Mocca + Capo = Moccapo
Aeworx – the designer of the Capo platform figure – is collaborating with Mocca, one of the biggest acts from Indonesia’s indie music scene. For a new video, they have transformed the Capos to resemble the band members in the…
Month: November 2008
The Big Vinyl Yeti
Gama-Go and Ningyoushi have collaborated on a new designer vinyl figure – the Big Vinyl Yeti. A limited edition of 1,000 pieces, the large abominable stands approximately 9.5″ tall. The vinyl features “posable arms, a menacing scowl, removable light-up torch,…
Bodega Release Party
On November 7th (from 6PM until 9PM), kaNO will have a launch/signing event at My Plastic Heart in NYC. They’ll be celebrating the launch of his Bodega figure produced by BIC Plastics. A limited number of 30 pieces will be…
Plush Play Custom Devil Dog
This past Friday (Halloween) at the Showroom NYC was the Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show. The above is Angel Tan’s (of Plush Play) custom Devil Dog. It is inspired by Dumbo’s Pink Elephants on Parade. The piece wears a…
CONTEST: Win a Summer Heights High Mimobot
Revealing the private parts of a public school, the unconventional new comedy series Summer Heights High offers a hilarious and brutally honest look at teenage life, kicking off its eight-episode season Sunday, Nov. 9 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO….
REVIEW: Shaun of the Dead – Shaun and Ed
Background Shaun of the Dead is the British zombie comedy that was released back in 2004. The film stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as two roommates – Shaun and Ed – that are looking for direction in life. From…
New Projects From Jon Schiller Design
Jon Schiller, designer of Little 9 and Friends, is back with a few new projects. Both of them will be available via his website on this coming Wednesday. Postcard Series One and Two: 5 cards per pack (10 total designs)…
Elvira – Mistress of the Dark TCF
Tonner made a limited number of the above pictured Elvira – Mistress of the Dark TCFs available for their Nightmares Halloween Convention. And now, they’re available for you to purchase. The “Queen of Halloween” is limited to only 300 pieces…
The Cannibal Paper Toy
Akumu Ink, a Montreal-based t-shirt company, will be including a limited edition paper toy with every hoodie purchased. Limited to only 50 pieces, the paper toy is called The Cannibal and stays true to the company’s Japanese fashion/horror style.
Rotund Edition A
Cris Rose is following his Runcible figure with his newest resin figure – Rotund. Above is the final turnaround for his first sculpt. The figure measures 4″ tall and will sport the same painted body/clear head combo as Runcible. Rotund…
Paper Demon
Based on the Retro Demons illustration by Jack from Horrorwood, the Paper Demon is a mini papercraft diorama that takes two sheets of paper to produce. You can download it for free here. However, the printer ink and paper…you must…
REVIEW: Trick ‘r Treat – Sam
Background Trick ‘r Treat is the much anticipated (and much delayed) film that interweaves four different storylines that occur on Halloween. Called on of the best horror films in year, one of the main characters is a little trick-or-treater named…
Shawnimals Visit Nerd City
Shawn Smith of Shawnimals sits down as the guest co-host of the latest Nerd City podcast (Episode 23). They talk plush, vinyl, the history of the Shawnimals brand and his new Ninjatown game for Nintendo DS. You really should listen.
Charlie Owens and Jim Koch at Rivet
Rivet presents a show featuring works from Charlie Owens and Jim Koch. This exhibit will include paintings, mixed media, and custom toy pieces from the artists. The opening reception takes place on Saturday, November 1st from 7PM until 10PM, while…
New Runcible Customs
Cris Rose has released 4 more of his Runcible resin figures, each being limited to a run of one single piece. Each figure has something special in its head (in quotes below). The figures are as follows, in order as…