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Jan 24, 2012

TMNT Walkabout custom paint by Adam Pratt

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Adam Pratt shares with us his repaint of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Walkabout figure:

I really enjoy painting up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures. The sculpts on them are crisp, and there are many little details that got lost in the original paint schemes (which were garish and neon).
This guy got painted up in a very realistic paint scheme, and I added a bunch of little freehand details that really made the figure pop.
He was painted with acrylics, washes and weathering powder before being given a matte seal. He dried with a tiny amount of shine, and the paint applique looks like it was originally printed on the figure.


You can purchase this figure in his shop here and read more on his blog here. After seeing what this figure originally looked like, straight out of the packaging, I feel like Adam is fighting the good fight. The original colors were an abomination.

The figure was actually disgusting before Adam repainted it. Whew, what a difference!

C-3PO custom Munny by Manly Art

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This custom C-3PO 7" Munny by Jason Chalker (Manly Art) is for sale in our shop (lucky us!!!)

Here are the details:

Custom C-3PO KidRobot Munny with light up eyes and motion sensor.
The eyes turn off automatically and are triggered by the motion sensor in the mouth.
The on/off switch is hidden in the panel on his back.
It takes two AA batteries (included). They are behind the disc on the back of his head. The disk twists off (instructions in the packaging).

I'm a Bad Apple Group Show

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Not surprisingly, my friends OsirisOrion and NEMO have pulled together an all-star roster of artists for their first online group custom show. Celebrating the launch of their new company Bad Applez, Inc., this show uses apples (plastic apples) as the platform for the customs. 

The show goes live online on February 14th, so you can all attend, no matter where you live! Expect some sick customs. I've been able to see some of them already, and the ones I've seen are all incredibly impressive. Lots of effort and innovation have gone into the pieces. 

In the meantime, check out the Bad Applez site to learn more about their projects.

JuJu the Witch Doctor Clown custom by JFury

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This bright, beautiful custom by JFury is based on the recently released 8" Jesse Hernandez Calavera Dunny. A sweet platform, to be sure, but JFury takes it in a new direction with his own psycho clown style... I love it.  I was a little slow on the posting of this one- scooped by both Clutter and SpankyStokes despite having gotten Justin's email before they posted. Sorry Justin! 

Go check out the JFury shop for more sweet customs and commission pricing. 
He'll make a custom just for you!

Conjoined 2 in 3D: The Sequel at CoproGallery

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Dead Pope 16" bronze by Chet Zar

This show caught my eye: Conjoined 2 at CoproGallery in Santa Monica, CA. Started January 21st. Click here to go to their site and see more. The above bronze piece by Chet Zar is sick. 
See also: pieces by Ron English, Doktor A, Scott Musgrove, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Dave Pressler. 
Wish I could attend.


We Become Monsters - Series 1 featuring Skelechub and friends (Skelefella, Footlie and Stumple)

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The Skelefella! Skelechub's even more flesh-challenged friend!
We Become Monsters - Series 1 featuring Skelechub and friends (Skelefella, Footlie and Stumple)

Designed, sculpted, painted and hand cast in resin and cold cast bronze by Christopher Moore ('fulci zombi' on many toy forums)

NOW ON SALE - 15% off with code 2012die through Feb 1st

www.webecomemonsters.com
webecomemonsters.storenvy.com

Prices range from $18 to $95 before shipping. Shipping in the USA is $6, International varies.

All paint schemes are unique, with the exception of the Green Hell Skelechub, which has 2 units available. DIY blanks also available in small quantities.


Footlie! This ridiculous bastard has a silly grin and huge baby feet
Stumple. No legs, useless arms. Lucky for him he's got 3 eyes, so he can see all the things he wishes he could do.
The Skelechub! A goofy little ghoul with more to love!
We're stoked to have We Become Monsters as one of our first sponsors, so please visit their site and check out all their ghoulish creations!

Jan 23, 2012

SNEAK PEEK: Exclusive Riker's Island Death Row Dunny Series by JCRivera

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So upon seeing JCRivera's last (and sold out) custom Dunny series with an inmate theme, we contacted him to see if he'd like to make us an exclusive Riker's Island series along the same lines. Riker's is where they take you when you get arrested in NYC... Here's a teaser! JC will be finished with our series next week. For now, you can check out all the sweet JCRivera customs we have in our shop by clicking here.

Yellow Rose Dunny by Nick (EECH-2K8) Sander

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Yellow rose dunny, originally uploaded by EECH-2K8.
Nick Sander (EECH-2K8) sends us images of some of his customs... Nick is new (to me) but I gotta say I really love his intricate detail work on these Rose Dunnys. You can see a little more of his work below and check out everything on his Flickr page.



