Dec 19, 2011 | Necessaries Toy Foundation, Toy Reviews |
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 it in its unfinished state, lacking a face, arms and clothing. In spite of her objection, Edward...
Dec 9, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Toy Reviews |
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 (save for matches and lighter fluid) and they're fairly inexpensive. Luckily for toy collectors,...
Dec 2, 2011 | Plush!, Toy Reviews |
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 – was released in October 2011. BAM is mean, crude and ruthless. He absolutely...
Nov 30, 2011 | 3DRetro, Toy Reviews |
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 3DRetro has not only been selling designer toys...they have also been...
Nov 23, 2011 | Plush!, Toy Reviews |
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 a crazy bunch of bunnies who like to sing and whistle madly, smoke chocolate cigars and collect...
