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Anna Chambers’ Burgerlog Doodie Dolls
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 [...]
Continue reading...Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bears
27. August 2008
This is the kind of animal bling that rich socialites will start carrying when chihuahuas go out of vogue. In the most literal use of the term, “designer plush toy,” German teddy bear makers, Steiff and fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld have partnered to produce a limited edition bear in Lagerfeld’s own image. The bear [...]
Continue reading...World Cup and Plush from Eric So
26. August 2008
Back in May, I wrote up Eric So’s World Cup Dolly figures here, and now Ningyoushi’s got ‘em here. Each Cup Dolly features three cups (plain head, body, and plain lower body), hair and stickers to customize, making this tons of fun for creative people and utter hell for completists. The 4-inch figures are sold [...]
Continue reading...MINDstyle Charity Auction on eBay
25. August 2008
The auction includes original paintings, rare toys and limited-edition collectibles from KAWS, Joe Ledbetter, Michael Lau, Ron English, Buff Monster, tokidoki, Shepard Fairey, Devilrobots, Amanda Visell, Doktor A, Tim Biskup, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters and many more.
Continue reading...Michelle Valigura’s Pistol Pedro
25. August 2008
Pistol Pedro first made an appearance at last year’s Vinyl Toy Network. The plush 11″ pistol is the first in Michelle Valigura’s Concealed Weapon Series. In case you didn’t know, Michelle Valigura is one half of Switcheroo. Pistol Pedro sports a fancy mustache, and his name is stitched on the handle. The suggested retail price [...]
Continue reading...Helmet Girls Hats By Camilla d’ Errico
25. August 2008
You know what your cranium needs? Some Camilla d’Errico love! From the Crazyheads Artist Series comes the Helmet Girls hats, featuring artwork from Camilla’s painting series of the same name. These hats are made of stretch polar fleece, better to keep that head warm, and come in black/white, navy/light blue, and chocolate/pink. And while you’re [...]
Continue reading...Colleen the Kooky and Friends!
25. August 2008
Colleen Kooky needs a good home. And while you are at it, do you have room for a couple of her friends? Colleen, the original Kooky Doll, features a salmon with art deco flowers patterned fabric along with red polka dot legs, her pal Valerie is pretty in a pastel pattern and Mini Zoe is [...]
Continue reading...Jeremy’s Curster’s Yeti Release
22. August 2008
Thanks to Erin and Dave of Curster, I get to tell you all about their Yeti creation first hand. As per the Yeti’s tag: “When a Yeti befriends you, you can be sure you’ve been chosen for a special reason.” Aw shucks! Erin and Dave sent me The Smirker, which, out of the facial style [...]
Continue reading...Official Curster’s Yeti Release
22. August 2008
Following yesterday’s Yeti release party at ROBOTlove, Erin and Dave of Curster are releasing all of the official details: Yeti is a freestanding plush with articulated arms and is 9.5” (24cm) in height. They are made from ultra soft faux fur with four face options (The Smirker, The Whistler, The Happy and The Worrier) available. Each Yeti retails [...]
Continue reading...Plush-kill Wall Series
22. August 2008
Like most normal people, I’m freaked out by stuffed animal heads. I don’t care if they’re real or not; they give me the creeps. This plush unicorn head follows the same concept in a mostly harmless way. The Plush-kill Wall Series is made by Cherrybox Studios and is available on Shanalogic. The wall mounts are [...]
Continue reading...My Paper Crane Sharky
21. August 2008
Here is another awesome Sharky made for ToyQube’s 4th Anniversary show. This one is by Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane. Her custom Sharky is part vinyl and part plush. In her own words: I turned my Sharky into a potted mushroom. The shape of the body and pointy top worked well for topping with a [...]
Continue reading...Art Toys at Phillips de Pury Auction
20. August 2008
The Urban Art auction has three areas that will be of specific interest to toy fans: Japanese and western kaiju, art toys and urban/street art. A variety of plush, busts, vinyl, customs and remixes from Kaws to Kozik are available.
Continue reading...STRANGEco and Monster Factory at New York Gift Fair
19. August 2008
In case you haven’t yet had your fill of conventions: Twice a year, an “astounding array of the world’s best home, gift and lifestyle resources converge at the NYIGF… offering an incredible selection of exceptional merchandise in one convenient, well-organized marketplace.” Of particular interest to toy fans is the attendance of San Francisco’s STRANGEco (Booth [...]
Continue reading...Camilla d’Errico Gives ToyCyte First Peek
19. August 2008
Most of you know her work by sight, and if you don't yet, then by this time next year you will. Well on her way to being the hardest working woman in the art biz, Camilla d’Errico doesn’t stop at a couple toy designs and a comic book. Check out our exclusive interview with this rising star.
Continue reading...Midwest Plushform Show
19. August 2008
This November, the midwest adds something big to all of that stereotyped farmland and endless Applebys chains: The 1st Annual Midwest Plushform Show. The event will showcase customized plush figures based on the platform design of Chicago artists Shawnimals & Squibbles Ink. Artists on three continents, as well as bands, celebrities, and “other notable figures” [...]
Continue reading...Something Fun For Your Monday
18. August 2008
Monster Factory, those wacky Toronto-based plush and character designers have created Ponymath, a dedicated website for their so-called “sketchy” videos. If you’ve already had your fill of YouTube vids with people falling and kittens playing theremins, I urge you to give this a shot at a smile on a Monday. In the first video, Pickley [...]
Continue reading...See the Four Faces of Yeti!
15. August 2008
After a long gestation period, a production run of Erin Currie's Cursters will finally be available in less than a week. Produced by Erick Scarecrow's Esc-Toy imprint, the first manufactured Curster plush figure is a Yeti with four faces. If you thought you couldn't afford a Curster, think again...
Continue reading...Mycryptonauts Plush
15. August 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...Yo Gabba Gabba Escape Kidrobot and Invade Target
14. August 2008
Last weekend I went to Target to pick up home necessities like dog treats, dishtowels and batteries. But as always, I found myself in the toy section, where else would an adult who never really grew up find herself, right? While going thru the aisles of Play Doh, Barbies and Dora the Explorer crap, some [...]
Continue reading...Candykiller’s Coney Plush
14. August 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 [...]
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27. August 2008
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