Bonhomme of Winnipeg
Ainsley Sturko and Grumble Toy started to make their own line of plush creatures – the Bonhomme of Winnipeg. He is a limited edition plush (only 10 made) that is available in our shop. Each one is unique and has…
Month: February 2008
Ako/Akayo at Metropolis Gallery
This March 2008, Metropolis Gallery presents a solo art exhibit of new paintings, drawings and installations by San Francisco artist Ako/Akayo. This exhibition will fill the gallery complex with a large number of paintings on wood panels ranging in size…
Toy Break Episode 27: Toy Fair Wrap-Up
Toy Break 27: Toy Fair Wrap-Up is now online. George, Ayleen and Matt take a look at the news and announcements that came out of Toy Fair 2008.
gini-gini from DreamForest
The folks from blackpeach debuted their gini-gini plush series at Toy Fair 2008. The gini-gini were designed by Ru Sun, creator and illustrator of DreaminGirl and founder of blackpeach. Part of an ongoing story that takes place within DreaminWorld, gini-gini…
Doug Boehm at Connexions Gallery
If you’re in the Lehigh Valley area, you’ll want to go check out Doug Boehm’s Stereo Friends in Tandem with the Central Nervous System show taking place in Easton, PA. The show takes place from March 1st through the 30th….
Volume 7 of Hi-Fructose Arrives in March
The new issue of Hi-Fructose magazine hits store shelves in March. What will be in one of our favorite publications? I’m glad you asked! Featuring: cover artist Paul Pope, an extensive feature on the art of and interview with Chris…
The Uglydoll Arcade is Now Open
The first Uglydoll game is available in the Arcade section of their updated website. The Remembery Game tests your mental prowess…as well as your ability to identify various Uglydoll characters.
Yummy Chocolate Logs
Chocolate Log Industries has released a new range of flavored Chocolate Logs based on the original plush toy. And they make me hungry! Top left: Mouldy Chocolate Log – Mouldy Log has been around for while now so eat him…
Justice Protector Wonder Woman
The Justice Protector Wonder Woman is a Previews Magazine exclusive. That means you’ll be able to find it at finer comic shop retailers. It’s only a limited edition of 300, so you might have to look around for Tonner’s newest…
Uncle Abdul is Coming for Dinner
Metin Seven’s Uncle Abdul vinyl figure (from his Seamour Sheep comic) is now available from Crazy Label. The controversial suicide bomber is Marty Mole’s uncle. Just don’t get too close…he’s liable to explode.
New at Frozen Empire Toys
Now in stock at Frozen Empire Toys: 3″ Dunny – French Series by Kidrobot – $6.95 (blind box) $173.75 (case of 25) UniPo Series 5: Speed Demons by Unklbrand – $7.50 ea. $29.00 (full set of 4) The Vivisect Playset…
My World Is Flat
Digital artist Superdeux will have his first solo NYC show – My World is Flat – at Gallery Hanahou. With fresh graphics and funky characters, this multi-media exhibit proves that you don’t need a third dimension to have a good…
Kick Some Biblical Butt!
It’s always funny seeing who displayed what at Toy Fair. Even though the designer toy selection has dwindled down to about nothing – making the Urban Bazaar aisle more Bazaar than Urban – there are always a few companies who…
Vince Carter All-Star Vinyl
Upper Deck is bringing New Jersey Nets Guard-Forward Vince Carter to All-Star Vinyl form. The next All-Star Vinyl release at the Upper Deck Store is a slam-dunk tribute to the high-flying Nets superstar. Platinum Club members will get the first…
Harriet the Bearded Lady – Purple Edition
Keep an eye out for the purple edition of Harriet the Bearded Lady from Carnival Cartoons. The figure, designed by Jared and Garnet, will be limited to a run of 200 pieces. Look for them to retail around $55. So,…