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Marsham Toy Hour

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A weekly podcast discussing news from the designer toy scene with your hosts Gary Ham, Theresa Hawkins, George Gaspar and Carlos East

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Episodes

  1. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 11 - That's a Good Troll

    This week, We roundhouse kick our opinions to your face on virtual DCon and online trolls. Symbiosis "Yeti" edition - https://martiantoys.com/products/symbiosis-yeti-by-sad-salesman-martian-toys-exclusive?_pos=1&_sid=3bd54ff03&_ss=r

  2. Marsham Toy Hour S5E10: Three Confused People

    This week, We discuss several conventions(STS, DCon, GCon), Popmart/Instinctoy collaborations, Gary has a mail call, Theresa makes up a word, and much more. Designercon http://www.designercononline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/designercon/ https://www.instagram.com/popshoplive/ STS (Shanghai…

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  3. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 9 - Everyone Hates a Success

    This week, we discuss mail calls, customs, TTC advent calendar, distribution, unlicensed projects, stifling growth and success, and much more. George KS Glyos https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyrG7CHvP8/ https://www.instagram.com/mightymaniax/...

  4. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 8 - People Be Ravenous

    This week, we discuss Theresa’s recent Pop Shop experience, platforms a plenty, Coarse, a designer toy game in development, and more. Blankos Block Party IG - https://www.instagram.com/playblankos/ Blankos Block Party video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CE78KMOHg0x/ DIY Stroll -...

  5. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 7 -Grandpa Ham

    This week, the gang is back with a ton of toy talk. Theresa goes hypebeast, the George of old returns, and from this day forward, Gary will be known as Grandpa Ham. Forbes Popmart article -...

  6. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 6 - Virtually Know Nothing About Anything

    After over a 5 month hiatus, the gang hops back in the podcast saddle. We discuss the pandemic’s effect on designer toys, cancelled events, virtual cons, Pop Shop live, UVD toys, Theresa’s customizing, Canbot Kickstarter, DTA’s and more. Links: Canbot 3oz Kickstarter -...

  7. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 5 - Stay Sanitized Y'all

    This week, we touch a little on life changed since Covid-19, ToyCon UK, custom shows, toys purchased and more. Links: Birds of Prey Custom Show - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/birdsofafeathercustomshow/ Misappropriated Icon 3 custom show - https://www.instagram.com/strangecattoys Luaiso...

  8. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 4 - Mumbot

    This week we are joined by the adorably talented Jade Kuei from Mumbot. We discuss her recent and upcoming toys, production challenges, how much the toy community means to her, what it’s like being a Western woman living in an Eastern world, conventions, and much more. Links: Mossy the Moss…

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  9. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 3 - Collabs & Cancellations

    This week, the gang digs into the world of art collaborations - we cover the good and the bad, digging into what an art collaboration actually means, who has ownership, and recent examples of collaborations gone wrong. We also discuss some recent releases and upcoming shows. Links: Superplastic...

  10. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 2 - Master Casters with Timothy Patrick

    This week, we are joined by guest Timothy Patrick - producer and director of the Master Casters documentary. We take a peek behind the curtain to learn more about how the documentary came to life and delve into the world of bootlegs. We also touch on the Coronavirus and the effect it’s having on...

  11. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 5 Ep 1 - Hunting Exquisite Space Corpse Dinos

    Hello 2020! Did you miss us? We’re back from our extended holiday break and kicking off season 5 with some toy talk. We discuss some new toy related shows, recent purchases, blind box releases, and more. Episode Notes - Clutter Talks - https://www.youtube.com/user/cluttermagazine UrbanRobotCat...

  12. Marsham Toy Hour: Designers and Dragons Compilation

    While we await the start of season 5, enjoy a compilation of every game played of Designers and Dragons from Season 2. Designers and Dragons was a designer toy centric take on Dungeons and Dragons. Skinner and his evil horde of mercenaries had taken over the Pasadena Convention Center and...

