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"Resolution 2012" Q&A With Justin Rudy

2012-02-08T09:00:00.003+08:00

Justin Rudy of Dynomight NYC has been doodling up a STORM in 2012 and has posted an entire album up on Facebook titled "Resolution 2012"! Of course I couldn't resist and put him in the interview chair for a quick round of Q&A = Onwards!TOYSREVIL: What is this "Resolution 2012" about? A resolve to draw one sketch a day?JUSTIN RUDY: You are correct, good sir! Resolution 2012 is a project dedicated

Custom-Feature: Band of Robbers - Billy Rabbiteli (Trouble Boy) by Cucaracha Borracha

2012-02-07T19:30:00.002+08:00

When I spotted a single mask shown on Cucaracha Borracha's Facebook-stream, little did I suspect it was part of a larger custom-build which would eventually blow my mind and expectations.Shown above is a slideshow presentation featuring 8 x images of the first of 2 x custom "Trouble Boys" (from Brandt Peters x Ferg) - now dubbed "Band of Robbers" with this first custom named "Billy Rabbiteli".

Custom-Feature: The Eye of "V for Vendetta" by J. Arturo Ramírez Romero

2012-02-07T19:00:00.000+08:00

Arturo Ramírez Romero aka JARR68 shares with us a commissioned-custom of a 3" tall Dunny (made from a Triclops-designed eye-ball Dunny) into the the best-known member of the "Gunpowder Plot" (only extremely-vaguely familiar to me due to the comicbook and film), or rather a facsimile in this "The Eye of V for Vendetta" build, which comes along with it's one pair of daggers, a sculpted 'Guy

Customs-With-Antlers from Keithing (Feb 8-sale)

2012-02-07T18:30:00.000+08:00

Keithing is into real Elk Antler's lately, and he has done up 2 x custom Botheads (from 3A Toys) and a 8" Dunny with them! To be released February 8th on 1PM EST via www.toyqube.com.The above-posted BotHead is in an edition of 6, with currently 2 for immediate shipping, while others will ship in few weeks. Priced at US$649.00 each - the Bothead comes with a wooden panel that can be mounted on

Lou Belle Shop 2012

2012-02-07T18:00:00.000+08:00

Bandung-based Lou Belle Shop gets a promo video courtesy of Ivan Reyhan, and it looks pretty rad! Congrats, guys! Follow them on Twitter @@loubelleshop for updates and visit the conceit store located in Jl. Setiabudhi no.56 Bandung - 40141. Established since November 2009, Lou Belle Shop opens daily from 9am to 8.30pm.

Original Artwork and Concert Posters by Tara McPherson @ Vinyl On Vinyl (Feb 8)

2012-02-07T17:40:00.001+08:00

Yesterday we posted an exclusive first look at LUCIUS, now check out a couple of more images of coolness for when Tara McPherson arrives at Vinyl On Vinyl tomorrow on February 8th!Original artwork to be had (above) as well as framed concert posters featuring Tara's insane artwork. As well check out VoV's Facebook-album for the images! Hey, it's also VoV's second anniversary celebrations as well,

Custom-Feature: RADCOM Monster Thumbler by John Eugene Avila

2012-02-07T17:00:00.000+08:00

John Eugene Avila shares with us his latest custom work under his moniker (JeAA) RADCOM Customs: Presentinbg MONSTER THUMBLER! Made as a gift for his cousin, you can check out more images HERE on my FB-album, ad as well check out his story for this build:"This custom work is made out of my cousins junk / broken toys. I asked my aunt to lend me those stuffs. And as an exchange i did this design

It Can Be Aggressive When Threatened: Official Trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man

2012-02-07T16:45:00.000+08:00

Amidst all the "leaks" of The Lizard (from toy products, ironically), we now get a better glimpse of the "villain" in this latest trailer for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Also check it out via http://theamazingspiderman.com, and click HERE to view the previously posted (teaser) trailer.

