Monthly archive June, 2009
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Deinos from Bard Vandal!

by Okkle on Jun 30, 2009 • No Comments

Once again we have discovered a fantastic new hand-made resin figure for your viewing pleasure! Deinos are the creation of Norwegian designer Bard Vandal. So far there are 5 colours of Deinos (the purple and blacks being my favourites), and 5 of each colour planned for production.

The first batch of Deinos will be released and sold at Bard’s solo show called the “The Birth of Deinos” which will be in New York on the 14-17th of July at Ouchi Gallery. And this will be the only chance to get a hold of a Deino for a couple of months, so if you want to grab one before anyone else be sure to get down to the show!

Tech specs:

* 5” tall (13 cm)
* twistable head
* sculpted in Maya on a Mac
* printed on a Eden 260V PolyJet 3d-printer
* molded and cast in a kitchen in Norway
* hand-painted
* official product of the dark lord*
* technically, this is a lie

Read on for individual Deino pics and the story of Deinos :)

Vinyl Toys

The Bristol Museum Vs Bansky

by Okkle on Jun 27, 2009 • No Comments

Banksy, a pioneer in modern art pushing the boundaries with his combination of graffiti and fine art poking fun and making policatal statements – the great artist of our time….or supremely over-rated? Whichever side you take you can’t deny Banksy’s work has done a great deal for art in our generation, bringing the acceptance of graffiti as a real form of art and causing much debate and controversy. Banksy is now, at least here in the UK, a household name.

The story goes, as I’m sure you have all heard, that the museum was closed for a day and all staff sent home, and in secret Banksy was brought in to install his works in secret and ended up wreaking his trademark style havoc across the entire building. So is it really all that much? Or is it just a few stencils here and there? Well, it’s actually a surprisingly large quantity of work hidden across every single room of the museums 3 floors along with the actual exhibiton in the gallery, the animatronic work from his ‘Pet Shop’ in the states brought over and filling the main hall, and an anarchic setup in the entrance hall.

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Artist / Customs / Exhibition / Graphics / Illustration

Monster Workshop @ the Cut-Click Exhibition

by Unsung Zero on Jun 27, 2009 • No Comments

via the inbox:

Just wanted to inform you of some new Monsters that are featuring at the upcoming Cut-Click anniversairy exhibition, showcasing works by contributing artists to the online art and design magazine, Cut-Click

The show commences on the 29th of June- 25th July at the Abbey Walk Gallery, Grimsby. Featuring interesting and diverse works that will give the viewer a unique opportunity to see a shared dialogue concerning the nature of global, contemporary art and design.

Events / News / Other / Toybreak Episodes / Vinyl Toys

ToyBreak – Episode 82: Smell My Box

by Unsung Zero on Jun 24, 2009 • No Comments

wmv (windows media) :: mp4 (ipod friendly) :: small mp4 (low res) :: mp3 (audio)

Show Notes – Join us while we check out Spencer Hibert’s Miigii, Domo from Toy2R, Skullbox from Artdenka and much more! Stir up your oatmeal and join us for a Toy Break!

Artist / New Release / Vinyl Toys

Mez-Itz – Comic Book Hellboy

by Unsung Zero on Jun 17, 2009 • No Comments


Mezco‘s beloved Mez-Itz return in a larger six inch form. These newly resized creations are the hot new item in the world of designer vinyl for 2009.

Based on the artwork of Mike Mignola, this limited edition Hellboy Mez-Itz captures the essence of the comic book Hellboy from his sawed-off horns to his posable tail. Standing six inches tall, with six points of articulation, this limited edition figures comes complete with Hellboy’s legendary gun, the Samaritan.

Hellboy Mez-It is available at
http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=730
as well as at the Mezco booth at SDCC in July 2009!

Artist / Events / Exhibition / News / Other / signing / Vinyl Toys

DGPH World Tour

by Unsung Zero on Jun 17, 2009 • 14 Comments

DGPH prepares a big tour, with lots of activities.

Taiwan.
July 9 – 10th . Taipei toy Festival Signing and live painting at Adfunture booth.
And the Topo comic Prerelease!
July 11 – 12th. Workshop at Xue Xue, Taipei
July 13 -16th . Workshop at Wenzao Institute, Kaohsiung
Exhibtion in Kaohsiung

Japan.
July 18th . One UP! store exhibtion, Tokyo including original pieces, the prerelease of the Tsuchi figure + Topo Comic .

USA.
July 23 – 26th . San Diego Comicon, CA. Signing toys at the Munkyking booth and presenting the TOPO comic as many other new products like prints and screeprints.

