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BABY HELLHOUND PLUSH Play Imaginative is releasing its first Designer Plush toy (with Vinyl parts) – Baby Hellhound, designed by the great TOUMA from Japan. It looks like this might be one of the best plush figures of the year….
The latest show at Melrose Avenue’s Gallery1988 was the entitled “We’re All Mad Here” event. Inspired by, and celebrating the Cheshire Cat (from Alice in Wonderland)…the show included original artwork and custom vinyl Cheshire Cats from several of the world’s…
From the disturbing mind of John Pinkerton comes the Zombie Hamsters. These Vinylfixx exclusive Zombie Hamsters are limited to only 5 and each is hand numbered, dated, and signed by John Pinkerton. Once these limited edition, custom handmade Zombie Hamsters…
Sergey Safanov has sent photos of his newest character – Gooma – all the way from Russia (with love?). They did a small run of the figures in hard vinyl. Serey plan on posting comics and stories about them a…
Span of Sunset is proud to announce “Pirate” Cheshire Cat – limited edition capped at 500 pieces. First 30 pieces to be sold at Gallery 1988 on October 7th during “We Are All Mad Here” art show along with another…
The Le Merde folks have made a plush version of their character “Vander”. They made him in his classic army jacket version and a special Maharishi version. They’ll be displayed at the Plush You! show, put on by Kristen Rask…
Fugitive Toys has a brand-new shopping system with cool features like a community integrated directly into the site and customer wish lists that can be sent to friends. How cool is that? They are running a HUGE Giveaway – Details…
Hailing from the UK, fledgling independent toy manufacturers Dan&Dan in conjunction with Triclops will be dropping their debut soft vinyl figure in time for the Xmas holidays. With over thirty years of experience in the toy & design industry Dan&Dan…
We always enjoy checking out the work of a talented customizer. Not only does Mike Heisler – the man behind Slobots – do excellent customs…he also creates original sculptures. The theory behind his work is as follows: Not very far…
Background The past several months have been like Christmas for Uglydoll fans. Moxy, Chuckanucka, the Secret Mission Uglydolls…now Peaco. David and Sun-Min are introducing the newest (and pinkest) character in the Ugly line. Peaco is very shy. Well…shy on the…
Well…what can you say? Doktor A continues to blow everyone away with his custom pieces. This time he has worked his magic on a Dunny and MAD*L. He calls them Professor Teslastein and his electric creation. Reminds me of Frankenstein…
TRWG! is the newest limited edition vinyl figure from artist Pete Fowler and STRANGEco, and begins shipping in November 2006. TRWG (pronounced troog) is a walking, talking encyclopedia of the unique musical styles found on Monsterism Island. Bred and schooled…
The first toy from artist, designer, and photographer Kii Arens is sure to please both mods and toy collectors. Standing 7″ tall, its working eye light glows while its magnetic feet keep LA-LA (produced by Munky King) firmly planted on…
“Baby Lemonade” New Work by Fawn Gehweiler At Down at Lulu’s in Oakland, CA 6603 Telegraph Avenue at 66th Street Opening: Friday October 6th from 6pm – 9pm Art, Fashion, Bubblegum DJs, Mini Mod Makeovers, and a Candy Buffet! For…