This website is about any and everything that sparks the creative genius in all of us. By profession I am a Graphic Designer, and enjoy all aspects of design. From traditional to urban from resin to vinyl, these are all great mediums and deserve to be explored. On top of that everything from music to movies from guns to graffiti.
A few months back I was asked by the folks over at Collect3d to do an interview about my blog, how I got started in collecting designer vinyl, as well as many other pertinent questions that revolve around toy culture in general. This was alot of fun to be apart of and if you have a few moments head on over HERE and check it out, and if you feel like it post a comment either there or on this post and let me know what ya think! Thanks all :-)
The opening reception will be held Friday, November 6th from 7 pm until 11 pm in the Shoparooni Annex Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio. The exhibit will run from November 6th, 2009, until December 5th, 2009. This is presented by Bigshot Toyworks! Some artists will be in attendance. This will be the first stop of "Natural Resources", which is a traveling show! More stops are planned for 2010, and even more artists to be announced.
A New Ninjatown resident has been discovered! WINTER NINJA by Shawnimals. The kick-off to Shawnimals seasonal Pocket Ninja release the Summer Ninja was wildly successful at San Diego Comic Con in July, and now they are pleased to announce Winter Ninja as part of their ongoing Fall Moustachio Madness campaign.
Like the Summer Ninja, the Winter Ninja is handmade and comes with a signed/numbered tag, along with some awesome accessories. The difference this time is three-fold: The edition size is 200 pieces, and this will be available ONLY at Chicago locations as well as our online shop (participating shops are listed below). It's also part of their ongoing, and quite successful, Moustachio Madness promotion.
This Winter Ninja revels in the season with his icicle shuriken and fancy, macho stache. Never cold, the Winter Ninja not only defends the most treacherous terrain high atop Mount Feroshi, he also manages the meat-packing district and its vast, icy storage rooms.
* Pocket Ninja-sized (approx 4" x 4") * Handmade by Shawnimals * Limited to 200 pcs * Signed and numbered tag * Icicle shuriken accessory (not to mention his fancy stache) * Made with fuzzy plush felt
Available fir only $18 each at the following fine locations in the Chicago area and online Friday Nov 6th...
Jordu & Jello…. need I go on? This is the third installment from Jordu Schell with a festive track from DK, posted up on Sketch Theatre! Jordu Schell is an amazing sculptor/artist and it is really cool to see him working in real time, his sketches are amazing as you can tell from the above picture! Sketch Theatre is an awesome website to see artists sketch all kinds of stuff, so hit the link to see so many more great videos!
Can a toy relieve the stress, fear and anxiety of the H1N1 swine flu virus? Maybe not, but isn't he a cute little fella? Imagination Is Innovation LLC, and James Griggs today announced the availability of the limited edition SwineFlew toy figure. In addition to the toy, they are also announcing the launch of the website, http://www.getswineflew.com, and the Create the SwineFlew Dance contest.
James says: "I created the SwineFlew toy figure in response to all the hysteria surrounding the H1N1 swine flu virus. People everywhere are in a panic over the H1N1 swine flu virus. Young, old, wealthy, poor, doesn't matter. The world is going crazy over swine flu. I thought I would make something a little light-hearted and do my part in easing some of the anxiety being felt around the world"
The SwineFlew toy figure, available HERE, is a limited edition "art piece," and is not intended for those 12 years of age or younger. The figure is currently available for order in the color pink, and eventually will be available in black or white. "In addition to launching the toy, we are also announcing the Create the SwineFlew Dance contest. So here's your chance, to create a new dance!" said Griggs, "Do you got moves? And like to grove? Step up and create the SwineFlew dance! for a chance to win an iPod Touch."
To enter the contest post a video response to the YouTube® video HERE before December 4, 2009 for a shot at winning a free iPod® Touch. Further details on the contest can be found HERE!
The Descendents might be my favorite band of all time, I have seen them multiple occasions, one time on New Years Eve in San Diego and it was amazing... but I digress... Milo, the charismatic frontman of The Descendents, is now available in Throbblehead form from Aggronautix. This fella is limited to 1000 numbered units, stands at 7", and is made of a lightweight polyresin. Displayed in a tri-windowed box, here Milo is accurately sculpted right down to the nerd glasses and bitchin' stage stance. Thou shalt not be without aforementioned Throbblehead... ALL! You can snag one up HERE for only $16.95.
Info from the very great, and amazing DKE Toys. For Wholesale Inquiries about this awesome product please contact www.dketoys.com.
Fans rejoice, two new reasons to love Lulubell Toys. Well, OK so they didn't actually do anything but they are bringing the thunder. Sinbad toys release a completely retooled and streamlined Chicken Fever. While the normal M.O. for Japanese toys is mini, several versions, and then a full size, we were treated with it's beefed up brother with very little wait. Word on the street is that we may see a new versions as soon as DesignerCon.
As if that wasn't exciting enough, RealXHead drops it's most anticipated figure in a while, Brown flocked Gatchigon. This one was never really clear if it was, or wasn't going to see the light of day. Well throw open the blinds cause he is here. Be quick though, while it did get made, it was in very short supply.
DrilOne just posted up some great shots of one of his latest customs... this time around it was done on the platform toy "Billy the Rabbit" by Blamo Toys who is throwing its first custom toy show "Welcome to Blamoville" in SF on Nov 8th. and 13th. The show will then travel down to LA and be displayed at their booth at this years DesignerCon in Pasadena on the 21st of November! This "Military Billy" as Dril calls it turned out great, and I love all the little details of the wear and tear, turned out great man!
LOL Cats more like it, if you don't know Jimiyo... he has some kind of weird fetish with cats, but, his work is amazing and you can rock a killer tee for only $9! TeeFury is an awesome website that sells T-shirts for $9 a pop...the only catch is that it is only on sale for 24hours and then the next T-shirt is posted up! I have seen awesome shirts by some amazing artists on here and the total purchase price is $11. So that is $9 for the Tee and $2 for the shipping...that is an awesome deal that can't be beat! I will try and post the shirts up daily, or you can go visit the site yourself!
Money does go back to the artist and after today, this t-shirt will be Gone FOREVER! Today artist earns $1 for every tee sold. So make sure you get over there if yer diggin the design!
Stefan is a super talented artist, and a super cool guy to boot! You can now follow all of his updates via his Twitter profile HERE, not on Twitter yet? Get a move on!
I fear that Monster 67 triggers the mustachio alert. Boy, how does he groom that thing? Not at all, from the looks of it. All that wax would probably be too expensive. What do you think 67 does for a living? Another scientist? Movie director? Bank robber? Rank bobber? Temp jobber? And what has 67 gasping in surprise? Or am I misreading his expression? Clearly, you know what's going on. If you can, please take a minute and let us in on 67's secrets.
Well it looks like the first exclusive for DesignerCon has been revealed and it is in the shape of a cute and cuddle new Treeson a 3" Baby Snow Treeson to be exact! Introducing the Snow Treeson, created by Bubi Au Yeung. Exclusively available from 3DRetro at DesignerCon 2009 and Crazylabel.com This figure is going to be limited to only 600 pieces where they will be split between 3DRetro with 300pcs and 300pcs from Crazylabel.com, so if you can't make it out to the event, no worries you can snag one online!
DesignerCon November 21st, 2009 10am-5pm PST www.designercon.com
Kat Brunnegraff knocks this Moola custom out the park painted in her well known "Night Walker" signature styled artwork. This custom is now in the Argonaut Resins online store and available to own HERE. For more info on Kat and to view other pieces of work she has done, check out her site HERE!
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