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A round table discussion of the designer toy scene with your hosts Gary Ham, Theresa Hawkins, and George Gaspar. Email: Marshamtoyhour@gmail.com
Episodes
Jan 29, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
1hr 3 min
This week, George takes to the Dear Marsham couch in an attempt to figure out why so few toy releases excite him and why it all tends to look the same. The gang do a round of Leaks and Sneak peeks, discuss the importance of retaining the integrity of an artists' work into 3D form rather than just making a toy, and they reflect upon some toys they regretfully passed up on.
Leaks and Sneak -
Nightstalker Winter Reindeer Pre-order
Luna and the Magical Night Lights book Kickstarter
Stroll Drool Premium Beard Oil
Glitter Hippo - The Coolest Glitters Ever! IndieGoGo
Jan 22, 2018
Jan 22, 2018
1hr 34 min
***Warning - We apologize for this one. It gets pretty dirty birdy, so ear muffs for the kids.*** This week, Theresa has a toy therapy session with Gary and George. Leaks and Sneak peeks are shared and the gang presents the first ever (and probably the last) Marshamie Awards. Again, we apologize.
For a VISUAL AID of the Marshamie winners, visit http://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/the-2017-marshamies-winners-announced-on-marsham-toy-hour-s3-e2/
LEAKS AND SNEAKS
If you would like to contact Dear Marsham, please email us at marshamtoyhour at gmail dot com or call and leave a message at 480 420 9823.
Outro music (Summer Smiles) by Henry Homesweet
Jan 15, 2018
Jan 15, 2018
1hr 25 min
This Week, we kick off the New Year and new season of Marsham being joined by Clutter's, Miranda O'Brien and Josh Kimberg! We initially set out to do a 2017 in review, but as usual, we had a bit of a tough time staying on topic. We discuss toy trends seen last year, sofubi versus soft vinyl(sofvi), Marshamie Awards, Five Points and the future move, going BIG in 2018, and much more.
Links:
Dec 10, 2017
Dec 10, 2017
1hr 26 min
This week, Yule crack up as Gary, Theresa, and George wrap up season 2 of Marsham. They discuss Christmas shopping, advent calendars, Leaks and Sneaks, The Next Great Blank contest, answer Stomping Ground questions, and play a Christmas themed version of the Rotten Tomatoes game.
Leaks and Sneaks -
OneUp x Gumliens Space Devil Chikuwan
Autocannibalism Pizza Slice by YumYumLondon
Untooned SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star by VTSS Toys
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Dec 3, 2017
Dec 3, 2017
1hr 36 min
This week, Ben Goretsky joins to explain the decision behind relocating Designer Con and shares exciting news for it's future. We learn how George proposed to Jess and Gary introduces yet another fun Marsham game. So, come aboard. We're expecting you!
Nov 27, 2017
Nov 27, 2017
1hr 35 min
This week, Scott Katler returns and helps shed some light on the world of 3A toys. We also explore how he transitioned from being a fan to becoming good friends with many artist's. Gary steers the friendship conversation into darker waters to discuss dating collectors, dividing up collections should a break up occur, and the importance of having toy minded friends should significant others not be. And George's gal, Jess, makes an appearance and peels back the curtain to give us a peek into living with George.
Nov 20, 2017
Nov 20, 2017
1hr 36 min
This week, Gary, George, and Theresa wrap-up Designer Con 2017 and discuss it's relocation for next year. The 5 W's are covered, from who they met, what they bought, when things are next year, where they went after, and what was that stench? If you aren't in tears laughing by the end of this episode, you should be.
Nov 6, 2017
Nov 6, 2017
1hr 34 min
This week, it's pre-Designer Con talk and we get familiar with collector, Scott Katler. Scott, Gary, and Theresa discuss DCon releases, after things, the con-crud, and more! Also, a collector editon discussion with Scott to explore his introduction to designer toys, what all he collects, and the business of being a toy mule.
