More Watchmen Portraits

Entertainment Weekly posts an image of Rorschach "as he shoots a grappling gun into the Comedian's apartment while investigating his fallen comrade's mysterious death." [via SHH] ... while Movienewz has more images to add to the earlier posted photos from the WATCHMEN: PORTRAITS coffee-table book featuring photography by Clay Enos (looks like a press -package tho, glossy-pages and all, but what

G.I.Joe Movie Teaser Clip from ET (w/ screengrabs)

G.I. Joe Movie [tagged] from Entertainment Tonight (Super Bowl Spot Footage ) watchable on youtube HERE [via AICN] featuring action, body-armor and loadsa air-flips in slow-mo. I really wanna see more before commenting tho ... meanwhile before the "official" trailer hits this weekend U.S.-time - here be some screengrabs (altho I still can't get the darned slideshow to present in order of my

Plaseebo's Stone Walker @ New York Comic Con 2009 (booth 956)

In addition to the previously blogged-about SKULLOCTOPUS, PLASEEBO will debut the prototype of a new figure from their "Great American Kaiju" series at the New York Comic Con 2009 (Feb 6-8): the STONE WALKER! Before any further product stats are revealed, CLICK THRU for individual pics, and to read about the genesis and fable of Stone Walker as created by Bob Conge.FYI: Plaseebo will be at Go

SAS King by 2PetalRose (Feb 13-drop)

WHAT: SAS KING WHAT-IS: Designed by UK-based design duo 2PetalRose - the S.A.S. King is the first in a series of military-themed creations dubbed Kombat King. [Last featured in prototype-sculpt form]SIZE: 4.5 inch height approxWHEN: To be released on February Friday 13th 2009QUANTITY: 1st Edition SAS King limited to 10 piecesPRICE: £25 plus postage. Estimate cost of Postage £3.50 to UK, £6

1/6 Euro Bramble by 3A Toys On Sale Now @ Bambalandstore.com

WHAT: WWR EURO BRAMBLE 1/6th FIGUREWHAT-IS: Created by Ashley Wood and made by 3A Toys - Bramble is the second in the WWR line of toys, and is exclusive to Bambaland store.PRICE: US$250 (Price includes EMS shipping.) Order HERE on Bambalandstore.comREMARKS: Random boxes have NIGHTWATCH BRAMBLE or a BLANC de PLUME redemption sketch.[Tagged-on-TRE: Euro Bramble / Nightwatch Bramble / Blanc de

Darkness Into Light @ Rivet (Feb 7-28)

WHAT: "Darkness Into Light" WHAT-IS: This show will feature photography work from local to international renowned counter-culture photographers. One of the highlights of this upcoming exhibit will be the display of Wayne Martin Belger's Yama camera and print installation. WHEN: Opening Reception on February 7, 2009 (7-10pm). Exhibits thru Feb 28.WHERE: Rivet Gallery [www]1200 N. High

Brandt Peter's Cackle Factory @ Gallery 1988 LA (Feb 3-27)

WHAT: CACKLE FACTORY ~ a solo exhibition by Brandt PetersWHEN: Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00pm (exhibits thru Feb 27, 2009)WHERE: Gallery 1988 [www]7020 Melrose AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90038(323) 937-7088TRE-IMPRESSIONS: It would be outright wankerish of me to dare critique Brandt's art, having only seen them online and not in-person (just like me seeing toy-pics online versus holding them in my

Victim#2 & Intergaladiator by MONSTREHERO @ New York Comic Con 2009

The boys from MONSTREHERO (aka Sean Blay and Cliff Kirschner) will be pounding the convention floors of Jacob Jarvitz Center NYC come February 6th to 8th @ the New York Comic Con 2009 - where they will be debuting two new sculpts: VICTIM #2 and INTERGALADIATOR!Sean mentions: "We'll have a small amount of each, along with a sampling of our other figures from the past year. We won't have a booth,

All-Star Vinyl Legends Series: Muhammad Ali & Tiger Woods by Upper Deck

"One is a king of the ring, while the other is a ruler of the green!" Sideshow Collectibles solicits a pre-order for Upper Deck's Muhammad Ali and Tiger Woods 10 inch vinyl collectible figures from their All Star Vinyl Legends Series. Both figures have a SRP of US$22.99 with a 2nd quarter 2009-ship date. (No quantities were determined). Now, I'm not much of a "sports-collectibles"-person, but

Desolation Row by My Chemical Romance

MTV ShowsMusic-video-snippet of My Chemical Romance's cover of Bob Dylan's "Desolation Row" ~ to go with the Watchmen 12" Picture Disc vinyl record posted about HERE. The mv is directed by Watchmen-movie director Zack Snyder and will premiere in full on iTunes Music Store on Friday.MTV.com reports: "Keen eyes should already be able to pick out a few nods to the "Watchmen" film in the video —

The Final Watchmen Poster

Peep the Final WATCHMEN Movie Poster [via FirstShowing]- which frankly looks like it's for a soap-opera, IMHO. This of course, does not include the different variations from different countries (heh). Directed by Zack Snyder, Watchmen premieres March 6th 2009. CLICK THRU for a look at previously released posters :)

Watchmen Movie Books: Portraits / The Art Of / Film Companion

There's this whiff of a warped-hint of irony (or perhaps it be "cyclic-evolution") whereby the conceptual-path / journey of a live-action film adapted from a printed-comic book (story) further produces printed-books about the making of said live-action-film. Glorious, methinks. And Rorschach has become the de-facto poster-child for the film (heh). CLICK THRU to find out a bit more about Watchmen:

myplasticheart @ New York Comic Con 2009 (booth 866)

myplasticheart continues with the barrage of goodies primed for New York Comic Con just barely a week away now - CLICK THRU for Lumpy Bumpkin, Bumble & Tweet, Koguma Proto and the Final Signing Schedule for artists at Booth 866. [CLICK to track mph-exclusives on TRE]Lumpy Bumpkin is the toy that doesn't do anything. He sits (literally) 4" High and comes in a Chinese takeout container (with a hand

Black & Gold SHAM by MAD @ New York Comic Con 2009 (myplasticheart booth 866)

myplasticheart is set to release the special edition BLACK & GOLD SHAM Da Clown designed by MAD and produced by BIC Plastics. Limited to 96-pcs with a Regular retail price of US$100 - Black & Gold Sham will be offered at a special-NYCC-price of US$90 ~ available only at the Con @ myplastichert booth #866.MAD will be making a special appearance at the myplasticheart booth (#866) to help release

Shin Tanaka January 2009-Update

Papertoy-maestro Shin Tanaka drops a series of updates about his creations going places (and taking names) ~ including an exhibition in Paris, the new Hoophy-design for March, 4-In-1-Robots and T-Boy-vinyl toys ~ CLICK THRU for details and pics :)UPDATE#1: Shin's new paper toy HOOPHY and SPIKY BABY DELUXE SERIES are currently on display at an exhibition in ISSEY MIYAKE in Paris, France -

Suckadelic 2009

CLICK THRU for the lowdown of what the Sucklord has in store for 2009 in the Suck world (and for Suckadelic-fans) - including a new BOOTLEG figure, a peek at a new SUCKPEG, Suckarrific-videos, behind-the-scenes and more :)SUCKLORD BOOTLEGSSUCKLORD SAYETH: "2009 will be the final year that Suckadelic will be producing those Star Wars style figures that made us famous. It was great and I had a

Glyos Heads Phase 1 by Sucklord

Shown here are a batch of WIP-raw Glyos-compatible SUCKLORD heads! I had wanted to ask if this was an upcoming collaboration/crossover project with Onell Design ~ but I would've been stating the obvious, innit? (heh) *Info as soon as I get'em*Source: Suckadelic

Toy2R presents David Horvath @ Yoyamart (Feb 12) / Bossy Bear Turtle Release Party

WHAT: Bossy Bear's pal Turtle Release Party featuring David Horvath's Glow in the Dark Turtle Figures. (David Horvath will be on hand to sign each of the figures personally.)WHEN: February 12th (6pm-10pm)WHERE: YOYAMART in New York City15 Gansevoort StreetNew York, NYC 10014Tel: (212) 242 5511HOW-MANY-TURTLES: Five different versions of the GID Turtle Test Shot set are limited to 100 pcs each

Dr Manhattan in Vietnam (1970)

Above shows a front page article from The New York Gazette (dated: June 18 1970) - while the below photo shows Viet Cong troops bow down before Dr Manhattan in the process of surrendering (dated: June 21, 1970) - which perhaps might seem a tad insensitive, but hey, at least Dr Manhattan is wearing something to cover up his blue-glow-nasties innit? heh.Source: The New Frontiersman

What We Know About n00b: rayD80 MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive Thus Far

01. n00b: rayD80 is the upgraded future version of rayD8. (Not too sure about it's relationship to rayD8gig tho...)02. He was brought into this time-continuum by a bolt of time-charged lightning.03. He now follows around his younger, more naive self, protecting him from flash events and broken bones. (Full story of rayD80 here).04. rayD80 is a MIMOBOT designer USB flash drive, designed by Dino

Crazy Label's Baby Monk Yoto for New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth 866)

INFO-UPDATE: Crazy Label, Veggiesomething and myplasticheart debut the first 3 inch Baby Monk figure from the popular House of Liu series. Inspired by the Lunar New Year and one of the NBA's greatest players ever, this golden Baby Monk is a must have! Limited to only 96 pcs and retailing at US$20, you can pick up this MPH exclusive at the myplasticheart booth #866. And a special thanks to kaNO

Tenacious Toys-Exclusive Silver Winston by Kathie Olivas (NYCC Booth 867)

Tenacious Toys is proud to announce their very first Exclusive figure: the SILVER WINSTON from Kathie Olivas' Scavengers series by MINDstyle.

Limited production to 200 pieces @ a SRP of US$15-per - Silver Winston was up for pre-orders online @ www.tenacioustoys.com but has since sold out their 140 pre-order-pcs. Fret not, for 40 pcs were saved for sale at New York Comic Con 2009 (Feb 6-8). Visit

How To Get Your Hands On Two-Faced Hazels by Kathie Olivas

CLICK THRU to find out more about how to score the different variants
of Kathie Olivas' TWO-FACED HAZEL 9" vinyl figures from MINDstyle
PRESS RELEASE BY MINDSTYLE:

The holy grail of the ever popular MINDstyle Scavenger Mini Figure Series by Kathie Olivas is here. The red and blue Hazel mini figures have been sighted and finally there's an official statement after a lot of speculation. With the

Storm Shadow Poster Image (G.I.Joe: Rise Of The Cobra)

WHO: "Storm Shadow is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe comics series and television shows. The character is best known for his history with fellow ninja Snake-Eyes. Throughout their history, the duo have been everything to one another from the bitterest of enemies, to the most loyal of friends (and blood brothers) who would fight and die for one another." ~ CLICK THRU FOR MORE."Storm

Tim Biskup Customs & Art for TxT Project Exhibition @ STITCH, Tokyo (Feb 6-22)

Tim Biskup & T9G (Ta-Ku-Ji) are continuing their successful East/West 2008-collaboration into 2009 with their upcoming collaborative gallery show in Tokyo next Friday @ STITCH (Feb 6-22). The TxT Project Exhibition will feature a follow up on the first versions of the TxT Rangeas vinyl figure (their re-working of T9G’s original “Rangeas” figure / tagged) with the release of a pair of

Molly Ballmer Packaging Box

WHAT: Packaging shots of MOLLY BALLMERWHAT-IS: Molly Ballmer is a collaboration between Kennyswork's Molly with Patrick Chow's ball-jointed-doll Ballmer from G-999.PRODUCT-STATUS: The 13 inch tall vinyl [Molly Ballmer] is now available for pre-order @ US$62 per - for a February 2009 release. Email info [at] g-999.com for enquiries.[CLICK for Molly Ballmer on TRE]

Pecanpals by Noferin for 2009

Noferin's handcrafted PECANPALS remains to be one of Toysrevil's most coveted wooden toys for 2008 [TAGGED] - and for folks who'd missed out on them the first time around ~ fret not ~ for DKE Toys is soliciting the 5 Pecanpal characters @ a SRP US$45 per. Limited to 200 friends per character worldwide (*No quantities are mentioned for this current distro tho), Pecanpals feature articulated joints

Ye Olde English Dunny Launch Party by Kidrobot x Selfridges

Even more coverage of the Ye Olde English Dunny Launch Party by Kidrobot down at Selfridges, London [TAGGED] circa Jan 22nd - featuring a video roundup of the event (above) and CLICK THRU for a slideshow of snaps courtesy of Rob'n'Luc of Triclops Studio! Exhibition lasts til February 21st @ the Concept Store in Selfridges' Wonder Room.TRE-IMPRESSIONS:01. Why "weird" & "strange", Rob?02. Toy

KidPunk 16 Animated (Also Really Likes To Play Air Guitar A Lot)

[CLICK for KidPunk16-coverage on TRE]

Customizing In Black & White with Jon-Paul Kaiser

I had a chat with graphic artist/designer Jon-Paul Kaiser (one-half of home-made resin toy-makers know as porlzilla) about his current stark black&white custom-style.CLICK THRU for a read and peeks at Jon-Paul's customed-toys.TOYSREVIL: I've seen the stark black and white style since your Obama figure [PEEP]. Was that the first? If not which custom in this set is? Would you say this is / these

Argonaut Resins @ New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth 964) & MONO Vladimir by Jared Deal

Argonaut Resins will be down at the upcoming New York Comic Con 2009 this Feb 6-8 at Booth #964 - hosted by Jared Deal & kaNO. And good news for folks who'd missed out on Jared Deal's VLADIMIR - peep the MONO Version (below-left) which will be made available at NYCC along with the last 5 Vlads to complete the entire series. Also be on the lookout for a few El Diablos and possibly other sneaks (

El Diablo Wave 2 by Robbie Busch x Argonaut Resins drops Jan-30th Noon (EST)

EL DIABLO Wave 2 goes on sale this Friday January 30th at noon (Eastern time) in the Argonaut Resins online store. Designed by Robbie Busch aka McBoing-Boing - this line will include the uber rare original design red pants DIABLO (only 2 of these made and the first one is sold), the all Black Onyx returns this time with a Blue Tint skull (only 5 of these will be made and 2 are sold), the lighter

DOT NFO Tomorrow King by 3A Toys (Feb 24 pre-order)

