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Do not miss the official launch of the new book from Hell’O Monsters @ think.21!
This Saturday, 26/09 from 14:00 to 18:00.
The group will be holding an exclusive book signing.
The Carnival of Charlatans – Hell’O Monsters book launch
We Ain’t Plastic show – Reactor 88
With only 8 days left until the We Ain’t Plastic show – it was only fitting to focus on totem customizer Ryan Crippen aka Reactor 88.
A regular in the field of creating cool customs, Ryan has probably done most DIY figures at one point or another. His unique style set him apart from other artist. With a unique, almost historic style of creating original looking totems – each design is a work of art that takes the admirer on an incredible journey. To see more of Ryan’s amazing work – head over to his Flicker site.
Jay222 Custom 16″ Qees for We Ain’t Plastic Event
Keep an eye on your Qees because Jay222 is out and about and striking at will! Check out his latest video creation detailing the customization of TWO 16″ Qees. Jay shows off his amazing creativity and scary vision as he takes two unsuspecting innocent Qees, Pablo & Francisco, on a serious trip. Featuring special guest (kidnapper) Dj Qbert!
These two bad boys were customized exclusively for the upcoming WE AIN’T PLASTIC Qee Exhibit, October 2nd – being held in the hometown of Toy2R USA’s headquarters – Lincoln, Nebraska.
Samurai King – 2PetalRose
Samurai King by Liam
Hand made and Hand painted Resin Figure.
Size: With Base and Helmet aprox 6.5 inches
Release Date: October 16
Pre-order available (e-mail for info)
Limited to 20 pieces worldwide
Price: £60 + Postage
Features a 2 sided base so you can have the print or plain black felt.
Loving this awesome set of hand made figures from 2PetalRose, outstanding craftsmanship once again, could swear it was a production piece if I didn’t know otherwise. The little touches like the string helmet strap and the hokusai base print definitely make each piece worth the money.
Sushibot by Pez Banana
Jose Lorenzo Pacheco is an illustrator and designer from Venezuela working under the moniker PEZ BANANA. Sushibot is his first designer toy, now available for preorder at PatchTogether’s store!
Do you like sushi?
Do you love robots?
Now they come to life together in the form of cute, quirky -and occasionally mischievous- little robots!
Sushibots can be whatever and whoever you like, but they start out as three of the most popular varieties of makizushi: Alaskabot (alaska roll), Ebibot (ebi roll), and Calibot (california roll).
Sushibots are ready to fill your day with coolness, love, and flavor! (and a hint of fresh geekiness).
Quantity needed for production: 20
Price before production start: $29.95
Price after prototype made: $35
Height: 5.5 inch
Medium: Resin
Love, Peace, Happiness and Death – Sickboy’s Temple
“Nobody said it was going to be easy, and this definitely wasn’t. I’ve been laughed at by model makers, sneered at by spotty adolescents from Games Workshop, breathed in enough turpentine to keep a glue sniffer happy for years, and ruined my best shirt at the printers. But I couldn’t let this one slip through the net. Now, ten years from the day I first decided to spray a red and yellow temple instead of my name on walls from here to Bangkok, I have immortalised the temple as a 3D resin hand-painted model.”
After much blood, sweat and tears, Sickboy presents his very first limited edition collectable Hand-Cast Resin Temple Models.
Produced as a four-strong series representing Love, Peace, Happiness and Death, each edition is a super-exclusive run of 25 and features an emblem of one of Sickboy’s signature symbols: a heart, a peace sign, an acid face or a skull. The highly-anticipated 3D Temples are produced in the red and yellow Sickboy colour palette (painted red with a yellow resin), are hand-signed and numbered, and are presented in a special screen-printed box.
