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Jun 20, 2013

MagneBricks Building Blocks on Kickstarter

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MagneBricks Building Blocks
Magnebricks are innovative building blocks featuring powerful magnets and interlocking features for creative play with a fun "click"!

Each 22x44mm brick contains 10 of the most powerful rare earth magnets (Neodymium Grade 52) that we could fit inside each of the 10 facets.  What makes Magnebricks special as an activity for kids is that each brick has male and female interlocking features allowing for building along all 3 Axis in both full and half-brick steps.  The interlocking features not only help to strengthen the connection, but also make it easy to know which faces will attract.  We have taken the best of the traditional plastic building bricks we’re all familiar with and added the magical magnetic attraction that kids (and adults) love. In addition to building in 2D and 3D on your desk, you can even play a building blocks game on your refrigerator (or many other metallic surfaces) for even more creative play!



MagneBricks are also great for children, adults, and the elderly who may not have the manual dexterity required of other building blocks such as Lego.  They can be used for Occupational Therapy for special needs such as Autism and developmental delays since they automatically pull together and interlock when near each other.


I'm a backer! I'm gonna send my MagneBricks to my niece and nephew on the West coast.

Click here to read more, and to back the Kickstarter to bring this fun toy project to life!


Ardabus Rubber Dunny2013 APs Drop 6/21/13

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So, if you're like me, you've been ripping into Blindboxes of Kidrobot's new Dunny 2013 Sideshow- and haven't pulled Ardabus Rubber's Ruck design (1/40)- but, the Artist Proofs are coming up for sale quick! With more than just a couple embellishments, these APs are mouth-watering- I spy teal, purple, silver, black and white dripping, linework and spatters!
 
 
 

These APs+Limited Edition prints drop 6PM PST 6/21/2013 - tomorrow- on Ardabus' eStore here. But it doesn't stop there- Ardabus is releasing some Deluxe AP packages that will include the hand-painted embellished AP, a series of limited edition prints, hand painted decorative box, and an additional hand-painted custom inverted Ruck colorway dunny. Just like a custom chase!

Keep an eye peeled on Ardabus' eStore, and while you're there, scope out his brand new hand-painted art prints.


"My First Crush" Hand-painted art print 1/1 available, pre-framed, here.


"...One Possible Ending" Fight Club inspired hand-painted art print 1/1 available, pre-framed, here.

As well as a dynamic duo 8" Dunny and Custom Coin Up set that is now available here.

 
 
 
 

Victorbrass The Primocoggler From Evan Morgan

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UK-based artist Evan Morgan has a new release to share- Victor Brass;
"He is torn right out of a steampunk dreamland. His craft is in the fine art creations from found materials such as cogs and gears. The mask hides and protects his identity, for if people knew what was beneath the mask, then ... well I will leave that for your imagination."

These cold-cast resin and brass masks come in a painted version for  £20 and DIY unpainted for £15 on Collect And Display.
If you have any questions you can contact Evan at e.morgan93@live.com and be sure to follow along on Instagram @applegeek93


 

Herowiz.com Relaunch Featuring Original Marvel Animation Line Art

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Herowiz.com website homepage
I just reconnected with an old buddy who is relaunching his Marvel collectible site Herowiz.com. This website, a family-run business, is focused on the sale of Marvel artwork, lithographs, giclees, toys, collectibles and caps- all Marvel, all the time. The HeroWiz site has been completely redesigned for a better user experience. A screen shot is above- pretty tight web design!

HeroWiz just received almost 3 million pages of animation line art direct from Marvel. They are currently hard at work going through the artwork to catalog and photograph what they have, and it will be up for sale soon. Below is a list of the animated series from which this line art came:
  • Fantastic Four: Worlds Greatest Heroes
  • Wolverine and the X-Men Animated Series 
  • Ultimate Spiderman Animated Series
  • Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme Animated feature film
An example of the artwork is below (a Super Skrull illustration):
Marvel Super Skrull line art

If you are looking for big, awesome, hand-drawn Marvel sketches- 100% unique pieces of artwork that you can frame and display in your home- look no further than my friends at Herowiz. To help them promote the relaunch, we will be orchestrating a tag-team promotional giveaway contest soon! Stay tuned.

