CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Sikan Techakaruha from Thailand

Our Q&A-feature of Artists/Designers for the CE Battle happening at CLEA 2010 www / tagged] next showcases work from Sikan Techakaruha AKA S.Aiko from Studioaiko (who designed the CE mascot!) from Thailand, and is one of the two ladies to be engaged in "design-combat" from September 3rd to 5th @ Royal Paragon Hall - Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand![CLICK THRU to read]TOYSREVIL: What was the

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Pharuephon Mukdasanit from Thailand

With the "competitors" (aka "International Artists/Designers") featured in the last week, TOYSREVIL now shines the spotlight on the "home-team" of Thailand's designers chosen for the CE Battle @ CLEA 2010 www / tagged], launching this Friday September 3rd @ Royal Paragon Hall - Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand!First "defender" up for a Q&A with us is designer Pharuephon Mukdasanit aka "MAMAFAKA",

WIP-Custom Sharky by DrilOne for Crazy4Cult: Customs Show @ Gallery1988 SF (Sept 4-launch)

For the upcoming Crazy 4 Cult: Customs show @ Gallery1988 SF [event-blogged,], Alex Drils AKA DrilOne looks to the classic "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" for inspiration, and utilizing a Keith Poon-Sharky vinyl figure as a base? Awesomeness undoubtedly ensues, as evident from the work-in-progress snaps shown above and THRU HERE. Captain Nemo would be so proud he would've shed manly sea-tears...

Sculpt Preview of GOCCODO's Upcoming (Unnamed) Homeless Vinyl Toy

From GOCCODO of Japan comes a new prototype vinyl toy. Sculpted by GOCCODO, the sculpt shown above is a clay model, with a tentative October-release.He has the lower half of the body in a garbage box (like Oscar from Sesame Street) and comes with removable teeth. He also has a signpost which has "JOB WANTED" written on it. This homeless character is yet unnamed and GOCCODO mentions that they will

CE Battle Contest Teams Announced for CLEA 2010

We have featured the announcement of the 10 x Finalists for the CE Design Contest who will engage in the CE Final Battle, but have not revealed exactly WHAT the "contestants" will be doing, until now!The designers are to be paired-up (1 x Thai designer + 1 x International Artist) an work together on the theme "Love & Friendship", with products to be printed and produced "live" at the event itself

Shawnimals' Ninja Of The Month Plush: Evil Syrup Ninja (Sept 1-drop)

Shawnimals set to release the next Ninja of the Month ~ with the Evil Syrup Ninja! Scheduled for a Wednesday September 1st release @ 1pm CDT via Shop.shawnimals.com with a SRP of US$30."Something evil has been brewing in the Dark Syrup pits deep within the Dark Forest, unbeknownst to even Mr. Demon and his band of baddies. Turns out an otherwise harmless Wee Ninja, drawn to the seductive toxic

Test Shot Reveal of Alien Argus by Mark Nagata for Toy Art Gallery's TAGTOYS

CLICK THRU for revealed peeks at Toy Art Gallery x Max Toy Co's upcoming tri-eyed ALIEN ARGUS figure ~ with the first test shot in grey vinyl showcased here! Standing approx 10 inches tall and made in Japan, Alien Argus is designed by Mark Nagata and will be released via TAG's own toy brand; "TAGTOYS" [blogged][Source]

PHU!'s Rebel Pilot Prototype in Singapore

The resin prototype of PHU!'s REBEL PILOT has arrived in Singapore, courtesy of My Tummy Toys! Standing 7 inches tall, the resin figure will feature articulation for both the arms and legs.CLICK THRU for closer peeps!

Series Zero Jinny Reveals by Bitbots: Cat & Girl

The reveals of Bitbots' upcoming blind box SERIES ZERO continues with the above "kung-fu" CAT (3/24 Ration), and the very sexy GIRL (2/12 Ration / with nurse's cap even? "Jinny-Cosplay"?) ~ scheduled for a September 9th launch [Event-Details]. 8 Jinny-Designs to choose from, as created by 5 UK Artists (who remain unrevealed).

