Monthly archive March, 2010
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Kick-Ass figures from Mezco Toyz

by Unsung Zero on Mar 29, 2010 • No Comments

“Kick-Ass”, the action-adventure movie from Lionsgate and Matthew Vaughn, is a twisted high-octane adventure that redefines the “super hero” genre, based on the popular comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

Kick-Ass 1/12 scale 6” action figure from Mezco Toyz captures the essence of “Kick-Ass”; armed with two billy-clubs, and wearing signature suit and mask.

Hit-Girl, a.k.a. Mindy Mc Cready is an 11 year-old pig-tailing wearing waif with the fighting skills of a ninja. This little super hero proves she has some real kick- ass skills.

The 1/12 Scale action figure features Hit-Girl in her signature plaid skirt, purple wig and cape. Armed with a pair of butterfly knives, and her double Gitano bladed mindy stick.

Ships – October 2010.

New Release / News / Other / Vinyl Toys

SkullyBoom dips into PRO AUDIO

by Unsung Zero on Mar 28, 2010 • No Comments

The SB-250 SkullyBoom (also nicknamed “Biggy Skulls”) is a jumbo sized version of the SB1 portable speaker which releases the first week of April.

In its current form, the SB250 is driven with a Dayton Audio PMA250 plate amp.  The amp’s mixer features 2 MIC inputs and a Line-in port for playing off of iPods or other generic music devices.   The amp also has a speaker out for simple daisy-chaining of multiple units when things need to get really crazy.  The subwoofer is a 12” Eminence coupled with a tweeter providing full range dynamic sound that knocks.

Features/Specs

• 250 Watts driven to an Eminence 12” full range loudspeaker
• Hand laid fiberglass shell inspired from the DIY Skully vinyl toy
• 2 MIC inputs and one line-in for iPod/MP3/CD/Laptop/Turntable/Mixer compatibility
• On board mixer for each input
• Built in bass/treble adjustment knobs
• Custom features made-to-order
• Two feet tall/50 lb. weight
• Runs direct off standard 110V A/C

Artist / Character Design / News / Vinyl Toys

Skelanimals x Qee 2.5″ Artist Series Collection

by Unsung Zero on Mar 25, 2010 • No Comments

Toy2R proudly announces the line up of talented artists participating in the upcoming collaboration between Skelanimals and Qee. This series will be released in multiple assortments featuring all new 3″ Qee Figures based on the popular Skelanimals Characters.

The designs were inspired by the Skelanimals brand but 100% original to each artist. This has been a labor of love where each artist was given full freedom to create their own design representing their vision of Skelanimals.

This series includes designs from Jon Paul Kaiser, Julie West, Jim Koch, Pocket Wookie, Mshrobot, PO!, Voltaire, Rotobox, Nick Z, Albert Art, Jason Freeny, Lunabee, Reactor 88, Frank Mysterio, Chauskoskis and William Walison.

Be prepared to be amazed as Toy2R releases the Skelanimals Qees blind box assortments this summer!

Artist / Hand Made / News / Resin

ESC Toys – Super Maria 18″

by Unsung Zero on Mar 18, 2010 • No Comments

Erick Scarecrow’s new Soopa Maria 18″ will be available 11am PST on 03/26/10.

It is an ESC exclusive and will come with a mystery 8 x 10 giclee print. Each 18″ handpainted resin figure is signed/numbered by the artist and comes wrapped in handcut styrofoam.

The edition size is limited to 30pcs and only available at the ESC Ebay shop for $450 (Not too bad when you consider the extremely small run and it’s a whopper at 18″).

Events / Film / Other / Vinyl Toys

The running of the Otaku!

by Unsung Zero on Mar 18, 2010 • No Comments

A short video shot by GiantRobot head Honcho, Eric Nakamura from his visit to Japan’s Wonderfest with plenty of images of Otaku running to buy toys.
Pretty insane, then again I’m sure you would do the same thing once the mad rush begins; everyone gets a chance but why wait in line for hours :p

News / Other / Toybreak Episodes / Vinyl Toys

ToyBreak – Episode 111: Riding The Sticky Pig!

by Unsung Zero on Mar 15, 2010 • No Comments

Download – wmv (windows) mp4 (ipod) small mp4 (small res) mp3 (audio)

Show Notes – Join our full couch for Trap Jaw, Winter Nibbler, Where The Wild Things Are, Kozik Plush, and much more! Break out the emergency Girl Scout cookies and join us for a Toy Break!

