The Designer Toy Awards are now open for nominations in a variety of categories from both professionals and fans from May 1 until May 15 so head over now and register to nominate HERE!
May 1, 2013
3rd Annual Clutter 'Designer Toy Awards' announced! Vote for Us!
With a brand new website and new rules to how vote will be in some categories the Designer Toy Awards come out firing with the announcement of their 3rd annual awards ceremony.
The Designer Toy Awards are now open for nominations in a variety of categories from both professionals and fans from May 1 until May 15 so head over now and register to nominate HERE!
The Designer Toy Awards are now open for nominations in a variety of categories from both professionals and fans from May 1 until May 15 so head over now and register to nominate HERE!
Arthur from Ghouls and Ghosts Becomes a Mini Figure
Check out this first look at the excellent keshi gomu Arthur mini figure from the much loved classic Ghouls and Ghosts game from Capcom.
Arthur stands at 2" tall and was released by Zoomoth as licensed figure at Winter Wonder Festival 2013 or Wonfes. The only unfortunate detail that's missing from Arther is his sword.
No other details on where you can purchase him or for how much, but as soon as we know you will too.
Arthur stands at 2" tall and was released by Zoomoth as licensed figure at Winter Wonder Festival 2013 or Wonfes. The only unfortunate detail that's missing from Arther is his sword.
No other details on where you can purchase him or for how much, but as soon as we know you will too.
Batman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern Play Arts Kai Figures
Square Enix has released official images of the upcoming DC Comics Play Arts Kai figures.
These bad ass variant figures of Batman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern stand at 11" tall and come with additional hands and weapon accessories for those heroic poses.
These bad ass variant figures of Batman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern stand at 11" tall and come with additional hands and weapon accessories for those heroic poses.
Each figure will retail for approx. $90 USD and due to drop in August from here.
Tee of the Day: Kenner Rorschach by Super7
Our Tee of the Day goes to Kenner Rorschach by Super7. This tee features the original 21 STAR WARS action figures released by Kenner in the 70s and arranged in a Rorschach pattern.
The 100% cotton Kenner Rorschach tee is only available in Black with silver ink and can be purchased from here starting May 4 for May the Fourth Day celebrations.
The 100% cotton Kenner Rorschach tee is only available in Black with silver ink and can be purchased from here starting May 4 for May the Fourth Day celebrations.
YUB YUB Tado are exhibiting at Gallery Nucleus
TADO are taking part in Gallery Nucleus amazing tribute shows with ‘Saga in The Stars: A Tribute to a Galaxy Far Far Away’. Their pieces for the show are an edition of hand made paper clay originals, based on the infamous Ewoks!
The show opens on May the 4th but the pieces will be available via the Gallery Nucleus website, and you can sign up for the online preview which will begin on May 3rd. Check out all the info about the show here.
The show opens on May the 4th but the pieces will be available via the Gallery Nucleus website, and you can sign up for the online preview which will begin on May 3rd. Check out all the info about the show here.
Stan "The Man" Lee is Customizing with 3CoconutMonkey YO!
With only being in the market a little over a year, it appears 3CoconutMonkey's humanoid YO! figure has made an impression with Stan "The Man" Lee and his POW! Entertainment group as they have teamed up to promote DIY vinyl.
The packaging has been re-designed to show Stan's partnership with the project which will definitely raise YO's profile even more.
To make things even cooler, Stan has a custom YO! contest on his website where you can win heaps of awesome prizes including the ultimate prize of a meet-and-greet with Stan 'The Man' Lee himself.
The packaging has been re-designed to show Stan's partnership with the project which will definitely raise YO's profile even more.
To make things even cooler, Stan has a custom YO! contest on his website where you can win heaps of awesome prizes including the ultimate prize of a meet-and-greet with Stan 'The Man' Lee himself.
To find out more info check out Stan's site here.
April 30, 2013
Tic Top 5: Interview with Charles Marsh
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 U.S. based Charles Marsh who is an Artist, Designer, Sculpter, Customiser of Toys and Owner of Monsterforge.
