This episode, I share my experiences navigating Bamba with an unscripted recording of the Reventure exclusives drop from May 6th, 2012.

Then, the gang and I talk about flipping, re-selling, and the differences between the two. The conversation then drifts to a discussion on Ashley Wood art-prints, spiced with the usual bouts of threeA geeking-out.

Promo spot: Anomaly Podcast Interlude “Predator: The Musical (The REMIX). Original version HERE

Submitted for your approval: A brand-new episode of the threeA radio podcast!

This episode marks the return of the threeA radio podcast team, and features a special guest: Sail of the threeA Legion!

Tune in, and you will hear us discuss the latest threeA MEGA-EVENT: ReVENTURE!

caricature by BRiZL http://brizl.blogspot.com/

Do you collect threeA? Are you a fan of Ashley Wood’s art? THEN YOU ARE PART OF THE threeA LEGION!

Interact with your brothers & sisters at the official forum, located at www.threeAonline.com/forum

While there, please take a moment to check out the threeA radio podcast thread, and leave any comments, questions, or requests.

And of course, you’re gonna want to subscribe via iTunes

GREETINGS, LEGION!

Due to a pretty hectic work schedule, I’ve had trouble getting together with the team for regular podcast recordings. HOWEVER; I remain dedicated to keep this thing going! With that in mind, I’ve managed to squeeze some free time out of my schedule to produce this solo effort.

This episode features an unboxing/review of the World War Robot Brillo Square, Mk.2.

In addition to that, I’ve included some background on the inspiration behind the design of the figure, Artist Andy Warhol.

The Warhol segment includes interviews & sound-clips snagged from around the web. I learned a lot putting it together, and I believe you will find it both entertaining and educational.

Square audio footage created by Legion member Anthony Carvalho

Interview clips taken from the 1987 Andy Warhol Documentary created by Kim Evans

Transformers Parody by NG SMOOV

*Bunny & TQ pics by Samir Mrini

This episode, I’m pleased to present a discussion featuring 3 ladies of the threeA legion: Emma, Dolly, and threeA radio’s Kimberley. The ladies and I touch on a number of topics, including the merits of 1/12 vs 1/6 scale figures, mint on card vs opened collecting, and the similarities & differences between how male and female legion members approach their threeA collecting.

We also talk about some upcoming threeA releases, including the Metal Gear Solid REX figure and the first female figure from the World War Robot line: the 1/6 scale Supreme Nom Commander.

There’s also some discussion of the different Tomorrow Queen figures that have been released by threeA-

We start things off with Gimbat’s News- A recap of some of the most recent happenings in the world of threeA.

We wrap things up with a review of the Mk.II square by Solodice.

*Intro sound-bite lifted from this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CU040Hqbas&feature=related

An amazing community of fans has grown around threeA. Known as The threeA Legion, these men and women come from all walks of life, and from all across the globe.

At least every other episode, we at threeA radio will try to feature a Legionnaire on a segment called “ThreeA Legion Spotlight”. This episode, we feature a cool Legion member who goes by the name tobor 2099.

This episode also features a recurring segment: Gimbat’s News. This segment is a brief summary of some of the latest news in the world of threeA, painstakingly compiled by veteran threeA Legion member Gimbat.

We round things out with an on-the-spot unboxing & review of the WWRp JEA Bertie Mk.3

Always have a back-up plan.

After a two-hour podcast recording with the team, I sat back to review the audio.

But there was a problem: There was no audio.

When I realized this, I honestly came close to knocking my computer to the floor in frustration. TWO HOURS of Podcast-Gold, lost in the ether of the internet…

The topic of discussion (which will remain a secret for now) inspired some pretty animated discussion. Some inspired points were presented, and there were quite a few unplanned moments of humor. I’d like to try to record the session again in the near future…

Still full of the magic inspired by threeA, but different. This episode features the return of a segment that was a cornerstone of the podcast: Gimbat’s News.

This episode also features some discussion of a number of upcoming threeA toys, including

This episode also features a cool Member Spotlight segment featuring Legion member Knives, creator of the song we use for the close of each episode & webmaster of a new site called Rad Toy Review. Check it out here- Rad Toy Review

Some Links: ThreeA 3-D animation contest entries can be found here.

ThreeA production blog

The Official threeA discussion forum. CHECK IT OUT!

ASSURGAM. Seeing the word featured on the Nightwatch Heavy Bramble led me to google it.  Turns out the phrase is identified with the US Army’s  626th Brigade Support Battalion, and translates roughly as “We Rise Up”.  Pretty cool, no?

Anyway, welcome to the 23rd episode of the threeA radio podcast!

This episode features an impromptu unboxing/review of my newest favorite WWRp ‘Bot: The SDCC Exclusive WWRp Nightwatch Heavy Bramble.

Damn; I really, REALLY love this thing!

