SDCC 2012 teaser from Zombie Monkie

Here is a little twist for you all... what the heck is Mikie aka Zombie Monkie up to. Well, it look like he is putting a twist on that old "This is your brain on drugs" commercial and using a Jumping Brain to get his point across. So what could this be... well, it's obviously a teaser for a custom he is planning on dropping at SDCC 2012... other than that, it's a mystery. Stay tuned!

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RunDMB's custom Fonzo for the upcoming Freak Store show!

Done in his immediately identifiable style, RunDMB serves up this insanely cool looking custom Fonzo figure for Freak Store's upcoming custom group show. Fonzo is a 6" vinyl platform that Freak Show developed themselves, so it makes perfect sense that they'd do a platform specific show to highlight it. And if the other contributors to this show have as much fun with the format as RunDMB obviously did, then this will be a great show! More information to come when it's made available…

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Behind the Scenes with Marka27's "NEO INDIGENOUS LA" @ Crewest Gallery 7.7.12

The extremely well-received "Neo Indigenous" solo art show by Marka27 (recap HERE) is moving from the East Coast to the West… Yes, that's right, his amazing exhibit of paintings, custom figures & speakers, silk screen panels, and prints will be on display in Los Angeles starting July 7th at Crewest Gallery... and they put together the above video interview with Marka... a great watch! If you've never had the experience of seeing his unique blend of Aztec, Asian and African influences, then this is an absolute must for you! "Neo Indigenous" opens on July 7th from 7-10PM and runs through July 29th.

Crewest Gallery
110 Winston Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90013.

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Scandal Strikes the Kidrobot Munnyworld Awards! (Okay, not really…)

Over the weekend we posted a recap of the winners for the 2012 Munnyworld Awards done by Kidrobot. But now, for specific reasons unknown, the announced Best In Show winner was determined to be in violation of the rules and thus disqualified. As such, the "Doctor Poingeckster and Flamingor" custom by Kasey Tararuj (pictured above) has now assumed the title of Best In Show! But since the grand prize winner isn't eligible for placing in other categories, Tararuj's winning pieces in both Best Foomi and Best Raffy had to be shifted out, changing the winners in both:

• Best Foomi: "Hans the Orphan" by Charles Rodriguez has now won with "Horned Oni" by Grimsheep taking second place and "Red Oni… in a Suit" by Gabriel Carpio taking third.
• Best Raffy: "Life On Mars" by Sean Viloria has now won with "The Mecha-Assassin" by Robert Borbas taking second place and "7-inch Blue RAFFY Dragon" by Scott Kinnebrew taking third.

Again, congratulations to all the winners!

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"Chocolate" edition pre-order of "Mr. Jimmies" the Undead Doughnut resin from John Sumrow

Well look what we have here... a new version of John Sumrow's epically awesome "Mr. Jimmies" the Undead Doughnut or "Zoughnut"! This flavor... or shall I say colorway, is the always delicious "Chocolate" version and each one is made to order so it come right outta the deep fryer pipping hot and ready to invade! They are all hand painted, cast as a resin sculpture, and they all come signed and numbered on the bottom. They measure 7" H, 7" W, x 4" D making them the perfect size for any collection... and they can be yours HERE for just $125 a piece!!!! These are up for pre-order right now, and are a limited edition, so go snag one! So, do you love to eat... and do you love zombies?!?! Well, this piece is perfect for you! Head on over HERE now and pick him up... what a cool figure!!!

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Yakuza Series of 5" Mini Qee Bunees by Fakir

Announcing the latest addition to the 5" Mini Qee Artist Line - The Yakuza Series by Fakir. Toy2R USA makes every effort to scour the globe to find new artists and fresh designs to work with and when they found a set of original custom Mini Qees by French artist, Fakir, it was a no-brainer that they should be made into production pieces. Originally the artist created a similar design using the 9" Bunee Qee, but creating a collection using the Mini Qee platform seemed the best way to explore the variations of Fakir's Yakuza theme. Scheduled to be released in August, and retailing for just $28 each, expect to see a few different versions as the Yakuza take over the world.

Source [Toy2R Press]

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Pete Fowler X Dudebox... inside the studio!

I know this is a few months old... but nonetheless, it's an awesome video that lets you meet the Monsterist. Also... he goes by the identity Pete Fowler. Several or so years ago in London town scavenging through PlayLounge, I was introduced to this man of mystery. Today, I am still nerding out on his work. Check out Mr. Fowler having a chinwag with Dudebox in their Inspire to Create video series. It is also a peak at the Pete Fowler and Fiends platform vinyl toys

Source: [The Worlds Best Ever]

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Peep These Threads!!! Obey pays Homage to Keith Haring. Check it!!!!!

