02 September 2010 View Comments

Stolle’s Past The Cosmos – in photos

Scott Tolleson has returned from his Portland-based Past The Cosmos show that recently opened at Screaming Sky Gallery. And he has plenty of good pictures, in case you missed the event. My favorite photo? It features Scott, Scott's daughter and Dov chillin' on the couch.

Also, you really need to check out Screaming Sky Gallery's website (linked above), because they still have a number of pieces for the show that are available to purchase...for really good prices. [...]

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02 September 2010 View Comments

Tree Trunks Adventure Time Paper Foldable

This week's "Adventure Time" Paper Foldables release is that cute little apple pie loving elephant and pseudo adventurer, Tree Trunks. This paper toy was created by Bryan of Paper Foldables and is available for free through Cartoon Network (where you can watch Adventure Time).

02 September 2010 View Comments

Living Dead Dolls Retro Halloween Sets

Mezco unveils it's best Halloween treat ever: Three Living Dead Dolls Retro Halloween Sets that include an old school-styled plastic mask, exclusive 10" doll and a coordinating T-shirt (XL only). The trio consists of three of the most popular Halloween Living Dead Dolls ever created: Calavera The Skull, Pumpkin - The Jack O' Lantern and Gabriella - The Ghoul.

These are limited to 500 pieces of each set, worldwide. They are sure to go fast and become a super-rare prized addition to any collection. You can pick one up for $50.00 each.

02 September 2010 View Comments

Noodoll at Maison et Objet

Noodoll will be at Maison et Objet (in Paris) from September 3rd through September 7th. If you're in attendance, you'll want to get to Hall 6, Stand F64 to check out all of the plush goodness.

01 September 2010 View Comments

Karuzo Series meet Bunka

Walter Jacott aka Chauskoskis and Frank Mysterio have announced the first artist that will lend his design to their upcoming Karuzo Series. That would be from Bunka. What are your thoughts?

01 September 2010 View Comments

WuzOne’s Crazy 4 Cult Custom

WuzOne is only giving us this preview pic for his cult custom that will be on displat at the Crazy 4 Cult: Custom show at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco.

01 September 2010 View Comments

Mr. Power – Bad Genesis Custom

While we're used to seeing French designer Cpassek, from Gangtoyz, working his magic on plush characters...this time it's all about a custom Mr. Power. This is the first Mr. Power that Cpassek has customized and it's been named "Bad Genesis".

01 September 2010 View Comments

Brent Nolasco’s Nightmare Before Christmas (Barrow)

Brent Nolasco has shared with us his submission for the upcoming "Crazy 4 Cult Show". The movie he chose was "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and he went with the "Barrow" character - a sidekick in the movie.

This figures was carved out of wood pieces. - 13 pieces in all. The head, face, arms and legs all move and can be posed to your liking. This is the first wood figure Brent has ever done.

01 September 2010 View Comments

New Domo in Flocked Green and DIY

Toy2R and Dark Horse have announced two new 7" Domo Qees coming just in time for the holidays.

First up is the Love Green 7" Domo Qee. He is like old-school Moss Man flocked. Love Green will be limited to only 400 pieces worldwide.

Secondlyt, because the fans and artists demanded it, they'll be releasing a 7" DIY Domo Qee. But it's super limited to only 200 pieces worldwide. Look for both figures to retail around $59.99 each.

01 September 2010 View Comments

Hot Toys’ Ghost Rider and Bike Set

Hot Toys is proud to present the next figure from their Movie Masterpiece Series, the 1/6th scale Ghost Rider Limited Edition Collectible Figurine with Bike Set from the Ghost Rider movie. The highly detailed Ghost Rider collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Nicolas Cage from the film. It features light-up functions on the skull and includes a motor bike with light-up functions in the front blinkers and wheels.

Accessories include:

• Interchangeable newly sculpted skull with LED light-up eyes and fire-shaped hair sculpture (orange light, battery operated)
• Two pairs of interchangeable hands
• Long metal chain
• Shotgun
• Specially sculpted 1/6th scale motor bike with LED light-up functions in front blinkers and wheels (orange light, battery operated)
• Figure stand with Ghost Rider nameplate and movie logo

Look for the Ghost Rider figure set to be released around Q4 of 2010 or Q1 of 2011.

01 September 2010 View Comments

Cookies -n- Cream Exclusive Tuttz Wave 2

Cookies -n- Cream has unveiled Wave 2 of their Tuttz exclusives. This wave has a total of 5 pieces: 3 chase figures (Underworld, Bandit, Picasso) and 2 solid gold figures. These will be made available simultaneously via their online and mobile shops, this Saturday (September 4th 2010) at 12PM EST.

The mobile shop will be parked at the corner of Prince Street & Broadway Street in the Soho section of New York City. All the pieces will be sold as blind boxes. Each Tuttz will come with a Certificate of Authenticity with Eric Nocella's signature and a mini story card. They're priced at $55.00 each.

01 September 2010 View Comments

ESC-Toy Little Axe Snow Forest – Taiwan Exclusive

So...Erick Scarecrow released this teaser photo with little more that...well...this teaser photo. I lie. We actually do know that the figure is named Little Axe Snow Forest, and it's a Taiwan Exclusive.

01 September 2010 View Comments

Harold and Maude for Crazy For Cult

With the "Crazy For Cult: Customs" opening this coming Saturday (September 4th 2010), we're beginning to see a number of the amazing custom pieces trickle in. This one is from artist Mikie Graham (aka zombiemonkie) of Blamo Toys is excited to show off his custom piece's for the event.

