Feb 19, 2012 | 2011 Toy Awards |
Every year, we see a number of new companies and lines released...and we also see a number of them drop off the map. Here's a look at five of those new lines: 5. Bling Squared Bling Squared makes handmade glass sculptures that you can collect, wear as jewelry, or hang...
Feb 18, 2012 | 2011 Toy Awards |
Yes...those blind boxes. Love them or hate them, they're still a big part of the designer toy world. I had to whittle them down to our top five choices: 5. Hello Kitty Blotz (Sanrio - Mimoco) Mimoco released their own blind box line - the Blotz - of USB flash drive....
Feb 17, 2012 | 2011 Toy Awards |
Customizers make the designer toy world go 'round. They put their own unique spin on platform toys or use bits and pieces of other toys in their maniacal creations. Here are our top 5 choices of 2011: 5. Dan Small (DMS-One) In addition to creation his own resin...
Feb 16, 2012 | 2011 Toy Awards |
So...how do I choose the Artist of the Year? I look at the entire art scene to see who had some of the most productive/influential years. The five chosen for 2011 are: 5. Holly Stanway (A Little Stranger) Holly, from A Little Stranger and Hey Cavey, was extremely busy...
Feb 15, 2012 | 2011 Toy Awards |
Sculpting can often make or break a toy...especially when it comes to an authorized likeness. But it's also important to transferring an artist's two-dimensional work into a 3D piece. Here are five of our favorite sculpts of 2011. 5. Seahorse and Rider (Amanda Visell...
Feb 14, 2012 | 2011 Toy Awards |
Whether you're a mint-in-package collector or you like to take your toys out to put on the shelf, everyone can appreciate well-made, attractive packaging. Here are our top five picks for 2011. 5. Bruce Lee - 70's Casual Edition (Hot Toys) Hot Toys went for a subdued...
