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Wheaty Wheat Studios and Dyzplastic.NYC team up for the first time to present "Zliks", a new set of collectible vinyl figures from Andrew Bell's "The Creatures in my Head" project.

Each set includes three figures and 3 removable base stands in a window box. The figures range from 2.25 to 6 inches tall and feature posable arms, interchangeable heads, eyeballs and bases.

Prices are $46.99 each set and will ship early August.

Andrew Bell's Zliks @ MyPlasticHeart

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Pixelgirl has the greatest selection of plushies this side of the keyboard on my lap. From evil Wee Ninjas to Porco Pigs, one-eyed Klops and big-armed furry Klong monsters, there's just so much to love for Plushie fans big and small.

Personally, I've never gotten into the Plushie craze but who can't love the Hoosier Mama monster or Voffel the One-Sided Puppy?

Price are in the $30-40 range which to me is rather expensive but again, I know little of this craze so clue me in if you know any better.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for a Plushie on the cheap I'd go with the über-cute Happy Milk Carton. Available in 3 colors and only $15 it's a steal for such a sweet little treat.

Hardcore Plushies for Softcore Enthusiasts

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The Toshiba Gigabeat S30 is arguably one of the most hyped up and anticipated digital audio players of the past year - I had been waiting for it to come out for at least 8 months alone. Finally, after numerous delays and revised launch dates, the venerable DAP review has gotten their hands on this supposed "iPod killer" for one of their unparalleled in-depth reviews.

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it), I've long since lost interest as I've already fallen in love with the perfection that is the Cowon A2.

DAPreview writes: "Ever since Apple released the iPod, people have tried to label players such as the iRiver IHP-120 as an iPod killer. Fact is, players like the IHP-120 are far too complex and, quite frankly, nerdy for the majority of the population. What most people want is a fashion symbol that also has seamless integration with music stores. Words like ogg and gapless are completely foreign to most consumers.

With the Gigabeat S30, Toshiba is trying to take the iPod head on. They hype the new Gigabeat's style and integration with the new Windows Media Player.

The S series has been getting a lot of hype, but we all know hype doesn't make a great player. Read this review to find out whether the Toshiba Gigabeat S30 was able to back up the hype."

DAPreview presents the Toshiba Gigabeat S30 review

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Travela is the first figure by well known graffiti artist Jeffery "Doze" Green. This figure was released in Japan but is now available from MyPlasticHeart in limited quantities.

Travela wears a mobile suite and comes with two flight cases with turntables in each. Comes in a collectors box. Metal plaque under the foot is engraved with edition number. Limited to 3000. $85 each

Doze Green Travel A

New York born and bred, a pioneer of hip-hop culture, graffiti legend, figurative painter, and an original member of the Rock Steady Crew, Doze Green does it again with his first toy since the Travela.

Ganesh towers at 9.5 - 10 inches tall atop a giant boom box. The Hindu god of good fortune and the remover of obstacles, shows his own luck, sportin' a pair of shell toes, a giant sound system, and a jewel in his round belly. The base is separate piece and Ganesh also carries his broken tusk in his left hand. On his back are inscribed the letters E.O.T.O. - (Each One, Teach One) and is packaged in a window box designed by the one and only Filth. Limited too 700. $60 each

Doze Green Ganesh Red

Doze Green Ganesh Blue

Update: Also be sure to check out the Thomas Han Pill Pirate which is Series 2 of the Toy2R/OX-OP collaborative Qees Series and the perfect partner for the Painkiller Dunny mentioned here back in February

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