Robocop ED-209 Action Figure with sound by NECA

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NECA is rolling out a movie-accurate, highly-articulated 10" action figure of the ED-209 robot from Robocop, to scale with the 7" Robocop action figures previously released. This figure looks sick! Features sound bites from the movie. Apparently they are running one production run only. Expect to pay about $70-ish at your favorite retailer for this one. Please let us know if you're interested... to be honest, we're a small shop so we often can't compete on price with the big retailers, but if there's enough interest, we'll place an order.

VISEone Zombie Goo vinyl figure revealed, will be released at our NYCC booth

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VISEone Zombie Goo 8-inch vinyl figure
From the VISEone newsletter:

"First prototype images of my upcoming vinyltoy release "ZOMBIE GOO"
Yesterday I posted an image of the prototype on my FACEBOOK page - today I fully reveal what's my upcoming vinyltoy release called ZOMBIE GOO.

Before we continue with the TUBE MONSTER series I decided to be part of the worldwide Zombie Apocalyse.
 

So I stepped deep down into my lab and created some "ZOMBIE GOO" put it into a tube so whenever you want you can squeeze out your own little ZOMBIE.

But squeeze carefully!
While squeezing - be aware that the zombie could grab your head and rip out your brain - you've been warned!!!"

ZOMBIE GOO is another cooperation between VISEone & Flying LuLu. It will be approx. 8" in height. We are planning several colorways which will be revealed during this summer. Edition size is not set yet.

I will release ZOMBIE GOO at NYCC 2013 at TENACIOUS COLLECTIVE BOOTH #208
 

But while I'm there I would also be interested in a customshow/release party...
so if any gallery or store is interested in holding a release party/custom show - please contact me!"

VISEone Zombie Goo side view (prototype)

Jun 19, 2013

Jun 18, 2013

DKE x Suckadelic SUCKLE Mini Figure Kickstarter

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So awesome! I backed it. You can back it too by clicking here. $20 gets ya a full set of 10 flesh-toned SUCKLE figures.

Cool to see the big boys like DKE using Kickstarter as a funding method for fun projects. Can't help but to feel like me and Scott Tolleson helped legitimize this process for collectors of art toys. Very proud to be a trailblazer in that respect.



Latest customs from Troy Martin Art

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The latest 3 inch Dunny's from Troy Martin Art...


Reef Clan:
The Kaprabob species leaves in all different parts of the world. One of the rarest Clan of Kaprabobs. The Reef Clan can live in water and land, but there are mostly known to stay in hiding in the reef walls of the ocean. All Reef Clan Kaprabobs resemble the native fish swimming in the reefs.

Desert Clan:
The Desert Clan happens to be one of the most aggressive clans known to the Kaprabob species. They are always looking for a fight. Most have the scars to show it.

Coast Clan:
The Coast Clan are friendly. They spend most of there day fishing for food, and are always willing to hand some of there catch to other clans that have o food.

More Clans of Kaprabobs or being discovered every day. best way to keep up on all the new ones is to fallow me on instagram @troymartinart or going to www.troymartinart.com.

This guy is also available now in his store...


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RetroBots Charity Auction - JUNE 2013

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Each month throughout 2013 Fresh Monkey Fiction will run a series of art auctions based on the exciting world of RetroBots mini figures.

Auctions will included redesigned and handcrafted custom figures as well as art prints and photography. We have been very fortunate to recruit some great artists, including some of the best up-and-coming urban vinyl/DIY art toy designers and customizers, photographers and graphic artists that are all telling stories through their art.

Leading off this effort, toy customizer Ersico has graciously donated the first in a series of RetroBots custom figures to be offered starting June 17th, 2013.



Art and toy fans can support the effort by bidding on these amazing custom art pieces starting June 17th on Ebay. Fresh Monkey Fiction will donate 100% of each generous winning bid to The Young Storytellers Foundation. Please visit the auction by going to the following link:





http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261232180061#ht_581wt_1241 

Jun 17, 2013

"Ah Tabai" the Mayan Warrior Hunter god by Obscure

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Obscure made this custom for the Beefy & Co's custom show, " The Ghost Within Us."

It is titled, "Ah Tabai" the Mayan Warrior Hunter god.  The show will be showcased at Beefy & Co's booth at the San Diego Comic Con.  Comic Con is right around the corner, so people could keep up with the progression of the completed customs if they follow Beefy.  His website is www.beefyco.com



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News from ViseOne

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News from ViseOne...
 
