Huck Gee's The Blank Custom Show at Clutter Opens July 9th

Huck Gee has laboured over his signature skullhead blank DIY figure for a LOOONG time, so it's really exciting to see what these talented artists do with one!

The Blank Show - Clutter Gallery - Grand Opening July 9th

Artist Roster:

 
2Petalrose • Artmymind • Buff Monster • Camilla d'Errico • Charles Rodriguez • Daniel Fleres • Doktor A • Dolly Oblong • Fakir • Frank Montano • Gorilla • Huck Gee • Sket-One • J*RYU • Jamie Lee Cortez • Jason Freeny • Jenn & Tony Bot • Jesse Hernandez • Joe Ledbetter Jon-Paul Kaiser • Jonathan Legarte • Jump Jumper Ant • kaNO • Kevin Gosselin • Luke Chueh • MAD • Malo April • Otto Björnik • Quiccs • Rsin • RXse7en • Squink

Clutter Gallery

163 Main Street

Beacon, NY 12508

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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TOY OF THE DAY: ANDREW BELL GOOGLE DIY ANDROID TOY

Now in stock!

3 inch tall toy
blank white vinyl for DIY customization
produced by Dead Zebra/Dyzplastic
designed by Andrew Bell for Google and Android

Do it yourself!
Want a full case? Add 16 to your cart.
Want free domestic shipping? Buy 20.

Order ANDREW BELL GOOGLE DIY ANDROID TOY today!

TOY OF THE DAY: ME GUSTA MEME 3.5-INCH DIY FIGURE BY HASHTAG COLLECTIBLES

In stock now!

DIY figure (do it yourself!) blank white figure of the "Me Gusta" meme

Buy ME GUSTA MEME 3.5-INCH DIY FIGURE BY HASHTAG COLLECTIBLES today!

TOY OF THE DAY: RAGE GUY MEME 3.5-INCH DIY FIGURE BY HASHTAG COLLECTIBLES

Now in stock!

DIY figure (do it yourself!) blank white figure of the "Rage Guy" meme!

Buy RAGE GUY MEME 3.5-INCH DIY FIGURE BY HASHTAG COLLECTIBLES today!

The Skullhead Blank - v1.0 x Huck Gee

It's finally here. Seven inches tall, hand cast resin, small batch, designed and produced in the USA. The first batch will be available at www.HuckGee.com, today, Oct 2nd, at Noon PDT. Each figure is signed and available for $75 (with free domestic shipping).

This is Huck Gee's first platform figure. This is 100% Huck Gee and is long overdue. The Blank has been in various stages of development and redesign for close to 4 years. He took his time in getting the feels right. It was designed, engineered and manufactured utilizing the talent that grows in his own backyard. To cut out the unnecessary complexity of manufacturing abroad and to focus on exceptional quality goods manufactured here in the USA.

This one's for the customizers, the mold makers, the artists and toy designers. This one is for the community. This Blank’s for you.

NEW Tranimated DIY Figure by Tony Tran Live on Kickstarter

Tranimated is a DIY art toy where folks can "draw, paint, sculpt over." Production of which lay in YOUR hands. Back it here!

Awesome Toy's "Awesome TV" Sofubi

The guys over at Awesome Toy are proud to present something a little different to their current roster of super robots, kaiju and retro-themed figures... introducing the Awesome TV! Inspired by the Indie Toy scene’s extensive selection of “platform” toys - figures that can be customised - the vintage-styled TV’s unique take on the idea is set to offer sofubi painters, designer toy customisers and even illustrators more scope for creativity than ever before. Featuring an ingenious, fully-adaptable design, the deceptively simple soft vinyl cube has been fitted with a removable front “screen” panel, meaning that not only can the outer shell be painted, re-sculpted or mashed-up with other figures - a TV head instantly springs to mind! - but it can also be used to display prints, drawings, photos or even various items inside- the possibilities for different “programs” and “channels” are limitless! Aside from the DIY/custom aspect, the Awesome TV will also be used in conjunction with future Awesome Toy releases, including a number of planned artist collaborations, exclusive versions, plus integration with previous AT figures. Pictured above (insert pic!) in vinyl test-shot form, we’re told to expect the Awesome TV sofubi’s first colorway via preorder soon… Keep track of the Awesome Toy Instagram feed here for the full lowdown over the coming weeks!

I'm really excited for these.  I've got a few customs in mind that use a TV "head" and this will look a lot better than any attempt to sculpt one myself would come out. I once tried to sculpt minifigure.  I was going for a werewolf type creature.  I settled for "blob with what could be eyes".

