REVIEW: Killa Instinct
Background One of the fairly new vinyl toy companies, BIC Plastics, has hit the ground running with the release of their first vinyl figure – Killa Instinct. This vinyl piece is a graffiti writer that has been designed by a…
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REVIEW: Dolly by MedFed
Background Wheaty Wheat Studios and MedFed have joined forces to release a long anticipated vinyl figure – Dolly. The giant pill has been released in several color variants, with Sideshow Collectibles distributing the line. We’re looking at the standard version….
REVIEW: Professor Snape TCF
Background Tonner Doll Company has continued their licensed Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix line with the release of Professor Severus Snape. Modeled after the actor Alan Rickman, who plays the character, Snape is one of the most…
REVIEW: CoZui
Background CoZui is the first platform toy from the Taiwanese-based company – Toy Dunce. The first series consists of 8 different characters available in a blind box run: Mag, Wuda, G Master, XO, BL, Quei, DDT and Laksa. CoZui is…
REVIEW: Los Huevos
Background Los Huevos are the first toy release from Fuzzy Balls Apparel, back in 2007. Based on the characters created by FBA designer Roy Wasson Valle, Series Juan is made up of 4 different huevos (or eggs): Bastardo, Gato, Querida…
REVIEW: Curster’s Yeti
Background Originating in Minneapolis, Curster’s Yeti can now be found in diverse habitats all around the globe. These elusive creatures usually steer clear of people. But there are many tales of friendship between Yeti and humans-who as a species seem…
REVIEW: Zog Murder Edition
Background Strangekiss and artist David Lanham chose one artist to work his magic on their Zog vinyl figure – Frank Kozik. The Zog Murder Edition uses Kozik’s bloody Redrum color scheme on the previously cute character. The rotocast vinyl figure…
REVIEW: Crown and Grunge Mickey
Background Sideshow Collectibles brings those of us in the US the chance to pick up Medicom Toy’s most popular products. Medicom’s VCD or Vinyl Collectible Doll line is one of the company’s most collected. Medicom has been known to work…
REVIEW: Uglydolls – Ugly Ghost and Puglee
Background Recently, David + Sun-Min and the Uglydoll team released a few new characters upon the demanding public. We’ll be taking a look at the two latest releases in Ugly Ghost and Puglee. Ugly Ghosts can be found way out…
REVIEW: Zog (Standard Edition)
Background Zog is the first vinyl figure for both artist David Lanham and the toy’s producer – Strangekiss. Currently, there are two versions available: the standard purple colorway and the Kozik variant. Today, we’ll be looking at the standard Zog….
REVIEW: Shadow Guard VCD
Background Back in July, Sideshow released their 2008 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Shadow Guard Vinyl Collectible Doll (VCD). If you weren’t able to make it out to the Con, there was still a non-attendee lot that was made available….
REVIEW: Kreacher TCF
Background Tonner Doll Company continues their Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix line with the release of the house elf – Kreacher. The grumpy old servant of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black has been produced…
REVIEW: Crappy Cat
Background Jamungo has primarily been known for producing their popular Blow Up Dolls (BUD) line of platform toys. The duo of Ferg and VanBeater have produced several other lines, most recently releasing the Crappy Cat vinyl figure. Designed by VanBeater,…
REVIEW: Carrot Shake Jake
Background Gary Ham recently released his first self-produced vinyl figure – Carrot Shake Jake. Produced by Superham Designs (his company), the 6” tall orange rabbit has a strong hankering for carrot shakes. Jake is a unique rabbit. He has giant…
REVIEW: MODman Mimobot
Background Even if you don’t follow the designer toy world, you might have heard of Gary Baseman through his work on Teacher’s Pet or the board game Cranium. He’s lent his distinctive style to Qees, Trexis, Circus Punks and Dunnys…as…