Nerd (Un)Culture
Emma from Pure Blythe is one of the top customizers of Blythe dolls on either side of the Atlantic. Her latest creation, Starlet, is currently up on eBay. Everything has been customized…from the hair to the makeup to the pullstring.
One thing I have learned over the past year is the increasing popularity of the designer vinyl and plush scene with the opposite sex – women. And for that reason, we have to acknowledge that growing demographic. (Us men’s better…
To ring in 2007, 3DRetro is pleased to announce a New Years Sale! They’re going all out and basically giving you the opportunity to save 15% on EVERYTHING in the store for the next week. Details: 15% off EVERYTHING Sale…
We first saw the black version of Jermaine Rogers’ Veil: Specimen 129 at STRANGEco’s SDCC booth. It was one of our favorite figures of the convention. Now, they have created a pink colorway of the 11″ rotocast vinyl figure. Look…
ToyQube has announced that their first project of ’07 will be the Keith Poon designed Capman Kanser. The above characters, Mr. Capman (300 pieces) and Mrs. Capman (150 pieces), will debut at the New York Comic Con. Both of their…
Sideshow Collectibles has announced that it has acquired the license to produce Spider-Man 3 related merchandise. Look for the company to put out their premium format figures, character busts and dioramas based on the popular Marvel comics character. Sideshow also…
Jen Rarey was the big winner of Touma’s Mephist Festa set. Many thanks to Play Imaginative for supplying the cool prize ad a special thanks to all of you who entered the contest. Get ready because there are plenty of…
I know that we get our share of Uglydoll fans. And why wouldn’t we? I make it a personal mission to try and post as much as I can find out about the line that got me into the designer…
Almost all 1/6 scale (otherwise known as 12″ tall) figures are based on some real-life individual. Occasionally, you will come across a 12″ figure based on a cartoon character, but those are few and far between. You’re usually looking for…
On Saturday January 13th…Super7 will be releasing the Ogon Skullman. It’s a crazy, five way collaboration with Balzac x Super7 x Mike Giant x Secret Base x Misfits Records. “A new interpretation of the classic Balzac Skullman vinyl figure, this…
You have a few months to get set for a little taste of Halloween. This Spring, UNKL will be releasing the latest series of mischevious four 2″ tall UniPo figures. Series 4 is entitled Fright Night (for obvious reasons). At…
The market for mini figures wasn’t as strong as in past years. More companies were going big rather than going small. But we did find several impressive lines that had collectors chatting up the boards. #3. We All Speak Football…
Upper Deck’s All-Star Vinyl blog has posted a few new pics of their first NHL figure…Sidney Crosby. Sidney The Kid and the rest of the NHL line are being designed by designer toy veteran – MAD. With his skates and…
The For Love of Munny Show opening will take place: Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 7pm At the Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery – Inside/Upstairs at Tate’s Comics This will be the first show at their new gallery space….
Tonner Doll Company recently added to their Tonner Character Figures (TCF) with the DC Stars license. The 16″ tall Super Girl and Wonder Woman figures were recently released in time for the holiday season. Tonner has plans to reveal their…