+The Highest Fever

UNBOXING: Review of RIVALS COG DIY figure by Go Figure News

Go Figure News reviews the RIVALS COG DIY figure. Grab your own COG here! Thanks GFN...

Lootcrate's DIY Munny Contest

February's Lootcrate box included a mini Munny as part of the other, well, loot. As an incentive to break that little blank guy out and get creative, Lootcrate is holding a DIY Munny contest. You have until March 20th to get sharpies and paint flying and submit your custom vinyl in to one of the eight categories; Hero/Villain, Best Fashionable, Best Modified, Best Basic; Best Kid Design, Best Lookalike, Best Video Game, or Most Resourceful.

The contest winners will be based on votes from random strangers on the internet as well as famous strangers from Kidrobot, IGN, Nerdist and more.  The highest voted custom will take home $500 and a year of Lootcrate while the Judges top pick will take home $100 and a six month subscription.

http://www.lootcrate.com/munnycontest

+The Highest Fever

Bigshot Toyworks and PIQ Products Present THE GRAND SLAM on November 22

Bigshot Toyworks and PIQ Products present The Grand Slam, an art show of one-of-a-kind custom painted All City Style subway train models. The Grand Slam opens on November 22, 2014 at 4PM in the PIQ shop located in the Shuttle Passage of New York’s Grand Central Terminal.

The All City Style train is a DIY platform representing one of the most iconic (and controversial) canvases for street artists and writers worldwide: the NYC subway train. Created by Klim Kozinevich, and produced by Bigshot Toyworks, the All City Style trains were tremendously popular upon their introduction in 2004. Supported by multiple art shows in New York, San Francisco, London, Paris, Moscow, Melbourne, and more, the All City Style trains were embraced by the street art, fine art, and designer toy communities. Artists of all styles agree that the All City Style train is an excellent and unique platform for expression. In celebration of a decade of All City Style trains, PIQ gallery and Bigshot Toyworks proudly present The Grand Slam: the next chapter in this ever-evolving concept.

The artist roster for The Grand Slam includes some of the most respected names in graffiti and street art:
PHASE 2 • VULCAN • DOME • RIFF 170 • CHOR BOOGIE • Glenn Barr • SCIEN • KLOR • Louie "KR.ONE" Gasparro • AW177 • Galen McKamy • Brutherford • Steve Talkowski • Martin Hsu • Joshua Izzo • Luis "ZIMAD" Lamboy • BRISK • APEXER • Tkid • Ralston Fox Smith • Gabriel Shaffer • Tragnark • Lou Pimentel • Joe MacCarthy • James "SEXER" Rodriguez • Rob W Hunt • Eternal • Task One • Kurt Barbee • Bio • BG183 • NICER • DERO • PER • Frank Kozik • AngryBlue • Frank "Wore" Croce • Eric Orr • MCA • MERES CBS • Part TDS • Carlie Ramer • Hieronymus • Spencer Herr • Original Gee & more

This show is open to the public and the pieces will be available for purchase in the PIQ shop, with pickup available 2 weeks after the opening. Art aficionados of all ages are welcome to attend the show, as are members of the press. Blank All City Style trains will be available for purchase at PIQ or from one of the All City Style retail partners listed on the website:
http://www.allcitystyle.com/

Kids can download the All City Style training page or papercraft model from the All City Style Downloads page:
http://www.allcitystyle.com/downloads

Check the list of All City Style retailers:
http://www.allcitystyle.com/retail-shops

Visit PIQ Products:
http://www.piqproducts.com/

Learn more about Bigshot Toyworks:
http://www.bigshottoyworks.com/

Boneyard Pets - Because Dinosaurs!

I don't know about you- but I'm way more interested in Dinosaurs now than I was when I was a kid. Probably in part because the little tiny wooden, and very breakable, model kits didn't do the creatures they reproduced much justice. These big, weather durable Boneyard Pets from 32 Square, however, are looking dino-mite.

That's a model size you can sink your teeth into.

Boneyard Pets are up on Kickstarter here, and are already fully funded- so they're coming! Check out their new dinosaur designs, sizes and colours here.

-Tasha Zimich

Shadoe Delgado's New Shadows And Ghosts Blindbox Series

These little ghosties and shadows are to die for! Shadoe Delgado has completed a lineup of 6 original sculpts, cast in resin and hand-painted for his "Shadows and Ghosts" blindbox series. 

Between the sculpting, casting and hand-painting, these adorable little boogers are an absolute steal at $24.99ea, or collect the set for $149.99 Pick one, or 6, up here! 

Join The Party!