New Hello Kitty Character Mashups from Joseph Senior

Auckland-based Illustrator / Designer Joseph Senior has a few Hello-Kitty pop-culture mash-ups to share, since his last series of eye-poppers, with this new series showcasing a variety of themes. Shown below are my top three favs (of the new series). CLICK THRU to see the rest! "These Hello Kitty mash-ups started out in life as a kind of tribute to George Lucas and Star Wars, and have sort of

Occult Uamou for Red Carpet Kaiju @ Toy Art Gallery (Sept 4)

[4 x images in slideshow above / Full-screen Viewing]Glitter-Glammed be Uamou's OCCULT UAMOU standing steadfast at five points of the Uamou-Pentagram, and ooooh do they have eyes on YOU! Look for them to conjure up some charms at the Red Carpet Kaiju event @ Toy Art Gallery come September 4th [blogged][Source]

Previews for Bedtime Stories by Amanda Spayd (@ OhNo!DOOM Gallery - Sept 4-25)

CLICK THRU for a preview of a quartet of 5 figures by Amanda Spayd completed for her upcoming September 4th show "Bedtime Stories: The Art of Amanda Louise Spayd" @ OhNo!DOOM Gallery (Along with a new flyer-image). Amanda is one of my current favourite artists right now, consistently leaving me with a grin shy of being gobsmacked, with her unique blend of adorable creations mired in a decadence

Custom CEs by SIX / CEs on Display @ Creative IP Fair & CLEA2010 Press Release

And while the 10 Design Finalists for CLEA 2010's CE Battle has been chosen, the Final 100 CEs lives on via hand-painted customs! Showcased in above video are select figures painted by SIX (FairySix aka Akanong Chaiyawong ~ one of the finalists in the CE-Battle!), based on a total of 50 designs from International Artist submissions! look for these figures to be on display at eh coming event on

TOYSREVIL Goes Thailand! (for CLEA 2010 - September 3-5)

TOYSREVIL (aka "me") will be heading over to The City of Smiles ~ Bangkok, Thailand this coming September 3rd til 5th, to cover the Character & Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA 2010! [www / tagged]It would be great to meet-up with you folks! Do feel free to contact me at toysreviler [at] gmail.com or via PM on my Facebook, or just pop by the TOYSREVIL-booth to talk toys! (Booth# to be confirmed). And

Chris Ryniak Sketches for Dragon*Con

Besides the "Cuspid Skelve" Chris Ryniak will debut at next week's Dragon*Con in Atlanta, Georgia (teased / revealed) ~ there will be selection of 5 x 7 sketches by Chris for sale at the Circus Posterus booth. Priced at US$75 each (sketched with .07 mm HB lead pencil), these drawings will be made available for the "first time ever". Chris mentioned on the CP-forum, " I usually keep drawings

Vampy Prints Available via The Vampy Shop

And while the above-left signed "Morrigan Aensland" cosplay print from Vampy aka Linda Le has me beaming blissfully (until my eyeballs get swallowed into my eyelids), you can now score your very own Vampy-prints online via the Vampy-store (3 x prints shown above-right). Sized 8 x 12 with SRP of US$14.99 per (excluding shipping). Do also specify if you want them signed or not.

