I'm so looking forward to this show that I'm posting about it a little early, I just can't help myself. Billy- Blamo's 5th Annual Custom Show is coming! I'm obsessed with my Billy figure and I love him as a platform for customizers... [ read more ]
With all the energy spent prepping for DCon and our Hustle and Hype show, it's nice to be able to kick back and go see all the hard work other people have been doing. Tonight at Toy Art Gallery is the opening of 'Artists Assemble' show featuring over 50 artists... [ read more ]
Custom toys + Paul Frank is an awesome combination all by itself, but throw in Toy Art Gallery's amazing celebration skills, a DJ, a food truck, an all-Julius pop-up shop, and over 50 of the best artists... [ read more ]
Like clockwork the new Dunny series is leaked, and the biggest problem I have when the designs are leaked by Kidrobot is that a 2D illustration never does them justice. People are going to love/hate them for months until the series drops, and... [ read more ]
Those brits know how to have a good time, especially that Sneaky Raccoon who's putting on another custom toy show at Kidrobot - London. The last show 'Tales From The Sneaky Crypt' had a Halloweenish theme to it, the newest show "Sneaky Snow Ball'... [ read more ]
A new round of Podgonauts are coming, and this time they're sending up Virgil ... it's not really his name but I wanted to make an obscure movie reference. He's actually the first of coming Monkey Podgonauts, this edition in Jumpsuit Orange.... [ read more ]
Cris Rose has released yet another newsletter exclusive series of Sprogs titled 'Sky Blue Mechanics'. This edition of 5 has a 9" wingspan and features four 'Radcliffe' versions and a single chase 'Raymond' version. Cris is offering these to his newsletter subscribers right now, but if any remain they'll be up in his shop next week. If you've been looking for a piece from Cris, I highly suggest you subscribe to his newsletter over at crisrose.co.uk and follow him on twitter @crisr to get first crack at some of his customs. If you're on his newsletter and you want one you better check your inbox quick.... [ read more ]
This month has been Toy Art Gallery's first full year in it's new location on Melrose, and to celebrate they've invited 50+ artists to create exclusive editions, one-of-a-kind custom toys and works of art, limited edition apparel, and more. The 'TAG Anniversary Show' will open it's doors Saturday 9/15 starting at 7pm and it will run until 10pm. Not sure exactly which of the artists listed below will be on-hand at the event, but it will definitely be worth checking out. For more info or directions visit toyartgallery.com... [ read more ]
It seems the Podgonauts found their way to the planet Sriracha, and unfortunately took a taste. These ultra-cute, super limited custom Sprog collaboration between PodgyPanda and Cris Rose will be dropping on Thursday Sept. 13th at 18:00 London time. Retailing for $140 each and limited to just three pieces, these hand-cast, hand-painted customs won't last too long. Be sure to check out podgypanda.bigcartel.com for the drop.... [ read more ]
For those people unfamiliar with what I'm talking about, back in November I made a newspost calling for artists to participate in an upcoming book we wanted to produce titled 'Deconstructing Designer Toys'. In this book, toy customizers would submit some of their work, and then as part of the submission they would describe the process for one of their pieces ... triumphs, difficulties, etc. Hopefully, making this a bit more than a typical toys/portfolio book with pretty pictures. We put the book together in about 6-7 weeks from start to finish, in order to hit a July 2012/SDCC release date. Well, it looks like our release date is around early 2013 so we're trying to explore our options.... [ read more ]
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