Artist / Hand Made / Other / Resin

Pipos and Accent from Tessetoys

by Unsung Zero on Mar 14, 2010 • No Comments

More awesome handpainted resin Oakors from Tessetoys. Above are Pipos and Terry Seven, they’re quite troublesome and don’t take no for an answer.
Below are Accent Carrier 4 and Terry Eight taking a break from their military campaign, “Blitsplosion”.

The Oakor figures stand at 4 inches / 10cm high and both Terrys at a gargantuan 1.4inches / 3.2cm high.
Both figures are hand cast in resin and hand painted with acrylic paints (and a bit of spraypaint), in the deepest bowels of the Tessetoys manufacturing plant.

Artist / News / Store Exclusive / Vinyl Toys

Kidrobot Black – SSUR’s Black & Gold Skull

by Unsung Zero on Mar 11, 2010 • No Comments

The next piece from Kidrobot’s Black line is this wicked black and gold skull by Russell Karablan, owner and creative director of SSUR.  Opinion seems divided on the piece, sure it’s different and more of a sculpture than the usual “toys” we’re used to but it’s not exactly original (Secret Base have been producing Skull Heads for quite a while now, and they’re arguably better).

However, would you sooner have KR produce a piece like this, or shovel kinder egg-esque stuff like the awful De La Soul minifigs?  No word on a release date or numbers (expect around 200), so you’ll have to keep an eye on the Kidrobot Black page.

via Clot Inc.

Artist / Character Design / Customs / Hand Made / Tutorial / Guide / VA Exclusive / Vinyl Toys

Kevin Gosselin tutorial – Making (of) Bacon, Sculpting in polymer clay

by Unsung Zero on Mar 10, 2010 • No Comments

Following on from our post on Kevin Gosselin’s “Bacon” custom Munny comes this great tutorial that details it’s creation and explains in great detail how to get such great results from sculpting in polymer clay.

You can follow the progress of Kevin’s work and other customs on his blog.
Look out for future tutorials here on VA!

Artist / Other / Vinyl Toys / Website

Mike Gray’s SpacePussy @ Kickstarter

by Unsung Zero on Mar 10, 2010 • No Comments

Mike Gray, the multi-talented artist/animator/writer/director needs your help to finish creating the vinyl toy of his character, “SpacePussy”

There will be editions of 350 orange kitties, 350 black kitties, then 100 pink kitties, 100 grey kitties with glow in the dark eyes, and then 100 green kitties that is glow in the dark (the green skin/paint). Space Pussy has a movable head and tail, and a clear helmet!

Visit the SpacePussy page at Kickstarter, where you can pledge as little or as much as you like (but nobody likes a tightass) with each pledge level offering it’s own rewards, from a “I Kickstarted SpacePussy” button and membership card, to a signed and exclusive glow in the dark colourway limited to 100 pieces!

Character Design / New Release / Other

Ninjatown Zipper Charms

by Unsung Zero on Mar 9, 2010 • No Comments

Shawnimals and Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi have teamed up on a 16-design series of Ninjatown Zipper Charms set for a soft release on Friday, March 12th in the Shawnimals online shop and at a designer toy store near you!

Ninjatown Zipper Charms are $3.95 USD each. Cases consist of 32 pieces (or in other words, two full sets in each case).

Some charming charms (sorry lol), gotta love the ‘stached ninja but it’s a shame to have 6 ninjas in black especially when a few of them have very minor differences in design.

Artist / Character Design / Customs / Vinyl Toys

Bacon from the Dunny Eater Series by Kevin Gosselin

by Unsung Zero on Mar 4, 2010 • 1 Comment

Say Hello to Bacon. This little guy tries as hard as he can to be mean. He’s even borrowed a bloody halberd and shield from his father but try as he might, deep down inside he’s just a sweetie. Bacon is part gorilla, part boar and all around nice guy.

Bacon was made from a 7″ Munny, wire, plumber epoxy, screws, polymer clay and leather. This was my first attempt at this size and I loved it. It’s perfect. Large enough to allow for all the detail I want and small enough to be practical.
Another cool piece from Kevin Gosselin, with amazing attention to detail, custom accessories and a great paint job.  Expect to see more of Kevin’s work in the coming weeks, not only because he’s a talented artist, but because he will be writing some tutorials on how to sculpt using polymer clay and possibly a video tutorial :]

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