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Matt Hawkins creates some of the most intricate and complex custom paper toys out there. Each month, he provides a new free paper model that you can print out and assemble at home. Also, check out his illustrations…there is definitely…
“Genetic Blasphemy”, the one man show of Plaseebo artist Bill Hand, aka William B Hand opened last week at the Bug Jar Gallery in Rochester, New York. The exhibition of Bill’s recent airbrushed acrylic paintings will run through June 15th….
Tonner Doll Co. has unveiled photos of their Jack Sparrow 17″ tall Tonner Collectible Figure (TCF). The photos are of the prototype, so things might slightly change from the photo to the final production piece. There are plans to produce…
Well, we knew about the Wilco UniPo 6-pack, but UNKL has now released a schedule with all of their exclusives. I’m not sure if I like the whole “release a different exclusive every day” thing, but it assures you that…
Hot Toys has released final production photos of their 12″ tall Jack Sparrow figure (from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End). The figure is the spitting image of Johnny Depp’s somewhat aloof character. It comes with all of the…
Melissa M Levine’s website has now gone live. She is displaying various prints and other original pieces, with talk of a store coming in the near future. The above custom Munny can be picked up at Panik’s Toy Box.
Hot Toys 12″ tall Captain Sao Feng (from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End) is an exact likeness of actor Chow Yun-Fat’s character. The Captain Sao Feng collectible figure features ancient dueling scars on his ace and a highly…
Crazy Label has announced that there will be a Rotofugi exclusive House of Liu set. The tarnished brass look is great. We’re not sure about how large the exclusive run will be, but I’m guessing it should sell out quickly.
Toy Break is abbreviated this week. Clocking in at around 4 minutes, A Sweet Day in May entails a short visit to the Marsh Mellow release / Christopher Lee signing along with a teaser for the next Toy Break contest.
Buff Monster’s new show at Corey Helford Gallery will be unveiled. The installation will consist of over 700 hand silkscreened balloons and a 5-foot-tall boob fountain. And, of course, all new paintings and prints. This exhibition presents a cleaner, more…
Aaron Burtch has sent us word of the Juvenilia show he will be a part of. If you’re in Long Beach, CA on June 1st, check out the event at Koo’s Art Center. This Friday, in Long Beach, there will…
Charlie Mewshaw’s independently produced toys are known as SaucerNauts. They’re colorful. little aliens with 4 points of articulation and interchangeable parts (the photos are of prototypes). Each character will be limited to 40 pieces, are hand cast, one of a…
Jim Koch has sent word of his new 8″ Qee – Deviled EqqQ – from Toy2R and Circus Punks. The Pink (Edition of 300) and Grey (Edition of 100) are currently available at various retailers. The Glow-in-the-Dark version (shown below)…
We’re proud to announce the winners of the Monster Theater contest. Three winners were chosen from a large number of entries. Grand Prize (both sets): Teddy Ouwerkerk Runner-up Prize (2 individual figures): Andrea Jordan and Matt Jasiorkowski Look for your…
The two newest Uglydolls are currently on their way to retailers as I type this. Deer Ugly and Gato Deluxe continue the parade of new Uglys that we’ve seen introduced this in 2007. And they’re not done yet…there’s still at…