The Masked Digglers will be available on Saturday, May 17(says the DHP Blog, even though the graphic says Tuesday the 27th of April) and will sell for $60 each plus shipping. Each Masked Diggler is going to be bagged with a header card and sold at random. At random??? Yes, in addition to the color scheme seen in the pics, there are also a few secret variations which are included in the bunch. As a teaser, you can see on of the Digglers is painted with a green face, rather then the blue. Be sure to head on over and pick up a Masked Diggler from Devils Head Production and Splurrt.
May 15, 2014
by Unknown
1:02 PM
3d printed, 3d printing, adam pratt, app, apps, custom, games, imagimod, ios, kickstarter, mech maker, mechs, rewards, small angry monster, thehighestfever
by Thomas Foster
10:30 AM
3D printed figures designed using the Mech Maker system |
Ever think to yourself :
"I want to design some killer robot figures and then play cool games with them"?
You're a human being, so the answer is yes. Unless you're a robot. But the answer is probably still yes. If you're anything like me, all your robot designs start out great in your head but then end up looking a lot like somebody turned over a scrap metal bin and didn't bother to clean it up. And then you has a sad. Well your sadness ends NOW!
IMAGIMOD has launched a Kickstarter for a mindblowingly cool new product/app/service called Mech Maker. Mech Maker allows you to design your own custom robots, choose their colors and even have them 3D printed and sent right to your door. By choosing from hundreds of different components and color schemes you can guarantee that the mech you design is unlike any other mech. No more boxes of the same old plastic model you've built a hundred times. Create an army of mechanical warriors, each with its own unique weaponry and style. And not only will you be able to create online, IMAGIMOD has also created an iOS app that allows you to design whenever and wherever the creative bug strikes. Design it, color it, print it and play it. If you've got a 3D printer, then grab the file and print it right in your own home (or wherever you keep that thing)!
Mech Maker on iOS |
Mech Maker uses booster packs to give you access to new and exciting components and patterns to build your army. Some components are common while others are rare or even "prototype". Want a component but don't want to wait to find it in a pack? Buy it outright. Got a ton of extra components? Trade them for points to get that piece you really want. If the idea of cracking open booster packs full of robot parts was cool enough, IMAGIMOD is partnering with big names in the game and movie world to bring you even more exciting parts to build with.
The Mech Maker system isn't just for designing and printing figures. On top of it all, Mech Maker allows you to create your own games to play with the figures you create. Play them, test them, upload it and then share your game to the world. Play thousands of games created by other players as well.
Head on over to the Mech Maker Kickstarter page and pick your pledge level. All of the levels include some really great rewards. I recommend the Paint Job pledge level. You'll get access to several Kickstarter exclusive models, a ton of booster packs, and a 3D printed mech designed by you using the Mech Maker software and hand painted by Adam Pratt, one of the most talented miniature painters in the business!
This is an Adam Pratt. |
-The Highest Fever
@thehighestfever
May 13, 2014
brandt peters, circus posterus, creatures of the sunday night, discussion, drawing, forum, instagram, sketch, the sideshow
by Unknown
1:20 PM
What are your plans on Sunday? Maybe they'll include joining a fun creative activity cooked up by Brandt Peters & Circus Posterus.
The past few Sundays, Brandt has issued a #CreaturesOfTheSundayNight drawing theme over Instagram. The guidelines are simple; interpret the theme on the day it is given, post a photo to your Instagram and tag #CreaturesOfTheSundayNight
@2skulls |
@ForceOfHabit19 |
@JoeScarano |
It's not a contest, or a competition, but there is a valuable prize on offer- creative feedback, direction, critique, tips & suggestions from Brandt and the creative community on The Sideshow Circus Posterus forum.
BP's delivering valuable knowledge based on experience as a professional independent artist. The cost of admission is $0, just participate in the drawings & forum discussion here. If growing what you do creatively is important to you, you'll be glad you did.
Check out #CreaturesOfTheSundayNight over Instagram and join the discussion on CircusPosterus forum.