The Tomorrow Kings DOT INFO figure was formerly planned to be an store-exclusive via a-unnamed-retailer, but has since been made to be available direct from Bambalandstore.com from February 24th 9.00am AEST.This would be excellent news for folks who might've missed out on the TKs when they sold out first time around, innit? Which might also possibly mean there will be BLANC DE PLUME ART SKETCHES

Tomorrow Queen Sneak-Peek by 3A Toys

Here's a sneak-preview at a "TOMORROW QUEEN" - aka companions for the 1/6th-scaled Tomorrow Kings by 3A Toys! Hey, even clones need sum *TLCC innit? (*Tender-Lovin'-Clone-Care) Designed by Ashley Wood, the Tomorrow Queens will showcase and utilize the new AVA female body-form. Nice halter-top too :)

Night Watch Bramble by 3A Toys (formerly known as Black Guard Bramble)

WHAT: WWR 1/6 EURO DEFENCE BRAMBLE 10006 figure [tagged]WHEN: Pre-order February 3rd 9.00am AESTWHERE: Bambalandstore.comPRICE: US$250 includes EMS shipping (minus 15% discount for 3AA)QUANTITY: 200 pcs made.CHASE-FIGURE: NIGHT WATCH BRAMBLE (formerly known as "Black Guard Bramble")WHAT: 50 pcs to be inserted randomly into Euro Defence Brambles. Blind-Chase.Source: 3A Toys Forum (shoutout

G.I. Joe Movie Promo / Teaser Poster Images

CLICK THRU for full-body-image profiles of Duke, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes, Ripcord and The Baroness from the G.I.Joe live-action movie [tagged] brightened a tad via photoshop (but of coz) to show a little bit more of their armor (heh) - but what I couldn't do was to give them back their "eyes" (the poster images came like that).Source: Aint It Cool News

Iron Masks Thru The Ages (aka Destro's mask possibly revealed)

Apologies to TRE-readers, for this post (with image-montage above-left) was actually started prior to the beginning of the Chinese New Year (where I'd subsequently slacked-off and did nothing else but eat new-year-goodies, drank soda and got fatter *burp*) and upon coming back now, it doesn't seem as "funny" as I'd intended it to be (have been) ... if fact, it think the development of what could

Let’s Hang Zipper Pulls by Aaron Meshon x Kidrobot

NYC-based "Illustrator Aaron Meshon’s Let’s Hang zipper pulls are on their way and all 26 of them are dying to plaaaaay. Look out! Sausages, fresh corn, soft-chew tablets, New York buildings and more are getting chummy in the city! You’ll find them lounging in the park, rolling down 5th Ave. and stopping to chat people up every step of the way. These 1.5-inchers arrive blind-boxed February 26 and

Pink Labbit Stool by Frank Kozik x Kidrobot

WHAT: Pink Labbit StoolWHAT-IS: "Frank Kozik’s Labbit Stool really believes that the best accents to any room are hot pink and a thick cloud of smork. This sturdy fiberglass furball wants to help you decorate your home this February - will you let him in?" [Source]HOW-MUCH: SRP of US$1,250.HOW-MANY: 50 pcs available worldwide.RELEASE-DATE: Undetermined.FYI: Previously (commercially)

Quasimoto by Kidrobot x Stones Throw (Feb 5-drop)

Last seen as a rough-draft [PEEP] - the Kidrobot x Stones Throw Records' QUASIMOTO "Lord In A Box" 8 inch tall vinyl figure is now up for pre-order / pre-sale @ StonesThrow-store for a February 19th-ship @ a SRP of US$49.95. Two colorways are made available: YELLOW & BLUE, and includes Lord Quas' signature red-brick and spliff “cigarette. (*Smoke not inclusive, but dun go be an idiot and set the

Dr Manhattan & The Comedian in Vietnam 1970

(Below) Dr Manhattan photographed on day one of Operation Wrath of God (June 15 1970) (Right) A photograph of extra-normal government operative The Comedian in Vietnam in 1970 (exact date and location unknown)[Both photographs © Alain Guillon]Source: The New Frontiersman

A Kuso Designer Toys @ NYCC'09-Announcement & Scapegoat Billy Raffle (Booth 966)

Oh dear. Seems the current economic downturn has claimed one "victim" in the new year, with Kuso Designer Toys' announcement that their plate of figures [TAGGED on TRE] will not be released at the coming New York Comic Con, as planned. Figures will instead be made available via kusovinyl.com at a later date. But fret not, samples will be on-show at NYCC, with pre-order coupons made available at

Toysrevil's Neo-Opera Clan in 1/6

TOYSREVIL's NEO-OPERA 1/6th-scaled characters created, kitbashed and snapped on 23rd August 2007 / Teased on the 24th / Fully-posted on January 28th, 2009. Yes, I am slow like that I couldn't set aside a time to format them completely (heh). Assassins-for-hire with a fetish for Chinese Opera ("Wayang")-masks; the story of the Neo-Opera Clan will one day be told, in one form or another, one

Blue Hazel Mini Figure by Kathie Olivas

In celebration of Chinese New Year, MINDstyle and Kathie Olivas have secretly released a Blue Hazel mini figure for FREE!

The blue Hazel mini figures are randomly packed in the Asia limited edition version of the 9" Hazel vinyl figures. Only 500 of the auspicious red Hazel figures were produced with a SRP of US$90-per [PEEP] - altho there is no indication of how many Blue Hazels were made. Do

Embrace The Curious This Year with Toysrevil

[CLICK above to view bigger image]WHAT: The creature shown here is named "Bloomtail", and is an "Imperial Newt" from Jim Woodring's capsule toy (equivalent to gashapon toys) with the art Capsule Toy Project (circa 2003). The two mini kumquats have since been devoured with relish and abandonment (and with a complete disregard to calories-counting during the festive new year season ... *burp*).

Xing Nian Quai Le (Happy New Year) from Erick Scarecrow & ESC Toy

Erick Scarecrow with ESC Toy wishes everyone a Happy New Year (Xing1 Nian2 Quai4 Le4). In a few short weeks Erick and Co. will be down at the New York Comic Con 2009 with toy-goodness on the ready at Booth #864 [TAGGED] - so make sure you pop by / say *hi* / get sum sketches from the man himself (signing-sched) / and drop sum coin for cool-ass toys, yo! Have a fab one, E!

Happy Ox Year from Reni Wong

Happy Ox Year from HongKong-illustrator; Reni Wong [alivenotdead / yahoo-blog]. Reni is the creator of Smartan [tagged] and has most recently completed a custom-Xmas Ballmer [blogged] for the Xmas Ballmer Party @ iXTEE (circa Dec 22, 2008). Gong Hei Fatt Choy ah, Reni!

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Gong Xi Fa Chai 2009

[CLICK THRU FOR MORE]PERK PIONEER designed by PERK and made by adFuture. Figure shown is "Wang". [CLICK for Perk Pioneer-coverage on TRE]WWR 1/6 BERTIE The Pipebot (Desert Rat Edition) is designed by Ashley Wood, produced by Bigshot Toyworks and manufactured by threezero. [CLICK for Bertie & WWR-coverage on TRE]TREESON is designed by Bubi Au Yeung and made by Crazy Label. Showcased here is the 8

The Coming of Ducksauce by Dynomight NYC & Casting Cthulhu Juice Crew with The Sucklord

From the makers of the Y-front-wearing back-alley vinyl bruiser BUMRUSH comes a spanking new limited edition action figure dubbed; DUCKSAUCE. Designed by Dynomight NYC - Ducksauce is a member of an inter-stellar B-Boy group known as the Cthulhu Juice Crew. Chillin' in 3 3/4-scale and limited to on 35 pcs of an initial Green colorway, Ducksauce is set for a Feb/March release, with a SRP of US$35-

Touch of Class print by Nathan Ota @ Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger is excited to present their first print with artist Nathan Ota, titled: "Touch of Class".In a limited edition of 25 prints (in Archival textured fine art paper) - the 12"x15" signed and numbered print is available exclusively at Paper Tiger for US$100.Paper Tiger says: "Nathan gives us this great print from a painting in his last solo show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Mr. Ota is an

Montana Drop custom-Munny by FarkFK (@ Selfridges Dunny UK Launch Party, Jan 22)

UK-based graf artist FarkFK dropped a custom Montana Drop with shock white custom as secret and hush-hush-like @ the Selfridges Kidrobot launch party London UK circa January 22nd [tagged] and was promptly discovered by this lucky chappie!Be on the lookout got the blue Signature Color Mutant Munny - which is currently enroute to NYC.Source: Farkfk

Seen @ Dunny UK Launch Party, Selfridges London (Jan 22)

TRE-reader David Bates drops some snaps of the Kidrobot UK Dunny launch party at Selfridges London (circa January 22nd / tagged) featuring a "Live" 4-feet Dunny-painting by TADO (above). CLICK THRU for more images or check out Kidrobot (slidshow-below) and Clutter Magazine flickr-sets for images of the event. Doc18 catches TADO on video painting the 4-footer Dunny! [flickr-tag]: (cheers for

Painting the El Diablo Toy Box by Robbie Busch

Continuing their behind-the-scenes look at the production of EL DIABLO [blogged] Robbie Busch paints the toy-box for his resin figure and has a snazzy video to show for it (proving once and for all I should keep my lame-ass wannabe-video-making to myself :p). Produced by Argonaut Resins, stay tuned for WAVE 2 of El Diablo to hit soon. (Exact date TBC).[ CLICK for coverage of El Diablo on TRE]

A Closer Look at Black Mamba Edition MEDUSA by Erick Scarecrow

This is quite simply, thus far my favouritest vinyl figure borne of Erick Scarecrow's creative-mind and via production of ESC-Toy, IMHO. Elegant, yet deadly. A design-meld of mythical-lore and the vibe of urban-streetz. The color-combo of red and black bleeds my toy-lurvin' heart, and the snakes frozen in motion gives the figure an added vitality. And daymn those shoes are ill! Don't know what

ESC Toy @ New York Comic Con 2009 (Part Two): Full Reveals of Black Mamba Medusa, Stone Shiitake & Muraida Magma (booth 864)

The previously teased Erick Scarecrow-designed mythical-urban creations are now fully unveiled by ESC-Toy, in anticipation for their debuts at the coming New York Comic Con come February 6-8th 2009. Booth #864 is where the actions' at and here is the signing schedule for Erick! [CLICK THRU for full profile pics and product info]Friday: 02/06/09-12PM to 4PMSaturday: 02/07/09-10AM to 4PM Sunday:

HI-DeF Sneak Peek

kaNO's upcoming new vinyl figure with ToyQube sneaked by Paul of Lavish Livez at TQ earlier in the day ~ and this is all ya gonna get for the time being :p (cheers for the lookout, Paul!)HI-DeF [tagged] will make it's debut at the coming New York Comic Con 2009 @ TQ Booth #870. There's also a special 100-pc limited NYCC Version that is as yet to be unveiled.

Hot Toys' Michael Jackson CosBabys Revealed!

Yes folks, the MICHAEL JACKSON COSBABYs have been revealed by Hot Topys! [tagged]. Here are the product specs and CLICK THRU for individual images (if you dare...) ... I was gonna attempt a pun or two utilizing MJ song-titles, but was left agog after viewing the product-images ... anyways:Michael Jackson 3 Inches Mini Cosbaby: Each cosbaby stands 3 inches / 7 cm tall, featuring your favorite

THE GODFATHER - 12 inches Don Vito Corleone Movie Masterpiece collectible figure by Hot Toys

"Hot Toys is gonna MAKE AN OFFER YOU CAN'T REFUSE! - The full photo shots of the first ever brought-to-life 12" high Godfather fully poseable collectible figure is finally here, you may now click the thumbnail to view our Godfather in different angles! In our last newsletter, we’ve mentioned there is one bonus only - Don's chair......but the fact is, the chair comes with the figure, and your

(De-classified) Operation: "Wrath of God"

CLICK on image to view in full the newly de-classified Nixon's executive order authorizing Dr Manhattan to intervene in the Vietnam War in an operation codenamed 'Wrath of God'. (May 22nd 1970)Source: The New Frontiersman**CLICK to find out what exactly it was when last I posted about "Operation: Wrath of God".

Red Hot Pursuit print by Phoneticontrol

Phoneticontrol's been hard at work since 2009 started, and the first Pho-goodness up for grabs soon is alimited archival giclee print being released thru Gallery1998 available in February. Measuring 19 x 9, "RED HOT PURSUIT" will be limited to 26 signed and numbered. Further details HERE (sorry I can't log unto blogspots now - will update with details later).

Brent Nolasco customs @ New York Comic Con 2009 (myplasticheart booth 866)

Brent Nolasco makes his return visit to New York Comic Con 2009 with a slew of new customs figures made especially for myplasticheart. First up will be the Dirty Damnedrons series. Limited to only 5 sets, each set consists on 1 custom Damnedron and a matching mini Damn sidekick. These exclusive sets will retail at US$200 and will be available at the myplasticheart booth #866. CLICK THRU for more,

Concrete AlterEGO by DUST @ New York Comic Con (myplasticheart booth 866)

myplasticheart and German graphic artist Dust will be bringing an exclusive run of his handmade original AlterEGO figures to New York Comic Con 2009. Each is meticulously handcrafted and hand painted, and stands 3 inches tall. "Concrete" AlterEGO will be super limited to 10 pcs and is priced at US$75-per. Check them out at myplasticheart's Booth #866FYI: AlterEGO was previewed earlier in a

Robby The Space Fireman in Green?

