Event Images for Launch of My Secret Garden by Recycle Experience @ Lou Bell Shop (Feb 27)

[9 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]Recycle Experience's first solo show "My Secret Garden" launched yesterday on Feb 27th @ Lou Belle Shop, in Bandung, Indonesia. posted above are event / crowd-snaps for the evening. (CLICK THRU for impressions by the event-organizer). Do check out the exhibition before it ends on March 7th. The show features creations by Evan

Uamou Tower by Doc18

Doc18 shows us all how glorious a revolving Uamou Tower can be ~ featuring mini vinyls by Ayako Takagi . (Now THAT's how my future wedding cake is gonna look like! LOL)Source: Doc18-flickr

Of Bootleg Kaijus and Variant Miltons by adfunture

Further to this snap shown above of adFuntue's 3rd BOOTLEG KAIJU colorway edition with MISHKA (done for Mishka's opening of their first Los Angeles store launched Feb 20th / CLICK THRU for more pics) ~ there lurks beside (image-right) a different colorway of Oliver Hibert's MILTON, from what we have seen since the blue-version at Taipei Toy Festival 2009 [blogged]! *Intriguing*[Above snaps via

Summer Wars / Mamoru Hosoda @ Anime Festival Asia 2009

SUMMARY: Summer Wars (サマーウォーズ, Samā Wōzu?) is a 2009 anime science fiction film. The film focuses on a timid eleventh-grade math genius who has been falsely implicated in the hacking of a virtual world and, with the aid of a classmate's extensive family, must prevent the real and computer-simulated worlds from colliding. It was produced by the Japanese animation studio Madhouse and directed by

NUSHKU In The Woods (TOYSREVIL-Turns-5 Giveaway Contest with Lunabee)

From the frozen wastelands, Nushku has since been spotted venturing into a decidedly warmer climate, hiding amongst the woods, from the denizens of the Booshka tribe, no doubt ...NUSHKA is a one-of-one edition custom 3" Dunny as hand-painted by Sarah Miskelly aka Lunabee and is the main prize in the BURN NUSHKA BURN Giveaway Contest on TOYSREVIL, in tandem with the blog's 5th blog-birthday

Patchwork Group Art Show @ Giant Robot, LA (Mar 13)

Giant Robot Los Angeles [gr2.net] will be hosting a new group art show titled “PATCHWORK: Small Words On Fabric” launching Saturday March 13th, 2010 (exhibits thru April 7th).PRESS: Patchwork is an unique art show in that participants are invited to contribute squares of artwork on fabric to form a collective “quilt.” Media will include but not be limited to drawings, paintings, plush, and

UglyDoll Signing @ Giant Robot, LA (Mar 6) / Release of 2002 Ice-Bat Plush

Giant Robot Los Angeles [www] will be having a special appearance and signing by UglyDoll creators/founders David Horvath and Sun-min Kim. The event will take place on Saturday, March 6 (from 3pm-5pm). David and Sun-min will be on hand signing a special edition, brand new “2002 Giant Robot Ice-Bat” (Limited to 300 pcs).PRESS: The Giant Robot Ice-Bat will reflect Sun-min’s original design that

Detroit Devil & Mr. Bonzy by Ryon Xavier Smith

Designed by Ryon Xavier Smith of HTXB Studio ~ DETROIT DEVIL (above-left) and MR BONZY (above-right) stand 4.5 inches tall and will be sold separate and in sets (with the other Kreepy Boxx designs). A run-size is as yet determined (possibly between 100-200 pcs), with each character coming both in vinyl and resin. Do note that Mr Bonzy is scheduled to be redone with the face printed instead of the

Neon Monster Introduces Eco Friendly Mitch Plush

PRESS: Mitch is the first monster in a series of forthcoming art toys from Neon Monster. He is a giant misfit, rather anachronistic in his taste, and with a tendency to slide into psychotic episodes.The Mitch toy measures 14 inches when standing and can sit due to his bean-bag bottom. He is available in two limited edition colorways: grey (500 pcs) and albinopink (200 pcs). The plush is made

Ninja of the Month: Notso Wee Ninja by Shawnimals (Mar 3-drop)

PRESS: The 3rd of 12 all-new Ninjas has been revealed! Notso is surprisingly agile, despite his seemingly... ahem... unbalanced physique. He loves cookies, of course, but also uses them as currency and weapons? It's all very confusing...Shawnimals' Ninja of the Month: Notso Wee Ninja will be available Wednesday March 3rd @ 1pm CT via online here with a SRP of US$30 for this 7" x 7" plush ninja (

All City Style DIY Trains by Bigshot Toyworks Back Into Production

Bigshot Toyworks announces that their All City Style trains are going back into production, with a new SRP of US$40 per DIY train (which measures 20" long x 4" high / www). Scheduled for a shipment end-April 2010 (to distributors direct from Hong Kong), and availability for "individual retailers or artists wishing to purchase small quantities, they will be available to ship from our facilities in

Form Over Function: Custom Canvas Shoes by Daniel Yu

Besides Playmobil and Trexi-customs, local artist Daniel Yu ventures into customizing kicks, this time with a pair of commissioned canvas shoes, currently on display at the NOISE Festival Singapore 2010 @ Raffles City (along with some of his previous works).Titled: form over function, the finished product is made from white canvas shoes, epoxy sculpt and acrylic paints. CLICK THRU for

The Fourth Plastic Army: Mega Munny Custom by Mode Four

Indonesian multi-disciplinary design-collective Mode Four made a public appearance on the fourth day of the Mascot Competition at Central Park, Jakarta, to present a custom Mega Munny display dubbed; "The Fourth Plastic Army". Three members of Mode Four were on hand to set-up the military-themed figure (a slight departure from their usual cy-tech-styled creations ~ remember their Caturmaharaja

Blistercard Art for 3AA's 1/12th Nom de Plume

Old-skool StarWars-styled-looking Blister-card Art sample for the 1:12th-scaled Nom de Plume figure that will come along exclusively with ThreeA Toy's "3AA" ("3A-Associates" / tagged) package for 2010. Yep, this figure is not-for-sale. The next question (for folks who snagged the new 3AA-membership) is to "de-blister" (and take the figure out for play), or leave it MOC* (ie *Mint-On-Card* ~ which

District 9 Badges and Postcards from Weta

New District 9 products from Weta features Embroidered Badges and Art Postcards, currently available for orders via www.wetanz.com ~ I really wouldn't mind seeing more Conceptual Art Postcards tho (like the Prawn conceptual design by David Meng, shown above), a 5 or 10-pack would be nice indeed, IMHO.- CLICK to see the first released 1:1 scale replica guns.- CLICK for some D9 movie concept-art

Fshizz Strikes Back @ 66 Gallery (Mar 10) / Interview With Fshizz About Fshizzy

Alexander Gürlich aka Fshizz drops word of his upcoming solo show in Prague, which also happens to be the first "real" vinyl toys exhibition in the Czech Republic! How cool is that? "Fshizz Strikes Back" happens March 10th thru April 10th @ 66 Gallery and will feature custom toys and Fshizzy; a figure-form created by Alex himself. CLICK THRU for a peep at a selection of Alex's work, as well as a

Sneak Peek at Preparations for My Secret Garden by Recycle Experience @ Lou Belle Shop, Indonesia (Feb 27-launch)

CLICK THRU for more behind-the-scenes preparations / setting-up snaps of Recycle Experience's "My Secret Garden" solo show launching this weekend on February 27th @ Lou Belle Shop's Living Space in Bandung, Indonesia! [Event-blogged]. The show exhibits thru March 7th, 2010.UPDATED: Added a whole slew of preview-images of the creations on display! Thanks, My Tummy Toys!DAYTIME SET-UP /

de-paoing 泡(pao)'s 01235 Poster Print

CLICK THRU to peep my de-paoing of 泡(pao)'s 01235 Poster Print from paomaster (aka Dorcas Ng) currently available to order by sending an email to heyyy@paoismyname.net [blogged]. Limited to only 40 prints, the print costs £23 each (including packaging & postage / **Payment via Paypal).I always enjoy a hearty DIY-esthetic, and this hand-made package is a treat, IMHO.Visit www.paoismyname.net for

Second Teaser for IWG Star Trek 2010 by Rocket World

The second teaser for Rocket World's IWG STAR TREK [tagged] reveals the trio of figures in United Federation uniforms! Look for them to debut at the San Diego Comic Con 2010.Source: IWG-Facebook

Elite Gudz Brings the Dark Side to Topps Star Wars Galaxy 5

PRESS: Elite Gudz artists Rolo Ledesma and Mr. Den have contributed original shaped sketch cards to the Topps Star Wars Galaxy 5 trading card set, available in stores now.For the second year in a row, fans have the chance to receive an original piece of art by one of the Elite Gudz artists when they pick up a pack of Star Wars Galaxy trading cards. Last year’s set including cards by Phetus

Kidrobot Exclusive Pink Edition Ninja Spiki

KIDROBOT-PRESS: Pink is the new black, with the Kidrobot Exclusive edition of designer Nakanari's Ninja Spiki figure. Sneaking from out of shadows, this hot pink and blue ninja comes with with 2 shiruken (ninja stars), a katana sword and features 6-points of articulation. From Mai Hiro x Kuso Designer Toys this edition is limited to 50 pieces worldwide!Priced at US$70 per ~ purchase the 8" KR

Early Bird Preorders Begin for Super7's Stormtrooper Super Shogun (Feb 26)

PRESS: Super7 is set to begin accepting preorders for the Star Wars Stormtrooper Super Shogun in the manner of the original Star Wars collectibles: as part of a special "Early Bird" program. Preorders begin at 12:00pm Noon PST (3pm EST) this Friday February 26th at the website: http://starwars.super7store.com"Early Birds" will receive the following benefits:- FREE SHIPPING of the mammoth toy -

Pepper by Hello, Brute (Mar 1-drop)

Hello, Brute's PEPPER stands over 9 inches tall "and is the largest Brute figure to date.". Hand cast in polyurethane resin, and hand painted with acrylic by Jon Knox, the first edition of Pepper will be made available March 1st @ 12pm (Pacific time). Limited to only 5 pcs, Pepper is priced at US$175 each, and available online via http://shop.hellobrute.com.(I love this addition product

House of Liu AP Sifu Monk by Veggiesomething (Mar 11-drop)

James Liu aka Veggiesomething will be dropping his House Of Liu AP Sifu Monk set on March 11th @ 1pm CST via his online shop. Limited to only an edition size of 3, the AP-set is priced at US$80 per (+ cost of shipping). CLICK THRU for a slideshowed-peek at what is included for this "disco-monk" (my words :p)!The AP Sifu differs from the standard Sifu in the following ways: The AP has flashing red

New Customs by dust: eisteddy baertram & Master of Puppets

Artist / customizer dust [blog] shares with us a couple of his latest custom-work, featuring Eisteddy Baertram (a Mini Smorkin' Labbit) and Master of the Puppets (a Fatcap). What is cool is that these were done neither for commission, nor for any particular event, but "normal customs", as David describes them to be (*Cool*). CLICK THRU for a closer-look and stay tuned for more incoming customs (3

The Legend Of Apollo Bust by Carbon-Fibre Media

"In an oppressive environment that is a caricature of the class-distinction and the division of a troubled society, a dying, desperate, father, submits himself to a radical experiment so that he may live to prevent his troubled son from traveling a disastrous path toward ruin." "The Legend Of Apollo" by Carbon-Fibre Media can currently be viewed online as an "E-Cell"-comic, and from it comes the

Galtow Book 2 by Xmoor Studios on iTunes (Reformatted)

Eric Nocella Diaz of Xmoor Studios sends word of their reformatted Galtow Book 2 currently available for download via iTunes here. (FYI: Galtow Book one is available here). Book 3 is currently being worked on (and Book 4 after that), so do keep a lookout for that.

Teaser for Kidrobot Black 2

After the sold-out Midnight Magi by Gary Baseman, Kidrobot prepares for their next Kidrobot Black release! Neither release-schedule nor product-details revealed at this point, besides a teaser image scooped on Vinyl Pulse, which I have brightened in photoshop, for your personal speculation of it's form. heh.

Mini Jumping Brains by Emilio Garcia x Toy2R

Snaps of 2" Mini Jumping Brains by Emilio Garcia and made by Toy2R [tagged] have surfaced, with the above-posted comparison between the mini and the maxi (Although it does look like a 5"-er Toy2R version versus Emilio's original 3" resin...). Shown below is the packaging box / case from Toy2R, next to Emilio's Camo Jumping Brain Collection (destined for Kaiju Comrades 2 Show in Tokyo / blogged).

Camo Jumping Brain Collection by Emilio Garcia for Kaiju Comrades 2 Show

Emilio Garcia will be offering up a new painted-series of his Jumping Brains [tagged] at the coming Kaiju Comrades 2 Show at the Design Festa Gallery in Tokyo, Japan (March 12-14th 2010). The CAMO JUMPING BRAIN COLLECTION features Jungle, Navy and Desert paint-apps on his 3" resin figure [reviewed] and will be limited to 5 pieces each colorway at the show. CLICK THRU to peep slideshow-snaps of

Serv-O-Matics Meet Tomenosuke (Stop-Mo Animation)

How I totally missed this fun video is beyond my mortal comprehension ... Japanese toy-shop Tomenusuke celebrated their 3rd year anniversary in style last year with this stop-mo animated video (filmed by "Higa Bros") featuring Brandt Peter's Serv-O-Matics traipsing across Japan! Click for coverage of the video on Tomenosuke's blog, which also features behind-the-scenes images posted below.