"We are getting ready to release a collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation. The collaboration started when OBEY had the privilege of looking through the Haring archives. They were able to draw inspiration in addition to select images of iconic and lesser-known Haring works. The purpose was to blend past and present, to bring to light Haring’s work to a new audience as well as satisfy existing fans with product designed with a new perspective" -- Obey Clothing


This new capsule collection is for Fall 2012, and you can get your hands on the wears in July or snag some gear at Urban Outfitters. The project will be a venture between OBEY and the Keith Haring Foundation. Check out the above vimeo goodness as it gives us a sneak peak on the thoughts behind the collaboration.

Source: [Hype Beast]

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Hot Water Music x Vannen Watches's "The Exister" Coming Soon!

It's been eight years since the pioneering post-hardcore band Hot Water Music have released a studio album, but now the wait is over… Exister has been released through Rise Records and, to celebrate, Vannen Watches are putting out a limited edition timepiece using the art of Richard Minino (Horsebites Design) from the album as well as engraving on the back casing and crown. Oh, and the packaging will be signed by the whole band! Available Friday, June 29th at 9AM EST, the "Exister" watch will be exclusively available from the Vannen & Hot Water Music websites.

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Kuso Vinyl x VanBeater - SDCC 2012 exclusive "Driver" Crappy Cat release

More news from Kuso Vinyl as they keep pumping out the goods for SDCC 2012 and for this release they have teamed up with VanBeater to drop an exclusive "Driver" Crappy Cat figure... how cool!!!! This 2.75" tall racer is limited to 200 pieces worldwide, and each figure is packed in the bag with header card. Oh, and for just $10 a pop, you can't go wrong!!! These will be at Kuso's booth #4937, where VanBeater will also be on hand and signing for his fans on Thursday, 12th from 12pm-2pm.

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"Fonzo" Glows in the Dark for SDCC 2012.....

More SDCC 2012 news... and why not?!?!? The folks over at Freak Store are really pushing their very first vinyl figure "Fonzo", and rightfully so as it's a cut little adorable dog, and we just got word that he will make an appearance at SDCC 2012 in an all new GID colorway... SWEET!!!! The 6" Fonzo is a limited edition of 100 pieces for SDCC and they will be available at Gary Ham's booth #4836. Do not miss the chance to take home Fonzo autographed by Gary in this sweet new colorway! No word on a price just yet... but we are assuming it will be around $60 a piece.

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FrankenFactory's Tiger(Wolf)Girl Artist Edition made with Monster Kolor!

It appears to be quite the tiger-rific day… hot on the heels of the Tiger Stroll, we have Shea "FrankenFactory" Brittain's Tiger(Wolf)Girl, wherein the talented artist used Monster Kolor paints to make her deliciously delightful WolfGirl character into one wearing a tiger pelt.

This, much like the previously revealed color-changing version, appear to be part of a series of one-off custom paint jobs Brittain is doing with her iconic design. And yes, that's one-off as in only one made, first come equals first served… She's revealing them on her Twitter account, so we strongly encourage you to follow her there as it seems people have been buying them without these wonderful pieces ever making it into Brittain's online shop.

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SpankyStokes x Dan Brodzik - Limited edition custom "Tiger" Stroll series dropping TODAY!!!!

Originally created as a 1-off figure (posted HERE) as well as seen in an awesome digital painting/rendering, this "Tiger" Stroll was a sight to see... and after getting such positive feedback from the OMFG community, John "Spanky" Stokes (that's me) of SpankyStokes.com asked creator Dan Brodzik to do a run of these for fans... and he agreed! This 100% hand-painted "Tiger" Stroll figure is the real deal, and features an amazing amount of painstaking detail not only in the figure, but in the entire package as Dan created a blister pack for each of these on the original OMFG Series 1 backer.

This was created as a limited edition series of 10 figures, but only 8 of them will be up for grabs TODAY!!!! Dropping at 12 Noon PST via the SpankyStokes.com online store HERE for just $60 each + shipping. Each 2" tall figure also comes with a highly durable/waterproof print of the original digital painting/rendering and it measures 16" x 7 1/2", all of which are signed and numbered by the artist. Along with the print and blister packed "Tiger" Stroll figure, you will also get tons of stickers and buttons. These are all packed up and ready to go... they just need someone to adopt them... will it be you?

