July 2012
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Comic Geekery: ThinkProgress Article - Alex...
I have to confess that I don’t read Doonesbury nearly as much as I used to (though I am ‘subscribed’ to it online), but this article makes a strong case for its continued relevance. Well done!
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MPC Wacky Races Model Kit: The Creepy Coupe...
Anyone who’s known me for a little while discovers fairly quickly I’ve got a thing about the old Wacky Races cartoon show. Like a lot of kiddie TV, it’s not really all that good, but the thing I liked about it the most was the cars. Hanna-Barbera took the premise of The Great Race and ran with it - not only were there a lot more contestants, but the vehicles were all themed to...
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Paint Master: Orange Tr!ckster Fox
Here’s the last of the four Tr!ckster Fox paint samples. The orange version, or as I like to call it, ‘Original Recipe’. Enjoy!
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Tr!ckster Figure Hang Tags Printed!
All the Tr!ckster Figure hang tags are printed! It won’t be long and they’ll be winging their way to their generous benefactors.
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Paint Master: Grey Tr!ckster Fox
Here’s the painted version of colorway number three. Enjoy!
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Paint Master: White Tr!ckster Fox
Here’s a shot of the second Tr!ckster Fox paint master! Sorry it’s kind of blown out - I’ve been having a little trouble shooting it. But you get the idea.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Swag!
Despite all the Tr!ck2ter craziness, I did plow through Comic-Con’s exhibit hall on Sunday. Check out the stuff I bought!:
DKE Toys Distribution had Mike Egan’s ‘Bones’ figure as an exclusive!
Funko’s Pop! Movies figures and bobbleheads now has Jabba the Hutt in their Star Wars line!
Mattel continues their Ghostbusters line of toys with a mattycollector.com...
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Color Prototype: Red Tr!ckster Fox
In the flesh, so to speak! More pictures on the way. Also - thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the figure at Tr!ck2ter. They’ll be available for sale when the Berkeley Tr!ckster store opens in October!
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Tr!ck2ter Mention: Cinema Sentries
Here’s another great write-up on Tr!ck2ter via the Cinema Sentries website. Enjoy, and if you haven’t already, please donate to Tr!ck2ter’s Indiegogo campaign. There’s only forty-four hours left!
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Tr!ckster Mention: Fast Company
Tr!ckster made the cut in Fast Company’s article on spinoff events happening during Comic-Con. Check it out here! Of course, please donate to Tr!ckster if you haven’t already!
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Happy Beaver Buttons Have Arrived!
… at my house. You’ll be able to get them at Tr!ckster very soon! Have you donated yet? There’s still four days left!
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It Pays To Accessorize.
What does that even mean? Regardless, here’s the carpetbag hands for each Tr!ckster Fox colorway. Enjoy that pattern!
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First Photos: Color Production Samples!
Not digital but real, physical color samples! I have shots of all four colorways, but here’s two of the first version for starters. Not to worry - the tilting will be fixed later in the process.
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Tr!ckster Early Bird Figures SOLD OUT!
Yup - all ten of the blank Tr!ckster Fox Early Bird figures have been sold. I want to send out a huge THANKS! to the toy fans and Tr!ckster boosters who bought them!!
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Cue The Terminator Music.
Please donate to Trickster today!
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Exclusive Tr!ckster 2 Figure Print Near Completion
I think I’m finished with the bonus exclusive limited-edition double-secret print for the blank early-bird Tr!ckster Fox figures (don’t worry, it’s not a blank sheet of paper)!
