http://www.videogametoys.net/blog Video game toys and clothing -- The culture that is video games Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:04:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nanovor, a new game by the company Smith & Tinker, has launched today.  This hefty venture takes kids toys to a new level of technology by dually allowing them to play on and offline rpgs.  This is more advanced then an interactive TCG(trading card game) where a person logs in ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2009/08/new-video-game-toy-lets-you-take-your-mmo-battle-offline/ Spawn has recently finished creating their Guitar Hero action figure set which includes Johnny Napalm, Lars Umlaut, God of Rock, and Axel Steel.  These figures are 6 inches tall and retail from $10 - 15.  This is the first set series and it is rumored that there will be another ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/12/guitar-hero-action-figures-now-available/ SporeSculptor.com allows you to take your creation from the popular pc/console game Spore and turn it into a real sculpture.  To complete the process you need to read what creatures can and can not be printed.  Almost any creature can be printed, but not all can such as creatures with ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/12/turn-your-spore-creature-into-a-real-life-sculpture/ The best custom transformers action figure I've ever seen.  But I can't do it justice.  Check the custom transformers toy here, where you can see over 20 pictures and more details.  Simply Amazing! http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/custom-transformers-action-figure/ The tactictal action game Dynasty Warriors finally gets their moment with miniature Chibi action figures.  There are twelve in the set and they will set you back $60.  Each little guy stands proudly 2 inches tall.  They will be coming out in February of 2009 so unfortunately you can't pick ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/dynasty-warrior-chibi-figures/ I really haven't written much about PS3 related merch, have I?  Playstation really hasn't had many hot successful franchises that have lead to licensed material.  But with the hype and "cuteness factor" of Little Big Planet I have been able to find some Plush Toys from the game. Little Big Planet ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/little-big-planet-plush-toy-for-the-ps3/ Rayman Rabbids have been running several big contests to support their new video game which came out yesterday.  First there was the Capri Sun contest we already covered where you could win an ultimate Video Gaming package. This tops that contest, not in prizes, but in fun.  The theme is "Games ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/rayman-rabbids-2-game-you-cant-play-with-your-butt-contest/ Price: $49.99 Where: Here As you know, I am always looking for interesting things related to video games that the whole world doesn't know about.  I happen to be a big fan of making and customizing toys, and have been messing around more and more with "urban" vinyl "designer art" toys.  Whatever ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/soopa-coin-up-bros-arcade-do-it-yourself-toy/ I've been looking forward to trying the Mana Energy Potion.  I love the idea and the packaging, and I wish I had come up with it myself.  An homage to the original RPG's of old, and aimed at World of Warcraft players who think that Blizzard came up with that ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/mana-energy-potion-lets-you-play-video-games-all-night/ If you play World of Warcraft and haven't heard of Figure Prints than you are missing out on a rare opportunity to have your video game figure turned into a real 3D Sculpture.  This is made possible by a company called Figure Prints.  They use a 3d technology that captures ... http://www.videogametoys.net/blog/2008/11/limited-figure-prints-world-of-warcraft-figurine-3/