Tenacious Toys Top 10 Customer Reward Packs for 2017

After every new year at Tenacious Toys, we look back at our sales for the previous year and tabulate our top 10 customers for that year. We always put together some kind of reward for them - a free gift to say "thank you" for supporting our little shop over the course of the year.

Loyalty is SUPREMELY important to us, professionally and personally, so we go the extra mile for our top supporters. As a tiny business, having repeat customers who come back to us time and again is literally vital to the success of our shop.

This year (for 2017), we were able to plan ahead a little bit and put together an absolutely RIGHTEOUS package for our Top 10 Customers. Each of our Top 10 will receive a custom scarf, a set of prints, a ton of stickers, a handful of pins and buttons, and assorted other awesome pieces of swag.

Below is a little bit more about who contributed to the package, and what they contributed:

Stickers and trading card sets from Kyle Kirwan, & 1 of the 2 stickers from Robots Will Kill

 Kyle Kirwan:

Web: http://www.kylekirwan.com/

IG:  @kylekirwan

FB: @itsmekyle

Twitter: @kyle_kirwan

ChrisRWK Robots Will Kill

Web: http://robotswillkill.com/

IG: @chrisrwk

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Robots-Will-Kill-240321166790/

Twitter: @chrisrwk

Sticker, enamel pin and trading card from Manly Art (Jason Chalker)

 Manly Art

Web: http://manlyart.com/

IG: @manlyart

FB: @themanlyart 

Twitter: @manlyart

2 giant sized die cut stickers designed by Jason Meents

 Jason Meents

Web: http://meentsillustrated.com/

IG: @meentsillustrated

FB: @MeentsIllustrated

Twitter: @meentsillus

8x10" print, two 4x5" prints, sticker and business card from Otis aka Blaqlion

 Otis Blaqlion

IG: @blaqlion3toymaker

FB: @otis.arterberry

Twitter: @blaqlion3

Sticker set and enamel pin from Playful Gorilla (who also designed the Tenacious Toys logo and mascot)

 Playful Gorilla

Web: http://playfulgorilla.com/

IG: @playfulgorilla

FB: @playfulgorilla

Twitter: @playfulgorilla

Tenacious Toys Euro-style football club scarf, limited to 25

 Tenacious Toys

Web: tenacioustoys.com

IG: @tenacioustoys

FB: @tenacioustoysnyc

Twitter: @tenacioustoys

Enamel pin, papercraft house and greeting card by Taylored Curiosities

 Taylored Curiosities

Web: http://tayloredcuriosities.com/

IG: @tayloredcurios

FB: @tayloredcurios

Twitter: @tayloredcurios

Postcard and a couple randomly packed resin figures and magnets by UME Toys

 UME Toys

Web: http://umetoys.bigcartel.com/

IG: @richpage

FB: @umetoys

Twitter: @umetoys

Pins and stickers by We Become Monsters

 We Become Monsters

Web: http://webecomemonsters.storenvy.com/

IG: @webecomemonsters

FB: @webecomemonsters

Twitter: @webecomemonster

Multiple pin sets and stickers from Zombies & Toys

Zombies & Toys

Web: http://www.zombiesandtoys.com/

IG: @zombiesandtoys

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Zombies-Toys-90090645908/

Twitter: @zombiesandtoys

Character wall graphics from the Four Horsies of the 'Pocalypse

 Four Horses of the ‘Pocalypse by Bigshot Toyworks

Web: 4horsies.com

IG: @the4horsies

FB: @theFourHorsies

Twitter: @the4horsies

Enamel Baby Fatts pin and sticker, plus business cards from Big C aka Colin Hoffman

 Big C

Web: http://bigcisme.com/

IG: @big_c_art

FB: @BigC.artwork

Keychain/backpack hanger from Goblin Fruit Studio aka Carissa Swenson

Goblin Fruit Studio (Carissa Swenson)

Web: http://www.goblinfruitstudio.com/

IG: @goblinfruitstudio

FB: @GoblinfruitStudio

Twitter: @gfstudio

8x10" prints from Dead Hand Toys (each customer gets one or the other)

 Dead Hand Toys

Web: http://www.deadhandtoys.com/

IG: @deadhandtoys

FB: @deadhandtoys

Twitter: @deadhandtoys

5-piece sticker set from Forces of Dorkness

Forces of Dorkness

Web: http://forcesofdorkness.com/

IG: @forceodorkness

Twitter: @forceodorkness

At Tenacious Toys we realize that the vibrancy of the lowbrow art / designer toy scene is entirely dependent on the artists and small / indy businesses that consistently put interesting art out onto the market, and we are well aware that our place here in this community is secondary to the success of these artists. We hope that all of you reading this post might discover a new name in the list above, and go check them out and follow them.

