Spring Calaverita has sprung for The Beast Brothers

Spring Calaverita has finally arrived from The Beast Brothers. This 5" soft vinyl features a bright yellow and purple color

The Beast Brothers has a limited edition run of only 25 pieces and comes packaged in a clear bag with a header card, so be quick to pick one up at here May 10.

Tic Top 5: Interview with Tanin Tumth

Welcome to Tic Top 5 where we ask an artist or specialist the hard hitting questions (not really they're actual quite easy). Todays artist is Thailand based Tanin Tumth who is an Art Director, Sculpter and Owner of Ministry of Kongz.

Not starting out like most sculptors and owners of their own toy company, Tanin was an Architect but his love for Thai Mythical Creatures and Japanese Kaiju Monsters turned him to creating creatures that are usual a combination of object, mythical creatures and pop-culture monsters.

Known for his most recognised creation in the Kaiju community 'Kruzilla', we thought it fitting to asked Tanin to answer the Tic Top 5 for today:

1. How did you start in the industry of creating & customizing?
   I  love King Kong and Godzilla since I was a kid, also to the ultra kaiju monsters. I grew up till One day I walking around night market in Bangkok seeking for secondhand rubber toys… I just thought that "How about King Kong or Godzilla if they rebirth in Bangkok?" The Idea waked me up to start making Monster Toy.
   
   
2. What was the first toy or item you customized or created?
   My first monster is called "KOBZILLA"; hybridized between Godzilla and Frog ("KOB" in Thai), by clay sculpt and resin casting.
3. What influences you?
   The legendary toys like King Kong, Godzilla, and Ultra Kaiju monsters, both reals and bootlegs, so much inspired and waked my childhood up forever.
   
   
4. What are your weapons of choice?
   My Sketch Books, recording everything in my head.
   
   
5. If you could collaborate with anyone (living or dead) who would it be?Mr.Toriyama Akira, the man who created Dr.Slump.

If you'd like to get in touch or know more about the Tanin Tumth here's his links:

• Business: MOZ: Ministry of Kongz
• Store: MOK: Ministry of Kongz
• Facebook: Ministry of Kongz
• Twitter: @MinistryofKongz
• Instagram: ministryofkongz

Coming back tomorrow to see who's next in the Tic Top 5 hot seat. 

First Teaser of the Dead Astronaut Gangsta

3A Toys has released the first teaser image of the Dead Astronaut Gangsta from the awesome Ashley Wood. 

No word yet on when the Dead Astronaut Gangsta will be released or details about the figure but we'll keep you posted.

Ghost Pig Appears thanks to Laird Henderson

Haunting the kitchen table comes 'The Ghost Pig', designed and Sculpted by Laird Henderson aka 'Big Trubble' and Painted by Tara Krebs.

"You may eat his flesh, but you can’t consume his soul. The pig is released from his corporeal body just before the first bites are taken. He’s now free to explore the spirit world and haunt his tormentors for years to come."

Limited to only 30 pieces the 7" tall cast in resin, painted with cel-vinyl and then clear coated awesome Haunted Ham is now available to purchase here.

Garbage Pail Kids MiniKins arriving this October

We mentioned here that Topps had decided to re-release the Garbage Pail Kids as mini-figures to collect, well coming this October get excited as the Garbage Pail Kids MiniKins will drop. 

Made soft revin and measuring approx 1" tall, which should sit nicely with the original Cheap Toys. 

There are some changes to this release however:

• 26 different mini-figures and stickers 

• Each "Single Blind Pack" will contain 2 mystery figures and two stickers

• Each "Jumbo Blind Pack" will contain 3 mystery figures, 1 visible figure, and four stickers Base version are fully-painted in multiple colors to match the original sticker 

• Chase versions are available in 4 different colors: Neon Blue & Neon Red (1:3 packs), Neon Green (1:4 packs), Neon Yellow (1:12 packs)

It appears that the chase versions will be the real collectors items due to their similarity to the original Cheap Toys. In this latest GPK release Topps will produce a massive 130 figure MinKins complete set!

kaNO's 'Bodega' V.2 Toy Signing & Store Release

kaNO is about to release version 2 of his 'Bodega' figure. Featuring an all new clearer body and swivel head, each figure has developed a personal style from the artists involved.

kaNO is flying in to My Plastic Heart, May 10 from 7.00 - 9.00 pm. and be joined by the talented Toofly for a limited quantity of each of their 'Bodega's' to sign.

kaNO's site will exclusively sell Bodega on his online store here. The Toofly Bodega will be available to retailers via DKE Toys at a later date.

Winter Is Coming To Your Couch

Without a doubt Game of Thrones is the most popular TV show in the world and now you can watch it in comfort with these luxurious soft pillows.

Measuring 22" x 14" x 6", each pillow is shaped like a heraldic shield, featuring the Sigil of a the House Stark, House Lannister and House Targaryen on the front and the house motto on the back.

The 100% Polyester Game of Thrones pillows are available individually or as a set of 3 to pre-order here and due to drop September.

Archer Becomes An Action Figure

Factory Entertainment are creating an action figure and other assorted collectibles based on the FX animated series Archer. Featured this year at the New York Toy Fair, the image is a computer generated render for the 6" Archer figure.

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Archer will feature 18 points of articulation and include a variety of accessories. No word on when the agent for  International Secret Intelligence Service will be available but we'll keep you posted.

B.U.N.N.Y.W.I.T.H. Mini Figs

DKE Toys presents the B.U.N.N.Y.W.I.T.H. (Based Upon Nearly Nothing, You Will Indulge in These Hares) figures. Designed by Alex Pardee and sculpted by George Gaspar these PVC mini figs of Bunnywith Siamese Twin, Bunnywith Mesmerizing Eye, Bunnywith No Legs, Bunnywith Hammerhead, and Bunnywith…Um…Nothing.

The 2.5" tall B.U.N.N.Y.W.I.T.H. characters are available in white, red, purple, blue and the traditional peachy M.U.S.C.L.E. style color with each display box contains 50 figures or 2 complete bagged sets of 25 (5 figures in 5 colors). 

Look out for these at your favorite designer toy retailer.

Tee of the Day: I Still Play With Toys by Outsmart Originals

Todays Tee of the Day goes to 'I Still Play With Toys' by Outsmart Originals.

Do you love toys? Still collect them? Still haul out the LEGO bricks for a little meditation or those Star Wars figures for a little daydreaming? Of course you so, so why not share that with others...?

In Black only this screen printed design is on ultra cotton tees for that classic fit and can be purchased from here.

DOOM's Space Marine Hero Goes Vinyl

DOOM fans rejoice as Symbiote Studios is commemorating id Software's classic shooters 20th anniversary this December by releasing the game's space marine hero as a vinyl figure.

The 3.5" arm articulated space marine figure is clad in his signature green armor, along with BFG-9000 and removable helmet.

You can pre-order the figure for $20 from here and due to drop May 15.

After 70 years The Little Prince takes the Vinyl Throne

Created 70 years ago by Antoine de Saint-Exupery's world famous 'The Little Prince' has been newly designed by french illustrator Bill Otomo and sculpted by Monster5.

The small 4" vinyl figure is for all those who don't wanna grow up and can be pro-ordered for only $14.99 via My Plastic Heart here.