Marsham Meet Up - Saturday after DCon 9pm - 12am BOWLMOR 3545 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Leaks and Sneaks -
Doktor A Anesthesia Vinyl Bust
Chris Ryniak Dewlap Resin figure
Stink Box Blind Box Series by Jason Limon x Andrew Bell
Uamou "Pig" exclusive at Broke Piggy
Oct 29, 2017
Oct 29, 2017
1hr 22 min
This week, Theresa is back and the gang mention some leaks and sneak peeks, discuss mash-ups and the abundance of pop culture in designer toys, and they get into the Halloween spirit with a game of "Monster Toy Mash".
Leaks and Sneak Peeks -
Jobi the Moon Fox Worldwide Pre-order
Konatsu Exhibition at MyPlasticHeart
Super Articulated Action Figure Blanks
"Welcome to My Daydream" Will Vinton Documentary
Oct 23, 2017
Oct 23, 2017
1hr 24 min
This week, we delve into the creative mind of artist and self producer Eric Althin, AKA Sad Salesman. Like a wizard, Eric magically appeared onto the toy scene and quickly captured the hearts of many collectors with his wonderful world of whimsical characters. He pulls up his sleeves and reveals all his tricks and other dope things.
Leaks and Sneak mentions:
To-Fu Man - http://milkcargo.com/Index?_action=showProduct&product_id=980
Red Yu by Chino Lam - http://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/red-yu-gang-of-mountains-and-seas-by-chino-lam/
George Coghill Legendary Legion Patches - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgecoghill/legendary-legion-folklore-creature-embroidered-pat
Frank and Zed Puppet Monster Movie - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jesseblanchard/frank-and-zed-100-puppet-monster-movie-feature-len/faqs
Popcicle Mon - http://vvc.bigcartel.com/products
Oct 16, 2017
Oct 16, 2017
1hr 30 min
Yeah baby! This week, Deanne George (Sorbet Jungle), Datadub, and Carlos join Gary and share their recent convention experiences at Singapore(STGCC), Taipei(TTF), and New York(NYCC). They compare conventions, discuss the toysplosion in the East and the challenges of staying current, and most importantly...we get to know Sorbet Jungle!
Deanne's info:
Website : http://www.sorbetjungle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorbetjungle/
Toy centric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiosi_d/
Datadub info:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datadub/
Powercore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powercore.io/
Carlos:
website: http://www.thebeastbrothers.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeastbrothers/
Oct 1, 2017
Oct 1, 2017
1hr 37 min
This week, Horrible Adorables joins the gang for the first ever Game Night edition of the Marsham Toy Hour! Many laughs were shared over games like Complete the Designer Toy Limmerick, Horrible Facts and Adorable Fiction, Not My Style, Fill in the Blank and wrapping it up with a few rounds of Toy Family Feud.
Marsham Toy Hour shirts - https://marshamtoyhour.threadless.com (be seen wearing one at DCon and get a free Marsham Toy Hour enamel pin)
The Mini Figure Militia Group Photo Contest - PRIIIZES!!!
HUGE THANKS to GEOFF MAXFIELD for his AMAZING announcer assist! To see work's from Geoff please visit the links below.
Wrestling Move Monday - short, funny videos explaining wrestling moves with toys
Sep 25, 2017
Sep 25, 2017
1hr 7 min
This week, George, Theresa and Gary make up for past missed Leak and Sneak segments. They also share stories of a Cheeto mishap, hoarding, and play a round of True or False.
Leaks and Sneak Peeks -
Tokidoki Little Terror - https://www.instagram.com/p/BZLD1UUAxam/
Rolly Crump: Projects of a Whimsical Earth - https://www.kickstarter.com/…/rolly-crump-projects-of-a-whi…
Sep 17, 2017
Sep 17, 2017
1hr 10 min
Grab a snack and have a listen as George, Theresa, and Gary bounce their way around many toy and not so toy topics. Listener questions are discussed and the gang plays a game of "Would You Rather: Toy Edition"!