  13. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 32 - DCON 2019 Wrap Up

    It took us a minute, but the gang finally gets together to do a recap of Designer Con 2019. We discuss our experiences, favorite toy sightings, fun moments, and more. Links: https://www.thetoychronicle.com/lists/seen-at-designer-con-2019-upcoming-releases/ Silk and Thistle -...

  14. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 31 - Make More Make Alot Make 'Em Small

    This week, the gang reflects back on DesignerCon's early beginnings and preview what's to come. DCon photo albums - https://www.flickr.com/photos/designercon/with/4878055725/ Blackie the Cat - https://www.thetoychronicle.com/news/blackie-the-cat-release-by-gary-baseman-x-flat-bonnie-dcon2019/...

  15. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 30 - Watch your tone

    This week, in our first ever unedited episode, the gang discuss Halloween treats, kids meals, conventions, a toy den, and more. Gary gets in trouble.....again. Show Notes Alex Pardee Cornelius Candemon - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VNhavp2hb/ Zard Apuya…

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  16. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 29 - Squibbles Ink

    This week, we welcome Joe Somers of Squibbles Ink to the show and delve into his world as a toy producer. We learn about his early beginnings with Pez, a love for the production process, his toy partnership with Rotofugi, running a small production factory in China, and much more. Episode Links...

  17. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 28 - DesignerCon 2019

    This week, George wears the hosting hat and the producer of DesignerCon, Ben Goretsky, joins the show. Ben gives us a sneak peek at next month's DesignerCon and answers some listener questions. DesignerCon website - https://www.designercon.com/ DesignerCon Instagram -...

  18. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 27 - Baller on a Budget

    This week, collector and toy photography queen, KayMay Creates joins us for a long overdue Collector Edition. Hear a genuine womance between KayMay and Theresa blossom as they discuss how KayMay amassed a large collection in a short time, bargain hunting, her eye for interior design and toy...

  19. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 26 - Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

    This week, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore joins the gang for their 150th episode! We discuss his early beginnings as a collector to becoming the owner and operator of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Toy Co. and Death’s Vault Gallery. We also touch on his influences, the lottery system, sculpting, being bootlegged,...

  20. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 25 - Hey Hey it's the Muju's

    This week, we welcome the lovely Mr and Miss Muju of Mujuworld to the show. We talk to the UK-based couple about how they got into the scene, their creation processes, eco-friendly toy creation with bio-resin, their experiences with using Kickstarter, and more. Links: Mujuworld Website -...

  21. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 24 - Puffy Puff Puff N Stuff

    This week, we’ve got the gang back together and do an episode of toy talk. We cover some highlights of the week as well as decade old history, bring back leaks and sneak peeks, and delve into various toy topics – what makes a toy handmade, the new Toy Chronicle Forum, Funko crossing over into...

  22. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 23 - Back in the Day with Jesse Hernandez

    This week, we welcome toy veteran Jesse "Urban Aztec" Hernandez to the show. We reminisce on “Back in the Day” and cover everything from Jesse’s early work in urban toys to his latest releases with Kidrobot and Unruly Industries in designer toys. Links: Jesse’s Website -...

  23. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 22 - Chopping it up with Retroband

    We actually did a Blood & Guts hour after all! This week, Gary and Theresa step out of their comfort zone and into the horror world with Aaron Moreno aka Retroband. Join us as we meat Aaron and learn all about how he got into designer toys, the Deadly Delivery collective, working with Unbox...

  24. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 21 - Kore for Toys!

    This week, Gary and Theresa are joined by Jack from Vinyl Pulse and new guest Blair Marshall of Ko-Re Ko-Re. We discuss their experience at Popmart’s Beijing Toy Show, get to know what Ko-Re Ko-Re is all about, and some exclusive news for ToyCon UK. Links: Vinyl Pulse…

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  25. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 20 - Keep Calm Cat and Chug On

    Toot Toot! This episode has left the station and a little heads up….you may not want it to travel into your ear tunnels. You've been warned! We talk shows, politics affecting toys, animated characters, toys lost in translation, Momiji excitement and more. #marshamtoyhour #marsham #trainwreck...

