ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

NYCC: Keith Poon’s Hammerhead Sharky

Thursday, January 15, 2009

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 [...]

Sneak Peek of the Giant Sharky

Thursday, December 4, 2008

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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 [...]

Huck Gee’s Signed British Spitfire Sharky

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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Huck Gee’s Signed British Spitfire Sharky

Where there are Germans to fight, you need Allies to combat them. Along comes a squadron of British Spitfires to battle the evil Axis. Huck Gee has built upon his original successful designs of Axis vs. Alies Sharky fighters to bring us these British counterparts. Armed with a new smoking bomb/cigar accessory, they are ready [...]

Sharky Customs Gallery

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...

My Paper Crane Sharky

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Here is another awesome Sharky made for ToyQube’s 4th Anniversary show. This one is by Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane. Her custom Sharky is part vinyl and part plush. In her own words: I turned my Sharky into a potted mushroom. The shape of the body and pointy top worked well for topping with a [...]

SHARRRK! Custom

Monday, August 18, 2008

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SHARRRK! is a custom Sharky completed by Andy of ToysREvil. When he posted a few preview images of his custom, I was intrigued. SHARRRK! was supposed to be part of ToyQube’s 4th Anniversary on August 15th. Unfortunately, Andy’s submission was held up in customs and was unable to make it to the show. I think [...]

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 [...]

Update on the Upcoming Sharky Attack at ToyQube’s 4th Anniversary Party

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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Dive right into the water, these boys won’t bite, really. These once white and wild Sharky’s have been tamed, painted, accessorized and totally customized. The much awaited sneak peeks of the pieces created for ToyQube’s 4th anniversary party this Friday at the Sullivan Room in New York City are starting to hit the net and [...]

Phu!’s Sonic

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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We’ve seen a lot of great customs from Phu!, and this one may be my favorite. Can you even guess what the original platform toy is? The Sonic Space Cruiser is his custom Sharky for the upcoming ToyQube exhibition in New York. If you think about it, the Sharky makes the perfect rocket ship. His [...]

Celebrate ToyQube’s 4th Birthday with the Sharkys

Monday, August 4, 2008

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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 [...]

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 [...]