SHOW: Vinyl Toy Network
Robert, from Kung Fu Toys, has sent us photos of the Vinyl Toy Network show. It took place on May 6th at the Pasadena Convention Center, and from most accounts, felt like a mini San Diego Comic Con. There were…
Month: May 2007
REVIEW: Sports Picks NBA Series 12
Background McFarlane’s Sports Picks has become one of the company’s most recognizable figure lines (perhaps second behind Spawn). They currently produce figures for the four major US sports – hockey, football, baseball and basketball. Their NBA line is now in…
Second Annual 3 Feet High Show
Presented by Kneehigh.net, the 2nd annual 3 Feet High show is being curated by Andrea Breitman. The theme f the show is ‘skate decks and their adventures at the carnival’. Jared Deal has sent us some photos of the skatedecks…
Alexis’ West Glo-Kock Prototype
The talented artist – Alexis West – has sent word of the completion of his Glo-Kock figure. It’s the first in a series of his hand made prototypes and is hand-carved from hardwoods. Detailed photos of the tooling and production…
Mr. Hahn Ningyo Project Signing
The Mr. Hahn Ningyo designed by Joe Hahn (Linkin Park) and produced by Super Rad Toys will drop this coming Monday on May 14th at 7 PM. The event will be taking place at Joe’s SURU boutique on Melrose. Joe…
CONTEST: Win Monster Theater Figures!
Dark Horse is sponsoring a contest where you can win all 6 Monster Theater figures (both sets). So what do you have to do?? Here are the rules: Send an email to bcslivka@mac.com with the names of all 6 figures…
Batgirl TCF
Tonner Doll Company has released photos of their Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) figure. The 16″ tall redhead figure is the latest addition to the DC Stars TCF collection. Tonner is becoming the mecca of superhero figures – Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Superman,…
Carl Jones’ Hoodiez Toy Release
On Saturday May 12th, Meltdown Comics will host the official “HOODIEZ” toy release, signing and gallery mixer from 2pm-10pm. The “HOODIEZ” are a series of urban vinyl toys that consist of 5 original characters: Boogie, Jazz, Noc, Scrapz and Flip….
Hi Fructose Volume 5
The critically acclaimed under the counter culture art magazine Hi-Fructose returns this summer with Volume 5. Featuring: cover artist Amy Sol, the awe inspiring art and interview with James Jean, the undisclosed locations of Mars-1, the beautiful paintings of Lori…
UniPo: The Fan Series
UNKL’s UniPo-By-You Contest netted over four hundred entries (from 18 different countries). They sifted through the entries until they were blue in the face. The folks at UNKL couldn’t just pick one, so they chose four. The winning entries are…
Art Toy Alchemists Show
If you’ll be in the Anaheim area at the beginning of June, you’ll want to stop in to see the “Art Toy Alchemists” show. It will open on June 2nd at Artifact Unmundane in Anaheim, CA and will feature about…
Beaterman B.O.T.M. Sneak Peek
Jamungo has posted the above photo on their blog. The Beaterman figure, designed by VanBeater, will be a part of their B.O.T.M. line – as known as BUD of the Month. There will be plenty of other great designs on…
Show Calendars!
With the increase in art galleries, as well as art shows, we have added a new section to the site…sorta. I’ve set up .Mac iCal calendars for East Coast, West Coast, Central US and Non-US events. You’ll be able to…
Sugar & Cyanide Art Show
Artists: Miss Kika, Pooka.Machine & Terribly Odd Title: Sugar & Cyanide Art Show Opening: Saturday May 26, 2007 from 7:00 PM to Midnight Pink Ghost 21 West Las Olas Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 616-1304
Backwoods Golden Gigantic
Artists: Beth Tacular, Eric Amling, Matt laFleur Title: Backwoods Golden Gigantic Dates: May 11th thru June 5th Opening: May 11th, 7pm until ?? (artists in attendance) Media: 2D, Mixed Media Wootini Gallery 200 N.Greensboro St. Carr Mill Carrboro, NC 27510