Event: Crazy 4 Cult: Customs @ Gallery1988 San Francisco (Sept 4)

"Crazy 4 Cult: Customs" features 100 artists reinterpreting classic cult films via custom vinyl, plush and sculptures ~ launching September 4th, 2010 @ Gallery1988 San Francisco (Opening Reception from 7-10pm). The artist line-up is pretty breath-taking, and you are advised to CLICK THRU to view select works from Ken Keirns (whose custom is showcased in the flyer-image above), Project Detonate,

Custom Jouwe WIP from Recycle Experience (for Jouwe Custom Show @ TAG)

I for one cannot wait to see the full-color reveal and completed custom of Jouwe by Indonesia-based art/design collective Recycle Experience ~ destined for the October 8th opening of the Jouwe Custom Show @ Toy Art Gallery [Event-blogged].CLICK THRU for a coupla more snaps, as well as check out my interview with one-half of RE, Evan Driyananda HERE, alongside custom-toys (which you'd understand

Update of Custom Jouwe WIP from Manuel Heischel (for Jouwe Custom Show @ Arty Farty)

Further WIP-snaps from Manuel Heischel of cikcuk dunia fantasi, featuring the signature colors of blue and magenta on black (as theorized in my previous WIP-post), and would be an interesting contrast to the hoodie/jacket featured earlier, IMHO.This Jouwe-custom is made for the Jouwe Custom Show @ Arty Farty Gallery in Germany launching October 2nd, 2010 [Event-blogged].

Behind the Scenes for Gucci Guilty: Frank Miller

After the debut of both the Trailer and TVC premiere, the Gucci Guilty promo-train continues with an exclusive interview with director Frank Miller!Expect more behind-the-scenes videos to come featuring Evan Rachel Wood and Frida Glannini (the creative director of Gucci), as well as a "Director's Cut" of the commercial.

Jaws-In-3D: Keith Poon for Crazy 4 Cult: Customs! @ Gallery1988 (Sept 4)

Keith Poon channels the classic 1975-film JAWS unto his contribution to the Crazy 4 Cult: Customs! show @ Gallery 1988 opening September 4th. [CLICK THRU for a closer-look]Titled "JAWS in 3D", the entire display measures around 20"x15", and can be hung on the wall or left to sit on the ground. And no, I do not think it will float on water, but hell it sure might give old-time fans of the Steven

WIP Sculpt Update of Myth Warriors by Keith Poon

Updated image of the development of Keith Poon's MYTH WARRIORS since our last WIP-post, which shows the detail going into the warrior's battle armor-vest ala Terracotta Warriors of ages past. Now I really can't wait to see the headsculpt! Keep it coming, Keith!

Win Plush Pink Strawberry Caveys from A Little Stranger

Remember the 2-pcs limited Pink Strawberry Caveys I featured earlier? This is how you get them:PRESS: Here’s your chance to win a Pink Strawberry Cavey, limited to only 2 pieces! For your chance at winning him get your art on and submit an original artwork featuring Cavey. You can paint, sculpt, sew, draw, Photoshop, anything you like as long as it features Cavey. The deadline is September 17th,

Damarak The Destroyer Dunny & Prints from Damara Kaminecki

Damara Kaminecki aka Damarak The Destroyer is currently offering her two "Damarak The Destroyer" Dunny (from the Dunny 2010 Series / blogged) along with two prints!The first is "print" is a hand cut papel picado flags, edition of 20. The second is a linocut and is an edition of 50, also in the shape of a flag, printed on cotton rag paper. Available are the "Dunny Duo pack" (includes clear dunny

Red Hang Gang A/P Dunnys from Huck Gee

Huck Gee is offering up signed and numbered Red Hang Gang AP Dunnys (from the recently released Dunny 2010 Series) @ US$50 each, limited to only 25 pcs available. Email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to order yours now. Limit one figure per customer, first come, first serve.

