Site News Update
Banners I’d like to thank Sket One for this week’s header banner. Last week saw the work of Shan Michael Evans on our Plastic and Plush banner. If you’re interested in designing a banner for our site, check out this…
The Man in Black
Sota Toys is set to bring the “Man in Black”, Johnny Cash, to figure form. Take a look at the facial details…impeccable! The strings on the guitar actually work, although you can’t play a tune on it. I’ve been waiting…
Observers Set to Land
STRANGEco has announced that the latest offering from Mars-1, the Observer, is set to hit retailers soon. Now, if you didn’t get to pick up the SDCC exclusive black Observer at Comic Con…you’ll have the choice of 3 different colors…
Andrew Bell’s Oculus Vulgaris Circus Punk
Andrew Bell’s latest creation…his Oculus Vulgaris Circus Punk! Available 9/29 in two colorways. Edition of 100 in green, numbered and signed with a unique drawing. Available at fine Punk carrying retailers! Edition of 25 in red, numbered and signed with…
Little Apple Dolls – Series 3
Underground Toys sends news about Little Apple Dolls Series 3: Little Apple Doll fans will be thrilled to hear about the arrival of Series 3 and Underground Toys are forecasting, based on website feedback, that this series are going to…
Minimates!!
It seems that a number of toy companies have their own line of mini block figures. Art Asylum has their Minimates line, which appeals to a wide range of collectors. Since Art Asylum has a number of strong licenses, collectors…
Artist Overview: Melita Curphy – Miss Monster
Something I like to do is look for really amazing artists, who should be household names. Well, Melita Curphy falls into that category. She is producing some very cool plush designs, model kits and drawings (not to mention a crazy…
REVIEW: Booted Glamour Cat
Wootini again has partnered with STRANGEco to bring collectors an exclusive art toy. This time, the figure is from the wicked mind of Scott Musgrove. Brought to life from his paintings, the Booted Glamour Cat – scientific name Felis Glamorous…
SAM: Super Animal Robot
Red Magic gives us the breakdown of their latest creation – SAM (Super Animal Robot): Traditionally, Pandas give the impression of being gentle, cute & peaceful. They have a huge body and a lazy character. What would you think if…
Contest: Puppet Terrors
We have Bunky the Clown and Death Row Joe puppets from the independent comic book – Puppet Terrors. Not only will the winner of this contest receive both of these puppets, but they will also receive the first two issues…
Fowler and SFA Love Kraft Snowglobe
While perusing the Super Furry Animals online shop, I came across this very cool, limited edition snowglobe that has been released in time for the new SFA album – Love Kraft. Inside the glass dome, there is a 3D representation…
Mimobot Launch Party
We’ve received some photos from the mimobot launch party. If you missed it, the party was this past Friday at Giant Robot in NYC. Unfortunately, New York is pretty far away from North Carolina…so I just get to see these…
More News from Necessaries…
We get some nice looking, up close and personal photos of Camille Rose Garcia’s Lulu, Patch, Cherry Girl, and Katie and Sadie. These 4 figures will be available from Necessaries Toy Foundation and will be available at Camille’s October 1st…
We Talk With Mr. Uglydoll Himself – David Horvath
We chat it up with Uglydoll, Noupa, Little Bony, Pounda, Wonderplan 51, etc. creator David Horvath. With a number of toys and projects on the horizon, we get the inside scoop. (My questions are in black – David’s answers are…
William Wray – Fine Artist
Everyone knows Bill Wray from his work on Ren and Stimpy, his monthly comic strip – Monroe – that runs in Mad Magazine, and his comics (including Big Blown Baby and Hellboy Jr.) Now, Bill is concentrating on fine art…