My World Is Flat
Digital artist Superdeux will have his first solo NYC show – My World is Flat – at Gallery Hanahou. With fresh graphics and funky characters, this multi-media exhibit proves that you don’t need a third dimension to have a good…
Kick Some Biblical Butt!
It’s always funny seeing who displayed what at Toy Fair. Even though the designer toy selection has dwindled down to about nothing – making the Urban Bazaar aisle more Bazaar than Urban – there are always a few companies who…
Vince Carter All-Star Vinyl
Upper Deck is bringing New Jersey Nets Guard-Forward Vince Carter to All-Star Vinyl form. The next All-Star Vinyl release at the Upper Deck Store is a slam-dunk tribute to the high-flying Nets superstar. Platinum Club members will get the first…
Harriet the Bearded Lady – Purple Edition
Keep an eye out for the purple edition of Harriet the Bearded Lady from Carnival Cartoons. The figure, designed by Jared and Garnet, will be limited to a run of 200 pieces. Look for them to retail around $55. So,…
Tinbot: Artist Designed iPod Cases
Tinbot (previously known as Tinpod) is a new generation of iPod cases. It adds a little flavor while protecting your iPod. The TINBOT features original designs from: renowned vinyl toy designers MAD, SKET-ONE and CHRISTOPHER LEE; DC Comic book master…
REVIEW: Glyos System – Pheyden and Exellis
Background There aren’t nearly enough retro looking toys out on the market. But Onell Design has brought us back to the 80’s with their sci-fi inspired Glyos System line. There are currently three different body designs available. The figures that…
Toy Fair Promo Video…featuring Uglydolls
The Uglydoll booth got some love in the official Toy Fair 2008 promo video. You’ll have to watch a little bit and see some of the goofy toys that people are trying to market. But like the old Prego commercials…
Mr. Toast…Slightly Crispy
Dan Goodsell is the artist responsible for bringing us The World of Mr. Toast. It’s a world full of food with personality. Yep…bacon, eggs and muffins. Good enough to eat. Well, you probably don’t want to try eating the new…
UNKL x Boardeli Longboards
UNKL teamed up with Boardeli Longboards to design two styles of their 44-inch longboards. Each design is limited to a run of four total pieces. They will go on sale March 1 on Boardeli’s website. And if you pick up…
REVIEW: Konjoinedkitty
Background Who are these kuddly little kritters? Carnival performers on the run? Co-dependent aliens from a binary star? Side effects from too much genetically modified catnip? Nope! They’re just two regular konjoined kitties who want to come home with you…
Little 9 Plush
Jon Schiller has sent us news that Little 9 from his Little 9 and Friends should be available soon. Little 9 is the main character form the series of five. The plush toys will be available through his website.
Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark – 1/6 Scale
Sideshow launched their Indiana Jones line of 12″ tall figures at Toy Fair 2008. The first figure is the Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark 1/6 scale Indy. This is one of the better head sculpts of Harrison Ford….
Rocky III Italian Stallion Version
Hot Toys’ 12″ tall Rocky Balboa figure is set to be released in the 2nd Quarter of 2008. The Italian Stallion version includes: over 22 points of articulation Real fabric costume with shorts, socks, and the “Italian Stallion “ yellow…
2007 Toy Awards: Vinyl Toy of the Year
Here’s our last and biggest category…the Vinyl Toy of the Year. The competition was brutal. Dogs and cats living together…mass hysteria! Now, what was I saying? We narrowed down our list to only 10 vinyl figures from the last year….
‘Go Go Speakerdog’ Exhibition
The second British Speakerdog exhibition will be filled to the brim with art prints and custom vinyl toys by Ben the Illustrator and super Speakerdog Softies by Fi the Imaginator. There may even be some brand new paper toy designs…