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Background Jamungo has primarily been known for producing their popular Blow Up Dolls (BUD) line of platform toys. The duo of Ferg and VanBeater have produced several other lines, most recently releasing the Crappy Cat vinyl figure. Designed by VanBeater,…
To help promote their new arcade boxing title – FaceBreaker – EA Sports worked with 12 artists to produce 12 custom Munnys of the 12 video game boxing characters. Check out mattiashd’s Flickr account for more detailed photos of each…
The newest figure from Hot Toys’ The Dark Knight license is the 1:6 scale The Joker (Bank Robber version). Not only does he come with the clown mask, but there are also interchangeable heads (slicked back hair and wavy).
Makkinoso has announced the release of his 3″ tall handcast resin FUFFA figure. There are only 5 pieces produced, and they are available via his etsy shop. The hand painted figures are all bagged with a header card.
The second member of Anna Chambers’ Doolie Box family has been released. Named TEE HEE, the stackable, hugable plush blocks are made of soft fleece and felt. Each piece measures 9″ wide by 7″ tall by 4″ thick. Each plush…
Background Gary Ham recently released his first self-produced vinyl figure – Carrot Shake Jake. Produced by Superham Designs (his company), the 6” tall orange rabbit has a strong hankering for carrot shakes. Jake is a unique rabbit. He has giant…
If you’re in the Detroit area on September 4th, you’ll want to make it out to LiFT for the release of The Residents. Steven Cerio will be in attendance to sign The Classic Eyeball and Mr. Skull vinyl figures that…
Few may know that some of my first toy reviews were of offerings from a McDonalds Happy Meal. Yep…that was way back when I started up a little site called Toytoons (it’s sad that my old site is now just…
One thing I always hear is that readers appreciate that we give relatively unknown customizers and artists their just dues. With that being said, Jonathan Robertson sent in some photos of his custom Munnys. Hmm…is that first one Guy Fawkes?
Jakks Pacific has announced Series 3 of their WWE Vinyl Aggression line. The six designs include: Batista, Chris Jericho, Triple H – King of Kings, Shawn Michaels, The Rock and Tommy Dreamer. Are there a lot of wrestling/designer toy fans?…
Hmm…this looks familiar! It might be because we showed you the green version of the GID Dokugan a few days ago. This Tokyocube exclusive version of the BLObPUS produced kaiju vinyl is limited to a run of 25 pieces. I…
Another of the DC Direct 1:6 scale Watchmen figures is everyone’s favorite funnyman…The Comedian. Was he really that funny? Not sure…but he was definitely is one gruff looking dude. Look for this figure to be released on February 4, 2009…
Charles Stephan, the artist known for his cut (and sometimes eerie pig characters), is showing off the upcoming line of Alice Cherry Blossom Qees. We’re now able to see the designs that he and Toy2R have chosen for this lineup.
I just finished reading Watchmen…and I already think I might need to read it again. And with the upcoming release of the film (March 2009), DC Direct has released some images of their upcoming 1:6 scale Rorschach figure. It actually…
Gallery Hanahou presents Head Games Dress Candy, a collaborative exhibit of sculpture and jewelry by Sara Singh and Arlene Guerra. Fashion illustrator Sara Singh and jewelry designer and creator of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arlene Guerra are ushering in New…