Bits of toy info from AUS Toyfair 2013

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I take back that comment about none standing out.
I went back in today to look for licensed Transformers items, and the Theatrix exhibit was definitely the standout of the Fair. Every half hour they had a 10 minute magic show (by an actual magician), and even have in the magician Consentino a few times throughout the day to promote his line of magic trick sets.
The magic show was simple but a lot of fun, and they even gave out free popcorn for the show.
I was very impressed that they went to so much trouble being creative.

I also found an exhibitor showing off "nanoblocks", which are small-scale lego-style construction bricks, about a quarter scale... making some tiny little models (animals, buildings etc).

That is pretty cool.

nanoblocks?? Are thyey making their way here? Ooooh! I have a suspicion they are related to Diabloks for some reason. I spied a bunch of Nanoblocks when I was last in Japan and they looks nice. and for no reason, some pics from the 2009 tokyo toy fare with diabloks.\

[Ma5imu5]

That is pretty cool.

nanoblocks?? Are thyey making their way here? Ooooh! I have a suspicion they are related to Diabloks for some reason. I spied a bunch of Nanoblocks when I was last in Japan and they looks nice. and for no reason, some pics from the 2009 tokyo toy fare with diabloks.\

Yeah, saw them at Myers during the xmas period.

[ChlorHex]

Thanks for the info, Griffin.
Disappointing to see that GI Joe won't be coming into retail.
I guess poor sales for the last movie is to blame.