Gutwitz Custom Tequila by Rocketboy

During NYCC 2015, Suburban Vinyl is holding a custom Tequila show, featuring a good number of artists customizing the Muttpop Tequila figure. Rocketboy created what he is calling Gutwitz, a beefed up version of his Nohwitz character. Standing over 8" tall, Gutwitz is priced at $250 and will be on display and for sale at the Suburban Vinyl booth #208 in the Block. Any left over customs will be available for sale after NYCC, through Suburban Vinyl.

- Mark-Anthony

Google+

Nohwitz: Blood-Letting micro series releases this Friday!

Nohwitz is back with a custom micro series! Carrying bleeding ties, frantically messy bodies, tusks, tentacles and bold, colorful faces, Rocketboy debuts his "Nohwitz: Blood-Letting" limited custom series. These figures are set to release this Friday, July 31st, at 9am EST through Martian Toys. This particular 'Nohwitz' series is limited to just 3 custom toys, each with their own hand painted color palette (purple, yellow and green) The Nohwitz base stands approximately 6 inches tall, is designed by Rocketboy and is 3D printed and produced by Bold Machines. $125 each

Check out out other posts about Rocketboy's Nohwitz figures!

Nohwitz by Rocketboy x Bold Machines

Not too long ago, Rocketboy, aka Ryan McClure, got one of his designs chosen by Bold Machines to be a part of their 2015 program. Bold Machines is The Innovation Workshop at Stratasys, an industry leader in 3D Printing technology. Most people are familiar with the name MakerBot, which produces a more affordable 3D Printer. MakerBot is a subsidiary of Stratasys, since 2013. Back to toys, Nohwitz is a cubicle creature, Rocketboy's latest design, which was chosen by Bold Machines to go from design to production. Using 3D printing technology, Rocketboy has been working with Bold Machines to develop, design and produce Nohwitz  into a designer figure. Nohwitz is now ready to be released to the public, so Rocketboy has painted up 10 of these 7" tall Nohwitz figures to be released on May 8th. 5 pieces will have a black tie and will be sold through Rotofugi, while the other 5 will have a red painted tie and be sold through Tenacious Toys. To celebrate this launch, these 10 pieces will be priced at $45 plus shipping.

To accompany the release of the painted Nohwitz figures, a bagged DIY version of Nohwitz will also be available to purchase on May8th through Rotofugi and Tenacious Toys. Limited to 25 pieces, each 3D printed figure will include 1-pair of hands and 1-pair of teeth, as well as a Nohwitz sticker. There are 3 different variations of hands: hands, tentacles, or hooves, and also 3 different variations of teeth: Fangs, tusks, or molars. Each figure will come with a random pair to attach to the base.

 

In addition to the initial release of the Nohwitz figures, Rotofugi will have a group show titled: Nohwitz All, featuring 24 different artists: 64 Colors, Betso, Davemarkart, DrilOne, Frank Montano, Infinite Rabbits, James Fuller, JC Rivera, Jeremiah Ketner, JFury, kOmega, Malo April, Malo One, Max Bare, Mike Die, Nugglife, One-Eyed Girl, Patrick Wong, Rocketboy, Rsin, Tasha Zimich, TaskOne, Travis Lampe and Veggiesomething. Opening reception will happen on May 8th from 7-10pm at Rotofugi, while first availability to purchase will occur when the gallery opens at 11am on May 8th. Rotofugi Gallery Preview email subscribers will be able to make purchases at 2pm on May 8th via email. Here are a few teasers of finished pieces from a few participating artists. The exhibit will run until June 7th, 2015.

Custom Nohwitz by 64 Colors

Custom Nohwitz by DrilOne

Freakazoid, Custom Nohwitz by Fuller

Runs Hot and Cold, Custom Nohwitz by Tasha Zimich

- Mark-Anthony

Google+

Constant Companions by Rocketboy

Rocketboy Customs recently completed a custom Chris Ryniak Triple Crown figure, titled Constant Companions. The design is based on the balance of morality and profit, featuring a head for politics, corporate greed and daily decisions. Made for a show at Galerie F in Chicago, For the Love of Toys, which opens on April 10th. Be sure to check out more customs and pieces as they get released.

 - Mark-Anthony

Google+

Lil Jammies Artist Series - Grumble by Rocketboy

Rocketboy, Ryan McClure, created this little guy named Grumble, for Fuller's Lil Jammies Series. The Lil Jammies Series consists of 1-off customs from various artists, each utilizing the Lil Jammies sculpt, which was originally created by Fuller. While the original Lil Jammies figure has an articulated head, Rocketboy chose to sculpt Grumble's head in place. Grumble also features facial expressions and coloring which is typically seen in Rocketboy's customs. Grumble is just the first teaser for the Lil Jammies series to be released, with more great customs to follow.

