Several months back, Titan Books released the first book from UK artist Olly Moss. Silhouettes From Popular Culture is a 144 page hardcover that features full-page silhouettes of some of the most recognizable characters from pop culture. Olly says he "drew characters from the side and cut them out of paper using powerful industrial lasers". Whatever the [...]
VIZ announces Uglydoll Comic Book Series
VIZ Media, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, has announced a publishing deal with Pretty Ugly to develop a brand new series of original graphic novels based on the bestselling plush character toys - the Uglydolls. The Uglydoll series is scheduled to launch in the Summer [...]
Scott C. The Great Showdowns
Scott C. (or Scott Campbell) is well-known in the art world for an interesting pop culture "project" called The Great Showdowns. Ironically, that's the same name as his book from Gallery1988 and Titan Books. The 144 page hardcover book features page after color page of iconic (and some not so iconic) films and the conflict [...]
Walking Wally Street #2 and Contest
To promote the launch of his latest comic book, Waking Wally Street #2 - Loyal to the Bone, Ryan McClure is holding another custom toy raffle. The prize is a custom Wally Street 5" MadL. This custom is hand-painted with sculpted features by the artist. To qualify for the raffle to win Wally, you must [...]
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Twitch, The Monster of Frustration
Heartwarming and unique the award winning WorryWoos are a line that everyone falls in love with. Who hasn't felt lonely, confused... or downright frustrated! Each Woo embodies a difficult emotion and walks readers through not only how to deal with that feeling but shows that everything turns out just fine in the end. Twitch, The [...]
REVIEW: The Art of Luke Chueh Bearing The Unbearable
Titan Books, Gallery1988 and Luke Chueh have teamed up to release The Art of Luke Chueh Bearing The Unbearable, a 192 page compendium of Luke's work from 2003 through 2009. The 9" x 12.25" hardcover book features full color illustrations, some covering two entire pages. Painting, art toys, and gallery show custom pieces are all [...]
Get “The Polka Dots: Learn to Polka!” Published
Attaboy is working on his next book is for wee lil' children types and goofy adults. The Polka Dots: Learn to Polka! is a board book that's shaped like a polka dot. It's about a silly little Polka Dot who has a hard time trying something new but finally does so with the help of [...]
Ghost Knigi by Benjamin Sommerhalder
Ghost Knigi, written by Benjamin Sommerhalder, will be released this Saturday (December 10th 2011) at Nieves, Ankerstrasse 20, 8004 Zurich, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. On little Ghost Knigi’s birthnight he receives a book from his Aunt Abel. When she hands it to him all she says is, ‘I hope you enjoy reading this!’ Knigi is quite [...]
Gary Taxali: Mono Taxali
Mono Taxali is the new 304-page hardcover book from artist Gary Taxali. It features "four-color printing on laid paper and special varnishes" and 175 pieces of Taxali's lowbrow, vintage comic inspired artwork. The book was published in Milan, Italy by the 27_9 publishing house, and is the second book from their Mono Series. The artwork [...]
Gary Taxali’s Book Releases
Gary Taxali recently released his “I Love You, Ok?” art book, published by teNeues. Inspired by vintage comics and period advertisements, Gary Taxali tweaks conventional styling and context to cast light on life’s constant paradoxes. Taxali’s second monograph, “Mono Taxali” (published by 27_9) officially releases on September 27th 2011. It contains Taxali’s fine artwork and [...]
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Doctor Flop
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Green and Blue Skeleton Double Cast RAAAR!s
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Designer Toy Awards Now Open for Voting
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Wood Idols: Disney + Ren and Stimpy
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ESC-Toy Releases for May 17th 2013
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DMS Mini Mecha
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Hot Toys’ The Joker (1989) – Mime Version
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Mechanized Mad Men
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Paul Shih Double Release – Friday
- Toy Break Episode 261: Crap Still Happens
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