Itokin Park's Robby The Space Fireman with Kuso Designer Toys peeked in a GREEN Helmet? A new colorway, perhaps? To match the New York Comic Con 2009-exclusive Green Earthday Edition Iti-Pinhead? [tagged] ... and that's not even counting the PURPLE seen image-left, innit?*Cool*

SCUD & MAXX by Shocker Toys for New York Comic con 2009 (Booth 1051)

Shocker Toys will be attending the 2009 New York Comic Con (Booth #1051) with two translucent and fully poseable action figures: namely Rob Schrab's SCUD The Disposable Assassin and Sam Keith's The MAXX. Limited to 300 pcs of each - CLICK THRU for full pics and product descriptions.January 2009 - NY - Comic-Con returns to New York Febuary 6-8th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth#

Hammerhead Sharky for New York Comic Con 2009 (ToyQube Booth 870)

Paul of Lavish Livez was down at ToyQube when they received their first shipment of the final product of Keith Poon's HAMMERHEAD SHARKY Black Extra Bloody vinyl toy [tagged] and share with us pics and an info-update!(good lookin'-out Paul!)Scheduled for a February 6th-release with a SRP of US$70-per, Hammerhead is limited to 100 pcs with 60 pcs at New York Comic Con (Booth #870) and the

kaNO @ New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth 964)

kaNO is all set for the upcoming New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth #964) with a variety of toy launches, customs and goodies. In addition to his HI-DeF toy launch [TAGGED] with ToyQube (Booth #870), there's also a special 100-pc limited NYCC Version that is as yet to be unveiled (*Stay tuned for that*) Booth #964 will see some NYCC-exclusive-action with the second installment of the Bodega series

Star Trek Toys, Figures and Playsets by Playmates Toys

Yesterday I'd posted about Mattel's Star Trek Barbies based on the upcoming J.J.Abrams directed live-action STAR TREK movie. And now USAToday showcases a variety of playsets and toys made by Playmates (which frankly does not leave me excited nor panting in anticipation, but need blog-continuity becoz i'm cyber-anal like that :p). Perhaps YOU folks would find it delectable? CLICK THRU for mirrored

Sperm on My Valentine! by Shane Geil

Here's a plush that may yet get you sum action this coming Valentines with SPERM ON MY VALENTINE! (There are a coupla folks I'd like to get this for, but I'm afraid the only "action" Ima gonna be getting is either get a slap or incarceration ... anyways)Sperm On My Valentine is a 21-inch long plush sperm (supersized compared to the regular 10-incher!) with a pink body and 4 hearts - limited to

Coraline Web Trailer (HD)

From the director of The Nightmare Before Christmas comes a fairytale nightmare handmade in 3D, based on the award-winning childrens book by Neil Gaiman - CORALINE premieres February 6th.Directed by Henry Selick / Fairytale by Neil Gaiman / Animated by LAIKA / Featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman and Ian McShane / CLICK for Coraline-coverage on TOYSREVIL

Custom Mega-Munny by Triclops Studio for Ye Olde English Dunny launch @ Selfridges, UK (Jan 22)

The TrIclops Studio-boys (aka Ro'n' Luc) drops pics and words of their 20-incher customed-Mega Munny slated to make it's debut at the Ye Olde English Dunny Launch Party @ Selfridges Concept Store, Wonder Room in London January 22nd ~ let's give a warm TRE-hello to the denim-clad and dollah-wavin' "POCKET MUNNY"!TRICLOPS-Says: "The idea is based around the pun... we really wanted to try something

Space Battleship Yamato in LEGO

Space Battleship Yamato in LEGO by fvin! [Source: Awesomer]It befuddles me why no one has yet to make a live-action feature film of this classic anime - also known as "Star Blazers" - man, the Wave Motion Gun charging up and discharging would be well worth the wait, IMHO. CLICK THRU for more images of LEGO-Yamato, or check out fvin's Brickshelf.com-gallery [pics via]."Space Battleship Yamato (

T28s by Felix Ip

Peep this T28-as-a-TinToy-render by Felix Ip (Creative Director of Imagi Animtation Studios) done in 2008 - conceivably for fun rather than an actual toy per se - but would be pretty darn cool, no? Hell yes, I say!... Someone make it happen please? Felix did quite a number of alternative-T28 designs & illos - CLICK THRU for my personal favs and CLICK to view them all on Felix's blog :)

Ashley Wood Does Astroboy

And by that I meant "painting" ASTROBOY! Misleading post-title? Hell yeah! Just look at the purdy WIP-pictures, willya? (Well, I ain't saying he's NOT making Astroboy-toys, innit? hhhmmm)WIP pics via Mr. Wood's Bambablog = looking purdy'n'cool (in lieu of decapitating the poor atomic chappie a whiles back? ;p). While we await the finished painting, CLICK THRU for a closer-look at at Ashley Wood's

Da Bee Warrior by Tim Tsui

Ya likes this Purple + Orange Colorway of Tim Tsui's DA WARRIOR? Dubbed DA BEE WARRIOR - it actually is a one-off-custom done to celebrate the launch of the new online trendspotting locale Bee.WEBZINE from Hong Kong's Monday Magazine.How's that for a toy anti-climax? LOL Anybody think this colorway should be made into a production-piece = shoutout in the comments section if you wish :)p/s: I

Kennyswork & Molly Wish You Have A Wonderful 2009

[Chinese New Year Greetings from Kenny & Kit Wong & Molly of Kennyswork]

Crazy Label Says Kung Hei Fat Choi!

[Chinese New Year Greetings from Andy Woo of Crazy Label]

Grand Sifu Monk by Veggiesomething x Crazy Label (Factory Sample Preview)

You know how in kungfu / martial arts movies, there's always the older venerable Sifu that trains the young disciples? The fount of wisdom and skill personified by a single revered entity? Well, then there are the masters of the masters, the Grand Sifus! And Veggiesomething previews factory samples of the upcoming GRAND SIFU MONK from his House of Liu character series by Crazy Label! [TAGGED]

Custom Mega-Munny by ilovedust for Ye Olde English Dunny launch @ Selfridges, UK (Jan 22)

If you love ilovedust, then you'd love this uber-clean and sleek black+white 20 inch customed-Mega Munny done by ilovedust that'll be on show at the Ye Olde English Dunny Series Launch Party @ Selfridges Concept Store (Wonder Room), London this January 22nd (6-8.30pm). Yep, that smile put a smile on my face too LOL ~ CLICK THRU for a closer look at the custom :)(cheers for the coolness, Mark!)

Hello Kitty Coin Banks @ 7-Eleven Singapore

You know times are coming to a head when I'm left contemplating the allure of Hello Kitty Coin-Banks - currently available at local 7-Eleven outlets, no less! I suspect tis more of "affordability" rather than "inane desire for cuteness", but I digress ... *cough*WHAT: Hello Kitty Coin Banks (9 designs, size unknown)HOW: $5 Purchase = 1 Stamp. FREE with 10 Stamps, or with 5-Stamps + SGD$3.90.WHEN:

Star Trek Barbie Collector Dolls Drop April 20

The last time we saw them, they were emboxed ... but now "they" are free, FREEEEEE! (free from their box, not free-for-grabs) = STAR TREK BARBIE COLLECTOR DOLLS [L-R]: Zachary Quinto's SPOCK, Chris Pine's CAPTAIN KIRK and Zoe Saldana's UHURA "teleports" unto toy-shelves at Wal-Mart.com and BarbieCollector.com April 20th with a SRP of US$43.19.1/6-KITBASH-FODDER: Uniform-tops / Phasers and

NBS Nightly News with Ted Philips, March 11th 1970

[via The New Frontiersman]

Dig Dug Dunnys by Reactor-88

Totally diggin' the DIG DUG DUNNY-trio of customed 3" Dunnys by Reactor-88 (aka Ryan Crippen) - based off one of his fav video games! I'd asked Ryan if Pooka, Dig Dug and Fygar were completed as a commission - to which his answer was: "The Dig Dug set was just done for my own sanity while I work(ed) on a Mega Munny commission :) It was a little personal project I'd had on the back-burner for a

Blanc De Plume Revealed & Ready For Deployment

/// BLANC DE PLUME is in an edition of 75 and is not available for sale. [WHO]Currently one of the ways to obtain a BLANC is to score a BLANC ART SKETCH in the (sold out) Tomorrow King-figures [WHAT] where 10#s of sketches were random placed within. Or you can participate in the 3a Toys Forum photo-contests./// BLANC DE PLUME is a 1/6th-scaled articulated figure (12 inch tall) designed by Ashley

Tokidoki Pink Meletta MIMOBOT Designer USB Flash Drive by Simone Legno

Mimoco's precious little Meletta (the cute little sprite with the monkey on her head) has fallen in love! "Her first kiss has left her in a state of black-and-pink perma-blush, which means that you can get your hands on the sold-out Meletta in her new form, Pink Meletta!"WHAT-IS: PINK MELETTA is a limited-edition MIMOBOT Designer USB Flash Drive by Simone Legno (Tokidoki) - and comes with her

Snuggle Lumps from Shawnimals

From Shawnimals comes the all-new Snuggle Lumps: Limited Edition plush"Snatch up this adorable, limited edition duo for someone you love, or for yourself. Better yet, keep one for yourself, and give the other to your love. It's up to you who gets the bigger of the two!"The bigger lump is 4.5" x 4" and the smaller is 2.5" x 2". SRP is US$15 per pair, with only 75 pairs made. Order them HERE.FYI:

Apollo Moon Landings (1969)

"Dr Manhattan photographs Neil Armstrong on the occasion of the Apollo moon landings, July 20th 1969" [via The New Frontiersman] ... and two-plus months later, TRE was borne. There is no connection between either individuals. (If there was, I couldn't tell you too). Altho I hope Dr Manhattan didn't flash Neil on the moon ~ that might've been a tad awkward, IMHO...

Olivier The Town Bramble by Ashley Wood x 3A Toys

"Olivier has helped cats, defended us against Dropcloth showers, ploughed fields and held trays full of cake at town festivals. You will always find Olivier on the western outskirts of town at dusk, one final patrol before night fall and lockdown occurs" [via Bambablog]"Olivier" the WWR 1/6th-scaled EURO DEFENSE BRAMBLE by Ashley Wood and 3A Toys go on pre-order February 3rd @ 9.00am (for an

Toy Review: Hot Toys Bank Robber Joker (Guest Review by Metin Seven)

The first Guest Toy Reviewer for TRE starts off 2009 with Hot Toys' 1/6th-scaled BANK ROBBER JOKER [tagged] and Metin Seven (of Seamour Sheep & Marty Mole-fame) shares with us his impressions of the much sort-after figure from The Dark Knight - Movie Masterpiece series. (Metin has my envy for owning it and I can but drool a waterfall on the computer-screen LOL).CLICK TO READ-ON.[FYI: All text via

When Don Vito Corleone Speaks, You Listen (Everything I Need To Know In Life I Learned From The Godfather)

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."[Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane about Woltz][CLICK for Hot Toys' 1/6th Godfather on TRE / CLICK THRU FOR MORE]"It makes no difference to me what a man does for a living, understand."[Don Corleone to Sollozzo]"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."[Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane]"But I'm a superstitious man. And if some

RESISTANCE Action Figures by DC Direct

"After a valiant struggle to stop the Chimera invasion in Europe, mankind must make its last stand on the shores of the United States. In the highly anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION®3 game, Resistance 2™ [www] places players in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from the unstoppable Chimera. While wrestling with

Wonder Woman 1/6 scale Deluxe Collector Figure by DC Direct

DC Direct solicits"the figure Wonder Woman fans and 1:6 scale collectors alike have been waiting for" ~ the WONDER WOMAN 1:6 SCALE Deluxe Collector Figure!Scheduled for a Septemper 16th 2009-release, Wonder Woman features 28 points of articulation, the figure is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display base. SRP is US$99.99"This classic interpretation of

Alice Chan for Fendi's Bag de jour

Alice Chan has teamed up with fashion label Fendi to create a seriesof illustrations for their newly launched bag named "Bag de jour"."Bag de jour was inspired by the classic movie "Belle de Jour". Like the film, Bag de Jour will remain a modern day classic exhibiting different characteristics of a woman. This season Fendi had invited world famous illustrator Alice Chan to use her iconic

The New Frontiersman Launches (A Watchmen movie online viral)

The WATCHMEN Movie [tagged] online viral has officially begun with the launch of The New Frontiersman website @ www.thenewfrontiersman.net - with the previously "sealed" folder [PEEP], now "opened" to reveal correspondence, military documents, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs and video reports from and about the world of Watchmen thru the reporters and journalists of The New

Watchmen TV Spot 2

[TV Spot #1]

Wildasaurus Rainbowasaurus by Bwana Spoons x Switcheroo

Wildasaurus Rainbowasaurus is a 10 inch long resin figure with 2 movable birds. Designed by Bwana Spoons, produced by Switcheroo and is sculpted & hand-made in Los Angeles by Pretty In Plastic - each is hand painted signed and numbered by Bwana Spoons and paired with matching print. Wildasaurus Rainbowasaurus is in an edition of 20 @ a SRP of US$375 per. DKE Toys is distributing.

Switcheroo Print Set by Bwana Spoons x Amanda Visell

Switcheroo Print Set by Bwana Spoons x Amanda Visell sees each artist tackling the other's characters. Giclee on archival paper. Paper size 11 x 17. Signed and numbered by the artists. SRP is US$140 for the set. DKE Toys is distributing.

