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Opening Reception Images for Natural Resources @ Shoparooni (Nov 5 - Dec 5)

2009-11-07T23:54:00.002+08:00

CLICK THRU for a slideshow-peek at the opening reception for the inagural viewing of NATURAL RESOURCES [blogged] a group show featuring the customized wooden DIY figures of Cleveland artist, Mike Burnett by over 40 artists ~ curated and produced by Bigshot Toyworks, with the initial showing (of this touring event) hosted by Shoparooni. Natural Resources exhibits thru December 5th 2009. [119 x

2.5 inch Jumping Brains by Emilio Garcia x Toy2R

2009-11-07T23:42:00.001+08:00

So okay, I missed out on this news-nugget during the Halloween period ~ which does not diminish it's toy-potency, IMHO ~ Emillio Garcia's 2-inch JUMPING BRAINS from Toy2R! [Previously blogged]PRESS: Toy2R scares up this peek at the new line of 2" Jumping Brains mini figures created by Emilio Garcia. Delightfully being greeted by one of Emilio's larger resin cousins - this new smaller edition

Toy2R's First Qee Release for 2010: Flocked 2.5 inch Qees

2009-11-07T23:26:00.000+08:00

PRESS: As Toy2R looks toward 2010 and its 15th Anniversary - we are looking forward to offering new finishes and designs for collectors in the coming new year. Up first - Toy2R will launch this colorful yet furry assortment of classic 2.5" Qee Bears. A rainbow of colors all with a flocked finish and including our patented key chain attachment. Available in a blind box assortment - each counter

Anime Festival Asia 2009: Exclusive Toys, Tees & Merchandise (Part One)

2009-11-07T23:06:00.001+08:00

After the Press Conference on November 5th [blogged] Anime Festival Asia (AFA09) releases the first batch of images and info with regards to "exclusive merchandise" slated for a release this ~ including Autumn Limited Chogokin Saint Seiya Be@rbrick, Limited GX 24N Tetsujin 28 Naked version (shown above) from Tamashii Nation. CLICK THRU for a look at what will be in store this coming Nov 21st

Anime Festival Asia 2009: Press Con (Nov 5th)

2009-11-07T18:33:00.003+08:00

Anime Festival Asia (AFA09) held a press conference last Thursday November 5th with a key focus on the Animation Asia Conference (AAC'09) vis-à-vis "The Business of Japanese Pop Culture", and additional presentation/announcements of Regional Cosplay Championship finalists (Read more here), AFA'09 exclusives. The event wrapped with a demonstration and introduction of the Moe Moe Kyun Maid Cafe.

Mimobot Pop-Up Shop @ Munky King + Contest

2009-11-07T18:27:00.003+08:00

PRESS: Mimoco, the Boston-based maker of MIMOBOT® designer USB flash drives, is partnering with Los Angeles retailer Munky King to create the worlds first MIMOBOT Pop-Up Shop which will run from November 1st through November 29th, 2009.The Opening Party was held Nov 5th [previously blogged / Facebook] as well as a re-release of the MIMOBOT Ginchy Series ~ for which there is also a contest

BACK-2-BASICS: An epic Suckadelic November Drop

2009-11-07T04:05:00.004+08:00

PRESS: After some very exciting extra-cirrcular activities, the Super Sucklord has gone back to his roots with the largest Bootleg product drop to date. We have five new items across all 3 of our platforms in their usual short-supply. ~ CLICK THRU to have a peep at what's in-store for Sucklord-fans, and go direct to the SUCKStore to sate thy bootleg-toy-desires!MODROS: Diminisher of

Winter Ninja Plush by Shawnimals

2009-11-07T02:34:00.005+08:00

PRESS: A New Ninjatown resident has been discovered! WINTER NINJA by Shawnimals!The kick-off to our seasonal Pocket Ninja release the Summer Ninja was wildly successful at San Diego Comic Con in July, and now we are pleased to announce Winter Ninja as part of our ongoing Fall Moustachio Madness campaign.Like the Summer Ninja, the Winter Ninja is handmade and comes with a signed / numbered tag,

