Summer Slime Six, 2022 - In Slime We Trust

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    Summer Slime Six, 2022 - In Slime We Trust
    TOYS!!! TACOS!!! TIKI!!! TALKS!!! TIPPLES!!!

    Summer Slime 2022 kicked off with a bright sun, clear skies, a little bit of humidity and a shit load of good times and fun. Quang Le and the Creature Bazaar collective once more hosted Paul’s creation of an event in the backyard of Le’s home, and it has once again proven to be a wonderfully personable choice of venue. So much variety was present in the way of toys, collectors, artists, personalities and vibes, but all positive, friendly, warm and awesome. Paul, Melissa, Mikee, Griz, Quang, Bwana, Brandon and Jon are always sure to provide a memorable event and plenty to talk about and celebrate. I truly am thankful for what they individually, and collectively, bring to the community and the hobby itself. Summer Slime is what it means to have fun!!!

    And a personal thank you from me to Mikee, Lena and Griz for rescuing me and inviting me along. Had it not been for the generosity, love and hospitality I would not have made the memories I did this past weekend, or gotten these photos for you all.

    The collective: Top Row - Griz, Paul, Mikee, Aaron, Bwana, Jon, Quang, Christopher. Bottom Row - Lena, Melissa, Brandon.
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    Welcome to Hooligan City. 138 Spookshow Crew.
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    Follow @ themagnificentworldoftoys on Instagram and YouTube for some amazing upcoming Summer Slime video.
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    Blk Clvd x Transmission Toys
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    Much of my Rampage photos were out of focus again. :cry: I think it’s ‘cause I didn’t get my lens calibrated and it doesn’t quite catch the minis as I’d like. My apologies, Jon!!!

    Akamatsu paints for Marmit Toys
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    Paul’s Sappi and Reboot test pulls for the raffle.
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    Shirahama T - Rex for the raffle, held by the man Himself!
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    Siccaluna Tetsujin painted by Quang Le.
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    Turtle - X, each painted by one artist throughout the majority of the Summer Slime collective.
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    The Creature Bazaar Gang Bang Tetsuo! Multiple sprays from the aforementioned collective on a single figure. Illustration by Christopher Ulrich.
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    Thank you for the coverage! Still jealous after all these years of those who can get to events like this, but very glad they still happen. Keeping the beating heart of our hobby alive.
     
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    I was in state but wasn't able to make it sadly! Thanks for documenting everything, wish I was there to have a chance at that shirahama t Rex!
     
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    Great photos, great toys made by great people. Thanks for putting these up!
     
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    Thanks for taking these. Great showing by all the artists. What a beast of a show! I imagine it was even more fun than it looks.
     
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    What a great day and amazing photos, thanks for keeping a collection of everything so we can catalogue such special events
     
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    Amazing photos!! Thank you so much for taking/editing/posting these. Such an incredible event!
     
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    Well documented, Robert! Major bonus points for the quality exposé on the modern yard taco.

    Happen to have any more shots/angles of the space age tea tray filled with Dr. Deadlyfingers? The good doctor is the subject of an acute fixation of mine.
     
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    A lot of camaraderie and love...plus toys. Super cool and congrats to the winners.
     
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    Thanks so much, everyone, for the kind words!!! :D Took hot damn forever to get through the choosing and editing and uploading and posting, but that’s for the love of the game! For how much effort is put into Summer Slime every year it’s only appropriate I do what little I can to bring something back out of it. I definitely need to be better prepared with more lenses and make sure they’re all calibrated and properly cleaned, though. Even still, I think this is the most coverage of any event I’ve done to date, and so worth it. Very happy to know board members are viewing and enjoying!

    David, I’m terribly sorry to say, I did not get more shots of Dr. Deadly Finger outside of his custom tray! :oops:
     
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    Awesome work Robert! Truly stoked on the coverage.
    Toothaction- That tray said Stereolab on it. Maybe it was an SL give away or merch at somepoint, but only Paul would know. Looked really cool though.
     
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    Yah, s'one o' these. Exactly the sort of thing that I fully do not need but find myself daydreaming about anyway. They've been making a mean mug, too, and a strangely compelling tea towel.
    No worries at all, my virtual friend. I'm just curious about how/if the chrome pretties have been further decorated, and what the lone pink pretty looks like on its own.
     
