paper craft figure of J Dilla based off of CubeCraft models. This was designed by RBST back in 2010. Yup, 2010. Every detail in this is dope down to the MPC. RBST didn't miss a thing! Check out and support all the other art on his blog: https://rbst.wordpress.com. To download your own RBST designed J Dilla hit these links...

Part 1: http://kaneida.tripod.com/ftp/rbst_somr_dillacraft_1of2.jpg Part 2: http://kaneida.tripod.com/ftp/rbst_somr_dillacraft_2of2.jpg

Check the blog under “Work” for different CubeCraft figures by RBST. Have fun! If I got any part of this post incorrect, please let me know.

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Sogmaster figure from Cap'n Crunch back in the 80's.

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Avoid the Noid! Noid character from Domino's Pizza's ad campaign around the late 80's.

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Godzilla keshi/stamp. Idk anything about this one. I found it on eBay and snatched it up.

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Check out my Instagram @toyzilla_the_blog. I don't "try" to be funny on it, so some of you might like it.

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Star Wars Command Sandtrooper.

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Grayed out sd RX-78-2 I did a couple years back. Inspired by @rbstweet ’s murdered out version. I messed up on the paint, but I still like it.

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Pop Eye Zombie. Brainssss...

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Moaning Zombie squeak toy.

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Lego Mystery Machine aka The Scooby Doobie aka The Dank Tank aka The Hot Box.

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Mega Gro-Bot

You guys know how I like those low budget - lead based toys? Well here goes another dollar store post that may cause plumbism. Found these little figures at my neighborhood Dollar Tree, where all the workers give me strange looks for always lurking in the toy section. Trust me DT employees, kids are not in any danger around me. Unless we're both vying for the last of one of the toys, then it's a fight to the death. Sorry kiddies, all is fair in love and toys. Don't count me out just because most little kids have a height advantage over me, I'm cuh-ray-zee!

These are those toys that you put in a bowl of water and they grow bigger in size (not touching that one). I personally was drawn to the retro robot sculpts and the colors, so I don't think I'll be throwing them in water anytime soon. Out of the package these guys are the same size as average M.U.S.C.L.E. Men.

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Fred Action Figure

My job is really getting in the way of my life. It's disruptive. All the time I spend at work dreaming of toys could actually be used towards playing with toys. But alas the universe has played a cruel joke on us. No job = No money. No money = No toys. Such a vicious cycle. I'm well aware of the fact that our ancient ancestors didn't need money for toys because they made their own, but those suckers didn't have cool shit like this...

This is Disney's version of Fred from Big Hero 6. Props to the artist(s) who designed the battle suit Fred wears. It's obviously a nod to all that is old school kaiju and I love them for it. This character fleshes out well as a toy and looks great sitting on the shelf. "The name's Fred. School mascot by day, but by night... I am also a school mascot."

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Jeet Kune Dead from S.L.U.G. Zombies series 3.

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Armour Fighter

Howdy. Two posts in one day? Yay for you fucks. I'm over here racking my brain to come up with some witty shit to say and all you guys gotta do is sit back and enjoy the cool toys and weird shit that pops into my head. I amuse you?!? Hope someone got that reference. Might be too hardcore for this audience.

Have I got a treat for this post! Well, for me at least. By now you probably know that I'm a cheapskate. I picked this guy up at the swap-meet for $3. It stands at 11.5" tall and is made out of hollow flimsy plastic. I mean, it was a swap-meet toy, but the way this one looks outweighs the quality issue and it looks good on the shelf. I fucked up and passed on the black version that was there too. The regret of passing on a toy and thinking about it forever is the worst. Ok, maybe toy regret isn't the worst, but it's definitely up there. Top 3.

Sorry for the shitty package pic. I took it months ago before I got my light box.

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Sorry I haven't been posting as often as I should. Some of us have lives outside of this blog, ya know? Haha. I couldn't even keep a straight face typing that. In reality I've been binge watching Golden Girls episodes. That Betty White could get it. *Cat call noise.

Back to why you're really here and why I had to hit the pause button. I rescued this guy from the bottom of a bargain bin at some convention. You never know what's in those bins. You have to wade through a bunch of crap like; My Lil Pony, My Lil Pony, booger covered McDonald's toy, My Lil Pony, then bam! You find a diamond in the rough and feel great even though your hands are now bacteria ridden.

I don't know a thing about this piece other than the Hong Kong stamp on the bottom. I dig the kaiju aesthetic and I'm glad I found it. It’s 2″ tall. If anyone has any info, shoot me a message. I'd love to know what this is. Ok that's it. Beat it. I gotta finish this episode and see how Rose and Sophia get out of this sticky situation. Wink wink.

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Many of my followers have been bugging me to reveal my identity. Okay, okay... I mean my mom. She thinks people would relate to my posts better if they knew who I am.

Well, I'm basically this guy, except I have 5 fingers on each hand and he's much more good looking. Although, I do have to say that my pony tail murders his any day.