Ep. 19: SDCC Wrap-Up

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One final episode about SDCC, then I'll stop talking about the convention until next year.

Probably.

Tune in as Devours, Chas & I recount some of our favorite memories of the convention. We also talk a bit about the different threeA exclusives that were available at the convention, and the trials & tribulations involved in trying to score them.









This episode also features the return of the Member Spotlight segment. Thanks go out to long-time Legion member Leland for letting me grill him at the IDW booth.






Wrapping things up: An impromptu unboxing of the 2011 3AA Membership Pack.







00:00:00 -Intro

00:01:42 -Interlude: Tales From The Emo-Zone

00:04:17 -threeA Legion Member Spotlight: Leland

00:08:16- SDCC Wrap-up

00:46:47 -Interlude: Natalie Portman RAP (Yes, it's really her.)
Definitely NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

00:49:55 -SDCC threeA Exclusives

01:48:35- 2011 3AA Unboxing

01:58:30- Outro

Vidcast: SDCC Exclusive Slaughterhouse Dropcloth

Vidcast: WWRp Slaughterhouse Dropcloth unboxing by yama86

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Here's a cool video unboxing of the SDCC Exclusive WWRp Dropcloth figure, done by threeA radio team member yama86!

And be sure to check out the other unboxing videos on his youtube channel.

Episode 18: SDCC Pt.2

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Welcome to another episode of the threeA radio podcast! This episode features further coverage of the threeA presence at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con.

The Legion was out in force at the con, and I was fortunate enough to grab several on the spot interviews on the exhibit hall floor. Listen on, and you'll hear from Legion members Gimbat, Kat, Benny, Geopina, dtrain, Gregory, x43x, and BRiZL.






This episode also features part of the Cover Design panel held at the con. In the panel, several noteworthy artists discussed a number of their comic covers. Since this is a 3A podcast, I focused on Ashley Wood's contribution to the panel. Below, you'll find images of the covers Ash discussed, in the order that they were presented at the panel.

Ashley Wood covers discussed in the SDCC Comic Cover Panel-

30 Days Of Night

Automatic Kafka

Fallen Angel




Mystery Society



Ghost Rider 2099

One of the biggest surprises at the convention was the unveiling of some 1/12 scale Star Wars figure prototypes created by threeA. Devours and Chasbrock join me for some discussion on the prototypes and what we'd like to see from this exciting potential new line of high-end Star Wars figures.

3A "Action Portable" Stormtrooper Prototype

This episode also features another edition of threeA THUNDERDOME. In honor of the Star Wars figure unveiling, this edition of Thunderdome is Star Wars themed. Listen on as Devours and Chasbrock battle it out in the Star Wars trivia arena.




Several Convention Exclusive threeA toys were available at the con. These things were HARD to get, but I managed to grab one of the Action Portable Ascended Popbot figures. The opening of the figure and my initial impressions are presented here as sort of an impromptu unboxing and figure review.

Action Portable Ascended Popbot

All this and more on episode 18 of the threeA radio podcast.







Thanks to 3A legion members Chasbrock, Devours, Gimbat, Benny, Geopina, Kat, x43x, BRiZL, Gregory,and dtrain for contributing to the episode. Thanks also to legion member Knives, creator of the podcast closing song.

Thanks also to Kim & Ash for creating such kick-ass toys. Needless to say; without them, this podcast wouldn't exist.

If you like what you've heard, please spread the word.

For updates on upcoming episodes, you can check out the threeAradio podcast twitter feed (@threeAradio) and facebook page. You can also subscribe to the podcast via itunes.



-Eric

ASHLEY WOOD Interview SDCC

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In this special episode, I'm proud to present an in-depth interview and discussion between IDW CEO Ted Adams and the man himself, ASHLEY WOOD!

This interview was recorded live at the 2011 San Diego comic con, and is the first of several episodes that will feature Comic-Con coverage. Please sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for an hour of incredible discussion on Ash's history as a comic artist and designer, the origins of threeA, the upcoming film projects, and what lies in the future for threeA!