1 Minute with Brandt Peters & Kathie Olivas (Kidrobot Interview)

VIDEO-DESCRIPTION: The macabre carnival conjurer, Brandt Peters and his artist wife, Kathie Olivas sat down with us at the Kidrobot HQ to talk about the way he works and the origins of the forthcoming Carnies minis and their evil ringleader, Dead Bunny.

Minitreehouse Crocodiles by Nathan Jurevicius

PRODUCT-TEXT: Originally released at the San Diego Comic Con in 2006, these special Crocodile sets are a rare special edition from the Minitreehouse toy series by Nathan Jurevicius. Each Crocodile set is packed in a special foil bag, with two 2 crocodiles per foil bag. Various random colors Limited quantities available only!Listed on StrangeCo's website are these Minitreehouse Crocodiles by

Metal Peleda by Nathan Jurevicius x FullyVisual (Feb 26-release of Set A)

Nathan Jurevicius drops word of the upcoming release of his METAL PELEDA Sets with FullyVisual, with Set A (shown-above) launching this Friday February 26th @ 11am PST online via Fullyvisual.com. Set A features Black Nickel and Brass and are priced at US$40 each. Am liking how the 3 inch tall metal owls look in this incarnation myself. Quite a wealth of depth and texture given by the form,

ILANENA for Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 by TOPPS

Click on image-above to peep in full-view the collection of hand illustrated die-cut trading card by ILANENA of Japan, as completed for the TOPPS' Star Wars Galaxy 5 series [tagged] launching February 24th! Shaped like Darth Maul and Clone Troopers ~ look for these one-of-a-kind cards inserted randomly into card-packs!Loving these characters, Ilanena! They look like action figures!

The Coming of Little Shadow from ThreeA Toys

Scheduled for a March 19th release @ 9:00am Hong Kong time is a new figure from ThreeA Toys' Adventure Kartel-line of 1/6th-scaled figures ~ serendipitously named "Little Shadow". Little Shadow is a "she" and the tear-streak down her cheek speaks not of sadness but perhaps of something more ominously-excitable? dark tear-tatts be awesome, just ask "Emo" Tommy Mission (whose tear, if you noticed,

Death by DGPH (Test Animation)

VIDEO-DESCRIPTION: An animation test, made at the studio, when Death visited TOPOs universe. ~ and this video made me LOL'd this Thursday-afternoon, especially with the ending! Now I can't wait to see if this gets made into a full-length cartoon! Someone go bug the folks at DGPH to make that happen, and drop by Molestown.com to see if Death is still hanging around ... *Sweet*

HELL by Vaporotem x Patch Together

First posted as preliminary clay sculpt, Vaporotem's resin-"Bormal" HELL is now seen in full color, and ready for an estimated March 2010-ship out. Standing 6 inches tall and priced at US$39.95, go order your HELL here today, and CLICK THRU for more colored-Hell.STORY: "Hell is a Bormal... an UNHAPPY one too~ He hates the sun, he hates kids, he hates your mom, he hates being called cute, he

BE@RBRICKS & Gashapons 2005 by TOYSREVIL

CLICK THRU for more snaps, and journey along back in toy-time with me to 2005, from when before TOYSREVIL-blog was in it's infancy, when I had the time to indulge in snapping my toys ... I've always had a fascination with environments, from designing production sets, to even the smallest of spaces (hey, I even have a flickr-group dedicated for toy-dioramas LOL). BE@RBRICKS and Gashapons led the

ARKIV Limited Edition Giclee Prints (On Canvas) Available Now Exclusively via TOYSREVIL!

[CLICK to peep more details about ARKIV's Prints made available]**NOTE: Pre-order Period Ends on March 25th 2010 @ 23:59pm (+8 GMT SIngapore time)**[CLICK on above image to go to TOYSREVIL's online shop!There's actually a "story" to go along with the image up-top. When Arkiv visited Singapore a month or so back, while strolling down Orchard Road, he'd notice his "BROTTT!!!" sticker pasted on a

Akihabara Majokko Princess

[Warning: Video NSFW]"Akihabara Majokko Princess" features a lollisque-"princess"-cosplaying Kirsten Dunst singing/covering The Vapors' classic-80's pop-tune "Turning Japanese", with video directed by McG ("Terminator Salvation", "Charlie's Angels") and produced by Takashi Murakami. Funny, I had the impression that it was Scarlet Johansson for some weird reason (and no, tis not because of "Lost

Dredge Imperial Version by Brian Morris x Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi (Feb 26-release)

After the earlier teaser and frontal-reveal, Rotofugi is scheduled to unleash Brian Morris' DREDGE this Friday February 26th. The first release of Dredge - Imperial Version features "silver and pearlescent purple sprays and silver eyes, on a black vinyl". Produced by Squibbles Ink and Rotofugi, Dredge will be available in-store @ Rotofugi from noon, and online sales begin at 2pm the same day.

A Sneak of Dynomight NYC's Our Hero Apprentice Figure?

Cheekily teased along with the (above-left posted) image of bagged CJC Wiggelz, JR00 of Dynomight NYC tweeted about, was an image of the back of an intriguing figure (highlighted) standing right next to their 7" tall Bumrush ... now what may that figure be? A new upcoming toy? Could it be their upcoming 6" resin Our Hero Apperentice-figure, crafted by Pretty In Plastic?The "proof" (for your kind

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Something Awesome This Way Comes...

Blue Wyger by Sam Flores x Upper Playground

PRESS: Upper Playground and Sam Flores to release the newest color edition of the Wyger figure, the Blue Wyger. It's available exclusively at Upper Playground's online store and is limited to an edition of 250.The Blue Wyger is priced at US$85 per, and is the second colorway of the Wyger after the first Orange Edition (shown far-right).- CLICK THRU for packaging-box snaps and the official press

Chef Barski by Pyknic

Andrew Marshall (aka "The Chef") shares with us news of his lifestyle / clothing company Pyknic releasing it's new vinyl toy, dubbed CHEF BARSKI!Limited to 500 pcs, Chef Barski stands 3.5 inches tall and is available online here for US$25 per. [More Barski here]PRODUCT-TEXT: "He's a culinary master in the kitchen and is world renown for his use of honey in every dish. This is a limited one of a

Brent Nolasco for The Poster Cause Project

Brent Nolasco has a new print out now with The Poster Cause Project, titled; "Good Tidings. Priced at US$25 per purchasable online here, ALL 100% OF PROFITS from this print will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. ABOUT THE PRINT- Full Color 11x14print on high quality 100# stock- LIMITED TO 35 PRINTS with ALL profits going to Doctors Without Borders- SIGNED / NUMBERED by the artist(Original

Bic Buddy Custom Show @ Crewest Gallery (Mar 27) / Zakka (Apr 9)

The Bic Buddy Custom Show is a group custom show featuring artists interpretations on BIC Plastic's new 8 inch DIY Bic Buddy, and is scheduled to launch Saturday March 27th @ Crewet Gallery in LA, and will next move to Zakka in New York on Friday April 9th 2010. Click on either images above to peep artist-list and event details.Images via Brent Nolasco

spanky freund by cikcuk dunia fanatsi x My Tummy Toys

From German-artist / designer Manuel Heischel of cikcuk dunia fantasi comes a spanking new friend dubbed SPANKY FREUND! Standing 13.8 inches tall, this resin figure was produced by My Tummy Toys! One of the new denizens of the cikcuk world which also includes the 99 Resin Series and Waal plushies, no doubt :)spanky freund possesses a right hand (wipe) and a left hand (paddle), and features a two

1/6 Michael Jackson (Bad Version) By Hot Toys

Hot Toys channels the "Bad"-side of the late-great Michael Jackson with their upcoming 1/6th-scaled action figure release, based on MJ's 1987-album "BAD"! Besides the awesome-looking costume (which also includes an additional "Dirty Diana"-look), the figure also features HT's "Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) and colored Translucent Iris" ~ within a headsculpted by Lee So Young (head

Custom Destroyer by Eric Nocella Diaz (to benefit Operation Smile)

Eric Nocella Diaz of Argonaut Resin reveals his own custom take on O_Negative's resin-creation with his Golden Lilac DESTROYER! Featuring a metallic purple tint, Eric's custom is currently available via the AR online store @ http://argonautresins.bigcartel.com/, along with the other customs by a host of artists [tagged]. Eric blogged: "I normally don't have time to do customs but some of the

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Toy Promotion & Screening In Singapore (Mar 13)

Sheng Tai drops news of an upcoming Gundam Promotion happening at BHG Bugis Toy Department starting March 13th thru to April 1st, where you can buy Gundam model kits to redeem Free Movie Tickets to the screning of Gundam UC Episode 1 "The Day Of The Unicorn" [www] @ Shaw Bugis Complex!Available also are limited edition Gundam Unicorn Premiums, model Kits and new arrivals of Gundam Model Kits and

Designs for CE Toy Design Contest Have Been Chosen! (for CLEA2010)

Designs for 100 Finalists submitted for the CE Custom Design Contest (for CLEA 2010) has been chosen! Featured in this post are the 50-chosen designs from International Artists, as well as the 50 from designers from Thailand! CLICK THRU to view if YOUR designs made it (do feel free to give a shout-out, along with your web-URLs, in this post's comments section) and Congrats to one and all!For 50

Cat Fighter by PICO PICO

Luke Rook; owner of Lulubell Toy Bodega wrote:"I was lucky enough to be invited to the studio of PICO PICO. I find myself at a serious loss for words. You're just going to have to look for yourself. I will say that this dude is the real deal. A deep well of wicked and wild imagination. There is little he doesn't do, from full size kaiju suits, acrylic painting, puppets, soft vinyl, resin and

Doom Cat by STAS

PRESS: The 28-year-old artist austrian artist STAS releases his twisted version of a Maneki Neko sculpture in an edition of 10 handmade pieces.With an aesthetic rooted in do-it-yourself and punk and his main interest in transforming the meaning of existing characters and Objets Trouvés, STAS turns his attention to the Maneki Neko and transforms it into a symbol of fear.Doom Cat by STAS is made

Mind Blown: Mk2 Clear Vision Custom Mini Munny by Cris Rose

UK-artist / toy-customizer Cris Rose offers folks on his newsletter his first "FIRESALE", which featured an opportunity to snag a one-off custom Mini Munny on a first come, first serve basis! The 1-of-1 Edition "Mind Blown" - Mk2 Clear VisionResin + Vinyl Mini Munny is priced at US$170 per (+ shipping).Interested folks were to email him back at crisrose [at] gmail.com (I've not had the chance to

Fire Munn: Custom 8" Munny by Bnko

[5 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]PRESS: This rusted cute little 8 inch Munny by Bnko is called Fire Munn. No Glue involved, only friction fit and some precise Screws surgery operations. Flame torch and gas mask are hooked to his own propane backpack , yes that’s what he’s breathing." ~ says the customizer Bnko. More images can be found @ bencollette.com.

We Heart Wood: A Jibibuts custom show @ Munky King (April 8)

April 8th 2010 will see a Jibibuts group custom show opening at Munky King, Los Angeles ~ featuring a host of artists showcasing their works on Noferin's JIBIBUTS Wood Toys [tagged / Reviewed], with each artist contributing 2 completed works each (which may involved multiple Jibibuts used to complete the forms). Curated by Noferin and Zury Ponce, the show is dubbed; "We Heart Wood and customs

Bob Conge for deft @ C Emerson Fine Arts (Feb 26)

Bob Conge of Plaseebo says: "I am pleased to have been invited to be part of the "deft" group show at the C Emerson gallery [www] in St Petersburg Florida. The show opens this Friday February 26th, 7 to 10 PM and runs thru April 17th."CLICK THRU for a peep at what Bob will have on show, which includes two new figures and two large limited edition prints. Personally I heart Bob's custom-figures,

Full Reveal of Mata Micci Midori "One-Up" exclusive by Erick Scarecrow

Erick Scarecrow's new Mata-Micci Midori was first teased here, and revealed (via sketch) here (and apparently shown in Hyper Hobby's March issue), and now witness the full-frontal reveal of this 6" handpainted resin figure that is exclusive to One-Up Japan. Each figure is signed, numbered and packed in the Scarecrow box, and are limited to only 25 pcs worldwide! ("The release date and pricing

Nite Time Papa Sama Wood Hermit by Erick Scarecrow x ESC Toy (Feb 26-release)

ESC-TOY-PRESS: The Nite Time Papa Sama Wood Hermit figure by Erick Scarecrow was released at Wonderfest Japan. These 8" handpainted resin figures are signed/numbered by artist and packed in the Scarecrow box. The remainder will be available to grab this Friday 02/26/10 at 11am in the ESC Ebay shop. This colorway is limited to 25pcs. worldwide. (Price unrevealed at time of post).CLICK THRU for a

Sewing an Antlered Monster Plush by Love & A Sandwich (Time-lapse How-to Video)

Time-lapse How-to video of "Love & A Sandwich" aka Chelsea Bloxsom making her plush "Little Monster Engred" (full-image of finished-product here). Check out more of Chelsea's How-to videos on her Youtube-channel.

