Win Z.O.M.B.I.E. Toys From October Toys!

I've raved about October Toys and their Z.O.M.B.I.E. toy line several times. I even named them as my number three pick of my top five favorite zombie toys. Why? Head over to Zombie Command and read for yourself.

Well, great news! George, Ayleen, and Matt from October Toys have been kind enough to sponsor July's contest!

Grand prize is a Z.O.M.B.I.E. Horde package! Each Horde contains 13 randomly packed Z.O.M.B.I.E. figures in multiple colors (green, blue, white, glow in the dark) including School Girl, Rockabilly, Bathtime, School Boy, and the Ape!

Four runners-up will also be chosen with each receiving one full set of Z.O.M.B.I.E. figures!

Want more? Each winner will also receive a set of Z.O.M.B.I.E. Art Cards, stickers, and I'll even throw in some Zombies & Toys swag! Series 1 Z.O.M.B.I.E. Art Cards include nine cards, each designed by a different artist and inspired by Series 1 Z.O.M.B.I.E.s. Artists include M, Ego, Louie Lanford, Robotboy from Triclops Studio, Dinosauria, Apeman from Triclops Studio, Neil Winn, James Demetra, and Tone Rodriguez.

The folks that make the Z.O.M.B.I.E. figures at October Toys also produce and host a weekly toy show called Toy Break at http://www.toybreak.com. Not only is it an informative, addicting, and entertaining show; it's your key to entering this month's contest. To enter for your chance to win some Z.O.M.B.I.E. toys, email me with "zombie" in the subject at zombiesandtoys@gmail.com with your name, address, and the answer to this question: What is the name of episode 71 of the show? I'll give you a hint on how to find the answer, click here, view the archives, and scroll down until you find episode 71.

The contest is limited to one entry per person. However, like other contests, there will be exclusive opportunities to FaceBook fans and Twitter followers for bonus entries.

Zombies & Toys, An Artist's Interpretation

I wish I had some sort of artistic talent. I've ranted before about some of the great zombie art I've come across and plan on posting a feature about zombie art soon. Thus far, I've mentioned Krystal at Zombie Head, Billy Tackett, and Abomination Nursery. Krystal from Zombie Head was kind enough to send me her interpretation of the Zombies & Toys logo as well as tell us a bit about her process (posted here).

Well, Armgardt Richter Rose from Abomination Nursery sent in his vision as well. You can read about Abomination Nursery including an interview with Armgardt here. Below are the pics of his incredible version of our favorite dead guy. If you think that looks good, make sure to head over to the Abomination Nursery site and view the rest of his creations.

Thanks to both Krystal and Armgardt for lending their talents. If there are any other talented folks out there who would like to be featured with their interpretation, please email me at zombiesandtoys@gmail.com.

Zombieland - New Stills

Horror Yearbook posted some new pictures from Zombieland. I have a few of the stills posted below but you can check them all out by clicking here.

Some New Swag

Received more stock of swag this week including a new pin design. I have a small webstore that is finally active but currently only accept PayPal. All prices include shipping. Click here to take advantage!

Don't be shy, show your love for zombies, toys, and Zombies & Toys!

Movie Update For 'Carriers'

Bloody Disgusting posted some new information including the one-sheet for Carriers. I mentioned Carriers in May (click here) and am still looking forward to it even though it's not officially a zombie movie. The new stills from DVD-Forum.at add to my excitement. View the trailer here.

Dr. Tongue Toy Review

Ahhh, toys. My heart flutters upon hearing the word alone. Put the word "zombie" before it and my heart does jumping jacks. One of my favorite toy review sites is Michael Crawford's (find it by clicking here). If it's your first visit, I suggest clicking "search reviews" and take a gander at all of the toy goodness. You will not have a difficult time finding something fun to read. Case in point, the recent review of Dr. Tongue.

Day of the Dead is one of Romero's classics but has always been the bastard step-child when it comes to toys and collectibles. I mean, we all love "Bub" but what other zombies from that movie have we seen? It seems that Dawn of the Dead gets all of the attention. Well, AmokTime is bringing us a gem with their Dr. Tongue figure. Take a gander at the few pics taken from Crawford's site then click here to see them all and read the review.

Oh, and speaking of Bub, there's a review for him over there as well. Just click here to read it!

Ebay Saturday - Clothing Edition!

Yup. It's Saturday again. This can mean only one thing... a report of the zombie goodness available at Ebay!

Monroeville Zombies T-Shirt

Dawn of the Dead Gas Mask T-Shirt

Flyboy T-Shirt

Shaun of the Dead - I Got Wood T-Shirt

Dawn of the Dead Head T-Shirt

ZOMBIE! T-Shirt

Day of the Dead Vintage T-Shirt

Ed Helms, Zombie American

So I guess this has been around since 2005 but I just managed to stumble upon it. Tilzy.TV just posted the three-part series about everyday zombie, Glen. Worth a watch so click here to check it out!

