Nerd (Un)Culture
Another of the DC Direct 1:6 scale Watchmen figures is everyone’s favorite funnyman…The Comedian. Was he really that funny? Not sure…but he was definitely is one gruff looking dude. Look for this figure to be released on February 4, 2009…
Charles Stephan, the artist known for his cut (and sometimes eerie pig characters), is showing off the upcoming line of Alice Cherry Blossom Qees. We’re now able to see the designs that he and Toy2R have chosen for this lineup.
I just finished reading Watchmen…and I already think I might need to read it again. And with the upcoming release of the film (March 2009), DC Direct has released some images of their upcoming 1:6 scale Rorschach figure. It actually…
Gallery Hanahou presents Head Games Dress Candy, a collaborative exhibit of sculpture and jewelry by Sara Singh and Arlene Guerra. Fashion illustrator Sara Singh and jewelry designer and creator of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arlene Guerra are ushering in New…
The Tokyocube exclusive Dokugan GID (Green) vinyl figure is one of the newest kaiju produced by BLObPUS. The super-limited vinyl toy is a small run of 35 pieces. And it will run you about $75 (plus S&H).
Mike of Slobot fame has sent word that he has opened up his very own Etsy shop. Collectors can go there to purchase his artwork, handmade figures and customs. Straight from the artist!
Jack from Horrowood.info just released his latest papercraft – “A Bad Dream on Birch Street”. This is his first horror themed toy and if you don’t know who the above character is…I feel sorry for your lack of pop culture…
Lolabee has released three new plush Kooky Dolls: Colleen, Valerie and Zoe. Each plush is made of 100% cotton and Eco-Craft sustainable corn fibers, with a soft flannel face and silk screened features. Look for them to retail between $18…
Amazon.com currently has David Horvath’s second Bossy Bear hardcover book – Just Like Bossy Bear – available for pre-order. You’ll have to wait until March 3, 2009 for it to be released…but you’ll be able to take comfort that you’ll…
Sideshow Collectibles is currently taking pre-orders for the Mazinger Z 12-inch figure from High Dreams’ Super Robot Series. The posable figure is crafted of high quality ABS, PVC and vinyl and includes 21 points of articulation, and iron cutter, reinforced…
The Giver of Disease: Gangrene Edition is the newest vinyl piece from the artist of The Creatures in My Head – Andrew Bell. This version is a limited edition of 300 pieces. It includes the Soup Dumpling of Doom accessory…
Without alarming you, I must inform you that the streets of Sydney are in the midst of a quiet invasion by monsters. While this normally would be of some concern, it just so happens that these creatures are of the…
The kind gentleman behind Paper Foldables has sent us a photo of his latest completed (and assembled) creation – My V Friend. I’m sure that if you were alive in the 80’s, you probably remember the show about visitors from…
X-Ray Films has released the Director’s Cut of the documentary Toys Are Us: A Revolution In Plastic. This version features extended scenes, more interviews, and updated pictures of toys. The DVD also includes two new mini-documentaries: “Toy Making 101”, which…
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…