Nerd (Un)Culture
Background With the preview of the 2009 line of Uglydolls, folks were bound to choose a favorite…or two. The first character from David and Sun-Min – Trunko – was released to Ugly collectors (Uglydoll collectors, that is) in February. Trunko…
Background Dark Horse recently released a set based on the comic book series – The Umbrella Academy. This set includes a figure based on one of the main characters – The White Violin – as well as a hardcover compilation…
Background Dick Tracy is a long running comic strip that was created by cartoonist Chester Gould in 1931. The character and strip have since evolved into radio shows, film serials, feature films, cartoons and a live-action television series. But the…
Background Tonner Doll Company has continued adding characters to their DC Stars line with the recent release of the Green Lantern Tonner Character Figure. Like the previous figures in the line, they have focused on the Silver Age version of…
Background Poe is an Ugly Dragon. Once a year, Ugly Dragons fly along the dark side of the moon. It’s sort of a tradition they have. There’s a bunch of secret bases there now though, so they have to keep…
Background Odelia Makes Dolls is a line of boutique style handmade plushies designed by Odelia Lavie. Straight from Tel Aviv, Israel the line uses recycled and natural materials (clothes, curtains, etc.) to produce various animals including dogs, cats, mice, birds,…
Background “One of Disney’s most enduring love stories, Snow White tells the story of an innocent young princess forced into danger by her jealous Wicked Queen only to find safety and friendship amongst the Seven Dwarves, and the ultimate rescue…
Background The folks at Monster Workshop (aka Stitches and Glue) state that their main goal is to help abandoned and abused monsters find a safe and caring home. They produce handmade plush monsters, usually in runs of about 10 pieces…
Yesterday, we began our review of the Lubies Series 1 plush line from Rocket USA. With twelve adorable plushies available in this initial series, we’ll be taking a look at the other six characters and give you our overall opinion…
Background The newest – and one of the cutest – plush lines from Rocket USA designer Michael Perry and Joy Michel (the designer behind the Beanie Babies) is the softball shaped Lubies. “Lubies are a break-through line of plush combining…
Background If you’re into collecting plush toys, you’ve most definitely heard the name Anna Chambers. She’s released lines such as the Doolie Boxes, Suzy and Sammy, Lucy Owl and – most recently – the Fresh Fruit. The Fresh Fruit line…
Background Get Smart is the 2008 film based on the 1960’s television show of the same name. The movie stars the likes of Steve Carell, in the role made famous by Don Adams, as well as Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson…
Background With the Uglydolls being one of the most popular (probably the most popular) designer plush lines available, it was only a matter of time before David and Sun-Min brought their cute and addictive characters back to vinyl form. (We…
Background The Office Cronies collection is the first series of plush characters from the aptly named company – nottaTOY. Behind the line is a group of “four keyboard-clicking, chair-spinning, cube-wall-staring schleps just like you. All of that pent up frustration…
Background Vinylmation is a new collectible vinyl series featuring original designs from Disney Theme Park Merchandise. Available exclusively at Disney Theme Park Merchandise locations, Vinylmation is available in 3” and 9” sizes. The Vinylmation Park #1 line uses a slightly…