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 [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, April 11, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 9, 2009
NYCC was a nearly incomprehensible miasma of crowds and excitement and getting whapped in the shoulder by uncareful cameramen, but I survived the whole ordeal with bruised body intact. After a few technical delays, I'm finally home again, here to report on the onslaught of awesome. Read on for highlights from David Foox, Bob Conge, GoHero, Erick Scarecrow, Jure Gavran, Jared Deal, Eric Nocella, kaNO, Nakanari, NEMO and Brent Nolasco.
Continue reading...Monday, February 9, 2009
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The ToyQube booth saw NEMO hangin’ out and sketching. One enterprising fan was collecting giant marker sketches on a street map of NYC – an excellent idea to commemorate the NYCC. You can see a Lou Pimentel ape in there, too. Check out his Wanderlust sculpt for BIC Plastics in the Brent Nolasco post!
Continue reading...Friday, November 14, 2008
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Here’s a really good excuse to go get some an injection of culture and make your way to a museum. On December 6th at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, there will be an opening reception for this star-studded custom vinyl show called Dreams to Dreams. The reception will be from 1-4 and the [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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Check out the nearly 60 Sharky customs including art by Brent Nolasco, Duncan Poon, KaNo, Banana Virus, Jeremiah Ketner, DrilOne, NEMO, Mr. Shane Jessup, Touma, MCA, Phu!, Heidi Kenney, Marka27, Jesse Hernandez, Shawnimals, Huck Gee, Annie Owens, Betso...
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Nemo’s Haremungous didn’t make it to Comic-Con, but it is now available on ToyQube’s website. Haremungous is the warrior rabbit from sculptor Mike “Nemo” Mendez. The Haremungous has a black skull tattoo on its chest ready to warn any attackers of their impending doom. It’s the toughest rabbit you’ll ever see. The black Haremungous is [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 20, 2008
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Every year, fanboys and fangirls of varying stripes descend on San Diego for Comic-Con. Although the event has extensive programming, there’s one activity that unites the collectors with the cosplayers, the MMP gamers with the manga readers, the superheroes with the steampunks: the pursuit of SDCC’s exclusive toys. ToyCyte will be publishing a weekly bulletin [...]
Continue reading...Monday, June 16, 2008
In case you didn’t notice, we’re all excited about next month’s San Diego Comic Con. Along with the weekly five, take a look at Toy Qube‘s latest – the Haremungous by Mike “Nemo” Mendez.The Haremongous isn’t your average bunny rabbit. Equipped with a shield and an armored helmet, this warrior rabbit is ready to attack. [...]
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