With a passion for Fantasy and Science Fiction, Charles' work always bends the boundaries of the imagination like those genres. His work has a specific style yet no two works look the same which is a refreshing change. Not only is Charles an accomplished customizer of toys with his recent flash sellout of Teenage Mutant Ninja Kawaiiju's and Custom MOTU's but also designed and or sculpted characters that were voted to be part of OMFG (Outlandish Mini Figure Guys) Series 1: Multiskull, Series 2: Grimm Gourd, and Series 3: Barbarianaut from October Toys
As you can see by his extensive experience as to why we asked Charles to answer the Tic Top 5 for today:
- How did you start in the industry of creating & customizing?
I started making custom action figures back when I was a kid, but I actually started selling my work in 1996. I spent a lot of years doing the whole eBay grind-- making stuff and selling it without really having any following. A few years ago I got involved in the October Toys Forum, and folks seemed to really like my stuff. From there a sort of following developed. Facebook has also been a great format for showcasing my work and allowing interaction with people who like it. - What was the first toy or item you customized or created?
I think it was a Fisher Price Adventure People figure I repainted to be Luke in his pilot gear. I couldn't find the actual Kenner figure anywhere, so I just made my own! - What influences you?
Kids. I always think back to what it was like to be a kid, and the rest just kind of falls in place. I know that some of the most awesome things I have seen since making the Multiskull are pictures my friends have sent me of their kids playing with the figures. If you can make a kid smile with something you have made then you have done your job correctly! - What are your weapons of choice?
As a sculptor I'd like to say that it's a certain blade or gouge or wrasp that is my weapon of choice, but I have to admit that it's really just a pencil and some paper. I always have to have pencil and paper with me wherever I go... it helps to pass the time, and it's a great way to capture stray creative thoughts before they are totally gone. - If you could collaborate with anyone (living or dead) who would it be?Without a doubt it would be Matt Doughty of Onell Design. He's such a nice guy with an amazing ability to create whole worlds in his mind. We've hinted around working together several times in the past, but time has never really allowed it. Matt is truly a one-of-a-kind type of guy, and it would be an honor to work with him.
- Business: Monsterforge
- Store: Monsterforge
- Facebook: Monsterforge
- Twitter: @monsterforge
- deviantArt: monsterforge
Coming back tomorrow to see who's next in the Tic Top 5 hot seat.
April 29, 2013
Hot Wheels Fly In Cylon Raiders to SDCC
To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the 1978 TV series, Hot Wheels are releasing a 1:64 scale Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider! Featuring VUM finish and die-cast body and chassis, this detailed replica comes on a commemorative blister card recalling the look of the original packaging. This is must-have for die hard Battlestar fans or the perfect addition to any vintage TV series collection!
This product will be available for pre-order here June 4 and to be picked up at SDCC. But don't worry it will also be available for purchase at the show.
This product will be available for pre-order here June 4 and to be picked up at SDCC. But don't worry it will also be available for purchase at the show.
Kickstart Obos LTD
The Really Brothers need raise to enough funds for their new environmentally friendly Obos LTD series so they've taken them to Kickstarter. The characters will include Zombie Butter, Cloud Queen, Veggie King, Wasabi Thief, and a Mystery Character with each made of super sturdy high quality recycled paperboard.
If you'd like to have one or more of your own see Obos LTD and see them go into production make a pledge over at their Kickstarter page here.
"Obos are next-level innovative character toys. Each Obo toy comes filled with parts. You attach all the parts to make your Obo. What’s also cool about Obos is when you have more than one, you can swap their parts and make your own unique Obos!" - Really Brothers
Artist "Fight For Your Right" with Boxing Gloves
Toy Art Gallery is presenting “Fight For What’s Right”, Fight The City’s first annual custom boxing glove showcase.
“Fight For Your Right” features custom boxing gloves designed by the following artists: Angry Woebots, Abe Lincoln Jr, Alex Kirzhner, Bwana Spoons, Cope2, Dan Lizowski, DreS13, Frank Kozik, Indie184, Jay222, Jon Contino, Justin Carty, Kano, Kronk, Lou Pimentel, Lucky Nakazawa, Mca, Mike Jones, Ryan Mcguire, Sara Martin, Scarecrowoven, Shane Jessup, Shut NYC, Skinner, Skwak, Spanky Stokes, & Toofly
Showcase night is May 4 with a showing in New York city to follow May 9. For further information check out the Toy Art Gallery page here.
