Monthly archive November, 2008
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Tins for Tots – Kid Kustoms x Wheaty Wheat x PPG

by Unsung Zero on Nov 30, 2008 • No Comments

Kid Kustoms is collaborating with PPG industries and Wheaty Wheat Studios to bring you completely new medium and international forum to display your talents.

They have invited the world’s best hot rod stripers, street artists, illustrators, air brushers, graphic designers, and cartoonists to compete in one of 3 categories to generate awareness and resources for this year’s charitable organizations. Participation is by invite only.

“What we are doing is the first undertaking of its kind. It blurs the bounds between art mediums, the automotive world, fashion, technology and juvenile product realm. We are practicing the art of science through aesthetic appeal, functional design and thought provoking reason” says Jamie Coblentz, president of Kid Kustoms and Pinstripe Prep.

Five charities were selected to be the beneficiaries for this year’s event. The reason being was to ensure that the participants feel they are contributing to a cause they feel close to. The organizations chosen to be the recipients of the goodwill are: One is Greater than None, UNICEF, Sacred Circle, Action Against Hunger and Conservation International.

Hit the jump for more info and the full artist list

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The wait is almost over

by Unsung Zero on Nov 30, 2008 • 2 Comments

At long last the wait is almost over for the Noferin Pecan Pals. Each one of these is limited to just 200 and are made from good old enviroment friendly wood.
There are 5 so far that we have seen (unsure if more are to come or not) and they range from a 4.5″ to an impressing 9″

So make sure you pop over to the Noferin site and join their mailing list for more updates and news as it happens. Let’s face it you don’t want to miss out on these babies.

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SKULLBOX – brainstrikers ARTDENKA

by Unsung Zero on Nov 27, 2008 • No Comments

brainstrikers ARTDENKA is “the character factory” which keep producing a pop and crazy characters every day. They develop awesome PUNKROCK, HORROR and SPLATTER characters :D

ARTDENKA’s vinyl toy “SKULLBOX” is complete and the distribution was started by DKE TOYS.

Here’s the info:
SKULLBOX is made in JAPAN high quality.
Standing at approx 4 inches tall and with 7 points of articulation (both wrists, arms,
legs, and waist) this little guy packs a punch. Includes sticker & postcard. Edition size of 350.

Stay tuned for further updates from ARTDENKA

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ToyBreak episode 56: Long!

by Unsung Zero on Nov 27, 2008 • 43 Comments

Download – wmv (windows media) :: mp4 (ipod friendly) :: small mp4 (smaller, lower res)

Show Notes – Follow along for the 9″ Warriors by Mezco, TMNT Mini Figures by Playmates, Big Bob Slug by Frank Kozik, coupon codes, news, and much more! Start steeping some soothing green tea and tune in for a Toy Break!

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VTN Exclusives – Doktor A & Kathie Olivas

by Unsung Zero on Nov 26, 2008 • No Comments

3DRetro announced some Vinyl Toy Network Exclusives.  Above, from MINDstyle, Doktor A‘s Stephen Le Pod is limited to a run of 96 pieces and will sell for $79.99.  The Scavenger piece from Kathie Olivas will be $15 at the show.

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Seasons Greetings from Sevensheaven

by Unsung Zero on Nov 26, 2008 • No Comments

This image comes with a message from Metin and Natasja:

A globally warm X-Mas and New Year’s greeting from Sevensheaven.nl and Artylicious.com.
Why do we already bring you this greeting at the end of November? For two reasons:

1: Those who also want to send a unique Sevensheaven X-Mas / New Year’s greeting to family, friends and/or clients can order that up to and including the 15th of December. The result can then still be created and if desired also be printed in time.

2: With this greeting we also notify you in time that Sevensheaven and Artylicious are approaching a rest-break from Monday the 22nd of December until Monday the 5th of January. Assignments that have to be completed before our break can be requested up to and including monday the 15th of December.

Best regards,
Metin & Natasja

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Also keep in mind that Metin has ventured to patchtogether and you can now vote for some of his designs to be made into toys. Although still working with crazy label he has too many ideas for them to produce so here’s your chance to have some of his other brain children manifested.

Events / Vinyl Toys

Monster Burp release and 30% Off

by Unsung Zero on Nov 26, 2008 • No Comments 

Just a quick note.  Monster Burp will be released on 11/28/08 Friday.
Also, enjoy a Crazy Offer of 30% discount (on any purchase over $10)
on this one day only event!  Remember to enter coupon code "THANKS"
during checkout.

http://wookieweb.com/store
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Coraline site running

by Unsung Zero on Nov 21, 2008 • No Comments

Ok so I realize that the Coraline movie is nothing to do with vinyl toys (though I’m sure there will be many toys made from this film) but I figure that everyone visiting this site likes vinyl toys and vinylabuse.com and therefor has good taste. And as such will love Neil Gaiman’s work including his fantastic book “Coraline”. And if we are to follow on from that I assume all of you will be interested in the soon to be released (Feb 2009) stop animation film.

