2005 Toy Awards: Best Mini Line
2005 was a good year for mini figures (anything under 4 inches in height). Of course, there were more lines of Qees, Kubricks and Dunnys than you could shake a stick at. We chose 3 of our favorite lines of…
Category: Special Coverage
INTERVIEW: J of Neth Creatures
We had a chance to chat with the man behind one of this year’s new, hot designer toy lines – Neth Creatures. It’s a very unique collection and one that warrants a lot of attention. What was the inspiration for…
2005 Toy Awards: Best Sculpting
Best Sculpting Most of the figures in the Designer/Vinyl Toy Scene are based on simple designs and sculpts. However, you do have your occasional intricate piece. This award is to single those figures (and sculptors) out, because without their hard…
Tis the Season…
Since it’s the time of year to send cards and let folks know that you are thinking of them and appreciate them…I though I would share some of the Holiday greetings I have received with you. The first is a…
2005 Toy Awards: Best Packaging
Best Packaging Any product that is in plastic clamshell casing is automatically thrown out. The more twisty ties, the less likely you’ll be considered. Artwork and interesting reading always help. In 2005, this category was dominated by 3 companies: Necessaries…
Knowing is Half the Battle…
The winner of the 10 inch tall Dalek Ice Bot is Steve Piper. Thanks to 3DRetro for the cool prize. He has already been sent an email and should expect his figure in the near future. I’d like to thank…
Hmm…
You might be just as perplexed as I am when it comes to the photos on the site. From the look of it, they should be back up on the site by the end of the weekend. So, please do…
2005 Toy Awards: Reader’s Picks
So it’s that time of the year again. The holidays are upon us and this means it’s about time to say goodbye to 2005 and hello to ’06. It also means that it’s time for the First Annual Plastic and…
Free Toys From Me
OK folks…I am moving next month. This means I need to clean up, pack things neatly in their boxes, etc. I have come across some extra toys that I would like to make available to you…the readers. All I am…
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope all of you readers have a great Thanksgiving! Go eat some turkey or turducken or tofu-turkey or whatever you eat. I will be taste testing one of the Holiday Packs from Jones Soda. Mmm…Turkey and Gravy soda! I’ll…
Be Seen!
This is a friendly reminder to all artists – pros, amateurs, kids with coloring books – that we are still looking for banners for the site. It’s a nice way to have your artwork seen by peers, fans and companies….
INTERVIEW: Artist/Drummer – Aaron Burtch
You’ve probably seen Aaron Burtch’s work and not even known it. Be it on a concert poster, an album cover, a painting or a t-shirt…Aaron’s work has no boundaries. And not only does he create amazing artwork, but he’s also…
Special Offer from Go Hero
Plastic and Plush and Go Hero are offerring Mechabot fans the chance to save some money on Mechabot and Tentikill vinyl figures through the Go Hero website. Our exclusive Friend of Go Hero Special Offer can save you money on…
INTERVIEW: We Chat with CWC’s Junko Wong
Plastic and Plush chats with Junko Wong, the founder President of CWC, about the reemergence and rejuvenation of the Blythe Doll. Blythe was originally created by Kenner in 1972 and was only produced for one year due to poor sales….
Site News Update
Banners I’d like to thank Sket One for this week’s header banner. Last week saw the work of Shan Michael Evans on our Plastic and Plush banner. If you’re interested in designing a banner for our site, check out this…