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May 26, 2011

Uglydolls to be turned into animated film

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Actually, I'm surprised it took them this long. Excerpt:

Illumination Entertainment chief Chris Meledandri has acquired rights to turn the Uglydoll franchise into an animated feature film. Universal Pictures and Illumination will develop the film based on the global line of Uglydoll characters launched by husband-wife artist team David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim. Meet the Fockers scribe Larry Stuckey will write the script, inspired by the dolls and stories created by Horvath and Kim.

 Full article here:

May 24, 2011

Patricio Oliver Beast Rider Ruby Paladin Giveaway at OppLOL

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We've provided OpportunityLOL a 7.5-inch Patricio Oliver Beast Rider figure to give away on their site. Click here to go to their review and read details of this giveaway. 
For your reference, here are their rules and ways to win:
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For up to 3 chances to win this giveaway follow all of the steps below. If chosen by Random.org as the winner please be prepared to email opportunitylol@yahoo.com your name and shipping information. Good luck everyone!
  1. "Like" the Opportunity LOL Facebook page and post on the wall/comment on the Beast Rider post.
  2. Tweet @OpportunityLOL, @TenaciousToys , and @thetenebrae you want to win! For instance: "I want to win the EPIC Beast Rider by @thetenebrae from @tenacioustoys being given away by @OpportunityLOL" A bit of a tongue twister, but it works!
  3. Join the Opportunity LOL e-mail list! If you join the email list you will receive an entry into ALL giveaways done on Opp LOL from now on and will receive an e-mail when future giveaways occur so you can find out the item you may win + enter additional ways.

May 23, 2011

SNEAK PEEK: Mini Kaiju Cupcake Custom Blind Box Series Teasers

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Teaser WIP image of the 5 pieces Jon Malmstedt is contributing to this series
We have a great project in the works in collaboration with Rampage Toys: a blind-box Mini Kaiju Cupcake series! Featuring 5 artists, this 25-piece series is based on the 2-inch Mini Kapukeeki Kaiju resin figure designed and casted by Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys

Each artist is contributing 5 hand-painted Mini Kaiju Cupcake figures. Blind boxes will cost $35 apiece and there will be a Golden Ticket randomly inserted into one of the boxes which will get the recipient a 5x7 inch original art piece by Rampage Toys.

Artist Roster:
Jon Malmstedt (Rampage Toys)
Justin Hillgrove (Imps and Monsters)
Nasty Neil (Wasted Talent)

Top picture is a WIP shot of Jon Malmstedt's pieces. More teasers to follow in upcoming days! 
Release date to be announced soon. 

Below are the pieces Jon executed for the TAG show which inspired his design for these minis.
Close-up of the Mini and full-sized Kaiju Cupcake pieces Jon did for the TAG show

Top view of Mini and full-size Kaiju Cupcake in the TAG show

SCRIBE Solo show May 26th at Gallery1988 in LA

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"BAGGAGE & FREEDOM" by D. Ross "scribe"
opening reception Thursday, May 26th from 7-10pm at Gallery1988: Melrose

Gallery1988: Melrose is proud to present "Baggage & Freedom," a solo exhibit from Kansas City artist D. Ross, better known as "Scribe." This Thursday, May 26th, from 7-10 PM, come celebrate with the artist, as G1988 unveils the paintings and sculptures of one of the most sought after vinyl artists working today. Enter Scribe's signature world of playful animals and graffiti, with his most extensive body of work to date. The gallery will also have a limited time installation from Scribe, so make sure to come to the opening to see it! This show will run through July 1st. Stay tuned to the Gallery1988 blog for more details.

Gallery1988: Melrose  
7020 Melrose Ave.  
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 937 - 7088 

May 21, 2011

5 inch DIY Mini Qees by Toy2R in stock

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5-inch Mini Qee DIY platforms are in stock now! At only $15, these figures are direct competition to the Kidrobot offerings (Kidrobot's 7-inch Munnys are more expensive at $24.99, and their 4-inch Munnyworld figures like Foomi are smaller and cost $9.95). 7 styles of Mini Qee available: Bear, Toyer, Cat, Mon, Pig, Sprayee and Bunny. 
Click here to see all of the DIY figures we have in stock.

May 20, 2011

Doktor A Humphrey Mooncalf Verdigris edition by Pobber Toys

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The multi-piece Doktor A Humphrey Mooncalf Verdigris edition figure is limited to 100 pieces and made by Pobber Toys. Designed by Doktor A, one of Benny's favorite artists, these 8-inch figures feature a carefully applied paint job that echoes the green/blue aging patina of old bronze. We are fortunate to have been able to order a case to sell at Tenacious Toys, and you can buy yours here. These figures should arrive today or tomorrow.

All 4 Sketchbots now available at Tenacious Toys

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Sketchbot v.3
All four Sketchbots are now available here for $35 each. Each Sketchbot has 6 points of articulation and comes with a sticker and an art accessory (or, in the case of the DIY below, all 6 accessories!). Sketchbot is the brainchild of graphic designer Steve Talkowski.
DIY Sketchbot
Sketchbot v.2
Sketchbot v.1
BB-8 Star Wars Premium Format(TM) Figure
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