High and Dry by Taskone
"High & Dry" isn't just the name of a Radiohead song, but it is the name of this awesome custom Coarse Jaws Loser figure, by Task One..
Teddy Scares – San Diego Comic Con Exclusive
It’s that time of year again, and Applehead Factory is pleased to announce details of their San Diego Comic Con exclusive, the Mazey Mini-Tote set, a tie in with their popular line of adorably terrifying teddy bears known as Teddy Scares.
What’s cool about this Mazey Mini-Tote set is that it’s actually two exclusives in one. Each set includes an 8” Prison Guard Mazey doll and a Mini-Tote that will only be available at Applehead Factory’s Booth.
Mazey Podge comes dressed in a prison guard jacket with the San Diego Comic Con logo printed on the back and hat accompanied by a glittery tutu, the latest nightmarish fashion! The Mini-Tote set is priced at $20.00 and limited to only 150 pieces! Get yours while supplies last at Booth #4923
Resin Toy Juried Show @ TAG
Toy Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of our first Open Call Resin Toy Juried Show!
The Open Call Resin Toy Juried Show was created to showcase new and established toy artists who use the versatile medium of resin to create their work. Some are known, some are not, but all bring something new and unique to the toy art world and we’re happy and excited to present their work for the world to see!
Participating artists (with more to come):
Abell, Americo Das Neves, Andrew Stewart, Bob Conge, Butch Adams, Defiance Speed Shop, EBIII, Erik Jacobus, Giant Japanese Monster Bad!, Gumliens, Imagination Asylum, Isaac Hall, JAY222, JEM TOY, Keenan Cassidy, KNGL, Makalibuland, Mondocoyote, oOMoSOo, Paul Kaiju, Planet Domu, Prometheum5, Rampage Toys, Scott Jereme, Splurrt, Suckadelic, Tattoo Royale, Toy Architects, Trenton M., Velocitron, We Kill You
TAG have selected some fantastic toy aficionados to judge the entries, including John Stokes, Jeremy Brautman, Ayleen & George Gaspar and Julie B. They’ll be awarding some fantastic prizes, so be sure to attend the opening to see the action and meet the artists and judges.
The Toy Art Gallery Open Call Resin Toy Juried Show opens June 10th, 2011 from 7 PM – 11 PM and runs until July 1st.
Mini Tea Tour @ Sixxa Store Vienna
Via Lunartik
The Mini Tea Tour was a roaring success at the amazing Sixxa Store in Vienna with lots of fans turning up to check out all the Mini Teas on display and to pick up a signed tea signed by me. So big praise goes out to all the artists for working so hard to make this Mini Tour such a joy to behold. Also a big thanks to the guys at the Sixxa Store for putting in a lot of effort and a great selection of tea’s and cake. It was perfect!
Make sure to check out the Mini Tea Tour page for more information. Stay tuned to VA for further news and updates on upcoming locations on the Mini Tea Tour!
also.. Don’t forget to vote for Lunartik in a Cup of Tea for best mini series at Designer Toy Awards 2011
[images via lunartik.com]
Nathan Hamill De Korner Curiosity Signing
Mark Hamill will hold a signing and debuting the Curiosity “Emerald” Ed. Resins and will have 3 custom Curiosities next weekend at Frank & Son @ De Korner booth #502.
All are De Korner exclusives.
There will also be Boris vinyl figures with limited ed. keychain charms (the last of the run) as well as prints and plush.
Saturday, May 28th.
1pm to 4pm
QEE To Happiness – Toy2R Contest
Starting today and running through May 27th you have the chance of scoring some FREE toys from Toy2R without leaving the comfort of your chair!
We have packed a plastic tub full of 2.5” Qees and all you have to do is guess exactly how many Qees are in the tub! The plastic tub measures 22” long x 15” wide x 6” deep. While you can pack a bunch of Qees in there…note that there are Qees of all characters from several years past (Bears, Eggs, Toyers, etc). Also, some are still in their original polybags…so you’ll have to call upon your best guessing skills.
Post your guess on the Toy2R USA Facebook Page and you’re entered – just that easy!
One entry per contestant – multiple guesses will not be accepted – so make sure to enter the best guess possible. To make the contest even more appealing – we will have TWO GRAND PRIZES – that means we can have two winners!!! In the event of a tie of more than two contestants, Toy2R will have a tie-breaker to determine the two winners. Winners will be announced on May 30st.
So with that…examine the image carefully and good luck, after all – it is Friday the 13th!
Daaamn, that’s alot of Qee! I know I can’t enter (probably?) but I’m gonna take at guess right here of 236 Qee in the box.. I’m gonna be so gutted if I’m right :/
Mugo + Kung Fu Panda
The Mugo + Kung Fu Panda 2 collaboration is here. This is the first themed series for Mugo, which will be comprised of four characters from the Kung Fu Panda 2 movie which hits theaters May 26th. If you haven’t seen a Mugo before the functions are quite simple and fun.
The first to be revealed is of the main character Po from the film series. For more information and character reveals, go to www.mugoplayer.com. Expect these to drop in late May for just $54.99.
Buff Monster “The Reign of Pink” @ StolenSpace Gallery
StolenSpace is proud to present the premier London solo show from renowned Californian street artist Buff Monster. Featuring paintings on board, installation work and also the release of a limited edition print.
Celebrating 10 years of the king of pink; Buff Monster has created a brand new body of work expanding on and revisiting familiar themes that he has become synonymous with. The artist has become famous for his signature candy pink bubbles, drips, ice cream sundaes, breasts and Japanese-inspired cutesy winged characters (also called Buff Monsters) which bring a smile to the face. As well as his highly collectable fine art paintings Buff Monster is known all over the world for his collectible toys and design projects.
‘I’ve always painted squirts and boobs and drips, and I’ve always considered them landscape paintings; oozing landscapes. Of course, I use a very limited color palette: Buff Monster pink, along with a couple other shades of custom-mixed pink, and white, black and grays.
For me, color is very important and I think that using a very limited palette serves to distill the essence of the expression. Formally, the paintings are rendered with great detail and are created in the superflat method of painting. I take great care to keep the paintings as flat as possible; making sure the surfaces is as flat and perfect as I think is appropriate. I use very fine sandpaper along the way to guarantee a smooth surface’.
The Reign of Pink exhibition opens Thurs 28th April with a private viewing @ StolenSpace Gallery The Old Truman Brewery, Bricklane, London. Open to the public from Friday 29th April through to May 29th, so you’ve plenty of time to go check it out.
Love the UK invasion of Buff Monster and only hope that it continues. Peep the gallery bellow for shots of Buff Monsters’ awesome new mural in Bristol (if you live there, I envy you lol) to whet your appetite for pink goodness! Stay tuned for further coverage :]
(images courtesy of Beth @ StolenSpace Gallery)