Ganmetall Celsius Tribute Series 3: Ryu Hayabusa by Rotobox

2009-11-07T02:18:00.002+08:00

Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica has sent over snaps of their custom Ganmetall Celsius Tribute Series 3 ~ featuring Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa! Priced at US$260 each, and in an edition of only 5 pcs ~ Ryu Hayabusa can be purchased now online via www.rotoboxvinylanatomica.com.Also note that Ryu is one of two characters for Series 3 (with a tentative release next week). And if you're wondering about Series

Natural Resources Show Update: Custom Previews (Nov 6 launch)

2009-11-07T01:01:00.004+08:00

Bigshot Toyworks' NATURAL RESOURCES group art show launches Nov 6th @ Shoparooni ~ featuring wood-craft customs on Mike Burnett's "Neighborwood" and "Average Joe Schmoe" wooden DIY figures by over 40 artists [LIST]. CLICK THRU for a preview of a trio of works by MAD, MR Shane Jessup and an eye-gourging collaboration between Chris Ryniak and Amanda L. Spayd!Natural Resources exhibits thru Dec 5th

Chocomint Morsel by Gary Ham (Nov 5-release)

2009-11-06T23:53:00.000+08:00

PRESS: Now that the Halloween Morsel raffle is over and the winner drawn on Episode 98 of Toybreak, it’s time for the Morsels to go on sale. This November 5th at 12 p.m.Mountain standard time, the Chocomint Morsel colorway is being released at my online store www.superham.bigcartel.com. There were only 5 made of her. She is resin standing 8” tall upon a metal base. She was sculpted by Bear

Kennyswork for HK Venture (Nov 6 show-launch)

2009-11-05T13:00:00.001+08:00

For the upcoming HK VENTURE show launching this Friday November 6th [tagged] by ThreeA Toys, Kennyswork has cooked up original sculpts featuring his 1/6-scaled Sea Monkey behemoth (last seen on display at Taipei Toy Festival) and "Copperhead-Molly" (first posted here). Shown in these two videos I've made are amazing work-in-progress shots ~ of which the final product will be on display @ the show

HK Venture: Sneaky Snaps of Exhibition Space Set-up (Nov 6 show-launch)

2009-11-05T04:06:00.001+08:00

If there is one single place I want to be at this coming weekend, it would be in Hong Kong for ThreeA Toys' HK VENTURE show [tagged] ~ like seriously bad. But alas both time and money has runneth out and I am left with no recourse but to trawl the www for snaps of the event-space, to which I serendipitously spotted on Cyclone Lai's Facebook album; of work-in-progress set-up pics!First TRE brought

HK Venture: Bagged Berties & Severed Heads, Posters & 3A Bags by ThreeA Toys (Nov 6 show-launch)

2009-11-05T03:44:00.002+08:00

Besides the opportunity to view original artworks by Ashley Wood, Kenny Wong, Jeremy Geddes, Colan Ho and Mak Siu Fung (aka United Planet) ~ fans would no doubt be antsy for the slew of exclusives set to be released at the show (I know I am!) ~ CLICK THRU to have a preview-peek at what's in-store at the HK VENTURE show [tagged] launching this Friday November 6th (exhibiting thru Nov 13th).[I

HK Venture: Show Invite by ThreeA Toys (Nov 6 show-launch)

2009-11-05T02:51:00.006+08:00

ThreeA Toys' HK VENTURE art show launches this Friday November 6th [tagged] and one unique way of sending out their invites to this shingdig of the year, is via a black printed tee within a Large Martin Container!Received my event invite today (a mail-cockup during the weekend priors led to the delay) and I've snapped some pics of the sweetness which you can CLICK THRU to have a peek, and if

Dr Freud And Madness: A Design Contest By LE LAB Toys

2009-11-04T23:36:00.002+08:00

Adult toys in the shape of a monkey? What does your analyst think about that? (And to make it perfectly clear, by "Adult toys" it meant "designer toys for adults" yah? you cheeky-peoples, you)To celebrate the launch of their new website @ www.lelab-toys.com, Le Lab Toys is launching a design contest with their toys PLAYING ART™ and PLAYING ART™ mini ~ with the subject given for the contest being

Observation Dunny Mk03: Wave 1 by Cris Rose (Nov 4-release)

2009-11-04T22:17:00.002+08:00

Been a long while since we've heard custom-movement from UK-artist Cris Rose, but when we do? Tis always a doozy! ~ Witness the coming of OBSERVATION DUNNY MK03 ~ with Wave 1 featuring a Sandy Yellow colorway! Limited to only 6 pcs (*gasp*) and priced at US$100 each (+ shipping) ~ the figures will be released on Wednesday November 4th @ 18:00 London time. Get them directly via