Popbot Movie Promo!

Revealed at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con, here's the promo for Ashley Wood's upcoming Popbot movie!

Episode 16: Customization

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Back again!

In this episode, I'm joined by legion members Anubis2Night and Bubo to talk about a subject near & dear to the heart of many 3A fans: Toy Customization. We take a look at what drives some fans to modify their designer toy pieces, adding their own personal touches to create new and unique pieces of designer toy art. We also take a look at some of the techniques and materials used to create both custom and scratch-built figures.



And since this podcast is first and foremost about threeA, I also take a look at one of the latest releases from the Hatchery: The Adventure Kartel Bleak Mission figure.




Thanks goes out to Anubis2Night and Bubo for participating in the customization discussion, as well as to YOU for checking out the podcast.





Opening song created by Rob Liscomb

Closing song created by threeA legionnaire Knives

Opening clip features Van Beater of Jamungo, from the film The Vinyl Frontier
http://www.thevinylfrontiermovie.com/

Acute Action-Figure Addiction Disorder clips by killerclone

"Boom Boom Ba" by Metisse
http://metisse.music.free.fr/shop.htm

"Second Chance" by Peter Bjorn and John
http://peterbjornandjohn.com/blog/

"This Old Dark Machine" by James Vincent McMorrow
http://www.jamesvmcmorrow.com/


"My Name Is Mok" by Lou Reed from the film Rock and Rule.
No soundtrack was released.



...Also;


"You're the Duke of New York; you're A-Number One"

Episode 15

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Comic Con Survivor's Guide (pt.1)

Welcome to episode 15 of the threeA radio podcast, the internet's first podcast dedicated to the designer toys of artist Ashley Wood's groundbreaking company 3A. In this episode, I'm joined by threeA legion member Base for some discussion on the upcoming SDCC comic con. I'm then joined by 3 members of the podcast team for further discussion of comic con, and conventions in general.




Then it's on to the toys, as we discuss some of our recent pick-ups.













We round out this episode with a new segment called THUNDERDOME: 3 men enter, one man leaves.






All this, plus an impromptu review of the adventure kartel fighting JC figure.





Thanks go out to special guest Base, and to the threeA radio team: Devours, Chasbrock, Yama86, and Solodice. Thanks also to Rob Liscomb, creater of the opening song, and to threeA legionnaire Knives, creator of the closing song. And as always, a special thank you goes out to Ashley wood for creating such kick-ass toys and art, and for keeping in touch with us fans.

To find the greatest community of threeA fans on the internet, be sure to check out the official forum at www.threeAonline.com/forum.


"Hummingbird" by Imaginary Cities- Check them out:
http://www.last.fm/music/Imaginary+Cities
http://www.facebook.com/IMAGINARYCITIES

"Wake Up" by Arcade Fire:
http://www.arcadefire.com/

"Hold Your Head Up" by Argent:
http://www.last.fm/music/Argent

"Welcome To Paradise" by Front 242
http://www.front242.com/site/content/news.asp

"Comic Con Girls" by Screen Team:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreenTeamShow

Comic Con clips by Mediocre Films

Episode14: JDF Drop

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Still chuggin' along.


In this episode, the team and I get together minutes before the recent JDF Armstrong drop. A limited quantity of the figures were offered on Bambaland, with all proceeds going towards a relief fund for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan late last month.

We also geek out a bit over the scheduled appearance of Ashley Wood at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con.





We then go on to cover a number of topics, including the Adventure Kartel Fighting JC and Bleak Mission figures, the Action Portable Tomorrow Kings (again!), and the old-school 1/6 scale Armstrong figures.









This episode also includes some discussion of Digital vs. Traditional print media, the upcoming Popbot movie, and the meaning of "Fair Dinkum".

All this and more, on episode 14 of the threeA radio podcast.

Episode 13: OPEN YOUR TOYS!

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In this episode, I'm joined by Kimberly and Martin, who convince me to free a figure from its plastic prison.

Vid-Cast: Little Shadow!

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A new episode of threeA Radio is coming soon. Stay tuned for episode number Lucky 13!