UNI-FORMZ Superman by DC Direct

UPDATED: The body is sculpted by Monster5, while the headsculpt was done by Bigshot Toyworks (by Scott Wetterschneider) based on the flat art in the background. Time for multiple-angled headshots of Superman, methinks! (Only when tis cool, K-man!)The next DC Comics Superhero to receive the "stylized vinyl" treatment (ala UNI-FORMZ-Batman) is UNI-FORMZ SUPERMAN - following the blocky-body

DOLBEE by Kathie Olivas x Brandt Peters

Clutter Blog previews the latest DOLBEE figure - designed by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters. Clutter mentions: "It was designed to coincide with the ATP Festival happening in Australia right at this moment which has Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds headlining." (circa Jan 9-10)"Traditionally" each 5-inch tall Dolbee runs between 365-366 pcs per design (each one numbered with a day of the year) and is

Kidrobot16: KidPunk UK Version

Peep the UK Version of Kidrobot16: KIDPUNK set for a release at Selfridges Wonder Room (London) / KR Pirate Store happening on January 29th. Sporting a Union-Jack on the tee-front, Kidpunk UK is the 4th edition of KR16 to be released [WHAT] and is limited to 300 pcs.The 8 inch tall Kidrobot vinyl figure was priced at US$50 for the earlier releases. No price determined for the UK Version as yet (

Ye Old English Dunny Trading Parties (Jan 22)

In an ideal world, I would be jet-setting around the world come January 22nd - criss-crossing continents and piercing thru timezones, all in the pursuit of UK Dunnys and partying it up with YE OLDE ENGLISH DUNNY TRADING PARTIES ... yes, tis but a dream and I need to wake up soon (maybe) - Meanwhile CLICK to see what the fuss is all about, and CLICK THRU to find out who's partying where :)Ye Old

Making El Diablo with Argonaut Resins (Part One)

A (unsolicited) Video-slideshow of the Making of El Diablo I cobbled-up utilizing existing behind-the-scenes images of Robbie Busch's EL DIABLO, found on Argonaut Resin's blog = which details the production process of the resin figure. [WHAT]. This is what has been posted thus far:- Part One: Sculpting The Toy Prototype- Part Two: Mold, Cast & Tool- Part Three: Priming- Part Four: Painting The

AllGold24K Goldorous by BonustoyZ drops Jan 25th

To celebrate the coming Chinese New Year, BonustoyZ is set to release the last colorway of the "infamous" GOLDORUS in a AllGold24K Version [last teased] on Sunday 25th January (European-time). Limited to only 49 numbered pieces, this will be the definitive run for this edition. SRP is 119 EUROS per.In addition 19#s of AllBlack Goldorus [WHAT] will be made available at the same time (last pieces

Popwar by Emmanuel Junglander

Video Description says: "Popwar based on Ashley Woods Popbot" / Video Credits says: "Shot, Animated & Edited by Emmanuel Junglander" / TRE Says: *This Rawketh*

What We Know About WWR ROTHCHILD Lunar Security ARMSTRONG from 3A Toys

001. ROTHCHILD makes all the robots on the moon. ROTHCHILD Lunar Security provides, well, "security". ARMSTRONG is a Lunar Security element / bot.002. ARMSTRONG will have thrusters, no tracks, and would be similar in size to Bertie (ie: 14 inch tall).003. ARMSTRONG uses the F.N.A.Q.L algorithm = *Frag Now Ask Questions Later*004. ROTHCHILD Lunar Security ARMSTRONG is to be the 5th release in 1/

3A Toys Update: Euro Bramble Previewed / Black Guard Bramble / 3AA

CLICK THRU for a 3A Toys update - featuring a Euro Bramble Preview,the coming of Black Guard Bramble, and of me falling off the www-wagon ...And in approx 24 hours, the order-window for 3A Associates had closed. I am now known as 2043 (three numbers more and I'll be a Wong Kar Wai movie lol - altho I'm not too sure how to get "TOYSREVIL" on the membership card tho...). I'd like to give a

Nanospore Pillow Prototypes

In an ideal world, I would be living it up in a studio apartment (which converts to an art gallery over the weekend - grassroots gallery, babeee!) and these would be the sorta lifestyle-coolness I would have lounging all over my pad: NANOSPORE PILLOWS! (*Prototypes Shown*)Featuring Spoony (in Gold), Ellie and Gunther on pillows designed by LA-based lifestyle label Nanospore. No further details

HOMOGENY Lifestyle Shoe Pack by Nanospore x Royal Elastics

LA-based lifestyle label (and designers of the nanospore mini-figures) Nanospore x "Elasticated Footwear Innovators" Royal Elastics presents their "HOMOGENY" Lifestyle Shoe Pack! Priced at US$260 - the package includes:- Different left and right Sosei shoe (choose shoe sizes 9, 10, 11, 12)- Use of colorful, detailed embroidery on reverse side. - Two Homogeny tee's. - One Homogeny Scarf (oddly

Teddy Troop Series 3 Artists Series Pics & Ratios by adFunture

adFunture releases images and info on variant-ratios of their TEDDY TROOPS Series 3 ARTISTS SERIES. [tagged] CLICK THRU to find out what they are :)FYI: TT3 features 8 artists - namely; Flying Fortress, KRSN, Mr. Jago, Parskid, SEEN, Joe Ledbetter, Frank Kozik, and Jeremy Fish - with 12 Teddy-designs (including 2 Secret variants) on a Flying Fortress-designed 9 cm tall figure-form. And no, I

Valentine's YOKA by adFunture

adFunture has the right idea. Better start preparing your Valentine's prezzies NOW, becoz Chinese New Year's gonna go by in a flash and next thing ya know? You're scrambling to reserve an dinner table somewhere (anywhere also can) and cracking your brains over what to buy without spilling the secret ... c'mon, we've been thru all that, innit? *cough*VALENTINE'S DAY YOKA - featuring 3 variants

Lapin Qbiq DIY Robot Rabbit by Fakir

LAPIN QBIQ is a cross between a rabbit and a robot, and is a delightful "platform" toy from France - tho "new" on TRE, has been exhibiting thru France as a touring show (featuring customs from 50 artists) for a year now! Designed and self-produced by 22 year old French toy-designer and graphist; FAKIR ~ Lapin Qbiq's current toy-incarnation is a 7 inch tall figure made in ABS ~ available in 3

The Attack Of The ILLAZILLA Mini Tour (Starts March 6)

WHAT-IS: The "Attack of ILLAZILLA!" Mini tour is a custom toy show + official release of the new and improved figures 100% made by TNES.WHY-IS: This show is called "Attack of ILLAZILLA!" because that's simply what it is... a major attack is always unexpected. The DIY ILLAZILLA platform will do just that! The first wave being the awesome artist roster getting down on these figures, the next will

GRIN Toy Launch in Garageworks Gallery, Hong Kong (circa Jan 13)

Ron English's GRIN vinyl toy [TAGGED] on display and released at Garageworks Gallery in Hong Kong (circa Jan 13 / blogged). Please do direct your attention to the event-images which show the scale/size of the toy (7 inches) in the hands of a coupla gorgeous ladies, and of the YELLOW Colorway GRIN in the display case (which confirms neck-articulation). No further details on that as yet tho :

Skulloctopus from Outer Space by Bob Conge of Plaseebo for New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth 956)

UPDATED 21.01.09: Peep the header card packaging art for the "Skulloctopus from Outer Space"! The image shows the Skulloctopus ICE version-1 slithering away from the 1960's Soviet landing craft on the red planet. Collectors who purchase the clear hand cast urethane figure at the 2009 NYCC will also receive a signed giclee print of this image. Bob Conge drops word of his brand new

Carnival Cartoons PURPLE Exclusive Pierce & Nathan for New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth 964)

Carnival Cartoons will be releasing the next colorway for their PIERCE & NATHAN set of Carney curiosities at the upcoming New York Comic Con 2009 - circa Feb 6-8! [P&N tagged]The Carnival Cartoons PURPLE exclusive Pierce & Nathan is the second color release of the figure & will be limited to just 100 PCS - available at the Con @ Booth #964. Pierce stands aprox. 5.5" tall while Nathan the Dogboy

SKLLBUD 1.0 All Clear Version by Jamungo

With the SKLLBUD 1.0 ALL CLEAR VERSION - Jamungo unleashes their final installment of the Skllbud Series 1 line with a crisp and clear back-to-the-basics all-clear transparent coolness with only 500 pcs made. Suggested retail price is US$15-per, and I suggest you NOT wait until this Skllbud is gone then cry manly-tears to realize the said-tears would've reminded you of the Skllbud's head-shape,

Two Faced Hazel Asia Version by Kathie Olivas

After the release of their Original Colorway Two Faced Hazel, MINDstyle is proud to announce the ASIA exclusive RED color way TWO FACED HAZEL that will be released in celebration of Chinese New Year on Monday, January 26th 2009!

Dressed in an auspicious Red overcoat and sporting a candy-sweet mauve-rimed cap - Kathie Olivas' TWO FACED HAZEL x ASIA version / edition is limited to 500 pieces, with

Coming to Toysrevil in 2009

Where The Wild Things Are x Girl Skateboards Company

/Film has scored a selection of sneak-peek images of the Spike- Jonze-directed live-action feature film; WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE [tagged] featuring monster character-designs printed on skateboards from Girl Skateboards Company (Jonze co-founded the co.) which will be released as a limited series (No current info on that tho) ... Meanwhile, CLICK THRU for pics :)Source: AICNHere's a quick

Weapon-X Program Group Shot (except for Gambit)

Hugh Jackman aka James Logan aka Wolverine emails AICN with an exclusive image from the X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE feature film [tagged] along with a note about the current additional filming in Vancouver (read it HERE)Shown above (L-R): Ryan Reynolds as "Wade Wilson" aka DEADPOOL / Taylor Kitsch as "Remy LeBeau" aka GAMBIT / Hugh Jackman as WOLVERINE / Liev Schreiber as "Victor Creed" akas

Coraline Web Spots & an April 9th Singapore Movie Release

WEB SPOT #1:Source: Neil GaimanWEB SPOT #2:CORALINE is a 3-D animated feature film directed by Henry Selick and based on a novella by Neil Gaiman. Puppetry and animation by LAIKA. Coraline premieres February 6th in the US.[CORALINE tagged on TRE]In my renewed excitement, I'd just did a quick check online and found that the Yahoo! Singapore Movies page had stated a release date for April 9th 2009

Enterbay Previews 1/6 CTU Bauer & President Palmer

ENTERBAY has previewed a number of images for their upcoming 1/6th-scaled "JACK BAUER" and "DAVID PALMER" from the television series "24" via Enterbay's "Real Masterpiece" series (yes, that's a lot of "series"-es.) as sculpted by Korean Y.J PARK (who is also doing their Marlon Brando-Godfather figure).Frankly, the versions shown above are not as awesome as the previous prototype or the eerily

Watchmen Movie Website Relaunch & Court Case Settled

In the case of WB versus FOX for rights of The WATCHMEN Movie: "Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox have resolved their dispute regarding the rights to the upcoming motion picture Watchmen in a confidential settlement. Warner Bros acknowledges that Fox acted in good faith in bringing its claims, which were asserted prior to the start of principal photography. Fox acknowledges that Warner Bros.

Watchmen 12" Vinyl Picture Disc featuring My Chemical Romance with "Desolation Row"

Peep the new WATCHMEN 12" Picture Disc featuring My Chemical Romance's version of "Desolation Row" (covering Bob Dylan's classic) scheduled for a January 27th-release but available for pre-order HERE @ a special online price of US$11.99 (Usual Price: US$15.99). Personally, I think this is a well-worth getting collectible / movie memorabilia. And this is just the vinyl-skin design - I wonder how

ESC Toy @ New York Comic Con 2009 (Part One): Medusas, Stone Shiitakes & Muraidas

ESC Toy will be bringing teh vinyl-HEAT down to New York Comic Con 2009 with a trio of uber-hawt new release vinyl toys from Erick Scarecrow! Get ready to meet: 'BLACK MAMBA' MEDUSA x MEDUSA STONE SHIITAKE x 'MAGMA' MURAIDA @ Booth #864! CLICK THRU for full product-lowdown as well as Erick Scarecrow's signing-schedule @ NYCC 2009!WHAT: Medusa "Black Mamba" colorwaySIZE: 10.5 inch tall vinyl

Nakanari x Mai-Hiro x Kuso Designer Toys @ New York Comic Con 2009

Tony Shiau aka Nakanari drops a trio of teaser banners for what folks can expect from Mai-Hiro x KUSO Designer Toys (Booth #966) @ the coming New York Comic Con 2009 between February 6th to 8th - beginning with the reveal of the first NYCC-exclusive colorway NORUTO SPIKI in orange x black! Noruto Spiki is limited to 50 pcs (price undetermined) and set for a Feb 6th-drop. But what is scheduled for

Inauguration Event @ The ShowroomNYC by Toy Tokyo (Jan 23)

ToyTokyo is set top celebrate the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama with an Inauguration Event of their own in New York City @ THESHOWROOM NYC on the 23rd of January (7-11pm) featuring the launch of Ron English's ABRAHAM OBAMA vinyl bust in the colors of their nation's flag, as well as Jailbreak Toys' Obama Inauguration Action Figure [PEEP].(FYI: Image above shows a HOPE OBAMA

MANIFEST HOPE:DC by Shepard Fairey (Jan 17-19)

MANIFEST HOPE:DC is "an occassion to celebrate artists using their voices to amplify and mobilize the grass roots movement sweeping this nation"MANIFEST HOPE:DC [www] by Shepard Fairey opens to the public on January 17th to 19th 2009 (10am-6pm) @ 3333 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. Admission is free of charge.(FYI: A private preview was held on January 16th for invited guests)(cheers for

Skulletor Mummy Boy by Super7 (Jan 17-drop)

SKULLETOR MUMMY BOY sees Super7 inbude their mummified-vinyl cutie with one of the more cool Skeletor-inspired color-schemes, IMHO - making this one of my fav MB's thus far (altho I've never had the fortune to own one :p) ... No worries tho, I seriously doubt if there'll be a He-Man-inspired colorway. heh.WHAT: Skulletor Mummy Boy (in Light Blue vinyl with yellow, dark blue & red spray)PRICE: US

Frank Kozik's Smokin Metal Minis by Fully Visual (Jan 20-drop)

Urban-Metalsmiths; FullyVisual to set release Frank Kozik’sSMORKIN METAL MINIS on January 20th @ 11am PDT.Potamous (with squigly tail), Sarge (with removable pin & handle), Smokey, and Labbit each sized approximately between 1" to 2.5" with each set of four available as a complete set of Silver, Copper and Gold. A fourth colorway; Black Nickel is available exclusively thru Frank Kozik. Here's the

METAL Cheshire Cat by Span of Sunset x Disney

The latest Span of Sunset, Inc. X Disney collaboration has arrived with the immediate release of their vinyl figure Cheshire Cat in its newest colorway: METAL.The METAL CHESIRE CAT vinyl figure is based upon Lewis Carroll's character from Alice in Wonderland, here reborn into a 3D form by Span of Sunset, Inc. This 8 inch tall Cheshire Cat draws inspiration from metal music, representing in an all

Double Label Graph & SUGs by DC Shoes x UNKL

When DC Shoes decided to re-launch the Graph shoe, SUG caught wind of it and wanted to be a part of it. So, he contacted his mates at UNKL and suggested they do a limited edition glow-in-the-dark SUG figure and shoe combination package with DC. SUG has since become a big skateboarder, in fact at 7 foot 7, he may be the biggest skater on the planet. He is now cruising around his native Iceland

What Is THE Toy You Would Get If You Could Travel Back In Time?

