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Jul 9, 2014

Perfect Examples 5in Custom MadL Show at PIQ in Grand Central on July 11

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Our friends at PIQ are hosting a custom show starting July 11th in their Grand Central, NYC store. Platform for the "Perfect Examples" show will be the 5-inch MadL, and the artist roster looks pretty sweet: Sket One, Carson Catlin, Juan Muniz, Jason Thomas, Jeremy MadL (of course!), Jeremi Rivel, Crummy Gummy, Yema Yema, Riot 68, The Graphix Chic, Brian Flynn, Dillion Boy, Dolly Oblong & more!

Come visit PIQ on July 11th to help kick off this show! Grand Central is pretty damn convenient to... everyone. So there's no excuse. I'll even make locating PIQ easy for you: go to the famous clock in the middle of the main room of Grand Central. On either end of the room there are "passages"... walk towards the one marked "Shuttle Passage" and you will see the bright colors of PIQ in front of you. Easy.

I am helping organize few cool shows at PIQ later this year, so stay tuned for info on those.

Jul 8, 2014

Available Now: Lost Vegans by We Become Monsters

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Available now, Lost Vegans by We Become Monsters, are priced at $70 each plus shipping. Measuring in at around 12", these 1/6th scale figures are hand cast, painted and sewn. These 1/6th scale figures are articulated with custom resin painted hands, head and feet. Each jumpsuit is hand sewn, while the whole figure is packaged in a polybag with header card. This figure does feature articulation, so it's likely that these can be posed to go along with other 1/6th scale figures. With only six of these figures made, they are going pretty fast on the We Become Monsters online store
 
To make things more appealing, each order comes with a free Micro SLAB and an entry to win a full size We Become Monsters SLAB. Give the We Become Monsters Facebook page a "Like" for an entry as well. SLABs are produced as a part of the We Become Monsters waste reduction programs, which turns waste resin into art. A nice way to reduce resin waste.

Here is the store of these Lost Vegans:
From an unidentified planet in orbit around the star known as Vega, these space-faring creeps have become trapped in the Las Vegas valley after a crash landing left their ship destroyed. Now their plans of world domination are threatened by morale problems after noticing they are roughly one sixth the size of an average human. Will they starve or be washed away by a flash flood? Is it possible they can continue to escape the notice of the authorities? Will they ever restore communication with their home world? Can their scheme to be purchased and kept off the streets succeed?
 

UGLYDOLL™ Enters the World of the 3D Printing with MakerBot Collaboration!

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Being different and unique is what Uglydoll™ is all about! That is why we are so excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with 3D Printing innovator MakerBot. MakerBot has enthusiastically designed a collection of 3D printable collectibles featuring four of our fan's most popular characters Babo™, Wage™, Ice-Bat™ and Ox™, which can now be 3D printed on MakerBot® Replicator® Desktop 3D Printers.  

"Taking Uglydoll into the world of 3D printing seems like a natural extension for our Uglydoll characters," noted David Horvath, co-founder of Pretty Ugly. "Sun-Min and I have been fans of 3D printing for a while and we are excited to be working with MakerBot on bringing our characters to life in a whole different 3D world."

"We are so excited to offer Uglydoll 3D printed content in the MakerBot Digital Store," noted Jenny Lawton, president of MakerBot and a huge Uglydoll fan, with Wage and Ice-Bat being some of her favorite characters. "The story behind the creation of the Uglydoll characters by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim showcase how creativity can positively impact lives. We love the fun, light-hearted stories behind the Uglydoll characters and hope that they will help inspire a whole new generation of makers with their 3D printed adventures."

The first wave of characters introduced are in T-pose format, designed to be 3D printed and fully poseable; the second wave are Uglydoll characters in a dynamic stance, posed to enjoy the real world of their owner. A third wave will include a 3D printable Uglydoll bus that will take miniature Uglydoll characters on a fun-filled summer vacation; and a fourth wave will be 3D printable environments for the 3D printed Uglydoll characters to live in. The 3D printed Uglydoll characters are available on the MakerBot Digital Store (makerbot.com/digital store) with prices starting at $1.29 per digital model. Currently available are the T-pose and dynamic posed characters. The additional character sets will come later this summer.

About MakerBot
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), is leading the Next Industrial Revolution by setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing.  Founded in 2009, MakerBot has built the largest installed base of desktop 3D printers sold to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com.

UGLYDOLL& Pretty Ugly, LLC
David Horvath & Sun-Min Kim created the first Uglydoll hand-sewn plush toy in 2001. Since the inception of the first character, Wage™, who David drew on a love letter to Sun-Min, Uglydoll has grown into an entire universe of characters, stories, and products for all ages.The Uglydoll brand was launched in 2002 by Pretty Ugly, LLC in Edison, New Jersey. David & Sun-Min's unique aesthetic and voice defining "ugly" distinguish the property as distinctive and unique. The award-winning Uglydoll characters appear in a variety of toys, books, apparel, and other licensed products that are available in thousands of stores, worldwide. For more information,
, please visit  www.uglydolls.com       

Jul 6, 2014

Bong Trooper by Forces of Dorkness for Super Series Sundays tonight!