Custom-Feature: FUNGI MEN by cyberphunkk

2012-02-07T16:30:00.001+08:00

From cyberphunkk comes FUNGI MEN! Made from a 4" Munny - they were completed with inspiration from the character Matango, from the movie Attack Of The Mushroom people by Toho co. Jp - and available for purchase here for US$70. This is the first of many Fungi Men to come, it seems, so get ready to build your FUGI MEN ARMY! *Muahahahahaha*

Custom-Feature: The Battle of Napaeae Forest by Björnik

2012-02-07T16:00:00.000+08:00

Otto Björnik prepares to unleash his third toy series on Wednesday, February 8 at 9pm EST. Available online via www.bjornik.bigcartel.com - each will be sold separately for US$100. Besides the visual eye-candy that lays before you here, there is as well a question for you folks to ponder on collectively:"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?;) But I

Threadbear Studio: A new venture from Lunabee (and Mama-Lunabee ;p)

2012-02-07T15:30:00.000+08:00

Sarah Miskelley aka Lunabee shares with us a little info-titbit about her new venture: Threadbear Studio - which is scheduled to be opened from 7th February at 7pm London time, online via http://www.threadbearstudio.co.uk."My Mum (the Bear in ThreadBear / @threadbearshop) has long been the crafty type, even since she was a little cub. On getting a sparkly new sewing machine last year, she decided

Custom-Feature: Dunny Garamon by Chauskoskis (for GARAMANICAL @ FOE)

2012-02-07T15:00:00.000+08:00

We posted Walter Jacott aka Chauskoskis's GARAMON & PIGMON customs yesterday, and today we have final images of the GARAMON! Note that the larger 8" Dunny-custom shown here will be part of the GARAMANICAL show at FOE Gallery (opening February 10th), while the smaller 3" Dunny-custom Pigmon might well go on Ebay! Check out full images via his Flickr-album!

Custom-Feature: Garamuck by Troy Stith (for GARAMANIACAL @ FOE)

2012-02-07T14:30:00.000+08:00

For his custom-Garamon for the upcoming GARAMANICAL show at FOE Gallery (opening February 10th) - Troy Stith attacks the Bandai Garamon he had and the result is GARAMUCK! Check out more images of this mutated mutate monster via THIS FB-album! I had this desire to scream "GARAMUUUUUUUUUUUCK" because the name and visual demands it … scream along with me? 3,2, 1…

Joe Ledbetter's 12" Mutant Bunny Figure Series: ROUND THREE!

2012-02-07T14:00:00.000+08:00

We've previously posted teasers, but now Joe Ledbetter is ready to serve up his third batch of 12" Mutant Bunnies! Each 12" hollow-resin figurine is priced at US$1,500 (+shipping) and are hand-customized in batches of 5 at a time. Go see more images and procure yours via joeledbetter.com.(Note that #12 Pirate Bunny and #14, Zombie Bunny were commissions and are unavailable. Also note that prices

About That Exclusive Newsletter Valentine's Sprog Giveaway from Lunabee

2012-02-07T13:31:00.000+08:00

If you happen to be on Lunabee's Newsletter (and why are you not, in the first place? :p) - you'd be exclusively privy to her current "Valentines Giveaway" featuring this handpainted SPROG as the prize! And all you need to do is reply her Newsletter-email wit a specific subject header (mentioned in the newsletter email, of course muahahahaha)"The winner will be picked at random on February 14th

Terry Richardson ZEX Gardener by Michael Lau for 2012?

