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REVIEW: Hello Kitty BLOTz MIMOBOTs

Background Mimoco has released a new blind box series featuring various Hello Kitty animals in Mimobot form. The Hello Kitty BLOTz series of 2GB USB Designer Flash Drives features 11 different characters in various pull ratios. Designs include: Bear, Fox, Giant Panda, Leopard, Panda, Penguin, Raccoon, Seal, Tiger, White Tiger and a surprise design. Each [...]

McFarlane Toys

The Walking Dead B&W Exclusives

McFarlane Toys has announce a pair of black and white exclusive figures based on The Walking Dead comic book series. These figures feature all of the detail, accessories, and play action of the standard full-color figures, but are given a "straight out of the comic book" grayscale look. Officer Rick Grimes features gray-tone paint, plus [...]

Handmade

Motorbot’s Treature Erectus

Dubbed Treature Erectus, motorbot has released this 7-inch tall rotocast resin figure that features two points of articulation. There are a limited number available in the deadbear shop. This run is made to order but there will be several one-offs available later. As part of this preorder, he can be painted to your specifications. You'll [...]

Toy2R

36-inch Tall Artist Qee Collection Series Two

36 is the atomic number of Krypton. 36 is a perfect score on the ACT. 36 is number of possible outcomes in a roll of two distinct dice. 36 is also the height of the newest Qees coming from Toy2R. The 36-inch tall Artist Qee Collection Series Two is coming, and it appears that one [...]

Plush!, Toy Reviews

REVIEW: Frankentoast

Background While everyone talks about the movie stars and panel discussions, we know why you're really going to San Diego Comic Con...the exclusive toys. One such exclusive was available at The World of Mr. Toast booth. Artist Dan Goodsell added a new plush toast character to his imaginary world – Frankentoast. The Facts   Frankentoast Series: [...]

Shows

Arkiv’s Escapist Show hits TAG

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present the solo show "Escapist" from renowned Indonesian artist Arkiv Vilmansa. Featuring new works, sculptures, limited edition prints and release a new figure called "The Sumo". The opening reception will take place on Friday August 5th 2011 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM, with the show running until August 26th. Arkiv [...]

Handmade

Galaxxor 005 Release Details

From the Xenotron swarm known as the Kree-Tau Belt in the Prahvax System comes the fifth Galaxxor: Monster Hunter Robo, Galaxxor 005. This 5.5" tall action figure-style resin art toy was sculpted by Ben Spencer, hand cast in neon yellow bb-filled crystal clear by The Godbeast and hand painted by Ben Spencer. Galaxxor 005 features [...]

Miscellaneous

Andrew Bell’s Toy Release details

Andrew Bell has announced that both Android Mini Collectibles "Heroes and Villains" Summer 2011 Set and the O-No Sashimi "Bluefin" Edition will be available at the Dead Zebra Shop starting on Monday August 1st 2011 beginning at 11:00AM EST (15 GMT) and again at 11:00PM EST (3 GMT August 2nd). These will be limited to [...]

Handmade

Motorbot’s Golden Idol Meathead

Motorbot has released a new resin figure - the Golden Idol Meathead (bonsai tree not included). These are limited to the number of pieces ordered - made to order. The figure stands in at 2 inches tall and is made of clear resin with tons of glitter. It comes bagged with a header...all for $15.00.

Shawnimals

Ninja of the Month – August 2011: Cyclops Ninja

Cyclops Ninja - the mythical Ninjatown beast - in the Ninja of the Month for August 2011. The newest Shawnimals plush will go on sale beginning Wednesday August 3rd 2011 at 1:00PM CDT. From the tag: "Underworldly cave dwellers beware! This singlet wearing ninja of unknown origin has a little friend he'd like to introduce [...]