Flunky Engine Dunny A/Ps from Doktor A (Aug 29-drop)

Kidrobot's 2010 Dunny series sees another Doktor A design released into the world."Whistlecraft and Son's Patented Self Stoking Flunky Engine" never needs tending ormaintaining. Ideal for those tedious or unpleasant domestic tasks around the modern home.The good Doktor A is offering "Artist's Proof" Editions (A/P) of this Dunny direct from the artist himself! Each of the 25 pieces comes signed

Lemi Mini Plush Appearance @ Plastic Culture, Jakarta

We've previously posted about Eric Wirjanata's new upcoming LEMI The Space Wanderer Mini Plushes HERE ~ now we get to see how adoably-mini they actually are! Folks attending the Dunny 2010 Release Party at Plastic Culture in Jakarta also got to have a chance to score the new plushies! The dude in the image above was the first lucky owner of Lemi! Congrats! [Source]Lemi quantities are also

NEMO for Art Hustle Trading Cards (Series 1)

Mike "NEMO" Mendez ~ sculptor, painter, toy-designer and now, "Art Hustler" shares with us a peek behind his work done for his involvement with the Art Hustle Trading Card Series [blogged]."The Art Hustle is a set of artist and art-based trading cards produced by The Cardhacks and manufactured in the USA by SideKick Media. The set is very much a collaborative effort with artists, and exhibits an

Ticket Registration Begins for Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention 2010

With the past two years of free entry being a faded memory, this year's Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC) will now be a ticketed event, with admission fees ranging from 1-Day Pass @ S$10 to a 3-Day Pass @ S$20. Do note that these are current "Early Bird Price(s)", with the cost set to rise at a later (undetermined) date. Purchase is via Gategrash.com.sg online (Prices indicated

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: ZAM from USA

Representing USA at the CE Battle happening next week for CLEA 2010 [www / tagged] In Bangkok, Thailand, is ZAM! [www / Facebook]. CLICK THRU for a Q&A-feature along with a sweet-selection of fine painted custom work Zam has done thus far. Seeya soon in Thailand, dude!TOYSREVIL: What was the genesis / design inspiration / concept of your chosen CE-design submission?ZAM: My design inspiration for

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Patricio Oliver for Argentina

CLICK THRU for a Q&A with Patricio Oliver [www], who will be "representing" Argentina in the coming week's CE Battle happening at CLEA 2010 [www / tagged] In Bangkok, Thailand!In addition, do look out for a slew of projects Patrico (or PO!) is currently involved in, including work for his own The Tenebrae world (featuring "Almond and Salandra!") and for RAJE Toys! [CLICK for coverage of PO!'s

You You You by Polysics (Music Video)

Music Video for Japanese new-wave rock band POLYSICS' 2006-single "You You You" featuring CG-characters and situations gone amok (figures look like Stikfas too, don't they?). Apparently the single was also used as one of the opening themes for the anime "Keroro Gunso" aka "Sergeant Keroro".[Previous Polysics-feature HERE]

"Official" Announcement by ENTERBAY Regarding Arnie Kim

After the recent announcement of Korean artist Arnie Kim joining Hot Toys (for the production of their upcoming Christopher Reeve Superman 1/6-figure), ENTERBAY (for which Arnie has been sculpted for in earlier times, specifically showcasing Bruce Lee) follows with their own "Official Announcement":"In response to the company development and new business stragegies, ENTERBAY has decided not to

The World God Only Knows Anime

The World God Only Knows anime or known as Tamiki Wakaki's Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai is an anime adapted from manga The World God Only Knows (Tamiki Wakaki's Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai). This anime will release this fall on October.
Official website : http://kaminomi.jp/index.html
Genres : Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Harems, Shounen

The World God Only Knows Trailer

Event: The Vinyl Frontier Screening @ ACEFEST Tribeca Cinemas NYC (Aug 28)

The highly-anticipated East Coast Premiere of 'The Vinyl Frontier' happens this Saturday August 28th at Tribeca Cinemas in NYC, specifically for ACEFEST. Tickets are priced at US$8.00 per, with a single screening at 8:20pm!'THE VINYL FRONTIERr' explores the world of vinyl toys and features some of today's top designers including Attaboy, Dalek, Ferg, Frank Kozik, Sket One and many more!/// More

GID-Boogie Man & Suck Flys from CURE @ Lulubell (Pre-order Aug 29)

