The AMAZING works of Seymour for his upcoming 3-man show "The Emporium" @ Strychnin Gallery 06/08/2012

We just got a really awesome update from Peter Kelk aka Seymour about his upcoming show at Strychnin Gallery... which by the way is a group show with Doktor A. and Skeleton Heart... that being said, he sent over a plethora of pictures showcasing his awesome work... and by awesome I mean what a massive bunch of circus sideshow curiosities, freaks, clowns, buskers, brawlers, showmen, and con men. Peter tells us that all of the pieces that he creates are 100% hand sculpted using clays and resins and then painted, and come cased in 17cm high acrylic domes. All pieces are 1/1 originals... RAD!!! The pieces will be available through Strychnin Gallery, and the presale should be going online starting Wednesday, June 6th HERE... so for all us outta towners, this is for us!!!

"The Emporium" is set to open on June 8th, and as you can see from all the pictures in this post, Seymour has a very distinct style, and he carries it over to each and every piece he creates... and there are a ton of them. With names like "Pot Belly Pete", One Wheeler Willie", Benjamin Bumble Brain", "Bobo Jojo", Dr. Jerry", and "Gumball Gary"... one can only transport themselves to this side show in their minds, lending to the fun and excitement that each character offers! If you are living in or around the Berlin, Germany area... don't miss this show, and if the photos above are any indication of what to expect... you will be a fool if you miss it!!!

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Erick Scarecrow's new resin "MOD" Crow Crow Bear gets the 'Mad Men' treatment!!!!

Now that's a promo!!!!! Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toys just released the above image of an upcoming Crow Crow Bear resin release... and it's featured in a cool promo picture with a few fellas from 'Mad Men'... awesome!!! This version, dubbed "MOD", is limited to only 26pcs worldwide and will retail for just $75 a piece... look for them to drop HERE tomorrow, June 1st at 11am EST!

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DUDEBOX Jubilee Offer... FREE shipping worldwide!!!

This weekend, the British will sip tea and eat cake to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's 60th year on the throne... now I don't personally know about this, seeing as I live across the pond, but the folks over at Dudebox said so, sooooo..... to honor this occasion, Dudebox is offering ten days of FREE Worldwide shipping on all orders... CRAZY!!!!! This offer will run starting tomorrow, Friday June 1st until midnight Sunday, June 10th, 2012. All orders placed during this time using Royal Mail's First Class delivery option will be shipped for FREE anywhere in the world. A great incentive to get your hands on some new figures from these guys! Take advantage!!!

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Jon-Paul Kaiser’s 5" Captain Sturnbrau "Deep Blue Sea" Edition from Toy2R... looks AWESOME!!!!

It looks like Jon-Paul Kaiser and Toy2R are not yet done with the awesome Captain Sturnbrau figure as they just announced a brand new version... and this ghostly “Deep Blue Sea” variant is looking really nice!

"As the tide rolls in, it brings a warning from the sea… the Captain is not gone, but waiting. Deep in the water the peg-legged pirate waits to set sail once again on the Whispering Corsair along with his crew of undead shipmates."

This clear blue figure will be limited to only 200 pieces worldwide and will be up for grabs in June... that being said, this edition will wave in the arrival of more mysterious JPK creations to come… so don’t miss out on this limited release. No word on a price just yet, but I am sure it will be below $40 a piece.

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Rad "Cactus Rocker" vinyl figures from Tokidoki

Hey all you Tokidoki fans... shoot, hey all you fans who like rad looking vinyl figures... Tokidoki is thrilled to reveal their latest star in the Cactus Friends family: Cactus Rocker. This duo of 'Red' and 'Blue', set to drop in June, measure 6” tall, and will retail for $24.95 for Cactus Rocker Red, and $39.95 for the Tokidoki exclusive Blue. The detail on this figure is really dope, and I just love all the small intricacies... oh, and how about that guitar!?!?! One thing that is really appealing is that price tag... $25 for a 6" tall figure with all kinds of attitude... where do I sign up?!?! Look for the 'Red' version in designer toy stores worldwide, and keep those eyes peeled for the 'Blue' as it will only be available at Tokidoki retail stores, Tokidoki.it, and Tokidoki special events. Rock-N-Roll!!!!!