@TheMechanizer |
@BrandtPeters |
by Unknown
12:11 PM
Hot of the heels of yesterdays total d**k awards is something you might not expect... instead this is something so special I almost want to hunt down the brains behind it and give them a high five. Now just to be clear I'm in no way saying this guy is doing good- he's a bit of a c**k to be honest- but when you're so arrogant as to start a toy business selling DIY's of a DIY so universally popular and recognizable as a Munny by Kidrobot you at least deserve a golf clap.
**Update**
Ok so this got interesting fast, the folks over at Vinyl Planet Toys responded to the many post's stating the obvious. As you can read above this isn't some dude knocking out a copy of a more popular design, this guys buying and repackaging them from "some website". This is where it gets interesting, is it some factory/website in (insert sketchy country known for knockoffs) or are they in fact real Kidrobot Munny's ?. I'm guessing cheap knock offs seeing as Munny's are stamped on the feet, I could be wrong tho I hope I am I'd like this guy even more If he was that much of an arrogant c**k.
And with that I present to you the Yoo-Doo, a 4" White DIY Vinyl product with a name that resembles a mid 90's catchphrase more than the name of a DIY product for the masses. Now I'm not saying this company (which up until a few hours ago had no social presence and has a website that would look dated in 1993) is a tad iffy and perhaps a quick-buck scheme but.... well OK, I am saying that.
Seriously what else can it be? A quick Google search for "DIY toy" shows you a Munny, if you're not familiar with the Kidrobot product this is bootlegged from. If this company was seriously looking to breaking into the toy scene you'd at least expect them to do some research... or am I being mental? At $7.99 it's a low priced product and if it was something new then they'd be onto something. As it stands there probably gonna be sued by Kidrobot's lawyers.
**Update**
Ok so this got interesting fast, the folks over at Vinyl Planet Toys responded to the many post's stating the obvious. As you can read above this isn't some dude knocking out a copy of a more popular design, this guys buying and repackaging them from "some website". This is where it gets interesting, is it some factory/website in (insert sketchy country known for knockoffs) or are they in fact real Kidrobot Munny's ?. I'm guessing cheap knock offs seeing as Munny's are stamped on the feet, I could be wrong tho I hope I am I'd like this guy even more If he was that much of an arrogant c**k.
- K
May 12, 2014
by Thomas Foster
1:45 PM
October Toys has just announced via their blog that May's OTMFG figures will be a blue Brocotal and a purple Zombie Pheyden. Both figures will be available May 15th at 3PM EST. Set your alarm and don't miss out.
-The Highest Fever
@thehighestfever
by tenacious toys
10:13 AM
Hello Friends,
Some of you know about my Penchant for "Urban Vinyl", some of you don't.
Urban Vinyl is a kind of Art Movement; born from out of the time when Graffiti became art, Urban Vinyl has become what has been a perfect marriage between Street Art and Progress.
This art form finds only as many facets as the Imagination will allow.
My personal Favorite piece is the "Dumb Luck" Bunny, by Gary Baseman (to the left). It is the first piece I ever bought. As my collection waxes and wanes, it will also be the last piece I ever
let go of.
It looks like a Toy, doesn't it? Well, that's the Raw Fun of Urban Vinyl, ART in the form of a toy.
Produced in limited numbers and often in several 'Colorways' they are collectible and somewhat rare.
And look at this piece, look how proudly this Bunny shows off his 'Lucky Rabbit's Foot' despite
the peg leg he has acquired to procure this 'magical implement'. Dumb Luck indeed.
Another group making history with these toys is called COARSE TOYS. The figures are angular
and bring to mind an appreciation for the Cubist Movement.
Artist Mark Landwehr's vision is often obscure and his subject matter leaves many details about what any particular piece is saying up to the viewer.
And as you see here to the right, another Rabbit. Teddy Bears, Rabbits and other traditional toy subjects
have been reinterpreted by these different artists in many different ways. In Landwehr's work, where the human subject is actually in conflict with these childhood characters, there seems to be some suggestion in tow about the nature of growing up and developing the courage to question the status quo.
