Nerd (Un)Culture
Background TC-14 was a Cybot Galactica TC-series protocol droid with feminine programming stationed aboard the Trade Federation Lucrehulk-class battleship Saak’ak. The character appeared in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. As Medicom expands their Vinyl Collectible Doll (VCD) line,…
Babo’s Bird was seen around the Uglydoll NY Comic Con booth this past weekend. While he’s not yet available to purchase, we decided to give you a little peek at our new favorite Uglydoll.
For you frugal toy collectors, Toy Break has an episode for you. Toy Break Episode 35: Under $10 looks at a number of toys under $10. You might call them cheap…I call them affordable! We explore some amazing toys you…
Background He’s an all-time great; an unparalleled storyteller, and a man whose talent can only be compared to the size of his legend. While that statement might be open to opinion, no one can argue that The Notorious B.I.G.’s influence…
Charles Stephan and Elfdoll Inc. will be teaming up with Toy2R to create a line of Alice Cherry Blossom Qees. While only the prototype samples are being shown, they should be released this coming summer. It appears that the figures…
Jouwe is a rhino with ant-shaped head, designed by Indonesian based artist Marine Ramdhani. He describes the figure concept as: “a story based character called the Rhino’s project, and it will be growth like a comics books, caused Jouwe now…
Matt Walker is a professional pinstriper and he’s bringing his artistic touch to the vinyl toy world. His Dead Presidents Designs label will be working exclusively on customs…and is currently taking commissions.
They’ve been released! Random House and Uglydoll have launched the first two Ugly Guides from David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim. The Ugly Guide to the Uglyverse (#1) and the Ugly Guide to Things That Go and Things That Should Go…
The Toomer Gallery presents Curster’s Fantastico: paintings and vinyl sculptures by Erin Currie. The show takes place from April 23rd through May 31st. The opening reception will take place on April 25th from 7PM until 9PM. Currie finds inspiration in…
Sideshow has released photos of their 12″ tall Lara Croft figure. They have also made the Sideshow exclusive available for pre-order. It’ll run you $79.99…which might equal $1 per accessory. It doesn’t really come with 80 accessories, but it definitely…
On display at the Diamond Comic Distributors – Previews booth were a number of their exclusives as well as products that the company distributes. The most recognizable pieces were from Toy2R. They included Joe Ledbetter’s Smash, as well as Bart…
Jenny Harada is giving away a custom designed plush to one winner based on their choice of two favorite colors and two favorite animals. The contest is running in conjunction with an interview Kristen Rask of Schmancy did with Jenny….
The Dark Horse booth had a colorful display of 8″ tall flocked Domo vinyl figures. Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown White, etc. All of them showing those pearly whites. In addition to these vinyl pieces, Dark Horse had a number…
Our friend Doug Boehm sent us word of a new show that he’ll be a part of. The Lab 101 Space presents Wonderful World…small affordable art works by Julianna Swaney, Doug Boehm, Edith MonDragon and William Pickles. The show takes…
>center> Android 8 was displaying an interesting line of art toys called the Midigang (from Glen Lieberman). While there aren’t many details out there now, we’ll get them to you as information is released. Also being shown off was the…