Comes August 29th, Lulubell Toy Bodega will be opening up pre-orders for new GID vinyls (with multi colored sprays) from CURE ~ featuring Boogie Man (US$120) and super-cool Suck Flys (blind bagged / four possible / US$25 each). Amy from Lulubell-adds: "At this time, no limits on SUCK FLY's, but if demand is huge, we may not be able to fulfill all quantities, so get your orders in early!"[CLICK

Event: Natural Resources 3 Group Show by Bigshot Toysworks @ LIFT Detroit (Sept 25)

Bigshot Toyworks's NATURAL RESOURCES 3 group custom show next launches September 25th @ LIFT Detroit featuring customs based on Mike Burnett's "Neighborwood" and "Average Joe Schmoe" wooden DIY figures. Artists included in this cycle include: Travis Lampe, Chris Ryniark, Brian Morris, Sean Mahan, Lola, Brian Flynn, Ken Keirns and many more. This is to be the "final show", and all customs will be

Updated With Official Details for Circus Posterus @ DragonCon 2010

CLICK on image above to view UPDATED Full product-info and offeringsfrom Circus Posterus for Dragon*Con 2010 in my earlier posted feature]

Custom-Showcase: Jouwe (WIP) by The Yellow Dino (for Jouwe Custom Show @ Arty Farty - Oct 2)

We first featured the WIP-drawings of Yudi Andhika aka The Yellow Dino's Jouwe-custom HERE (for the October 2nd show opening @ Arty Farty Gallery), now peep the WIP-sculpt that is going into the 10 incher vinyl figure-form (designed by Marine Ramdhani and produced by Kuso Vinyl and Plastic Culture). And you thought it was a straight-up paintwork didn't you?Looking superb, Yudi! Can't wait to see

Custom-Showcase: Oil Slick Jouwe by OsiRisORion (for Jouwe Custom Show @ Toy Art Gallery - Oct 10)

CLICK THRU for more peeps at this extreme lush and acid-vibrant colored custom-painted Jouwe by Rob Ingellis aka OsiRisORion ~ titled "Oil Slick Jouwe" ~ completed for the upcoming Jouwe Custom Show @ Toy Art Gallery launching October 10th 2010 [Event-blogged]. Intensely gorgeous work, Robert!

Event: Jouwe Custom Show @ Toy Art Gallery (Oct 2)

UPDATED: New Flyer Images and new launch date set on October 2nd!As mentioned prior here, while the Jouwe Custom Show opens October 2nd at Arty Farty Gallery in Germany, another custom-show opens in tandem at Toy Art Gallery on October 10th (exhibits thru Nov 10) ~ featuring yet another mind-numbing list of artists involved!Marine Ramdhani, creator of Jouwe has this to share with

Jeff Lamm's Kentucky Bluegrass Real Fighting Greasebat by Monster Worship

Monster Worship announces the limited edition Kentucky Bluegrass Real Fighting Greasebat figure (*unpainted colorway*), scheduled for a release on August 28th with a SRP of US$65 (plus priority shipping in the US approx $8 inc. delivery conf. / world shipping will vary) ~ CLICK THRU for more pics (including the origin of Greasebat from creator Jeff Lamm!), while here is the ordering information (

Hot Toys Announces Christopher Reeve Superman in 1/6 (featuring sculpt by Arnie Kim)

HOT-TOYS-PRESS: Our dear fans, this Winter Hot Toys will be bringing you surprise from the highly anticipated SUPERMAN (1978) movie license! Long-awaited by fans from all over the world, we’ll launch the first-of-his kind 1/6th scale collectible figure of this American superhero acted by notable artist Christopher Reeve! [Hot Toys]In addition to the announcement of the figure, Hot Toys also

What If Wes Anderson Directed Spider-Man?

