ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Godzilla Battra Larvae Plush

Friday, September 12, 2008

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I never thought I’d be writing about larvae; even the word “larvae” gives me the creeps. For a cute plush doll, I can make an exception. Since it’s related to Godzilla, that’s even better. Battra Larvae Plush is probably the most adorable larvae plush you’ll ever see. It looks more like a dragon, and that’s [...]

Super Plush: Group Show

Friday, September 12, 2008

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Gas prices are still a pain, but I’ll drive 30-40 miles for a cool art show. I saw this flyer on My Paper Crane, and I was happy to see that it’s reasonably close. Super Plush is a group art show featuring art by 22 plush and soft sculpture artists. The show takes place at [...]

Mr. TTT Plush

Friday, September 12, 2008

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Long before vinyl and blind boxes, I collected plush dolls. Plushies will always be my first love. They have that built-in cute factor. Take a look at these new plush dolls from STRANGEco. Designed by Friends with You, Mr. TTT comes in two magical editions: Rainbow and Albino. They will retail for $28, and they’ll [...]

Adidas Installations – Phu!

Friday, September 12, 2008

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This is absolutely stunning. We all know that Phu! is an artist when it comes to vinyl toys. Take a look at two of his Adidas installations for his Adiartist exhibition. I grew up with Adidas, and they will always be my favorite shoe brand. His rendition of the Adidas logo looks great. But look [...]

Noxious Fumes @ Rivet Gallery

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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Rivet Gallery is two-for-two with this flyer for their upcoming group art show. The flyer itself looks awesome, and the name of the show is intriguing. “Noxious Fumes” is a great theme for a group exhibition. A lot of people are drawn to artwork with gas masks, and I expect Noxious Fumes will have some [...]

Gargamel x Sun-Min + David

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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What happens when you cross a Super Puncher monster yokai with the lonely Otaku? You get the Super Puncher pocket kaiju which will debut at UglyCon Tokyo. Super Puncher is a collaboration between Gargamel and the team of Sun-Min Kim and David Horvath. Here is the story behind Super Puncher pocket kaiju: Lonely Otaku collected [...]

ZOSO @ Munky King

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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These aren’t really toys; they belong more in the “ridiculously cool artwork” category. Since they’re at Munky King, the Toys category will have to do for now. Edsel Livermoor is a series of five resin sculpts by LA artist ZOSO. One edition is already sold out, and the other four are still available at Munky [...]

Vinyl Fallout: Andrew Bell Special

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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If you’re a fan of Andrew Bell, head to Vinyl Fallout for their Andrew Bell special. They currently have Bell’s latest Giver figure: The Giver of Disease – Gangrene Edition. As you can see, it’s the green one that comes with the Soup Dumpling of Doom. (I love that dumpling.) Order Andrew Bell’s The Giver [...]

Secret Hidden Gems @ Grass Hut

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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If you’re a fan of Souther Salazar, Tim Biskup, Seonna Hong, or APAK, you won’t want to miss this special event. Grass Hut in Portland is selling some Secret Hidden Gems. Over the years, they’ve collected some special pieces of art and here is your chance to buy one of them. You don’t have to [...]

TOBOR @ BCBCB Toys

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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What is a TOBOR? It is a cyborg mercenary designed to eradicate the evil Zurblobz. It’s vinyl. It glows in the dark. Each TOBOR is sculpted, hand painted, numbered and signed by Joe Spada. When you purchase one, you also get a free mini-comic written and illustrated by Joe Spada. For more about Joe Spada, [...]

Funkeys Custom Show & Charity Event

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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Munky King is getting ready for their next art show which takes place on September 26th. In conjunction with the Mattel Children’s Foundation and The Art of Elysium, Munky King will present the Funkeys Custom Art Show & Charity Event. The event will showcase custom UB Funkeys as well as a silent charity auction. The [...]

KidReaper 15

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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I’m sure everyone has a favorite from Kidrobot’s October releases. I’m most excited about KidReaper 15 designed by Andrew Bell. I love Andrew Bell, I love skulls, and I love glow-in-the-dark. Here is more about the piece: Printed with a GID skeleton, this 7-incher delivers death swathed in a fabric cloak with flexi wire trim [...]

New 8″ Dunny: Sneak Peek

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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There was some excitement on the Kidrobot forum yesterday when someone posted a picture of a new 8″ Dunny. That’s against their forum policy, and of course the picture was removed. I didn’t get a chance to see it, but Spanky Stokes did some internet detective work. Here is a picture of the 8″ Dunny. [...]

