Nerd (Un)Culture
Bryan from Paper Foldables has released his third installment in the Hipster-of-the-Month series for FREEwilliamsburg.com – Gutter Punk Crusty Bank. The design, which you can download for free at the above link, is described by the artist as follows: I…
Even though Mars Attacks was widely panned as a feature film flop, I’ve always been a fan of the quirky alien apocalypse comedy. And I guess that Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles agree with my assessment of the star-studded movie…because…
Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products and fashion design brand Nooka Inc. have partnered to create a line of limited-edition, high-end wristwatches inspired by none other than SpongeBob SquarePants. In honor of the pop-culture icon’s 10th anniversary celebration this year, Nooka has created…
Background In June of 2003, AFI (the America Film Institute) released their list of 100 greatest movie villains – and heroes. Over six years later, and many people still don’t understand how the most recognizable villain of all time finished…
Rocket World will be releasing their special edition Griz Lee Bear made for TAD Gear, Inc. Each of the 500 piece edition will be numbered and individually boxed. The 3.5″ tall articulated figure includes a spork, combat knife, and human…
The Vinyl Frontier – a documentary film that explores the world of designer vinyl toys – was previewed at a special sneak peek event during San Diego Comic Con. And if you weren’t able to make it out for the…
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their Cobra Throne 12-inch Figure Environment. Cobra Commander’s seat of power brings new dimension and context to the 1:6 scale line, offering a detailed setting for 12-inch figure display. Each piece measures approximately…
Hot Toys has unveiled their Disney Friends Cosbaby Series. Each Cosbaby stands 3″ tall, and features your six of your favorite Disney Friends (plus a secret chase) in baby forms. Designs include: Mickey Minnie Donald Goofy Stitch Pinocchio
Rivet is happy to present “We’ll Be Right Back…After These Messages”, a group exhibition inspired by cartoons from the 80s & early 90s. Artists include: Charlie Owens, Christopher Lee, Daniel Elson, Clinton Reno, John Lara, Tiffany Liu, Mike Maas, Scott…
Background Mark Ryden is one of the most popular contributors to the lowbrow art scene. And since there is such crossover between the designer toy world and lowbrow art, for years, collectors have been clamoring for some sort of original…
Merit International’s San Diego Comic Con booth featured figures are artwork from Dez Einswell’s Doodle Barn. While we’ve seen several of the products before, the little figures in the glass cans were something new to me. Our SDCC Merit Int’l…
The Sideshow booth was yet again one of the busiest at San Diego Comic Con. The booth featured a number of popular Sideshow lines (Star Wars, G.I. Joe and Indiana Jones), a custom Stormtrooper display and several new Hot Toys…
If you were looking to be greeted by a topless Marilyn Monroe with Mickey Mouse…accoutrements, you’d obviously want to walk to the aisle right up against the wall at SDCC. If you’ve ever been to Comic Con before, you’ll know…
BIC Plastics will be officially introducing their first platform series BUDDY – designed by marka27 – starting on August 15, with three releases in three cities. If you’re in LA, NYC or Chicago, come out and meet the artists of…
If you didn’t make it to Comic Con, you’re in luck! Strangekiss just released all three of their Bill the Yeti designer toys. Designed by David Lanham, this rotocast vinyl features removable fabric clothing. Bill is available in three different…