I have a bit of an issue with Thursday's epsiode of HEROES (Season 3 / Episode 12 / "Our Father"), where Present-Hiro and Present-Claire travels back in time (16 years) - particularly when they stood next to their younger-counterparts (present-Claire with baby-Claire-bear, and Hiro with Kid-Hiro) = Doesn't that affect the space-time-continuum? Shouldn't their existence cancel each other out? Or

Keanu Reeves is Spike Spiegel

And you know why Keanu Reeves would make a good "Spike Spiegel"? "CRAZY HAIR" ~ yes, you read it right, both Spike and Keanu (downtime-Keanu, mind) have messed-up outright crazy hair. Other than that, the similarities end. But 20th Century Fox doesn't seem to think so, so hence the casting call for their upcoming big screen adaptation of the COWBOY BEBOP anime series [wiki].[Spike Spiegel /

Transformable Transformer LEGO Barricade by Gyuta

From Korean LEGO-fan Gyuta [maker of LEGO Wall*E] comes a transformable Transformers BARRICADE! ~ *cool* ~ Hey, I'm always down with Barricade (Decepticons are more fun anyways ;p) ~ hell, he even made it into the TOYSREVIL TOP 7 TOYS OF 2007-LIST ~ didn't he? heh. More LEGO-Barricade pics on Gyuta's page [Source].

Transformable LEGO Wall*E by Gyuta

This LEGO-Wall*E is made by Gyuta from Korea. This LEGO-Wall*E is motorized,and can transform from & into a yellow box. This LEGO-Wall*E rawks. [STILLS]Source: E-Klocki via The Awesomer[Stills source]

Choking Hazard Show @ Kaiju-X3 (Jan 23)

CHOKING HAZARD: The biggest little custom show is travelling next to KAIJU-X3 on January 23rd - featuring tons of custom 1-inch tall MiniGwins by artists such as Doktor A, Erick Scarecrow, Angel Devil, Triclops, Sucklord, J-Roo, rustedhalo, and many more! Check out GwinArmy.com for tour details and to get your own blank MiniGwin to customize and join the show, and also check out this October

Test Shots for Treeson & Other Stories Blindbox Series by Crazy Label

Crazy Label head-honco Andy Woo previews test shots of their upcoming Treeson and Other Stories Blindbox Series [TAGGED] on his CL-blog. The group-shot gives us a chance to see them scaled against each other, with the only character "missing" from the line-up shown being "Ren". The baby-Treeson hiding inside the tree-stump is adorable, IMHO! *gush*[Illustrations of "Newspaper Boy", "Circle Boy"

Molly Ballmer on Pre-order for February 2009-drop

Once upon a Christmas, Molly was painting at home as usual. Suddenly, she saw something staring at her from a distance ... it looked like cross between Santa and a snowman ... Molly went out and tried to talk to him but he’s nowhere to be found ... only a faint ”BALLMER~ BALLMER~” sound could be heard ...Molly remembers the special feeling this shy friend had left in her mind and then drew this

Toys Party-On in Aer Obama by Daft Punk vs Adam Freeland

"The following is a mixed-media stop motion music video and celebration commemorating the election and inauguration of Barack Obama as the forty-fourth president of these United States. Audibly showcasing Adam Freeland's remix of Daft Punk's "Aerodynamic" and the imaginative stylings of forward thinking toy artists Dalek, Bill McMullen and Kubrick to name just a few. Independently animated and

JARR-ROR: The Most Feared Bounty Hunter in all of Hoth!

JARR-ROR is the Most Feared Bounty Hunter in all of Hoth!JARR-ROR was a kitbash I did circa 2004! Ye gawds but that is fossilized-old, innit?JARR-ROR is a straight-up 1/6th-scaled kitbash (no weathering/aging) utilizing a BBI G3-articulated body / Hasbro Jango Fett gear / Hasbro Hoth Luke clothes / Hasbro Stormtrooper boots & weapon / BBI WW2 desert coat underneath / G.I.Joe winter coat and

Hot Toys Let's Fans Pray For One More Joker (Maybe)

Hot Toys January enewsletter mentions: "Heath Ledger won the Golden Globe posthumous award - This year's defining moment was when Heath Ledger received a posthumous award as best supporting actor for his brilliant performance in "The Dark Knight". Hot Toys fans are lucky enough to have their The Joker figurines as a best memory of this talented actor. If you are regretting to miss both versions,

Hot Toys Granted Worldwide License For Terminator Salvation!

Get ready to have cybernetic-robots and resistance-fighters in the palm of your hands as Hot Toys officially announces a piece of news fans (perhaps) have been crossing their fingers over (at least I did!), and can get excited over now:"After the Judgment day, what will you get? - We are quite sure that you'll get some "Fine, delicate toys"! Yes, we mean it! We're excited to announce that we've

Hot Toys Teases New 1/6 Female Figure From The Spirit

"Are you looking for clues and hints about our next release of The Spirit? - This will be a highly detailed female figure we have ever seen and would definitely make an impression on anyone's display shelf. She is bound to make a different kind of impression with her sexy gaze that will take your breath away! The hint is: The most beautiful and sexiest character appears in the movie. Take a look

Hot Toys Previews 1/6 Don Vito Corleone From The Godfather

"Get shocked and be impressed by our life-like Godfather figurine... - Ladies and Gentlemen, please clap your hands and welcome our Godfather - Don Vito Corleone......This is NOT a movie still, NOT a waxwork, but a 1/6th scale collectible figure! Today, Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles proudly present the 1/6th scale Don Vito Corleone collectible figure from The Godfather movie. This movie has

Don't You Think Hunter Prey Would Make Great 1/6 Toys?

After thrawling the www, I am as yet successful in finding any video footage of the upcoming sci-fi flick HUNTER PREY - for which these images shown here are from, so you can understand me drooling over them and frantically hoping to see moving images, yeh? Altho regardless, I reckon these designs would make pretty darn cool 1/6th-scaled action figures, no? Hot Toys ~ Are you reading this? Go

T28 Test Animation Teaser by IMAGI Animation Studios

Further to their earlier teaser images for T28 (aka "Tetsujin-28" / blogged), IMAGI Animation Studios has launched a dedicated T28-microsite @ www.imagi.com.hk/t28/web/index.php ~ which features a test animation-teaser (shown above) as well as downloadable wallpapers and story synopsis! What is exceptional about this endeavour is not just the coolness of battling giant retro-robots (gawds but

FAFI Colorway Irina by Necessaries Toy Foundation

DKE Toys is soliciting a "brand new" FAFI colorway of IRINA (based on original Fafi painting) from Necessaries Toy Foundation ~ featuring a pale cream-colored body skin-tone, compared to an earlier purple/violet-hued colorway [PEEP] ... or maybe I'm just ignorant of the existing colorways :p ...Featuring a sculpt originally done by Monster5 - Irina is limited to an edition of 100 pieces total and

Pre-release of Buckeye Rot Red & Black-GID by Sket-One @ New York Comic Con 2009 (mph booth 866)

Sket One's BUCKEYE ROT figure is set for a special pre-release at the coming New York Comic Con 2009 (Feb 6-8) at the myplasticheart Booth #866. Featuring both the regular RED edition and the ultra rare BLACK GLOW-IN-THE-DARK versions (at only 204 pcs) produced by Wheaty Wheat - they will be made available in very limited quantities at NYCC at a SRP of US$45 (for Red) and US$50 (for Black-GID).

Pocket Pork Series 3 by Shawnimals x myplasticheart for New York Comic Con 2009 (Booth 866)

myplasticheart's exclusives bound for February's New York Comic Con (Feb 6-8) continues with the launch of Shawnimals' next installment of popular plush dumpling releases with POCKET PORK SERIES 3! [WHAT] Be prepared to be charmed by the 300-piece limited edition release of 6 new characters (5 regular + 1 chase) ~ all wrapped up in delicious Shawnimals Dumpling House packaging. Inclusive with

NYCC-Exclusive Earthday Edition Iti-Pinhead by Itokin Park x Kuso Designer Toys

With months of preparation and planning, fledgling toymakers KUSO Designer Toys is pulling out all the stops for a big splash showcase at the coming New York Comic Con in February, and the first official product reveal out of the gate is the cheery hedgehog with nature-fresh-feeling NYCC-"exclusive" EARTHDAY Edition colorway of Itokin Park's Iti-Pinhead! Standing 5 inches tall and limited to only

Quasimoto Rough Draft by Kidrobot?

Peeped on Artoyz-blog was an image of a "rough draft" sculpt of Lord Quas aka Quasimoto (aka Madlib from Stones Throw Records / WHO) character-icon in 3-dimensional form ~ apparently coming out from Kidrobot. No further details as yet.If this materializes, Quasimoto will be Stones Throw's second toy with KR after their MADVILLAIN vinyl figure [TAGGED] from 2006. Personally this

Bottle With a Bear Problem Puzzles #s 5-8 by Andrew Bell x Chris Yates

Creature creator Andrew Bell and puzzle master Chris Yates are proud to present the second installment of their second collaborative 'baffler' project, "Bottle with a Bear Problem":The puzzles are designed by Andrew and produced by saw-ninja Chris. Numbers 5 through 8 of the 12 part series will be available at Andrew's Dead Zebra, Inc shop this Thursday January 15th @ a SRP of US$150 per puzzle

Hiroshi Fujiwara Vinyl Figure on adFunture

adFunture's 6 inch tall Hiroshi Fujiwara Vinyl Figure is limited to 250 pcs worldwide and has a SRP of US$100-per. Available online HERE via adFunture-shop.

Megamole by DGPH x adFunture

MEGAMOLE by DGPH x adFunture [blogged] stands 5 inch tall with a 200-pc limit @ a SRP of US$30-per for a January 2009-release. (FYI: Regular TOPO-price was at US$40-per). Do check with your fav retailer for availability.

Custom Mega-Mummy sneak-peek by kaNO for Street Tribe Show @ mph nyc

kaNO's Mega Munny-custom sneak-peek primed for the Street Tribe show scheduled for this Friday January 16th 2009 at myplasticheartnyc [DETAILS] ... and I don't need to see the entire thing to know that it'll be rawking, IMHO. (But of coz I wanna see the entire thing! LOL) ... I wonder what Jesse Hernandez has up his sleeves for this "bout" between East Coast vs West Coast? Keep the bloodshed to a

Ki-Clears by Tan-Ki (Jan 16-drop)

French-designer Marion Tanguy aka Tan-Ki drops word of his new series of Kitoy: KI-CLEARS! Featuring his 3 inch tall Kitoy body-form [blogged] in clear-resin filled with a variety of colorful stuff, like candies, glitter, feathers = giving it a very festive and cheery-feel, methinks! Heck, my mood's brightened up a tad just by looking at the images while formatting them for this post LOLLimited

Jeffrey V.2 & Other Custom Resins by Hello, Brute

Hello, Brute aka Jon Knox's second version of Jeffrey (aptly titled) JEFFREY V.2 will be made available for your procuring pleasures come January 13th @ 3pm (West Coast time) @ shop.hellobrute.com/ - with a retail price of US$75 - each S&N and bagged with a header-card. And you had better stay sharpish coz there be only 5 of them available!Jeffrey stands 6.5 inches tall and is hand-cast in

Tall Tails' Silvermain Vinyl Figure by Dream Weaver Press x ESC Toys

"Silvermain is a swashbuckling adventurer and thief travels the world with his friends looking for adventure and new lands to discover. A romantic dreamer who always looks over the horizon for his next adventure, Silvermain struggles with his devotion to his friends, the quest, and his love for carefree travel."Taken from the pages of the comic Tall Tails [www] and the stylized visions of long

GRIN by Ron English x Made by Monsters @ Garageworks Industries Gallery (Jan 13)

Ron English's GRIN vinyl toy [TAGGED] spotted at his solo show @ Garageworks Industries Gallery (circa Jan 13) along with artworks and a Marilyn Monroe bust with Mickey-Mouse-faced, well, busts (*cough*). Check out more event pics on Hypebeast [pis via]Grin stands 7 inches tall and has a SRP of US$98. Quantity for this colorway is undetermined at this time. Currently you can pre-order Grin by

The Chronicles of Professor Fliggins by Shawnimals (Teaser Launch)

"Professor Fliggins is having a tough time on Professor Island due to his lack of discoveries, and is quickly becoming the laughing stock of his peers! What is he to do? Certainly he can't be a Junior Discoverist forever! Just when he thinks he can't go on, a new discovery leads him to an adventure of epic proportions, far away from his homeland.""Fliggins meets many new species during his

Toybreak Epsiode #61: Plushisode part 2

TOYBREAK Episode #61: Plushisode Part 2 is up and running ~ featuring more plush-goodness including SuperJuicyChicken from Q-You, Pistol Pedro by Michelle Valigura, Toofhairy from Spok-spok, Little 9 from Jon Schiller. (p/s: a moustachio'd chicken is hilarious ;p)There's also a brand new contest to win an exclusive 8" Prison Rita Mortis from Teddy Scares = Post your fav TeddyScares on the

Hi-DEF by kaNO x ToyQube for New York Comic Con 2009

THIS is what I know about "HIDEF" so far:01. HIDEF is designed by kaNO and made by ToyQube.02. HIDEF will make it's debut at the coming New York Comic Con 2009 @ TQ Booth #870 (instead of the earlier blogged-about SDCC-timeline - teaser shown above). FYI: kaNO will be signing at the booth (exact schedule TBC).03. HIDEF will be kaNO's third production toy release, after MONEYGRIP and BODEGA.04.

Friendly TRE Reminder: 3A Associates Membership on sale January 15th

This is a friendly TRE-reminder that 3A ASSOCIATES Membership [TAGGED] will be made available for sale on January 15th @ 9.00am AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time / timezone-conversion) @ Bambalandstore.com. Do note that there will be a order-window of 24-48 hours. Price for 3AA-membership is US$150 per.3AA-BENEFITS-INCLUDE: - A Bramble WWRP exclusive 1/12-scaled figure shipped to your door

Have You Scored an Ashley-Wood-Sketch for Blanc De Plume?