What if Wes Anderson Rebooted the Spider-Man Franchise?A Parody by Jeff Loveness (who also stars as "Peter Parker" here)Given my penchant for and devotion to Wes Anderson's films, this was delightful.

Tron: Legacy - Hungarian Poster Featuring Jem

People say: "Behind every successful man, is a woman" ~ but perhapsin this instance, *Behind every successful Siren, is an Identity Disc*...Tron: Legacy movie poster in Hungarian featuring "JEM" (played by Beau Garrett) ~ "one of four programs known as Sirens. The Sirens operate the Grid Game armory, equipping combatants with the armor needed to compete in the games. Jem is the lead Siren." [

Snap! Tag! Create! And Win MEGAs from Foo-Dog

Wanna score yourself a MEGA figure? Well, it's creator Mo Abedin from Foo-Dogare giving away 3 x MEGAs through their new competition titled 'Snap! Tag! Create!'.Click HERE to view the rules and requirements, and check out the Foo-Dog Facebook-page (as per contest requirements).The competition begins on the 27th of August and lasts until the 27th of September 2010. Winners will be announced on the

10" Toyer Enemy - Special Silver Black Edition Figure from Toy2R

TOY2R-PRESS: Looking like a classic sci-fi robotic giant from outer space, Toyer Enemy has a single mission - to destroy! Beware of this monolith as nothing in its way is safe!Toy2R is pleased to release this very special edition of the Frank Kozik designed Toyer Enemy figure. Standing over 10" tall with 7 points of articulation, this Silver Black version is limited to only 48 pcs worldwide. A

Val-Mar 1/6-scale Bust from Carbon-Fibre Media

Carbon-Fibre Media unleashes their limited edition VAL-MAR 1/6th Scale Bust (Series 1). Cast in a "metallique" finish, each piece has a height of 10.5 inches, weighs 1.5 pounds, and is individually hand prepared, numbered and signed by the artists. Only 250 will be made and can now be ordered via www.shop.carbon-fibre.me @ a SRP of US$299.99 per (Use the discount code ARGORESIN and receive free

Resin-Release: Puddlehead by Studio Eccentrina (Aug 28-drop)

From Tel-Aviv comes the first resin figure from Israel-based Artist Avri Rosen-Zvi and his new toy label, Studio Eccentrina. "PUDDLEHEAD" is the name and looking interestingly-dire is the game (which I'm sure the dude being melted might not agree with me :p) ~ with all three colorways you see above being made available online here on Saturday August 28th, 12 pm EST. SRP will be US$35 per (+ S&H),

Toy-Customizer-Feature: Abe Viljoen

TOYSREVIL: Who you are (nick/name). Where are you from? What is your (preferred) style?ABE VILJOEN: My name is Abe Viljoen, but I usually operate under The Given (Blog / deviantArt / @GivenCollective). I am from Cape Town in South Africa. My prefered style is usually computer based and I excel at digital manipulation, but find I always go back to the hand in the end as its more personal and your

TO-FU OYAKO Postman MyStamp Set by DEVILROBOTS x SingPost

The Singapore Post TO-FU is a collaboration between Japanese design company DEVILROBOT and SingPost ("Singapore Post"), as produced by Play Imaginative. The set shown includes a TO-FU OYAKO stamp sheet with five SGD$1.10 stamps and a specially designed 2.5-inch TO-FU OYAKO figure wearing an "official" SingPost uniform. Currently available in-store at PI's storefront at Iluma, Victoria Street. (

Jacked Rabbit by Robert Curet (& Foofnick Universe Friends)

Jacked Rabbit, the first of three character vinyl figures from artist Robert Curet's "Foofnick Universe" project. Jacked Rabbit is a 6 3/8 inch tall vinyl figure featuring joints at hips, shoulders and neck. Currently distributed by DKE Toys, Jacked has a SRP of US$20 per and comes packed in cardboard covered with artist graphics. CLICK THRU for a look at Waffles and Jim Jam from the Foofnick