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"Grave Girl" stained print on wood from Yosiell Lorenzo

Dropping tomorrow, Friday June 1st @ 11am PST artist Yosiell Lorenzo is excited to release yet another awesome looking hand stained print mounted on a wood plaque.... just look at how rad that looks!!!! Titled "Grave Girl" this particular print measures 7" x 9", and is limited to just 25 pieces worldwide. Each one comes hand numbered and signed for that authenticity factor! Each plaque and stains may vary, no two prints are alike, seeing as they are all hand-made with serious TLC! Don't miss out on this release folks, and for just $35 shipped... you can't go wrong. Head on over HERE tomorrow at the above time and pull the trigger!

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Scott Tolleson x MAQET - Create your own Bernie!!!

In the ever growing and evolving market of 3D printing, the folks over at MAQET continue to take strides int he right direction... and they just took a big one as they announced a collaboration with YOU and artist Scott Tolleson as they are proud to introduce the DIY "Bernie Cotton". Designed by LA-based artist Scott Tolleson, the blank Bernie template is at your bidding. You can dress him in his very best outerwear, thrown on some glasses, or maybe a bushy mustache... heck you can even become a part of the 'Argyle Army' and throw down some diamond patterns of your own... go hog wild!!!! The Create-Your-Own Bernie by Scott Tolleson and MAQET is priced at just $30 for your own unique 4" work of art! Click HERE to find out more info, and to get started!

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Squink's custom Munny for "They Came From The Streets 2"!

Squink did this astounding 4" custom Munny for the upcoming "They Came From The Streets 2" group custom show. Amazingly clean sculpting all around, I especially enjoy the slight point of the ears and the scale patterning on the body. And that face is so expressively upset. Simply wonderful!

"They Came From The Streets 2," organized by the guys of Urban Vinyl Daily, opens on June 1st at UNHeardof, 323 W 4th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Contributing artists include: Frank Kozik, Scott Tolleson, Gary Ham, DrilOne, Eyeone, 64 Colors, ValleyDweller, Steve Talkowski, Rsin, Lunartik, VISEone, Task One, Luke Cheuh, THARP, Nerviswr3k, Ian Ziobrowski, Abe Lincoln JR., Scribe and Alisa Ross, Squink, A Little Stranger, JFury, Jon Chase, JC Rivera, Maxx242, Chase Tafoya, Chris Brett, Dez Einswell, Terribly Odd, Jason Gallo, and Cache.

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Luke Chueh's "Smokey (The Bear)" for Thinkspace Gallery show!

Luke Chueh's 8" x 10" acrylic & ink on paper painting "Smokey (The Bear)" is part of the "Wild at Heart" group show, a benefit for the Born Free USA foundation. The piece is most obviously a brilliant parody of everyone's favorite anti-forest fire mascot, but Chueh explains his intentions:

[This piece] attempts to address several of the issue[s] behind the show. First the painting features a polar bear, a mammal whose territory has been severely affected by global warming. The bear is smoking a cigarette, which illustrates in its own twisted way animal endangerment, crossing a human lifestyle with an wild animal. Finally, the title "Smokey (The Bear)" is a reference to Smokey The Bear, the original mascot for the the United States Forest Service.

"Wild at Heart" is already open and runs through June 9th at the Thinkspace Art Gallery, 6009 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232.

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Zukie-based Custom Trade Circle at Kidrobot Forums!

