REVIEW: Candy Cane Labbit
Background Kidrobot usually does a good job of releasing one or two Christmas themed toys right around the holidays. This year, they teamed up with frequent Kidrobot collaborator, Frank Kozik, … Read More
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Twenty Questions: Matt Doughty (Onell Design)
Over the years, I’ve awarded Onell Design with various “Best Of” awards here on Plastic and Plush. And while I’ve known Matt Doughty for some time now, I still had … Read More
REVIEW: Stitch Santa and Gift Cosbaby
Background Hot Toys, which has worked with several Disney licenses in the past, has released two Christmas themed Cosbaby sets (actually, one set and one individual figure) featuring Stitch from … Read More
Twenty Questions: Andi Green (WorryWoos)
Andi Green is the artist and illustrator behind the WorryWoos series of books and plush toys. To date, she has released books and the accompanying plush toys for five characters: … Read More
REVIEW: Deglingos – Kitschos The Fox
Background Deglingos (deh-GLING-goes): common noun. Animalos molto funnios and muy crazios. A uniques species of contagiously quirky animals, the Deglingos speak their own language which consists of finishing many words … Read More
REVIEW: The Black Doll
Background A life-long friend of Edward Gorey’s made The Black Doll for him in 1942. Gorey visited her while she was making it, and upon seeing it insisted on keeping … Read More
REVIEW: AJ’s Toy Boarders
Background For over 70 years, little green Army Men have been a staple of most boys’ toy collections. There might be a few reasons for that – they’re nearly indestructible … Read More
REVIEW: BAM – Bully Alpha Male
Background Elina Vartiainen, a graphic designer and illustrator, has been producing plush toy designs and graphics under the name Pretty Disturbed in Finland. BAM – Bully the Alpha Male – … Read More
REVIEW: Bellicose Bunny
Background Merriam-Webster defines bellicose as “favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars”. They define bunny as a “rabbit; especially : a young rabbit”. Over the last few years, retailer … Read More
REVIEW: Smooches
Background The Smooches are a handmade series of plush toys made in Germany by Sarah Laban from EO art. They are released under their IGOZOO toy label. The Smooches are … Read More
The Artwork of Sean Madden
This week, we’ve handed over the reins to artist Sean Madden for our Monday special feature. Sean, whose artwork you can find at RobotGeisha.com, describes his art process and shows … Read More
REVIEW: Yoyamart Cookie Dream Babo
Background Coinciding with New York Comic Con 2011 (October 2011), David Horvath had several signings in the NYC area. One of those signings took place at the Yoyamart store, where … Read More
Twenty Questions: David Horvath
P&P: Congratulations on getting Ox on the cover of the 2011 Toys “R” Us Great Big Book. How do you feel about Uglydolls having their own sections in two of … Read More
REVIEW: The Krillman’s Turret
Background Who is The Krillman? Well…he’s an artist whose speciality is sculpting crazy little creatures in polymer clay. He creates these figments using the material that most folks can pick … Read More
REVIEW: Bling Squared Glass Sculptures
Background Bling Squared is the studio where artists Neacol and Stanley Miller hone their flame-worked glass sculpture skills. They create small pieces that are part jewelry and part designer collectible. … Read More