2012-02-07T13:30:00.000+08:00

Spotted on the Michael Lau Facebook is this intriguing image of ML's interpretation of photographer Terry Richardson, along with a cartoon-caption saying "CRAZY ZEX YEAR! see you at feb 2012" - will this be a new figure release from Michael for 2012? Or perhaps an visual representation of his toys? Nevertheless check out images of the Terry Richardson 1/6th ZEX Gardener 108 figurine (utilizing an

Robotones No2 - Valentines Pink by Cris Rose

2012-02-07T12:28:00.000+08:00

February 7th will see the release of the 2nd Robotone Sprog celebrating the Valentines festivities in a pastel hue of PINK! Designed and made by Cris Rose - each Robotone Sprog is 3-inches tall of solid colored resin, and comes with a header-card and bag. "Valentine Pink" Robotone Sprogs go on sale at 18:00 London time via http://crisrose.bigcartel.com.Note that these Robotones are released one

8" Ivory Warrior Skullendario Azteca by Huck Gee x The Beast Brothers

2012-02-07T12:26:00.001+08:00

PRODUCT-PRESS: From the hilltop overlooking the expansive Jungle comes the leader of the Ivory Azteca Warriors. Carved out of prehistoric mammoth tusk, adorned with ancient rubies and raising the tribes flag high. Brought to you by two artist powerhouses, Huck Gee and The Beast Brothers, in a unique collaboration. This 8-inch hand crafted custom will go on sale for only 24 hours starting Saturday

Custom-Feature + Q&A: 'Party 'til you puke 1989' from PocketWookie

2012-02-07T12:24:00.002+08:00

Peter Morris aka PocketWookie does a custom (for his pal Ben Cox) named "Party 'til you puke 1989" - featuring a B-Side form from Squid Kids Ink - and with it a song-list! As well he mentions that this is the first of 12 customs from him this year, so color me intrigued ~ Here's my lil WQ&A with him!TOYSREVIL: You mentioned "This is custom 1 of 12 this year." = will the rest of the 11 be cassette

New Cassandra Anderson Pics from Dredd

2012-02-07T10:30:00.003+08:00

This new image from the feature film DREDD shows actress Olivia Thirlby as "Cassandra Anderson" (the credits on IMDb never did mention "Judge" and we've not seen her in her helmet thus far in image reveals yet, have we?) - looking extremely frail and insecure - and without knowing much about the situation portrayed in this particular scene - seeing this already gives an added dimension to the

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Untold Story Begins

2012-02-07T10:28:00.001+08:00

The tagline reads: "On February 6, the untold story begins."Essentially, this is a promotional campaign for the upcoming live-action reboot film "The Amazing Spider-Man" - starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man. What it shows are stories promoting the film and leads up to it's actual movie premiere on July 3rd, 2012.SlashFilm reports that a worldwide sneak peek event was held in

Prophecy: First Star Wars Bootleg Figure from Suhaimi’s Gulliver Chronicles

2012-02-06T22:17:00.000+08:00

Suhaimi’s Gulliver Chronicles (SGC) is a geekfest Facebook fan page, where news on toys & other pop culture info are shared, including (but not only limited to) Star Wars and sci-fi films. As well movie outings or organized whenever a SW or related movie is released.For their maiden toy release, they will be collaborating with “Killerbootleg” to produce a bootlegged SW toy for the Site, under the

Custom Waniphants by RAMPAGE x Hints and Spices

2012-02-06T22:16:00.000+08:00

"In January I received 5 Glitter Waniphants (cast in clear vinyl with glitter in the mix!) from Shane Haddy (Hints and Spices), and he asked me to paint them up to the best of my ability - I think I did just that! This release is a little teaser for something ele that Shane and I have planned for the Spring - probably Superfestival at the end of April." ~mentions Jon Malmstedt of RAMPAGE

Dorothy Tang: Star Wars adidas, BatBaby and Bowie

2012-02-06T22:15:00.000+08:00

Hong Kong artist Dorothy Tang is infamous for quite a few pop culture interpretations, done firmly in the vein of retro-styled proganada-takes on warped chinese traditions with a firm focus on chubby baby characters - and I am again reminded of her work with the above STAR WARS imagery done for the launch of adidas Originals, which proceeded her work on these dolls (shown below) as well for

Ya Heard Show: First Episode of 2012

2012-02-06T22:14:00.000+08:00

The first episode of the year has been posted on the yaheardshow.com here!"We opted to not have any special guests this time around since the past couple of Episodes had guests. We recap what's been going one since our last episode in NOV." ~mentions Ritzy Periwinkle.