Shadoe's sculpts are so sweet and animated, it would be fun to paint one yourself, right? That's do-able! You can pick up the whole family of blanks right here. :)  Share and tag your photos with #ShadoeDelgado or #ShadowsAndGhosts 

- Tasha Zimich

All City Style Trains are back on track and available to shops at wholesale

Big news from Bigshot Toyworks: their insanely popular All City Style blank subway trains are back! Bigshot is now accepting wholesale orders from shops interested in restocking this product which sold out nearly everywhere, world-wide. I'll definitely get some.

ACS trains are 20 inches long and are essentially a half of a train car- back is flat and comes with necessary hardware to mount to a wall. Each ACS train also comes with pegs and holes so 2 can be combined to form a whole train car. A versatile piece. So many famous artists have customized ACS trains that it would be absurd to even begin to list them. Basically, it's everyone you've ever heard of. Go to the ACS website and click on Shows to see a bunch of custom painted trains. ACS shows have been help in countries around the world. I think the last one was in South Korea. Next one I believe will be Cardboard Spaceship... and I only know that because I'm paying attention to attentive bloggers. Just like you're doing now. How meta.

Anyone wishing to purchase single trains, or small numbers, will have to contact your favorite local retailer to obtain them. SRP is $40 each.

Shops wishing to make wholesale purchases can email orders into sales@bigshottoyworks.com - wholesale pricing begins with orders of 40 trains. The ACS trains come in 10-pc cases and you can buy 10, 20 or 30 of them but you'll be paying a higher price per piece than you would at true wholesale pricing you get when you order 40+ pieces.

Best of all, Bigshot has for the first tme produced crystal-clear Ghost Trains (pictured below) which are ONLY available at wholesale to shops that make 40-train purchases. Shops can buy 20 Ghost Trains for every 40 silver (original) ACS trains they buy.

The shipment of All City Style trains is headed our way... so get your orders in!

If you need more info, click here to view the most recent ACS email. Or sign up for their email list yourself at the bottom of their Contact page.

Mini Mirth by Triplikid

Following a successful release with the full sized Mirth figure, Triplikid has released the Mini Mirth to the masses! Produced by Mana Studios, each piece is 2.5" of cast solid resin. These wonderful pieces are available now from the Triplikid online store and sell for $20 each plus shipping. There is a flat shipping charge on these pieces, set to $5 for US and $13 for international shipping. This means, the shipping charge is the same for 1 Mini Mirth or a bunch of Mini Mirths. Head on over and pick up a few of these pieces and maybe even a full size Mirth while there are some still available.

- Mark-Anthony

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I'd quite like to give the Yoo-Doo creater a high five...

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.

 

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

Rainy Day Antagonist Kickstarter Update

The Rainy Day Antagonist Kickstarter ends in just three days, so there's still time get in on this unique resin figure.  Grab yourself a DIY figure, a GID version, a clear resin RDA or a deluxe version hand airbrushed by Evilos himself!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/355643233/the-rainy-day-antagonist-diy-resin-collectibe-toy

-The Highest Fever

@thehighestfever

Exclusive Artist Custom MegaSeths for ToyConUK

Lisa Rae Hansen's MegaSeth is hugely popular and even spawned a Tenacious Toys exclusive "Love Monster" edition.  Recently she sent unpainted figures to four of her favorite artists and they returned them as the amazing pieces you see below.  These custom MegaSeths from artists Jon Paul Kaiser, RunDMB, DMS and Mr. Lister will be available at Lisa's I Break Toy's booth (#39) at ToyConUK.  In case you can't make it over the pond to pick one up, Lisa will have any not sold at ToyConUK will be available at her site.  Lisa will also be debuting the first 10 DIY MegaSeths at her booth as well.

-The Highest Fever

@thehighestfever

The Loyal Subjects Transformers Optimus Prime Custom Show at Toy Tokyo

Custom toy show at Toy Tokyo featuring The Loyal Subjects' 8-in DIY Optimus Prime platform.

Click here to view the gallery.

The Loyal Subjects Transformers Custom Show at Toy Tokyo February 15

TLS is bracing for the year that is Transformers...

What better way to kick Toy Fair off with a Party and Art Show at the legendary Toy Tokyo in NYC.  The Art Show will feature some of today's best Illustrators, Customizers and Artists as they take their hand at Transforming the TLS DIY Optimus Prime. 

Each artist will have an Original Art piece accompany their Prime.  Each piece will be available for purchase from the Gallery.  We also will be featuring some Exclusive Slag T-Shirts, a Soundwave Hoodie, the 2 Pack Cybertron Set and the 3 Pack Rainmaker set as well as the first time debut of the Ultra Magnus figure (pictured below).  Refreshments, Beverages and Snacks will be on hand.  Come enjoy yourself, soak in the talent and let's cheers to 2014 in NYC style!