Alison "Miss Zukie" Perez's new DIY Zukie platform has gathered an interesting form of support over on the Kidrobot Forums: a Custom Trade Circle is being organized. For those unfamiliar with the concept, each member of the Trade Circle will make a single custom (in this instance, solely using the Zukie platform) and then, determined from random drawing, each customizer will send their piece to someone else on the list (and receive one from someone on the list as well). If you are interested in participating, the organization is HERE (the first post has the rules which you need to abide by) and you can grab your DIY Zukie figure HERE. And did I mention that Miss Zukie herself is participating? Oh yes…

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Martin Hsu is a fanboy for Hayao Miyazaki!!!!

As you may know, or may not know, Martin Hsu is a HUGE Hayao Miyazaki fan... and to celebrate his HUGE fanboy'ness he decided to launch a new kids tee- Miyazaki Club for Kids!!! This awesome design that Martin created features the smiling face of Hayao who is obviously stoked to be so famous... or maybe he is just scheming up his next big blockbuster... in any case, these are now available for 2, 4, and 6 yr olds! :)He mentions that he has had so many parents ask him for it... so here it is! Head on over HERE now and snag some for your little ones!

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J★RYU's N3rdlink interview finished & Kidrobot LA event announced!

The third — and final — part of N3rdlink's interview with J★RYU is up now HERE (parts one & two were announced HERE & HERE, respectively), but possibly the most exciting bit of recent J★RYU news is that he'll be doing a live painting event at Kidrobot LA. Pictured above is the Mega Munny he's pre-prepared for the event, which he'll be finishing live on June 16th. He even teases that people should "come out if you want to see what's in the head."

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Todd Robertson and Guumon exclusive drop at FOE Store & Gallery on 01/02/2012

FOE hosted their 2nd annual monster themed show this month and they are sneaking in one more event before the show comes down on Sunday June 3rd, where if you are in the area... you don't want to miss this as artists Todd Robertson and Guumon will be at FOE on Saturday June 2nd from 3pm–5pm with exclusive releases. Robertson will be releasing 2 sets of his resin "Ammonaito" creatures where each set is a run of 4, including a mecha chase and priced at $75 a piece. Guumon will be releasing 4 "Bone Zombie Krunks" at $110 a piece and 1 "Zombie virus Krunk" at $150... a doozie of a release if you ask me! If there are any leftovers, these will be posted up HERE online on Sunday the 3rd... so cross those figures you outta towners!

FOE Store & Gallery
28 Pleasant St
Northampton MA 01060
www.shopfoe.com

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DrilOne x Jason Limon's "Ollie" figure for SDCC 2012!

While still not completed, it seems DrilOne has finished his modifications to the previously released teaser and is sending it to Jason Limon to put the finishing touches on. The gas mask modification looks great and those wings are killer, but I really love the peeling metal that adorns the head. It seems this piece is entitled "Ollie" and it is destined for San Diego Comic-Con 2012. If we're lucky, Limon will treat us to a photo of the finished piece…

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"General Gorgax" the Cyborg Space Barbarian resin figure set to drop 06/01/2012

From the his labyrinthine fortress on the lost planet of Xanthos, comes the ruthless leader of the dreaded Evil Mutant Legion, the dark champion of the elite Cyborg Space Barbarians, the fallen master of the Omega Powers, the obsidian horned arch nemesis of Galaxxor, General Gorgax! This classic 5.5" action figure-style resin art toy was sculpted by Ben Spencer, hand cast in resin by The Godbeast and painted by Ben Spencer. General Gorgax features 2 points of articulation and comes packed in a traditional bag and header style with exclusive header card art Ben Spencer. This figure is limited to an edition of 5 and will never be produced in this colorway ever again. General Gorgax will be available for $90 each this Friday, June 1st at Noon CDT, exclusively from The Galaxxor online store HERE... don't miss out on this limited edition resin figure folks!!!

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Gary Ham's wood toy Frank Kozik piece for "They Came From The Streets 2"!

