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Background FreeBento.com has sent us one of Frank Kozik’s new rotocast vinyl Labbit figures. These Labbits are the younger, more innocent brothers of the Smorkin’ variety. Kidrobot might have felt somewhat pressured to appeal to younger clientele…which birthed this sweeter,…
Double Dutch is a unique exhibition of customized 10″ Trexis, featuring the work of 15 Dutch artists and designers with backgrounds in fine art, graffiti, illustration and graphic design. To celebrate the launch of Trexi.nl, they have asked several artists…
Doktor A has put together another amazing custom piece. It is based on classic Nautilus designs and uses 2 Munnys. Check out the barnacles…love ’em!
Next up in the limited-edition artist series of Hint Mint collectable tins is Gary Baseman. Get ready for some minty freshness with 3 different types of mint flavors – cinnamon, peppermint and chocolate.
One of the newest figures from STRANGEco is the 6″tall, rotocast Mozzarella…the next vinyl figure from Simone Legno and tokidoki. Mozzarella is the leader of The Moofia, a gang asembled to extort milk from lunchboxes of schoolyard bullies. She’s loving…
UNKLbrand is set it release Series 1 of UniPo figures next month. Two weeks later…Series 2 will be hitting store shelves. I’m sure these 2″ tall figures will be just as popular as past UNKL figures. Also, look out for…
Background David and Sun-Min have introduced several new Uglydoll characters over the past few months. The latest available Ugly is known as Chuckanucka (Peaco is now a pre-order). After premiering at Toy Fair 2006, the Ugly masses have been clamoring…
Santastic Wear! “Saru” clothing and toys by Santa Inoue – creator of Tokyo Tribe 2 comic book – have been very successful in the Land of the Rising Sun for years. Savvy collectors around the world collected Tokyo Tribe 2…
John Pinkerton is at it again! His ghoulish creations continue to amaze me. Here is his Special Ted bear. He’s auctioning it off on ebay. So you can own this one-of-a-kind creation. It’s 17″ tall and made of a combination…
You’ll have to check out Fox’s Sunday comedy – The War At Home this coming Sunday at 9:30 PM. Rocket World will be a part of the comic book convention stage set in the show. So be sure to check…
Blackwater Toys will be holding a contest to win a Kugg at the Scion Xposed event being held at Jones Beach, New York – Field 5 on this Sunday (September 24th). The contest is open to all Scion owners and…
For fans of Secret Base…Span of Sunset has a number of new figures to whet your appetite. Obake Dog Secret Base Fan Club exclusive edition. Secret Base Skullbee Yamamoto/Support Version Secret Base x New Japan Pro-Wrestling x Yamamoto x Balzac.+…
Crazy Label’s Tamo figures were previewed at the TTF this year. Wookie is now working with an international crew of street artist called ESP visuals. They will be customizing the first of the Tamo Street Art Series. It will be…
ESC-TOY is proud to present the first ever ESC-TOY TEE GUIDE for fall 2006. This catalog will carry new material in the form of graphic tees for men & women from designer & ESC-TOY founder Erick Scarecrow. The theme of…
Background Jamungo’s BUDs (Blow Up Dolls) were one of the most popular blind-boxed toy lines of the past year. The 3.75” line was made up of 10 different designs on the same basic body. NADEs were made in the same…