Mikie chose the cult classic "Harold and Maude" as his inspiration...and he went the extra step by customizing Harold's Jaguar/hearse hybrid car - one of the films most memorable "props."

Harold and Maude were both made from mini Munny's and lots of magic sculpt. The car is made from diecast metal, resin, and plastic. It features working doors, hood and steering wheel...even a film accurate license plate.

31 August 2010 View Comments

Saint Mary T-Shirt and Signed Print

Whether you're religious or not, you'll want to get your hands on this Saint Mary t-shirt by Adam Jackson. This box set, which includes a signed print, is available for presale from LTD Tee from August 30th 2010 until September 5th. You'll be able to pick up the set for $26.99 and the shirts come in both men’s and women’s sizes. Plastic and Plush readers can also use discount code "plasticandplush" to save 20% off their entire order!

The Adam Jackson Saint Mary includes:

• High quality, screen printed t-shirt
• Signed 8” x 10” art print
• Certificate of authenticity
• Artist bio on the neck label
• LTD Tee Sticker pack
• Custom LTD Tee Box

31 August 2010 View Comments

Crazy 4 Cult: Customs

The Crazy 4 Cult: Customs show will open on Saturday September 4th 2010 (reception from 7PM until 10PM) and run through September 24th. It will take place at Gallery1988 San Francisco. There are plenty of amazing custom artists on the show listing, so we can't wait to see what they have planned.

31 August 2010 View Comments

Gold Tuttz Wave 2

Argonaut Resins is preparing to drop this next batch of Gold Tuttz exclusives for Cookies-N-Cream. It will feature the usual goodies like the custom numbered boxes and signed COA's. For the moment...you only get the view of their rear ends.

31 August 2010 View Comments

Two Solo Shows Opening at Rivet

Rivet presents two solo shows for the month of September - The Things We Have Lost by Shannon Bonatakis and The Denizen’s of Odditoria by Jimmy Pickering.

These two solo shows feature the work of Shannon Bonatakis and Jimmy Pickering, using acrylic, oil and graphite mediums. The opening reception will be this Saturday, September 4th 2010 from 7PM until 10PM with artist Shannon Bonatakis in attendance. The show will be on display through September 29th.

31 August 2010 View Comments

Bitbots Series Zero: Sneak Peek #3

Bitbots toys are back with two new reveals of their blind boxed Jinny figure - Series Zero. These are named Ninja (above), which will be packaged at a 1/12 ratio, and Girl (below), which will be packaged at a 2/12 ratio (or a 1/6, for you math geniuses).

31 August 2010 View Comments

GOCCODO’s Homeless Vinyl

Japan-based GOCCODO has unveiled their latest (homeless) vinyl toy. While the image here is a clay model, they are planning an October 2010 release.

Here's how GOCCODO describes the figure.

He has the lower half of the body in the garbage box. It is on the Sesame Street like Oscar. Teeth come off, drop, and the beard finishes expanding. His only resistance is only to shout, "JOB WANTED!!". I make an effort so as not to become like him.

31 August 2010 View Comments

Machete ‘Packet Hero’ by Mad Joe and Greasa Greg

Machete is the first piece from Mad Joe's (Overkill Creations) new line of figures designed by local LoCo artist Greasa Greg. Mad Joe is takking Greg's somewhat sketchy style and sculpting it just like that...in a line that will be called the "Packet Heroes".

This 3.5" tall single color resin figure will be sold for a super low price of only $2.00 a figure...plus shipping. They're on sale now....so go get one or four.

30 August 2010 View Comments

Lunartik’s Limited Edition Pillows

Click for Art has added to their collection of Limited Edition Cushions and Pillows designed by some of the world’s leading artists. This time around, they've gone with three Throw Pillows featuring the new designs of artist Lunartik (Matt Jones). They're named Night Diver, Double Licker and Tea's UP.

Made from super soft faux suede, they are printed one side with a plain white back. Each one has a feather filled inner and is available in two sizes (40cm and 100cm). Click for Art only prints a total of 250 of each design and each cushion is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity. You can pick them up for either £39.00 (about $47.00) or £130.00 (about $202.00), depending on the size.

30 August 2010 View Comments

Buff Monster Plush – Lick It Up

We've seen a number of exclusive Buff Monster Plush Figures. But this version - Lick It Up - should begin hitting retailers relatively soon. The 5.5" tall plush is limited to a run of 400 pieces. Look for it to retail around $18.00. For wholesale inquiries, please contact DKE Toys.

30 August 2010 View Comments

Photos from the Uglyverse

On September 11th 2010, Giant Robot will be hosting Photos from the Uglyverse, an art show featuring work by Uglydolls creators David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim. The opening reception will take place from 6:30PM until 10PM, with the show running until September 29th.

Photos from the Uglyverse will include a collection of super-limited edition of prints taken from Horvath and Kim's current projects with Abrams Books and beyond. Horvath adds, "Can't find GR2? Just look for the giant jumping Uglydoll outside!"

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

30 August 2010 View Comments

2010 Damarak The Destroyer Dunny Pack

Artist Damara Kaminecki has made two prints - that go along with his 2010 "Damarak The Destroyer" Dunny - inspired by Mexican flags. The first "print" is a hand cut papel picado flags, an edition of 20 pieces. The second is a linocut and is an edition of 50 pieces, also in the shape of a flag, printed on cotton rag paper.

Damara is selling these as packages through her shop. The "Dunny Duo pack" ($150.00) includes her Clear Dunny, the Green Variant as well as both flag prints. She's also selling the Clear Dunny and the flag together ($60.00). And any Dunny that comes from the artist comes signed.