This episode also features the longest Legion Spotlight segment to date, courtesy of podcast team member Chasbrock. This time, we get to know a very cool Legion member who goes by the name  Gaijin665.  The first 6 minutes of audio are a little rough, but hang in there; it clears up quickly and the segment is both informative and entertaining.  The guys touch on some pretty cool stuff, including the stages of threeA addiction & the diversity of the Legion.

Episode breakdown:

Intro 00:00:00

Interlude 00:01:35

Bramble Review  00:02:30

Interlude 00:15:10

Spotlight, Pt.1 00:15:45

Interlude 00:41:15

Spotlight, Pt2 00:43:35

Interlude 01:09:20

Outro 01:10:00

Some useful links:

Official threeA Forum

threeA Wiki

Do you like threeA?  Do you like animation?  Then check this out:

An animated short by a talented artist & threeA Legion member known as BRiZL!

You can check out more of BRiZL’s artwork here- http://brizl.deviantart.com/

Season’s Greetings, folks!

This episode, we present a little something to listen to while you’re wrapping or unwrapping those presents. A little ear-candy to help make that road-trip a little more enjoyable.

This episode doesn’t follow the regular show format. Instead, the podcast team joins me in a little yearly tradition of mine: A viewing of an elusive and often overlooked holiday special from the late 70’s:

Listen in as the podcast team gets together for an audio commentary & critique of this culturally important program, all for purely non-profit and educational purposes.

We’ll briefly discuss the mixing of cultural icons from the time period-

NOTE:

This episode can be enjoyed on its own as an audio-only piece, but there’s a video component as well.

If you want to listen to our commentary while watching the video, you can do so at the following super-secret link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Luce5a6P8o

At the link location, pause the video at the beginning, then hit “play” when you hear the *BEEP* in the podcast mp3.

This episode I’m joined by Legion member and forum moderator James, aka Anubis2Night for a discussion on the ThreeA Custom Toy Show recently held at the 1AM Art Gallery.

Then it’s time for another edition of 3A THUNDERDOME! Listen in as our contestants match wits to see who has the superior Tomorrow King knowledge!

We wrap things up with some speculation on the upcoming Action Portable Zombs; 1/12 versions of the iconic zombie characters from ThreeA’s Adventure Kartel line.

All this and more, presented to you in dynamic, stunning mp3 form! ^_^

Check out the Links:

The podcast’s closing song was created by an incredibly talented Legion member who goes by the name of Knives. Knives also does some incredible 3D character design. You can check out some of his work here-

http://www.brodieperkins.com/3D/Home.html

Zombies Vs Robots, used with permission from Andy of The Flaming Tsunamis. Please support these guys & Buy their tunes! Check out their stuff here- http://theflamingtsunamis.bandcamp.com/album/zombies-vs-robots

Zombies Vs. Robots movie news by Clevver Movies. Check out the youtube channel here- http://www.youtube.com/user/ClevverMovies

Want to plug in to the ThreeA online community? Sign up at the official threeA forum!

http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/

Oh, and before I forget, there’s a pretty cool contest in the works. The catch: You’ve got to be a member of the ThreeA Legion online forum to participate. Fortunately, signing up is easy and free. Just head on over to www.threeaonline.com/forum, and keep an eye on the threeA radio Podcast thread for more details.

Welcome to episode 20 of the threeA radio podcast, the internet’s first podcast dedicated to 3A.

To start things off, a little primer:

What’s threeA? It’s a designer toy company created by artist Ashley Wood and famed toy designer Kim Fung Wong.

What are designer toys? Well, some think of them as pieces of 3-d art, prized by many for their unique and innovative combination of color and style. The pieces created by threeA have that, plus, they’re just plain fun to mess around with!

And threeA is more than just a toy company. Over the years, a unique community of fans called the threeA Legion has grown around the brand.

Fans come for the cool toys, and stay for the cool people.

In this podcast, some freinds and I get together to talk about the different toys produced by threeA, as well as the gear, books, and art created by threeA and artist Ashley Wood.

This episode starts off with a quick trip to a little place called “The Emo Zone”.

This episode also features a segment called threeA Legion Spotlight.
This time, we hear from legion member h8thing.

Then, it’s on to the toys. The team & I discuss some of the latest threeA preorders, including the 1/6 scale Tomorrow King figures Wasabi and Oya-Loper, the 1/12 Tomorrow King Oyabun figures, and more.

Please be sure to check out the official threeA forum at www.threeAonline.com/forum!

More podcasts are heading your way, and soon!  ^_^

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

Missed out on scoring the SDCC Exclusive Dropcloth figure?  Didn’t get a chance to catch it at Bambaland? Well, here’s the next best thing:  A video unboxing of the figure, courtesy of the talented Yama86. And be sure to check out the other unboxing videos on his youtube channel.

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.

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.

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

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!

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”

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 http://www.youtube.com/user/MediocreFilms