The Painting Process of Kat Brunnegraff (Time-lapse How-to Video)

VIDEO-DESCRIPTION: Painting a commission for my friend Emily and I decided to do a time lapse video to show how I do my paintings. Sadly the first bit of the dry brushing got erased cause I forgot to save. Other than that, it's my whole process. (11.25"x11.25" acrylic paints on Poplar Wood).[UPDATED: A higher-res version of this video can be viewed here]The artist in question is Kat Brunnegraff

Smorkin' Labbits by Kozik x Kidrobot: 10-inchers and Platinum Pimp Disco Godfather Special Edition

Labbits-galore in two sizes this coming March from Kidrobot x Frank Kozik, featuring a couple of 10-inchers and a (flocked?) 5-Pack simply dubbed: "Smorkin’ Labbit Platinum Pimp Disco Godfather Special Edition" ~ CLICK THRU for snaps and KR-Press-stats.Smorkin’ Labbit 10-Inch Dark Green and Neon Orange Polka Dot Editions:KIDROBOT-PRESS: Where there’s smork, there’s Labbit. Frank Kozik’s

Gloomy Bear Threat Edition 5-Inch from Kidrobot (Mar 18-release)

KIDROBOT-PRESS: Pity adopted Gloomy Bear as a cub, thinking he could domesticate the cute little guy. Unfortunately, that cuddly pink exterior had Pity fooled—this bear has grown up and gone berserk! Standing at an imposing 5-inches and retailing for US$29.95, this latest iteration of Mori Chack’s vicious icon arrives at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers on March 18.Source:

Kidrobot 18: KidMutant 8-Inch by Frank Kozik (Mar 18-release)

KIDROBOT-PRESS: Our icon is back to contaminate your vinyl collection! After Frank Kozik exposed him to nuclear radiation, Kidrobot emerges with green skin, three eyes, and tentacles for arms! Limited to only 1000 worldwide and retailing for US$50, this 8-inch aberration comes with a one-eyed, three-eared, six-legged mutant smorkin’ Labbit and arrives at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select

De La Soul 3-pack from Kidrobot (Mar 18-release)

[5 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]PRESS: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, hip-hop pioneers De La Soul teamed up with Kidrobot to create this limited edition set of 3-inch figures. Each figure comes with individual accessories and the set comes in futuristic space travel boxes, symbolizing De La’s mission to take

Pumpkin Warrior Print by Jon-Paul Kaiser (Feb 25-release)

We've seen Jon-Paul Kaiser go stark black+white noir on his various customs, and perhaps (like me) have yearned for a piece of JPK's style in our collections. Well yearn no longer, for JPK's about to unleash something special this coming Thursday!From 0800 GMT this February 25th, JPK will be releasing a limited edition Giclee print simply dubbed: "Pumpkin Warrior" (in anticipation of JPK's own

Hengisms On Blogging

"Hengisms" is simply of me, my thoughts and opinions,made visual for leisurely-consumption and/or discussion.My name is Andy Heng, pleased to meet you.[CLICK THRU for more stills, or CLICK to view slideshow in full-screen][Hengisms-On-Blogging also on my Facebook]

Samurai X Reflection (OAV)

Samurai X Reflection or known as Rurouni Kenshin Seisōhen tells the story about end of life of the legendary swordsman Kenshin Himura. Story started about Kaoru who was wating for the return of Kenshin Himura. She everyday going to the harbour to waiting Kenshin come home. When Kaoru was waiting for Kenshin, she reminisced about the first time she met with Kenshin until Kenshin left home to help the people outside Japan.
Maybe some fans of Samurai X will be disappointed because at the end of the story, Kenshin Himura rest forever because of his disease can not be cured. But I think this is the perfect story to end the story of Samurai X. Kenshin left his son named Kenji Himura.
This OVA series featuring many characters from the TV series, they are Kenshin Himura, Kaoru Kamiya, Yahiko Myojin, Sanosuke Sagara, Megumi Takani, Tsubame Sanjo, Seijuro Hiko.

Download :
Samurai X Reflection episode 1 : After So Many Years Have Lapsed - Part 1
Samurai X Reflection episode 2 : After So Many Years Have Lapsed - Part 2

Buy DVD Samurai X Reflection via Amazon.com:
Samurai X - Reflection - Director's Cut (Rurouni Kenshin)


Samurai X Reflection (OAV) Trailer



Link Source : animea.net

Accent Prototype 6 & Blikz: New Oakors by Tessetoys (Feb 26-release)

Sam Millen aka Tesselate of Tessetoys sends words and pics of two new figures based on his self-made Oakor resin-figures [tagged] ~ this time they came along with a diminutive (but nevertheless "powerful") partners!Dubbed ACCENT PROTOTYPE 6 and BLIKZ (with Terry Three and Terry Two, respectively) ~ both figures are scheduled for a release this coming Friday February 26th @ 4pm (BST) online via

Happiness for Haiti Qee by Toy2R x Artoyz x The Apex

TOY2R-PRESS: We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have” – Fredrick KoenigWe take for granted the things we have but being without everyday necessities, like water and shelter can be devastating, especially for children. Helping make a better tomorrow for the people of Haiti includes

Robonimal: Panda-Z custom by Rotobox x Robotars

CLICK THRU to have a closer-look at a custom-Robotars figure completed by Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica for Jomike Tejido's upcoming Robotars Exhibit this coming April at the newly reopened Fresh Manila [blogged / tagged]. Featuring a Panda Z custom with it's pilot Pantaron, Spencer Ong (one-half of Rotobox) adds: "We decided to customize the robotars figure in line with our Suparobo Project Series :)"

Tone Tank & Scumlife present: Non-Racist, Black Skinhead Panthro Bootleg Action Figure

The "Non Racist, Black Skinhead Panthro is a non-action figure created by TONE TANK. Priced at US$24 per, only 24 x Skinhead Panthros have been made out of resin and re-purposed vaccum plastic, which you can procure online here. (Skinhead Panthro comes bagged with header-card). Now CLICK THRU to find out more about the genesis of Skinhead Panthro from TONE TANK himself!TONE TANK-says: "Before

FAILE Dog by adFunture

Eddi Yip blogged on HighSnobiety: "While moving studios, I stumbled across a few of the FAILE DOGs we produced with New York artist crew FAILE back in 2006. They were used as street art, FAILE stuck these on walls instead of using paint or stencils. These were never offered to collectors, as it was never meant to be a product. We didn’t even make boxes for these, just raw vinyl sculptures..."Now

18" Knuckle Bear Customs for Knuckle Sandwich Available @ Iksentrik

Click here to score yourselves some awesome 18-inch tall Knuckle Bear-customs, completed by a host of UK-based artists for Knuckle Sandwich, for the launch of Iksentrik's new shopfront in Bath, UK [tagged], which I have montaged and made viewable HERE via slideshow.Also check out the flickr-group for "Iksentrik Bath", for snaps of launch day, including pics from the touring Lunartik In A Cuppa

Big Egypt Parlor Sphinx by Jim Woodring x Cardboard Spaceship

Jim Woodring's Big Egypt Palor Sphinx figure is currently available for orders via Cardboard Spaceship, with a SRP of US$39.99 for a resin figure measuring approx. 4 inches tall x 5 inches wide. (Shown below-right is an initial sculpt fr size reference / pic via Vinyl Pulse). Big Egypt Palor Sphinx is limit to 50 pieces.I dare say I am a huge fan of Woodring, in particularly his comics, and as

TOYSREVIl-Turns-5: Burn Nushku Burn Giveaway Contest

UPDATED 15.3.2010: The contest has officially ended! Congrats to Donna Spencer for being the lucky winner (via random draw) of Nushku! And thanks to everyone who participated ~ We appreciate your efforts, interest and support! [CLICK THRU for original contest-post]ORIGINAL-BLOGPOST: "Nushku was once a normal young monster who lived happily amongst his tribe in the north west of Booshka until he

Video Coverage of Tosa Novmichi @ Giant Robot 2 (Feb 20)

February 20th saw Tosa Novmichi (of "Maywa Denki") at Giant Robot 2 (Sawtelle Blvd) appearing for both a signing and toy demonstration of his new creation; the Otomatone [blogged] of which some were made available for sales that night. Do check with GR2 for availability.

Kaiju Musume @ Schatz Kiste, Akihabara, Japan (Feb 26)

LULUBELL-PRESS: In the heartland of anime, manga and games, Akihabara, Schatz Kiste is a maid cafe dedicated to spreading Akihabara's culture to Japan and the world. And now, indie soft vinyl Kaiju are invading! What will happen when these elements come together? The only thing guaranteed is that it's definitely something you don't want to miss!"Kaiju and Cute GirlsShock and MoeOld-School

Eco Tabby: Recyclable Plastic Bag Cats by David Shin

[22 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]From Buenos Aires-based graphic designer; David Shin comes a series of interesting cat-forms made of recyclable plastic bags! David mentions that he had initially discovered this idea from Hillary Lang (for "Pointy Kitty"), but since he did not know how to sew, he had then decided to use plastic bags instead of fabric! The result

T28 Teaser Animation Test from Imagi Studios

Peep above animation tests done for Imagi's T28, featuring shots of Black OX vs Tetsujin28 (which happened to be a bonus video on the dedicated T28-website / previous fully-rendered teaser blogged), courtesy of Felix Ip (former Creative Director at Imagi).Tis a real pity, seeing that Imagi has essentially closed down operations recently (both Hong Kong and LA offices), and I personally hope one

Sneak Peeks @ Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 Die-Cut Sketch Cards (Feb 24-release)

CLICK THRU to peep sneak previews of cards done for TOPPS' upcoming Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 trading cards [tagged] ~ featuring over 30 artists working on Die-Cut sketch cards, shaped to resemble headshots of Darth Maul and a Clone Trooper. Artists include Jared Deal, Adriean Koleric, Jason Atomic, Simeon Lipman, KaNO & Gothic Hangman (both shown above), TOUMA, Collin David, Mr. Den and more! (

泡(pao)'s 01235 Poster Print

泡(pao)'s Favourite Number is "5"!And now 01235 is available as a 5-color poster print! Measuring 42cm x 15cm, the poster features a 5 color screen print and costs £23 each (including packaging & postage / **Payment is to be via Paypal). Limited to a print-run of 40 pcs, each will come signed by the paomaster!To purchase, send an email to heyyy@paoismyname.net, and do visit www.paoismyname.net

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Birthday Wishes from Patricio Oliver

A gorgeous image from Patricio Oliver [thetenebrae.com] featuring an invoking (perhaps) of a crazy-fizzled-haired lady, whom no doubt would be the reaction of my future girlfriend/wife upon seeing my toys over-taking the household ... heh.PATRICIO-Adds: "Congratulation on your 5th anniversary! and thanks so much for the great support! 5 years of toys and evilness its worth celebrating!!! CHEERS!

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Bootleg BE@RBRICKS In Singapore

Spotted in Singapore (the past couple of months) were a series of figurines which looked pretty darn similar to Medicom Toy's platform BE@RBRICK toys! CLICK THRU for snaps and my personal observations. [7 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]BOOTLEG vs BE@RBRICK: Above-left is one of the bootleg figures, while above-right is a legit Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK. Besides the

There Is No Fate But What We Make: 1/6th scale Sarah Connor Collectible Figure by Hot Toys

After the previous posted teasers, Hot Toys rolls out the full-details and images of their upcoming SARAH CONNOR in 1/6th scale, from Terminator 2: Judgment Day! Featuring the likeness of Linda Hamilton, with sculpt by Yulli (updated "polished" new headsculpt shown above, in all it's realistic angsty-visage), as the mother of humanity's saviour in the future (no, that's an exaggeration, John

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Birthday Wishes from TOY2R

BLOG-BDAY-MESSAGE FROM TOY2R:"Just a quick shout out to wish you Happy Birthday and Congrats on a fantastic 5 Years! Here's looking forward to the next with great anticipation!Here's to Doing It Yourself!!From everyone at Toy2R and Toy2R USA!!"Thanks, Kevin!

Gorillaz: Plastic Beach Idents, Trailers & Teasers

[2D's Plastic Beach Ident / CLICK THRU for more Idents & Trailer/Teasers]Plastic Beach is Gorillaz's third studio album scheduled for a release on March 3rd 2010, in Japan, March 8th in UK and March 9th in the United States. [wiki]. The new single STYLO (featuring Bobby Womack & Mos Def) can be downloaded now via iTunes.Why are they cool? Because Gorillaz are fictional characters that make

Waiting For Sergey Safonov's Godot (Initial Sculpt Teaser)

Peep a teaser for initial sculpt of Sergey Safonov's next toy (after the Moon Wanders Moon Fox and Moon Cat), named; "Godot". As for the identity (or inspiration, depending on your perspective) of Godot, he may well be the one character both "Vladimir" and "Estragon" were waiting for, in the play "Waiting For Godot" by Samuel Beckett [wiki] ... Stay Tuned for further developments...

Maneki Tora: The Lucky Tiger by Daniel Goffin

"Early in the development phase of analogue to digital personality transfers scientists used different types of animals in their experiments. One particularly successful test involved tigers. Ever since little tigers in form of the test subject have been a cute giveaway symbolizing strength and good luck." Created by Germany-based artist Daniel Goffin, the resin sculpture MANEKI TORA stands 6.5cm

Steam-Punk: Custom Trexi by Daniel Yu

WHAT-IS: "Inspired by the steampunk and punk-rebel culture, this piece is entitled steam-punk. A representation of flamboyance and rebellion, the piece explores the underlying need for approval and acceptance that is shelled within attention-seekers."This steam-punk by local artist and customizer Daniel Yu is made from a 3 inch DIY Trexi, epoxy sculpt and acrylic paints, and was previously seen

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Birthday Wishes from MIMIC

An awesome TOYSREVIL-Blog-Birthday image by UK-based designer MIMIC! Awesome rendering of the TRE-Icon ~ thanks for your support, sir!

