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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 [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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Hey, remember these? We’ve been talking about Kaws’ line of housewares with Gallery 1950 since July, but usually there’s nowhere to direct US readers who are flush with cash and lengthy ash to purchase them. Well ToyQube, based in Flushing, New York, just got the ashtrays in black and white ceramic finishes. Kaws’ wares are [...]
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...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 [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 14, 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
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...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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, July 28, 2008
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Strolling by the ToyQube booth at the San Diego Comic Con, some colorful creatures caught my eye, I mean seriously, how could they not? ToyQube let artist extraordinaire Brent Nolasco showcased some of his superbly fashioned feasts for the eyes on a couple shelves in their chalked full of wonderful display cases (check Jeremy’s write [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 17, 2008
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Here’s the roundup of Toyqube (Booth #4837) exclusives: Tim Tsui’s “Game Of Death” Da Sharky and Lupus Hope of Da Fighter series [pics here] Huck Gee’s British Spitfire MK1 Shark Frank Kozik’s Nachthai “Kempfe” German Sharky NVC’s NYKIOTO MAD’s 5″ Black Ninja Mad*l [pics here] MAD’s 10″ DIY Blue GID Mad*l [pics here] Tristan Eaton’s Blue GID Billy Banana FILTH’s [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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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 [...]
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 of [...]
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. [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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For the last few weeks, Andrew Bell worked on updating his online shop. The new-and-improved Dead Zebra, Inc. Shop is now open for business. Old accounts are no longer active, but it won’t take long for you to create a new one. His shop features books, prints, and toys. Pictured above is his Black Lotus [...]
Continue reading...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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