ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

House of Liu: Preview

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

The House of Liu show opens this Friday August 22nd at APW Gallery. From the previews, it looks like it’s going to be another awesome custom show. On the left is Julie West’s custom Mei Mei, and the right shows Ken Keirn’s Di Di. The customs were done on the regular size blank figures. At [...]

Come on In To the House of Lui - Custom Show at APW

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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Opening on August 22nd, the same night as the Crazy 4 Cult 2 show but on the opposite coast will be the House of Liu Customs Show at APW in New York City. If you could make both events, I’d be REALLY impressed. A variety of artist such as Julie West, Shawnimals, Kerry Lee, Jim [...]

House of Liu Preview: OsirisOrion

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

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Rob Ingellis aka OsirisOrion has a new website that features his custom toys, drawings, and other artwork. His latest custom toy project are two submissions for the House of Liu Custom Show at APW Gallery. DiDi the Leviathan and MeiDusa transplant his horror-inspired artwork onto Crazy Label’s House of Liu toys. They’re creepy but cute. [...]

Customs by OsirisOrion

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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OsirisOrion is a toy collector, anime fan, and self-taught artist. His artwork is influenced by comics, anime, bio-mechanics, horror, abstract art, and graffiti. His custom Munnys have been seen in group shows at the APW Gallery. Hirotsugu the Red (left) appeared at APW’s NYC Munny Contest. The troll-like Munny has crazy, over-sized ears and feet. [...]

NYC Munny Contest

Monday, June 9, 2008

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The NYC Munny Contest opened at the APW Gallery this weekend. The show had a lot of great custom Munnys, and here are a few of the winners. WaveDog won the Judges’ Choice with a crazy Cyclops Munny. JiYoun Lee’s black and white Munny deserved the award for Best Detail. Brendan Wenberg’s creation includes a [...]

The Art of Kerry Lee

Friday, June 6, 2008

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Artist Kerry Lee is relatively new to the custom toy scene, but she has already developed a signature look. She brings a touch of glamour to her creations with the use of brightly colored sequins. Her sparkling Munnys and Dunnys show a careful attention to detail and an endless supply of patience. With her high [...]

APW Gallery - NYC Munny Contest

Thursday, May 22, 2008

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By the end of the year, my goal is to customize a Munny or Dunny. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and I’m reminded of my goal every time I see a new custom show. I’m tired of thinking about it, and it’s time for me to just do it. If you’re interested [...]

World of Imagination: Custom Toy Show (NYC)

Friday, April 25, 2008

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Opening 4/25 and running through 5/11 is the World of Imagination custom toy show at APW gallery. The exhibition can be found at 195 Chrystie Street, Suite 200, New York, NY (across from My Plastic Heart). Artist receptions happen on 4/25 from 7-9 PM and 4/26 from 2-5 PM. Posted on the Kidrobot forums as [...]