Size: 140 (w) x 120 (d) x 110mm (h) Weight: 800g +
Editions: Love = Edition of 25, Peace= Edition of 25, Happiness= Edition of 25 and Death = Edition of 25
Authenticity: Signed and numbered by the artist
£150.00 + P&P
Available via http://sickboy.aerosolcolours.com
Patricio Oliver x Kidrobot – Cucos Minis
From the dark recesses of Patricio Oliver’s mind come the unique and bizarre group of children called the Cucos. Led by the elusive and sinister Cursed Twins, these 3-inch terrors retail for $9.95 each and torment Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers on October 22.
Vinyl Art Comes to Life on the iPhone with Polyghost
The legend of POLYGHOST is one that has been bubbling below the surface for a year – patiently awaiting just the right moment, and just the right platform, to share an infectious vitality with a world in desperate need of universal goodness. Civilization can now breathe a collective sigh of relief as POLYGHOST has arrived and the platform of choice is none other than the iPhone.
Harnessing the creative brilliance of pop culture’s acclaimed artists and toy designers – such as Tim Biskup, FriendsWithYou and DEVILROBOTS – POLYGHOST is an alternate 3D digital experience where the most sought after vinyl characters come to life through a dynamic and interactive app. The globally renowned work of Biskup, FriendsWithYou and DEVILROBOTS has become a transcendent fixture of both contemporary art and designer toy trends. From gallery exhibits at the MoMA to custom painted limited editions at Comic-Con, these gifted visionaries have provided the lifeblood of a thriving art scene that’s quickly becoming an integral element of mainstream pop culture.
Hit the jump for full info and app features..
Mimushi – Wood is the new vinyl?
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“These wooden figurines are meticulously crafted by hand, one by one. Although they have similarities, none of them looks the same as the next one, making each piece as unique as it gets. Due to its meticulous process and dedication, we are only able to produce up to 80 a month; to date only 119 have been produced, and we’ve moved on to the next series. Quantities, as you can see, are very limited, and unlike other limited editions, this is not deliberate; it’s just the nature of it. Whoever gets their hands on one of these, will enjoy a true collectible that very few people in the world will be able to have. Oh, and an added bonus: the box is a fine work of art in itself!”
Really awesome character work/form (hopefully we’ll see some great custom work) and eco-friendly considerations from Mimushi, who says vinyl has to be vinyl? What with Kidrobot’s wooden Dunnys too maybe we’re set to see an increase in wooden and eco-friendly toys. Nothing but goodness if the standard of work is as high as produced here.
We Ain’t Plastic Qee Exhibit
TOY2R announces the WE AIN’T PLASTIC Qee Exhibit being held in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 2nd. (6-11pm)
Over 40 artist from the Lincoln and Omaha area are submitting customized 8″ DIY Qees for this exhibit celebrating the first anniversary of the TOY2R US division. This event will showcase some of the hottest design talent in the Midwest area and will serve as the launch for the 2010 Qee Worldwide Tour which celebrates the 15th Anniversary of TOY2R!
In addition, special guest artists are submitting original Qee customs from across the country, including Jay222′s Twin 16″ Qee creation, Pablo y Francisco!
TOY2R will be showcasing some of their newest releases and some surprises, not to be missed!
The event will be held at The Public (11th and O St. inside The Black Market). DJ Nost and DJ Trinidad will be battling it out. There will also be lots of free giveaways and special door prizes – so don’t miss out.
Hit the jump for a full list of artists and special guest artists..
Reservoir Dogs x Qee Project
TOY2R announces the concepts that were originally seen during Toy Fair earlier this year are now available. In collaboration with Lionsgate, TOY2R has put together an “inspired by” assortment based on the look, theme and classic moments from Quentin Tarantino’s debut 1992 film, Reservoir Dogs.
In celebration of this milestone movie and in honor of Tarantino’s current box office hit, Inglourious Basterds, TOY2R is proud to release this Qee Collection. First up are the 2.5″ Qees – a 25pc blind box collection. From Mr. Black to Mr. White – the gang is all here!
Also available are Mr. Black, Mr. Brown, and Mr. White in 8″ Qee form. Window boxed and ready for display.