Sep 10, 2017
Sep 10, 2017
1hr 38 min
This week, Aaron of Martian Toys makes his return to the show. We get caught up on how the first year of running a brick and mortar store, The Mothership Gallery ,has gone and discuss "The Next Great Blank Contest". We also explore the many risks and challenges of running a retail store; everything from pre-orders, importing, impact of direct to market, lack of distribution, sales predicting, and more. Is Western vinyl going extinct and is Mexico the solution? And most importantly, who would Aaron want to take on in a charity boxing match?
Sep 4, 2017
Sep 4, 2017
1hr 35 min
This week, the gang is joined by John "Spanky" Stokes. John shares how he started in toys, creating and managing the award winning toy blog Spankystokes.com, and why he does it. Round table discussions include the evolution of how toys news is shared, Huck Gee, past and future of toys, does the toy scene have a marketing problem, how to measure "rarity", and more.
SpankyStokes Store (Yes, We are Pirates download)
Aug 27, 2017
Aug 27, 2017
1hr 25 min
This week, we talk with Macy McKenny about working full-time as a polymer clay sculptor and designer. We discuss the important role social media has played in her career, being a self taught sculptor working solely in colored polymer clay, is it a respected medium, bringing the designer toy gacha pon culture to the states, burning man and more.
Leaks and Sneaks -
Peter kato x eiki takano colab
Aug 22, 2017
Aug 22, 2017
1hr 30 min
This week, we hopped over the pond for a chat with, Gary Rozanski, one of the founders of The Toy Chronicle toy blog. We discuss what it takes to run the highly popular toy blog, the challenges of blogging, rivalries, #cough, building and engaging with the community, and much more. So, pour yourself a pint and enjoy a listen.
Leaks and Sneaks -
Series 3 Ghoulsville throwback Hallow mask wall decor and pins
Junior Luxo 2.0 Dunny Lamps by Forbes
Aug 14, 2017
Aug 14, 2017
1hr 38 min
This week, things get outrageously silly when SeriouslySillyK joins the gang and George makes his return. Comfort zones were pushed and fun times were had as we talked with Silly about being a self taught sculptor, her many projects, sculpting techniques, collaborations, and much more.
Things mentioned:
Flatbonnie's cute kawaii animal necklaces and charms
Jul 31, 2017
Jul 31, 2017
1hr 29 min
This week, Kris Butiong is back at the round table. The gang talk toys with moobs, the influence of toy photography on collecting, accessories for toys, The Next Great Blank Toy Contest, and they select their Fantasy picks for the Mini Figure Draft.
Leaks and Sneaks:
Jul 24, 2017
Jul 24, 2017
1hr 7 min
This week, Carlos is back and joins Gary and Theresa in some random discussion. A little SDCC, a little of this, a little of that...yadda yadda yadda.
Links to things mentioned:
Luke Chueh 10th Anniversary Possessed
Jul 9, 2017
Jul 9, 2017
1hr 27 min
This week, Don Kratzer is back and he brings Japanese designer and illustrator, Teresa Chiba with him. We talk with Teresa about having her first toy produced by Max Toy Company, self-producing, and currently having her Inu-Harigon character in Medicom's Vinyl Artist Gacha(VAG) series and as a Bearbrick in series 34. We discuss the motif's that inspire the "folk toy kaiju" of Teresa's toy designs, toy lotteries, licensing, colorways, sculpting, upcoming conventions, and much more.
Leaks and Sneak Peeks:
Morris soft viyl toy coming from Hinatique
Yasu - shrimp like figure
Folk Toy Traditonal Motif Influences:
Teresa's Facebook Fan Page "Folk Toy Kaiju"
Teresa's Media:
Blog: http://ameblo.jp/pgenmu/
Facebook: teresa.chiba
Twitter: @p_genmu
instagram: teresachiba
Other mentions:
Jul 3, 2017
Jul 3, 2017
1hr 30 min
This week, Kirby and Whitney Kerr, the founders and operators of Chicago based toy store Rotofugi, join Gary and Theresa in discussing the retail and gallery life. Just as their Abraham Lincoln logo would suggest, we get an honest and in-depth look into having run both a store and gallery for the past 13 years. Discussed is their approach to inventory, the complexities of importing, the challenges of constant shipping increases, avid versus casual collectors, the importance of diversity, curating events, pop-up shops, producing toys, community building, and much more.
