ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Bounty Hunter X Jarvis King-Kun and Kaws-Kun Now Available

These are the first “in-hand” images I’ve seen of a bagged Bounty Hunter X James Jarvis King-Kun. Knunt.com is a Tokyo-based retailer that scours various festivals, markets, Japanese shopping web sites, and Japan-only mail order items and wholesalers to bring you items you thought you’d never see again from the likes of Bounty Hunter, [...]

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East3 Puts His Mark on Kidrobot

Hawaii-based aerosol artist, East3 presents Mugsy, his premier vinyl for Kidrobot. The 8-inch figure ($39.95) rocks a removable visor, 3 spray cans, 2 markers, articulated arms and an expected release date of May 1st. East 3 was born in San Francisco and raised in Honolulu where he began painting at the age of 14. His first [...]

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Tim Tsui: The Da Minci Code

Tim Tsui is one of the pioneers of the urban vinyl toy movement. Da Minci is Bling’s brother who’s a bodyguard and part-time wrestler. Now that we know who everyone is, let’s find out where they are: unfortunately nowhere near my house. However, if you’re in Paris, check out the Artoyz Shop/Gallery to [...]

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