TOYSREVIL-Announcement: Exclusive Limited Edition Giclee Prints from ARKIV

UPDATED: The prints are currently available for preorder starting February 25thand ending on March 25th, 2010. Purchase them via http://toysrevil.bigcartel.com!On the day of TOYSREVIL's Blog-Birthday, I am proud to announce the coming of a series of Limited Edition Giclee Prints, from one of the hottest artist right now ~ to be made available exclusively via TOYSREVIL's online shop @ http://

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Birthday Wishes from VISEone of Patch Together

From Wolfgang "VISEone" Ohlig comes a TOYSREVIL Blog-Birthday-Sketch featuring one of his creations: LIL'ALIENZ!"Be careful ~ it might look tasty, but I bet he poured some strange alien ingredients into that juicy cake!" ~ warns Wolfgang! No matter what, it sure would taste better than the chocolate cake I had in the afternoon, half-way thru the bite when I realized it was mouldy! @.@" LOLCheers

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Blog-Birthday-Wishes From Erick Scarecrow Reveals Mata Micci Midori!

A swell Blog-Birthday-Wish from Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toy brings an unexpected surprise in the form of a sketch-reveal of the upcoming One-Up exclusive Mata Micci Midori [teased here], in all it's glorious insectoid-mutant-awesomeness! What a swell blog-b-day prezzie indeed! Thanks Erick!

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: pao's Favourite Number Guessing Contest

UPDATED: The giveaway contest is now officially closed! And the magic-number was "5"! Thanks to every who took the trouble to participate, and for the generosity of the paomaster! The winners will be contacted via email. Also note that the comments-section of this post will be henceforth "hidden" from the prying cyber-public eyes! Do stay tuned for further details about the upcoming

TOYSREVIl-Turns-5: I Want A Woodi! Playing Art Giveaway Contest

UPDATED: March 1st 2010 ~ the contest is now officially closed! Thanks to all who have taken part and for your support! Good luck!Fancy snagging yourself a WOODI Playing Art figure? Designed by ARO and produced by Le Lab Toys? Now's your chance! And All you need to do is answer this simple question: WHERE DID WOODI COME FROM? [Hint: You just might find something HERE ~ *cough*].Email your

TOYSREVIL-Blog Turns 5 On February 19th

Nothing witty to say, nothing inspirational nor ironic to add, and nothing frivolous to extol, except a humble and sincere thank you to all who have supported the TOYSREVIL-Blog thru these five years! Looking forward to have you folks journey on along with me, as I blog thru til the morrow, and beyond!Cheers,Andy HengTOYSREVILSingapore

Shriner by SHAG x Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi (Gallery Prototype Edition)

Shriner (Gallery Prototype Edition) is designed by Josh (SHAG) Agle, and produced by Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi ~ to be made available on February 19th at the opening of "Red Star, Black Eye: New Works by Josh Agle" at Rotofugi Gallery, Chicago. (Josh will be signing in the gallery from 7pm until 8pm). CLICK THRU for more snaps and further product-details, and CLICK for exhibition-info.The Shriner

Blamo Toys Custom Billys , Harold&Ted (by Motorbot, Ben Burke & Spencer Hanson)

Blamo Toys is proud to announce that several new one of a kind figures have been added to the "Customs" section of their web-store. The above shows a custom monster-Billy by Motorbot (completed for the "Welcome to Blamoville" group-custom show in 2009) available online here. While show below is the Ben Burke Billy by SF artist Ben Burke. "Covered from head to toe in melted metal drips and then

David Horvath Talks UglyDolls @ Toy Fair 2010 (Coverage by Tomopop)

VIDEO-DESCRIPTION: Leah Bayer caught up with David Horvath, the creator of UglyDolls, at NY Toy Fair to learn about the origins of these cute critters, what's new for 2010, why Ice Bat is so popular and other questions viewers want to know about UglyDolls! ~ Also check out our previous-post on UglyDolls-goodness HERE :)Source: Tomopop / via UglyDolls Facebook

Thought Processor Seattle: Paper Toys & Artwork Now Online

All the Colorways from the Thought Processor Seattle Series are now online available for FREE DOWNLOADS for a limited time. Also do check out suite100gallery.com for a listing of artwork done for the show available for purchase.Thought Processor: The Seattle Series launched Feb 12th @ Urban Light Studios and exhibits thru March 4th 2010. The show features both artwork and a designed Thought

FriendsWithYou Launches New Website

FriendsWithYou has updated and relaunched their website at www.friendswithyou.com ~ which was created to be interactive and user friendly, as well as provide a new online store which will release some original FWY toys that have been discontinued. Do check out the website, and CLICK THRU for full press-release of the launch.FRIENDSWITHYOU LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE FEBRUARY 10, 2010On February 10, 2010

Tosa Novmichi: Toy Demonstration & Signing @ Giant Robot Los Angeles / GR2 (Feb 20)

Giant Robot Los Angeles will see a special guest appearance and signing by Tosa Novmichi (half of legendary Maywa Denki) this coming Saturday, February 20th @ GR2. (CLICK THRU for full press-release + video-demos)Tosa Novmichi is a Japanese designer of a line of prolific mechanical toys, like the Knockman. He will also be on hand to demonstrate his new creation, the Otomatone (Several of which

Star Wars Stormtrooper Super Shogun by Super7

PRESS: Super7 announces full product details and a new website for the company’s first collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd.: the highly anticipated Star Wars Stormtrooper Super Shogun! [CLICK THRU for more images and the rest of the official press release]. Standing at a majestic 24 inches tall, the Stormtrooper Super Shogun is priced at US$300 per and can be found via Super7store.com (although

Mui-chan IxDoll CoolCam Playset by IxTEE

From IxTEE comes the doll-sized miniature polaroid-styled IxDoll CoolCam Playset ~ which is currently on pre-order (since Feb 14th) with a SRP of HK$230 (US$30) per set, featuring three camera-colors to choose from: Orange (Set A), Blue (Set B) and includes a CoolCam, a pair of special hands (for Mui-chan to hold), film (cartridge?) and 6 x CoolCam pictures. There is a Set C which features a Red

The Story of Gloomy The Naughty Grizzly (Animation)

*Warning: Fair Amount Of Violence In Video*An oldie but def goodie ~ an animated story of Mori Chack's "GLOOMY the naughty grizzly", featuring music by WARST (Track: "100GIGA SAVER") ~ so now you know a little bit more about the violent urges of Gloomy? heh.

Gloomy Bear Poster by Mori Chack for Poster Cause Project

This GLOOMY BEAR poster print by Mori Chack for The Poster Cause Project measures 9″ x 16.5″ and is limited to 100 prints, priced at US$20 per print (excluding shipping) = Order here.Note that 100% of profits to Doctors Without Borders in direct support of the Earthquake Relief Efforts.Also note that this particular print is made available to all newsletter subscribers a full week before anyone

Teaser for Mata Micci Midori One-Up Exclusive from Erick Scarecrow

You know them cuddly-cute Miccis from Erick Scarcrow? (...the "good" Miccis anyways :p) Aliens from a far-away planet stranded on Earth? Well, the Deadly Micci Series will soon see their newest member manifest itself as an exclusive for One-Up!Sporting a mutated insectoid-headgear with tarantulaic-peepers staring back at you, this new teaser image of Mata Micci Midori will sure to be keepin'

US Gallery Tour Venues for Custom Yoka Show

Further to the opening of the Custom Yoka Show [tagged / www] at Black Maria Gallery, Los Angeles this February 18th (thru to March 2nd), the list of subsequent gallery-venues for the "US Gallery Tour" have since been released, along with a new postcard-image (shown-right / click to enlarge).WHERE: Rivet, Columbus, OHWWW: rivetart.comWHEN: April 3 – April 25WHERE: Howl Gallery, Fort Meyers, FLWWW

1/6 Iron Man (Mark III) (Battle Damaged Version) by Hot Toys

Hot Toys may well have out-done themselves with the upcoming Iron Man (Mark III) (Battle Damaged Version) 1/6th scale collectible figure, IMHO. Scheduled for a post-Chinese New Year release (in Hong Kong), the figure features over 300 pieces and is art directed by JC Hong. CLICK THRU for oddles of tech-toy-imagery to make a fan-boy/girl swoon![New updated image of "Tony Stark's" headsculpt

Diamond and Star Wars Hasbro @ Toy Fair 2010 (Coverage by AFTimes)

The folks from Action Figure Times were down at Toy Fair 2010 in New York and have made video-slideshows of snaps from the Diamond and Hasbro-Star Wars Booths. CLICK THRU to view, including the uber-cool Star Wars AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport), info on the upcoming release of Star Wars 3 ¾ Vintage Action Figures ad peeks at figures from Iron Man 2! Also check out Toygodd's AFT-column for

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Sarah Connor in 1/6 by Hot Toys

HOT-TOYS-NEWSLETTER: Long awaiting a heroine figurine? Here she comes forcefully in her military gear! Another highly anticipated collectible from the Terminator 2: Judgment Day movie - Sarah Connor is coming soon!Pretty cool, the way Hot Toys are offering "classic" figures from pop-culture cinema, specifically T2: Judgment Day, with this second release announced shortly after the

The Resound Field Guide by Scribe x Cardboard Spaceship (First WIP Teaser)

Vinyl Pulse has the exclusive-reveal of Donald Ross aka Scribe's upcoming The Resound Field Guide mini-series, made with Cardboard Spaceship. Shown here is the WIP of a walrus-character; a 3D-manifest of Scribe's distinct visual street-style and character-creations = *Noice*

Captain Maxx Mini Kaiju by Mark Nagata on Preorder at StrangeCo

After the earlier posted-teasers, StrangeCo now offers up wholesale preorders for Max Toy Company's Captain Maxx Mini Kaijus, with the first run of the 5 figures in solid pink color. Sized between 3 inches to 5 inches tall, Captain Maxx Mini Kaijus are designed by Mark nagata and comes polybagged with header-cards. CLICK THRU for a closer-look and check out StrangeCo.com for availability. And go

Teaser Of New Resin Figure from Erick Scarecrow for Tomenosuke

Guess what new figure Erick Scarecrow will have in store for Japan-based toy-store Tomenosuke?The teaser image here shows a new character / body-form, with the signature relief detailing of resin toys from Erick and ESC Toy ~ What do you think?Source: Tomenosuke-blog

GID Garuru by Itokin Park x Super7

The above-left shows the sold out first colorway of Itokin Park x Super7's GARURU figure, from S7's Monster Family. And the above-right is the new GID Garuru edition to come! No further info but stay tuned to the Super7-Twitter.Source: Super7-Tweet

WWRp Large Martin Updates From ThreeA Toys (On Sale Feb 19)

A few more WWRp Large Martin images have been updated, along with Packs breakdown of all 3Packs and 3X3Packs, including 2 surprise sets! View info HERE and check out Bambalandstore.com come February 19th from 8:59AM (Hong Kong time) to score yourselves sum robot-toy-lurving from ThreeA Toys!

Final Submissions for CE Toy Design Contest (for CLEA 2010)

[51 x design-submission templates in slideshow above / CLICK to view full-screen]After the extended-submission dateline for the CE Custom Toy Design Contest (for CLEA 2010) on February 13th, the final tally saw 412 designs from 254 designers from 32 countries! Peep above slideshow or check out the Facebook-page to see if YOUR designs are represented.If they are not, do check back with the

Uglydolls @ New York Toy Fair 2010: Tin Toys, BE@RBRICKS & Other Goodies!

The New York Toy Fair happened over the weekend (coinciding with the Chinese New Year) and Uglydolls saw a swell-slew of brand new products on display, including BE@RBRICK Uglydoll OX vs Ice-Bat set, and Tin Toys with Schylling Tin Toy company - featuring Lunch Boxes, Clocks, Tin Trucks/Coin Banks, and Uglybots! CLICK THRU for slideshowed-peeps! [4 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for

Misfortune Cat Black by FERG x Playge Feb 22nd-Release

FERG's Misfortune Cat Black is set for a release on Monday, February 22nd @12:00 noon (Central Daylight Time) First teased back in 2009, this 9 inch tall rotocast vinyl kitty-with-a-deathwish is limited to 150 pcs and will be available via Playge's online store ~ with a SRP of US$85 per (includes worldwide shipping via FEDEX / please allow 4-5 weeks for shipping). Excellent colors btw, featuring

The Coming of Jizo-Anarcho by DHP Inc

"According to ancient Japanese legend, children who die prematurely are sent to the underworld as punishment for causing great sorrow to their parents. They are sent to Sai no Kawara, the river of souls in purgatory, where they pray for Buddha's compassion by building small stone towers, piling stone upon stone.....But underworld demons, answering to the command of the old hag Shozuka no Baba,

WWRp Large Martins by ThreeA Toys in 1/12th-scale (Feb 19-release)

UPDATED 17.02.2010: Click Thru for WWRp Large Martin Packs breakdown info!With the order-day for WWRp Large Martins a few days away on February 19th @ 9AM Hong Kong time, ThreeA Toys releases a bevy of LM-snaps (some sans final decals), including the double-barreled/gunned Martian Dam Buster and the Phobos Defense Bramble with a RPG ("in each different gift set"). CLICK for previously blogged

ThreeA Toys In 1/12th-Scale: Robots and Action Figures (Prototypes)

Amongst the line-up of prototype WWRp ("World War Robot Portable" aka 1/12th-scaled figures) Bramble, Bertie and Large Martin in the image above (posted on ThreeA Toys' blog) shows a 1/12th-scaled articulated action figure, looking very much like it's 1/6th-scaled counterpart, which admittedly made me do a triple-take when I first peeped it. Now that is some serious articulatory-action going on,

ThreeA Toys Does Tank Girl!

