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hana - who has written 316 posts on ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected.
I'm a nerd who loves music, movies, graphic novels, and of course toys. I grew up in Los Angeles, and I currently live in the non-plastic part of Orange County. I'm a sucker for anything that is little and cute: plushies, Dunnys, Smorkin' Labbits, zipper pulls. My collection is dominated by Kozik and Uglydolls, and my latest obsession is IWG/Rocket World.
Mothman & Flatwoods Monster
If you like David Horvath, kaiju, and/or monsters, check out Rotofugi’s current Super Deal of the Week. David Horvath collaborated with Japanese company Wonderwall on a new “type” of both the Flatwoods Monster and Mothman. The Swamp Gas Types have pink and silver vinyl on the outside, and they glow on the inside. They both [...]
Continue reading...Gama-Go Deathtective
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
GAMA-GO’s Deathtective is one part Dirty Harry and one part collectible. Limited to 400 pieces, the Deathtective Wooden Figure is a collaboration between GAMA-GO and Ningyoushi. The 5.5″ wooden toy comes in a custom box. The arms and legs are bendable, and the entire figure is hand-painted and made of wood. The Deathtective is [...]
Continue reading...Tara McPherson Coloring Contest
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tara McPherson’s Somewhere Under the Rainbow Coloring Kit will soon be available at TFAW.com. To celebrate the upcoming release, TFAW is holding a coloring contest. Enter the contest by coloring and sending in a one-page entry form. Read the complete details and fine print are available here. Tara McPherson will choose the first place winner. ONE [...]
Continue reading...Kozik 8″ Qee: Nightfighter Versions
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Taipei Toy Festival was months ago, but the exclusives are still out there. Not too long ago, I got my hands on Frank Kozik’s GID Anarchy Potamus. Vinyl Fallout announced that they have two Kozik exclusives from TTF: 8″ Qee Fritz Bear Nighfighter Version and 8″ Qee Ivan Cat Nightfighter Version. Each 8″ Qee was [...]
Continue reading...SHARRRK! Custom
Monday, August 18, 2008
SHARRRK! is a custom Sharky completed by Andy of ToysREvil. When he posted a few preview images of his custom, I was intrigued. SHARRRK! was supposed to be part of ToyQube’s 4th Anniversary on August 15th. Unfortunately, Andy’s submission was held up in customs and was unable to make it to the show. I think [...]
Continue reading...Treeson Family
Monday, August 18, 2008
I’ve mentioned this before, but I think Bubi Au Yeung’s Treeson is one of the cutest characters ever. The 8″ Treeson was seen at Comic-Con, and now it’s available at Crazy Label’s online store. You can order it here for $69.99. As you can see, the packaging has the same cute artwork. While browsing Crazy Label’s [...]
Continue reading...Exclusive Reach Bear
Friday, August 15, 2008
Paul Budnitz just posted an interview with Reach on his blog. The Taiwanese graffiti artist discusses street art, the origins of the Reach Bear, and more. For his readers, Budnitz added this message: Kidrobot made just 100 pieces of the Reach’s glossy White Reach Bear Figure, unreleased until today! These are available exclusively to the readers [...]
Continue reading...Julie West - Sickly Sweet
Friday, August 15, 2008
Sunny has been keeping us updated on the progress of Julie West and her Bumble and Tweet toys [blogged]. West’s show “Sickly Sweet” opened at Myplasticheart last week. If you’re not able to make it to New York, you can check out pictures from opening night here. The prototype pictures of Bumble and Tweet looked [...]
Continue reading...Mycryptonauts Plush
Friday, August 15, 2008
When I went to see The Mash Up (the Pocket Full of Monsters group show), I really liked the luchador-inspired plush by Mycryptonauts. The block plushies dangled from a ceiling installation, and it was cool to see the different variations. The pieces from the show are currently available on Munky King. The creature on the [...]
Continue reading...Kozik Filtered Smokey
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sometimes I have a one-track mind, and right now I’m obsessing on all things by Frank Kozik. I don’t remember seeing this 12″ Filtered Smokey but it was a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive. This Smokey is made of soft vinyl, and it’s filtered. The top of the figure has an Anarchy symbol. The gray Smokey [...]
Continue reading...The Rolling Canvas Art Collective
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Mr. Shane Jessup posted this on his blog, and I had to check it out. He was one of the artists invited to participate in The Rolling Canvas Art Collective: “Created to celebrate the union of the art and urban bicycle cultures, the Rolling [...]
Continue reading...Candykiller’s Coney Plush
Thursday, August 14, 2008
This is an update on older news. Last year Bigshot Toyworks announced they were going to produce Coney, a plush designed by Brian “Candykiller” Taylor. Candykiller fans will be happy to know that Coney is currently in production. I love plushies, and this looks like a great one. Candykiller’s artwork is amazing, and I just [...]
Continue reading...Glasshouse Swapmeet
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Pomona is known for two things: The Glass House and the LA County Fair. Now there is a third reason for me to drive all the way out to Pomona: the Glasshouse Swapmeet. It’s a free event that will take place on Saturday September 20th from 10am - 3pm. Here is a partial list of vendors: [...]
Continue reading...10″ Smorkin’ Labbits
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Kozik fans: September may have to be a heavy spending month of most of us. Kidrobot will release the new line of 10″ Smorkin Labbits on September 18th. Available colors include red, purple, and limited edition teal. They also said to keep your eyes open for original white. Each 10″ Labbit will be $39.95. Red [...]
Continue reading...The Simpsons Mini Series
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
As Sunny mentioned recently, Kidrobot is coming out with The Simpsons Mini Series. On the Kidrobot forum, the reactions were mixed. Some loved them, and some hated the idea. I’ve always loved the Simpsons, and I don’t care if they’re considered mainstream. Pink Ghost has a chart of the 24 mini-figures and the outlines of the [...]
Continue reading...Dunny Series 5
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Just when I think I’m done with mini-figures, Kidrobot pulls me back in. I really need to stop collecting Dunnys, but Series 5 must be mine. Series 5 will be released on September 4th. Collect 19 new and insanely detailed designs by the biggest players out there, blind boxed for $6.95 each. If luck is [...]
Continue reading...Thomas Han’s DIY Pusher
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
This year we saw the release of Thomas Han’s Monster Pusher in regular and GID version. Now Munky King has a new edition for all of you creative types: the DIY Pusher. The limited edition vinyl comes with 4 removable masks (Spirit, Pirate, Monster, Animal). If you want to make your very own Pusher, now [...]
Continue reading...Vinyl Frontier Spotlight, vol. 10
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Daniel Zana has a new volume of the Vinyl Frontier Spotlight. In Volume 10, he speaks with Bill McMullen, the creator of the AD-AT, Shuttlemax, and Dunnynaut. Hear Bill talk about his influences, the ideas behind his art, and what makes him create. If you haven’t seen McMullen’s work before, take a look at [...]
Continue reading...Phu!’s Sonic
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
We’ve seen a lot of great customs from Phu!, and this one may be my favorite. Can you even guess what the original platform toy is? The Sonic Space Cruiser is his custom Sharky for the upcoming ToyQube exhibition in New York. If you think about it, the Sharky makes the perfect rocket ship. His [...]
Continue reading...Poster Pop Clearance
Monday, August 11, 2008
Poster Pop is currently having a 20% sale on all items. The sale takes place from now until Monday, August 18th 11:59:59 pm PST. You’ll see the discount once you add the item(s) to your cart. Poster Pop carries prints, stickers, and apparel designed by artists like Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Pizz, and more. If you [...]
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