Nerd (Un)Culture
Background If you’ve ever seen David Horvath’s work, you know that he is a fan of the paranormal and unexplained. In the past, he teamed up with Wonderwall to release his take on the Mothman, Flatwoods Monster and Chupacabra legends….
Emilio Garcia is a Spanish designer whose Jumping Brain figure was imagined within his own brain. The figure is said to represent “all the prodigious brains that day by day, with their art, work for stimulate the scene of pop-surrealism.”…
Suckadelic is relaunching their Sucklord 600 vinyl figure…with a self-bootlegged twist. The super-limited “artist do-overs” have custom paint jobs and new hand done packaging. The first up is the SUCKLORD 660, an homage to the very first Suckadelic figure -…
The Go Go Speakerdog exhibition in Birmingham is currently on display. So, the folks from Speakerdog sent photos of some of the pieces that are on display at Go Go Plastic. On display is new artwork, custom vinyl toys, paper…
Ainsley Sturko and Grumble Toy started to make their own line of plush creatures – the Bonhomme of Winnipeg. He is a limited edition plush (only 10 made) that is available in our shop. Each one is unique and has…
This March 2008, Metropolis Gallery presents a solo art exhibit of new paintings, drawings and installations by San Francisco artist Ako/Akayo. This exhibition will fill the gallery complex with a large number of paintings on wood panels ranging in size…
Toy Break 27: Toy Fair Wrap-Up is now online. George, Ayleen and Matt take a look at the news and announcements that came out of Toy Fair 2008.
The folks from blackpeach debuted their gini-gini plush series at Toy Fair 2008. The gini-gini were designed by Ru Sun, creator and illustrator of DreaminGirl and founder of blackpeach. Part of an ongoing story that takes place within DreaminWorld, gini-gini…
If you’re in the Lehigh Valley area, you’ll want to go check out Doug Boehm’s Stereo Friends in Tandem with the Central Nervous System show taking place in Easton, PA. The show takes place from March 1st through the 30th….
The new issue of Hi-Fructose magazine hits store shelves in March. What will be in one of our favorite publications? I’m glad you asked! Featuring: cover artist Paul Pope, an extensive feature on the art of and interview with Chris…
The first Uglydoll game is available in the Arcade section of their updated website. The Remembery Game tests your mental prowess…as well as your ability to identify various Uglydoll characters.
Chocolate Log Industries has released a new range of flavored Chocolate Logs based on the original plush toy. And they make me hungry! Top left: Mouldy Chocolate Log – Mouldy Log has been around for while now so eat him…
The Justice Protector Wonder Woman is a Previews Magazine exclusive. That means you’ll be able to find it at finer comic shop retailers. It’s only a limited edition of 300, so you might have to look around for Tonner’s newest…
Metin Seven’s Uncle Abdul vinyl figure (from his Seamour Sheep comic) is now available from Crazy Label. The controversial suicide bomber is Marty Mole’s uncle. Just don’t get too close…he’s liable to explode.
Now in stock at Frozen Empire Toys: 3″ Dunny – French Series by Kidrobot – $6.95 (blind box) $173.75 (case of 25) UniPo Series 5: Speed Demons by Unklbrand – $7.50 ea. $29.00 (full set of 4) The Vivisect Playset…