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Bong Trooper by Forces of Dorkness for Super Series Sundays on July 6

The second decorative waterpipe-style sculpture from Forces of Dorkness is the Bong Trooper a.k.a. TK-420. Each Bong Trooper piece is a solid resin hand painted graven image topped with a fully modern polycarbonate tube. The piece stands 7” tall and 3” wide. Each piece is hand made and will cost $40 plus shipping.

Please note, this unit is not functional as an actual waterpipe. Not because FOD can’t make one this small, but because using one this small is a stupid idea. More than likely you’ll just end up with a mouthful of water every time…with that said, it is watertight and can be used for things such as a bud vase, the world’s smallest column aquarium, a XXL shotglass, a spittoon, a jelly bean holder... the options just go on and on and on.

Bong Trooper will drop at 9PM EST on July 6th on the Tenacious Toys Super Series Sundays page. July 7th will mark the last day of sale of the earlier Jesus H. Waterpipe piece.

LINKS:

Tenacious Toys Super Series Sundays page: 
www.tenacioustoys.com/SuperSeriesSundays_s/207.htm

Forces of Dorkness website: 
forcesofdorkness.com

Maiko - 2PetalRose

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I'm a huge fan of 2PetalRose or in short 2PR...
UK based artist, most famous for their Kombat/Samurai Kings  from a few years ago..


But for past few years, they have been a little off the grid,  BUT I'm proud to say that now they are back!!!

So here I introduce to you Maiko (meaning apprentice Geisha) seeing as Maiko has a Katana, it looks like she serves more than just green tea!!






Limited to only just 10 pieces, each at £150GBP
Maiko resin figurine approx 12'' tall!!!
Hand stitched helmet
Katana/Sword
Wood stand with backdrop
Release/shipping date 1st September 2014

5 pieces up for pre-order at 12.00pm GMT Time Tuesday 8th July  -> http://2petalrose.bigcartel.com/

The remaining 5 will be available on the release day
I happy to see 2PR back with such an awesome piece.
Thanks for reading
Wai Man
www.onesixthbruce.co.uk 

Jul 4, 2014

3A x Microman String Divers 6-Inch Collectible Figures

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Microman - String Divers 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figures

Inspired by the original 'Microman' Japanese toy line from the 1970's and re-imagined by artist and 3A co-founder Ashley Wood, each figure stands approximately 6-inches tall.

WHEN + WHERE
On Sale Now At Bambaland Store

PRICING And DETAILS - Includes Free International Shipping

SD00 Marcus (Orange) - 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figure: $45 USD
BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE ONLY

SD01 Aki (Grey) - 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figure: $45 USD

SD02 Maxim (Black) - 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figure: $45 USD

SD03 Dante (Red) - 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figure: $45 USD

SD04 Sam (Blue) - 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figure: $45 USD

SD05 Julian (Clear) - 6-Inch Scale Collectible Figure: $45 USD
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Forces of Dorkness Bong Trooper drops this Sunday July 6th at 9PM EST

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The second decorative waterpipe-style sculpture from Forces of Dorkness is the Bong Trooper a.k.a. TK-420. Each Bong Trooper piece is a solid resin hand painted graven image topped with a fully modern polycarbonate tube. The piece stands 7” tall and 3” wide. Each piece is hand made and will cost $40 plus shipping.

Please note, this unit is not functional as an actual waterpipe. Not because FOD can’t make one this small, but because using one this small is a stupid idea. More than likely you’ll just end up with a mouthful of water every time…with that said, it is watertight and can be used for things such as a bud vase, the world’s smallest column aquarium, a XXL shotglass, a spittoon, a jelly bean holder... the options just go on and on and on.

Bong Trooper will drop at 9PM EST on July 6th on the Tenacious Toys Super Series Sundays page. July 7th will mark the last day of sale of the earlier Jesus H. Waterpipe piece.



Jul 3, 2014

New Resin SP1200 Inspired Figure by Patrick Wong

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Illustrator Patrick Wong has just released a 3" limited edition resin toy entitled "SP1200" (after the legendary sampling drum machine of the same name) targeting beat producers, toy collectors, and connoisseurs of classic hip hop culture.

The SP1200 resin toy is the second release in the "Beats" series. The series sets out to create a genealogy of samplers from the late 80s to 2000s such as the MPC60 and Maschine, marking an evolution of both in technology and music. The Emu SP1200 sampling drum machine ushered in a new era of music composition in 1987 by allowing artists to sample parts of breakbeats and appropriating them to create "new" productions.

Like the MPC60 (previously announced), the SP1200 was known for it's distinctive lo-fi 12-bit aesthetic and made popular by producers such as Pete Rock and Lord Finesse. 

The SP1200 resin toy begins shipping Friday July 14, 2014 and is available for $40 plus shipping in Patrick's store. Comes with a numbered card, accessory toy break record (The Honeydrippers "Impeach the President" 45), and is limited to 50 pieces.



About Patrick Wong:

Patrick Wong is an artist and illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. He has been recognized by Applied Arts Magazine, American illustration, Society of illustrators Los Angeles, and Creative Quarterly for his work. Patrick received his BFA in Visual Art (Illustration) from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and began his career as a commercial artist with clients such as The Washington Post, The Sunday Times, and the March of Dimes Foundation. His current practice is informed by his experience within industry combined with discourses in contemporary art, philosophy, and youth culture. For more information, please visit his website.

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