Featured Reviews
Cookies -n- Cream presents ToyStreet
0 Comments 10 March 2010
Cookies -n- Cream presents ToyStreet - a grassroots event that aims to connect toy collectors, artists, vendors and people who share the same interests, in a unique experience where they can buy/sell/trade designer toys and other related merchandise such as art, clothing, handcrafted goods, sneakers etc. The goal is to foster more of a personal interaction between artists/brands/collectors/customers in a fun setting, and build a community of people who all appreciate creativity and the arts.
ToyStreet will take place in New York City on April 2nd, 2010 from 4PM to 9PM at 268 Mulberry Street (Between Prince St & Houston St).
Booths with exclusive items by respected artists/toy designers such as TooFly, Sucklord, Dave Cortes (Inu Art/Pugzee) just to name a few. Brands like GoodWood offering one time exclusive items that will only be available at ToyStreet....and many more artists/brands/toy collectors! Live music performances by the hard rocking Brooklyn band Shinobi Ninja and a special guest. Also, live painting by NYC street art collective URNewYork and Lee Iturbe.
Mario’s Closet by Glen Brogan
0 Comments 10 March 2010
Gallery1988 will be releasing the much anticipated "Mario's Closet" print by artist Glen Brogan today (March 10th, 2010) at 12PM PST. This 16" by 12" giclee print is on Epson ultrasmooth fine art paper. It's a limited edition of 100 prints, each one running $60. You can order them directly through the G1988 website.
10-inch New York Yankees Lubies
1 Comment 10 March 2010
Fans of the New York Yankees will be happy to see that they'll be able to pick up a slightly larger version of their team's MLB Lubies. Rocket USA will be releasing this new size (10" tall) for the Yankees, in both the all blue and pinstripe versions. As of right now...it's only the Yankees - but we can all hope for our team to be next.
JPK’s Mini Munny Policeman
0 Comments 10 March 2010
Jon Paul Kaiser finished this custom figure about a week or so ago...and held off a little until the new owner could get the first look at him. Wooly (the proud new owner) is collecting a set of police-themed customs. Jon went with a Mini-Munny and chose to go down a Victorian route, inspired by Jack the Ripper and recent Wolfman movies.
BAN2 A.K.A DELI167 Reps Concrete Immortalz
0 Comments 10 March 2010
Elite Gudz only has two videos left in a series starring graffiti's most iconic and prolific artists as they join the ranks as official Concrete Immortalz. The second to last video features BAN2, one of the old school pioneers of subway art.
Hailing from the Bronx county of New York City, BAN started writing graffiti in 1976. Growing up next door to the legendary NOC 167, BAN would receive an education in graffiti writing that would lead him to become a legend himself, mainly known for his work on the 4 line and Broadway between 79'-80'. Check out what BAN had to say about the Concrete Immortalz as another section of the mural gets destroyed.
MimoZine: 5 Second Films
0 Comments 10 March 2010
Mimoco, makers of MIMOBOT and MimoZine, and 5 Second Films, creators of hilarious 5 second videos released every weekday, have teamed up for this episode of MimoZine.
5SF are college friends who live and create together. MimoZine caught up with these moguls of the mini mass-consumables and found out about their process and preoccupations.
Letters From LA – VOX
0 Comments 09 March 2010
U1 Toy Arts has released the first piece in a new breed of toy art collectibles: Letters From LA - "VOXER". Based on a design by Los Angeles artist VOX ONE and sculpted by Dave Kawano, this piece captures a true representation of the lettering style of the artist. "VOXER" is produced in a hand painted resin and comes complete with the "VOXER" lettering, a wall background, and a base. This piece allows for several display options-the base allows for the pieces to stand on any flat surface and both the lettering and wall are produced with wall mounts so that the collector can display the wall and letters, or the letters independently, on any wall.
Limited to 500 pieces, look for each piece to retail around $85. For wholesale inquiries, contact DKE Toys.
Smile at Red Gate Gallery
0 Comments 09 March 2010
Smile is a collaborative group show displaying works in various media including acrylic, oil, photography, new media, performance and installation. Taking place at Red Gate Gallery in London, the exhibition aims to act as a cultural antidote to the recent global depression, natural disasters and a general mood of despondency. Smiling is a universal act, yet there have not been many reasons to do so lately. In the greater scheme of things one often forgets the little moments in life that make us smile and thus happy.
The show opening will take place on Friday April 2nd, 2010 from 6PM until 1AM. The exhibition runs from Monday March 29th, 2010 until Thursday April 8th, 2010.
