ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

This is Frank Kozik’s 5″ black Anarchy Labbit - just one of his Comic-Con exclusives. In a limited editon of 100, each costs $100. It comes with accessories like the pistol. At 9:40am, they only had 7 of these left. My boyfriend and I both bought one. This will be my major purchase of this [...]

Hunt for Exclusives: Uglydolls booth

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Yesterday was a little frustrating. We arrived later than I anticipated. We missed out on Mecha Sad Bear: Clear by Luke Chueh and Sleepy Chilly Ice-Bat. Today my crew and I were determined to arrive early. We were inside the convention center by 9 even though the floor opens at 9:30. So were a few [...]

SDCC - Dumbrella [updated]

Saturday, July 26, 2008

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Yesterday I also had a chance to visit the Dumbrella booth (#1335/1337). The location seems so far away from the Toy Courtyard, but it’s really worth a visit. Dumbrella has toys, stickers, pins, buttons, t-shirts, puzzles, and books. I was able to see The Giver: Dead Zebra edition up close, and it looks awesome. I [...]

SDCC - First Stop: Uglydolls

Friday, July 25, 2008

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It’s day two of San Diego Comic-Con, but it’s day one for me. Toys are just one component of Comic-Con, but it’s clear that it’s growing in popularity. Comic-Con is always packed, but navigating the toy area was an ordeal. That’s why Uglydolls are in the perfect position on the other side of the hall. [...]

Tara McPherson @ SDCC

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Tara McPherson is one of my favorite artists, and she will have her own booth at San Diego Comic-Con. Here is her signing schedule at Comic-Con. Wednesday July 23rd - 5:30-9pm: booth #4922 Thursday July 24th -12-2pm and 4-6pm: booth #4922 Friday July 25th - 12-2pm and 5-7pm: booth #4922 3:30-4:30pm, Illustrators as Entertainment Entrepreneurs PanelROOM 32AB Saturday July 26th [...]

Koibito Gocco Prints

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Yoskay Yamamoto is one of the artists on my must-see list. To promote his Koibito toy, he created these limited edition gocco prints. In case you didn’t know: “gocco” is a self-contained compact color printing system that is popular in Japan. I didn’t know that either; I had to wiki it. Each hand-painted print is [...]

Giant Robot @ SDCC

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Giant Robot Magazine has a few great exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con. They will be at booth #1729 which is near the Small Press Pavilion. Their list of exclusives and signings include: Kami-Robo toys - GR will be the only one to have these ultra-cool robots David Horvath original drawings Souther Salazar print and zine - signing on [...]

Kozik Print (and more) @ SDCC

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Along with all of the great toys, you’ll also find prints at San Diego Comic-Con. You can purchase this giclee print by Frank Kozik at the Poster Pop booth. The limited edition print (150) is on rag paper, signed, and numbered. The price will be $150. Kozik will also have this print on framed display at [...]

Dumbrella @ SDCC

Monday, July 21, 2008

We’re just days away from San Diego Comic-Con, and I have another update from Andrew Bell. He will be at the Dumbrella booth (#1335/1337) with a vast array of goodies. Along with The Giver of War: Dead Zebra edition, he will have stickers, tote bags, and prints. You can see the full list here. I [...]

Munky King’s Signing Schedule @ SDCC

Monday, July 21, 2008

I’ve been waiting for Munky King to release their signing schedule for San Diego Comic-Con. The schedule is finally online at their Comic-Con page. The major dilemma is whether Hana and crew will be able to beat San Diego traffic and make it to Luke Chueh’s signing on time. Thursday 7/24 10:30am-12:30pm Pocket Full of Monsters 1pm - [...]

The Giver of War @ SDCC

Friday, July 18, 2008

Are you ready for another Comic-Con update? Andrew Bell will be at the Dumbrella booth (#1335/1337) with a new vinyl figure - The Giver of War: Dead Zebra Edition. This is a limited edition of 100, and only 40 pieces will be available at Comic-Con. Each figure will cost $90. The rest will be available [...]

Go Hero @ SDCC

Friday, July 18, 2008

Go Hero will be the very special guest of Rocket World at San Diego Comic-Con. At booth #4633, you’ll see the Buck Rogers figure, the Atomic Disintegrator Pistol (pictured below), Sinbad w/ Homunculus, and the debut of Perseus with Bubo. You’ll also find 80 hand-made advanced “proto” 1:6 scale Atomic Disintegrator mini-gun. Each [...]

Dark Horse @ SDCC

Friday, July 18, 2008

Dark Horse just released their signing schedule for San Diego Comic-Con. Booth #2615 is going to be packed with comic book stars and some of your favorite artists. I highlighted some of the signings that might interest ToyCyte fans. To see the entire schedule, click here. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 (Preview Night) Domo raffle! Come to our booth [...]

Travis Louie’s “Bride of Stan”

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Travis Louie’s paintings tend to evoke a weird reaction. Some of his half-human/half-creature beings make you shudder and look away. At the same time, you can’t help but stare at his work. He makes beautiful paintings that have a touch of creepy. At San Diego Comic-Con, you’ll be able to find “Bride of Stan” at [...]

Brent Nolasco @ SDCC

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Here are a few customs by Brent Nolasco. At San Diego Comic-Con, he’ll be at the ToyQube booth (#4837). The artwork from his Broken Hearts and Stolen Souls solo show is currently available at myplasticheart. My favorite is Death Becomes Her, his custom Fatima. I also love Bare, a red and grey version of Luke [...]

I.W.G. Flying Saucer Attack Craft

Thursday, July 17, 2008

If you’re planning to visit Rocket World at San Diego Comic-Con, be sure to check out the I.W.G. Flying Saucer Attack Craft. Previously we saw the unpainted version, and now we see a preview of the pre-production attack craft. The Covert Space Pirate Black edition is shown, and each attack craft will cost $49.95. Only [...]

Angry Woebots Set @ SDCC

Wednesday, July 16, 2008