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    Just incredible coverage Robert, thank you SOOOO much for taking the time to shoot this, and of course for sharing it here with the SB peeps who could not attend, but would have loved to (you may count yours truly among that batch, and I for one am sincerely grateful and appreciative of your efforts).

    The event just looks spectacular, and you can tell from those photos what a great time people are having. To me, this is the epitome of what a toy event should be about, and actually completely captures the essence of what this community actually IS at its heart; so much more than just silly vinyl dollies, its good people and good friends sharing a passion, learning and experiencing, and just having a great time. I know this place gets some flak now and then, but that I say just look at those shots and tell me this is community is not a great place to belong to. Anyways, without wanting to dwell on that too much - but will just add in, Thank You to everyone there and all fellow toy nerds, who continue to make this hobby enjoyable :thumbsup: -

    ...on to the toys. So much good stuff there, this event looks like an incredible success as always. I salute all the makers and fans who came out to take part. A highlight for me has to be that Shirahama T-Rex, what an incredible looker! I am so envious of the lucky adopter of that one. Adore Bwana's display, what a sight. I can see all those years of being inspired by the Microman playsets continue to carry on. Really want to call out again those T-28 big guys, some really interesting customs there, and bet they're even better in person. Though I think for the record these are M1-Go figures and not Siccaluna? Anyways, so many great toys. Congrats to everyone that walked away with something, even if it was just amazing memories!

    PS - had to throw in a post-script just to give a shout out as well to that food offering! Serve me up :razz: Seriously, as if it were not hard enough to miss out on on the toys and company, my stomach is rumbling just looking at the grub
     
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    Amazing photos, Robert! Thanks for sharing the fun.

    as always, it’s the event of the year to attend and I’m grateful for high quality pics to drool over.

    the split bosses and mummy joes are my faves from the lineup. Also, raffles rock!

    the red mecha guy with the two sword hands would’ve been my sleeper pick, very cool design. Probably pops even more in a sea of monsters

    summer slime is the place to be at for sure
     
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    Paul Kaiju, classic 50s movie star looks and smile! Looking great, Paul.

    Great photos, great fun; thanx for documenting and sharing, xSuicide Squadx.
     
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    @Fig Belly @toothaction @ultrakaiju @gatiio @eleggua My apologies for such a belated response, but wowzers, thank you all so much for such kind words and expressed appreciation!!! :oops: This is indeed the reason why I enjoying going what little lengths I do to get the coverage and images and hopefully feelings/vibes of these events for board members and collectors that are unable to attend! And do I ever wish we could all meet up in one spot and enjoy said events together. Obviously we all share the common passion for collecting, but I really do HAVE to bring it to the forefront that it’s the people, artists and collectors alike, that make the toys and collecting as special and awesome as it is. As I’ve said before, possibly last year, without an actual, backed community of good hearted, likeminded people, these toys have absolutely no life, and collecting has no soul or purpose. Having onlookers appreciate them both equally does put a hell of a grin across my face and continues to give me the push to bring something new here when I can.
     
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    Thank you for the post to remind me this dropped today, @toothaction! Such fantastic coverage! And the interviews only further the positivity and chill environment. Really enjoy the quality of the videos from this channel.
     
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    Thanks for such good documentation Robert!
    Roger of The Magnificent World of Toys was so great to hang out with as well. Had a great discussion on the best LA area Chili Rellenos and love of the old school "Mexican Food Hot Plate" style.
    So much care and love. I'm glad I stayed a few extra days just to BS.
    Of course biggest thanks to the Creature Bazaar crew for hosting, keeping the spirit alive and proving the scene is better an Archipelago, than an Island. I think it was the getaway we all needed.
     
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    Hey if I want to fly in for this year's Summer Slime, what's the best airport option. Thx.
     
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    John Wayne is in Santa Ana/Orange County so it is the closest. I don't know how much more the price will be compared to LAX, but LAX is about an hour away. Maybe see if there is a shuttle option from LAX to John Wayne.
     
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    I feel like a dork asking such basic questions, but I haven't traveled much in the last 10 years.

    Any idea about what time things will get started the day of the event? And about when do things wrap up?
     
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    Event starts at 6. Ends about 8 or 9.
     
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