Nerd (Un)Culture
About two weeks ago, we reviewed Joe Ledbetter’s Mr. Bunny and Sno-Bunny rotocast vinyl figures from Wheaty Wheat Studios. As you all know, Fire-Cat and Ice-Cat were also released around the same time as the two Mr. Bunny colorways. Folks…
As we all know, it’s not just us men who are designer toy collectors. So it was decided to add this category for the female collectors. (We’re not all Andy from the 40 Year Old Virgin) So what actually constitutes…
Here’s news from STRANGEco – a brand new look at FRIENDS WITH YOU’s latest plush doll phenomenons – The Malfis (featuring Malfi, Smiling Malfi and the polka-dotted Super Malfi), The Burger Bunch (featuring Mr. TTT Burger, Bumble Grump and Muffin)…
Choosing the one artist who has had the biggest impact on the past year is always somewhat of a challenge. It’s especially a challenge when there are so many amazing artists working their magic in this realm. Narrowing it down…
“Darling Blythe”, the book for Blythe fans filled with just about all the fun activities and features on Blythe, is now available. It comes with many tips on how to enjoy Blythe with sewing patterns and other useful information for…
2005 was a good year for mini figures (anything under 4 inches in height). Of course, there were more lines of Qees, Kubricks and Dunnys than you could shake a stick at. We chose 3 of our favorite lines of…
The limited edition series of MOTUG Egg Qees is set to launch later this month. It must be soon, since there are only a couple of days left in December. MOTUG stand for Monsters Of The UnderGround and is a…
The many heroic and indelible characters who populated The Lord of the Rings film series, are also among the most familiar and cherished images in Hollywood history. Sideshow Collectibles, a specialty manufacturer of iconic television and film collectibles, in association…
We had a chance to chat with the man behind one of this year’s new, hot designer toy lines – Neth Creatures. It’s a very unique collection and one that warrants a lot of attention. What was the inspiration for…
Best Sculpting Most of the figures in the Designer/Vinyl Toy Scene are based on simple designs and sculpts. However, you do have your occasional intricate piece. This award is to single those figures (and sculptors) out, because without their hard…
Since it’s the time of year to send cards and let folks know that you are thinking of them and appreciate them…I though I would share some of the Holiday greetings I have received with you. The first is a…
Toy2R is showing off a brand new 8-inch Qee from Tim Biskup. It’s the Egg shaped Qee – named Polska Cyclops Egg – and will be retailing for $80. Look for it to hit store shelves beginning in January. This…
Frank Kozik’s Dr. Bomb – Lime Sherbert Edition – is my favorite variant of the Dr. Bomb figure. Yeah, there are a couple with the scary razor blades…but the big elephant eating his lime sherbert is my favorite of the…
Best Packaging Any product that is in plastic clamshell casing is automatically thrown out. The more twisty ties, the less likely you’ll be considered. Artwork and interesting reading always help. In 2005, this category was dominated by 3 companies: Necessaries…