Luke Chueh x Munky King Shirts

Monday, September 8, 2008

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At my last trip to Munky King, I noticed that they had some new t-shirts on display. The new designs are part of Munky King’s artist series. I wasn’t one of the lucky ones who was able to purchase Luke Chueh’s Possessed, so I really like these designs. I’m not a fan of the Old [...]

Lily: The Littlest Cannibal by TADO

Monday, September 8, 2008

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Artwork from TADO‘s solo exhibition is currently available for viewing and purchase at Magic Pony. Called “Lily: the Littlest Cannibal,” the launched their Cannibal FunFair series. The exhibit included paintings, prints, sculptures, and plushies. The wooden sculpture pictured above is titled Lily and the moon. The super-adorable piece is still available if you have an [...]

Amanda Visell Custom Dunny Show

Monday, September 8, 2008

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I’ve never been to Canada, but I’d love to visit the Kidrobot Room at Circa. They hold some amazing custom shows, and the latest one features custom Dunnys by Amanda Visell. If you’ve been paying attention to the latest Dunny series, you’ll know that Amanda Visell’s elephant Dunny is a fan favorite. (Just read the [...]

Thomas Han Circus Punk

Friday, September 5, 2008

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I didn’t really like Circus Punks until I saw them up-close. I can see why a lot of artists use this platform plush as a canvas. Some Circus Punks are cooler than others, and I really like the new 15″ Circus Punk by Thomas Han. It’s a two-sided Circus Punk featuring his quirky style and [...]

Angry Woebots Dunny

Friday, September 5, 2008

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Angry Woebots recently just released 4 custom Dunnys on his blog. Act fast if you want one because only the one on the far right is available for sale. The other ones are already sold. The cost is $525, and you can email him: molotovmartin@yahoo.com. His last series of custom vinyl were these Munnys, and [...]

UglyCon Tokyo

Friday, September 5, 2008

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UglyCon Tokyo takes place next month on October 8th at Stitch. The event will feature plush, paintings, prints, drawings, and exclusive items. David Horvath listed a few event details on his blog, and he’ll post more information as the date gets closer. We do know that UglyCon Tokyo will also feature some fabulous guest art. [...]

Phu! Rebel Pilots: Update

Friday, September 5, 2008

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Phu! shared more information on his upcoming sale of his Rebel Pilots. Due to overwhelming response from various toy forums with regards to the Rebel Pilots, he decided to run a limited production of 12 pilots in 4 colors. The pilots are handmade, handpainted, and numbered individually. Each comes with a plastic baggie, button badges, [...]

The Truth about Thomas Han

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

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Elusive is a word that Thomas Han uses to describe his artwork. It can also be used to describe him as an artist. He doesn’t do a lot of interviews, and he mostly stays out of the spotlight. If you believe everything you read on the internet, you wouldn’t know how to describe Thomas Han. [...]

Phu!’s Orion

Friday, August 29, 2008

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Just a few days ago, Phu! announced the upcoming release of his 2″ Rebel Pilots. His Rebel Pilot makes another appearance in his latest custom. The mini-pilot dangles from his Orion space capsule. Orion is his customized 4.5″ SOFT&FURRY™ – Doo by Cypher 13 [tagged]. Orion will be part of the upcoming exhibition ‘Soft & [...]

Mazinger Z: 12″ Figure

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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I haven’t posted about action figures in a while, and I’m excited about this one. Sideshow Collectibles is now accepting pre-orders for their Mazinger Z 12″ Figure. Part of the Super Robot Series, Mazinger Z is manufactured by High Dream. The 12-inch Mazinger Z posable figure is crafted of high quality ABS, PVC and vinyl.. [...]

Slugs by Chris Yates

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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I remember seeing these Slugs by Chris Yates at San Diego Comic-Con. They were at the Dumbrella booth, and they stood out from the usual vinyl toy. Even though I hate snails and slugs with a passion, I thought these were pretty cool. Now the Slugs Series 1 are available at his website. There are [...]

Anna Chambers’ Burgerlog Doodie Dolls

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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At first glance, these are just cute plush dolls by Anna Chambers. I really love her plushies, and her Woodchucks are my favorite. Then, you read the description of these and realize that they’re plush poops. That’s right. They’re called Burgerlog Doodie Dolls. Even the name makes me a little uneasy. Anna Chambers has teamed [...]

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