Nerd (Un)Culture
The folks at Toy Break are at it again. Episode 12 of the always entertaining webcast is entitled Ring Ring! and is chocked full of previews, reviews and toy news (that sorta rhymed, right?). And if you’re interested in what…
Step right up, step right up and feast your eyes on Carnival Cartoons’ newest vinyl figure – Harriet the Bearded Lady. She is the newest addition to The Carney’s line, which features the heavily tattooed Buzz Carney. We’ve seen the…
The folks over at Toytastic are running a competition for Seamour Sheep and Marty Mole (from Crazy Label). You’ll have to bust out your crayons with the sharpener on the back of the box…make sure your markers aren’t dried out…because…
So, you thought you had all of the Shiitakes there were? You were mistaken. Here’s the World Champ Boxer Shroom art created by Erick Scarecrow. This piece is part of the 1st prize for our Shiitakes Sightings contest…be sure to…
Background You might remember Batgirl (aka Barbara Gordan) from her introduction in Detective Comics back in the 1960’s. However, I remember watching repeats of the old Batman TV series, starring Adam West. The show featured Yvonne Craig as Commissioner Gordon’s…
The next highly anticipated All-Star Vinyl release at the Upper Deck Store features NHL netminder, Martin Brodeur. Platinum Club members will get the first shot at the figures on Tuesday Sept 25th at 9:30AM PDT. New Jersey Devils Home, limited…
The ninth custom Blythe doll from Pure Blythe is named Renata (aka Buttercup). It’s another great piece and is currently up on ebay for your bidding pleasure. Bidding ends on Monday September 24th, but be sure to check into the…
Background Metin Seven is a Dutch designer whose weekly three dimensional webcomic – Seamour Sheep – has garnered interest due to it’s funny story line and hilarious main characters. The comic follows the adventures of a Scottish sheep named Seamour…
The folks over at Suckadelic have produced this great commercial that spoofs the old Star Wars ads of the late 70’s and early 80’s. Now, the language might be a little too graphic for younger viewers…but it’s definitely a hilarious…
We told you a few days ago about the Toys Kill show taking place at Meltdown Comics on October 6th. Jim Koch will be debuting his limited edition Gosho Doll (from Super Rad Toys). Here are some preview images of…
Background I warn you, do not stare into the Shiitakes’ cyclops eye for too long. These monster mushrooms have a variety of bizarre powers that eventually led to their escape from their creator. Presently they camouflage themselves as regular toys…
The folks at Crazy Label (and artist Michael Fleming) are asking you to go ahead and vote on your favorite Putrid Pal toy colorway. Actually, you can vote up to four times. They’ll use your opinion to produce alternate color…
UNKL has announced two additions to their UniPo line. You might recognize the design from UniPo Series 4. It was apparently so popular, that they’ve launched a Skeleton Series. The pink colorway is limited to 200 pieces and will be…
It’s less than two weeks until the conclusion of our Shiitakes Sightings contest. You still have a little time to get your Shroom and snap some photos… Esc-Toy Ltd & Plastic and Plush are very proud to announce the Shiitakes…
DGPH starts the Mole Ride Tour in California with 4 different shows, each one with a different theme and fresh new stuff including toys, bubble moles, canvases, street paints and a rare selection of never before shown artworks.