ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

I.W.G. Humans Beware Show Previews: tyleR, Reactor88, Trenton M & Jeremiah Ketner

More angry, vengeful beasts come a-rollin’ into town via the I.W.G. Humans Beware Show artists, which include some very familiar names. Behold, ‘Frog Suit’, by Mutt & Monster Hunter-inventor tyleR, staying true to his custom roots and awesome painting skills – though if I had frog PJs, I think I’d completely lose my ability to be [...]

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Even More Illazilla Previews: Deep Cover, Squidnik, Keith Noordzy & Reactor88!

These are halcyon days, my friends, when our children can grow up in a world with toys as charmingly basic and friendly as the Illazilla. Screw you, Pokemon – this is where the heart is. Here are a handful of artists who will also be adding their unique visions to the canvas that is ‘Zilla. Deepcover [...]

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Phu! Sends in Rogue Trooper Mad*L

Master-customizer (who is soon to release some original toys), Phu!, is sending in the troops to tonight’s custom Mad*L show at LIFT. As usual, Phu! combines debris into details: The 10-inch platform figure was enhanced with cardboard, cable ties, brass rivets, broken toy parts, disposable plastic spoons, hose clamps, felt, googles, plastic beads, bottle [...]

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Reactor88’s Totem Custom Mad*L

We can’t seem to get enough of this weekend’s Mad*L show, so here’s a look at Ryan Crippen / Reactor88’s amazingly clean double-faced totem custom Mad*L. The fact that this was done with nothing but acrylic and marker on vinyl, plus a robot-steady hand that defies all human motor function, boggles the mind and [...]

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Sharky Customs Gallery

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...

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