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TOYSREVIL-Tweets for Day One of Anime Festival Asia 2009 (Nov 21)

2009-11-22T04:41:00.004+08:00

CLICK THRU for TRE-Tweets for Day One of Anime Festival Asia 2009 @ Suntec City (Halls 403-404) circa Saturday November 21st.FYI: AFA09-Blog-updates have hit a huge snag, as there was a requirement to sign a clause whereby images (snapped within the premises) to be posted / blogged about are to be vetted for "approval" first prior to posting ~ and although I've already been seeing images pop-up

TOYSREVIL @ Anime Festival Asia 2009, Suntec City Convention Halls 403-404 (Nov 21-22)

2009-11-21T00:14:00.001+08:00

The Anime Festival Asia 2009 [www / covered] is in it's second year running, and promises to be bigger and better than 2008, and my own personal expectations are no doubt raised a coupla notches, especially with regards to toys, being absolutely surprised by last year's goodness on display! So will 2009 measure up?Toy-related activities and displays to look out for include Danny Choo x Good Smile

Cometdebris x Ice-Bat Kaiju (Nov 22-drop)

2009-11-20T22:56:00.000+08:00

PRESS: Ice-Bat Kaiju is coming this weekend to the Cometdebris Online Store. This exclusive Ice-Bat stands about 15cm tall and is pastel green, with neon red spots, and bright yellow eyes. Each figure is hand painted with care at Cometdebris headquarters in Tokyo. Made in Japan by intheyellow. Comes packaged in a bag with custom header card. Check out more details and pics on the Ice-Bat item

Exclusive Toys for DesignerCon @ Pasadena Convention Center, USA (Nov 21)

2009-11-20T22:47:00.003+08:00

The inaugural DesignerCon (formerly known as Vinyl Toy Network) happens this coming Saturday November 21st @ the Pasadena Convention Center, USA ~ and what's a gathering of urban toys, art and pop culture without "exclusive toys"? [All info via DesignerCon.com at time of post]Most have been posted on TRE [CLICK for DesignerCon-coverage] and this toy-specific blog-post is the last preview-push

Yoka O-No by HeebieGB for DesignerCon (Nov 21)

2009-11-20T21:37:00.003+08:00

Toy-Journalist turned Toy-Customizer; Jeremy Brautman has this to say about the conceptual-origin of HeebieGB's custom-Yoka for this Saturday's Custom Yoka Show [tagged]: "When I first got the blank Yoka from DKE, it arrived and sat on my desk next to an O-No Sushi by Andrew Bell. It took about 2 seconds for my mind to make the mash-up." ~ And together with his wife, Greta, they've created YOKA

Toy Break 100th Episode + Gwins @ DesignerCon (Nov 21)

2009-11-20T21:26:00.001+08:00

One Hundred Episodes. Wow. Join George and Ayleen Gaspar (of Otober Toys at Toy Break for their one hundredth episode; showcasing My Little Ponies, Stay True, Fenton from Super 7, and much more!And do pop by DesignerCon @ the Pasadena Convention Center (UAS) this Saturday November 21st, where no doubt ToyBreak will be on-hand to cover the festivities, as well as the release of a very limited

Scooter & Jinx 24 hour Xbox Challenge for Children in Need (Nov 22)

2009-11-20T21:12:00.002+08:00

England-based retail shop Scooter & Jinx have organized a 24 hour Xbox Challenge for Children in Need event this weekend where they will play for 24 hours straight; to raise funds for "Children In Need", and they need help in keeping them awake (or kick their gamer-asses, or visa versa ;p). Play Xbox and do some charity work at the same time? *WIN*The challenge begins midday Sunday 22nd 2009 and

Customs by Nakanari + Grimsheep for Dragatomi @ DesignerCon (Nov 21)

2009-11-20T19:11:00.004+08:00

For this Saturday's DesignerCon @ the Pasadena Convention Center, Dragatomi is going to have a coupla artists/toy-customizers backing them up with a selection of customs made available at their booth!CLICK THRU for a closer look at Nakanari's 20" Ninja Spiki Munny custom, and Grimsheep's customed 8" Dunny and 5" Topo! Prices are unavailable at this point, altho do pop by for a gander and purchase

Tokyo Dance Trooper (and Maids) In Singapore (Part 2: Teaser)

