Archive | July, 2008
Tara McPherson Joins Infectious Car Art
Infectious ups the ante once again with the addition of woman-about-town and [heavily blogged lately] Tara McPherson to their hot-rod roster. She’s got two designs: Space Adventure and Love Blows. Designer toy fans familiar with Tara’s work are bound to recognize Ace and Ion. I got the figure set from Kidrobot as a gift for [...]
Continue reading...Nathan Jurevicius Monkey King Release and Signing
31. July 2008
Cool news from Munky King on Melrose: Nathan Jurevicius is hitting up LA to release and sign The Monkey King, his interpretation of the store’s namesake. Available will be the Fire Monkey (150 produced), the Earth Monkey (600 produced) and a small quantity of SDCC Metal Monkey exclusives (150 produced). Nathan originally created this rendition [...]
Continue reading...New at the Uglydolls Shop
31. July 2008
During the Comic-Con frenzy, I didn’t have time to check out the new batch of Uglydolls. I have a fondness for old school Uglydolls, but I like the rookies they have in the Uglydolls shop. Ugly Ghost shows you that ghosts are real in Uglytown. Even it’s boo-gesture is cute. It isn’t available yet but [...]
Continue reading...Peat Wollaeger’s Luchador Collabo Masks Head Down Under
31. July 2008
If you played the Kevin Bacon game with designer toys you might link Mexican wrestling masks to Jack Black via his 2006 film (was it that long ago?) Nacho Libre and the just re-spied at SDCC 08 Tenacious D figures. But here’s another point of reference and a cool, unusual DIY collab platform: Stencil artist, [...]
Continue reading...Sam Flores White Tiger Print
31. July 2008
San Francisco’s skyline doesn’t get enough hype. SF-based artist Sam Flores has the remedy in the form of this white tiger print (above left) from Upper Playground for $100 here. The print (shipping the week of August 18th) is a limited edition of 100 signed and hand-numbered by Sam. It features a signature [...]
Continue reading...Uglycon NYC
31. July 2008
Sleepy Chilly Ice-Bat and his Ugly friends stare at me while I work. Uglydolls make me happy, and I’m already counting down to Uglycon NYC. I’ve never been to New York, and this might be a good excuse to kill two birds with one stone. The event will feature hand-made limited Uglydolls, paintings, drawings, [...]
Continue reading...ToyCyte Predicts Huck Gee Will Make $8000.00 in One Day (Again)
31. July 2008
So Huck Gee is dropping some more of his uniquely customized Munny/Dunny figures via his eBay storefront in about 24 hours on Friday at noon. The Skullhuntress: Life Priestess comes with ceremonial feathered head gear, sun rays, beaded necklace and clothes, sacred two-eared white life skull and a bloody skull staff. Huck’s email says she [...]
Continue reading...Devilock Opens Online Store, Drops Awesome T-Shirts
31. July 2008
Two existential questions for today: Question 1: What’s even harder to find in America than Qee and Be@rbrick? No, not videos on MTV and VH1 (true though). No, not a glimmer of life in the McCain campaign (also true though). Finally, no not a single brain cell on I Love Money (but it’s true too). [...]
Continue reading...Fond Farewell to Comic Con
31. July 2008
Below are the final pix and info rounding out the weekend of Comic Con! Only 360 more days to prepare for the next one… Muttpop Molly It was great to finally get to see this figure in person. I love the look, and that pink and blue colorway is GREAT! Yet another figure that needs [...]
Continue reading...Yes, More My Little Pony.
31. July 2008
You know what you needed today? Yet another dose of hot My Little Pony action! So far there have been four FOUR write ups on things related to MLP in the last week here at Toycyte, yeah, I know, it’s sick and wrong. But when something is that cute, can it really be considered wrong? [...]
Continue reading...“Lily the Littlest Cannibal” Show
31. July 2008
This is the cutest art show flyer I’ve ever seen. Artist-duo TADO will have a solo exhibition at Magic Pony in Toronto. “Lily the Littlest Cannibal” is a special exhibition and exclusive toy release. TADO will show paintings, prints, wooden sculptures, and two new toy releases: the Cannibal Funfair mini-figures and the Tulip figure. From [...]