Snow Treeson by Crazy Label for DesignerCon 2009

2009-11-04T19:35:00.004+08:00

Have you ever wondered about the endearing quality of TREESON? The charm of the character, amidst the cutesy veneer of visual resonance lies too within the story of Treeson, as created by Bubi Au Yeung ~ which you can read about here ("Snow Candles", in which the Snow Treeson is based on). More Treeson stories here :)... and of course it helps that Crazy Label does awesome toys of Treeson too,

Two Days With Neil Gaiman @ Singapore Writers Festival 2009

2009-11-03T02:49:00.007+08:00

Reknowned author Neil Gaiman was in town over the weekend for the Singapore Writers Festival [tagged] together with Amanda Palmer (Neil's partner-in-literary crime for "Who Killed Amanda Palmer?") ~ for a series of public appearances including talk/dialogue and autograph sessions on both October 31st and November 1st 2009.I'd managed to attend Day One's session at 3pm (Oct 31) and queued under

Le Lab Toys @ Auguste, Paris Oct 29 (Coverage by BFLV)

2009-10-31T01:17:00.002+08:00

LE LAB Toys held their exhibition at AUGUSTE, Paris on October 29th [blogged] which also saw the launch of their Playing Art platform toy and artist series, and their simian-mascots Marcel & Jessica. Also featured were a selection of customed-pieces of their Playing Art DIY figure. BFLV was there to snap sweet event snaps ~ which you can peep on his flickr album as well as a few select images

Tomenosuke-Exclusive Rebel Angel by Jun (Oct 31-release)

2009-10-31T01:00:00.003+08:00

REBEL ANGEL was designed, sculpted, resin casted and painted by very talented Taiwanese artist named (Mutineer) Jun ~ and he has hand made only 3 Tattoo REBEL ANGEL exclusively for Tomenosuke; for their 3rd Year Anniversary, as well as one each in Pearl Red and Solid Black.All 5 figures be released on October 31st midnight JST (Available on a first come first serve basis). FYI: Tomenosuke

Red Edition Pierce The Human Pincushion & Nathan The Dog-Faced Boy by Jared Deal / Carnival Cartoons

2009-10-30T18:54:00.003+08:00

"Pierce and Dogboy are the Carney family mischief makers! Pierce is the quintessential bratty younger brother, and Dogboy is Pierce's pal, a loving pet, and... a fur covered wingman! Pierce relishes his gross-out gig as "The Human Pincushion" in the family sideshow act. (He's got more holes than a boardwalk putt-putt course). When Dogboy isn't doing double duty as the family's household hound,

Ridley Hooper on Patch Together

2009-10-30T14:59:00.003+08:00

PRESS: Ridley Hooper, the reluctant hero of Bob K.'s cult serial "Elsie Hooper" is now available as a Patch Together exclusive. Standing 7" tall in stunning black and white, the detailed shotgun can be placed in his hand or slung over his shoulder, and the fabulous hot pink lawn flamingo can be put into his clenched fist or beside him in the deluxe sidewalk base. Ridley Hooper is the first in a

One-Up Exclusive: Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffle Micci by Erick Scarecrow (Nov 4-serving)

2009-10-30T04:00:00.000+08:00

PRESS: New from Erick Scarecrow's Mousey Micci series is the Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffle Micci. This release is a One-Up Japan exclusive and will be available 12:00am on 11/04/09. The 6" handpainted resin figure is signed/numbered by the artist and comes sealed in Scarecrow's box. The edition size is limited to 25pcs. worldwide and will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

I Hate Everyone But You by Tim Biskup, Matt Goldman & Friends @ Barracuda (Nov 13)

2009-10-30T03:47:00.000+08:00

FLOPDOODLE-PRESS: Tim Biskup and his pal Matt Goldman will be taking over Barracuda Gallery/Store [www] for a couple of weeks beginning Friday the 13th of November. We'll have lots of news in the next few weeks, but for now we know that there will be some very big things to see, so don't miss this show!I HATE EVERYONE BUT YOUTim Biskup, Matt Goldman & FriendsOpening Party: Friday, November 13th,