  26. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 19 - Smurfed

    This week, Gary and Theresa squeeze in a last-minute record to discuss all thing BTS aka Beijing Toy Show – Popmart’s second toy show of the year. Along with digging into various releases that caught our eye, we discuss the continued explosion of releases from Popmart, toy favs getting licensed...

  27. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 18 - Everything is Super!

    This week, Scott Katler joins Gary and George to discuss the closing of 3A, Superplastic synthetic influencers, SDCC, Pre-orders, and more. Links - Guggimon IG - https://www.instagram.com/guggimon/ Janky IG - https://www.instagram.com/janky/ Nema Studios Deathlatron- https://www.nemastudios.com/...

  28. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 17 - A Shi Shi Load of Stuff

    This week, Gary, George, and Theresa dive into a whole bunch of toy talk. Topics include SDCC releases, new Instagram finds, weighing blind boxes, functional art, and more. Theresa also tries out a new game idea. Links: 3dretro SDCC previews - https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwI4EYHSxZ/...

  29. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 16 - All Collectible All Awesome

    Did you miss us?! The gang is back together and Marsham finally returns after an unofficial summer break. We play catch-up on everyone’s whereabouts recently including George’s trip to the UK and Gary’s move, get into a discussion on vinyl vs resin, talk about Theresa’s recent commission, and…

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  30. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 15 - Five Points Fun

    This week, Gary and Theresa recap their experience at Five Points Fest. Discussions include: thoughts on the event, Designer Toy Awards, our favorite sightings, and favorite Gary and Theresa moments. Lots of links below to all the goodies discussed! Links: Marsham Video Walkthrough of Five Points…

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  31. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 14 - Let's do Some Scoopage

    This week, George returns and we welcome Horrible Adorables back to the show. We catch up and get the scoop on their five points goodies, play a DTA themed riddle game, and try out a new segment called Around the Scene. See you all at Five Points! Links: Horrible Adorables Instagram -...

  32. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 13 - Five Points Fest Fever

    Episode Description: This week, we’re joined by Josh and Miranda Kimberg and Sarah Booz to talk all about the upcoming Five Points Festival in Brooklyn, NY! We cover everything from the Designer Toy Awards (DTAs) to the new tattoo parlor and pin yard to food, beer, and vendor details. Get ready…

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  33. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 12 - Toy with Us

    This week, we cover some of the hot and heavy topics going on in the scene. Discussions include Superplastic’s Kickstarter for Janky series 2, Kidrobot’s entry into kids meal toys at Sonic, Five Points Fest VIP toy reveal, Thailand Toy Expo (TTE), and more. Links: Superplastic Janky Series 2 News…

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  34. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 11 - The Pulse on Pop Mart and STS 2019

    This week, "WeChat" with Candie Bolton and Jack Muramatsu on their experience at the Shanghai Toy Show(STS). We discuss STS, Pop Mart's growth and approach to toy conventions, currency challenges, language barriers, the great firewall of China, social media, toy trends, vending machines, and MUCH...

  35. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 10 - Ham Sammich

    Episode Description: This week, you get to take a bite of a delicious ham sandwich because we welcome Gary’s better half to the show – Greg Ham! We discuss a variety of topics: April Fools pranks, blind box woes, collecting habits, Funko secret santa, twin perks, how Greg got into art and...

  36. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 9 - The Definitionings

    Another week, another round of toy talk! We chat on the upcoming Shanghai Toy Show, tiny toys, some exciting news for Thimblestump Hollow, and more. Links: Shanghai Toy Show (STS) 2018 Recap Video - https://www.facebook.com/100013907082843/videos/609050652901832/ Unbox STS Booth Concept -...

  37. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 8 - Cut! Uncut!

    Cut! Uncut! This week, the gang gets together for some good old-fashioned toy talk and discuss toy news and happenings in the scene. We cover Toycon UK, recent gallery shows and releases, and various leaks and sneaks. Links to all the goodies discussed below. Links: Toycon UK -...

