Nerd (Un)Culture
DGPH just released their first illustration book – “Molestown, The Happy, Happy Moles World”. It’s a 64 page long limited edition publication. You can read about the moles’ world, and check out 3D illustrations. They have invited 10 friends to…
Sideshow has posted this teaser image of their 12″ Princess Leia figure. As you can tell, she is in the outfit made famous by the opening scene of Star Wars: A New Hope. The likeness looks great, and it’s more…
Anna Chambers’ Lucy Owl limited edition plush will be the first in her designer series. Lucy Owl will be available in the original burgundy color, as well as a chilly blue limited colorway. Lucy Owl is fun and vibrant! She…
Upper Playground and Ningyoushi presents their second vinyl figure collectible, Lettus Bee, by Mel Bend creator and GIRL Skateboard creative director, Andy Jenkins. Lettus Bee, a comic character in Wrench Pilot, which was published in various skateboard magazines and hails…
Josh Longo sent us word of an upcoming show he is participating in. Subtext, located in San Diego, will have their Hidden Depth opening reception tomorrow (March 16th) from 6 pm until 10 pm. If you’re in the area, you’ll…
Shawn Smith’s newest creation is his Totally Radish plush figure. With a run of 100, the first 50 were sold at the Totally Radish opening at Rotofugi. The remaining 50 plush radishes are available now available onlinem. They’re $20 each,…
myplasticheart presents a Dead Zebra Inc and Wheaty Wheat Studios production: Attack of the Zliks! An Art Show of Slightly Larger than Usual Proportions A number of amazing artists were able to get their hands on 19″ Zliks (designed by…
Crazy Label has released this sneak peek of Metin Seven’s Marty Mole and Seamour Sheep vinyl figures. Look for the duo to be released sometime in the 2nd quarter of 2007. If they are anything like Crazy Label’s Treeson figure,…
Jasper Stank might just be the first “Rural Vinyl” figure. Dan&Dan’s initial creation is a 4″ tall pig farmer in his stylish overalls. The soft vinyl figure will initially be available in 4 variants (with more to be revealed). In…
Alessandro Novo has created the first custom art toy from Brazil. As the designer toy craze continues to spread across the world, we’re going to continue seeing artists from all areas of the globe. The figure is named Ted Hole…obviously…
Robert – the man behind Kung Fu Toys – was able to make it out to Gallery1988 for the Frank Kozik Ningyo signing. The figure he worked on with Super Rad Toys was on display – in great numbers -…
Strangekiss will be the exclusive retailer for Muttpop’s first glow-in-the-dark designer art toy The first in an amazing set, El Panda Radioactive Strangekiss Edition, is available for preorder (with a shipping date around May 1st). The 8″ tall figure is…
Upper Deck has posted MAD’s sketch of the newest character to be added to their All-Star Vinyl figure line. Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche will be the 4th NHL player to be released – following Crosby, Ovechkin and Brodeur.
SNOITON!, a two entity show between Cupco and Nanospore debuts at the GR2 gallery in L.A. The show draws on themes of deconstruction/reconstruction, war, and the outer worldly. Showcased work includes felt dolls, silkscreen paintings and experimental apparel. Nanospore &…
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…