Episode 44 - Barbie Doll Rodent

Episode 44 kicks off in a one-of-a-kind way, featuring a fantastic interview with GandaKris, one the most well-known amiibo customizers in the game! We talk about how an interest in art and a love for Super Smash Bros. transformed into making custom amiibo that sites like IGN and Yahoo! are writing about. Also discussed is charity work, the need for personal assistants, tips for beginners. and why Pikachu is the most popular amiibo to customize.   To support and follow everything GandaKris is doing, check her out on Twitter, @Ganda__Kris (TWO underscores!), and check out her store, HERE. Also, take a look at the Masahio Sakurai custom being auctioned off by amiibo News and Nintendo Inquire for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, HERE.   Once the great interview is over, Jason and Josh get down to the nitty gritty of the toys-to-life franchises. They discuss the release of the Eon’s Elite Skylanders, broken amiibo street dates, a new VISION for Disney Infinity, and LEGO Dimensions traveling WAY back in time.   The #CommunityQuestion dives into the pros and cons of LEGO Dimensions allowing players to “rent” characters in the game, and whether or not that could or should translate into the other games in the genre. The Inquire THIS! trivia segment serves up a heffalump of a question for Jason. Does he get it correct this week, or did someone stump the expert? Also, some more great emails from the community, as always. Thank you all for the love and support! Happy hunting, collectors!   Sponsors: Skylanders SuperChargers was sponsored by Matt Sonnenberg (@SCLMatt) from SkylandersCharacterList.com and Facebook.com/SkylandersCharacterList. Disney Infinity was sponsored by James Holian (@InfinityMuseum). LEGO Dimensions was sponsored by Ken Pescatore (@ProudGamerTweet), who’s in charge of the Toys For Games Facebook group. Amiibo was sponsored by Micheal O'Driscoll (@amiibo_museum).  Want to become a Sponsor as well? Check out our Patreon page!