Andrew Bell Android Series 3 Artist Roster released!

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We have just placed our order for Series 3 of the insanely popular 3" vinyl Android figures. Looks like the artist roster this series incorporates some old favorites, and some new homies: alongside the Series 2 artists Scott Tolleson, Gary Ham and Andrew Bell, we now have the KaNO Kid, Huck, SKET, MAD, Kronk and Kelly Denato. Pretty damn cool lineup. Release is scheduled for Q2 of 2012 (that some time between April and June). These will NOT be re-run, says the distributor. They will decide how many to make and just make that number. (Series 2 was re-run a few times to meet continued demand.) Not taking preorders yet (too early) but just keep in mind that we'll be selling full cases and individual BBs. If I have any left over, I'll pop some open. We'll see.

Jan 22, 2012

AW177 Year of the Dragon 2012 Custom 8in Kidrobot Dunny

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Our friend Allen (AW177) has been picked up by Kidrobot NY to display and sell customs in the custom case in their shop! He created a custom 8" Kidrobot dunny, "Year of the Dragon 2012", which celebrates Chinese New Year (January 23, 2012).

This custom dunny represents the dragon, the mightiest of all the Chinese zodiac signs, the supreme spiritual power, the most ancient mythological emblem of dominance and ambition.

The custom is displayed, and is for sale, at the Kidrobot NY store, located at:
118 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012

If you happen to visit the store, he'd love to see some pictures of the display- post the pics on his Facebook page if you go to the shop and see his pieces! Also for sale in KRNY is AW177's "Lucky" Miao & Mousubi custom set:



Definitely follow AW177 on his Flickr. His work is sick:

Tenacious Toys Newspaper Issue #1: Jan 22, 2012

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Jan 21, 2012

Don P KidApocalypse Kidrobot Mascot

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Don P shares with us one of his sweet Kidrobot Mascot customs- this one is KidApocalypse. Diggin the muted palette, bullet holes and brushed-metal-look on this one. As always, this Don P custom is highly detailed, with a gun accessory and a removable helmet with flip-up face shield. 
Check Don P's Facebook page, shop and blog to see more! 
You can still get in on  Don P custom-made KR Mascot by purchasing a preorder here. You choose the theme from a long list, and Don P will customize it in your desired style.



Rampage Toys x Kikkake Bears & Elephants

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Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys sends us these colorful images of his latest custom collaboration: this time the platforms are Kikkake's Bear and Elephant figures. You can choose blank ($20) or custom-painted versions ($25) of both sculpts- go to the Rampage Toys shop to see them. Jon also has a number of other REALLY cool, colorful custom toys up for sale there, in addition to several different Ugly Unicorn vinyl toys. If you haven't been to the Rampage Toys shop lately, go there! A lot has changed- there are about two dozen different products listed there, and Jon says there will be more releases every Friday! 
Also, there may be another Tenacious Toys exclusive Ugly Unicorn later on this year... stay tuned!

Tesselate Keyeyes YO! resin figures

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Tesselate has revealed his 2.5" Keyeyes YO! resin figures which are available in many colors in his shop for only 9 pounds each! A bargain, and a super-cute Valentine's Day gift for your partner.

Don't forget, we also have an exclusive Mini Munny series by Tesselate called the Double B Squad, which you can purchase in our shop here.

Ultraman figure series in stock now

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In stock now: a series of six different Ultraman and Ultraman Villain figures, including Ultraman and Ultraseven (above) which come in a 2-pack. Also available: Gomora, King Joe, Alien Nackle, Alien Baltan II and Vakishim! The Villains are about 6 inches tall, Ultraman and Ultraseven clock in at about 5 inches. Each figure is $11.95, except for Ultraman & Ultraseven, which are $11.95 for the pair.

Jan 20, 2012

Kidrobot KING OF THE BOARDS – J*RYU (and contest to win JRYU custom)

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From the Kidrobot blog: KING OF THE BOARDS – J*RYU | Kidrobot Blog

Welcome to Kidrobot’s Forums artist custom giveaway, KING OF THE BOARDS. This unique contest arbitrarily shines the spotlight on one of the many insanely talented customizers and outstanding members of the vinyl community, and hooking you up with a chance to score this exclusive hand-crafted 8-inch Dunny by J*RYU.  

Click thru to learn more about my buddy JRYU, and also learn how you can enter to win one of his coveted customs.