Event: Dunny 2010 Release Party Indonesia @ The Other Culture, Jakarta

WHAT: Dunny 2010 Release PartyWHEN: Saturday, August 28th 2010 (7:30PM until finish)WHERE: The Other Culture (Plastic Culture)fX Lifestyle X’nter, floor 6 unit 05 – 06Jln. Jendral SudirmanPintu Satu SenayanJakarta 10270HAPPENINGS: - Door will be open at 07:30PM (not a minute less, not a minute more)- The first 10 FULL CASE Dunny 2010 buyer, will get limited exclusive Sweet Relish Dunny by SketOne

Toy-Release: Black In White by Luke Chueh x Munky King (Sept 1st drop)

With the advanced release circa San Diego ComicCon, Munky King now readies up for the online and in-store release of Luke Chueh's BLACK IN WHITE! Featuring a vinyl figure within a furry suit (which I wonder if it could be fully-removed?), the 8 inch tall figure is scheduled for a September 1st launch , and comes with extra fur head ("that you can swap out with the bare one") and a really sharp

NIXON Art Mosh Singapore @ The Gallery, Old School (Sept 4)

EVENT-PRESS: The Art Mosh is an eclectic mix of art, music, and design in a pop up show. The Art Mosh exhibits a collection of some of our favorite photographers, artists and filmmakers coming together for one night, under one roof, for one hell of a good time. Nixon Art Mosh is a global travelling art installation which features original work from Nixon artists, as well as a showcase of local

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: JonPaul Kaiser from UK

Next up representing the United Kingdom for the upcoming CE FINAL BATTLE to be held at CLEA 2010 [www / tagged] is JonPaul Kaiser [tagged] with his Cosmonaut-CE design!CLICK THRU to find out more about JonPaul the artist and designer, his plans to win the battle, as well as a teaser of things to come! Seeya in Thailand next week, JonPaul!TOYSREVIL: What was the genesis / design inspiration /

WIP-Custom Previews for Jouwe Custom Show @ Arty Farty (Oct 2)

Come October 2nd, the Jouwe Custom Show will open at the Arty Farty Gallery in Germany, featuring a host of international artists each working on a 10 inch tall vinyl Jouwe figure (Originally designed by Marine Ramdhani and produced by Kuso Vinyl and Plastic Culture).CLICK THRU to preview work-in-progress snaps of custom-Jouwes from Yudi Andhika aka The Yellow Dino, Nakanari, Walter Jacott aka

Custom-Showcase: J.M.B.T. - Custom Jouwe (WIPs) by dust (for Jouwe Custom Show)

We're excited to share with you folks a WIP-peek at dust's custom-Jouwe for the upcoming Jouwe Custom Show @ Arty Farty in Cologne, Germany opening October 2nd (and exhibiting thru 23rd October). Named, "J.M.B.T." ~ the 10-incher custom runs with two moveable battle turrets, and each one has his 2 man crew. Absolutely enjoying the dioramic aspect of this mobile battle unit!CLICK THRU for a

Sucklord 600 Custom Classics @ Freeman's Auction (Sept 3)

SUCK-PRESS: Freeman's Auction house in Philly, the place where the VADER PROJECT went down, is at it again with a fly-ass POP CULTURE sale featuring dope SUCKADELIC products. We have placed in this wide ranging sale the Cream-of-the-Crop SUCKLORD 600 custom figures from the SUPER SUCKOFF 1 and 2. These are the most desired customs by some of the dopest artists in the game. The Sale is September

Introducing Robot VC3 by RobotandSparks

I first caught win of the above ROBOT VC3 figures via a tweet from Artransmitte (which happened to showcase the packaging actually) ~ and now we get to see the production samples from China, courtesy of their creator Robert Gibbs! Introducing [L-R]: BUBBLEGUMM, MONROE, VESPULA, HENDRIXX and VIPER. [MORE]Standing 5.5 inches tall, these ABS robots feature articulation on arms and feet, and will be

