OMFG! Series 1 - the Aqua Allegiance colorway by Daniel Yu

[13 x images in slideshow above]WHAT-IS: OMFG! (Outlandish Mini Figure Guys) is an ongoing collaborative project started by the guys at October Toys. Through a series on submissions and votings on their forums, artists submitted toy designs and sculpts of characters, reminiscent of nostalgic properties such as the M.U.S.C.L.E and Monster In My Pocket lines. Now, through the help of

Regressive Progression by Daniel Yu

Wishful ThinkingHeight: 3 inchesBase figure: Uglydolls series 1 WageWe've previously featured the Age Of Uncertainty art show launched at Chan Hampe Gallery (June 10-21), and now we have a closer look at custom toys from Daniel Yu, along with a little description of the series' creation:A Little StrangerHeight: 3 inchesBase figure: Uglydolls series 1 Ice BatMediums used: epoxy putty & acrylic

Custom-Feature: a gray wolf by Daniel Yu (from TMNT)

Local artist Daniel Yu has been working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (TMNT) figurines from the past - with this latest figure originally a Playmates TMNT Rahzar - now essentially repainted to bring out the sculptural details. Daneil also added an eye patch using epoxy putty. Daniel-adds: "it's a pretty straightforward piece" ~to which I say "No It Is Not!"Figure is shown below alongside his

Custom-Feature: a rhino & friend by Daniel Yu (a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character modernization)

Local artist Daniel Yu modernizes Rocksteady from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (aka TMNT) toy figurine series, featuring newly sculpted on details such as the armored kneepads, belt and elbow guard. Entitled "a rhino & friend", this piece stands roughly 4.5 inches. There's also a little ox pecker companion to go with him, perched nicely on his rhino-horn! In addition, the add on pieces were

Custom Toys on TOYSREVIL (Feb/6/2011)

From Ryan Ferrell (better known as "Ryan The Wheelbarrow" of Kidrobot) comes a series of custom-Dunnys, priced at US$55 each + S/H per blind-box assortment, and to be released on Feb 11th @ 2:11pm EST via http://ryanthewheelbarrow.bigcartel.com. Check out more images via Flickr (90 images total), and be on the lookout for the black and red-accented Dunny tho!Reading between the lines has never

PAUSE: An Exhibition of Works & Ideas in Progress @ SMU Gallery (Jan 15-Feb 11, 2011)

"PAUSE: An Exhibition of Works & Ideas in Progress" launched Friday, January 14th @ SMU Gallery (Level 1) - which featured new works-in-progress, and includes new works by members of SMU's visual arts and photography clubs, ARTDICTED and SMUSAIC. One of the members is Daniel Yu - who showcases custom sculpted Playmobil figures - for which we have judicious images of (yes, I am biased - don't be

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

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

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 "

[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

Incognito by Daniel Yu (for "Content: navigating a point")

The title is "Incognito" and the medium used are epoxy sculpt, acrylic paints, digital prints, and they are the custom-Playmobil creations of Daniel Yu ~ who is contributing Incognito for this year's SMU Arts Festival entitled "Content: navigating a point". Each head was sculpted and painted and the final piece was exhibited as digital prints of each individual head. Intensely-scrumptous, IMHO.