The movement has taken many directions and has been interpreted by Artists of many genre's.
It has also been a driving force at times in addressing Social Issues.
Here I am bringing to your attention the work of both Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk. They have
created for Amnesty International three different candles, each burns down to reveal a Bronze Statue and
these candles, they are currently on auction on eBay. There are 10 of each piece.
Please click on the video below and watch the short by Amnesty International
and please, take the time today . . . to do something for someone else in the world.
Thank You,
Lawrence
Some of you know about my Penchant for "Urban Vinyl", some of you don't.
Urban Vinyl is a kind of Art Movement; born from out of the time when Graffiti became art, Urban Vinyl has become what has been a perfect marriage between Street Art and Progress.
This art form finds only as many facets as the Imagination will allow.
My personal Favorite piece is the "Dumb Luck" Bunny, by Gary Baseman (to the left). It is the first piece I ever bought. As my collection waxes and wanes, it will also be the last piece I ever
let go of.
It looks like a Toy, doesn't it? Well, that's the Raw Fun of Urban Vinyl, ART in the form of a toy.
Produced in limited numbers and often in several 'Colorways' they are collectible and somewhat rare.
And look at this piece, look how proudly this Bunny shows off his 'Lucky Rabbit's Foot' despite
the peg leg he has acquired to procure this 'magical implement'. Dumb Luck indeed.
Another group making history with these toys is called COARSE TOYS. The figures are angular
and bring to mind an appreciation for the Cubist Movement.
Artist Mark Landwehr's vision is often obscure and his subject matter leaves many details about what any particular piece is saying up to the viewer.
And as you see here to the right, another Rabbit. Teddy Bears, Rabbits and other traditional toy subjects
have been reinterpreted by these different artists in many different ways. In Landwehr's work, where the human subject is actually in conflict with these childhood characters, there seems to be some suggestion in tow about the nature of growing up and developing the courage to question the status quo.
The movement has taken many directions and has been interpreted by Artists of many genre's.
It has also been a driving force at times in addressing Social Issues.
Here I am bringing to your attention the work of both Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk. They have
created for Amnesty International three different candles, each burns down to reveal a Bronze Statue and
these candles, they are currently on auction on eBay. There are 10 of each piece.
Please click on the video below and watch the short by Amnesty International
and please, take the time today . . . to do something for someone else in the world.
Thank You,
Lawrence
by Unknown
9:44 AM
In a toy scene that’s more and more becoming a toy scene built on the customisers/bedroom artists, and not the Kidrobots of the scene, It takes a special kinda idiot or arrogant tit to try and scam a hard working artist and think he’s gonna get away with it.
On that note this months total d**k award goes to…… Dominick Rosati of Hudson Florida aka
shadyzunit on Ebay (the irony in that username is a wonder upon itself by the way). According to Hugh Rose:
Said item then appeared on ebay up until a few minutes ago when “the listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.” I’m guessing the community sent him a couple of messages addressing how much of a cock he was and that he’s mistaken If he thinks he can get away with something like this.
Hopefully with a community as small and well connected as ours we can keep guys like this outta the toy scene. If you know anymore info on this guy such as new forum usernames then get in touch. It’s hard enough to make a living making toys without guys like this screwing you over.
In the meantime go support Hugh Rose www.hughrose.co.uk
- K
On that note this months total d**k award goes to…… Dominick Rosati of Hudson Florida aka
shadyzunit on Ebay (the irony in that username is a wonder upon itself by the way). According to Hugh Rose:
This kid bought a piece of my work, claimed it never arrived and received a full refund. After he attempted to sell it online, I messaged him to settle the amount as it was clear that the piece had arrived after all. His reply: "Suck my d**k”, he then deleted his forum account and ignored all of my emails.
Said item then appeared on ebay up until a few minutes ago when “the listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.” I’m guessing the community sent him a couple of messages addressing how much of a cock he was and that he’s mistaken If he thinks he can get away with something like this.