The website coraline.com requires passwords. The only ones I know of (unsure if there are more) are as follows:

stopmotion
buttoneyes
moustachio
puppetlove
armpithair
sweaterxxs

Each will lead to a short video including a various interviews and trailers. Awesome to watch.

Events / VA Announcement / Vinyl Toys

Burp Monster by Crazy Label x Peskimo

by Unsung Zero on Nov 21, 2008 • No Comments

I love this toy. Andy Woo was kind enough to send one over and although the plan was to photograph it myself once I saw this photo on the Crazy Label site I fell in love with it and decided I had to use it instead.

This is a Peskimo design which will go very well with your Bamboozoo colleciton if you have one. And if not it is a gorgeous piece by itself. The translucent ghost like burp is perfectly opaque and wonderfully balanced.

It is 6″ tall, limited to 800, released late november and the best part of this toy is that it’s a mere $29 making is affordable which, with the economy as it is, is a welcome change from some other toy companies that charge the earth for their collectables.
Each toy also comes with a mini poster featuring Monster Burp and on the reverse side has a short comic strip and a mini game. What more can you want.

Andy has also just popped up some photos of the clay models for the very exiting Treeson mini figure blind boxes.

People who know me know that I have an unhealthy obsession with Bubi’s Treeson toys so I nearly wet myself with exitement when I saw these. We will try our best to keep you informed of the Treeson Blind Box news but in the mean time (well, from late November onwards) feel free to treat yourselves to the Burp Monster. Take my word for it, it’s even better in person.

New Release / Show Exclusive / Store Exclusive / Vinyl Toys

Carnival Cartoons – Pierce the Human Pincushion and Nathan the Dog-Faced Boy

by Unsung Zero on Nov 16, 2008 • No Comments

“Pierce and Dogboy are the Carney family mischief makers!  Pierce is the quintessential bratty younger brother, and Dogboy is Pierce’s pal, a loving pet, and…  a fur covered wingman!  Pierce relishes his gross-out gig as “The Human Pincushion” in the family sideshow act.  (He’s got more holes than a boardwalk put-put course).  When Dogboy isn’t doing double duty as the family’s household hound, and Pierce’s partner in crime, he wows the crowds at Barker’s sideshow with his furry face  and outrageous animal antics!”

These are Jared Deal & Garnet Syberg-Olsen‘s next 2 characters in their on going “Carneys” line.  Both characters sculpted by Eric Nocella Diaz.

The 2 characters (Pierce the Human Pincushion) and (Nathan the Dog-Faced Boy) will be packaged together.
There will be 5 colorways released throughout the year.  The first being the 3D Retro VTN exclusive.  This edition is a mixture of black matte & black gloss with metallic gold logos & details.  Pierce comes complete with 5 actual piercings (2 in each ear & one in left brow).

Edition sizes are as follows:
3D Retro exclusive – 50 PCS.
Plastic and Plush exclusive – 50 PCS.
Monkeyhouse Toys exclusive – 50 PCS
Carnival Cartoons Web Exclusive – 100 PCS
Carnival Cartoons Classic edition – 250 PCS

Pierce stands aprox. 5.5″ tall while Nathan stands at 4″
Set will come complete w/ signed mini print!

Only 50 of this edition so get em before the carnival leaves town!!!  Next stop VTN!!!

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REVIEW: DarkHorseComics – Flocked Domo

by Unsung Zero on Nov 16, 2008 • No Comments

The Domo Zombie Apocalypse has begun!

Following the success of DarkHorseComics‘ 8″ Domo series, is a second series of Domo flocked vinyl figures this time at 5.5″.

The 5.5″ Domo flocked vinyl figure comes in five colors: Classic Brown (limited edition), Olive Green (shown – limited edition of 800), Ruby Red (limited edition of 800), Earl Grey (limited edition of 800), and Polar White (limited edition of 500).

Domo who?:
Domo (どーもくん Dōmo-kun) is the mascot of Japan’s NHK television station, appearing in several 30 second stop-motion sketches shown as station identification during shows.

Domo is described as “a strange creature that hatched from an egg.” Domo’s favorite food is Japanese-style meat and potato stew, and he has a strong dislike for apples, due to an unexplained mystery in his DNA. Domo can only communicate via producing a low-pitched noise which sounds somewhat like his own name, but other characters appear to understand him. Domo-kun is known to pass gas repeatedly when nervous or upset. Domo also likes music, particularly Guitar Wolf and MAX, two real-life bands.

Hit the Jump for the review

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Monster Workshop – Adopt a monster

by Unsung Zero on Nov 15, 2008 • No Comments

Some new arrivals have just come into Monster Workshop, now available for adoption.
The new blog features up-to-date developments at Monster Workshop, including new arrivals and latest raid information.

Love these lil dudes, real fluffy and kinda cute but with that weird ugly edge. Check out Stitches and Glue for more of Paul Vincett’s work

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