Death is Punk - new release from Marcos Lorenzo

Marcos Lorenzo has just released his  Obskure DEATH IS PUNK Limited Edition, a new version based on the Obskure platform but this time with no flesh, and that means no tattoos. 

It’s a limited series of 25 units, homemade handcrafted casted resin toys, 1/10 170mm 6.7 inches high, painted with acrylics,  zipper and various attached rivets (plastic / metal) studs and spikes, and the diabolic-anarkist-whatever logo printed on her leather jacket. Skull and ribs are 3D printed, so ribs are hollowed. 

The purpose of this work was to create a strong contrast between the sexy shape visible from behind and the vacuous eyes of TheDeath when looking her face to face. She may look attractive and mysterious and maybe she wants to play with you a little ... It's exciting and you'll probably like it ... until she bites your heart..  deeply.

This sculpture was presented like the recent releases the past Sunday 30th April during the ToyCon UK and now it’s world wide released and available from now at the SomeStrangeThings Store at the price of 100€.

New Release by Creo Design - Creology

Creology, created by Chris Alexander A.K.A Creo Design, is the first truly unique creative tool that can help you personally and creatively develop.

CREOLOGY (cre-o-logy) is derived from the Latin word for ‘Create’ CREO and the Greek word for ‘The Study of’ (a certain subject) LOGY. CREOLOGY; the study of creativity.

Creology has been developed from the philosophies of; the Creative Process, Collaboration as Process, Curation of Creativity and Reflection, as a method for Personal and Creative Development. The purpose of Creology is to explore and examine the nature of practitioners creativity through their interaction with an individually unique and creative physical tool/artifact ‘Element’.



Creative practitioners use a variety of design methodologies, creative methods and sometimes actual tools to express their creative process. But within each individual approach, reflection is the common factor or lingua franca and the one true constant embedded within each practitioners core creative and personal development). Reflection in this sense, as the very means of creative and personal growth, differs radically between specialisms and specialists with no specific or consistent tool or platform embodying this expression.

However, Individuality and self-expression is paramount to all successful creative practitioners and the body of work they produce, whilst the creative process itself has been less easily quantified.
Personalisation/customisation is fundamental to social dynamics and filling our environments with our own personal objects and artifacts transforms that space into an extension of our creative individuality and identity – objects with their own biographies.

Backed by extensive research, data sets drawn from over 150+ creative practitioners responses to a subjective psychoanalytical survey, resulted in a series of unique Elements [3D modeled and 3D printed]. These Elements were then used as touch-points in their creative process or as a platform for ideation and creative expression. The resulting Elements were also used to help curate and showcase an individuals or team’s pragmatic or idealistic approach to brainstorming, visual mapping and project development.

The generation and use of a unique and personal platform allows the user/s to; Curate, Reflect, Evaluate and Originate new and existing creative outputs via multiple means of interaction. The Elements in this sense is also a tangible representation of individuals or groups Creative Identity. This holistic and creative method/tool may assist in the creation of a more cohesive creative approach, through the curation of ideas, which may inspire new creativity, foster existing relations whilst also forging new creative collaborations.

You have the option to undertake the survey for yourself and create your own element to personalize/customize. OR you can by any of the pre-made elements. Great artists and creative’s including Jackson Aw (Mighty Jaxx), Benny Kline (Tenacious Toys), Gary Rozanski (The Toy
Chronicle), Lee McSweeney (Collect & Display),Lisa Rae Hansen (I Break Toys), Penny Taylor (Taylored Curiosities), Richard Page (UMEtoys), Aaron Woes (Woes Martin), Gavin Strange (Jam Factory), Radim Malinic (Brand_Nu), Tado, Paul and Becky (Stitches & Glue), Ziqi Wu (QiQi), Mirand O’ Brien (Clutter Magazine) and Evan Morgan – and so many more are all there to buy and collaborate with in a unique and exciting way.

Elements come in 2’’, 3’’,4’’, 5’’ and 6’’ sizes and prices range from £5 - £30. Each 3D printed to order in amazing quality and shipping is a one off fee per order of £4 for the UK and £8 International. So no matter how much you place in your order that is all you pay!



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Skullnade Minis by David Kraig

3D printing objects is a great way to prototype a new project, or even mass produce a simple(or complex) design. David Kraig has created Skullnade Mini, a smaller 3D printed version of the originally released Skullnade. Part grenade and part skull, Skullnade makes for a great visual piece. Skullnade mini comes in a variety of colors and is priced at $25 plus shipping. With a printed size of around 2" x 1.15" x 1.49", this little piece is ready to be ordered. Check out the Skullnade website for all the colors and info.

 - Mark-Anthony

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Mech Maker Kickstarter by IMAGIMOD

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

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Kevin Derksen for Some Assembly Required Exhibition Hope Gallery

Holy shooting skulls, Batman! Kevin Derksen's contributions for "Some Assembly Required" custom toy show at Hope Gallery, New Haven CT are out of this world. The piece pictured here, "Death Head Krote" is a 3D printed Skull on the legs of a Maschinen Krieger Krote (1/20 scale).

This show will feature artists from around the country, Grimm Vinn, Scotty Munster, Jesso, ZAM,Jamie Henderson, SKET ONE, Monster Kolor, Emil Edge, Oddity Tattoo, Kevin Derken, DJ Tambe, Hope Galleries, Eric Merrill, Julio Rodriguez, Tim Harris, Phil Young, Christian Perez, Ralph Giordano, 

Some Assembly Required opens April 12th at 7pm, serving drinks and refreshments, so get in early to see and acquire gorgeous pieces like this Death Head Krote.

-Tasha Zimich

Silver Micro MADL 3D Print - by MAD Toy Design

Group of Silver Micro MADLs - MAD Toy Design

MAD, from MAD Toy Design, is having some fun with the new 3D Printer. The latest edition of Micro MADLs to be released is a Silver ABS Micro MADL. Like the previously released colors, the Silver Micro MADL retails for $15 each plus shipping and comes bagged with a signed header card. MAD still has some Blue GID Micro MADLs in the store also, so take a look around. Keep in mind that MAD loves all the colors of the rainbow, so be on the lookout for more colors in the future.

Front of Silver Micro MADL - MAD Toy Design

 Something else MAD teased lately was this picture seen on his FB page:

Micro Modern Heros - MAD Toy Design

These Micro Modern Heros is going to make a great addition to anyone's mini-fig collection.

-Mark-Anthony

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3D Printed Micro Skelevex by alto x DMS

3D Printed Micro Skelevex on a LEGO skeleton body

Extending the Skelevex family, alto and DMS proudly present the Micro Skelvex.  This 3D printed  piece is available exclusively through Shapeways 3D printing services.  As shown in the photos, the Micro Skelevex is compatible with LEGO minigure bodies.  The combinations are endless!

Get your own here.

-The Highest Fever

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