Nerd (Un)Culture
Background Bubu Company recently released their first platform toy – MYBU. The MYBU Perfect Match Series 1 consists of 5 different design styles with male and female figures, for a total of 10 different toys. For this review, we’re looking…
The folks from Monster Workshop have a number of monster plushies up for adoption via their webstore. These creepy and cute monsters would be a great addition to anyone’s plush collection.
Charles’ Creature Cabinet revealed Deer Faith, The Woodling Kantjil. The limited edition of 25 pieces will be released on Luna Night (November 15th ).
Urban Warfair is currently working with artist Squidnik on their Mini Skully Series 2 – scheduled to be released in early January 2009. They’re looking at doing two versions of the Squidnik Mini Skully – a black piece with white…
The folks at Lionhead Studios released some paper foldables – produced by PaperFoldables.com – specifically for their Fable II video game. Definitely cool if you enjoy the game, or if you just like cool paper crafts.
Taiwan designer toy label – Phalanx – recently released their limited edition resin sculpture – Politichio. The figure stands 5.5″ tall and comes with display base and confidential suitcase. You can actually choose the glasses color from gold, black or…
The Village Voice did a great job covering Obama + Art custom show. They compiled a bunch of images from the exhibit (45 to be exact) showing the various customized Obama action figures. A definite must-see!
The Toy Break folks are back with Toy Break Special Delivery 17. They’re giving suggestions for holiday gift giving as well as what to put on your wish list.
Schoeni Art Gallery and UKAdapta, London have launched a joint satellite project – Adapta – that will focus on bringing ‘urban’ art to the Hong Kong public. Their first project will be held beginning on November 13, 2008, with a…
Onorio Depiro recently graduated from the University of Hertfordshire after studying model design and special effects. His work consists of sculpted small cartoon-like models made of polymer clays and chemi wood. This work is really well done. Let’s hope that…
Peskimo’s Monster Burp figure is now completed and Crazy Label has announced it will hit designer toy shops in late November or early December. I can’t way to see this one…no clue how it doesn’t tip over. Look for it…
Wizard Sleeve Toys has unveiled their exclusive Rotobox Vinyl Celsius variant. Designed by Rotobox and brought to vinyl form by Kuso Vinyl, this purple version should complement the original vinyl (scheduled to be released in January).
The newest figure from Andrew Bell – The Giver of War: Red Scare Edition – is set to hit your favorite designer toy shop. The rotocast vinyl figure is a limited edition of 300 pieces. The 5.5″ tall Giver includes…
Charles’ Creature Cabinet presents an exclusive Christmas release. Coming Luna Night, Saturday November 15th 2008, the door to the magical world of The Whisper Wood will be opened once again. Another little Woodling Creature will make its very first appearance…
Sideshow has announced a new environment for their 1:6 scale Star Wars line. The Han Solo in Carbonite comes straight from Jabba’s Palace and stands around 18.5″ tall. The piece is made of polystone and is estimated to ship in…