Monthly archive October, 2008

Jared deal x Argonaut Resins – Vladimir full release

Introducing Vladimir…
Jared deal & Argonaut Resins bring you this very limited special Halloween release!!!

Each Vladimir figure is hand cast & hand painted making each toy unique & special. Vladimir comes packed in his very own felt lined coffin display box which is also handmade, painted & numbered.  The interior of each coffin will match it’s accompanying Vlad figure.  For example… if you pull a green figure your coffin will have green details, etc.

To top it all off the figure will also come complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by Jared Deal (designer) and Eric Nocella (sculptor).  Each certificate will come in a wax sealed envelope.

The edition size is 13.  The first 10 will be made available at the Argonaut web store on Oct. 31st (Halloween) at 12 noon EST.  Each figure stands 5 inches tall with the coffin measuring 5 1/2 inches.
You get all of this for $70. plus shipping.

So forget the kids in costume, treat yourself this Halloween.  Just be sure to grab yours before the Argonaut store is sucked dry!

Toy2R USA!

Toy2R, creators of the iconics Qee series and one of the pioneers of the designer toy movement have proudly announced that they will be launching a new USA division. This will allow Toy2R to extend it’s global presence, giving both retailers and collectors easier access to it’s products.

It will also provide an opportunity for Toy2R to broaden it’s licensed products range. After the success of the Simpsons Bart Qee range a new wave of Simpsons Qees will be unleashed (pure speculation but I’m thinking this may be the Homer series?), as well as…wait for it…Sonic The Hedgehog and Little Big Planet Qee lines! Even if you’re not a fan of the commerical cross-overs you have to admit those sound pretty cool!

Well, rather than babble on about it ourselves why don’t you check out the press release from Toy2R HQ after the jump! It’s long but it’s quite an interesting read, giving an nice insight into the future and past of this toy giant!

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TOY TOKYO presents Mr. Sisson’s – IDLE HANDS

Idle Hands is the vinyl debut of incredible artist Dylan Sisson. 10″ tall, 3 colorways, only 500 pieces. It will be up for pre-order soon at Toytokyo.com.

Toy Break episode #51!

Toy Break 51 is up! This week we have Beetlejuice and the Dread Pirate Roberts from NECA, On Location with TADO, a look at Baby Tattooville, and much more! Click the picture to watch!

LIFT Detroit Mad*L by Tristan Eaton

Looky what we spied on MAD’s flickr! The first look at the Detroit Mad*L exclusive to LIFT. You might be thinking this design looks familiar, that’s probably because it’s featured on the Mad*L Citizens show flier, an exhibition of customised 10″ Mad*L figures by artists from all over!

Really digging the simplistic red and white colour scheme with the deceptively intricate design. Sadly we don’t know anything about prices or run numbers, if anyone has more info please feel free to send it to us!

Pfrancisco – Painting Process video


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I don’t know about you but I always enjoy watching an artist at work, giving an insight into the process of how they create. Pfrancisco is fast becoming a well know name in the custom toy scene for his amazing chimpanzees and skills with a brush! He’s joined up with AXHanimation to create this video of him at work creating his piece for the APW Record Show.

Check it out!

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Computer Arts Projects – Character and Toy design issue

The new issue of Computer Arts Projects (116 – 9th Oct) is a special character and toy design issue, with cover art by James Jarvis.  We got the chance to voice our opinions in an article on ‘Crazy Bones‘ and on the vinyl toy world :] It’ll be a great read for vinyl lovers/collectors/artists aswell as those who may not aware of any of it (for shame).

(big thanks to Tom, Dom and Al for getting in touch with us)