2009-11-20T18:50:00.002+08:00

Watch the full-video at this weekend's Anime Festival Asia 2009 @ Suntec CityConvention Halls 403-404 [tagged] ~ and check out Part One posted here![Video by Kl!k.tv]

Toy2R x Apex @ DesignerCon (Nov 21 / Booth #30)

2009-11-20T17:09:00.002+08:00

PRESS: Toy2R and Apex Trading Company join forces to lauch the USA debut of several new releases during Designer Con in Pasadena on November 21st. Come say hey to the Qee Crew during Designer Con - held November 21st at the Pasadena Convention Center!Both of Kozik's reimagining of the classic Toy2R Toyer figures will be available - the 11" Toyer Z and 11" Toyer Enemy Figures [WHAT]. Apex will

WZA Sculpt by NEMO for Wizard Sleeve Toys @ DesignerCon (Nov 21)

2009-11-20T07:06:00.003+08:00

Michael Mendez aka NEMO drops yummy snaps of his new sculpt for Wizard Sleeve Toys. Standing 8 inches tall, WZA is based on concept and design by Paul Beresniewics of Thunderdog Studio (for WST) and will be available as a short limited run of resin castings before the vinyl release. WZA will debut at the coming DesignerCon @ the Pasadena Convention Centre November 21st.CLICK THRU for a closer

Transition Celsius (Raffle Giveaway) by Kuso Designer Toys @ DesignerCon

2009-11-20T06:47:00.000+08:00

On November 21st, Kuso Designer Toys will be exhibiting at DesignerCon. They will have a raffle giveaway during the show time with the prize being a "coming-soon" figure from Celsius series. Raffle tickets will b given out at 12:00 pm and stop at 1:00 pm. A raffle for a winner will be out by 2:00 pm. The winner will receive a Celsius Transition version. It is limited to 100 pcs only and has not

N.O.M Commanders Set by ThreeA Toys Available Nov 20 on Bambalandstore

2009-11-20T06:31:00.001+08:00

PRESS: Thrice Naut and Post Fire invade Bambaland today (November 20th @ 9am AEST), 1/6th 12" fully articulated figures both sporting sinister visages under their masks! This release celebrates the 3A Forum ONE year anniversary and the Legioneers, without whom the Commanders would have been left behind enemy line's! [CLICK THRU for more images]The ransom is set at 250USD, that price also

Suckadelic & Cupco: New Works! @ Metropolis Gallery (December 4-31)

2009-11-20T05:50:00.001+08:00

PRESS: Debuting December 4th and running through the 31st, Metropolis Gallery is proud to be showcasing two of the most insanely notorious Pop Culture satirists on the globe. Both Suckadelic (aka The Sucklord) and CUPCO! have combined fine art, crafts, designer vinyl and even performance art to lampoon everything from Star Wars to Michael Jackson.Their attack on the nerd world of classic

Special Beer Tasting and Sucklord Figure Release @ Whole Foods, NYC (Nov 21)

2009-11-20T05:39:00.001+08:00

PRESS: This Saturday, join the SUPER SUCKLORD for a special Beer tasting at Whole Foods NYC in the Lower East Side. Official Suckadelic sponsor BEERLAO will be offering samples of it's yummy Dark and Lager Beers.Exclusive Beerlao MARY PAPER$ bootleg figure will be released for the first time. LIMITED Quantity available. Get yours signed by the Glamorous Supervillain Herself!Whole Foods Beer

Ocran Ocinatas Tequila by Muttpop x Frank Kozik

2009-11-20T05:19:00.004+08:00

TRE is honored to reveal Muttpop's latest vinyl luchador warrior; Ocran Ocinatas Kozik Tequila! While Ocran is set for an early 2010-release, folks heading down to this Saturday's DesignerCon at the Pasadena Convention Center, USA will be in for a treat ~ as the good folks at Muttpop will be releasing around 10 pcs of Ocran! Look out for Table #45 ~ where they will also make available the

DKE Toys and adFunture present the Custom Yoka Show (@ DesignerCon Nov 21)

2009-11-20T01:51:00.004+08:00

PRESS: adFunture provided their 3" blank Yoka bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 19 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Each original piece ranges from US$25 to US$600 and will

Preview for YOKA Custom Show @ DesignerCon (Part Five)