ThreeA Toys announces "a partnership with Team Tank Girl (Mr Alan Martin and Mr Rufus Dayglo) to make Tank Girl stuff!" [via 3A-blog] It'll be nigh-interesting what incarnation of Tank Girl will be produced, and how the figure would be interpreted by the company that has recently unleashed their nigh-stylised Tomorrow Queens and yet another collaborative-property showcasing characters from the

General Zoo Part 1: Origins Edition by Double Line x G999

[10 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]After the successful sold-out General Zoo: Injury Version, the next figure in the Fools Paradise series takes a flash-step-back in time, featuring the GENERAL ZOO Part 1: Origins edition! Limited to 270 pcs worldwide and priced at US$120 per (inclusive worldwide shipping), the figure's body and parts/accessories can be

Valentines Day Call All Cars Paper Toys from Horrorwood

Jack Hankins aka Horrorwood releases something special just for Valentine's Day ~ specifically two Calling All Cars toys! Jack-adds: "Admittedly neither of them are even vaguely romantic, but it's the thought that counts."Yes, indeed Jack! Read more about both paper-vehicles and download them for free via horrorwood.info.

Mutant Monster Minis: Architeuthis by We Kill You (Feb 14-drop)

Besides being Valentine's Day, February 14th also happens to mark 2 years of We Kill You-toys! And to mark this unique occasion, WKY will be releasing "Architeuthis" ~ the first figure in a small line of mini toys called Mutant Monster Minis!Two colorways will be made available: Glow with Black Face, and Blue Glow with Purple Face, and will be made available at 12noon PST via http://

Robots Is Love. TOYSREVIL Is Love: Happy Valentine's Day!

Attached or Single?Loved or Beloved?Robots Is Love!TOYSREVIL Is Love!If there be nobody to love, then love your toys,because your toys love you ... scary but true... sorta... heh.[Robot Is Love is on my deviantArt]

MG3 Japan Ninja Minigod by Marka27 Revealed

After the previously-posted sneak, Victor Marka aka Marka27 now shares with us the full reveal of his latest Minigod: MG3 Japan Ninja! To be produced by BIC Plastic, MG3 is looking stylishly-splendid in stark black+grey+red color accents. Currently neither price nor drop-date for this vinyl figure (which also houses a speaker within) is determined. CLICK THRU for a closer-look, box-art and some

Happy Chinese New Year To One And All!

Gong Xi Fa Chai / Gong Hei Fatt Choi / Huat Ah!

Custom Yoka Show @ Black Maria Gallery (Feb 18)

CLICK THRU to peep a slideshow-showcase of custom-YOKAs (a whopping 334-profile pics worth!) that will be on display @ Black Maria Gallery, Los Angeles this coming February 18th, for the premiere gallery exhibition of the CUSTOM YOKA SHOW, as presented by DKE Toys and adFunture [previously blogged].The Custom Yoka Show made it's debut at last year's DCon, and featuring over 200 custom-YOKAs [

J Dilla Cubeecraft Paper Toy by RBST

RBST sends word of his Cubeecraft papertoy he designed (in collaboration with SOMR) in homage to the late J Dilla (RIP) and just released on the 4th anniversary of his passing. You can download and make your own here. Check out that cool MPC-3000 that comes along with the template!

Freak Machine: Custom Knuckle Bear + Prints by Lunartik

After the previous posted sneak of Lunartik aka Matt JOnes's Kunckle Bear custom for Knuckle Sandwich (group custom show for Ik'sentrik's shop opening in Bath, February 13th), comes the full-reveal of FREAK MACHINE!"This Freaky machine has been haphazardly roaming the world with no due care & attention to what ever it destroys in its wake! We can only hope that the Shrooms below its gigantic feet

The Coming Of DIY Ganmetall Celsius

Good news for fans of Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica's Ganmetall CELSIUS [tagged] and toy-customizing enthusiasts; who might be aching to do their own take on the vinyl cyber-assassin, for the DIY Celsius might be upon us soon!Time and price are as yet revealed, but the DIY edition will be available soon via Sculpeyman Trading ~ with the boxed figure coming along with a pair of wings and a backpack, and

Cat Wars: Revenge Of The Hello

VIDEO-DESCRIPTION: Hello Kitty starring in Star Wars, a 1980s animated Star Wars spoof which appeared on Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater"Source: FistOfFun

Brian Morris' Dredge Revealed In Full Gory-Glory by Rotofugi

Following the previous released teaser image of Brian Morris' DREDGE, Rotofugi now reveals the dreaded Lake Monster in it's full gory-glory! Featuring a tricloptic sledge-creature from the depths, with tentacled head and body limbs, complete with eerily grin (to eat you? to be your friend?), shown here is a purple/silver colorway, with no doubt other color editions to come. Stay tuned for

Moon Cat Sails To Singapore (A Visual Review)

Moscow-based Sergey Safonov's MOON CAT [tagged] has sailed to Singapore! CLICK THRU to peep my humble de-boxing, as well as have a closer-peep at one of the characters from Sergey's "Moon Wanders" series, with prototyping and development by Crazy Label. Note that this is a prototype and not actual product, it will be more "visual journey" than "product review" ~ but hell, tis a real sweet figure,

tokidoki x Marvel Apparels Unleashes February 25th

tokidoki has teamed up with Marvel Comics to present a series of apparels featuring tokidoki-fied comicbook characters that will hit the streets this coming February 25th [via]. CLICK THRU to have a peep at what to expect to find in stores (Soho & Melrose in the US) and online retailers. Would it be too much to see them made as 3-dimensional figures? At the very least key-chain charms, if not

New Submission Dateline for CE Custom Design Contest for CLEA 2010 (Feb 13th)

Good news for all you aspiring toy-designers! Due to overwhelming requests, the dateline for the CE Custom Design Contest (for CLEA 2010) has been extended to February 13th 2010! CLICK to find out more about the contest requirements on TOYSREVIL and CLICK to download the CE figure design template and get to work now! (Do note that a designer can send in multiple design-entries, but emailed

1/6 Jung de Plume by ThreeA Toys Available Feb 12th

A fixed date and time for ThreeA Toys' last de Plume: Jung de Plume will be unleashed for orders on February 12th 2010 @ 9:00AM Hong Kong time via Bambalandstore.comPriced at US$150 per, Jung will be made available one per person. Do note that there is a possibility of a "timed sale" (a "1-minute" sale was previously mentioned = *gasp*) ... Quantities are currently hovering at only 50 pieces (as

Exercise Video for 3 Foot Tall Wood Robert Crumb Action Figure by Mike Leavitt

VIDEO-DESCRIPTION: An amazing demonstration of mobility and agility! an in-action depiction the hand-carved cedar wood 3 foot tall R.Crumb action figure by Mike Leavitt. (Also check out previously posted video here).

Preliminary Sculpt (2nd Version) for Sushibot by Pez Banana x Patch Together

Since our last posted initial sculpt for Pez Banana aka Jose Lorenzo Pacheco's SUSHIBOT resin figure [tagged] with Patch Together, a 2nd preliminary sculpt has surfaced, featuring revisions and more detailing on the body ~ Can't wait to see it in color!Sushibot stands 5.5 inches tall and can currently be pre-ordered via Patch Together for US$30. "Sushibot loves you! if you like Sushi and Robots,

Weta Releases First District 9 Products: Arc Generator & Gas Projector

Weta's range of District 9 products has launched! After the previous-posted announcement, the first two products have since been launched a coupla days back, featuring full size replica guns of the Arc Generator and the Gas Projector! CLICK THRU for product-descriptions and more pics."The collectibles are of course created by the same artists and craftspeople who created the original designs,

New Teaser for Gloomy Bear Toy by Kidrobot

Kidrobot-founder Paul Budnitz has posted on his blog a preview of an upcoming Gloomy Bear figure, with bloodied claws on paws. Swell timing as Mori Chack's Gloomy Bear will be celebrating it's 10th Year Anniversary soon! CLICK THRU to have a look at what Gloomy Bear products Kidrobot has released thus far.WHAT-IS: "Gloomy Bear (is) a 2m tall, violent, pink bear that eats humans. The design is an

Tempest: New Works by Martin Wittfooth @ Corpro Gallery (Feb 13)

CORPRO-PRESS: This Saturday, February 13, 8:00-11:30 PM CoproGallery presents two opening receptions. In gallery one, Martin Wittfooth's latest body of works, "Tempest" is a visceral response to the anxiety of our era: uneasy forecasts, both of an increasingly menacing climate as well as unpredictable social upheaval. There will be a very unique installation as well as new paintings, sculptures

The Burgeoning by Chris Ryniak @ Copro Gallery (Feb 13)

This coming Saturday February 13th will see the opening of Chris yniak's "The Burgeoning" solo artshow @ CoproGallery. Chris' custom-painted one-off Freyjas resin-sculpts has previously been featured (and drooled over) on TOYSREVIL. Do CLICK THRU for the press-description, and a preview selection of works and/or go direct to www.copronason.com for the full online-preview! "The Burgeoning"

Alice In Wonderland Cheshire Cat Paper Toy by Benz

Designer Benz shares with us a super-swell Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Paper Toy ~ which you can download for free via http://alice2010.blogspot.com. Benz-adds: "I created the toy because I'm excited about the coming movie, and because Cheshire Cat has always been my favorite creature from Alice in Wonderland."

CNY Tomorrow Queen In Singapore

Chinese New Year comes early to Singapore, courtesy of the ever-awesome folks @ ThreeA Toys! This CNY Tomorrow Queen is my first femme-figure from 3A, and she IS a beaut! [WHO] Thanks, guys! FATT CHOI, ah!

Doodled-Box for Moon Fox by Sergey Safonov

Spotted on Crazy Label's head-honcho Andy Woo's flickr were snaps of MOON FOX [tagged] with a charming hand-drawn packaging box and painted boat! Designed by Sergey Safonov, Moon Fox is the one of the characters in Sergey's "Moon Wanders" mini-series [tagged]. Here's hoping we'll get to see the production release soon :)

When Lynch Met Lucas

An animated short dubbed: WHEN LYNCH MET LUCAS by "sciezata77", utilizing an actual audio of David Lynch (director of the seminal Twin Peaks) "recounting the time he met George Lucas about possibly directing Return of The Jedi."(FYI: Illustrated by sciezata77 himself, this video was shot entirely with his iPhone 3G using the iMotion app).Source: Storm Lion-Tweet

Sam Spade: Custom Mini-Munny by Kevin Gosselin

Kevin Gosselin shares with us his latest commissioned-custom Mini Munny, featuring the a classic celluloid Bogart as Sam Spade. Created using a 4" Mini Munny, wire, polymer clay and acrylic paint ~ CLICK THRU for more snaps, and words from Kevin.Kevin-adds: "Following my two recent commissions, the vampire and the artist series suffocating piece, I was asked by the same private collector to

Skelanimals x Qee 2.5" Artist Series Collection by Toy2R

UPDATED: This series includes designs from Jon Paul Kaiser, Julie West, Jim Koch, Pocket Wookie, Mshrobot, PO!, Voltaire, Rotobox, Nick Z, Albert Art, Jason Freeny, Lunabee, Reactor 88, Frank Mysterio, Chauskoskis and William Walison. Not to mention variants and chase figures randomly mixed in!PRESS: The dead need love too and now you can express it with Dax, Kit, Marcy, Jack and Chungkee from

Toy2R x o.d.m. Qee Collection

PRESS: O.D.M. and Toy2R have joined forces to release a new collection of fashionable fun watches. Presenting the Qee Collection featuring colorful watchbands and pendant timepieces from O.D.M., one of the world's trendiest manufacturers of fashion forward watches. While each watch sports artwork inspired by Qee, there's also the new 2.5" O.D.M. Qee available!The collection is being launched

Emotions Cone Gnomes Plush by Cutesypoo Toys

Cutesypoo Toys presents their newest line of Emotions Cone Gnomes!Standing approx 7 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide, both Love Gnome and Angry Gnome are currently available for US$14.99 (in limited quantities), while Cheery Gnome and Sad Gnome will see a release in Fall 2010."Cone Gnome cares about the earth and is printed with Eco-friendly textile printing onto natural cotton canvas. Makes a

H-V-D KUSOGON by BEAK x Monster Worship (Feb 14-drop)

PRESS: Presenting H-V-D KUSOGON just in time for Saint Valentine's Day. This time around KUSOGON is bathed in pink & red hues and is finished off with glaring black eyes. This deluxe edition of Kusogon comes with a special set of four 2 color screen printed Valentine's Day cards and a delicious choc-omake; an edible solid 4" chocolate Kusogon. [CLICK THRU for more snaps]Designed and sculpted by

The Coming of Battle Series Prints from The Poster Cause Project (April 15)

The Poster Cause Project announces their upcoming Battle Series, scheduled for a April 15th launch, featuring 4 prints with 2 artists collaborating on each print.Artists participating in Battle Series include collbas between: Sket One & Jesse Hernandez, Eboy & Jon Burgerman, Angry WOebots & Pixel Pancho, Dalek & Scribe. All profits will go to Children's Cancer Research Fund. All profits will go

Jared Deal for Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 from TOPPS

Peep artwork by Jared Deal of Carnival Cartoons, done for TOPPS's Star Wars Galaxy 5 Trading Card series [tagged]. Featuring all-Ewok imagery hand-painted in acrylics on die-cut Darth Maul (above) and Clone Trooper (below) cards ~ Look for them as chase inserts in card-packs to come.