Sponsors:
Jun 19, 2017
Jun 19, 2017
1hr 23 min
This week, The toy advocate, Nick Curtis, joins the gang. Nick tells of how CoArt Magazine began, what all goes into researching and presenting honest and critical toy reviews, explains what a designer toy is to him, drops some history on where the Designer Toy and Urban vinyl terms originated, and much more.
Jun 12, 2017
Jun 12, 2017
1hr 33 min
This week, Katherine Park joins Gary and Theresa for yet another Collector Edition. We discuss Katherine's collecting habits, her international travel experiences, being one of the founders of Broke Piggy, collaborating on a toy with Andew Bell, writing for toy blogs, and so much more. This episode is packed!
Leaks and Sneak Peeks -
Randalulu Red Panda Kaiji Candie bolton x Piece of Art Toys
Ikea x Maleras Glass collectible series
Sponsors -
Jun 4, 2017
Jun 4, 2017
1hr 30 min
This week, Don "DATADUB" Kratzer is back and joins Gary and Theresa in discussing his adventures during Five Points Festival, the Eastern toy presence seen there and they touch on concerns and potential future trends for queueing for toys. Lots of random discussion in this one from, closed edition vs. open editions, painted and unpainted, to whom we'd like to see in future Gachapon series. Find out what Don's been up to and what he's got brewing next with 1000toys and Powercore.
Leaks and Sneak Peeks:
https://www.instagram.com/benseto/
Sponsors:
May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
1hr 38 min
This week, Theresa Hawkins is back and joins Gary and Carlos as they recount their experiences had at Five Points Festival and the Designer Toy Awards. They also, compare the winners of the DTA awards to the Marsham DTA prediction pool.
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May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017
1hr 29 min
This week, Miranda and Josh Kimberg (Clutter Magazine) along with Peter Tatara(Left Field Media), join Gary to discuss the debut of Five Points Festival and the 7th annual Designer Toy Awards. With excitement for Five Points Fest revving up, just about everything from it's roots to the after parties are discussed. They also touch on the annual celebration of designer toys that is the Designer toy awards. As with any awards ceremony comes controversy, so we explore the nomination process, the events maturation, and attempt to clear up some conspiracy theories.
MARSHAM TOY HOUR'S DESIGNER TOY AWARD PREDICTION POOL
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May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
1hr 25 min
Against what seemed like all odds, from having to put up his home as collateral to a damaging bomb threat, Paul Budnitz still somehow managed to create and rapidly grow the company many credit as their gateway into designer toys. The founder of Kidrobot, Paul Budnitz, joins Gary and shares some history on the company's early beginnings to his eventual decision to sell the company.
Think you can predict the winners of this years upcoming Designer Toy Awards? Participate in the Marsham Designer Toy Awards Prediction Pool! It's private and simple multiple choice selecting. Good luck!
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May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017
1hr 29 min
The guys are joined by expert flipper, Kevin Cao (AKA deKevin), to better explain the life and times of a reseller. Kevin has been a long time collector and flipper of designer toys and collectibles. He is extremely honest and open in this candid discussion that delves into his mind set, morality issues, best flips and worst flops, tricks of the trade, artist black lists, and much more.
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Outro music: Summer Smiles by Henry Homesweet
Apr 23, 2017
Apr 23, 2017
1hr 25 min
This week, a listener (Yaniv Brick) was given the reigns to produce the episode. Yaniv joins with a list of topics and questions he wants fielded by the guys. They touch on Kaws vs. Freeny, dish opinions on the difference between similarities and plagerism, collection talk, and the perks and downsides of having a full-time job.