So have YOU received your Blanc De Plume ART SKETCH in your Tomorrow King 1/6-figures yet? These dudes have (congrats and you have my utmost *envy*) and they will have a chance to grab a Blanc De Plume 1/6-figure - of which 75 production pieces exist (not available for sale) with 10 pieces made available in tandem with 10 sketch cards randomly inserted in TK-boxes [WHAT] - and (as of now) 3

1/6 Euro Defense Bramble Sneak Peek by Ashley Wood x 3A Toys

WHO-IS: Euro Defense Bramble is a peace keeper within Europe. Each town and hamlet etc has a Euro Defence Bramble or two to keep the peace (from drunks to looters) and if need be fight the mars-born-enemy. Creator Ashley Wood mentions: "Euro is waaay shitty and rusty, he isnt part of a well oiled war machine, more a civilian outfit, no cares for them, or takes time to clean the bots, they get

"Who's The Courier" by Loading Toys (aka 1/6 Jason Statham / The Transporter)

From the makers of the 1/6th-scaled "Dangerous Man" (aka Daniel Craig as James Bond / blogged) comes a new figure from Loading Toys dubbed: "Who's The "Courier"?" (CLICK THRU for Transporter 3 trailer :p). US$65 will get you a "Transporter" ...eerr... I mean Jason Statham-likeness headsculpt (altho not exactly 100% dead-on) with clothes and gear including:- 1 "Super" Head (adaptable with Hot

VIMBY does VTN 2008

VIMBY - VTN 08VIMBY (aka Video-In-My-Back Yard) covers VTN (aka Vinyl Toy Network) Winter 2008-show [TAGGED] - featuring interviews and blips from MAD, Marka27, Frank Kozik, Lou Pimentel, Plex (of Munky King), and KRK Ryden - and we finally get to see Matt Aylward's sculpt for the event! (sorta). Sweet coverage as far as I'm concerned folks!(cheers for the headsup,Tamika!)

Exclusive Frozen Bart Simpson Qee for FOX

Qee4All taunts Bart-Simpson-Qee-fans with a look at the Holiday Edition of BART SIMPSON - done exclusively for FOX (So, you folks gots any friends in the tv networks?). UPDATED: The Bart Qees are of an opaque clear blue with a "frosted" effect" / finish. (cheers for the headsup, Kev!)Qee4All also mentions: "This is the first Bart to appear "frozen" but chances are - there may be other editions

Stenciled 8" DIY Custom Qee Series by MCA/Evil Design x Toy2R

STORY: On his last trip to Hong Kong, MCA spent some time in (& outside) the TOY2R offices painting 8" DIY Qees. After about 7 hours (over the course of 2 days) a new series of 90 custom stenciled 8" Qees was done! TOY2R is now releasing this collaboration.WHAT-IS: The series will be sold in a blind box fashion & will be exclusive to all TOY2R events and pop-up stores around the globe. The

Watchmen TV Spot (NFL-weekend)

New WATCHMEN TV Spot aired during the NFL Playoffs circa U.S. weekend just. I'd like to tell you what I thought of the footage, but I've to see it, as the youtube-player ain't playing jack ... maybe later when the bandwidth is all cleared up, yeh? heh.Source: Superhero Hype

Sunday Best Stephan Le Podd by Doktor A

He's been called one of the best toy customizers (a fact I do not dispute and heartily agree!) ~ and now Doktor A's new Mechtorians line features original characters that capture the whimsy, elegance, and wonder of his Steampunk universe that will be soon released as a mini figure series. And now after the initial teaser, MINDstyle is set to release the original SUNDAY BEST Version of STEPHAN LE

Hammerhead Sharky Black Extra Bloody by Keith Poon x ToyQube for New York Comic Con 2009

With New York Comic Con just around the calendar-corner, ToyQube is starting to drop news of their products set to fill TQ-Booth #870 come Feb 6th - continuing with the reveal of the frontal-design of their [previously featured] 9 inch tall HAMMERHEAD SHARKY by Keith Poon with the BLACK EXTRA BLOODY Edition limited to 100 pcs (No price determined)!Man, that'll get them swimmers back into the

Daniel Danger Nades by Jamungo

Acclaimed rock poster artist Daniel Danger brings his dark aesthetic to Jamungo with the release of the DANIEL DANGER NADE Set - featuring 2 X 3.75" Nades with only 500 sets made @ US$10 each. DKE Toys is distributing, so go bug your fav retailers. Meanwhile, also do drop by Tiny Media Empire to peep Daniel's artwork, as well as pencil-(ish) in your calendars for his solo show @ The Richard

Buck Rogers Short Film by Patrick De Leon

[Higher-res version on Vimeo]Peep this fan-made BUCK ROGERS In The 25th Century (5 minutes) short-film by Patrick De Leon - which was completed for Patrick's Intermediate Editing class at the Art Institute of Colorado where he is majoring in Visual Effects = rawking an absolutely classic-Metropolis-retro vibe (I likie loads). CLICK THRU for a little bit more about the making of the short, films

High-Kick Girl (Hai Kikku Gâru!)

If Warren Ellis says THIS be "The Greatest Film Trailer Ever" ~ who am I to say otherwise? But c'mon, tis always farnie to see a dude get kicked in the face by a Japanese female student in a short plaid school-skirt, innit? (*cough*). Directed by Fuyuhiko Nishi, HIGH-KICK GIRL (Hai Kikku Garu!) stars Rina Takeda and Akihito Yagi, and is slated for an early Summer 2009 release - CLICK THRU for

Pulphope Wave 2 Sneaker Preview by Paul Pope for DKNY

Paul Pope does lifestyle-couture with the 2nd wave of Pulphope stuff from DKNY ~ which will include 3 different sets of hightop sneakers (one of which is sneaked here) and two sets of sandals. Available 2009. [Source: Warren Ellis]With a little bit of www-diggery this Sunday afternoon, I'd discovered Paul Pope's collaboration with DKNY begun in 2008 with the launch of a collection co-designed by

PAW! PAIN & JAWS Keychains by Coarsetoys

COARSETOYS introduces a couple of new goodies for 2009 - starting with the PAIN EDITION of their PAW! figure! Awashed in the "classic" light-grey with bloody-red (replicating their PAIN 1:3 figure) ~ the 12 inch tall PAW! PAIN is limited to 200 pcs and comes packed in a silkscreen printed box, within a fabric bag, filled up with foamy letters. In-stores January 16th. Price undetermined - do

Franklyn

...I'm imagining the visual visceralness of "The Cell", the darkened plush-green mood of "Dark City" and a playful tinge of quasi-Victorian-steampunk last teased in "LXG" ... but would that be too much to expect from FRANKLYN? [CLICK THRU FOR MORE]WHAT: "Franklyn follows four intertwining stories, three of which takes place in contemporary London and the fourth takes place in Meanwhile City, a

Beyond City: A Non-existent City Built On The Corners of Cyber Space

"This is a fictitious city, Beyond City. Many incidents occur within this city" ~ read the tagline on the STUDIO4℃ website via the BEYOND CITY-link. I shouldn't have clicked ENTER, becoz any decisions made at 4AM in the morning cannot be fully trusted to be of any particular benefit to any sane humanoid brain functions ... right?*The city is gone ... A non-existent city built on the corners of

NikeiD Real City animation id by Koji Morimoto (STUDIO4℃)

NIKEiD collaborated with Koji Morimoto (of STUDIO4℃) to create an animated-ident short to promote their range of Nike Blazer Mid iD Shoe. See the animation full-screen at nikerealcity.com (which doesn't seem to that better a screen-resolution ... or perhaps tis my browser). Pity.Source: AICN

Blue-tinted El Diablos Image Update by Argonaut Resins

Stating that these new images of BLUE-tinted EL DIABLOs for WAVE 2 are *cool* and ill-chill may perhaps be an understatement, IMHO. Glistening like the clearest seawater on a white beach in some paradise island, innit? *COOL* ... Such irony tho = cool colors from a hawt toy-making company, innit? Only in toyland, ladies and gentlemen!Designed by Robbie Busch and made by Argonaut Resins - El

Zombie Ojo Rojo @ Grass Hut

WHAT: ZOMBIE OJO ROJO Exclusive - made just for Grass Hut's Art Market [WHERE]WWW: Grasshutcorp.comHOW-MUCH: US$100 (+ US$10 P&P)WHAT-IS: Zombie Ojo Rojo is designed by Martin Ontiveros and sculped by Kiyoka Ikeda of Gargamel.P/S: There is also an Original Paintjob on a Test Shot of ZOR for US$300 but tis currently listed as "not available" HERE :p

Dolly The Dolphin @ Grass Hut

Gargamel's new kaiju-sculpt DOLLY THE DOLPHIN debut at Grass Hut for their Gargamel Gang show (Jan 9-Feb 1) and the two versions were spotted - with the above-shown being an exclusive clear with gold glitter made just for the Grass Hut Art Market (US$90 / www), while the delectable Dolly shown-right gets the custom-treatment from Kiyoka Ikeda and was done for the show (US$300 / www)I personally

Gargamel Gang Customs & Artwork up on grasshutcorp.com

Seriously, as I was prepping this post, I was imagining what if all the custom-kaijus were actually alive and partying at a single location now, and how insane that party would be, innit? Well, I guess you haveta be there in person to imagine it, innit? heh.Ya know what? I was actually contemplating posting near every picture of the Gargamel Gang's custom-kaijus and artwork that are currently on

Space Monkey Al by Charlie Mewshaw on PatchTogether

AL is the leader of the now defunct NASA Project "APE" (Astro-Primate-Explorers). AL is the only Earth creature to ever actually see the SaucerNauts that follow him everywhere he goes. AL will feature a removable banana accessory that fits right into Al's coiled tail. SPACE MONKEY AL is also Charlie Mewshaw's new toy-design up for voting on PatchTogether HERE ~ for it to be made into a production

Professor Kurt Von Kessler by KidAkira

UPDATED 14.01.09: Congratulations to KidAkira for winning the contest! (Well done, Matt!)This mad genius, once obsessed with world domination, has discovered time travel and thrust himself into the future! Now universal domination is his sole desire ~ beware Professor Kurt Von Kessler ~ Magician of time and space!PROFESSOR KURT VON KESSLER is a one-of-a-kind custom 1/6th-scaled figure submitted

Introducing FELIX by Robot Soda x Ledy Ledy

Peep Tijuana-based illustrator; JC Arenas aka Robot Soda's first solo toy named FELIX ~ the urban vinyl bear with a blissful-smile (becoz he's a drunk bear who visits strip bars)!Felix stands 5 inches tall (13cm) and is 100% produced in México under their own toy label Ledy Ledy, and will come in 2 colorway editions: Gold-on-Black (shown above) and White-on-Blue (not shown as yet) - both in a

And The Winner Of The GO HERO x TOYSREVIL Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest Is...

After intense and careful considerations, a single raygun has been chosen out of the multiple zapperific submissions to be the WINNER of the Go Hero x Toysrevil HOME-MADE RAY-GUN CONTEST! Congratulations Russell Williams for his winning raygun: The TESLA DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPON! [HERE] ~ Russ walks away with a 1:1 scaled Atomic Disintegrator Pistol - sponsored by Go Hero!Steve Forde (

Dapper print by Angry Woebots @ Silent Stage (Jan 9-drop)

Primed for a Friday-release this January 9th (11:30am PST) is Angry Woebot's new 13x19 Giclee print (310 gsm, 100% cotton rag museum archival Mould-Made paper) - dubbed: "DAPPER" - in a signed & numbered edition of 25 prints @ a SRP of US$90-per- Available @ silentstagetoys.blogspot.com- Also check out www.silentstagegallery.com when the website goes live within the next week or two - where you

And Jared Deal x Argonaut Resins' Next Figure Will Be ...

So what has Jared Deal x Argonaut Resins up their magical sleeves after Jared's sold out VLADIMIR Wave 1 and Wave 2 resin-figures? "Kaiju" seems the operative word ... and while the creature seems to have three eyes on us ~ WE will be on an all-eyes alert for further developments and reveals for this mysterious creature!

The New Frontiersman dot net (Watchmen movie viral microsite)

Folks who've read the WATCHMEN comicbooks / graphic novels may remember Walter Kovacs aka Rorschach keeping a journal filled with his conspiracy theories, writings and rambling, and of his constant mails to "a far right-wing" newspaper named The New Frontiersman ~ which sadly always gets ignored as crank-mail (guess what was in the last mail to the mag?). Well, seems a new online viral website

Hello Beasties & Beastie Bots by Jen Rarey, Matt Burlingame & Tom Neely (for "Under The Influence" @ Gallery 1988)

The above hand sewn one-of-a-kind 9-inch tall plush dubbed "Hello Beasties" was done by Jen Rarey, while the "Beastie Bot #003" - 17 inch tall mixed media sculpture (shown-left) was done by Matt Burlingame & Tom Neely - both of which were part of the "Under The Influence" Beastie Boys-tribute artshow @ Gallery 1988 LA (Jan 8-29 / blogged) and has since been SOLD. Check out the online-gallery at

Aethergalactic by Doktor A (for "Under The Influence" @ Gallery 1988)

Thy humble request has answered (thanks, B): CLICK THRU for more detailed images of Doktor A's AETHERGALACTIC!For the "Under The Influence" Beastie Boys-tribute artshow @ Gallery 1988 LA (Jan 8-29 / blogged) - Doktor A has produced this stunning 16 inch tall original sculpt dubbed: "AETHERGALACTIC" in a quasi-classical sculpture depicting the clash between a giant robot and a tentacled horror -

Beastie Boy Cochese by Wade Schin (for "Under The Influence" @ Gallery 1988)

Peep Seattle-based artist Wade Schin's contribution to the "Under The Influence" Beastie Boys-tribute artshow @ Gallery 1988 LA (Jan 8-29 / blogged) with his 5 inch tall sculpture (including base) BEASTIE TOY: COCHESE!Made of 3D acrylic photopolymer sculpt, and hand painted with acrylics - the "Ill Communication"-inspired character comes complete with a paper tie (with markers and colored pencil)

Ron English x MINDstyle @ Delay No Mall, Hong Kong (Jan 9)

Wanna be livin' a Ron-English-lifestyle? MINDsyle shows you a taste via their Creative Space @ Delay No Mall, Hong Kong this January 9th (from 7pm) featuring Ron English Popaganda mini-figures [TAGGED], Abraham Obama busts and artwork - CLICK THRU for the lowdown and more sneak-peeks courtesy of MINDstyle.