In the meantime, here's an unboxing video of Little Shadow (s), courtesy of Yama86!

...BTW, what's an "APTK?"

-Eric

Ep.12 Talkin' threeA with the Sucklord

Talkin' threeA with the Sucklord

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This episode, I'm honored to be joined by a celebrated figure in the designer toy world- Sucklord, of Suckadelic Toys. Having been a part of the vinyl scene from day one, Sucklord provides a unique point of view on threeA and designer toys in general. And, as it is wont to do, Star Wars creeps into the mix as well.

But first, Original Generation Legionnaire Sir Dirty Girty and I take a look at the world of World War Robot. SDG lends his expertise as we delve into both the book and the incredible WWR figures.
This episode also features a review of the WWRp Noir Deplume figure: Pure bad-ass, shrunken down to 1/12 scale.








All this, plus Gimbat's threeA Daily News and more.


Peep this:

The Realms of SUCKADELIC

ThreeA Legion Outpost

ThreeA Production Blog

Blog: 1/12 Dropcloth!!!

The elves at the threeA hatchery are about to unleash another wave of kick-ass on us with this bad-boy:






When I first glanced at this photo, I thought "cool; that's a nice picture of the 12-inch Commando Uncle 5 Dropcloth.

Only it isn't.

This is a 6-inch Commando Uncle 5 Dropcloth!!!

6 inches tall, and capturing every last detail of its 12 inch tall brother, right down to the tiny articulated fingers!

If you've opened a new threeA figure before, you're probably familiar with the distinct "threeA smell." With the way my hunger for these things is growing, I'm starting to suspect that the smell is at least 15% crack. Or maybe nicotine.

Both?

ep.11 - APTKsDrivingMeCRAZY

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APTKs Driving Me CRAZY!

Welcome to episode 11 of the threeA radio podcast. In this episode, the team is joined by a special guest- an old-school Legion member from across the pond: Tigerfeet. We talk a bit about the recent 3AA membership drive, and all the coolness that goes along with it.
Later, we roll up our sleeves and dig into the tornado of kick-assery currently heading our way from threeA, starting with the new Action Portable Tomorrow King figures.




We then discuss some recently landed items, and have a possible brush with the supernatural with the arrival of the 1/6 Adventure Kartel figure known as Ankou.



Next, we segue into talk of upcoming releases, including the WWR Grunts, Bot-Sniper, and Seven Bones.

















...All this, plus Gimbat's news and more!

1:48:07

00:00:00 Intro Theme by Rob Liscombe
00:02:55 threeA motion ad
00:03:28 Gimbat's News
00:06:40 Legion Spotlight: Tigerfeet
00:16:00 Roundtable: 3AA, APTKs, Ankou, 7 Bones, WWR Grunts, Bot-Sniper, and more.
:01:47:00 Outro Theme by Knives Out

Vidcast 2: NOM COMMANDERS!

Vidcast 2: NOM COMMANDERS!

Here's another really cool un-boxing video created by Yama86, featuring the 1/6 scale threeA NOM Commander figures- Post Fire and Thrice Naut.

Fun Fact: These figures feature head-sculpts based on the co-creators of threeA: Ashley Wood and Kim Fung Wong. Kim also goes by the name Three Zero (Thrice-Naught, get it?)

Episode 10: 3AA!

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3AA!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! After taking a short break for the holiday season, threeA radio is back with an all new episode!
In this episode, Eric, Solodice, Chasbrock & Yama wrap up their chat on the origins of threeA, touching on Ashley Wood's connection to the Metal Gear Solid franchise. We'll also jump into the Way-Back machine to hear further Metal Gear Solid chat with Pitu and Baker The Zombie.

This episode also features a special Robot Spotlight covering one of Rothchild Industries top-of-the-line fighting machines, courtesy of threeA legion member cma3.



Later, the team and I geek out over threeA's 2011 3AA membership.









This episode also features a Damn Buster & Phobos Defense review by Solodice.





All this and more on episode 10 of the threeA radio podcast!