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Phil

Los Angeles

Vinyl Toy Blogger. Stay-at-home Dad.

Interests: Vinyl Toys, Designer Toys, Urban Custom Toys, Japanese Toys, Disney Vinyl Collectibles, Star Wars

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Toy Wars Exclusive Godzilla Bullmark Sofubi Figure

Toy Wars has a awesome new Godzilla Exclusive! From M1Go/Bullmark/MEDICOM Toy. Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan's classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker MEDICOM Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the '60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2015 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Phil's Favorite SDCC 2014 Funko Exclusive Scores from Comic Con

Hey Funko fans! It's Phil from Poppin' Off About Funko's Facebook Group. Hollywood Gone Geek asked me to get a list together of my favorite Funko SDCC scores. So, here is my list... We have seen Funko reveal week after week their upcoming exclusives for San Diego Comic Con. We... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2014 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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GODZILLA 2014 Movie Toys Hit Toys R Us Shelves & They ROCK!

There has been A long wait to see the trailer of the new Godzilla 2014 Movie, now that we've all have seen the movie trailer & got all pumped-up, we wait for cool merchandise... right! I'm sure as toy collectors we knew some awesome toys were going be in production... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2014 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Game of Thrones Funko Legacy Collection Premium Action Figures Available Again

As most of you know, the Game Of Thrones Legacy figures by Funko were exclusive for a month from Barnes & Nobles. Well, they sold out in the 1st shipment in stores and online as well. It was impossible to find these at any Barnes & Noble. Probably because all... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2014 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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EVENT: Toy Art Gallery presents STRANGE DAYS with Itokin Park, Brent Nolasco, Martin Ontiveros, Josh Herbolsheimer, Michael Pro, and Shirahama/Yatsuashi

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present STRANGE DAYS, with Itokin Park, Brent Nolasco, Martin Ontiveros, Josh Herbolsheimer, Michael Pro, and Shirahama/Yatsuashi. A combination of creepy, cute, and unusual, STRANGE DAYS features vinyl toy editions, one-off customized pieces, sculpture, 2D paintings and drawings, and more! Strange Days will also see... Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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NYCC Kidrobot Exclusive Day of the Dead Mariachi Homer

WooHoo!! Kidrobot showed off their Simpsons NYCC Dias de los Muertos Mariachi Homer yesterday via KR blog. This Con edition has Homer in a black suit instead of the regular release white. He measures 6 inches tall. This hombre comes with a removable sombrero. Ole! Check out Kidrobots booth October... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Vinylmation Silly Symphony Series The Skeleton Dance Chaser

The Vinylmation Silly Symphony Series was just released last week and the Skeleton Dance chaser has been an ultimate chase for Vinylmation addicts. I, myself have been excited about this series ever since the announcement. Most folks on the Facebook Vinylmation collecting & trading groups had no interest in this... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Disney Releases Official Photo of NEW Marvel Vinylmation Figures

Today, Disney's Facebook page released the first official photo of the new Marvel Vinylmation series. The picture includes a very famous trio of heroes we all know. IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE INCREDIBLE HULK! Wow, the 3 inch solid vinyl figures look great. They were created by Disney artist... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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How to Create a Great Designer Toy class on Skillshare by Kidrobot's Paul Budnitz

Have you always wondered how you could create and design your own vinyl toy? Well, Skillshare has got you cover with this exclusive online class created by Kidrobot Founder, Designer, Entrepreneur, Author Paul Budnitz. Wow, how cool is that! The class is titled "Beautiful Plastic: How to Create a Great... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Pre-order: Medicom Toy Batman & Joker Retro Sofubi Collection Figures

Medicom Toy has announced the pre-order for the new Batman & Joker Retro Sofubi Collection figures. You can order now until Oct. 31th through Medicom for 8,400 YEN each (about $85). They do not ship until mid January 2014. These guys are amazing. We have always been fans of Japanese... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Uglydoll Universal Monsters Plush to be Released this month.

Everyone knows these creatures as the Universal Monsters, and the vintage black-and-white movies in which they starred over half a century ago. Uglydolls show off their love for the Universal Monsters! Dressed like the most popular Universal Monsters, Ice-Bat (as Dracula), Tray (as the Bride), Wedge-head (as the Frankenstein Monster),... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Pre-Order: Sideshow Collectibles BATMAN 1966 Film Batman & Robin Sixth Scale Figures by Hot Toys

Sideshow Collectibles showed off the Sixth Scale Batman figures from the 1966 film at SDCC this year. WOW! POW! BAM! KA-BOOM... HOLY S#*T, They are incredible! We were blown away. I remember just standing in front of the display case in amazement. I believe there was a bit of drool... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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#TOYS: Our Batman Classic TV Series Collection by Mattel, So Far... “Holy Hunting”

Ever since the release of the Batman Classic TV series figures by Mattel, we’ve been on the hunt! These figures are available online through Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store among many others. But that’s too easy. Where’s the fun in that! I remember the days of collecting figures by... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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#TOYS: Day of the Dead Figures Are Becoming Very Popular.