Promo Video Trailer for Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising from Titan

Oh but for the "power" of an audio-visual trailer promo for a comic book which doesn't exactly show the interiors of said comicbook, but somehow is able to lure my young impressionable mind about purchasing said comicbook!Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising is an all new Tank Girl comic series from Titan, scheduled for a November 9th release on-shelves. And instead of me whining about not being able to

New Carina Round "The Girl And The Ghost" Poster by Gary Baseman

Gary Baseman has released an original 3-color serigraph poster (18 x 24 inches), signed and numbered by both Gary Baseman and Carina Round, in a limited edition of 75, and a SRP of US$60 per (inclusive shipping) ~ available to order online via both Gary's store @ www.garybaseman.com and Carina's.PRESS: The poster commemorates Carina's beautiful new song "The Girl and the Ghost." Carina Round was

Anime Fall 2010 Chart

Anime Fall 2010 Chart version 1 from chartfag.wordpress.com has been released. At this chart already showing release date of some fall 2010 anime. For the OVAs , chartfag will appear it probably in the next version.

Anime Fall 2010 Chart version 1 from chartfag.wordpress.com

Before chartfag released this chart, The Cart Driver has been released the chart for anime fall 2010 that you can make as reference for the OVAs ( see my previous post).
Many thanks to chartfag and The Cart Driver.

Hello Kitty Giant Size at Odaiba, Tokyo

Hello Kitty Giant Size with tall 8 meter established at Odaiba Island, Tokyo. As we known before, Odaiba Island ever used to establish Gundam Life Size on last year. Sanrio establish this giant Hello Kitty balloon statue to celebrate Sanrio's 50th anniversary and to promote urban tree-planting.
This baloon statue is only shown starting on August 9 to 22. See the time lapse video of Hello Kitty statue made and uploaded by someone named "darwinfish105" on YouTube.



Source : ANN

Anime Fall 2010 List

List of anime fall 2010 has come out even though summer is still quite a long time. There is one of the most anticipated anime movie by many people at this fall that is Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie : A Wakening of the Trailblazer. For the anime series fall 2010 there will be Hakuoki 2 (the sequel of Hakuoki), Bakuman, Iron Man, Even Moar Pokemon!, Arakawa Under the Bridge 2.
Arghh.. this fall I little confused to decide what anime I will watch. Maybe this autumn I may watch Bakuman, Super Robot Wars: The Inspector and Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto.
For the complete lineup of anime fall 2010 you can see at this chart, created by The Cart Driver . Many thanks to The Cart Driver.

Anime Fall 2010 Chart 

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Hatake Kakashi PVC Figure GEM Series by Megahouse

New PVC Figure from Megahouse, at this November Megahouse will release GEM series Naruto Shippuden 1/8 Scale PVC Figure Hatake Kakashi. With height around 240mm this Hatake Kakashi figure can bring Icha Icha Tactics in his hand.
Kakashi sensei more cool if he bring Icha Icha Tactics than bring kunai on his hand. Lol

BUY GEM series Naruto Shippuden 1/8 Scale PVC Figure Hatake Kakashi via Amazon.com:
Naruto Shippuden: Hatake Kakashi G.E.M Statue at Amazon.com

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You can order  GEM series Naruto Shippuden 1/8 Scale PVC Figure Hatake Kakashi via play-asia:
Buy GEM Series Naruto Shippuden 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Hatake Kakashi at Play-Asia.com

Supernatural The Animation Trailer

Famous American TV series Supernatural gets animated with the title Supernatural The Animation. Madhouse studio will produce 22 episode of Supernatural The Animation. Warner will release Supernatural the Animation on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on 12 January 2011.
You can watch the 34 second official trailer in the official japanese website for Supernatural The Animation.
The official Twitter account Supernatural  also streaming the official trailer.



Source : ANN

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