Don P custom Kidrobot Mascots

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Don P (Patrick Lippe) is taking a unique course in his customizing, focusing on the underused Kidrobot Mascot platform. Above are a couple of his concepts: KidDwarf and KidMedieval. Sweet friggin customs. I'm diggin the chain mail hoods and those moustaches & braided beards! 
Don P says "They both love to cut ears."

You can order your own commissioned Kidrobot Mascot custom from Don P here.
Details from the product page:

You will get a 7" Custom Kidrobot Mascot, customized in my style. This deal will be limited to 5 spots! I have got three Mascots to customize: Kidriot/Kidolof/Regular

These are 6 topics that can be customized:
1) Dwarf/Medieval (Kidolof)
2) Future Riot (Kidriot)
3) Future Sergeant (Kidriot)
4) Steampunk (Regular or Kidolof)
5) Metal/Rusty (all mascots possible)
6) Damaged ( i will go crazy on this one, you are warned)
NEW: 7) KidThor (A REAL VIKING!)
NEW: 8) KidGasmask (an insane gasmask will be made)


Every Mascot is unique.....i don't make a Mascot twice. It can be based on a Mascot i did before or a different approach.

Custom deal includes:
- Kidrobot Mascot
- Weapons
- Free shipping worldwide

Shipping to the US will take 2 weeks. I need one month to make your custom.

OsirisOrion limited-edition Doppleganger print only $15

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OsirisOrion's "Doppleganger" artwork is printed on high quality photo glossy paper.

Each print is hand numbered and signed by the artist (on the back of the print), and limited to 50 prints. Once these are gone, they are gone! And they're only $15 each so get on it fast.

Osiris is offering free shipping in the US and just $5.00 US for international shipping. Prints will be shipped flat in a poly bag with header card. Buy yours here in OsirisOrion's Storenvy shop.

Trippy, right?

NUKED! resin mini figures by Steven Papagrim Patt

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The world is in turmoil after years of rebellion war and hate the planet erupts into a nuclear hellfire. Earth is a barren inhospitable wasteland with few civilizations dotting the once fruitful plains. Man is virtually no more as Mutation took hold accelerating the course of man’s adaption to this new and harsh environment.

Although life may still exist on this foul planet War and hatred still tears it asunder. Oculus Viri along with a small band of what is left of the united states still hold up within the ruins of the former white house.

Imperator Lacertus the disgustingly cruel leader of the FOEZ, Skekiltor his right hand, and Clawgrugg the general, Will stop at nothing to crush the only thing standing in his way. Oculus and his gang of rag tag mutants.

Oculus Viri the leader, Sam Atom the brute, and Noctu the mind, are working to amass an army of their own kind in order to protect the freedoms of their people.

Who will win the war for control of this post-apocalyptic civilization?

This is now YOUR charge, choose a side amass an army of your own battle your friends and choose the fate of this new world!

NUKED!

Backlight shot of the glow sets, which all contain a UV glow additive.
At just over 2 inches, these mini-figures are in scale with classic Monster in my pocket toys.

Release info:
There will be 30 sets total available in the Papagrim shop.
They will be $20.00+sh per set; buy 3 sets or more and get free shipping on entire order in the USA.
There will be 10 sets violet glow, 10 sets black, 10 sets green glow.
Each set will be signed and numbered by Steven Patt, the designer/sculptor/caster.
Packaged bag and header card style. Available now!

Jan 18, 2012

Take mushroom pics; upload to FB; enter to win a TADO Funghi at 40% off

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With the Festive season still running thick (ahem) through his creative veins (cough cough) Creo Design is excited to announce a super discount offer for 10 super hard working TADO fans!

CD are offering a massive 40% off Funghi by TADO - that means you can get your Funghi for £30 or $45 ex delivery! To be selected for this cool offer fans must take their most creative photograph of a mushroom and post it on the Creo Design facebook page wall - www.facebook.com/creodesign - the 10 best will be picked by CD and TADO after the closing date of the 27 Jan 2012. 


Someone tell Spanky that mushroom heads do not count. The dubious phrasing of the above copy are certainly not an invitation to start donging the Creo Design FB page...

Marcela Maldonado's custom Maneki Nekos

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Marcela Maldonado (Marceland) shares with us her Maneki Neko customs:
I'm repainting Maneki Neko plastic dolls, the one with the moving arm, I repainted them with acrylics and, any subject, but specially pop culture icons such as comic superheroes, cartoon characters, anything even by request.


To learn more about Marceland customs and Crazy Cat Ladies, go to: 
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