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Toy2R is introducing their latest figure design – Cucumouse. This 6 inch tall figure is taken straight from Kei Sawada’s Qee – Series 5C. Look for the figure to launch in February and to retail around $20. The Red and…
Uglydolls have been nominated for the Specialty Toy of the Year Award from the Toy Industry of America (T.I.A.). They are up against Blokus and Tipover! (board games), a 3-D pool table, and PlasmaCar (a bike for kids). C’mon T.I.A.,…
Now start the big awards! For the next week, we’ll be presenting our 4 big categories – Best Toy Line, Best Plush Toy, Best Vinyl Toy and 2005 Toy of the Year. The Best Toy Line Award comes down to…
Nathan Jurevicius’ beloved Scarygirl is off to the city in this great new 10-inch version. Complete with a full set of accessories, including 2 sets of arms, basket, handbag and two bird companions. This special STRANGEco edition features a black…
Android 8 has announced that later this month, they will be releasing Brian Talyor’s Rustboy figure. This characer is from Taylor’s classic short film of the same name. Collectors will want to get their hands on this piece. You might…
The folks at STRANGEco have dug up a photo of Nathan’s Mini Treehouse 2 figures. I’m not sure which of the lot is my favorite…so many to choose from. I also like that they are redoing the treehouse collectible stand…
We asked our readers to submit their choices for 5 categories. These included the Best Vinyl Figure, Best Plush Figure, Best Toy Line, Best Company and Toy of the Year. The resutls are in and there were some very close…
Frank Kozik, Shepard Fairey and Ningyoushi have teamed up for the final incarnation of Smokin’ Joe. This vinyl figure has a camo pattern and is holding an OBEY sign designed by Fairey. This special camouflage edition is limited to 200…
The New Year has brought added new features to Plastic and Plush! We now have a mailing list. You can subscribe by entering your email address into the field on the right hand side of our homepage. You will then…
The New Year will bless us with several new shows and toy releases. With the craziness that was known as the Red Tut Dunny, Kidrobot NYC will be presenting a singing with designer Sket-One. Rotofugi (in Chicago) will be presenting…
Chronic Fatigue (CF) sends word that his Mixy and Joe action figures are now available for pre-order. After a year in production, the Mixy and Joe action figures are finally on their way. Produced by Wheaty Wheat Studios in Hollywood,…
About two weeks ago, we reviewed Joe Ledbetter’s Mr. Bunny and Sno-Bunny rotocast vinyl figures from Wheaty Wheat Studios. As you all know, Fire-Cat and Ice-Cat were also released around the same time as the two Mr. Bunny colorways. Folks…
As we all know, it’s not just us men who are designer toy collectors. So it was decided to add this category for the female collectors. (We’re not all Andy from the 40 Year Old Virgin) So what actually constitutes…
Here’s news from STRANGEco – a brand new look at FRIENDS WITH YOU’s latest plush doll phenomenons – The Malfis (featuring Malfi, Smiling Malfi and the polka-dotted Super Malfi), The Burger Bunch (featuring Mr. TTT Burger, Bumble Grump and Muffin)…
Choosing the one artist who has had the biggest impact on the past year is always somewhat of a challenge. It’s especially a challenge when there are so many amazing artists working their magic in this realm. Narrowing it down…