Free Zombie Game For Your iPhone & iPod Touch

Vince R. dropped me an email with information about a free iPhone and iPod Touch zombie game that's available. Zombies Live is an online only game that allows you to interact with other players creating a horde of flesh-eating zombies. The game is only free through 6/27 so head over there now and download it. Somebody send me an iPhone so I can play it!

Breathers Contest Winner

Thanks to everyone who entered this month's contest for an autographed copy of SG Brown's Breathers: A Zombie's Lament. An even bigger thanks to Mr. Brown himself for taking the time to answer some questions and for donating said prize. I'll post links in the margin to your right for quick access to the interview and for Breathers purchase info. Seriously, it's a great book; A unique and entertaining view our favorite subject.

Congratulations to Stu Conover from Chicago, IL! Stu should be expecting his prize as well as some sweet, sweet Zombies & Toys SWAG by the end of the week.

The fun is not over, however. July's contest will begin, well, in July. This will coincide with a guest write-up I'll be doing at Zombie Command! There, I'll be naming my top 5 favorite zombie toys. Completely biased? Yes. But I hope you will be entertained regardless. We'll also have more than one prize awarded!

Ebay Saturday

Another Saturday Ebay update.

Matchbox Zombie Ambulance

Pet Zombie Dunny

The Simpsons As Zombies Figure Set

Bungie Zombie

Zombuddy

Zombie Duckie

Dead Snow - Movie Review

So I'm asleep at the wheel again... I've been promising to have this review up for awhile. I think by now everyone should be pretty familiar with the movie Dead Snow. I've posted news before and most recently one of the most unique marketing techniques I have seen. Not to mention one of the best to watch! In the dark? Click here to check out my post, Dead Snow My Ass, and you'll know what I'm talking about.

Please allow me to begin by telling you a bit about my taste in movies. I don't like B-Movies. I know there are a bunch of fans and I respect that. I totally see the entertainment value it's just not my cup of tea. That's not to say Dead Snow is a B-Movie; It is definitely not a B-Movie. It's just... different. It's cheesy without being cheesy. It's gory and gross without being gory and gross. The draw is not so much the events but rather the content. How can you possibly go wrong with a movie full of young kids, beer, and Nazi Zombies. Nazi-friggin'-zombies!

Does it really matter what the movie is about? Is there a plot or are there just a bunch of Nazi-friggin'-zombies wandering around eating kids? Well, sorry to disappoint but there is a plot. In a nutshell, several young medical students on break decide to spend a vacation in a cabin in the woods. Waaaay out in the woods where automobiles cannot go. Can anyone make a worse decision? Yes. Yes, of course a worse decision can be made. How about the cabin's owner, Sara, decides to travel there on her own. Through the mountains. On skis. Ahhh, to be young and stupid.

Their first night in the cabin, the young students had a guest in the form of a salty old man. Of course, this man brings with him tales of the town nearby and how it was ruled by a group of Nazi soldiers during World War II. These soldiers pillaged the town taking anything of value before being chased out near the war's end. Making their way into the very mountains that surrounded the cabin never to be seen again. Tale told, the old man leaves and the drinking continues.

The next day, Sara's worried boyfriend leaves to search for her while the rest stay at the cabin. I'm not ruining any surprises by telling you that the group must defend the cabin from the approaching horde of zombies. Nazi-friggin'-zombies!

My synopsis ends there because anyone who has seen a horror movie knows the rest. To answer the question on your mind... Yes, I liked Dead Snow. I'm rather baffled by this fact to be honest. The zombies communicate. The zombies run. They think, react, dig, fight, use weapons. They are generally unrealistic. They've been living in the snow-covered mountains for years and their clothes look nice. There's still fresh blood running out of their mouths. Their eyeballs are intact. I should not like this movie but I do.

Heads are knocked off and kicked into trees. There is self-amputation. Intestines are used as ropes a-la Tarzan. There's completely unrealistic, gratuitous sex. I mean, what good-looking woman would have sex with a slob of a stranger while he is still sitting in an outhouse dropping a deuce? Why do I like this movie?

Let's look beyond the zombies for a moment. The Nazi-friggin'-zombies! Dead Snow is fun. It's a fun movie with great special effects and makeup that doesn't take itself too seriously. I love the Evil Dead Trilogy. Add in a pinch of Snakes On A Plane and some zombies and you have Dead Snow. A solid movie that demands your attention and should not be missed. I had a great time watching and look forward to consuming mass quantities of alcohol amongst friends and watching it again!

Left 4 Dead 2 Enthusiasts Speak!

It was only a matter of time, I guess. The Left 4 Dead 2 debate rages on with supporters now forming a group as well. Left 4 Dead 2 Enthusiasts group was not soley formed to combat the Left 4 Dead 2 boycott group, but to show support to Valve for their decision to move forward with Left 4 Dead 2.

Head over to the enthusiasts page by clicking here for more information.