Hopefully with a community as small and well connected as ours we can keep guys like this outta the toy scene. If you know anymore info on this guy such as new forum usernames then get in touch. It’s hard enough to make a living making toys without guys like this screwing you over.
In the meantime go support Hugh Rose www.hughrose.co.uk
- K
by tenacious toys
9:36 AM
The "Little Maddie" Kickstarter is coming together and will launch soon! I will be handling the project on Kickstarter and also fulfilling on the back end. The concept, design and production is all Bigshot Toyworks. Link to Kickstarter will be posted soon, and I'll keep pushing it throughout the KS. We've set up a website here. Andy got the scoop on the KS:
TOYSREVIL: Getting To Know "The Four Horsies of the 'Pocalyps...: In anticipation of their Kickstarter happening "soon" in May 2014, Bigshot Toworks has launched a YouTube channel dedicated to ...
TOYSREVIL: Getting To Know "The Four Horsies of the 'Pocalyps...: In anticipation of their Kickstarter happening "soon" in May 2014, Bigshot Toworks has launched a YouTube channel dedicated to ...
by Mr. N. Visible
9:00 AM
Urban Vinyl has teamed up with Nathan Hamill to release an all new painted colorway of his 'Curiosity' resins. The 'Mudhoney Ed.' of this 5" figure features an allover bronze paint job with drips of 'honey' randomly on the body. This limited edition release of 5 figures were cast by Oni Creations, will be signed/numbered, and sold blind. You will be able to get yours for just $70 each in the Urban Vinyl Daily store starting May 14th at 12pm EDT.
by tenacious toys
7:13 AM
Diggin these parent/child creative projects.... especially on Kickstarter. Looks like a great opportunity to teach a kid about business, economics and proper use of social media... The Whalasaurus is based on a 7-year-old's drawing, brought to life by his mom (a seamstress). Love it. Check the video:
May 9, 2014
by Unknown
7:27 PM
Artist Kasey Tararuj, One-Eyed Girl, sent over some pics of a couple of awesome Hellboy pieces. If you haven't heard of Kasey before this, be sure to check out her art and read more about her story. As for the Hellboy art pieces, the pieces were created for a Hellboy Anniversary Show being held at the Hero Complex Gallery in LA. Kasey typically creates works which involve her own created characters and critters, which are pretty awesome. Not one to limit creativity, Kasey is starting to also create pieces based on known characters, but in her own style. The Hellboy and Abe duo seen here, were created using a mini and micro munny. Each piece is well sculpted and seem to be combined(at the top of Hellboy's head) to become a single unique piece. The paint application is indicative of Kasey's style and is wonderfully done. Unfortunately for most collectors, this piece is already sold, but there is a One-Eyed Girl piece from the Hellboy show which is still available.
In addition to the sculpted duo of Hellboy and Abe, Kasey created a One-Eyed Hellgirl 3D painting. This Hellgirl piece is Hellboy in Kasey's own One-Eyed Girl style. Kasey created this fantastic piece using Magic Sculpt, glass eyes, and has been painted using acrylic paints. The frame also is a nice addition, which goes well with all the colors used in the piece. This 3D painting is still available for $225 plus shipping at the Hero Complex Gallery, here. Kasey also has quite a few pieces available in her online store.
Be sure to give Kasey a follow on all of her social media pages:
website
Facebook
Blog
Instagram
Store
In addition to the sculpted duo of Hellboy and Abe, Kasey created a One-Eyed Hellgirl 3D painting. This Hellgirl piece is Hellboy in Kasey's own One-Eyed Girl style. Kasey created this fantastic piece using Magic Sculpt, glass eyes, and has been painted using acrylic paints. The frame also is a nice addition, which goes well with all the colors used in the piece. This 3D painting is still available for $225 plus shipping at the Hero Complex Gallery, here. Kasey also has quite a few pieces available in her online store.