Migz & Ultra Buster Designs by Robert De Castro for Atomic Mushroom Toys' Go-Bolts

CLICK THRU for closer-peeps at Robert De Castro's proposed mecha-figures for this GO-BOLTS line from Atomic Mushroom Toys, after Panzer Ace, featuring [L-R]: MIGZ and ULTRA BUSTER, with the first-released Combat R Zero standing center-stage. Am really looking forward to these robot-toys![All images via Toybot Studios]

Panzer Ace (Production Sample) by Atomic Mushroom Toys (via Toybot Studios)

I am jealous of Kirkland Jue of Toyboy Studios. Jealous that he had a chance to lay his hands on, as well as snap sweet-snaps of a production-sample of Robert De Castro's PANZER ACE vinyl-robot [tagged] coming next from Atomic Mushroom Toys ~ scheduled for a April 2010-release. Check out more snaps on Kirkland's blog = *Awesome* .... (but I'm "jealous" still LOL)[FYI: Panzer Ace is a part of

Updated Info About WWRp Large Martin by ThreeA Toys

Some updated info (via 3A-forum) about ThreeA Toys' upcoming February 19th sale of their 1/12th-scaled Large Martin WWRps (via Bamblandstore.com from 8:59am Hong Kong time) since my last post:- They will be offered in 3 different 3Packs (mixed colorways).- All 3Packs will include: a Large Martin, Damn Large Martin and RPG Bramble.- Each 3Pack will cost US$130 per pack.- There will be a 3AA

Gundam Clear Parts Campaign @ Toys R Us, Singapore

Fresh from our friends at Sheng Tai Toys comes this promo for Gundam Master Grade Clear Parts promotion @ Toys'R'Us stores in Singapore, from now til March 2010.Do keep a lookout for a specific logo which offers this promotion (below):- Each Limited Edition Master Grade will include an additional Transparent runner.- There will be 22 different models to collect.- Free MG "How to make an MG" DVD

Valentine's Day Exclusive Hand-Painted Buff Monster (Feb 9-release)

The Buff Monster will be releasing a 100% hand painted 3" Buff Monster figure in an edition of 10 (+1 A/P) on Tuesday, February 9th @ 10am (PST) ~ priced at US$200 per (+ S/H). Available via thebuffmonster.comBuff Monster-blogged: "Each figure is carefully painted by me and then finished a super high gloss automotive clear coat. Comes in a cardboard box, silksceened by me, and a four-color

The Valentines Day Massacre Skulloctopus by Plaseebo (Feb 12-release)

PRESS: The Saint Valentines Day Massacre Celebration Skulloctopus by Plaseebo will be available this Friday February 12th from the Plaseebo web store @ http://plaseebo.net!This is an Utra Limited edition of just 10 pieces and priced at US$110 per. This SVDC Skulloctopus is a clear vinyl figure made in Japan, with a custom blood wash over glow in the dark paint, plastic eye inserts, an externally

Zarjaz! 2000 AD Tharg Prototype Revealed by ThreeA Toys

After ThreeA Toys's first announcement of producing the 2000 AD line of toys, online fans have been anticipating and speculating on what the figures might be, and now, the prototype of the first figure to be released is been revealed ~ all bow down to The Mighty THARG!Featuring a sculpted-design with Ashley-Wood-stylings with the infamous 3A-weathering, currently the only other info is that Tharg

Carnies Mini Series by Brandt Peters x Kidrobot

[12 x images in slideshow above / CLICK to view full-screen]PRESS: The skies darken, the wind howls, and you’re drawn to the eerie carnival inhabited by the Carnies, created by Brandt Peters.Reminiscent of retro animation, each of the 13 carnies in this nightmarish mini-series, including the two chases, stand at 3-inches and are colored in grayscale. Retailing for US$9.95 each, Carnies arrive

Log Stool by Amanda Visell x Kidrobot

PRESS: Looks like Amanda Visell got axe-happy. Her magnificent Log Stool stands 17-inches tall, 14-inches wide, and features a KR + AV engraving on the back from its pre-stool days. Made of fiberglass and retailing for US$300 and limited to only 100 available worldwide, Log Stool will be available at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers on March 4.So it wasn't a "Tree-Stump" but

Teaser For Playing Art Mini Series 1 by Le Lab Toys

PRESS: Le Lab Toys is pleased to present the 1st series of Playing Art Mini. This beautiful 8cm high baby is already a star: it's been the subject of a graduation in injection molding conception! He got adapted to his smaller size while keeping head on ball joint like his taller bro. The series consists of 10 designs + 1 chase, pre-order soon! Also keep a lookout for the below Playing Art +

My Heart: The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift by David Foox

David Foox releases My Heart: The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift ... featuring a piece of his heart! Foox presents hand painted heart on X-Ray film (of his own heart) in an edition of 8, priced at US$3,000 per! (Dimensions: 20" x 17" x 3" / Each piece comes framed in a backlit box). CLICK THRU for a press-extract and more pics.PRESS-EXTRACT: For that very special someone, artist David Foox has

Of Last Unicorns and Toyrannosaurus by Kat Brunnegraff

Artist Kat Brunnegraff shares with us her newest painting, called "The Journey Begins", completed for the Official "The Last Unicorn Art Show", scheduled to take place Friday April 16th, 2010 (7-11pm) @ the Tattoo Factory Gallery (4443 N. Broadway in Chicago, IL along with Pabst Blue Ribbon). Kat also mentions that the author Peter S. Beagle will be in attendance. "The Journey Begins" measures

Valentine's Day Mini Rokuron Exclusive by Cometdebris x Gargamel

PRESS: Cometdebris is teaming up with Gargamel to release an exclusive Mini Rokuron figure for Valentine's Day. This exclusive Cometdebris version Mini Rokuron is done in clear with purple, blue, and pink, and bright yellow eyes. Mini Rokuron will be released on February 13th at 8:00 PM PST (February 14th at 1:00 PM Japan Time) for US$40.Check out more pics of Rokuron here.

Skull King Paper Toy by Horrorwood for I Want Your Skull

New paper toy from Jack Hankins aka Horrorwood dubbed "SKULL KING"!Skull King is available as a free gift distributed with issue 8 of I Want Your Skull art magazine. 5 different colorways have been made that are distributed randomly with each issue (for which Jack's interview could be found within). Note that there are only 250 copies available and the magazine can be purchased directly from the

Scapegoat Billy by Jure Gavran

Jure Gavran drops word of the availability of his SCAPEGOAT BILLY, currently distributed by DKE Toys and will be purchasable in February at collectable shops and online stores. Shown here is the most-black Urban Criminal Billy. The yellow/brown-color Immigrant Billy was last seen in a music video, actually!Fid out more about Billy in my previous 2008 feature, but here are the essentials: Billy

Kidmutant (Kidrobot 18) by Frank Kozik x Kidrobot (Clay Sculpt)

Frank Kozik mutates Kidrobot's very own mascot vinyl-figure into a three-eyed and tentacle-limbed KIDMUTANT (Kidrobot 18), who comes along with a mini Mutant Labbit sidekick, sporting three ears, six legs, and of course the prerequisite ciggie. Vinyl Pulse has the exclusive [larger images via]. You know why I'm liking this sculpt? Because the squiggly-suckers reminds me of hentai monsters (but

The Toxic Candies Show @ Artoyz (Feb 11)

The Toxic Candies Show opening this coming Thursday February 11th @ Artoyz will feature new artworks from creator Stephane Levallois, as well as a host of invited artists to share their take on Stephane's Sweety and Liquorice candy-character-creations, currently being made into toys by Artoyz Originals [tagged]. Posted below are previews of some of Stephane's art. CLICK THRU for a peek at the

Meet The Androids With Andrew Bell x Google

After the previously featured announcement and introduction to "Hi-Voltage" and "Standard" ANDROID Mini Collectible Series 01 by Andrew Bell x Google’s Android™ platform!, the DYZPlastic-blog continues to roll-out other Android Toy character intros for this blind-box series, this time featuring [above L-R]: "Creature","Darknet", "Reactor" and "CopperBot" (right next to the Green "Standard")!

Clash Of The Titans Cinema Standee In Singapore

Spotted at the Cathay cinema (corridors leading out from the theatre-hall tho) at eHub, Pasir Ris, was this Clash Of The Titans [tagged standee (which no doubt has seen it's heyday exposure in the main lobby.Don't know which character this is, but would make one hella kitbashed-1/6 figure tho!(Although it does look like someone that had stepped offa Zack Snyder's "300", innit?)

1/6 Jung de Plume from ThreeA Toys (drop-date unknown!)

UPDATED: According to Gimbat, Jung de Plume may well be released this week, before CNY! Stay really sharp folks!Say *HI* to Jung de Plume.Good old Jung is the next 1/6th-scaled de Plume action figure to come out from ThreeA Toys, and he's going to be made available at an unknown random time, in limited numbers, for the general public, via Bambalandstore.com.Neither a 3AA-specific item, nor a

Clear Vision Mk1: Ice Blue Edition by Cris Rose (Preorder Now Open)

If you've not yet signed on to Cris Rose's newsletter, then tis high-time you should, especially if you're a fan of his work! Further to the previous teased image of the Clear Vision Mk2-prototype, Cris is currently offering the First Wave of Clear Vision Mk1 as a timed release (rather than a limited edition, and at a lower price) - just for the folks on his Newsletter! For the next 7 days,

Custom Droplets for Droplets 2 Launch Party (Images by Doc18)

Further to the previously posted event and custom-pics for the Feb 6th-launch of Jam Factory x Crazy Label's DROPLETS Series 2 [tagged], we now have uber-cool video-coverage (posted above) and close-up snaps of more custom-Droplets from a variety of artists, courtesy of the ever-excellent Doc18 [reformatted via his flickr]. Also do check out the dedicated Flickr-group for more snaps!

Event & Custom Images for Droplets 2 Launch Party @ Fifty Fifty Gallery, Bristol (Feb 6)

[8 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen viewing]Peep above selection of custom-Droplets on display (Photos courtesy of Rick Nunn via Andy Woo of Crazy Label / more pics here!) ~ at the recent Droplets Series 2 Launch Party at Fifty Fifty Gallery, Bristol, UK ~ where the event saw all Droplets prepared for the launch sold out in 58 minutes!CLICK THRU for more event-pics, which

Alice In Wonderland Superbowl TV Spot

Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland [tagged] Superbowl TV Spot.

Alice In Wonderland Cinema Standee In Singapore

Seen at Cathay cinema lobby @ eHub, Pasir Ris ~ be a standee / display for Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland [tagged], with the characters having a good'ol tea-time in Underland; "Last Supper"-style!

Samurai X Trust & Betrayal (OAV)

Samurai X Trust & Betrayal or known as Rurouni Kenshin Tsuioku Hen tells the story when Kenshin Himura as a Hitokiri. Story started when Kenshin was a child saved by Hiko Seijuro from group of bandit who kill his family. After Kenshin Himura studied swordsmanship for several years from Hiko Seijuro, he left his teacher and join IshinShishi group to succeed Meiji Restoration . When he famous as a Hitokiri Battosai, Kenshin met with Yukishiro Tomoe, who later became his first wife.
This series reveals the mystery of who is giving cuts to the face of Kenshin Himura, and why Kenshin who had been a butcher to be no longer want to kill anyone after the revolution has ended. Only a few characters from the TV series appear in this OVA, they are Kenshin Himura, Hiko Seijuro, Hajime Saito, and Shishio Makoto.

