2011 PAPAs: Best New Line

Every year, we see a number of new companies and lines released...and we also see a number of them drop off the map. Here's a look at five of those new lines: 5. Bling Squared Bling Squared makes handmade glass sculptures that you can collect, wear as jewelry, or hang...

2011 PAPAs: Best Blind Box Series

Yes...those blind boxes. Love them or hate them, they're still a big part of the designer toy world. I had to whittle them down to our top five choices: 5. Hello Kitty Blotz (Sanrio - Mimoco) Mimoco released their own blind box line - the Blotz - of USB flash drive....

2011 PAPAs: Customizer of the Year

Customizers make the designer toy world go 'round. They put their own unique spin on platform toys or use bits and pieces of other toys in their maniacal creations. Here are our top 5 choices of 2011: 5. Dan Small (DMS-One) In addition to creation his own resin...

2011 PAPAs: Artist of the Year

So...how do I choose the Artist of the Year? I look at the entire art scene to see who had some of the most productive/influential years. The five chosen for 2011 are: 5. Holly Stanway (A Little Stranger) Holly, from A Little Stranger and Hey Cavey, was extremely busy...

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