I was browsing on Entertainment Earth and couldn’t help to notice all the cool Day of the Dead figures that are coming out. I guess some toy companies are recognizing that there’s a huge fan base of sugar skull custom figures that a lot of artists are making. So why... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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#VINYL: Super 7 to Release NEW Pocket Baseball Boy and Rose Vampire 9/19

I've always been a huge fan of the Pocket size figures from Super7. I especially adore Rose Vampire! Ever since picking up my 1st one at WonderCon, I've been hooked! Pocket Baseball Boy is cast in Pink Glow-in-the-Dark vinyl with red, white, and baby blue sprays, while the Pocket Rose... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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EDITORIAL: PUZZLE ZOO taking the fun out of Blind-Boxing!

Blind-boxing is one of the funnest things to do in the vinyl toy world. There is nothing like ripping open that foil and revealing the awesome toy you just got and smelling the freshly produced vinyl in your hand... Mmmmmm. Well, that will not be happening at Puzzle Zoo in... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Phil's Favorite Toy Scores From SDCC 2013

In the middle of all the chaos at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, I happened to pick up a few things that I’m very happy with. I drove to San Diego on Wednesday to pick up my badge early and attend Preview Night. This was my first preview night... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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HGG Countdown To SDCC 2013: Rotofugi x 64colors SDCC Release Sparkle Yeti Mini Marshall

We've seen mini Yeti released in blue & pink, now it's time to add a new awesome sparkle-silver to the mix! 64colors is teaming up with Squibbles Ink & Rotofugi at booth #5248. While strolling the booths, make sure you pick up this Mini Marshall. He stands about 2 inches... Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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HGG Countdown To SDCC 2013: DKE Toys x Mike Egan release "LUCKY" the Devil at SDCC

DKE Toys & artist Mike Egan is releasing "Lucky" the devil at SDCC. DKE Toys produced Mike’s first toy, Bones, which landed at SDCC in 2012. LUCKY will release next week at the CON for $60ea. Lucky will debut in both black and orange just as BONES did in '12.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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HGG Countdown To SDCC 2013: Gary Ham is in release mode at SDCC 2013 NEW Wooper Loopers & MORE!

Gary Ham fans get ready to hit up booth #5139 at SDCC next week! First off are TWO Wooper Looper Exclusives! Well, really 4 releases if you count the unpainted versions. A GID version and the Neapolitan versions will also come in unpainted versions. $65 for painted versions, $50 for... Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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DKE Toys x Van Beater Crapzombies GID set at SDCC.

DKE will have a very special GID version of Crapzombies by Van Beater at the "CON" next month. Each pair of Crappy Cat and Flunk Monkey comes with an 11×17 signed, stamped and numbered print. $25 for the set. Limited to 100 sets. So do yourself a favor and cruise... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Disney Vinylmation PARK STARZ Bellhop Variant Release

When Park Starz Series 1 launched the first variant "Haunted Mansion's Ghost Bride", everyone went nuts! That figure was a complete sell-out. Looks like the first variant of Park Starz 2 will be in the same boat. The glow-in-the -dark Bellhop variant will vanish fast! Be sure to make it... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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3D Retro to release Gary Baseman CREAMY GID Edition at SDCC

Gary Baseman's Creamy vinyl toy will be available at the 3D Retro/Kozik booth at SDCC! Garys art work for the most part has something dripping out of one of his characters. This toy brings that to live with the little ice cream guy all melty and drippy... YUM. We adore... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Super7 at SDCC with New Exclusives!

SDCC is just around the corner and Super7 will exhibit once again with some new vinyl exclusives and t-shirt designs. Super7 just finished up their anniversary bash with Lucky Bags filled with awesome new goodies, so we can't wait to see what they will bring to the table at the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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Frank Kozik The Shadow Government Mr. Halliburton Release 6.12.13

This figure is so damn cool! I was on Frank's blog and this splendid product shot for sure caught my eye! I follow Frank on Instagram and I believe seeing a picture of him cutting his finger real bad trimming these vinyl figures. So don't just buy this because it's... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at HollywoodGoneGeek.com

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