March 25, 2018

Sleaze Set To Drop With Relaunch And Shrinkage!

On the heels of their latest sell-out of their nuclear green colorway, Sleaze is taking it all the way back to what made their trash so hot to begin with, but with a little extra love on the side.

At this point, frequent Droppers to the blog might be thinking this love affair between Keshi Drop and Sleaze is getting less and less subtle by the week.  Just who will take who's last name, is certainly a question some might have, if only we could find a priest morally-questionable enough for this unholiest of unions.  Although I really should do a better job casting my net a bit wider than it has lately, just so I can have more different flavors for everyone out there, a reality where I work more closely with Sleaze, on their brand exclusively, almost came to be.  It certainly would have been an exciting project, with this exciting brand.

Besides all that however, those who have missed out on the sold-out nuclear greens can now find solace in the relaunch of the good old classic Glow in the Dark Bukkake coming out of retirement.  This time, he's well-fitted in an attractive limited edition marked packaging, letting you know just how many other dragon balls exist around the world.  Paired with a shrunken down clone, named Precum, this guy might just steal all the attention from Big B this release.

A brilliant move to reel in those who already have a Glowing Bukkake, weird set of words, is a new mini-figure of the same character.  Closer to scale to play well with other keshi, this affordable version is a no-brainer for high alert, and how could it not be?  Less of a centerpiece or an intimating force, Precum is the practical mini-figure version that interacts with Kinkeshi and Grossery Gang trash bins, Mystical Warriors of the Ring wrestling mats, or rattling inside your very own capsule.  And for those who love the chase, but maybe can't always afford the game, this is a perfect alternative.

Both will drop together, Monday, March 26 at 8pm German time (2pm EST) on Sleaze's Instagram account (@sleazeism).  Quantities are so low and selling out quick enough, they are bothering with web-store stuff when necessary.

March 24, 2018

Space-Themed Bit Figs Invade Pockets This Spring!

Long time fictional bogeymen of the blog and independent toy pioneers, Onell Design, have not missed a beat when it comes to keeping things new and interesting with their Bit Figs mini-figure line.  Animals have reached a Series 3 and a good number of limited edition one-offs remain available for those who are looking to extend their Glyos-compatible collections.  In the coming days, they are looking to expand once more.

Returning to their roots, Onell is introducing their Space Big Figs, inspired from original characters from their Glyos figure line.  This is certainly an interesting and a celebratory time for Onell, Bit Figs, and their collectors.  Not only have these figs seen a revitalization in the vending machine market, but now is the moment the training wheels come off.  This set, at least the three teased to be a part of the set, are original designs, not chibi ninjas or animals that any kid can immediately relate to, and I'm excited to see where this path leads for them.  And it doesn't just go one way either.  Glyos collectors will now have their bridge into Bit Figs and mini-figures, as a whole, so it seems everyone wins.

Since my time in the independent toy scene, Glyos stuff and myself have always had a weird connection.  It felt close to something I would have liked, but because they were multi-parted figures, intended to be swapped and customized, even though made from the same general material modern keshi-style mini-figures were being produced with, I kept my distance.  That was until Bit Figs came around and I bought up a good deal.  I had ordered the bronze sets of animals and ninja, and found a vending machine locally to sacrifice my pocket change to, however neither set really sunk their teeth into me.  Maybe now it can.  Maybe rekindling that interest I had when I first discovered Glyos, with those times I was back and forth to whether or not I was going to dive in.  Maybe now I can confidently say I'm interested in Glyos now.

If you're interested as well, the five piece set of Space Bit Figs will be up for grabs, Sunday, March 25th at 9:30 PM ET on the Culture Pirates web-store.


March 15, 2018

Sleaze Drops Russel Taysom Nuclear Green Bukkake!

God damn, it's seriously March already?  I mean, from the arctic nightmare world I live in, I suppose I would be less surprised to see my calendar still reading December 2017.  In fact, it probably still is, but for a different reason.

What I meant to say instead is 'Holy crap, has time flew by!' and a couple important drops and events and updates and cool news things and everything else because I'm such a loser.  Mystical Warriors of the Ring are filling the seas with their new shark mini-figure.  Super7 is still convention king, but really more like convention emperor or demigod, at this point, as they revealed even more keshi series and sets in the last couple months.  Alien Robot Monster even came out with a super hype terminator mini figure I was ready as hell to cover, but it all just fell through my fingers like these last few months.

Maybe that was a tad over-dramatic, as my time has been spent with my new son who...  Oh, yeah, who can almost walk now!  Oh, that's the missing link right there!  Sure, laziness and exhaustion took their toll on my mind and fingers away from the blog, but chasing this little perpetual motion machine down, night and day, might just be a bigger culprit.  But damn, do I love him, and he's just too happy and too smart.  Way smarter than his ol' pop!

I'll spare you the wallet of baby pictures and cut to the real reason we're all here right now.  Announced and tantalized about, earlier this year, Sleaze's Bukkake has finally found it's way to pollute the fresh fair of the cool March spring.  If this is your first time here reading about this mini-figure, I would suggest you take a moment to read some previous posts about this piece and it's brand.   In fact, one of my more favorite recent articles was written about the ball of slime, so please check it out, if you haven't already.  If you did, or have some knowledge about these guys, you know they are super limited and quite hard to collect.  Colorways are small sets, popping up only for a short time, and then vanishing forever before you can click on your Paypal App, so I am very concerned I am not speedy enough for the update.  If you're interested, it's absolutely worth the effort to check the availability as soon as you can.

Although this also could change, it appears sales of this colorway look to be restricted to Sleaze's Instagram page (@sleazeism).  Web-store malfunctions seem to have befallen them, so it appears you'll have to reach out to them through social media.  Not the biggest issue ever, and where the set is only limited to ten pieces, putting that sort of mild inconvenience up for some collectors might be what the doctor ordered for us late bloomers.

Alright guys, that's me for now!  I do apologize for being away for a couple months there, and I certainly never intend on that.  Things will get better and more frequent, I just need more time and patience with it all still.  Thanks and until next time!