Nerd (Un)Culture
Eric, from Thunder Panda, let us know about a custom exhibition he held a few weeks back. Artists tried out customizing the LEMI the Space Wanderer papercraft toy at a local book store in Bandung, Indonesia. Some definitely cool uses…
Check out the custom fender designs that Brent Nolasco submitted for the Tins for Tots exhibition. Kid Kustoms has assembled a great group of artists for this charity custom show.
Riot68 sent us the above photo collage of his custom zombified King Ken. The Undead King Ken was commissioned for a private collector, so it’s not for sale. But I guess you could commission one of your own…??
Jack Hankins from Horrorwood, known for his papercraft designs, has tried his hand at customizing vinyl. His first custom uses Secret Base’s Skullbee as the platform. I like the lettering on the back of the robe. Good first custom.
Erick Scarecrow sent us photos of two customs that he had on display at this past weekend’s VTN show that took place in Pasadena, CA. Above is his Lil’ Miss Cudder Mini Gwin Custom. You can’t begin to imagine how…
The amazingly talented artist Rudy Fig has placed one of her custom Blythe – Victoria Fawn – dolls up on ebay. She is one of 7 Blythe dolls that Rudy will be doing, and she’s now up for grabs just…
If you made it to VTN this past weekend, you might have gotten a glimpse at Scott Tolleson’s custom Vinnie (the mascot of the VTN show). He made great work of this 16″ custom.
Erick Scarecrow and DKE Toys will release this exclusive, hand-painted and customized 8″ Dunny at the VTN show this weekend. The Stone Hermit Dunny is limited to 12 pieces. Each piece is signed, numbered, and comes housed in a custom…
Kid Kustoms is collaborating with PPG Industries and Wheaty Wheat Studios to bring forth a completely new medium for artists to display their talents. In Tins for Tots, they have invited the world’s best hot rod stripers, street artists, illustrators,…
The DIY toy – Paleolito – will invade the Brazilian art toy market. Created by designer Ismael Lito, the figure is based on cavemen. The Paleolithic doll, made of vinyl and 11cm in the colors black and white, will be…
The Village Voice did a great job covering Obama + Art custom show. They compiled a bunch of images from the exhibit (45 to be exact) showing the various customized Obama action figures. A definite must-see!
Joe Grady aka RebelWookiee has sent us a photo of his entry into the MeMadL DIY Competition hosted by Delicious Drips. The 10″ MAD*L has been turned into Skeletor for the competition. Wow! How couldn’t this one win?
Erick Scarecrow sent us the above pictured custom Kissaki vinyl figure from George Gaspar (of October Toys and Toy Break fame). It looks great…could we see this as a future colorway?
Albert Art came up with a pair of new characters just in time for Halloween. Buck Bear Meets The Surgeon is made up of two custom Bax Bears. And I’m guessing you can tell which character is which.
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…