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Upper Playground and Ningyoushi presents their second vinyl figure collectible, Lettus Bee, by Mel Bend creator and GIRL Skateboard creative director, Andy Jenkins. Lettus Bee, a comic character in Wrench Pilot, which was published in various skateboard magazines and hails…
Jasper Stank might just be the first “Rural Vinyl” figure. Dan&Dan’s initial creation is a 4″ tall pig farmer in his stylish overalls. The soft vinyl figure will initially be available in 4 variants (with more to be revealed). In…
Everyone loves free stuff…whether it’s a dollar you find in the laundry or some chewed up gum you sit in…free = good! Mark James, the CardBoy designer, is releasing a promotional CardBoy Cartridge figure that you card download, print, fold…
If you made it to NYCC, you might have seen kaNO’s first original figure – Moneygrip. We’ve been following this figure for a while now, so it’s great to see the project completed and available. The main colorway (pictured above)…
OhNoDoom! is currently updating their website with new content. In addition to FluffyBadBad, you can check out the 4 other characters that are in the works. Coming soon to plush form will be: FluffyYukYuk, FluffyBooBoo…and 2 yet to be named…
Life in a Bungalo has produced another short film…this time from NY Comic Con. Clocking in at around 30 20 minutes, you’ll want to make some popcorn and dress up in your Stormtrooper outfit. There’s definitely some good comedy in…
Concept/design studio INTERspectacular and creative agency/toy brand Thunderdog Studios will unveil the much-anticipated Billy Bananas this weekend at New York Comic Con. On Saturday, February 24th at 3 p.m. at NY Comic Con, ToyQube Booth #124 will have an exclusive…
Monster Factory is releasing two new plush characters Gabe (left) & Anthony (right) at the NYCC. Each character is limited to 25 pieces. It is one of the first American appearances for the Canadian design team (featuring: Rhya Tamasauskas, Bliss…
The Legend of Plaseebo figures are currently making their long journey across the Pacific. The mummy figure is glow-in-the-dark and should be available sometime in March. If you want to get your hands on a few 1st edition figures, check…
If you ever wanted to know what International Toy Fair was like, Life in a Bungalo has done a pretty good job giving you that 1st hand experience. Their short movie details the Urban Bazaar aisle as well as some…
You won’t have to go to the refrigerator aisle of your local supermarket to pick up these mushrooms. Erick Scarecrow’s Shiitakes are little plush fungi that you can cuddle…or just set upon a shelf.
CustomToyLab.com has been created to support all artists involved in the custom toy scene. The site is created by Tahir and Andy as a way for people to view all the great custom toys in one place. To celebrate the…
The folks over at Toy Break recently posted their 3rd episode online. Clocking in at over an hour, you might need to make some popcorn before viewing. I had thought about doing something like this…but I don’t have 2 friends…
Bob Conge has sent word that The Legend of Plaseebo Mummy figure and Sarcophagus now have a packaging scheme. Each figure will be bagged with a header card (front-above, back-below). Also included in each set is a 14″x21″ Legend of…
Wunderland War has introduced 2 prints that are based on the Monkey Dictator and Monkey Assassin Baker characters. The Leaders Need Followers and Before The Scene Of The Crime prints will be available on Monday January 8th. Each will be…