The online voting for the 9th Annual Designer Toy Awards (DTAs) is currently open. The finalists have been announced and now it's up to the public to vote on your favorites. There are six categories open to the public vote, and the voting will end on May 16th 2019 at Noon ET. And don't worry...you won't need to vote for Plastic and Plush...because we haven't made the voting - holding true to our moniker of "The Award-Losing Plastic and Plush".
From the twisted imagination of Japan's own Tokyo Jesus, comes the Tayū (太夫) resin figure.
In order to become an Oiran, a woman had to be educated in a range of skills, including the traditional arts of sadō (Japanese tea ceremony), ikebana (flower arranging), and calligraphy. The highest rank of Oiran was the tayū (太夫). The Tayū’s secrets will soon be revealed, but in this moment you can revel in her crystal beauty and elegance, for she will keep your secrets and protect you from the darkest demons.
Sculpted by artist Tokyo Jesus, the Tayū - Crystal Blood Edition stands in at 12 inches tall and is cast in clear resin with pink coral and red color streaks. Produced by and available from Clutter Studios, the figure will drop for pre-orders beginning on Tuesday April 9th 2019 at 2PM ET. It will be priced at $333.00.
Clutter has dropped the OctoDrop Mini by American Gross. The newest addition to the Octo family, the OctoDrop Mini stands in at 2 inches tall. Hand-sculpted by artist American Gross, the internal Taku Taku (Octo) is cast in a super glow-in-the-dark teal and purple gossamer resin with an external pale blue skin. Each piece is hand-created in New York by Clutter Studios. They're currently available to pre-order for $50.00 each.
Clutter has released the American Gross and Nicholas Fung collaboration - Penetrator-X. The hand-dyed 9.5-inch tall sofubi monsters feature the Penetrator-X head sculpted by American Gross, on a Skullheadbutt Body, produced by Rampage Toys and come hand-dyed by Nicholas Fung.
The Clear Hand-dyed Penetrator-X Micro-Run are limited to a run of 3 clear pieces. Each piece is priced at $150.00. And the Hand-dyed Penetrator-X Micro-Run is limited to 6 hand-dyed sofubi pieces with a one-of-a-kind chase wearing a suit. You can pick these up for $150.00.
The Marshin' King is invading the Earth and is ready to toast some dogs with the human race!
From the mind of world-renowned sculptor Jason Freeny, this 8-inch tall Marshin' King figure will be available to purchase beginning on Friday March 29th 2019 at 2PM ET. Based on Freeny's original sculpt, this intergalactic being arrives displayed on 6-inch wide hand-painted base. It's been produced in resin by Clutter (also where you can purchase it). Limited to a run of 10 pieces, you can pick them up for $250.00 each.
Clutter has announced the release of their Jade Street Guru Limited Edition Sculpture. “The streets have their own rules, the players make their own way. The Street Guru lights the night!” From UK street artist Czee13 comes this traditional green jade colorway of the 6” Street Guru, exclusive to Silent Stage, produced by Clutter Studios.
Limited to a run of only 50 pieces, you can pick up the Jade Street Guru from Silent Stage (an online exclusive) for $199.99.
Bob Conge and Plaseebo has been invited to send some custom pieces for THE GLOW SHOW at Clutter Gallery opening this Saturday March 9th 2019.
Blobrainopus And The Coolie Ogre (pictured above)
Blobrainopus is a 3-inch tall clear vinyl mash-up custom of a Blobpus interior brain unit on a Plaseebo Skulloctopus body. It's filled with space junk guts and a motion-activated color-changing LED unit with replaceable batteries. The Coolie Ogre is chained by the neck to the Blobrainopus. The Plaseebo “Gnaw” head is on a nasty PLT “Coolie” body. The head is covered with a hand made custom cloth hood. He has a motion-activated color-changing LED unit with replaceable batteries. Both are painted with Monster Kolor sprays and signed by Bob.
General Octo-Kyoufu And The Sum
General Octo-Kyoufu is a 3.5-inch tall clear vinyl mash-up custom of a Mike Pro aka A Rare Form “General Kyoufu” head on a Plaseebo Skulloctopus body. It's filled with space junk guts and a motion-activated color-changing LED unit with replaceable batteries. The SUM is chained by the neck to the General. The Plaseebo “SUM” figure with blue inset eyes and a switched motion-activated color-changing LED unit with replaceable batteries. Both are painted with Monster Kolor sprays and signed by Bob.
Clutter has teamed up with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore to bring you the Pollution Monster: Radioactive Edition. Each piece is lovingly handmade in NY by Clutter, using transparent resin and Glow-in-the-dark gossamer. Measuring approximately 5" x 4” x 5”, and limited to just 30 pieces, these will be priced at $250.00 each. They will be available for pre-order this Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 2PM ET.
Clutter has teamed up with artist duo Djinn & Tonic to bring collectors this collaborative resin sculpture: Rotten - Candy Red Edition. A slightly disturbing spin on Snow White's poison apple, this resin piece measures 5 inches in height. It's currently available to pre-order from Clutter, and is limited to a run of 50 pieces. It will ship by May 15th 2019. You can currently pre-order one for $333.00 plus shipping.
Nominations are officially open for the 9th annual Designer Toy Awards. Presented by Clutter, the Designer Toy Awards (DTAs) is an annual event honoring excellence and innovation in the field of Designer Toys. With categories like Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Toy of the Year, and Artist of the Year (among many others) the DTAs highlight the year's best designs, concepts and accomplishments by both veterans and newcomers in the diverse world of Designer Toys.
Running until February 28th 2019 at 6PM ET, nominations can be submitted now through the website designertoyawards.com. I'm not telling you to go nominate Plastic and Plush...I'd just like a little recognition for reporting on designer toys for the last 15 years.