Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica has released their first Supasentai Series custom - Go Rangers' Akaranger (Red Ranger). This is an Edition of 3 pieces, which can be purchased by visiting the above link or by shooting an email to info@rotoboxvinylanatomica.com.

VISEone's Comic Stripped "Venom" custom was actually started back in 2011 as a commission. Unfortunately, the collector hit a rough patch. Fortunately, you have a shot at picking up this custom 7” tall Munny. The piece is currently available via the above link for €110.00 (around $140).

On June 28th 2012, Cavey will turn 2. To celebrate, Holly is going to be running a very special competition where you could win this one-of-a-kind Purple Polkadot Cavey Pilllow (top prize) or one of three runners up prizes ( avey badges, postcards and sticker packs).

To enter the contest, simply create a birthday message for Cavey (photograph, painting, drawing, computer artwork, card, sculpture) and email it to holly@heycavey.com. Only one entry per person, and images must be a minimum of 640 x 480 pixels. The contest closes on Tuesday June 26th 2012 at Midnight London Time, with the winner being announced on Thursday June 28th 2012.

The Rumors, a hand crafted, hand painted and hand packaged plaster cast toy from Chris Brett, are now available to purchase. Standing in at 4.5" tall, each unique "Rumor" comes signed and numbered. This limited edition series of 15 pieces is made using plaster of paris and then painted with acrylic and finished with a crystal gloss varnish. Each piece comes displayed in a 5" clear plastic casing with black platform and hand arranged interior.

Available in Surprising, Bad and Good facial expressions and Blue, Green, Orange, Grey and Pink colors, you can pick one up now for $100.00.

Toy Art Gallery has teamed up with Skinner to release the “Ghosts of the Dead Abyss” Alien Argus. Designed by Mark Nagata, this version of the Argus is decorated with metallic blue, purple and red on a base of black vinyl. It will also be available as the "Solar Death Goldfish" Alien Argus chase, done in metallic golds, reds and oranges on a red vinyl base.

The vinyl figures will be available for $175.00 each today (Friday May 18th 2012) at 12:00PM PT at TAG online and in-store.

Shawnimals has released their newest handmade, grab-bag-style plush project Pocket Pork Dumplings - Rainbow Takeout. Each order includes three randomly-picked 2-inch wide mini plush dumplings in a variety of colors and textures packed in a labeled takeout box. Oh...and there's a fortune in every box.

You can pick up a Rainbow Takeout for $18.00 each (3-pack).

Erick Scarecrow's latest secret release is the new Chap-Lynn Ghoul. This colorway limited to only 11 pieces worldwide. Each 7" handpainted resin figure is signed, numbered and packed by artist. You can purchase one via the above link to $250.00 plus $1.00 US shipping (International is extra).

Matt JOnes (Lunartik) has released his new limited edition print – Lick the System. This run of only 25 stamped and numbered giclee prints can be purchased for £34.00 (around $54). And if you're interested in picking up Lunartik's signed Art Pass, add £5.00.

The blind-boxed Resin is King Series 1 is developed by Dead Hand Toys and Tenacious Toys. Consisting of designs from seven top resin artists, each piece measures just under 3 inches tall.

Artists in the series include: 

Brian Ahlbeck, Matt A*, Bad Applez Inc., Motorbot, Jay222, Rich Page and Dave Bondi

They'll be released this Friday May 18th 2012 at 8:00PM ET via the above link. The limited run of 40 pieces will retail for $25.00 for each blind box.

Ben returns to the Toy Break couch for Episode 215: Getting Adorable. This week, George, Ayleen and Ben take a closer look at The Joker, Dum English, and much more.

Still Life With Drum Machine
New artwork from Ron Zakrin

Opening reception on Friday May 18th 2012 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM
On view until June 18th 2012

323East Gallery
323 E. 4th St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067 

Comic Images has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Vamplet, LLC to produce a full line of designer plush characters from The Nightmare Nursery of Gloomvania. The line will feature a cast of un-human babies and their pets - including vampires, zombies and werewolves. The complete line of The Nightmare Nursery of Gloomvania babies will debut at San Diego Comic Con in July 2012.

Everybody needs a buddy. Your buddies will have your back after a bad dream, or when it's dark or when the cookie jar is empty, but they are also there for you to share the good times. Kick the ball around? Done! Help with rude people? Yes! Help with homework? No. See, so your buddies are there like 90% of the time! But they are 100% behind you as you work hard to make your dreams come true and do what you love. Ok now get in the pouch!

Available in June 2012, Pretty Ugly will be releasing the Uglybuddies. There will be 6 different styles released, each one includes a large buddy that holds its little buddy. Look for these to retail around $20.00 each.

The Lee Scratch Perry vinyl figure is from PRESSPOP. Limited to 1,000 pieces, it's officially approved by Lee a.k.a. The Upsetter: the father of reggae and dub music. Each piece includes accessories such as a cloth hat, gold bracelet, and a gold necklace with star charm.

Aggronautix currently has the figure available for pre-order, with an estimated shipping date in July 2012. You can pre-order your very own for $39.95.