  38. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 7 - Strange Cat Toys

    This week, Cory of Strange Cat Toys makes his return and this time round we let him speak. We talk how Strange Cat began, challenges faced, expanding reach and inventory, Misappropriated Icon 2 show, producing toys, and more. Jess joins for a live reaction to some toys.

  39. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 6 - Ham Sandwich with a Sideshow of Unruly Bootlegs

    This week, Tyler Ham makes his return to the show. The gang gets caught up with what Tyler's been up to and powwow about resin bootlegs, cease and desists, Toy Fair finds, Unruly Industries, Kaiju Dunny Battle series, and more. #marshamtoyhour #marsham #toytalk #podcast #designertoys...

  40. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 5 - Genesis of Art Bros -DrilOne and Leecifer

    This week, Gary and George are joined by custom and art bros, DrilOne and Leecifer. They share stories of their toy genesis, toy family bonds, collecting, customs, conventions, and much more. Links http://instagram.com/drilone https://www.instagram.com/leecifer1 Flickr.com/DrilOne DrilOne.com

  41. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 4 - The Beast is Back

    This week, we welcome Chris Lee aka “The Beast is Back” to the show. We dig into Chris’s early days in designer toys, recent toy creations, Dunny's with Kidrobot, freelance life, toy collecting, thoughts on pop culture art, and more. Links: The Beast is Back - https://www.thebeastisback.com/…

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  42. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 3 - Surprises and Speculation

    This week, George is back! We do a bit of catchup then jump into the toy talk. Topics include: Glow in the dark toys, Popmart product overload, preorder and silent auction sales approach, sellout hype, promotional propaganda, insider clubs, and more. We also announce the winner of the Gemnibbler...

  43. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 2 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with David Horvath

    This week, Gary is joined by Uglydolls co-creator, David Horvath. They discuss the old, the new, and everything in between. This episode is jam-packed with history, insight and advice on the toy industry, new adventures for the Uglydolls brand, and much, much more. Links - David's Instagram -...

  44. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 4 Ep 1 - Things on Top of Things

    Weeee're back! Season 4 officially begins with Gary, Theresa, and returning guest Chris Ryniak. We kick off the new year with a variety of topics: more Janky discussion, thoughts on case dupes, Janky vs Dunny hype, Unbox sneak peeks, things in things from Kidrobot, New Year’s resolutions, and…

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  45. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 39 - That's a Wrap!

    This week, Gary and Theresa wrap up Season 3. We cover some recent toy news – sharing thoughts on the Superplastic Janky series, Unbox Industries’ new blind box mini series, and Toy Soul coverage and releases. Then, we pull in Horrible Adorables for some 2018 reflections and 2019 wishes and...

  46. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 38 - Data Clause is Coming to Town

    This week, we welcome Don “Datadub” Kratzer back to the show. He joins us for a mini episode to discuss a variety of topics – Tokyo Comic Con, patriotic colorways, Martian Toys designer toy world cup, studio visits and popup shops, toy history, recent toy excitement, mixing of eastern and western...

  47. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 37 - Everyone Loves George

    This week, Gary and Theresa turn the tables on George and make him the guest of the show! Join us as we get to know George a little more – chatting about how he got into the world of toys, companies he’s worked with, adventures with little George and Rob Zombie, creating October Toys and Toy…

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  48. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 36 - DCon 2018 Wrap Up

    This week, the gang gets together for a Designer Con wrap up! Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and everything in between. We share thoughts on the new location, VIP night, venue size, and more.

  49. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 35 - Ringing that DCon Bell

    This week, we welcome Andrew Bell back to the show for some pre-Designer Con talk. We hear Andrew’s take on his intolerant lacto’s release, learn what other goodies he’ll have available at the show, chat about licensed releases at Dcon, share what we’re looking forward to seeing, and more. We…

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  50. Marsham Toy Hour: Season 3 Ep 34 - Parks and Recalliation

    This week, Gary and Theresa hold down the fort for minisode #4. Might as well toss the buzzer out the window at this point, but hey, we’re trying! We discuss some interesting Designer Con teasers from Andrew Bell and question the need for licensed dinosaur toys. Other topics include toy...

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