PLEASE SHARE!

Each of the contributors to our packs are personal friends of ours, good people deserving of your support. Explore these artists and what they offer and you will surely find new and wonderful art to appreciate.

With love and respect,

Benny & Steph
Tenacious Toys

13in Shagghoulies by We Become Monsters drop Nov 14

For November, we have SHAGGHOULIE!

Available online at http://webecomemonsters.storenvy.com/ this Friday, 11/14, at noon Pacific time. $75USD plus shipping. 8 available.

A traditional ghoul is a desert-dwelling, flesh eating demon. In ancient times, ghouls dwelled in burial grounds and other uninhabited places. The Shagghoulie is a fiendish type of modern ghoul, residing in the Las Vegas area.

While ancient ghouls lured unwary people into the desert wastes or abandoned buildings to slay and devour them, modern Shagghoulies lure only the semi-wary, and tend to attack in highly populated areas as a group, using a swarming action.

Luckily, they no longer kill. These weirdos are content to simply eat the hair, fingernails, dry skin, and any other dead tissue of the living. The creatures also prey on young children's shoelaces, drink rum, steal credit cards, and, on holidays eat the dead. They also have a nearly fatal fashion sense, stunning their prey with their fabulous shaggadelic jumpsuits.

They are known to be mediocre public speakers and occasionally suffer from dandruff. They are great dancers but highly antisocial. Do not approach or attempt to touch them. If they become startled, the fur of their shag suits can stiffen to needle-like spines.

One of each available except Silvarr (edition of two). Roughly 13 inches tall. Articulated 1:6th scale body with custom resin hands, feet and head, and hand sewn jumpsuit. Hand cast, hand painted, articulated resin art toy / mixed media.

All orders get a free micro SLAB (while supplies last) and entered for random drawings to get a full size WBM SLAB. SLABs are our waste reduction program that turns waste resin into art. Liking www.facebook.com/webecomemonsters also adds another chance for a large size SLAB.

Slabs are running low, this release may be the last to offer them. All orders get some stickers too.

Hey look at We Become Monsters' Lil Pecker!

New We Become Monsters Release!

Lil' Pecker! A monstrously cute lil.. uh.. weiner? Johnson? Tallywacker? Cock? Tackle?

He's just unfortunately shaped, I'm sure.

Grab your lil pecker today at webecomemonsters.storenvy.com ...or handle one yourself in public, in Las Vegas at Downtown Spaces, 1800 Industrial Rd. Suite 103.

3 Inches of sheer testosterone for only $15, shipped in RANDOM COLORWAYS

We Become Monsters unleashes Dimension Hoppers!

 From one universe to the next the Dimension Hoppers by We Become Monsters have journeyed here to search out new companions for their travels.  These 5" tall resin creatures feature articulated heads and hand painted details. Available in Pink, Blue, Sol, Glow, Battle, Tundra, Swamp and Funker, you're sure to find a pal who fits right in with your universe jumping lifestyle!

Dimension Hoppers will be available Friday, July 26th at Noon EST for $55. 

All orders get a free micro SLAB (while supplies last, and supply of these is dwindling) and entered for random drawings to get a full size WBM SLAB. SLABs are our waste reduction program that turns waste resin into art. Liking www.facebook.com/webecomemonsters also adds another chance for a large size SLAB.

-The Highest Fever

@thehighestfever

7 Seal Sneak Peek: Cash Cannon's 3rd Horseman "Famine"

With a little help from some of our friends, Cash Cannon has been learning a lot about making resin figures this past few months. It's really opening up his skill set to a whole new type of artistic expression. Cash is, by trade, a tattoo artist. This is a WIP shot of his "Famine" sculpt for Menace Inc Studios' 7 Seals Blind Box Series, which will be released locally in one of my favorite states, North Carolina, on Thursday. Check the Facebook event here.

