Nerd (Un)Culture
Above is BIGpharma v2.0, the newest Slobot from artist MHeisler. The piece “stands about 12″ tall and is a one-of-a-kind slobot made from found objects, recyclable materials, old toys, and love”. BIGpharma 2.0 is included in the Thawed-Out Show at…
Miss Monster sent us preliminary photos of her Foo Dog toy. This piece is set to be produced by Patch Together, so if you like the design…pre-order it. The 7″ tall resin piece will run $44.99 each.
Sideshow announced the latest 1:6 scale G.I. Joe character to be available for pre-order – Storm Shadow. It goes up for priority pre-order on Friday February 27th at 10AM PST and run $119.99. You’ll have to battle me for one…
Background One of the newest figures released by Wheaty Wheat Studios is the Space Crab designed by Pixelfillu. While there’s not a lot of background information on the character, you can deduce by looking at the vinyl piece (and by…
The Wasperghost, a 2.5″ tall vinyl figure from Wao Toyz, is currently available in three different colors (black, white and blue). Each color is limited to 333 pieces and should retail about $10 each. For wholesale information, contact DKE Toys.
Kidrobot recently released their Quasimoto figure in two different colorways. When I saw this, it reminded me of the great custom from the NVC Crew from last year. I’m not familiar with rapper Madlib’s work, but I wanted to know…
Richard Page is currently working on turning his “Owlie” illustration into a handmade figure. He doesn’t have a proper name for the character yet (still taking suggestions). We’ll bring you more details and photos as they’re released.
São Paulo, curated by the Choque Cultural Gallery from Brazil opens on February 28 at Scion’s Installation L.A. Gallery in Culver City. The São Paulo exhibition celebrates the energy of the emerging art culture in São Paulo, Brazil, the biggest…
From Black Oink, BO9 is a resin figure project that will be released this Saturday (GMT +8 hours, Singapore time) with only 12 available in 4 different colorways. Each BO9 will retail at $65 plus shipping. Each piece is individually…
Here’s artwork for the newest On Demand figure from Patch Together. Submitted by pablowapsi, the Monica figure comes from the comic Wapsi Square. The 9″ tall resin piece will go into production once it reaches 50 pre-orders. So, if you…
This week’s Toy Break is Episode #65…entitled Ghost. It’s because Patrick Swayze is in the studio and he and Matt demonstrate how to make pottery. Actually, I’m only about 5 minutes into the episode…so I’m only guessing that’s what happens….
Toy2r has teamed up with Pop Surrealist and Anatomy Illustrator Jason Freeny to offer a limited edition print of the inner workings of the iconic Bear Qee. The 13″x16″ print is a limited edition of 100 pieces and will run…
Monstrehero’s first batch of Intergaladiators will go on sale today – February 20th – at 8PM EST in the Monstreshop. The Intergaladiator is about 4″ tall and has poseable arms, a removable helmet and head/guts, and an arsenal of weapons….
Background Holly Stanway, from A Little Stranger, is known for producing her handmade Bunny Brooches and selling them via her etsy shop. She’s an artist who does drawings and other plush creations, but for purposes of this review…we’ll be looking…
Charles’ Creature Cabinet released four new limited edition Woodlings in their Baby Faun outfits. Each of these figures are made out of resin and are approximately 8cm tall. Issa: Yellow (sparkle gold) Jemmy: Orange (pumpkin ornange) Lena: Green (interference green)…