WHAT: RON ENGLISH X MINDstyle X DNM HONG KONG
WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 (7:00PM)

Kidrobot 16: KidPunk

KIDROBOT pays homage to punk rock icons of different eras with 3 multi-pop-colored versions of Kidrobot 16: KIDPUNK [blogged] - with pierced vinyl ears and rainbow Mohawks 8 inch high (the height of the vinyl toy, not just the mohawk, mind) - clicky HERE to choose your vinyl-poison ;pUS$49.95 gets you a subversive manifestation of what something generic parental figures would baulk at, but show

Frostie Beats by INTERspectacular x kidrobot

MC Icebox Of FROSTIE BEATS stands 7-Inch tall in soft vinyl and is created by NYC-based multimedia artists, INTERspectacular [blogged] - and can now chill out in your b-boy-grotto for US$49.95 available online HERE."Collected rain from the funky clouds over the 5 boroughs intent on making ice, but one little cube knew he could do more than keep drinks cool. After acquainting himself with the

Samei from Little 9 movie

Jon Schiller from JSD Studios drops a new promotional character poster image for his upcoming LITTLE 9 Movie - featuring "SAMEI" ~ one of the leading characters in the film - which is slated for a direct-to-DVD release in Summer 09.UPDATED: Jon's also dropped an official promo poster (above-right).(FYI: The "Little 9"-movie is a live-action film and not "directly" based on Jon's "Little 9 and

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Red-Eyes Poster

On-left is the "original" new TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [www] Poster-image spotted on Ain't It Cool News, and on-right is my photoshopped-brightened version (becoz i CANNOT let a darkened image keep me down - clicketh on pic to make biggy) revealing a devious mug of no-doubt a Decepticon (Autobots are kindly pushover-mechas) ... and if Megatron is (reportedly) out of the picture, then

Catch The Frak Up! (Battlestar Galactica Seasons 1-4 in 13 minutes)

I want to watch BSG Season Three onwards so bad, it hurts my head. CLICK THRU for the second part of CATCH THE FRAK UP! A 13 minutes summary of Battlestar Galactica Seasons One to Four (with hilarious-ish voiceover narrative) - before the Final 10 Episodes evah of Season 4.5 goes on air in the U.S. on January 16th ~ where the crew discovers "Earth"?Part 2 of Catch The Frak Up:BSG Season 4.5

Upper Playground Walrus by Alex Pardee (WIP) & Letters From Digested Children

Upper Playground gets artist Alex Pardee to re-envision their WALRUS vinyl figure [WHAT] and the hand-puppet mutates, grows a horn, goes wild and rides a mono-tusked walrus and def up to seeing more developements of this beast [CLICK THRU FOR MORE DETAILED SNEAKS]. "Radical" might be too mild a term, but then again Mr Pardee is not known to do "mild". Peep images of his current artwork for his

Play Imaginative Sale @ CHAI, Liang Court (Jan 9-11)

WHAT: Play Imaginative SALE @ CHAI, Liang Court, Singapore (3 Days Only)WHEN: 9 - 11th January 2009 (10am-8pm)WHERE: LIANG COURT, Singapore (Level 1, next to ATMs)REMARKS: If I had me sum doosh for toys, I'd be there lickety-split ... but I don't and no one's givin' out freebies. Time to get that X'mas-toy-gift that frens and kin choose NOT to get you. heh.

Coraline Screening in Chicargo January 15th!

Wanna watch CORALINE on Thursday January 15 @ 7:30 at a theater in downtown Chicago - three weeks before the world-premiere? Wanna meet Henry Selick in person?Seems there are 240-seats to be filled and all you need to do is email: capone [at] aintitcoolmail.com with the subject line "I WANT BUTTON EYES!!!" and the answer to the question: "What makes your Other Mother so very special?" = Read

X-Ray Koguma & CNY Yokas @ New York Comic Con 2009 (mph Booth 866)

New York Comic Con 2009 is less than a month away and myplasticheart starts off with the announcement of the MPH exclusive X-RAY KOGUMA figure by tokyoplastic and mphlabs!"This little guy has taken a dip into a radioactive pool and came back a little worse for wear. It looks great hanging about by itself or is fully interchangable will any of the existing Koguma figures. This figure is limited to

TOYSREVIL's Top 7 Toys of 2007

...Yes, you read the post-title right the first time ~ Top Seven Toys of "Two-Zero-Zero-Seven" - CLICK THRU to find out the "why" and the "who" that are on the list ... ;p*DISCLAIMER-CITY: The toys on this list are toys that I own and are a part of my personal collection, and is not based on what toys I've blogged about or exist in the toyworld in general or seen on worldwideweb*The TOYSREVIL TOP

Sideshow Toys reveals 1/6 Sandtrooper (pre-order Jan 9)

Get your 1/6 SANDTROOPER pix-fix HERE on the Sideshow Toy Production-blog - before the figure goes "live" for priority-preorders beginning Friday January 9th 2009 (Order-window 10am to 12pm Pacific Time). The Exclusive edition of this figure (which comes with a hand holding droid part from the Tatooine crash site) will be limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide and will be priced at US$109.99.

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TRE-TOY-MORAL: *Don't mess with the Sucklord600's boombox ... or else you be zum'd*

Coraline Dunk by Nike

With the movie's February 6th premiere less than a month away ~ the CORALINE promotional campaign continues past online virals and tangible surprises (gift-boxes, button-boxes and coraline keys) and crossing over to genre commercial products with the advent of this Coraline Dunk by NIKE!Spotted on Coraline-creator Neil Gaiman's blog (along with the image) is this commentary: There will, however,

Pre-Order Schedules for 3A Toys (Jan-March 2009)

- pre-order 3AA Club Membership on January 15th @ 9.00am AEST (24 hour order window)- pre-order WWR 1/6th Euro Bramble on February 3rd @ 9.00am (For end-Feb release).- pre-order WWR Bambaboss Vinyl on February 24th @ 9.00am (For 2nd-half March release).- pre-order WWR Men from N.O.M (2 figure set) on March 24th @ 9.00am (For 2nd-half April release).(*FYI: There is currently no-image for "Men from

3AA-Exclusive WWRP Bramble (Desert Version) by Ashley Wood x 3A Toys

UPDATED: Above new image-montage of DESERT ATTACK BRAMBLE! ... I think the way i'm gushing in me pants right about now, I might as well be sitting in a hot-tub filled with bubbles that reflect "I <3 3A Toys" and I dain to be washing the toes of Ashley Wood. *sigh*WHAT-IS: WWRP BRAMBLE (Desert Version) - sans decals.AVAILABILITY: Only available exclusively with 3AA Club Membership (WHAT)

The Square by Ashley Wood x 3A Toys

WHO-IS: THE SQUAREWHAT-IS:[01] The Square is a new upcoming articulated ("platform") figure in 1/6th WWR* format (*World War Robot*).[02] The Square has a block-shaped head with eyes and mouth on one-surface/side of block (refer image) and a basic pair of limbs/legs.[03] The Square will come weathered and in different colorways, and will include decal variations "and a classic oil dribble."[04

Watchmen Video Journal #10: The Minute Men

WATCHMEN Video Journal #10 focuses on the Minute Men of the 1940's and the origins and motivations of the retro-heroes. Two more VJs to go before the movies' premiere (hopefully) in March 2009! ~ Watch it via glorious Quicktime or HD @ www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/ and CLICK THRU for some screengrabs and character-description of the Minute Men (*WARNING: Story Spoilers Contained Within

Microsexuals Epsiode 5: Guys Night Out

"Lance, Julian, Stevan and Levar decide to venture out of their Zoloft to experience what nightlife in downtown SoHoMo is all about. With the grand opening of a new dance club and an appearance from Celebrity Director, Lube Johnson, the guys decide to shake it 'til they make it. Watch as the fabulous foursome leave a lasting impression on the nightlife scene!!!"After a long hiatus, MICROSEXUALS

Toybreak Episode 60: Plushisode Part 1

TOYBREAK Episode #60 is dubbed "Plushisode Part 1" - which focuses on all-things-plush! Featuring small Mousey Miccis from Erick Scarecrow, Raul from Fuzzy Balls, gini-gini from Ru Sun, Canned Haminal from Crystal Chesney Thompson, Teddy Scares from Applehead Factory, and other toybreak-goodness.(Also remember to use the coupon code "TOYBREAK" for 20% off at 3DRetro.com, Funkrush.com, and

Under The Influence: An Official Tribute to The Beastie Boys @ Gallery 1988, LA (Jan 8)

WHAT: Under the Influence: An Official Tribute To The Beastie BoysWHEN: January 8th 2009 (7-10pm). Exhibits thru Jan 29th 2009.WHERE: Gallery 1988 (www / 7020 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA)REMARKS: Boasting a line-up of just about 100 artists, the show also includes prints and posters created specifically for the event (all limited edition), hand signed and numbered by the artists.Shown left is

The Sacrificing of the Cake by Gary Baseman @ Urbanix Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel (Jan 8)

WHAT: Urbanix Gallery in association with Bezalel Academy of Art & Design are proud to present Gary Baseman's first solo show in Israel: “THE SACRIFICING OF THE CAKE" (Ha'alata Shel "Uga" le'Oleh/התלעה לש הגוע הלועל).WHEN: Exhibition Opening on Thursday, January 8th at 8pm ~ The show runs through March 12thWHERE: Urbanix Gallery (45 Sheinkin Street / gallery floor), Tel Aviv [Tel: 972-3-

myplasticheart presents: Street Tribe featuring kaNO x Jesse Hernandez (Jan 16)

East Coast meets West Coast as NYC based kaNO and San Francisco based Jesse Hernandez battle it out in the streets of New York City. Bringing fresh new takes to each others signature styles you'll be able to see their work in a brand new way. This will be Jesse's first show in NYC so both him and kaNO will be available to chat and hang out at the opening reception.WHAT: Street Tribe featuring

Urban Treeson Mimobot USB Flashdrive by Mimoco

Meet URBAN TREESON ~ the newest MIMOBOT from Mimoco with a limited edition of just 500 pieces; "who comes to you with a message of conservation and respect for nature!"First seen as a companion to the WHITE TREESON Mimobot in 2008 [tagged] - Urban Treeson is now available online @ the mimoco-shop for between US$24.95 (per 1GB) to US$59.95 (per 8GB) designer USB Flashdrives.With Urban Treeson's

Alan Moore on BBC 4's Comics Britannia (on Watchmen, V-For-Vendetta and LoEG - circa 2007)

Discovered these while trawling for the Japanese WATCHMEN-trailer: Alan Moore talks with BBC 4's Comics Britannia series (watch the original video HERE / above video circa 2007) about "Watchmen" the comicbook (shown above) as well as "V For Vendetta" and "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" [CLICK THRU TO VIEW ALL]. Wait for the end-bit above when Moore reads in the voice of Rorschach (*cool*). (

New Japanese Watchmen Trailer (Jan-2009)

New footage seen in the just-released WATCHMEN movie [TAGGED] Japanese trailer - featuring historical characters in context to the superheroes - including the JFK assassination, Nixon etc. Also pop by the official Japanese movie-website @ www.watchmen-movie.jp ~ where you'll have the distinct pleasure of seeing Zack Snyder with sound-bytes snipped into multiple short-video-clips (heh). CLICK THRU

Gargamel Gang @ Grass Hut (Jan 9)

The kind-folks at Grass Hut drops a note (or was that a "warning"? heh) about the coming of the Gargamel Gang (aka Chanmen, Kiyoka Ikeda, Naoya Ikeda, and Koji Harmon) to Portland, Oregon - bringing with them custom sofubi, paintings, exclusive releases, and will even be premiering a brand new sculpt, Dolly the Dolphin (prototype shown-below).(FYI: Folks attending will get first dibs on customs

Can't Buy Me Love 1000% Beatles Kubricks by SILLY THING x Medicom Toy

WHAT: The Beatles ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ 1000% Kubrick SetMADE-BY: SILLY THING & Medicom ToySIZE: 28cm(L) x 35cm(W) x 68cm(H)PRICE: HK$15,800 (A SET OF 4) / US$2,038 / SGD$2,999AVAILABILITY: Order online now at www.think-silly.com/beatles/// CLICK THRU for origin of the 1000%-Beatles Kubrick [BLOGGED] and for shipping charges.(cheers for the headsup, Zichao!)"Infinitely influential to

Sneak Peek at Blue-Tint El Diablo (for Wave 2) by Argonaut Resins x Robbie Busch

Argonaut Resins previews their (WIP) BLUE-Tinted EL DIABLO resin figure with artist Robbie Busch - destined for WAVE 2 of the resin series (FYI: Each Wave will release 5 designs, out of 25 total).As of this blog-post, RUBY-Tint and Green-Pants EL DIABLOS from Wave 1 are still available on A.R's online-webstore @ argonautresins.bigcartel.com ~ so go get them quick and get a little (as-yet-revealed

24K Goldorus Tease from BonustoyZ

Anyone down for a "24K GOLDORUS"? Well, maybe not exactly it's weight in pure gold, but in namesake? More to be revealed by Bonustoyz on "Chinese New Year Day" ~ which by Chinese calendar reckoning, be January 26th) ~ FATT, AH!Source: BonustoyZFYI: Standing at an average 11-inches tall - the "24K Goldorus" would be the 5th-colorway to be released after All-BLACK, Mist-exclusive COLOR,

Inaugural Obama and "Hope" Obama Action Figures by Jailbreak Toys (Jan 12-drop)

As the U.S. Presidential Inauguration approaches (Jan 20th), two new limited edition Obama Action Figures [WHAT] will be sold exclusively at JailbreakToys.com. The INAUGURAL OBAMA (Gold-suit w/ Red-tie as designed by J*Rock) and HOPE OBAMA (designed by Nelson Asencio - as a tribute to Shepard Fairey's campaign poster-image) will go on sale from January 12th - limited to 3,000 pcs per design. Each

About that ICONIC-1 YOKA by adFunture

This black ICONIC-1 YOKA was made by adFunture for the Grand Opening event of the first ICONIC-1 retail shop in Shanghai on January 10th Saturday (peep einvite below) - whereby the first 100 guests thru the doors will get one each! (*le-gasp*) - but no worries, YOKA-fans - as Eddi mentions that some will be put aside for International folks as well. *More Product Details as I get them*...Am

Chinese New Year Edition YOKA by adFunture

adFunture begins the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year (CNY) toy-festivities with the release of the Panda-faced CNY Edition YOKA - decked out in traditional Chinese wear ever ready to wish you the best and ask for Ang Pows (ie: red packets filled with money to signify good luck - bills in even numbers only please / yes, I accept paypal muahahaha). Get your blister-carded 6.5cm tall bear HERE for

Topo Woodsman and Robot by DGPH x adFunture coming in 2009

Spotted on adFunture was an image of their upcoming design variants of TOPOs by DGPH aka TOPO WOODSMAN & TOPO ROBOT (Mega Mole) = last seen @ New York Comic Con 2008 [PEEP] and now slated for a 2009-release in low production runs. Stay tuned for the "How-Low", "When" and "How-Much"*painted Prototypes @ NYCC'08*NYCC'08-Image-Source: Vinyl Pulse

2008-WRAP-UP WITH TRE: PHU!