7 SEALS ARTIST ROSTER:

Alexis Rivera (Playful Gorilla) - Seal #1 The Conqueror First Horseman
Chris Moore (WeBecomeMonsters) - Seal #2 War Second Horseman
Cash Cannon - Seal #3 Famine Third Horseman
Jeff Beck - Seal #4 Death Fourth Horseman
Ricardo Luna (lunacyfx) - Seal #5 Mark of the Beast
Motorbot - Seal #6 Destruction
HX - Seal #7 The Seven Angels
Tru:Tek - "Golden Seal" Resin Piece

WHAT ARE THE 7 SEALS?

The 7 Seals are based on the biblical 7 Seals of the Apocalypse. Each of the 7 Seals being broken to usher in that level of the Apocalypse.

1st Seal - Antichrist / The Conqueror(The First of the Four Horsemen)
2nd Seal - War(The Second of the 4 Horsemen)
3rd Seal - Famine(The Third of Four Horsemen)
4th Seal - Death(The Fourth and Final Horsemen)
5th Seal - The Mark of the Beast
6th Seal - Total Global Destruction
7th Seal - The Seven Angels

Each Seal theme was given to one of these awesome resin artists for them to come up with an original sculpt of what that seal meant to them. They will each cast 7 standard versions of their design as well as 1 Chase Variant of their design.

Seal #4: Death Resin Figure by Menace Inc Studios

This is the first full reveal picture for the Death figure by Menace Inc Studios. Made for the 7 Seals Resin Blind Box Series, Death is about 4" tall with his scythe. The figure was cast in resin with an iron coating. Jeff used a special technique to rapidly rust the iron and then seal it to stop the rusting process and fix the look of the piece.

Pictured is the regular version- 1 of 7 made. There is also one chase variant that will be kept a surprise.

Another special one-off version will be part of the big giveaway at midnight. Several of the artists involved in the 7 Seals event will make one-off figures to give away at that magical hour of midnight at the event.

More details can be found at the Facebook event page for the 7 Seals Release Party. The party will take place at the Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema in Greensboro, NC.

7 SEALS ARTIST ROSTER:

Alexis Rivera (Playful Gorilla) - Seal #1 The Conqueror / First Horseman
Chris Moore (WeBecomeMonsters) - Seal #2 War / Second Horseman
Cash Cannon - Seal #3 Famine / Third Horseman
Jeff Beck - Seal #4 Death / Fourth Horseman
Ricardo Luna (lunacyfx) - Seal #5 Mark of the Beast
Motorbot - Seal #6 Destruction
HX - Seal #7 The Seven Angels

Tru:Tek - "Golden Seal" Resin Piece



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We Become Monsters NECROLAMEICON Resin release today 5pm EST

 Our buddy Christopher Moore of We Become Monsters has just announced today's NECROLAMEICON resin release! 8/10/12 at 5pm EST. $12 each at webecomemonsters.com

Necrolameicons are 2.5 inches tall and will be shipped in a random color. Also, free 2x3 mini slab while supplies last for any purchase!

Purchasers are also of course, as all buyers of We Become Monsters toys, entered for random drawings to get a 4x6 WBM Slab, our waste reduction program that turns waste resin into art. Liking www.facebook.com/webecomemonsters also adds another chance for a Slab.

These are hand made and hand cast - you may find small imperfections - this is to be expected.

We Become Monsters Skelechub Mini resin BB sale May 28

Our friend Chris Moore of We Become Monsters is releasing his new mini 2" resin sculpt of his Skelechub figure in the form of a blind box sale on May 28th! $12 gets you a blind-boxed Mini Skelechub in one of the many colorways below! 

Go to WeBecomeMonsters.com on Monday to pick a few up.

I have one in a beautiful Tenacious blue- sitting right in front of me on top of my computer! I love it!

Resin care package from We Become Monsters!