Be sure to give Kasey a follow on all of her social media pages:
website
Blog
Store
altered beast, japan, japanese soft vinyl, japanese toy, licensing, retro, retro video game, sega, sofubi, video games
by Ahren
5:13 PM
Altered Beast First Stage Boss "Aggar" Prototype |
Attention SEGA heads! Geek Life has released pictures of their upcoming Japanese soft vinyl (sofubi) version of the First Stage Boss "Aggar" from the classic video game Altered Beast.
The vinyl process goes from original sculpture (pictured above), to wax and then to a first casting or "test shot". The test shot is the first successful part out of the mold; this reflects what the final product will look like.
Here's the wax version:
Altered Beast First Stage Boss "Aggar" Wax - ready for molding |
And the test shot:
Altered Beast First Stage Boss "Aggar" Wax - final product! |
セガ・レトロゲーム ソフビ コレクション 第一弾 #獣王記 のステージ1 ボス ハガーのテストショット公開です! 近日予約開始予定!
The first shot of the New Sega Retro Game Sofbi Collection has been released. Pre-orders coming soon!
#AlteredBeast First Stage Boss Aggar
No word on pricing and availability yet.
h/t Eric Nilla
- Ahren
by tenacious toys
9:39 AM
Really super loving this creepy-ass Squadt by Jamungo- a FERG x Brandt Peters collab piece.
TERROR BOYS OOZE NO.13 [NIGHTMARE]
BRANDT PETERS X FERG
EDITION OF 225 - bet you this one sells out by 12:05...
The release is set for Monday, May 12 - 12:00 noon central time. > http://store.projectsquadt.com
OOZE NO.13 [NIGHTMARE]: 6" vinyl, cloth and ABS - Includes 2 sets of sycho lenses, 2.1 and classic arms, sweater, nail-board, cleaver, sack and a removable helmet.
TERROR BOYS OOZE NO.13 [NIGHTMARE]
BRANDT PETERS X FERG
EDITION OF 225 - bet you this one sells out by 12:05...
The release is set for Monday, May 12 - 12:00 noon central time. > http://store.projectsquadt.com
OOZE NO.13 [NIGHTMARE]: 6" vinyl, cloth and ABS - Includes 2 sets of sycho lenses, 2.1 and classic arms, sweater, nail-board, cleaver, sack and a removable helmet.
by Mario the Artisan Rogue
7:00 AM
Imagine a sandbox building sort of video game, where the graphical elements look like something out of Wolfenstein 3D, but the environments are as staggeringly immense and complex as they are intricate and interactive.
Now take that game, and bring Lego into the mix (with the help of CUUSOO back in June of 2012 on the initial review set, that became the 21102 Micro World playet) and you end up with this:
There are currently three Minecraft sets available at this time (with many more on the way, the next being "the End" featuring the Ender Dragon and Endermen), the one I got recently is the "21105 Micro World – The Village" playset.
The Village was released in Sept of 2013, comes with three "micromob" figurines that you need to assemble, and has some pretty cool detail features throughout. But before we get to that, let's start with the instructions.
Both books are very colorful, have information on the world of Minecraft and the other playsets that are available as well. After having seen The Nether playset, I wish I would have picked that one up first as I like the look of it, but I'm sure I'll be reviewing that in the next few months at some point.
I was a bit puzzled as to why there would be two books as this is not by any stretch a large model...
Six. polybags. SIX. Filled with a LOT of very small, very similar build bricks. There aren't many larger pieces to this set. Which, kind of made me wonder about the whole 10 year old rating on this thing.
Here's why. Most kids I've seen that put these sets together, especially the smaller sets, can usually rock right through a build just by looking at the pictures on the box and get pretty close. And that's in the recommended age range of around 10 years of age. And those sets I've seen done, don't have this range of size in miniscule be so prevalent.
But this amount of 1x1 tiles and bricks, intermixed in what visually looks like bagged bedlam waiting to happen, made me think... maaaaaybe I should get a sorting tray to help isolate colors and facilitate the build. But then I threw all caution out the window and just dove in. I was sure this could not take that long.