Buy Samurai X Trust & Betrayal DVD via amazon.com:
Samurai X - Trust & Betrayal (Director's Cut)


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Samurai X Trust and Betrayal episode 1 : The Man of the Slashing Sword
Samurai X Trust and Betrayal episode 2 : The Loss Cat
Samurai X Trust and Betrayal episode 3 : The Previous Night at the Mountain Home
Samurai X Trust and Betrayal episode 4 : The Cross-Shaped Wound

Samurai X Trust & Betrayal Trailer



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Pictoplasma Berlin Festival (April 9-10, 2010)

PRESS: The Pictoplasma Berlin Festival brings together an international scene of artists, directors, designers and agencies, offering a unique forum for all those working with - or simply loving - the visualisation and application of contemporary character design. Whether illustration, animation, graphic design, urban vinyl, street or fine art - the emphasis is not on the limits of style or

Thought Processor Seattle @ Urban Light Studios (Feb 12)

CLICK THRU for a swell-selection of sneak-peek previews of custom papertoy-artwork on the THO PRO paperform (designed by PHONTICONTROL and sculpted by Sjors Trimbach) destined for the next tour destination of the international touring Thought Processor show [tagged], with the 4th stop at the Emerald City, Seattle! Scheduled to open on Friday February 12th @ Urban Light Studios (8537 Greenwood Ave

Lunabee Customs: Professor Chocolat and Truffles / Knuckle Sandwich Sneaks

Giving you a weekend-treat with a double-dose of hand-painted custom-goodness from Lunabee aka Sarah Miskelly! CLICK THRU to have a closer-peek at the nigh-delish Professor Chocolat and Truffles (above-left) and a custom 18-incher tall Knuckle Bear, for KNUCKLE SANDWICH custom show for the grand opening of Ik'sentrik's new shop located in Bath, come February 13th [tagged]. [7 x images in

Alice In Wonderland: Featurette & Know Your Underland Characters

New 1-minute Featurette for Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland (peep high-res via Yahoo!Movies). Also CLICK THRU to get to know the characters for the movie, including humanoid and critters [All images & text via Yahoo!Movies]ALICE (Mia Wasikowska) is a 19-year-old woman contemplating her future. An independent soul, she feels trapped in the narrow-minded views of women in aristocratic Victorian

8-bit Droplet Game Online from Photon Storm

Go online here to play a retro 8-bit Droplet game created by Photon Storm aka Richard Davey of Bristol , UK. Perfectly in tandem with the Droplets 2 Launch Party happening at Fifty Fifty Gallery on February 6th ~ featuring the latest series of Droplets created and designed by Jam Factory (aka Gavin Strange) and produced by Crazy Label [tagged].Unfortunately I can't play the game as I'm using

Year Of The Tiger Poster Print by MIMIC for The Poster Cause Project (Feb 10-release)

Scheduled for a February 10th release is the "YEAR OF THE TIGER" Poster designed by MIMIC for The Poster Cause Project!Featuring full color Full Color 6" x 11" print on coated stock, two options are available for order: A single poster print for US$20, as well as a Poster + Dunny set, which includes a SUPER RARE Red Chase Dunny originally released with the KidRobot Ye Olde Series!Limited to 15

Buy One Get One Free Haiti Earthquake Relief Posters by The Poster Cause Project

The Poster Cause Project has as an exclusive offer to their newsletter subscribers (which I am sharing with you, and letting you folks know why you should be on their mailing list :p), whereby ALL Haiti Earthquake Relief Posters are Buy One, Get One FREE from now until Sunday, February 7th at 11:59 P.M. EST. Simply add the prints you want to your cart then enter coupon code "BOGO0210" when

3 Foot Robert Crumb Wood-Carved Figure by Mike Leavitt

Peep above stop-motion video, with some stills, of the hand-carved cedar wood 3 foot tall Robert Crumb action figure by Seattle-based artist Mike Leavitt, which will be on display at the Fantagraphics Book Store and Gallery, on February 13th. [Where / Info via Hi-Fructose]

My Secret Garden by Recycle Experience @ Lou Belle Shop, Bandung Indonesia (Feb 27)

"My Secret Garden" sees Bandung-based Recycle Experience holding their solo exhibition at Lou Belle Shop, Indonesia ~ launching February 27th 2010 (and exhibits thru March 7th). Check out their Facebook events-page for further event details and updates.Working primarily with found objects, Recycle Experience has also established a custom plush jewelry label named "Mannequin Plastic" ~ "which give

Marcel & Jessica Valentine's Day Promotion from Le Lab Toys

"Since February is the month of love and as roses and chocolates are too "cliché", what is more original than offering to the person you love the most a couple of cute little lovers monkeys?"To celebrate the coming Valentine's Day, LeLab Toys is currently having a promotion for their mascot-made-vinyls Marcel & Jessica. From now until February 21st, individually Marcel or Jessica are priced at 38

MikuStars PUP by Double Line x G999

Priced at US$40 per figure (inclusive worldwide shipping), =27:fool's MikuStars PUP [previously posted] is now available to order, in colors: Grey Helmet, Pink Helmet & White Helmet versions. Standing 6 inches tall, PUP features 6 points of articulation, and is designed by Double Line, produced and manufactured by G999.Email order [at] g-999.com to order yours today!

Customizing Urban Vinyl Workshop by Daniel Yu for [Artificial Artefacts]

Tis not a common happenstance that a toy-customizer would hold a workshop about customizing toys (be it a newbie or an old-pro), much less hold it in this little island of Singapore, IMHO. Disregard the simple fact that the toy-communities here are splintered into so many different genres and toy-categories, with a small pocket of dedicated art toy-specific collectors. With that in mind, the "

Brandt Peters x FERG Squadt (WIP Teaser)

WIP First pass of Brand Peters x FERG for Project Squadt = 'nuff said!...I gots nothing else for you folks, besides that it'll include different suits, hats, and guns ... and that perhaps the "Playge" tag might mean a Playge-release/exclusive? (speculation on my part) ... do pardon me as I'm still picking up my brittle-jaw from the ground ...

TOYSREVIL-Turns-5: Win A Terror & Magus Death Metal Edition Contest

UPDATED: A winner has been picked! Congratulations, Jack! FYI: the comments section of this contest-post will henceforth be "hidden" from the prying eys of the cyber-public. Thanks for everyone's participation and for the kind support of the TOYSREVIL-blog!The TOYSREVIL-Blog turns 5 this coming February 19th! And in celebration of this humble blog-birthday, there will be a slew of contests and

Previews For New Moon : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac 2010 @ myplasticheartnyc (Feb 5)

New Moon : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac 2010 is a group art show featuring 26 artists with their own different interpretations the Chinese Zodiac [blogged] and as the show prepares to open February 5th Friday (6pm-9pm) @ myplasticheartnyc ~ do feel free to CLICK THRU for preview-peeks at artwork for the show from Lou Pimentel, Andrew Bell, Ken Keirns, Carlos Ramos and Tristan Eaton. (New

Adventure Billy by Blamo Toys

PRESS: The month of February is "Billy month" in the land of Blamoville! Thats right, Blamo's most popular character "Billy the Rabbit" is getting a full month of limited edition releases all to himself!To start the month off strong, Blamo Toys is releasing "Adventure Billy" the second figure in their line of artist edition Billy figures.Each "Adventure Billy" comes covered in tea stained maps,

Droplet Customs-Sneak by Triclops Studio (For Droplets 2 Launch Party)

A li'l custom-progression since our last feature of Triclops Studio's custom-Droplets ~ done for the coming Droplets Series 2 Launch Party at Fifty Fifty Gallery, Bristol (space sneaked below) on Saturday Feb 6th [blogged]. Full reveals of 3ario and Triclops Terrors will happen after the show, so stay tuned to TOYSREVIL soonish.

Erick Scarecrow's Bloody Waffle Micci Revealed! (Feb 10-release)

PRESS: ...Bleeding out of Erick Scarecrow's 5 Deadly Micci series is the new Bloody Micci just in time for that special holiday. The release date is 02/10/10 at 11am PST.This colorway is exclusive to Esc-Toy Ltd. Each 6" hand painted resin figure is signed/numbered by the artist and comes sealed in the Scarecrow's box. The edition size is limited to 25pcs. worldwide and will be sold on a first

Year Of The Tiger Silkscreen by Steve Lawler

Silkscreened on rice paper and measuring 70cm x 50cm, is this vision of montaged monotoned magnificence from Steve Lawler. And The "Year of the Tiger" Silkscreen can be yours for SGD$88 per.Go bug Steve at steve [at] stevelawler.com for your silkscreened-desires!

All Of The Dead (Stop-Motion Zombie Legos Movie)

LEGOs + Zombies = "All Of The Dead" stop-mo animated coolness made by Spite Your Face Productions. [via Scott Green-Tweet]

Custom Sneaks from Cris Rose + Matt Jones for Knuckle Sandwich @ Iksentrik (Feb 13)

If the above images do not make visual sense to you, well, what you need to do instead is to simply CLICK THRU to peep enlarged teaser-images if customed-Knuckle Bears by Cris Rose and Matt JOnes, done for the KNUCKLE SANDWICH group custom show [tagged] celebrating the grand opening of Ik'sentrik's new shop in Bath, United Kingdom [blogged].[Custom Knuckle-Bear Teaser from Cris Rose][Custom "

Magic Mark 1 by Dan Lish x Unbox Industries

Some of you readers might recognize this "tatty droid" wearing a Santa's hat during X'mas [HERE] ... and now MAGIC MARK 1 has gotten himself made into an actual 3-dimensional toy, courtesy of Unbox Industries! CLICK THRU for a mondo-closer-look!Scheduled for an April 2010 release, Magic Mark 1 stands 23cm / 9 inches tall, and will retail for US$100 per. Designed by Dan Lish (Manufactured Unbox

Preview for Über Cute: Group Show @ Rivet Gallery (Feb 6-28)

"Über Cute" opens this Saturday, February 6th, at Rivet Gallery. This show will feature customized toys, wooden sculptures, plush artwork as well as additional 3-D work from Okkle (UK), Daniel Elson (US), Heidi Kenney (My Paper Crane / US), and Bukubuku (Germany). And as the show-title suggests, expect loads of adorableness and Über-cuteness on display!An opening reception will be held from 7-

Glass Hat: Grass Hut Has Its Way With G1988, LA (Feb 4)

PRESS: "Glass Hat" ~ an exhibit that will feature artists from the collective "Grass Hut," will open on Thursday, February 4th, with an opening reception from 7 - 10 PM. It will feature artwork from Grass Hut artists, Bwana Spoons, Martin Ontiveros, Le Merde, Apak, Justin "Scrappers" Morrison and Arbito, but also feature GH affiliates Shanggs, Shawn Wolfe, Gargamel, David Horvath, Kiyoshi

Vinyl Addiction - Episode 3 (Preview Video)

Vinyl Addiction - Episode 3 features coverage of VTN (Vinyl Toy Network) and interviews with kaNO, Dave Flores, Aaron "Angry Woebots “ Martin, and MAD, by Jesse Hernandez.Vinyl Addiction can currently be seen on:- Comcast Channel 368 in the California Bay Area,- Cox Ch. 479 (Orange County) and Cox Ch. 464 (Northern Virginia). - It’s also on DirecTV – (International box)Channel 2067

Alice In Wonderland: The Cat, The Rabbit, The Dog, The Catepillar, The Bandersnatch and The TV Spot

Peep the latest two promo posters from Tim Burton's upcoming Alice In Wonderland movie [tagged] featuring the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit (posted above) and CLICK THRU for further peeks at Bayard the dog, the Bandersnatch and the Caterpillar ... and I haveta say, tis these critters that are making AIW an "interesting" movie for me, rather than the human actors, frankly speaking ... Peep the

Taipei 100% FREE Exhibition @ Monster Gear Taipei (April 2-15)

The FEEL 100% show first debuted at Stitch, Tokyo in April 2009 [featured here and here], and nearly a full year later in 2010, the TAIPEI 100% FREE EXHIBITION will be launched at Taipei's Monster Gear on April 2nd (and exhibits thru April 15th). International artists participating in this show include: Alice Chan / Ayumi Urayama / A-Lei / Chota Akatuki / David Horvath / ECONECO / Hariken / Joe

Lunartik's Custom Tea Tour @ Iksentrik, Bath UK (Feb 13)

The traveling "Custom Tea Tour" exhibition [tagged] celebrating the release of Matt JOnes’ new vinyl "Lunartik In A Cup Of Tea" toy next travels to Bath, UK @ Iksentrik's new shopfront on February 13th (exhibiting thru Feb 21st). On-show will be over 30 custom cups, as well as Matt JOnes, who will be on hand from 3pm to sign and chat and scribble in your sketch books.WHAT: Custom Tea TourWHEN:

Knuckle Sandwich: Custom Show For the Grand Opening of Iksentrik @ Bath, UK (Feb 13)

For the Grand Opening of Iksentrik's new shopfront location in Bath, owner Ryan Coyle is going to be offering up nifty-portions of "Kunckle Sandwich"! And no, not in anyway physically-violent, but a swell spread of custom 18" Knuckle Bears (originally designed by TOUMA) be an equally delish selection of UK-based artists, including: ChuckBoy / Cris Rose / JP Kaiser / Iksentrik / Indescribble /

Dunny Fatale Indonesian Launch @ Plastic Culture, Jakarta (Feb 6)

Plastic Culture in Jakarta (by The Other Culture) will be launching Kidrobot's DUNNY FATALE Series [tagged] this Saturday February 6th @ fX Lifestyle X’nter (floor 6). On-hand will be nine limited edition (yellow-colorway) KLOR Dunnys (which will go to the first nine full case Dunny Fatale buyers).Besides the production-launch proper, there will also be a "Munny Custom Contest Artist Series

SLIMBoy The New Squarehead resin by Marcio Leitão

Marcio Leitão, creator of Squarehead, introduces to us a new member for the Squarehead family; SLIMBoy! The resin figure stands 8.6 inches tall and come with accessories galore, including cap, sneakers and shorts. Priced at $60 per, the DIY-figure is currently available online via squarehead.bigcartel.com.CLICK THRU for slideshow-peep at how you can custom your SLIMBoy. [11 x images in

Something Awesome This Way Comes ...