 

We were pleasantly surprised last week to receive this awesome package from Chris Moore: artist, toy maker and sponsor of this blog! Chris Moore runs We Become Monsters and his flagship character is Skelechub, a portly little beast with a sunken, skull-like face. You can see and buy a huge variety of Skelechubs here in the We Become Monsters store.

 In an effort to allow greater collectability of his Skelechub figures, Chris has developed a Mini version of the Skelechub sculpt. The Mini Skelechub is about one thrid the size of the regular Skelechub. Unpainted Minis will cost $9 or $10 when Chris starts rolling them out.

 Also in the package was a bagged and tagged severed version of the regular Skelechub's head- a nice touch that Chris poured this one in a Tenacious Blue tint! The detail work is excellent, the blue is beautiful. Chris isn't sure yet whether he'll do a run of the Severed Heads, but in my opinion, he should. Great sculpt. For now, I have the only one! I guess Chris was cleaning out the Skelechub mold when he poured in the resin, and the head that popped out looked great so he bagged & tagged it and sent it off to me!

 Personalized note on the Severed Head header tag.

 Finally in our We Become Monsters package, we got one of Chris' Slabs:

The SLABs are bascially waste resin. Every time I mix a batch and pour a mold, there is a little left over, a centimeter in the bottom of a cup, an inch, whatever. This was being thrown away. So I looked around for something I'd made that I could make a simple open mold of and at least use the resin for something. I ended up choosing a wood carving that is a few years old. They are around 4x6 and flat, so the entire back of the mold is open and I just pour any extra resin in. Eventually, it is full, and I pop it out and throw it on the slab pile, and go back to casting. 

This means random color/material combos - yours is only almost uniform blue because I started the first layer with the same resin I used on that mini skelechub, and I was trying to get Tenacious Toys blue going there. Since it is all essentially repurposed waste, and many of them will be hideous colors, I decided to make them all freebies. People who like www.facebook.com/webecomemonsters, or buy from the shop, are in the pool of people who will be selected from, randomly, every so often (as often as I can afford) to get one in the mail. People who buy and like the page essential get two chances.

Hilariously, Chris has included some ridiculous warning labels and cautionary statements on the back of the Slab packaging. Good thing he told me, too, because I was just about to run around the apartment holding my Slab and howling at the moon. 

So there ya have it- more awesome resin for my collection. Go visit We Become Monsters to see more, and be sure to Like their Facebook page and buy something from their store to be eligible to get your free Slab!

Swamp Ghoul Mickey Mouse custom by We Become Monsters

Friend of Tenacious Toys Christopher Moore (We Become Monsters) was invited to participate in PalyImaginative's Mickey Mouse custom show, using their 6" blank Mickey platform (which sadly, is not licensed for distribution in the U.S.). This is Christopher's Swamp Ghoul Mickey, which was created using acrylic, resin, epoxy, and spices on vinyl. Yes, it is spicy!

You can follow Christopher Moore here:

www.webecomemonsters.com (website)
webecomemonsters.storenvy.com (shop)
www.facebook.com/webecomemonsters (WBM Facebook page)
www.facebook.com/chrism8re (Christopher's Facebook page)
@webecomemonster (Twitter)

We Become Monsters - Series 1 featuring Skelechub and friends (Skelefella, Footlie and Stumple)

The Skelefella! Skelechub's even more flesh-challenged friend!

We Become Monsters - Series 1 featuring Skelechub and friends (Skelefella, Footlie and Stumple)

Designed, sculpted, painted and hand cast in resin and cold cast bronze by Christopher Moore ('fulci zombi' on many toy forums)

NOW ON SALE - 15% off with code 2012die through Feb 1st

www.webecomemonsters.com
webecomemonsters.storenvy.com

Prices range from $18 to $95 before shipping. Shipping in the USA is $6, International varies.

All paint schemes are unique, with the exception of the Green Hell Skelechub, which has 2 units available. DIY blanks also available in small quantities.

Footlie! This ridiculous bastard has a silly grin and huge baby feet

Stumple. No legs, useless arms. Lucky for him he's got 3 eyes, so he can see all the things he wishes he could do.

The Skelechub! A goofy little ghoul with more to love!

We're stoked to have We Become Monsters as one of our first sponsors, so please visit their site and check out all their ghoulish creations!