Building any model kits can be a relaxing and therapeutic sort of hobby. I build a wide range of models, but really was drawn to Lego kits because they require no glue, and take patience to make many of the larger ones.
I really thought that this whole thing would at the most take about thirty minutes to complete, but as you can see from above, forty-five minutes in, I'd made only half of the set.
It wasn't from lack of instructions, it was because I was quick to move through the booklets and would miss a part here or there, or I just underestimated how long it would take to put 466 pieces together (I'm not really sure if that is counting spare parts or not...).
The build was really quite fun, and I did marvel at the little details that if you are a fan of Minecraft, you will appreciate that made it into this set.
The final build you see above clocked in at right around an hour and forty minutes. WAY longer than I thought it would. And although a fairly small set, a very solid and well engineered set that is pretty sturdy.
You can easily exchange out the locking cross bar to re-oreint the set however you'd like for playtime or display usage.
The overall aesthetic of the set looks nice and is a pretty cool blend of colors that really evoke the palette of the Minecraft world.
Parents though, might balk at the price for such a small box and what seems like low contents. Never mind the fact that not a lot of extra parts were included in this set, so if you got impatient kids and/or deep carpets, prepare to have some possibly frustrated kids and a rude moment of pain on the bottom of your foot at 1AM when you raid the fridge by pathway of the living room, because losing any of these parts can throw this set WAY out of whack for finishing it.
Thanks for reading, we'll see you next time!
Now take that game, and bring Lego into the mix (with the help of CUUSOO back in June of 2012 on the initial review set, that became the 21102 Micro World playet) and you end up with this:
The package design is a great merging of the trademark looks of both companies, and it's amazing how this could really have been one of Lego's own original concepts, they both fit so well together. |
The Village was released in Sept of 2013, comes with three "micromob" figurines that you need to assemble, and has some pretty cool detail features throughout. But before we get to that, let's start with the instructions.
Both books are very colorful, have information on the world of Minecraft and the other playsets that are available as well. After having seen The Nether playset, I wish I would have picked that one up first as I like the look of it, but I'm sure I'll be reviewing that in the next few months at some point.
I was a bit puzzled as to why there would be two books as this is not by any stretch a large model...
...then I understood why there were two booklets. |
Here's why. Most kids I've seen that put these sets together, especially the smaller sets, can usually rock right through a build just by looking at the pictures on the box and get pretty close. And that's in the recommended age range of around 10 years of age. And those sets I've seen done, don't have this range of size in miniscule be so prevalent.
But this amount of 1x1 tiles and bricks, intermixed in what visually looks like bagged bedlam waiting to happen, made me think... maaaaaybe I should get a sorting tray to help isolate colors and facilitate the build. But then I threw all caution out the window and just dove in. I was sure this could not take that long.
A fair amount of time had passed and I was only halfway through. |
I really thought that this whole thing would at the most take about thirty minutes to complete, but as you can see from above, forty-five minutes in, I'd made only half of the set.
It wasn't from lack of instructions, it was because I was quick to move through the booklets and would miss a part here or there, or I just underestimated how long it would take to put 466 pieces together (I'm not really sure if that is counting spare parts or not...).
The build was really quite fun, and I did marvel at the little details that if you are a fan of Minecraft, you will appreciate that made it into this set.
The final assembly with three minifigs. (inset, top right) The only spare parts left over, somehow I think I missed something somewhere. |
You can easily exchange out the locking cross bar to re-oreint the set however you'd like for playtime or display usage.
The overall aesthetic of the set looks nice and is a pretty cool blend of colors that really evoke the palette of the Minecraft world.
Parents though, might balk at the price for such a small box and what seems like low contents. Never mind the fact that not a lot of extra parts were included in this set, so if you got impatient kids and/or deep carpets, prepare to have some possibly frustrated kids and a rude moment of pain on the bottom of your foot at 1AM when you raid the fridge by pathway of the living room, because losing any of these parts can throw this set WAY out of whack for finishing it.
Thanks for reading, we'll see you next time!
Mario, the Artisan Rogue
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