AMERICAN DEADBEET for the
DEADBEET CUSTOM SHOW at ToyArtGallery
TOY ART GALLERY will be hosting the DEADBEET CUSTOM SHOW - starting 29th of june.
DEADBEET is a 8" character created by Scott Tolleson (sculpted by George Gaspar of October Toys).
 
Related to my COMIC STRIPPED collage style I tried a new collage technique here.
 
The custom will be for sale at Toy Art Gallery during the show.


 
APOLOGIES TO BANKSY
A few months ago I recieved a package by a new brand called APOLOGIES TO BANKSY to work on some toy customs based on BANKSYS artwork.

The customs will be available via my webstore,
 
I'm currently working on more of those for a custom show held by APOLOGIES TO BANKSY in the UK.

RUDE COPPER
 

 
BOMB HUGGER
 


 
 
 

Autumn Stash Munny by M. Clancey

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The latest 7 inch Munny from M. Clancey...

"Autumn Stash" is currently on display at Dream In Plastic for their latest group show.  They don't have the pieces up for sale on the site yet, but they should be any day now. Price: $300

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Monster Magnet Series 2 by SoKo Cat

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News from SoKo Cat...

SoKo Cat here!  I just wanted to let you know that my magnets from Dream in Plastic's Custom Toy Show are available for sale on their website.  They can be found at http://www.dreaminplastic.com/monster-magnets-series-2-soko-cat.htm

This set of six Monster Magnets (series 2) was cast in gray resin, sculpted, cast and molded by the very talented Argonaut Resins.  SoKo Cat has brought each of these amazing characters (Vampyr, FrankenHulk, WereDude, Demon, Phantom and Warlock) to life with her remarkable painting talent.  Each creature has been highlighted (no pun intended) in their own unique way, resulting in wonderful characters as a part of an extraordinary collection.
The set is available for purchase at the show for $200.  They may also be sold individually for $40 each.

Dream in Plastic's Custom Toy Show will run from June 8 to July 12 at their shop (177 Main Street, Beacon, N.Y. 12508).








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kaNO x Tristan Eaton Bodega Figure Release and Signing

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Kano is coming strong with his Bodega figure. After being shelved for several years and finally getting the rights back for his original Bodega figure, Kano was able to start produce his original figure once again. This time around, Kano has collaborated with four other artists, each having a unique colorway and type of exclusivity: Toofly, Flying Fortress, Tristan Eaton, and Pez. The first release was Toofly's Pink Bodega, released on May 10th, with the signing held at My Plastic Heart. The Toofly Bodega edition is a retailers edition, in the Pink Colorway, limited to 100 pieces.


 

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The Bodega figure has a great back story to it. Head on over to Kano's blog and go watch Toy Break Episode 263, to learn a bit more. As for the next release, the Kano's x Tristan Eaton Bodega is a Bait exclusive, orange colorway. Scheduled to release at Bait, in Diamond Bar on Saturday, June 29th. A signing is going to be held from 2-5pm, with both artists in attendance. Keep in mind, that signings are one of the only ways to get Kano's purple edition Bodega. Each Bodega retails for $45 and limited to 100 pieces for each artist edition(colorway). Keep an eye out on this blog for updates on the Pez and Flying Fortress releases. Go get get em! Brapp!



Oreo Dunny series by Shawn Wigs

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Great new Dunny series from Shawn Wigs...


Shawn Wigs Here and my newest custom creation, the delicious looking "Oreo Dunny Series," features customized 3-inch tall vinyl Dunnys modified with resin cast Oreo faces. A Simple but brilliant idea, there will be only 20 pieces made in this blind box series: Original (3/4), Vanilla (1/10), Mint (1/10), and Bitten (1/20). Set to be released on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 ( REALLY TONIGHT AT 12 MIDNIGHT ) through the new We Are Not Toys collective website for $65 per blind box. (http://www.wearenottoys.net/series/oreos/oreos.html#.Ub8DZvkQudg )


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Latest customs from Fuller

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Keep an eye on the store from Fuller these days, his little Jammies are all over his store now! 


Excellent details on this custom Munny, love the hair...

This was a commission for the creator of this awesome comic, All Shades Of Grey. If you get a chance, check out his work. Great story line and amazing artwork. https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Shades-of-Grey/140325659366776

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