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Tag Archive | "Keith Poon"

Kicktoys Custom BEit Dude Launch Party

Thursday, May 7, 2009

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Kicktoys Custom BEit Dude Launch Party

Friday, May 8th from 8-11:30PM, ToyQube presents the launch of the BEit Dude figures. Several popular artists have customized a BEit Dude.The designs show the versatility of the toy, along with the endless possibilities that could be created. The customs at the show will be available for sale, and there will be Kicktoys t-shirt giveaways throughout [...]

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I.W.G. Humans Beware Show at Rocket World

Saturday, April 11, 2009

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I.W.G. Humans Beware Show at Rocket World

Last night, a variety of homegrown Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo mutations hit San Francisco’s Rocket World for the first I.W.G. custom show. If you’ve never been to Rocket World (aka T.A.D. Gear), you owe it to yourself to visit Patrick Ma’s haven for high end adventure gear and designer toys. Enter the garage doors to one [...]

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Keithing’s Shark Attack Custom for I.W.G. Humans Beware Show

Monday, March 30, 2009

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Keithing’s Shark Attack Custom for I.W.G. Humans Beware Show

Keith Poon aka Keithing from Toy Qube sent us this slick surf-shock custom for the upcoming I.W.G. Humans Beware Show. Keithing’s custom is a perfect blend of the cute platform figure with the macabre. Shark attack? In San Francisco? See you there.

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Toy Qube’s Mini Sharkies

Thursday, March 19, 2009

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Toy Qube’s Mini Sharkies

San Diego Comic-Con previews are coming early this year, and here’s the first one out of the hopper. Coming to us courtesy of Paul from LavishLivez: Keith Poon aka Keithing from Toy Qube designed this specific series for this summer’s SDCC. These will be available as a package as well as sold separately. Quoth Paul: “I [...]

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Humans Beware: I.W.G. Custom Art Show at Rocketworld

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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Humans Beware: I.W.G. Custom Art Show at Rocketworld

DrilOne is curating a custom vinyl show based off the Rocketworld I.W.G. figures. This is the first time a show like this has ever been thrown on this platform. 80+ artists are customizing blanks for the exhibit. Scroll down for a complete list of partipating artists and more info about the show. Humans Beware: The [...]

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New York Comic Con 2009 Previews

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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New York Comic Con 2009 Previews

We are just days away from New York Comic Con 2009. For everybody trying to keep track of the exclusives and events, here's some help. You can also get up-to-the-minute info by clicking on ToyCyte's NYCC 09 Exclusive tag. There are some really great toys in this convention. Check out figures by Doktor A, MAD, Bob Conge, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Brent Nolasco, KaNO, Julie West, Jure Gavran, Pushead, Mike Sutfin, Secret Base, Monstrehero, Sket One, Erick Scarecrow, Jared Deal, Keith Poon and not to mention appearances by Huck Gee, Clutter and Mr. Shane Jessup, among others. Our east coast correspondent, Collin David, will be on the scene, so flag him down if you see him. Stay tuned for more coverage of NYCC on ToyCyte as it unfolds. Have fun, and don't spend all your rent money!

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NYCC: Keith Poon’s Hammerhead Sharky

Thursday, January 15, 2009

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NYCC: Keith Poon’s Hammerhead Sharky

I’m starting to notice a trend of cartoonishly bloodied vinyl figures lately. Are we getting a little contentious, artists? Do I need to watch my back? ToyQube will be debuting Keith Poon’s newest figure, the Hammerhead Sharky, at booth #870 during this year’s New York Comic Con, with the exclusive ‘Black Extra Bloody’ version. He’s limited [...]

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Sneak Peek of the Giant Sharky

Thursday, December 4, 2008

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Sneak Peek of the Giant Sharky

Hey all you toy, Sharky and Jaws fans out there. This upcoming figure is almost ready to take a big bite out of your toy shelf. This ain’t no regular eight inch Sharky. No sir. Keith Poon, the man behind the Sharky, Kanser and Toy Qube sent us this totally awesome sneak peek of [...]

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Keith Poon Gets Filthy With Artist Proof

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Keith Poon Gets Filthy With Artist Proof

Keith Poon, the man behind the store ToyQube, the figure, Kanser and the super cool Sharky toy, wrote to us today to let us know that he got his Artist Proofs in! And not just some regular beta-version of an upcoming project, no I’m talking about his clothing company Artist Proof…if you’re feeling randy, you can check [...]

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Interview: Keith Poon of ToyQube Talks Sharkys, Hammerheads and Artist Proofs

Thursday, August 14, 2008

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Interview: Keith Poon of ToyQube Talks Sharkys, Hammerheads and Artist Proofs

One of the things I love about the San Diego Comic Con, and no it’s not all the guys dressed up as Storm Troopers (although that is a close second) is the unparalleled access you have to so many of the artists, designers and toy producers, all in one crazy, cramped and chaotic place. At [...]

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Celebrate ToyQube’s 4th Birthday with the Sharkys

Monday, August 4, 2008

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Celebrate ToyQube’s 4th Birthday with the Sharkys

You may think that if you stay out of the water you’ll avoid a shark attack. Think again. A myriad for teeth barring predators will be out of the wild and attacking New York City on August 15th to celebrate the fourth birthday of ToyQube. Keith Poon’s Sharkey will be painting, drawn on, sprayed and [...]

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Introducting Artist Proof

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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Introducting Artist Proof

Not content in just being a toy giant, Mister Keith Poon, the proud founder of ToyQube, is getting into the rag biz. This new enterprise is called Artist Proof and features clothing that goes beyond just super cool tees. They’ll be hoodies, jeans and long sleeved shirts. The first release from his new venture will [...]

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REDRUM Sharky by Frank Kozik

Thursday, May 15, 2008

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Does Frank Kozik make anything that I don’t like? The obvious answer is no. I’m always looking for new Kozik toys, and this REDRUM Sharky is a beauty. I hear the theme music from JAWS when I look at it. Keith Poon’s Sharky looks great with the crazy blood splatters, and the bloody bone is [...]

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