“Fight For What’s Right”, Fight The City’s first annual custom boxing glove showcase on Saturday May 4th, 2013 from 7pm-10pm. A showing in New York city will immediately follow on May 9th, 2013. Fight The City has partnered with talented artists from around the world to create unique one of a kind custom boxing gloves. Fight The City makes artist-driven gloves and gear to give fighters a choice of how to express themselves when they step into the ring. Taking this already crafted passion, and collaborating with the artists that inspire us only made sense. There will be showcasing a total of 40 gloves at this 1-night only events. Toy Art Gallery will be exhibiting and selling 10 pairs of gloves exclusively, while the remaining gloves will be auctioned off at the New York city showing on May 9th on Fight The City’s eBay page. A portion of all gloves proceeds benefit the Hoods to Woods Foundation. This foundation helps inner city kids get out to the wilderness to learn, grow, and become all they can be through outdoor activities such as snowboarding. This first of its kind event will be leading the way to Fight The City’s first ever limited edition boxing gloves from the twisted imagination of artist Scarecrowoven, known for his Ritual 3D deck series by Creature Skateboarding. Live music and the Grilled Cheese truck will be on hand to celebrate this special 1-night event." - Toy Art Gallery
“Fight For Your Right” features custom boxing gloves designed by the following artists: Angry Woebots, Abe Lincoln Jr, Alex Kirzhner, Bwana Spoons, Cope2, Dan Lizowski, DreS13, Frank Kozik, Indie184, Jay222, Jon Contino, Justin Carty, Kano, Kronk, Lou Pimentel, Lucky Nakazawa, Mca, Mike Jones, Ryan Mcguire, Sara Martin, Scarecrowoven, Shane Jessup, Shut NYC, Skinner, Skwak, Spanky Stokes, & Toofly
Showcase night is May 4 with a showing in New York city to follow May 9. For further information check out the Toy Art Gallery page here.
Steven the Bat Rocks the Night
The Midnight Metal GID 'Steven the Bat' produced by Super7 & designed by Bwana Spoons is a glow vinyl and painted with orange spray 5" figure that comes with his own tiny drum sticks so he can rock out at night.
Steven is also available in a Blod and Guts Red and both can be found at the Super7 Store here.
Steven is also available in a Blod and Guts Red and both can be found at the Super7 Store here.
New Weaponeers of Monkaa Bloodlust Series Invading Soon!
Images have been released of Spy Monkey Creations latest editions of the Weaponeers of Monkaa Bloodlust Series.
First is Weaponeers of Monkaa DX 'Bloodlust Umbreus', which is a deluxe Weaponeer figure featuring additional paint details, a full set of bonus heads, sword and sickle weapon and bonus Vac Metal ABS Accessories! Each figure includes 35 Glyos System Compatible black PVC and silver chrome ABS parts, and a matching trading card.
The other is Weaponeers of Monkaa Flaw the Obsidian Gohlem, the standard Weaponeer figure that includes a full set of bonus heads and sword and sickle accessories.
Each figure includes 31 Glyos System Compatible black PVC parts and a matching Trading Card. Figures and accessory packs as featured in the Bloodlust Storyline will go on sale May 1 at the here!
First is Weaponeers of Monkaa DX 'Bloodlust Umbreus', which is a deluxe Weaponeer figure featuring additional paint details, a full set of bonus heads, sword and sickle weapon and bonus Vac Metal ABS Accessories! Each figure includes 35 Glyos System Compatible black PVC and silver chrome ABS parts, and a matching trading card.
The other is Weaponeers of Monkaa Flaw the Obsidian Gohlem, the standard Weaponeer figure that includes a full set of bonus heads and sword and sickle accessories.
Each figure includes 31 Glyos System Compatible black PVC parts and a matching Trading Card. Figures and accessory packs as featured in the Bloodlust Storyline will go on sale May 1 at the here!
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