George and Carlos embark on the third leg of their journey in another game of Designers and Dragons.
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Apr 17, 2017
Apr 17, 2017
1hr 26 min
We've cooked up yet another collector series episode. This week, Gary and George are joined by collectors, Windy Stroud and Theresa Hawkins. This episode was alot of fun, so sit back and get to know these two amazing women, their collecting habits and much more.
Sponsored by:
Outro music "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet
Apr 9, 2017
Apr 9, 2017
1hr 29 min
Kaws, hype, and flipping OH MY! This week, things get real when kaNO joins George and Gary. The guys touch a little on kaNO's toy beginnings and what his perspective on the state of toys is today. Self-producing, crowdfunding, Kaws, flipping, when he noticed the decline in toys, the current state of toys, and much more! So, sit back and listen as kaNO drops some knowledge and a bit of history.
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Apr 3, 2017
Apr 3, 2017
1hr 21 min
This week, Colus Havenga joins the show. We learn of how he established himself in the toy scene, peek into his creative mind, and get a personal tour of the 3D to final product process.
Colus joins George and Carlos on the second part of their adventures in another game of Designers and Dragons.
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Outro music by Miracle of Sound
Mar 20, 2017
Mar 20, 2017
1hr 30 min
It's a new season and Kris Butiong joins the guys in this action packed episode.
George introduces a new segment, Why the *%#@ Does This Exist?
An addendum to the previous week's discussion regarding Chaoskoskis.
The guys share stories of some of their earliest collecting memories, receiving artist signatures and sketches, and get down right geeky.
Gary attempts another game, Designers & Dragons, where he plays the role of Toy Master while George, Carlos, and Kris try to save Designer Con from impending Doom. You won't want to miss this hair raising and hilarious game. Cameo by SKINNER.
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Mar 12, 2017
Mar 12, 2017
1hr 12 min
POOF! We hit our one year anniversary! George, Carlos, and Gary get random. Some talk of the return of Chauskoskis, Toyfair toys seen, a little Kickstarter talk with George, and even Daniela Rega (Carlos's better half) jumps in and cracks the gang up.
Outro music - Summer Smiles by Henry Homesweet
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Mar 6, 2017
Mar 6, 2017
1hr 20 min
This week, a new Collector Series is introduced as the guys explore the lives of collectors and what makes them tick. Gary, Chris, and Carlos get to know Arizona local and Lulubell rockstar, Robert Howell. Robert tells of how he began, what resonates with him, his days of working in a Japan factory, what his toy family is like, and more sofubi knowledge dropped.
Sponsors
Feb 26, 2017
Feb 26, 2017
1hr 2 min
This week, we were invited by Kult Gallery to moderate a discussion on toys with some of Singapore's top producers and artists (Jackson Aw, Daniel Yu, RZL, Tulika Ahuja) that occured in cunjunction with Kult Gallery's exhibition about toys entitle "Choking Hazard".
We discuss Singapore's toy culture, how they compare to other Asian countries, working with licensor's versus artist's, and much more.
Thank you to Kult Gallery for reaching out and making this happen!
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Feb 20, 2017
Feb 20, 2017
1hr 26 min
This week, the Dark Knight sees a Dunny series and the guys discuss how licensing might affect the landscape of the popular platform. Breaking down pin collecting tendencies, Gary's connection to Tippy the Turtle, and listener questions answered.
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Feb 12, 2017
Feb 12, 2017
1hr 36 min
James Groman joins Chris Ryniak and Gary. Chris and Gary delve into James's incredible career concepting and designing toys from the early days of the Madballs to having his own creations like King Korpse and Rotten Rex come to light. Find out how James started and what the future holds. We don't Carebear what you think, after listening, you'll say to yourself....must be nice!
Leaks and Sneak Peeks:
Outro Music: "Summer Smiles" by Henry Homesweet from the Pocket Monster Album.
Sponsors:
StrangeCat Toys (Use promo code "Marsham" for a 10% discount at checkout)