2009-11-19T23:42:00.004+08:00

CLICK THRU for the 5th collective-preview of customed-YOKAs bound for this coming Saturday's Custom YOKA Show @ DesignerCon, Pasadena, USA ~ featuring works from Adam Price, Dan "R5" Barojas, Katkiller, Robert Coshland, Robotsoda, Snaggs and VANG. [CLICK for continued-coverage of custom-YOKAs on TRE] [Above custom by Dan "R5" Barojas]ARTISTS FEATURE HERE INCLUDE:- Adam Price- Dan "R5" Barojas-

UNKL Sidewalk Sale (Nov 19-20)

2009-11-19T23:07:00.001+08:00

WHEN: Thursday Nov 19 (10am-4:30pm) & Friday Nov 20 (10am-7pm) WHERE: UNKL HQ [www] ~ 600 NW Naito Pkwy, Suite F (out front), Portland, OR 97209WHAT: "Odd & Ends. Parts & Pieces. Scratches & Dings. And all points in between. Lots to be grabbed, so come and get it! Start your holiday shopping this week! Even misfit UNKL toys need a home ... We’d love to include everyone, but for now it’s a “Locals

DKE Toys' Graveyard Sale @ DesignerCon (Nov 21)

2009-11-19T22:55:00.005+08:00

PRESS: For years DKE Toys has been taking broken toys and damaged box toys and putting them under the stairs in the DKE warehouse in what has become known as "The Graveyard".For the first time ever open to the public come shop for one day only in this lot of missing box, broken piece, smudged, fudged, no arms, vinyl and designer toys all at Crazy Eddie discount prices and feel good about it!

Jibibuts Blind Box Packaging by Noferin

2009-11-19T22:48:00.002+08:00

Noferin shares with us an image of their upcoming JIBIBUTS sp. wooden blind box series [tagged] ~ with 12 wooden character-cuties to collect, size ranging between 2.5 to 3.5 inches tall (Made from sustainably harvested rubber wood). Jibibuts will be coming this Christmas with a RRP of US$9 each (ASTM and CE certified for 18 months +). And who knows, maybe YOU will be lucky enough to pull a rare

El Credo Del Gurerrero

2009-11-19T22:26:00.001+08:00

*Disclaimer: I made the image with text utilizing online Babelfish-translation~ Apologies if I've unintentionally mangled anyone's language*FYI: Currently 2 other teaser-images have been posted on the TOYSREVIL Facebook-Group and brand-new Fan-page (Do feel free to join either or both ~ thanks!)

Gold Robin by Michelle Valigura for Switcheroo x Flopdoodle Holiday Party (Nov 21)

2009-11-19T22:20:00.001+08:00

In addition to the festivities crossover-custom goodness for the Switcheroo x Flopdoodle Holiday Party [previewed here] ~ Michelle Valigura will also be releasing a new limited edition GOLD ROBIN (show above), along with a new line of porcelain mustache vessels!WHAT: Switcheroo x Flopdoodle Holiday PartyWHEN: November 21st, 7-10pmWHERE: Switcheroo WorkshopSwitcheroo Workshop543-b south Raymond

Previews For Switcheroo x Flopdoodle Holiday Party

2009-11-19T22:15:00.003+08:00

CLICK THRU for images of Amanda Visell x Tim Biskup's HelperCentaurEphunt ~ done for the coming Switcheroo x Flopdoodle Holiday Party this November 21st. Included also are more crossover customs, as well as Michelle Valigura's and a Biskup-painting!WHAT: Switcheroo x Flopdoodle Holiday PartyWHEN: November 21st, 7-10pmWHERE: Switcheroo WorkshopSwitcheroo Workshop543-b south Raymond avePasadena,

Lulubell Exclusives for DesignerCon (Nov 21)

2009-11-19T18:11:00.002+08:00

Lulubell Toys will be having a trio of exclusives for the upcoming DesignerCon available from Booth #57.CLICK THRU for snaps and info about Evilbat, Chicken Fever and Ai Ai Mini Cat!Also note that any remaining figures will go up for sale Sunday, 11/22 at 9pm AZ time (8 Pacific) via lulubelltoys.comReady for DesignerCon exclusive #1!? Throwback inspiredcolorway on the Mutant Zone series 3