TOYSREVIL: Please introduce yourselves the TRE-readers?PHU!: I go by the moniker, Phu! I’m a designer by day and a customiser by night. My Mecha-style custom work revolves on the concept of “rebel” and “phuturism” (read:futurism).TOYSREVIL: How was 2008 for you?PHU!: 2008 has been rewarding. Got invited to showcase my work at various exhibitions, steady stream of commissioned custom and sold

GS-001 Type A by Grimsheep for for Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest on TRE

NAME-OF-RAYGUN: GS-001 TYPE AMADE-BY: Owen DeWitt (aka Grimsheep)SUBMITTED-FOR: Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest by Go Hero x TOYSREVIL [WHAT / TAGGED]/// CLICK THRU for materials-breakdown & more pics :)MATERIALS: The 'GS-001 Type A' was made from the following:-laptop battery-inkjet cartridge-tapegun parts-pocket flashlight-plastic-baby bottle bits-screws-Aves apoxie sculpt-3m rubber pads-Pebeo

Tesla-Directed-Energy-Weapon & Momentum-Particle-Beam by Russ Williams for for Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest on TRE

/// CLICK THRU for Russ Willaims' TDEW & MPB - as submitted for theHome-Made Ray-Gun Contest by Go Hero x TOYSREVIL [TAGGED]NAME-OF-RAYGUN: Tesla-Directed-Energy-WeaponMADE-BY: Russ Williams MATERIALS: Using found objects a 1940's electric sander, tiki torch holder, jello mold and the like. Let's not forget the lucky dice lanyard! REMARKS: "Based upon Studies of electric arcs and Nikola Tesla's

Amybean's Submission for Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest on TRE

MADE-BY: Amy Jenkins (aka amybean of cozyrampage)SUBMITTED-FOR: Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest by Go Hero x TOYSREVIL [WHAT / TAGGED]/// CLICK THRU for full-story of the Raygun!STORY: "On the countless planets that were once organized as a coherent universe, there exists a wide variety of technologies left from the past and borrowed from the future. On Agworld, in particular, the population has long

Chuck Nesci's Whitneyville Bolt-Thrower for Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest on TRE

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Brady Chieffi's Submission for Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest on TRE

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Mikazukin Pink by One-Up x Itokin Park @ Lulubell Toy Bodega

Lulubell Toy Bodega drops word of their upcoming exclusive-PINK colorway of MIKAZUKIN by One-Up x Itokin Park. This is the third release out of 8 to colorways to be made (which I've not been keeping tabs on - my bad) - with one color released per month, sold first through One-Up to Japan residents only, then quantities will go up at different US retailers for sale. Limited to 30 pieces for a

THUMP by Gregory St. Amand of Strong Boy

THUMP was created by artist and designer Gregory St. Amand (aka SAINTKID) founder of STRONGBOY INC. - Thump is currently distributed by DKE Toys and has a SRP of US$56 ... I like Thump - Thump rawks with his enormous clenched-fists of fury and cool apt-name .... but WHO-IS-THUMP?/// CLICK THRU TO FIND OUT[FYI: Above images are white-balanced from "originals" HERE]- THUMP is a character that

The Coming Of Hammerhead Sharky (for NYCC'09) and The Moving of ToyQube

Above-left is a sneak peek teaser of Keith Poon's HAMMERHEAD SHARKY's back (heh) - coming out from ToyQube and slated for a release at New York Comic Con in February. The BLACK-colorway shown (with a red-bloodied-knife) will be the 1st Edition with a limit of 100-pcs. Price is approximately US$70 but remains undetermined ~ *Stay tuned for eventual confirmation and product developments* ~

The Bush Doctor & KitCity Truck paper toys from 3EyedBear

Maarten Janssen aka 3EyedBear (creator of the TRE-exclusive UNDY-Bear!) drops word of a duo of new paper-platform designs he's created - namely: BUSH DOCTOR and KITCITY TRUCK = both downloadable for FREE @ 3eyedbear.com!The BUSH DOCTOR comes to the rescue whenever the going gets tough! Silently chanting to pray for Luv, Pees & Happysneeze (as a default obviously) and making all your greasy and

PYRA:MI[N]DS Series One

WHAT-IS: PYRA:MI[N]DS is a DIY (Do It Yourself) paper toy project created by ciah-ciah of Poland - featuring a pyramidical-form with an openable-top/tip. "PYRA:MI[N]DS connects artists from all around the globe in paper toy customization." - There is also a Flickr-group for all-things-PYRA:MI[N]DS.SERIES-1: PYRA:MI[N]DS Series 1 features 30 DIY papertoy-designs from as many contributing

Stephan LePodd Mechtorian Sweeny Podd Exclusive Asian Bloody Version by Doktor A

Mechtorian STEPHAN LEPODD SWEENY PODD Exclusive Asia Bloody Version ~ spotted on VTSS - limited to 200-pcs @ a SRP of US$74.99 for 9 inches of awesomeness courtesy of it's creator Doktor A [INTERVIEWED] and toy-maker MINDstyle. Check your fav retailers for availability.

FYI: The Bloody version (being totally blardy awesome as it looks GIMME GIMME) will be explorer Le Podd's third production

Erick Scarecrow's Soopa Maria Sato to be released on Jan 16

Starting January 16th (12PM EST) - ESC Toy will be placing the remainder of Erick Scarecrow's SOOPA MARIA SATOS figures [WHAT] for purchase at their Esc-Toy Ebay Shop.Limited to only 25-pcs worldwide - Soopa Maria Sato was previously only made available for serial holders of the lucky gold coin (found in Soopa Coin-Up Bros boxes). If your serial numbered is drawn but you've yet to claim your

Soopa Maria Chi Chi Taiwan VTSS Exclusive

Vince Toys Studio & Shop (aka VTSS) has scored an exclusive for his blog-readers with Erick Scarecrow's SOOPA MARIA CHI CHI Taiwan VTSS Exclusive Version (congrats, Vince!) ~ of which only 12 pieces will be made available worldwide, featuring hand-painted 6.75 inches tall resin figures (with print/card). Neither price nor drop-date has been revealed yet.FYI: SOOPA MARIA CHI CHI will be the third

Fatina Molly (UK Version) by Kennyswork x Chocolate Rain

Peeped on Kennywork's new-blog is the coming of FATINA MOLLY (U.K. Version) - a collaboration with jewelry & fashion designers Chocolate Rain - featuring Kenny Wong's beloved Molly donning FATINA mascot-doll's new colors. The figure comes in a pull-string baggie with illustration by Kenny. Do check with your fav retailers for availability.Source: Kennyswork

The Coming of Molly Ballmer by Kenny Wong x Patrick Chow

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Terminator Salvation Action Figures by Playmates Revealed-(ish)

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M-Icon Michael Jackson Makeover-Hot Toys-Style

"The final version of Michael Jackson - We have just updated all images on the product page of our 12" Michael Jackson collectible figure (Billie Jean / History Tour version), which is a final version of MJ's headsculpt that really show off the accurate face expression of his appearance in the performance. This figure is expected to release in Q1, 2009! If you haven't order this incredibly

Hot Toys' Packaging Box for 1/6 Iron Man Mark-3

"Have you been waited too long for our Iron Man Mark III? - Good news! Your waiting is coming to an end! Our Iron Man Mark III collectible figure is scheduled to release before the Chinese New Year (26-Jan-09)! Designed with Red and Gold colored armor, this Iron Man figure could be a MASCOT in your house, especially suitable for showcasing in the sitting room and show to your relatives on the

Hot Toys Unveils New Marlon Brando Headsculpt

"Another great masterpiece of head sculpt is unveiled - In this early 2009, we'd like to surprise you all with our fresh-from-oven Marlon Brando head sculpt. You never be doubted about our work on his head-sculpt and painting as we've already released TWO of his figurines before, remember? They were the Superman Returns - 12" Jor El collectible figure and M Icon - 12" Marlon Brando collectible

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Jamungo's SQUADT on video = featuring articulation, size, a machete (THE weapon accessory of 2009 - you heard it on TRE first) and a totally ass-kickin' ALL-BLACK vinyl-figure in a cloth black-tee = *I Like. I Want. GIMME* ~ CLICK THRU for more screengrabs (and to see what's under CHIPP's helmet :p)[CLICK for all-things-Squadt / CLICK for continued-coverage on TRE](cheers for the headsup bobo!)

Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest Dateline Today @ 11:59PM (+8 GMT - Singapore-time)

The "Atomic Armoury" is filling up rapidly - and as of this post, the dateline is a minute less than 6 hours away ~ Singapore-time (refer to clock on menu-right) ~ so you still have some time to submit your Home-Made Ray-Gun [WHAT] for a chance to win a 1:1-Scaled Atomic Disintegrator Pistol from Go Hero! [WHAT-IS]HOW-TO-SUBMIT#1: EMAIL toysrevil [at] gmail.com(Subject title: "Raygun Contest" /

Evil Buttons for Coraline

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Word Up? featuring PaperMonster @ LE Gallery (Jan 9)

WHAT-IS: WORD UP? = Show & Tell Gallery's Group Show featuring artists PaperMonster, Ghost, Dixon, Omen, Skam, and Case WHEN: Opens Friday Jan 9th in collaboration with LE Gallery (1183 Dundas St. W., Toronto ON M6J 1X3)REMARKS: The group show starts off 2009 in a great way showcasing new works from each artist. PaperMonster's recent work has grown larger with bolder textures and detail. Each

Simian Nation by MCA Evil Design x Toy2R

MCA of Evil Design & TOY2R are proud to present the new book SIMIAN NATION.WHAT-IS: Simian Nation is 96 full color pages, 200 mm x 148 mm, soft cover with the first edition limited to 1000 copies. The book covers the evolution of MCA's signature character the 'Evil Ape' - who is shown in all his incarnations: Vinyl Figures, Qees, Stone Sculptures, Street Art, fashion & more.The book also

Loretta Giron's Submission for Home-Made Ray-Gun Contest on TRE

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Pantsmonstre Stage 2 Invades Monstrehero (Jan 3)

"Not much information has been leaked about the Stage II monstre. We do know it is a dangerous mutated form of the seemingly harmless Codename P.A.N.T.s. Where they came from and how they got here is still unknown; our sources tell us there are official investigations into the mysterious creatures as we speak." ... that was then, and this is NOW = MONSTREHERO is unleashing these mutates via their

It All Starts With The End: Patient Zero from Sideshow Collectibles

Is Sideshow Toys' PATIENT ZERO making a comeback? The tagline in the poster image reads: "IT ALL STARTS WITH THE END" ... zombie-makeover perhaps?And one of the first 1/6 zombies from Sideshow's THE DEAD series was Patient Zero released in SDCC 2005 [blogged]:... and while we await further developments (or rather for "plastic-flesh to decompose" :p) - check out ToyMania.com for more early

1/6 Snake Eyes Packaging Box by Sideshow Collectibles

"The packaging for the G.I. Joe line emerged from a desire to show some respect to the 80’s Real American Hero packaging as well as giving it an injection of something new. Sideshow’s G.I. Joe line is a reflection of the classic RAH figures combined with current, authentic gear and weaponry. We wanted to attempt to represent the idea of these two worlds merging into the packaging. The packaging

1/6 Sandtrooper by Sideshow Collectibles (Teaser for Jan 9 pre-order)

Apologies for the lack of proper images as the flash movie killed my enthusiasm a tad ... but I'm sure come January 9th when it goes online for pre-orders, sweeter product pics will be unveiled by Sideshow Toys for their desert terrain stormtrooper from Star Wars aka SANDTROOPER 12 inch figure! [via OSW]Going clone toe-to-clone toe it seems, with Medicom Toy's RAH Sandtrooper [HERE] made

Star Trek Barbie Collector Dolls 2009

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Blanco & Negro Tomorrow Kings by 3A Toys

Ashley Wood x 3A Toys' TOMORROW KINGs [tagged] have been scheduled to ship out from January 2nd and some folks have already begun to receive them ("lioliolio" got his / you have my envy dude). And out of the 525 figures made - 20 pcs each of the BLANCO (White) and NEGRO (Black) editions were randomly packed blind-boxed. This is how awesome they look ... *I Like. I Want. GIMMEEEEeeeEEE*Source: 3A

I Like 3A Toys

WHY ~ I Like 3A Toys?[1] To show and share my lurve for 3A Toys & the 1/6th-scale genre / hobby. (and other scales when 3A releases them ~ hawt-daymn! :p)[2] To show my appreciation for Ashley Wood's characters and creations. (i am not worthy)[3] An excuse to get myself playing more with my toys, creating play / story scenarios and snapping pictures of them. (consistency of updates dependent on

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IMAGI Animation Studio Creative Director; Felix ip gives Astro Boy-fans a heads-up about new A.B.-images added to the studio website - which includes a few character-designs and delish conceptual artwork from the upcoming animated movie [TAGGED]. CLICK THRU FOR PICS ... and check out the official movie website for a peek at the teaser-trailer [blogged].[FYI: Some images have been reformatted to

Animation Test Images For Tetsujin 28 by Imagi Animation Studio

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Ron English Art Print Exhibition & Charlie GRIN Toy Release @ Garageworks Gallery Store, Hong Kong (Jan 13)

Ron English is scheduled for a private art print exhibition and a CHARLIE "GRIN" Toy Release Show at Garageworks Gallery store HongKong on January 13th, 2009. Signing session for toys and prints from 4-6pm & 8-11pm. *Stay tuned for more event details as the date draws nearer*Garageworks will showcase behind-the-scenes original sculpts and sketches of the upcoming Charlie "GRIN" figure [TAGGED] -

Ron English @ Fresh Manila (Jan 10)

Ron English is scheduled to be at Fresh Manila this coming Saturday January 10th (from 7pm) where he will be signing his ABRAHAM OBAMA 16" vinyl bust by MINDstyle [WHAT] featuring the Fresh Manila-exclusive GREEN colorway.SRP is US$200-per with a limited edition of 50-pcs worldwide.

2008-WRAP-UP WITH TRE: BRIAN CASTLEFORTE (NiceBunny)

TOYSREVIL: Please introduce yourself to the TRE-readers? (who you are and what you do)BRIAN CASTLEFORTE: Hey this is Brian Castleforte, known by a few of you as NiceBunny. I am a Los Angeles based freelance designer/illustrator & motion graphics animator, most notably known on the web for my NiceBunny papertoys and more recently, the launch of NicePapertoys.com, The Papertoy Community Network.[