Nerd (Un)Culture
Background Is there a better way to celebrate NFL Draft weekend than by reading a review of McFarlane Toys NFL Sports Picks? I think not. Every sports fan should have at least one McFarlane figure…preferably a player from your favorite…
Background The Ellowyne Wilde line of designer dolls, sculpted by Robert Tonner, is the newest doll with a mood. What mood would that be? Umm…maybe discontent or ennui. Produced by Wilde Imagination, the line consists of basic dolls, dressed dolls…
Background Zoobie Pets are a new 3-in-1 plush toy for children of all ages. The company was started by two brothers, who were looking to create an innovative plush for children. Each pet is not only a plush toy, but…
Background Toy2R has produced what is probably the most well-known designer platform toy of all time. The Qee has been home to designs from all of the top artists out there. The company has expanded the sizes that the figures…
Background Skullboy was conceived by Jacob Chabot. The immensely talented comic book artist won the right to have his comic published. See…Dark Horse ran a contest called New Recruits, which received hundreds of comic book submissions from around the globe….
Background The Plaseebo Custom crew, led by head designer Bob Conge, has created and released their first vinyl production piece. The Legend of Plaseebo figure is encased in his sarcophagus, ready for you to “Awaken” the secret of the mummy….
Background As most folks know, Sun-Min Kim’s most popular character is the cake-eating arachnid – Spider Boom. She is the spider of all spiders…Spider-Boom becomes pregnant at the drop of a cake. Eat some cherry cake? Have a Cherry Boom…
Background Upper Deck’s All-Star Vinyl line has quickly become the most popular sports figure collectible line available. It all began with the LeBrons, and was followed by a trio of NFL quarterbacks. The latest addition to the All-Star Vinyl family…
Background Rocket World has released the two newest characters from Series 4 of their insanely popular I.nsurgents W.ilderness G.ruppo (IWG) line. Patrick Ma has added Makutu the Yellow Eyed Penguin and Oishi the Japanese Snow Monkey to the army of…
Background The 3 newest Uglydolls – Big Toe, Toodee and Uglyworm – were all released about a month apart. Even though Uglyworm was supposed to see the light of day in April, several have made their way to collectors and…
Background Ellowyne Wilde is the newest doll with a mood… Designed by fashion doll artist and designer Robert Tonner, and produced by Wilde Imagination, the Ellowyne line currently consists of basic dolls, dressed dolls and outfits. Inspired by today’s anime…
Background You might recognize FluffyBadBad as the winner of our 2006 Toy Award for Best Plush. OhNo!Doom’s first plush creation is more than just a plush doll. He has a few hidden surprises…that might not be so surprising after reading…
Background The Upper Deck Company was founded in 1988 as a trading card company. I remember trying to find the elusive Ken Griffey Jr. card from that initial series. They really burst onto the scene as the first premium baseball…
Background We went to the source to ask David Horvath about his Flatwoods Monster figure, produced by Wonderwall. He said “when Sun-Min and I met we realized that we were both huge fans of the more odd UFO folklore, especially…
Background Having the DC Comics license has allowed Tonner Doll Company the chance to produce some of the most detailed super hero figures available. The DC Stars line of Tonner Character Figures (TCFs) are approximately 16” tall, have realistic outfits…