Continue reading...Get Your Hands On Some Yoskay Yamamoto
31. July 2008
Yeah, I didn’t get my hands on one of the Yoskay Yamamoto prints at the Munky King booth at SDCC either. Woo for us. But if you still aching for some hot Yoskay Yamamoto paper and ink action, you can go to A Paper Tiger and get a “Raijin” Giclee print (on Sommerset velvet archival [...]
Continue reading...Alex Pardee Interview on imeem
31. July 2008
Tipped off on Alex Pardee’s blog, there’s a GREAT interview with him by MadElephant on imeem here. The interview cuts deep into the dark viscera and entrails that make up the mind and body of Alex. Some highlights: The Maxx was a pivotal point in Alex’s development as an artist (and, ostensibly, as a human, [...]
Continue reading...Bamboo Shirts by Dalek, Doktor A, Jon Burgerman and Tara McPherson Launch Tomorrow
30. July 2008
Lately, every time I come across an environmentally friendly, earth-conscious designer t-shirt, it’s from the UK. What gives US? We’re finally saying “no thanks” to paper or plastic and bringing our own tote bags. Hybrids are officially hipper than Hummers*. BK has replaced its overtly obnoxious TV commercial for chicken fries with an only slightly [...]
Continue reading...My Paper Crane: Show and Pre-Sale
30. July 2008
Plush artist Heidi Kenney will have a solo show at Schmancy Gallery in Seattle. “If You Lived Here You Would Be Home By Now” will features her newest plush creations on Friday, August 8th. Opening reception will take place 6-9pm, and they’ll have baked goods. I’ve been following her blog, and she often posts pictures [...]
Continue reading...SOFT&FURRY Collaboration Begins With International Launch
30. July 2008
The SOFT&FURRY project collaboration is now under way. They’ve got a mix of 30+ international and national artists and 20+ local artists set to customize LOOFT, DOO, and GROOND. The international roster includes some heavy hitters from all over: Dave White - www.davewhite.me.uk (United Kingdom) DeadVolt - www.deadvoltage.com (Denmark) DGPH - www.dgph.com.ar (Argentina) HelloHikimori - www.hellohikimori.com (France) ILK - [...]
Continue reading...Toy2R’s Bart Simpson Customized Qee Auction for Red Cross
30. July 2008
Now back from a globe-trotting exhibition, The wait is over. Toy2R has unveiled most of the 10-inch Bart Simpson Qee customs on the Toy2R forums. But if you’ve got ADD, anticipatory anxiety, high blood pressure, something in the oven or a slow Internet connection, you’ll feel like you’re still waiting (for the pages to load; [...]
Continue reading...OBEY x Public Enemy
30. July 2008
Shepard Fairey is dropping a print of Public Enemy based on a photo by Glen E. Friedman the first week of August. I didn’t know this, but Shepard’s design studio is named Studio Number One, after the song “Public Enemy Number One,” from which the hip hop group also derived its name. Shepard blogs about [...]
Continue reading...My Little Pony Goes Urban Vinyl With the Help of Designers
30. July 2008
Last week, Sunny wished for a My Little Pony custom show, and when girls wish for ponies, well, sometimes Rainbow Brite and Punky Brewster materialize in a cloud of glitter and make their dreams come true. Er, or Hasbro has your back. Per their press release: Titled “The MY LITTLE PONY Project: 25 Ponies for 25 [...]
Continue reading...NiceBunny @ Gnosis Gallery
30. July 2008
Brian Castleforte (NiceBunny) has a new art show opening on Friday, August 1st. The show takes place at Gnosis Gallery in Indianapolis, and it will also show works by local Indy artist Derek Walker. Opening reception takes place 6pm-midnight, and the show runs until August 28th. Click the thumbnail to see the full flyer or [...]
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