And the coming events!
Argentina. August 13th . Presentation of TOPO comic at Moebius space, Buenos Aires
Chile. August 28th. Sudala, Santiago de Chile. Workshops and conference
Brasil. Mini expo at Bello horizonte and Rio de Janeiro

Artist / Preorder / Vinyl Toys

UP x Sam Flores Dragon Boy Available for Presale

by Unsung Zero on Jun 17, 2009 • No Comments


Upper Playground is proud to present the newest in a series of vinyl figures slated for release in 2009 – Dragon Boy designed by Sam Flores. Known for his signature characters and fusing them with Asian motifs, Flores’ Dragon Boy fuses his influences in this new groundbreaking figure. “I’ve been traveling [to]…a lot of places in Asia; I pick up a lot of things, styles and aesthetics. I’m infatuated with the beauty and architecture…the lines and attention to detail of everything.” (Interview with Modart).

Unlike most other vinyl figures, the Dragon Boy is made up of 3 pieces creating the illusion of the dragon floating through the clouds. The figure measures 10” tall and the head, midsection and tail feature extremely detailed gradient blends. Dragon Boy will come housed in a double-sided window box with a scenic insert card. Limited to 500 units, Dragon Boy is slated to release in early September but is available for presale beginning Monday, June 15, 2009, on the Upper Playground web store.

New Release / Vinyl Toys

DEVILROBOTS – 4″ Strawberry TO-FU

by Unsung Zero on Jun 10, 2009 • 17 Comments

News has leaked that the just released 4-inch Strawberry TO-FU has a love for bubble gum!
4-inch Strawberry TO-FU has been spotted on the streets blowing a big bubble of gum – yes, even in Sunny Singapore (where bubble gum is a no-no)!

Sources say that super sweet-faced 4-inch Strawberry TO-FU picked up this hobby from a fellow vinyl celebrity (no prizes for guessing who), and has been keeping it a secret for months. 4-inch Strawberry TO-FU loves the sensation of popping bubble gum, which often leaves her excited for more!

“Both Play Imaginative and the DEVILROBOTS believe that bubble gum loving 4-inch Strawberry TO-FU will connect with bubble gum lovers the world over!” Mr. Jacky Teo, Business Development & Marketing Director at Play Imaginative commented.

4-inch Strawberry TO-FU was just released in conjunction with the opening of the flagship Play Imaginative store in Iluma. Following the popularity of the 2.5-inch Strawberry PLAY TO-FU, Play Imaginative produced a 4-inch version of the highly sought after mini vinyl celebrity, also designed by The DEVILROBOTS from Japan.

Artist / Character Design / Customs / Hand Made / New Release / Resin / Vinyl Toys

MONSTREHERO gets SHINY AND SWIRLY

by Unsung Zero on Jun 10, 2009 • 15 Comments

MONSTREHERO is proud to announce our first collaboration with toy painter extraordinaire Dead Presidents. There are 6 unique candy-colored customs, three Victim #2s and three Intergaladiators, all pimped out in Dead Pres’ signature pinstriping and glitterly glossy finishes.

Also available, our newest endeavour in resin pouring; the Swirly gang! These guys are painstakingly hand rotated to achieve an extremely unique effect. These are pure resin, no paint folks (they do have a nice glossy coat to make ‘em pop). Three Victim #2s and two Intergaladiators are for sale.

All of these new toys will be available Friday, June 12th at 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern, and only at the MONSTRESHOP.

New Release / Vinyl Toys

Treeson & Other Stories new mini series from Crazy Label

by Okkle on Jun 9, 2009 • 19 Comments

Crazy Label always seem to please with their releases, espcially with the lovable Treeson by Bubi Au Yeung, and this new mini series is no exception! Unlike other Treeson releases this series focusses not only on the big feller but on the other characters from the stories including Ren and Newspaper Boy to name a couple.

The series will be blindbox style and is set to be released at Tapei Toy Festival 2009!

Read on to see pictures of ratios and box art!

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Artist / Character Design / News / Vinyl Toys / Website

PatchTogether x Okkle – Skonk

by Unsung Zero on Jun 4, 2009 • No Comments


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We at Patch Together teamed up with OKKLE, a UK artist and well known for his outstanding customs to bring you one of his characters the “SKONK”.

Available now for preorder to stores/wholesale only.
If we’ll reach a minimum quantity of 5 orders (each 10 units per colorway) we will start production and bring this character to life as a 6 inch figure made of resin.

preorders, prices and requests for other colorways trough VISEone@patchtogether.eu

note: Nocturnal SKONK colorway already reserved.

Hit the jump for more info on Okkle and SKONK..

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Character Design / Hand Made / Other / Paper Toys / Prints / Canvas

JELLYFACE for WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2009

by Unsung Zero on Jun 4, 2009 • 10 Comments

The 5th of June is the World Environment Day (WED) established by the UN General Assembly in 1972.

JELLYFACE wants to contribute this important event whit three new friends of the family: CHLO RO and PHYLL.
JELLY CHLO RO PHYLL are downloadable paper toys created to say how important is planting more trees; they also invite you to use your face for environmental issues.

If you like Jellyface you’ll love their new friends and you will plant your tree!

Visit jellyface.net for more information and please… use recycled paper!

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