Smile features works by:
Amy Russell, Anna Siemaszko, Hanae Utamura, Ian Tatton, Joe Townend & Toby Owen, Juan Blanco, Leslie Wilson-Rutterford, Maia Schweizer, Paul Vincett, Roxane Grant, Sibylla McGrigor, Soheila Keyani, Soraia Almeida, Susie Lowe, Wiracha Daochai, Zannah Cooper.
New Wuz One Customs
0 Comments 09 March 2010
Wuz One has dropped a few new custom figures, including Captain Wuzzy and Mojito (100% hand-painted with spray paint, markers and acrylics).
Mojito "is influenced by the evil character of The Powerpuff Girls(Las SuperNenas), the monkey Mojo Jojo and mixed with of my old customs, Baby Magneto."
These will be on sale through Wuz One's site...soon.
Antoinette the Sympathy Girl – Goth Edition
1 Comment 09 March 2010
If you weren't able to get your hands on one of Necessaries Toy Foundation's Antoinette the Sympathy Girl (originally released in 2002), 3DRetro has announced an exclusive Goth Colorway. This 13" tall roto-vinyl figure is limited to a run of 300 pieces. Each figure runs $39.99.
Dusters
0 Comments 09 March 2010
DMS has released his 4" x 3" tall Duster figures in three versions - Original, Camo and Medic (my favorite). These are now available through the DMS store. Each colorway is limited to 25 pieces, made to order.
General Skullo and The Kyoufuoctopus
0 Comments 09 March 2010
"TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE" or so the story goes. They met in 1956 at Paradise Ranch aka Area 51 millitary testing facility in southern Nevada. The Skulloctopus was a survivor of a flying saucer crash thought to have come from the planet Mars and General Kyoufu, a bio-cyborg soldier the government was experimenting on to create the ultimate killing machine. It was a match made in Hell and to make the most of it they exchanged heads as a symbol of their alliance before escaping into the moonlit desert.
Plaseebo is pleased to announce the release of a collaboration with Cannibalkaiju - General Skullo and The Kyoufuoctopus. This mash-up of "Skulloctopus" and "General Kyoufu" figures is an Ultra Limited edition of just 5 sets that will be made available through Plaseebo on Friday March 12th, 2010 for $195 per set.
Eaton Lives
0 Comments 09 March 2010
Bwana Spoons provided a little sneak of this Friday's public release of Eaton Lives. Being released on Friday March 12, 2010 at Noon PST, this figure is "part production run/part one of a kind". Each one is unique.
Hi-Fructose 5th Anniversary Show
2 Comments 09 March 2010
Hi-Fructose Arts Magazine celebrates its 5th anniversary with a group show presenting a selection of some of the most distinguished artists to have graced their pages. Taking place at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, the opening reception is slated for Saturday March 13th, 2010 from 8PM until 11:30PM. The exhibit will run through April 3rd.
Hi-Fructose was founded by artists, Attaboy and Annie Owens in 2005 and is published by Ouchfactory Yumclub Publishing. The works included in this 5th Anniversary Show pay homage to the artists featured over the past 5 years and who’ve helped to shape and define the future of art in our culture.
Artists include:
Kris Kuksi, Jonathan Viner, Martin Witfooth, Candice Tripp, Jesse Hazelip, Lori Earley, Chris Mars, Jeff Soto, Kevin Cyr, Mark Ryden, Thomas Doyle, Scott Musgrove, Victor Castillo, Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki, Brendan Danielsson, Brian Dettmer, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Harma Heikens, Attaboy, Alex Pardee, James Jean, Scott Hove, Sas Christian, Colin Christian, Yoko D'Holbachie, Travis Lampe, Junko Mizuno, Brandt Peters, Mia, Chet Zar, Kathie Olivas, Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriguez, Sam Gibbons, Annie Owens, Yosuke Ueno, Skinner, Ewelina Ferruso, Shag, Mike Shine
kaNO Fat Albert Custom
0 Comments 08 March 2010
kaNO has posted the above photo of his submission to The BIC Buddy Custom Show that will be held at the Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles. If you're under 30, you might think that Fat Albert was just a really bad film...but kaNO obviously remembers the old school cartoon voiced by Bill Cosby.