Mictlan by Jesse Hernandez x Kuso Vinyl (Initial Sculpt)

Jesse Hernandez shares with us peeks at his new toy with Kuso Vinyl, dubbed "MICTLAN"! Duder looks to quite an angry "elder god", complete with angular Skull-Staff (a "key" perhaps to open some secret lair?) ... As we await further information, CLICK THRU to peep more snaps of the figure in it's current stage of the sculpt.

Custom Labbit by 64Colors

Peep this custom painted 5" Labbit Commission (Acrylic on Vinyl) by 64Colors. Even their doggy "Edward" approves! Tis the painted reflection in the river-stream that got to me = *Awesomeness*

MORK by MAD (Teaser)

A sneak-peek at a "new project" MAD is currently working on, dubbed "MORK"!Mork be looking good so far, IMHO :)Source: MAD-Tweet

BE MINE Uamou x Lulubell Valentine's Day Exclusive

PRESS: R U UAMOU's #1 FAN?Sweeter than candy conversation hearts, Lulubell partners up with the queen of cuteness, Ayako Takagi, this Valentine's Day to bring you the exclusive Valentine's Day Uamou! Clear vinyl filled with a red acrylic heart make this exclusive Uamou EZ 2 LOVE. Your lovers at Lulu are shooting this little token of endearment your way for US$25 on Valentine's Day at 9am Pacific

ANDROID Mini Collectible Series 01 by Andrew Bell x Google

"www-powerhouse meets art toy vinyls" with the announcement of Android mini collectibles series 01 from artist Andrew Bell and Google’s Android™ platform! *Cyber-tastic*PRESS: Andrew, an avid Android user himself, teamed up with some friends at Google to bring their little green mascot to life. Series 1 features 12 different designs in blind-boxed cases of 16. Pick up a few and try your luck, or

[Artifical Artefacts] Customizing Urban Vinyl Workshop with Daniel Yu (Feb 5)

PRESS: What better way to express your creativity than on your very own piece of blank canvas? This time round, let vinyl be your canvas. With guidance from Daniel Yu, transform your DIY (do-it-yourself) Trexi into a work of art, uniquely yours.Daniel will be teaching the basics of painting and brush strokes on Play Imaginative’s Trexi platform, and also showcase clay sculpting techniques. The

New Colorways for P77 v2.0 by PHU! x My Tummy Toys On Pre-Order Now

The latest colorway of P77 v2.0 in Yellow and Purple [last featured / tagged] designed by PHU! and engineered by My Tummy Toys; is now available for online pre-orders here! Priced at US$150, this 8 inch tall resin robot features 6 points of articulation [Red & Silver colorways featured on TOYSREVIL]. Release date is undetermined as yet tho.

Submissions for CE Design Contest for CLEA 2010 (Dateline Feb 8)

The CE Design Contest for Character Licensing Expo Asia 2010 (CLEA2010) is coming to a close soon, with the final deadline looming February 8th 2010. As you ponder your design concepts (I might be having a go too, once I squeeze the chance it!), CLICK THRU to have a peep at some submissions from Thailand-based artists!Check out contest requirements and details in my previous post HERE (includes

Luke Chueh Mecha Sad Bear Custom by Jon-Paul Kaiser

CLICK THRU to have a closer-look at Jon-Paul Kaiser's latest-custom work, this time on a Mecha Sad Bear form (originally designed by Luke Chueh). Excellent work, Jon-Paul! ~ I'm such a sucker for cyborg/robots LOL, and of course JPK's particular heightened noir-style = *Robo-Sweetness*Jon-Paul-adds: "I've been working overtime just lately, and was particularly obsessed with this one. I finished

Yeti Ninja: New Shawnimals Plush Ninja Of The Month for 2010

Presenting The Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals: Yeti Ninja!SHAWNIMALS-PRESS: We are super excited for the release of the second of 12 all-new Ninjas made for Ninja of the Month! The Yeti Ninja is a force to be reckoned with, and yet is terribly lonely. He wouldn’t admit that, of course. He needs to keep his monster cred in mind after all.YETI NINJA will be made available this coming Wednesday

Sculpts for Captain Maxx Mini Kaijus from Max Toy Co

Since our last feature on Max Toy Co's new Captain Maxx Mini Kaiju series [tagged], creator Mark Nagata has updated his flickr with new prototype sculpts of each of the 5 characters! CLICK THRU for snaps and words from Mark (shamelessly pilfered from his own flickr-commentary).FYI: Scheduled for a release in late-February/early March 2010 (with StrangeCO), each figure stands between 3 to 5 inches

Uglydoll Action Figure Series 2 (Coming in March)

Swell surprises await folks who are on Uglydolls' Facebook for David Horvath has posted a slew of images for UGLYDOLL Action Figure Series 2 ~ scheduled to be in stores this coming March 2010! A box of 12 will include the whole set, with no repeats, no chase or variants. And say hello to the Uglydog! Check out the slideshow-images below for a peek at the all-window boxed adorably-Ugly-figures ~

Vinyl On Vinyl Opening Night (Feb 8)

Vinyl On Vinyl Urban Art and Music gallery will have it's grand opening night on February 8th, 2010 @ 8pm. "Special Guests" Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica and Mark Landwehr of coarse will be present at the event! So get ready to feast your eyes on toy-goodness, and get ready your toys for autographs! VINYL ON VINYL @ 7274 Collective, Malugay St. Makati, Philippines (click on map to embiggen).FYI: The

Custom & Event Images for Ganmetall Celsius Custom Show @ Chef's Bistro, Philippines (Jan 30)

January 30th saw an exhibition of CELSIUS customs galore at Chef's Bistro in the Philippines, both from participating artists (shown above) and from Celsius-creators Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica (oft featured on TOYSREVIL). CLICK THRU to have a closer-look at awesome customs for the Ganmetall Celsius Custom Show [tagged] and event images for the day!Spencer Ong (one-half of Rotobox) adds: "The show

Romanian-Resin Toys SANDO by eldercut

SANDO is a urban toy project from Romania, brought on by the boys from eldercut (who are two urban toy culture-lovers, Titi Ciocan and Nicu Duta). Standing 21cm / 8 & 1/4-inches tall, SANDO is made from resin and are cast and customize+handmade. SANDO is an actualized product and can currently be found in stores in Romania. (I'm currently awaiting confirmation from eldercut if they accept

New Waffles Micci Flavour Tease From Erick Scarecrow x ESC Toy

New Teaser image from Erick Scarecrow and ESC Toy featuring what seems to be a "mint" or "green tea"-flavored Waffles Micci resin-dessert to be served on February 12th? (IF ever this was a TOYSREVIL-exclusive, it'll either be a kaya or pandan-flavored :p) ... Stay tuned for further yummy-developments!

One-of-One Edition Custom Destroyers To Benefit Operation Smile

The Custom DestroyeR series [tagged] currently available online at Argonaut Resins's online shop are now on sale, at reduced prices! Each custom now runs US$110 (inclusive of US$10 for shipping in the US / All overseas orders will be contacted directly for proper shipping costs). Do remember a portion of the proceeds will go to Operation Smile (www.operationsmile.org). Do also note that Operation

Bone Ghost Agent Wave 2 Sneak Peek by Argonaut Resins

The Bone Ghost Agent [tagged] will be getting much deadlier and "sneakier" with the Wave 2-release, courtesy of creator Sam Fout and producer Argonaut Resins, when he attaches his pistol silencer for a quieter-kill! Click on image above to embiggen and stay tuned for more developments on TOYSREVIL ~ *blows away gunsmoke from tip of silencer-barrel*FYI: Wave 1 was sold-out, so do keep a keen eye

First Teaser for IWG Star Trek 2010 by Rocket World

Peep the first teaser of Rocket World's upcoming new IWG Star Trek 2010 figures! Scheduled for a San Diego Comic Con launch, stay tuned for further details! This series continues down IWG's most recent celluloid-inspired release with their Movie Icons Series, and is a swell fit with their Astro Kreig-series, IMHO.

Skipper Sculpt by Hello, Brute

Jon Knox aka Hello, Brute reveals a brand new sculpt of a character named "Skipper", who is a part of a series of Brute mini figures standing around 3 inches tall, that'll be coming out of Jon's studios soon.Source: Hello, Brute

Cthulhu Juice Crew: Wigglez by Dynomight NYC

First seen as a production-piece, now ready to take on the world! DynomightNYC's WIGGLEZ is the latest Cthulhu Juice Crew resin figure to be released (after DuckSauce) and in Glow-In-The-Dark colorway, no less! Limited to only 25 pieces worldwide, he can be yours for only US$35 per ~ orderable online here! PRESS: Each Cthulhu Juice Crew figure is handcrafted, hand assembled and handpainted.

Clear Vision Mk2 (Proto Blank) Mini Munny by Cris Rose / CR-Mailing List

Cris Rose share with us black and white snaps of the blank prototype of his latest creation: Clear Vision Mk2! Part resin / part vinyl Mini-Munny, CV Mk2 stands 4.5 inches tall, the figure features articulation of a regular Mini Munny, including at the neck! The first run will be made available soon. Also look out for one-offs available at Cris upcoming show at Rivet on March 6th (more details to

Da Tiger Sofa by Tim Tsui

Tis been a while since we've heard about any goodness from Tim Tsui, but if you manage to transit thru Hong Kong Airport, you might come across this "sofa", featuring Tim's "Da Tiger", especially done for the the Year of the Tiger! (Snap pics and send them over please! LOL)Source: Tim's blog

Fat Cap Toy by Michael Lau for Gardener 10th Exhibition @ NPC Beijing

Courtesy of HypeBeast, we have a chance to see what toy-goodies Mchael Lau has in store for fans in his upcoming Gardener 10th Exhibition Beijing in NPC Beijing, China [blogged!CLICK THRU for more peeps of the new 6-inch all-red (with gold accent) Chinese New Year version of FAT CAP (NPC Beijing Store version), as well as a "mini-version" (*gasp*). I noticed an additional "yellow box" in the pics

北京聚會: Beijing Gathering by ThreeA Toys @ Sanlitun Village, China (June 25)

ThreeA Toys presented their first art show in 2009 with HK Venture [tagged] and in 2010, the venue of choice is Beijing, China! Scheduled for a Friday June 25th launch is 北京聚會 ("běi jīng jù huì") literally translated to "Beijing Gathering" @ Sanlitun Village (which features "19 separate buildings, interspersed with gardens, courtyards, and twisting alleys"). Threezero, ThreeA and HongKong's MiLK

WWRp Large Martin by ThreeA Toys To Be Unleashed Feb 19th

ThreeA Toys' 1/12th-scaled WWRp Large Martin [tagged] will be up for online-preorder this coming February 19th. Available would be WWRp LM Packs which will contain: (1) 1 x Damn Large Martin, (2) 1 x Large Martin, (3) 1 x RPG Bramble, with 4 different packs going for US$130 per pack. 3AA-folks will have a chance to snag for themselves the special NightWatch/DayWatch versions (on top of 3 x 4Packs

Project Squadt K11 Vinyl Prototypes from FERG

Vinyl Pulse has scored some sweet-snaps of FERG's K11 vinyl Squadt kombat-kanine [tagged] along with some product info: K11 measures 5" long x 4" tall, and "will come geared up with backpacks and other cut and sew gear much like the SQUADTs. If things go as planned and the toy gods smile upon K11, we should see the first drop sometime this spring." ~ More pics via VP.

泡(pao): mother bird vs. the magic finger

After the "reveal" of 泡(pao)'s "Friendship Recruitment" package, creator Dorcas Ng offers up the next "character" in the life of 泡(pao), with a message and an image of "mother bird vs. the magic finger" (heh). Check out www.paoismyname.net to read more about "Mother Bird" and for more 泡(pao)-adventures!MESSAGE: Dear friend,when was the last time you had a dream you could never forget? Where were

TOUMA for Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 from TOPPS

Now we've seen TOUMA do Star Wars keychains [here / here], now witness original art in the form of sketches on the backs of die-cut trading cards for TOPPS' latest Star Wars Galaxy Series 5! [tagged]Similar to the concept started in SWG Series 4, the cards now bear the form of Darth Maul and Clone Troopers, the artist sketch cards are to be utilized as chase inserts in packs! CLICK THRU for a

Adriean Koleric for Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 from TOPPS

Adriean Koleric aka ITEM shares with us images of his submitted artwork for TOPPS' Star Wars Galaxy 5 collectible trading card series, featuring diecut-cards in the form of Darth Maul and Clone Troopers (versus SWG4, where it was Darth Vader and Storm Troopers). Pretty apt given Adriean's Star Wars-inspired HERD solo show in 2009 [tagged]. [13 x images in slideshow above / CLICK for full-screen

Customs On Show @ Ganmetall Celsius Custom Show, Philippines (Jan 30)

Rotobox Vinyl Anatmica recently held their first ever custom-show in the Philippines (circa Jan 30th / Details), whereby local artists worked on their interpretations of Rotobox's own Celsius vinyl figure. Courtesy of cruzron, we have some swell snaps of sweet customs that were on show at the Ganmetall Celsius Custom Show! CLICK THRU for peeks, which also includes Rotobox's own custom-Celsius.

Transition Celsius by Rotobox x KUSO Designer Toys (Feb 2-drop)

Last mad available as a "Raffle Giveaway" at DesignerCon 2009 (shown below-right), the latest colorway edition of Celsius; TRANSITION from Rotobox and KUSO Designer Toys, will be available for sale this coming Tuesday February 2nd via www.kusovinyl.com at a SRP of US$80, with an edition run of 100pcs.