Monthly archive September, 2008

CrisRose – Runcible Edition A – 7″ Resin Robot

Some really beautiful handmade resign figures from Cris Rose, available now :)

“Runcible is a gentle, nature-loving robot ,who has found himself in a world without humans or robots. Nature has reclaimed the planet, so he tends the plants and animals while trying to find out what happened to the family he was part of…

Each Edition has something different cast into the clear head, the visual representation of what Runcible is thinking of as he has no voice. Edition A has a leaf, the most basic element of plant life.

I will have all 5 plus a special “Grandfather” one off custom, available for preorder on Sunday 28.08.09 @ 18:00 GMT via www.crisrose.co.uk! RRP is £39.99/$74 for the regular release, and £120 for the “Grandfather” version.”

hit the jump for a backstory, info on future releases, and making of images :]

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BWANA SPOONS “Hunt and Gather” – Artoyz Paris

Bwana Spoons was raised in the woods. He likes moss and Lego and monsters. When he was a little one he would draw detailed crayon renderings of all his favorite Star Wars figures.
When he was older he lost them all in a battle with a mildew giant. He likes making zines and comics and paintings and silk-screened prints and designing toys and making things with rainbows and animals. Recently Bwana was bitten by the textile bug. He has designed shoes for Converse, and Dekline, tees for Giant Robot, and MonsieurT., and baby strollers for Bumbleride.
Over the years he has worked on and/or created several zines and comics. “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Fuckin’ Moonshine” was the first and longest running; his most recent projects include Pencil Fight, and Soft Smooth Brain, and the upcoming Welcome to Forest Island.

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Thirsty? – Halloween release – Jared Deal x Argonaut Resins


Lunartik’s Self Army

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Hmm…I guess you can send your unwanted or unneeded platform toys to Lunartik for him to transform into a custom Self Army.  If you want more than the info above, you’ll have to contact the artist.

Via Plastic&Plush

Cyclops & Oni Dogs

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Zakkamono has announced a pair of exclusive, limited edition vinyl figures: Cyclops and Oni Dogs.   These are made by Realxhead of Japan for Zakkamono.  Each stands 7" tall and comes bagged with a header card.  They are limited to only 20 sets and go on sale today (September 20th).

Via Plastic&Plush

Collect Something – Rotofugi Ad

The internet is possibly the most glorious of man’s creations, allowing us to communicate with the world, learn new things and entertain ourselves for hours at work when the boss isn’t looking. It is however, predominantly full of pap. But pap, this is not! This my friends is, at least from what I can gather, a work of sheer genius!

It is the new Rotofugi online ad. The concept was created by a small ad agency local to Rotofugi called Country Club Chicago, produced by RSA Films and directed by Acne Films. The commercial was the prize in a contest sponsored by National Cinemedia, but never really saw the light of day other than it’s recent posting online. Which is why I decided to post it here also, as I feel it and all it’s creators deserve for the world to see this splediferous creation!

So without further ado… check it out HERE!

Four New Thundermutts from Thunderdog Studios!


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Thunderdog Studios have just released 4 new Thundermutts designs, each limited to just 100 pieces.
Featuring designs by Tristan Eaton, Stephen Bliss, Andrew Rae & Dave Needham, randomly inserted inside the heads are a series of printed dollar bills, only 30 in every 100 will contain a dollar!

Ok so yeah anyone who follows Thundermutts will know these are not exactly ‘new’ designs as such, they are old designs released in a new silver and black colourway. Also I have no idea what ‘printed dollar bills’ means. Are they real dollar bills or has Thunderdog started printing money? I’m not sure but they’re but pretty cool nonetheless!

If you want one, head over the the Thunderdog Store and grab one for a mere $30 (+p&p) now!

Format x Monster Factory – Clive, the Format mascot

Format and Monster Factory collaborate to produce Clive, the Format mascot. Clive enjoys double-riding bicycles, collecting buttons, non-chalantly striking poses, and brunch. Currently train-hopping throughout North America, Clive is extremely shy, so please give him a big hug when you see him.

LaFraise x VinylAbuse – Characters Contest // Sept15th

The next upcoming contest is a tag team supreme with La Fraise and ourselves – submissions will be open September 15th.

Here’s abit about the basic premise of the awesomeness that is La Fraise:

laFraise.com is Europe’s biggest T-Shirt design competition. Five to eight designs are chosen every week from over 100 daily submissions to be printed and sold from the site. laFraise.com respects designers: our shirts are strictly limited to 500 per design for which winning designers get 1000 €!… More here

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The theme will be “characters” in any sort of setting. Now we are looking for full-blown original characters. No known characters such as Snoopy or Batman, keep it original!

Now I’ll get to the stuff you guys really care about. We’ll select 3 winners, each will receive 1500 Euros plus a “goodie bag” of vinyl toys from VinyAbuse.

The winning T-shirt designs will each be printed in limited runs of 500 and one lucky winner will be selected for a VinylAbuse feature/interview.

You can submit as many times as you like but keep in mind that we’ll be screening the submissions for quality

So to recap:

  • ”Characters” is the theme (your own original characters)
  • Submissions open September 15th-29th here on laFraise EU
  • 3 winners, all at 1500 Euros a goodie bag of vinyl toys

Have fun!!

art by J3Concepts

Jumping Brain – Lapolab

Hand made of hi quality resins at the secret Lapo Laboratories

  • 6 parts: 2 halves, 1 hipofisis and 3 pegs to fit the halves
  • Includes certificate of autenticity signed and numbered
  • Dimensions:
  • Height: 3″
  • Base: 6″ x 5″
  • Weight: 5,5gr boxed


Editions:

  • White Promo edition: limited to 50
  • RGB set edition: limited to 120 (3 figures: red, green and blue). There are 10 special Bread and Butter Barcelona 08 sets with an extra bonus.
  • DIY edition: limited to 300

Really looking forward to the release of Jumping Brain, it’s great to see a truly unique toy that also stands out as an original base for DIY amongst the plethora of animal shaped DIY bases, looking forward to what the customisers do with it :D

Mighty Monskey Series 2.5 Giveaway Contest

Would you like to get your hands on the series 2.5 Monskeys and the Giant Monskey plus the limited edition Super Art Fight Monskey designed by Nick Borkowicz?

Now’s your chance! Enter the Mighty Monskey Series 2.5 Giveaway contest and you could be the very proud owner of seven freaking awesome toys!

Here are the rules. To enter, simply add a comment to this post @ AngryZenMaster. Be sure to include your real email when filling out the comment form. Comments will be collected until September 19, midnight EST. A random number generator will be used to pick the winner who will be announced September 20. One entry per person. Past winners, please sit this one out. Duplicate entries will be void.

TADO – Lily: The Littlest Cannibal @ MagicPony

Magic Pony is pleased to present Lily: The Littlest Cannibal, a special art exhibition and exclusive toy release and signing with acclaimed British artist-duo Tado.

Set in a slick, surreal enchanted landscape, Lily: The Littlest Cannibal is filled with smiling mountain peaks, bouncy monster mushrooms, pirate bears, winking faces and drooling fangs. It’s an anthropomorphized world: both cute and ferocious, cuddly and vicious.

A dynamic interplay of media, the show comprises paintings, drawings and prints, along with wooden sculpture, installation, plush, and two new toy releases.