2007 Toy Awards: Primer
It’s yet again time for our end of the year wrap up…Plastic and Plush’s 2007 Toy Awards. There were a ton of new products that hit the shelves, and you’ll see a number of them in our rundown of the…
Month: January 2008
A Good Source of Fiber
Amanda Vissell teamed up with Dark Horse to produce her very own stationary set and journal. Entitled Don’t Eat Paper (stationary) and Don’t Eat This Journal (journal), both of these will be made available this March.
Daniel Danger at Wootini
Wootini will have the artwork of Daniel Danger on display beginning on January 11th through February 5th. The opening will take place at 7PM. If you like the unsettling surreal. If you like ambulances lost in the middle of snowy…
Eyebone Handmade Plush
EyeBone is the boyfriend/girlfriend duo of Szalontai Ilona (design, sewing, photos) and Simon Tibor (graphics, design, stickers, badges, photos). The basic idea behind their work is very simple. They want to make handmade plush toys that have never been seen…
Hmm…
We often receive emails from websites doing design contests or companies trying to produce a figure by soliciting for designs. I had just thought this one sounded a little fishy. And after David Horvath posted that they were using Bossy…
Annie Owens’ First Solo Show
Rivet Gallery presents Annie Owens’ first solo art show, showcasing her most recent set of dark and beautiful water color paintings. The opening will take place on January 5th (from 7-10PM), with the show running through January 31st. Rivet Gallery…
Topo Vinyl from DGPH
The folks from the Argentinian based studio – DGPH – have finally released their Topo character’s vinyl figure. Produced by adFunture, the toy is available in four different versions.
January BOTM: BoarHead by VanBeater
The 3rd Blow Up Doll in Jamungo’s BUD of the Month Club was designed by Jamungo’s own VanBeater. His BoarHead BUD will be available exclusively through Munkyking beginning on January 22nd at 12PM CST. And if you enjoy being entertained,…
Plugged In Print From Attaboy
“Plugged In” is a new 16″ x 24″ 3 color silkscreened print by Attaboy for the SXSW Music Conference. And it’s now available for you to order. Limited to 200 prints, only 50 of them will be available on the…
Nylon Beings
Lydia Dekker is the creator of a line of handmade stuffed creatures called the Nylon Beings. On the first of January, her web store opened at www.horriblesweet.com. Are these cute? Are the creepy? Kids…don’t go stealing grandma’s knee highs to…
REVIEW: The Joker Tonner Character Figure
Background Batman’s archenemy – The Joker – has been portrayed by a number of famous actors. Cesar Romano was the famous villain in the 1960’s television show; Jack Nicholson was the Joker in the 1989 Batman film; Mark Hamill was…
New at Fugitive Toys (And An After Xmas Sale)
Here’s what’s new at Fugitive Toys! In addition to the new products listed below, they are also having an After Christmas Sale through January 12th. Ron Go Bongo – Blue Luna and the Stellar Cat Naked Evil Ape – Black…
Happy Holidays From Rocket World
OtterX from Rocket World sent us this special holiday greetings. Just be careful when you’re cutting down that tree. It might be the home of an IWG member…and I’ve heard they can be rather unforgiving.
Happy New Year from the New Baby Treesons
Crazy Label has given us this little sneak peek at one of the new Baby Treesons. If you’re wondering what they might look like, check out the faces in the bottom left hand corner. Look for them to be dropped…
CONTEST: Win a Custom Mod Squad Septimius Prize Pack
DUE TONIGHT!!!! We have teamed up with Rocket World to run what should be a fun and exciting contest. Here’s you mission, should you choose to accept it: Recreate a memorable scene from a movie using Rocket World’s Insurgents Wilderness…