Pre-order Star Wars Kubricks at Toy+Life
1 Comment 08 March 2010
Toy+Life is giving you the chance pre-order some of the hottest Star Wars Kubricks in years. That's right Star Wars fans, your prayers have been answered! For years many of you (and us) have wanted to see more of the classic Star Wars brought to life in Kubrick form and Medicom brings it big time. You not only get some cool 'bricks but this time around each figure comes with a part that you can use to build one giant figure.
Pre-Order Star Wars DX Series 1 Kubricks
Relive Return of the Jedi with all of the pieces in this series, including the special builder - Jabba the Hut.
This series includes: Luke Jedi; C-3PO & Salacious Crumb; R2D2 Jabba's Barge; Chewbacca Prisoner; Amanaman; Bib Fortuna. These should be in around July (subject to change).
Pre-Order 400% C-3PO Kubrick
Toy+Life is expecting this beauty some time in August (could be sooner).
What is Monster Kolor?
0 Comments 08 March 2010
Matt Walker of Dead Presidents Designs has shed a little bit of light on just what is Monster Kolor.
Alyenz Invasion
0 Comments 08 March 2010
Buffalo Toyz, a newly formed designer toy division of French label Attakus, has unveiled their new Alyenz blind-box platform figures. Each series (two planned so far) is composed of 9 different 3.2" tall vinyl figures that are slated to sell around $14 each.
Alyenz Invasion 1 (already released) consists of the following artists: Genevieve Gauckler, Lewis Trondheim, Soldedad Bravi, Marc Caro, Run, The Black Frog, Stan, Yoann Etienne Aillaud.
Alyenz Invasion 2 (September 2010) includes these artists: Rolito Pierre la Police, Philippe Buchet, Soledad Bravi, The Black Frog, Fred Blanchard, Etienne Aillaud, Yoann.
Rusty Taz
0 Comments 08 March 2010
KNGL has created this handmade (and hand painted) figure named Rusty Taz. This one-off piece is made of polymeric and stands around 2" tall. He'd look great sitting on the dashboard of your Ford F-150. No?
Arkiv x MyTummyToys
2 Comments 08 March 2010
Arkiv and MyTummyToys are going to be teaming up in 2010 on what appears to be a series of 100% handmade sculptures. This is the teaser...and if you can make out what it's going to be...bravo!
Detroit Devil – Painted
0 Comments 08 March 2010
Ryon Xavier Smith sent along this photo of what the Detroit Devil figure will look like when it's painted. Thoughts? Suggestions?
REVIEW: JLED’s Slander
1 Comment 07 March 2010
Background
Slander Snake, he slithers around. Sometimes in the house, sometimes on the ground. Be careful much, if you're a mouse. Or inside his tummy might soon be your house!
Joe Ledbetter and Play Imaginative have teamed up to release Slander – a snake with quite an appetite. While the figure is available in four different colorways, we’ll be taking a look at the green version for purposes of this review.
The Facts
Slander
Manufacturer: Play Imaginative
Artist: Joe Ledbetter
Material: PVC plastic
Dimensions: 4” tall by 3” wide (ball – 1” round)
Points of Articulation: Zero
Designs: Ice Version; Green Version; Purple Version; Lava Version
Accessories: Victim ball inside Slander’s stomach
Edition Size: Ice (500 pieces); Green (1,000 pieces); Purple (300 pieces); Lava (200 pieces)
Packaging
Decapuss Custom
0 Comments 07 March 2010
Artist KNGL just revealed his latest Mini Munny Custom. Named Decapuss, you can see the octopus grasping a diamond through the water. Or...that's what I see.
New From Tesselate
0 Comments 07 March 2010
Tesselate will be releasing three new figures tomorrow - Monday March 8th, 2010 - at 4PM GMT (11AM EST). Those three figure sets are: Rlikz and Terry Four (red); Glokz and Terry Five (green); Blros and Terry Six (blue). Each of the Terry's come with their own personal sleeping quarters, and the larger figure includes his own sturdy Oakor packaging.
Both figures are hand cast in resin and hand painted with acrylic and spray paints. Each of the larger figures stands at 4" tall, while the Terry figures are 1.4" in height. You'll also receive several Tessetoys stickers with your order for £26 each (about $40).
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Cookies -n- Cream presents ToyStreet
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Mario’s Closet by Glen Brogan
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10-inch New York Yankees Lubies
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JPK’s Mini Munny Policeman
- BAN2 A.K.A DELI167 Reps Concrete Immortalz
- MimoZine: 5 Second Films
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Letters From LA – VOX
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Smile at Red Gate Gallery
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New Wuz One Customs
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Antoinette the Sympathy Girl – Goth Edition
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