The Lil Jammies Series is expected to be available on January 31st and will retail for $70 plus shipping. To make this series more enticing, Fuller has teamed up with stores Vinyl Riot and Collect and Display to give away two DIY packages to a couple of lucky customers who purchase a Lil Jammie from the series. Keep an eye out on this blog for more releases.

In the meantime, to purchase a DIY Lil Jammie, head on over to one of these stores;

Fuller Designs

Collect and Display

Vinyl Riot

-Mark-Anthony

Google+

Latest works from Rocketboy customs

I am in love with this style. I heard that we will see some more customs soon, since Rocketboy has his own show in the near future.

Follow Rocketboy Customs here:
Store
Blog
Facebook

- Don P

Captain America Micro Munny by Rocketboy Customs

Love it when someone adds his own style to a character topic.

Follow Rocketboy Customs here:
Store
Blog
Facebook

- Don P

Archangel-Inspired custom MadL by Rocketboy

Archangel inspired 5" Mad*L by Ryan McClure aka Rocketboy Customs
Blog: www.rocketboycustoms.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocketboycustom
Twitter: Rocketpmc

Bucky O'Hare Munny by Rocketboy Customs

Ooohhh this one brings some great memories of my childhood. Excellent piece!

Follow Rocketboy Customs here:
Store
Blog
Facebook

- Don P

2 custom toy raffles for Waking Wally Street (Rocketboy Customs)

 In promotion for the launch of the comic book Waking Wally Street #1, there will be two raffles: one for a customized Dunny & one for a customized Mini Munny.

The Prizes consist of Spudz (dog dunny) and Jack Henderson (mini munny).  Both characters appear in the first issue of Waking Wally Street and are hand-painted & sculpted by Ryan McClure (Rocketboy Customs).

To qualify for the raffle to win the Spudz (dog dunny), preorder an issue of Waking Wally Street at: http://rocketboycustoms.bigcartel.com/product/waking-wally-street-issue-1

Once you place an order, your name will automatically go into the raffle and the winner will be drawn at random. If you order more than one comic, your chances of winning increase! The winner will be announced once the shipment of comics arrive from the printers (projected first week of April).

To qualify for the raffle for the Jack Henderson (mini munny), buy anything (comic, t shirt, print, custom) at:  http://rocketboycustoms.bigcartel.com or at Ryan McClure's booth at C2E2 during the C2E2 Comic & Entertainment Expo weekend, April 13-15.

For a sneak peek of Waking Wally Street visit, click the following link: www.WakingWallyStreet.com

Land of Misfit Toys custom toy show: Dec 11th in Chicago

The Land of Misfit Toys show will come alive on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 7 pm - Midnight at Royal Flesh Tattoo & Piercing located on 4005 North Broadway, Chicago. Royal Flesh Tattoo Gallery, Rotofugi and Graham Crackers Comics are collaborating for a unique custom toy show, which will showcase the creative talents of four (4) artists specializing in custom toy art: Fuller, B.A.L.D, Fried Gold Productions & Chicago’s own Rocketboy Customs.

The gallery show will also include a live raffle with a combination of unique prizes from Royal Flesh Tattoo, Rotofugi and Graham Cracker Comics valued at approximately $400 or more. Raised funds from the raffle and other designated proceeds from the show will be donated to the American Cancer Society, the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

This free show will feature unique art on display and for sale, ranging from custom urban vinyl toys to other kinds of DIY toys, including appearances from the custom toy artists Fuller and Rocketboy. 

Complimentary refreshments will be available with sounds from DJ Tommy Ruffingers.
For more information on the Land of Misfit Toys show, call (773)975-9753 or visit their website.

About Royal Flesh Tattoo & Piercing:
Is a locally owned and operated tattoo and piercing shop, established in July 2009, located on the corner of Irving Park and Broadway in Chicago. Royal Flesh is original on every level; their artwork, atmosphere and attitude. Royal Flesh’s mission is to provide their clients with services and modifications that are innovative, unique and custom, through specialized techniques to express their individuality, reclaim their body or beautify themselves. Royal Flesh prides themselves in providing a clean and comfortable environment, while also maintaining a wide variety of artists and styles.
 

About Rotofugi:
Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery, established in July 2004, is located on the border of Chicago's Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods. Since opening, Rotofugi has grown to become one of the world's premier sellers of designer toys from artists all over the world. Rotofugi features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush and more from both eastern and western designers. The adjoining Rotofugi Gallery features monthly art exhibits by a range of both local and nationally known artists. Rotofugi is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Kirby and Whitney Kerr.