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Buzz is set to be the first vinyl toy launched by Carnival Cartoons. Jared Deal and Garnet Syberg-Olsen are the artists responsible for Carnival Cartoons. They have combined to create some amazing artwork as well as some hilarious animations. Buzz…
In celebration of five years in the toy business, Slave Labor Graphics (SLG) Publishing announced an ambitious toy program for the first half of 2006 for its division – Monkey Fun Toys. Products range from vinyl and plastic toys, plush…
David Horvath and Sun-Min will have two new figures hitting store shelves sometime next month. We have yet to see photos of the toys, but the packaging of Yoya and Minty figures look like they should rock. They should be…
Baseman fans rejoice! There are several new Gary Baseman designed 2.5 inch Egg Qees – Hump-qee Dump-qees to be exact. Toy2R’s LuisaViaRoma Exclusive Qee is pictured above. There is also an entire line (including several different colorways), which is pictured…
People have been anticipating the Voodooz plush line of toys from Mezco for a while now. It appears that they have set a tentative date of April/May 2006. I am a fan of this line as I own a handmade…
Ooo…all of the talk is over and we now have an actual sneak peek at what Sket One’s Buckeye Rot will look like. We’ve all heard about Eggster’s tomato friend, but this pic is even better than the description. That…
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The always parodying guys at Red Magic are taking a little jab at the Street Fighter franchise. In what they refer to as Sh!t Fighter, Red Magic has introduced us to 10 new figures that eerily resemble everyone’s favorite video…
Mark Nagata, formerly of Super7 fame, has started his own toy company – Max Toy Company. If you’re into Kaiju figures…it looks like this company will definitely give you what you’re looking for. Above is a sneak peek drawing of…
McFarlane Toys has released some sneak peek photos of their 2nd series of Napoleon Dynamite figures. Look for these to hit stores sometime around April. These will be the same as the first series – including the voice chips with…
Hmm…it feels like just yesterday when I thought to myself – “There aren’t enough cabbage-headed toys available”. And voilla! Toy2R and Wonderwall are introducing a line of 2 Dehara Yukinori characters from Oyasai Wars. Killer Cabbage and Mini Cabbage are…
Toy2R is introducing their latest figure design – Cucumouse. This 6 inch tall figure is taken straight from Kei Sawada’s Qee – Series 5C. Look for the figure to launch in February and to retail around $20. The Red and…
Uglydolls have been nominated for the Specialty Toy of the Year Award from the Toy Industry of America (T.I.A.). They are up against Blokus and Tipover! (board games), a 3-D pool table, and PlasmaCar (a bike for kids). C’mon T.I.A.,…
Nathan Jurevicius’ beloved Scarygirl is off to the city in this great new 10-inch version. Complete with a full set of accessories, including 2 sets of arms, basket, handbag and two bird companions. This special STRANGEco edition features a black…
Android 8 has announced that later this month, they will be releasing Brian Talyor’s Rustboy figure. This characer is from Taylor’s classic short film of the same name. Collectors will want to get their hands on this piece. You might…