You might recall that last year Gary Ham crafted a wooden homage to The Sucklord, which we announced HERE. And now Ham is at it again, having delivered a fantastic wood toy version of Frank Kozik for the upcoming "They Came From The Streets 2" group custom show. Entitled the "KoziKit," this piece features the plaid flannel wearing Kozik with his trademark "K" emblazoned upon his forehead (as well as an Anarchy symbol on his shirt, another reoccurring image in Kozik's repertoire), a cigarette in his mouth, and NIKE sneakers on his feet. As for accessories, this figure comes with: a Smorkin' Labbit & Smorkin' Grenade, his faithful cat helper, a copy of Kozik's Desperate Measures art collection, a wrench, a stack of money, a copy of Preston Blair's Animation book, a vinyl LP record, and a Kozik "Beastie Boys" show poster print. The Sucklord piece went at auction for $585, so one can only wonder what this beautiful follow-up will be priced at.

"They Came From The Streets 2," organized by the guys of Urban Vinyl Daily, opens on June 1st at UNHeardof, 323 W 4th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Contributing artists include: Frank Kozik, Scott Tolleson, Gary Ham, DrilOne, Eyeone, 64 Colors, ValleyDweller, Steve Talkowski, Rsin, Lunartik, VISEone, Task One, Luke Cheuh, THARP, Nerviswr3k, Ian Ziobrowski, Abe Lincoln JR., Scribe and Alisa Ross, Squink, A Little Stranger, JFury, Jon Chase, JC Rivera, Maxx242, Chase Tafoya, Chris Brett, Dez Einswell, Terribly Odd, Jason Gallo, and Cache.

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The Sucklord strikes "The MonsterPants Are On!"… Again!

The Super Sucklord returns, bringing his beloved brand of villainy back to the "The MonsterPants Are On!" podcast. But whatever shall he discuss? We're guaranteed some talk about the Toy Lords of Chinatown series, especially the recently released third episode, as well as some chatter about an upcoming collaboration: a MonsterPants x Suckadelic release! The episode is available for your listening pleasure on Saturday, June 2nd at 3PM PST and can be found at the Cult Radio A-Go-Go! website.

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Round 5 x Jeremy “MAD” Madl release poster art for upcoming Bruce Lee mini-figure collaboration

It's been some time since we first announced HERE the powerhouse collaboration between Round 5 and MAD... and honestly, I was getting kinda concerned (not really, hahaha). Well the reason for the temporay silence is because they have been strategically planning their next move... and here we go! Bruce Lee’s Temple of Kung Fu gets some official poster treatment featuring a selection of the 28 characters that will hit shelves this summer.

So this is an official teaser that shows off the good characters (left) and the bad ones (right)... and how cool is that loose illustrative style. We also have another treat for all of you... a peek at the box art for this series that houses the blind box assortments of the 3-inch figures in the Bruce Lee Temple of Kung Fu platform. Each box will contain standard figures as well as hyper-limited variants... and I personally can't wait to get some of these in hand! More very soon!

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Rampage Toys x Killer J's four glowing Starpets customs!

Jon M of Rampage Toys recently painted a series of Killer J's glow-in-the-dark vinyl Starpets figures in metallic and neon colors. Limited to only the four one-off pieces shown above, these amazing little guys will available June 9th on Killer J's website, each costing ¥4000 (approx. $50). *** UPDATE *** I misunderstood the wording of the press release: There are only the four colorways above being made available, but multiple copies of each will were customized.

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Toy2r x Swarovski's 8" Qee Bear for Michele Reis!

Michele Reis, the Hong Kong model & actress as well as spokeswoman & designer at Swarovski, received an extremely special gift while recently in Beijing: a custom made 8" Qee Bear by Toy2r.

Covered in nearly 10,000 Swarovski crystals of varying sizes, the Qee features several design elements specifically for Reis: the "M7 Heart" on the front is from her Magnificent 7 cellphone case design, the "620" on the back is her birthdate, and "JMJ" is the children's charity she founded with her husband & son. With such an amazing looking gift, I can imagine she must have been not only surprised but absolutely thrilled!

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