If you’re a vinyl toy enthusiast in Southern California, you were probably at Vinyl Toy Network 2008. The Pasadena Convention floor was filled with artists, manufacturers, vendors, art fans, vinyl toy enthusiasts, and toy newbies. Artists including Amanda Visell, Sket One, and Cameron Tiede signed toys and sketchbooks for their fans. For those [...]

Cameron Tiede just introduced “Melvin” on his blog. His new toy will be on display at the Pretty in Plastic booth at the Vinyl Toy Network. No word on the official release date, but a lot of people will be eagerly waiting for this. You knew Cameron would come up with a bright, funky colorway, [...]

We’re getting closer to the Vinyl Toy Network, and here is another glimpse at what we can expect. Cameron Tiede will be at the Pretty in Plastic booth, and he will also be available for a signing. VTN attendees will get a better look at his latest project, “Melvin.” Via email, he said he’ll show [...]

Forget the drab, boring and traditional Lionel Trains, check out the upcoming exhibit DERAILED at the art and toy gallery Cardboard Spaceship in Santa Cruz, California. The show opens on May 2nd and runs until May 31st and includes customized trains by artists such as Frank Kozik, Jim Koch, Jesse Hernandez, Cameron Tiede, David Flores, [...]

The countdown is on - roughly two weeks left until the next Vinyl Toy Network. If you’re in the Southern California area, mark your calendars for Sunday, May 4th. Held at the Pasadena Convention Center, VTN is a convention floor filled with vendors, manufacturers, and artists. It’s like a small Comic-Con for vinyl toy enthusiasts.
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