Nerd (Un)Culture
Eastern Bazaar introduces Aviva – the Pink and Curious Jellyfish. From the City of Tel Aviv, Aviva represents Love, Freedom and Creativity. Look for it to start hitting your favorite vinyl shops and to retail around $24.95.
Darkstonetoys is a new company that’s currently taking pre-orders for their Shadow the Assassin Raccoon resin figure based on the illustrations of Juan Carlos Valdez, a Miami based artist. So what you’re seeing here is a 3-D render. The pre-order is so the piece can get funded and made (basically Kickstarter minus the slight feeling of security of Kickstarter). The plans are for this resin piece to measure 7 inches tall. There will 2 colorways aside from the main color version. And it runs $75.00.
Tenacious Toys is teaming up artist Evilos to release a collectible custom action figure based on the hit HBO show Westworld. The Westworld Android action figure is a standard 3.75-inch tall pieces that comes blister packed on a 9-inch x 6-inch card with full color artwork. Each figure is airbrushed in a grey gradient and touched up with blue eyes. A signed COA sticker is included on the back of the card. You can order one now for $49.95.
Ron English via Popaganda will be releasing a special Pink Colorway of his Smack Crack & Pot vinyl figure. The piece will be available beginning on Monday February 27th 2017. The latest cereal killer will be limited to a run of 100 pieces and sell for $80.00 each.
Monogram International has announced a series of Invader Zim Blind Bags. The series includes the following characters: Duty Mode GIR, GIR in Dog Suit, Zim, GIR in Disguise, Zim, GIR w/Stuffed Monkey, Pig, GIR, Dib, as well as our two exclusive characters – Gaz, and GIR w/Pig. Look for them to be released soon.
Diamond Comic Distributors and Beast Kingdom have announced three new addtions to their line of PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Egg Attack Action Figures with the release of their Rogue One: A Star Wars Story U-Wing, Darth Vader, and Storm Trooper PX Action Figures.
The Rebellion’s new U-Wing fighter utilizes unique electromagnetic attraction and repulsion principles to float in the air. The Darth Vader Rogue One figure faithfully represents the setting in the film with Vader’s cape and vest made with real fabrics and metal wire, along with three pairs of extra hands and his indispensable lightsaber. With weapon accessories like the SE-14 blaster pistol and E-11 blaster rifle, the Rogue One Stormtrooper comes ready to enact the Empire’s wrath and features a faithful reproduction of the Stormtrooper’s appearance in the most recent film.
More 80’s toy magic, as Clutter Magazine has announced the debut of the Evolved Boglin. At 6.5 inches tall and 10inches long, the Evolved Boglin is the first full sized figure in the relaunch of the Boglins line, officially licensed by Seven Towns.
This character – Glork – has been sculpted with love by Tim Clarke and Maureen Trotto, the originators of the Boglin, and produced by Clutter in the USA. Limited to 100 pieces and priced at $100.00 each, these Clutter Exclusive Boglins will be available at Noon EST on Friday February 17th 2017 at shop.cluttermagazine.com.
Introducing Macinbot Classic, a collectible figure from Hong Kong toy start-up playsometoys and designer Philip Lee. Currently available to pre-order, the Macinbot Classic will be produced by precise injection molding with ABS plastic. It will feature detachable legs and arms that are held on by magnets – the perfect way to turn Macinbot Classic into his pure computer form.
Koji Harmon (Cometdebris) will be releasing these new Kappa Kid and Oni Kid on Saturday February 18th 2017 at 9PM PT. The new Kappa Kid, cast in light blue vinyl, and the first online release of Oni Kid, in bright red, will each run $30.00.
Devil’s Head Productions will be releasing a pair of vinyl figures this Valentine’s Day (February 14th 2017)…apparently in the morning.
“BE MINE” UNPAINTED PINK APALALA
Cast in electric pink vinyl this unpainted version of Apalala is the first official webshop drop.
The Freaks, Finks, Spazzes are back in a new marbled keshi micro edition just in time for the Lover’s holiday. Spider Brains, Franken Corpse, and Coffin Licker return in a rich brown and red marbled Chocolate Covered Cherry colorway. Each figure stands 3 inches tall, will be sold separately and will be priced at $30.00 each.
The FFS have been sculpted by Turtle Milk Studios and are cast in keshi rubber by Tru:Tek of Disart Toylabs. They are scheduled to go on sale this Valentine’s Day (February 14th 2017) at 8PM EST in the Radioactive Uppercut Web Shop.
Monogram International has announced the DC Comics 2.75″ PVC Figures are available now. With the release of DC Comics’ Justice League movie hitting theaters later this year, you can pick up Justice League characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. Other characters offered include Robin and the Joker.
The GALAXXOR 002/NEBULARR figure will be released today (January 25th 2017) at 8PM CT over at Galaxxor.com. Produced in a pearlescent white vinyl, these 5.5-inch tall figures feature Glyos vinyl-compatible articulation at the head, shoulders and chest/waist.
Walter Jacott (aka Chauskoskis) is showing off the test pull of his upcoming sofubi vinyl figure – HUAXOLOTL. It’s the big turkey-looking guy in the middle
Eyes On Walls is excited to announce the release of Lora Zombie’s first vinyl toy release – Unicorn Kiss. This 5-inch tall vinyl figure will be available in four different colors (pink, blue, black, and white). It will g