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Jay222, JFury, Scott Tolleson, valleyDweller & DrilOne's custom Androids for Dragatomi's SDCC 2012 series!

Continuing our series of reveals for the Dragatomi blind boxed Android customs series to be issued at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) we have pieces from five contributors! Pictured above are a pair of customs by Jay222, who took an amazingly inventive approach to the format… the exterior is almost untouched, letting the transparent green subtly reveal the amazingly hand-crafted critters inside.

Clowns?!? Oh yes, it's the contributions from JFury! Every time I see one of his most recent customs, it's obvious how many leaps and bounds this customizer has taken in the last year… Just look at that sculpted lower lip and protruding teeth. Fantastic!

And who doesn't love them some valleyDweller? Very nice wash of natural looking tones… the wood paneling effect he's created on the body is quite impressive. Which, to be fair, shouldn't be a surprise… valleyDweller does tend to impress.

A duo of exquisitely done pieces by Mr. Scott Tolleson. I love that grimy, weathered effect he's addded here to his sickly slick detail style. These are such utterly amazing pieces that I'm at a loss for words… and trust me, that's not easy to do!

And we're going to leave you off with a quick rearview tease of DrilOne's second contribution to the series… Wow!

Dragatomi's blind boxed custom Android series will cost $80 per box and only 50 customs will be in the series. They will be available at SDCC Booth #4935, but day and time of release are still unknown.

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Trampt wants to give one artist money, advertising space & prizes!

It's coming down to the wire on the previously announced massive giveaway on Trampt, wherein one verified artist will receive $500 cash, six months free advertising on the Trampt site, and a "Customizer Dream Package" that includes Monster Kolor paints courtesy of Tenacious Toys, a pair of Ice Scream Men from Brutherford and a horde of figures from Toy2r. Entitled "For the Love of Art," this contest ends June 30th… but there's still plenty of time for someone to sneak in and make enough of an impact to win. So if you're an artist & not a member of Trampt yet, I don't know what you are waiting for… Join now!

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Shawnimals's Pocket Pork Dumplings… Nearly Full Reveal!

Shawnimals has taken his infamous dumpling Wee Sticker design from the plush platform into a blind boxed vinyl release with the help of myplasticheart and Squibbles Ink. The "Pocket Pork Dumplings Series 1" features each wonderful 1.8-inch wide by 1.5-inch high and 1.6-inch deep figure packaged in a mock Chinese takeout container. All of the nine "main" designs carry a 2/20 ratio and, while the back of the box lists one mystery chase, we've been told that there are actually three chase figures in this set! But thanks to our friends at Trampt, we have pics and names for all the "main" figures…

Set to be released July 11th, 2012, each Pocket Pork Dumpling blind box will cost the exceedingly reasonable price of $6.50 and be available just about everywhere that designer toys are sold. But, if you can't quite wait that long, myplasticheart will be throwing a dumpling-centric release party in NYC on July 6th, with both Shawnimals and Joe from Squibbles Ink on hand!

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A Little Stranger x Gary Ham's Cavey: Wooper Looper!

I don't even know what you're supposed to be with those adorable gill stalks, but I think I love you, Wooper Looper! As we previously teased, A Little Stranger is continuing her wonderful tradition of collaborating with another artist to make a Convention specific Cavey; and this time she partnered with none other than Gary Ham to create the "Wooper Looper" for the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).

Each Wooper Looper comes in it's own snug goodie bag with a specially designed Gary Ham header card! And keeping the adorable plush company in the goodie bag is a glitter Cavey sticker, a black enamel Cavey badge, and a Cavey carry bag and a Cavey postcard! The only problem is that he's limited to a mere 30 copies! And 10 of those pieces will be at SDCC starting preview night, available from Ham himself at Booth #4836! Can't make SDCC? Fear not, the remaining 20 copies will go live in her Cavey webstore on Monday, July 16th at 3PM EST. Retail is set for £28 (or roughly $45US).

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Maxx242's Rock Poster for Blink-182's Newcastle Show!

Maxx242 of the Fighting 4 Dreams Studios designed the above screen printed poster for last night's Blink-182 show with The All American Rejects and Twin Atlantic. Limited to only 150 numbered copies of this print made for the June 19th, 2012 Metro Radio Arena show in Newcastle, England, but there's no official word on when any remaining copies might trickle online for fans to snag up… I'd keep a watch on the F4D Studios online store if you're interested, as I have a feeling it might just appear and be gone in no time flat…

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