New Wood Idols from Amanda Visell, with the focus on Disney characters this time, my fav being Dumbo (daawww) who measures 12x10x5 and is priced at US$800.00 - well, how much do you think faux flying elephants cost? LOL
There's the Witch (from Snow White, complete with apple), Cruella (from "101 Dalmations") and Captain Hook (from "Peter Pan" - and I know all these by heart, no research needed LOL), and finally Eeyore with removable tail (buddy of "Winnie The Pooh"). These are one-of-a-kind original sculptures, hand painted, hand sculpted in custom box - available via myswitchero.com for US$800 each.
One of the more memorable happenings in the inevitable Art Toy Culture versus Star Wars history, is The Vader Project, helmed by DKE Toys, which resulted in a spectacular series of customized 1:1 scaled Darth Vader helmets seen in a series of shows and exhibitions, culminating in an Auction and published in a Catalog(which I do not own, but one day will find a way to … one day …), and by which every other project thusly, has since been compared and referenced to.
Seen on display at last weekend's Star Wars Day Jakarta, was this mirror-ball-styled severed Vader-head on show at the Art Project" exhibition arena. Titled "Darth Goes to the Disco", it was by contemporary artist Wiyoga Muhardanto, and while this was not a wholly "original" concept, it was a nice dash of reminiscence to be had, IMHO :)
And I have a feeling Darth is a "Earth, Wind and Fire" sorta guy, no? Heh :)
"A Kaiju Romance" is a series of illustrations from Chris Lee featuring "the Gamera and Godzilla franchises falling in love in unexpected ways" - each rendered and printed on a 5x5" (12.7x12.7cm) card, hand-signed by the artist.
Priced at US$10 per, you can choose your own designs with the drop-down menu at the purchase page. I had initially baulked at the size of the print when I opened the envelope, but the sheer awesomeness of the image more than made up for it LOL
Why Castella Natalia is the awesomeness - Reason #1:
Why Castella Natalia is the awesomeness - Reason #2:
These were a complete surprise and delight, and you
have my humblest and sincerest THANK YOU, Castella!
Ben Spencer's latest figure, Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier drops at noon CDT on 05.24.13 for US$85 each, exclusively from The Galaxxor Online Store - limited to an edition of 5 and will never be released in this colorway ever again.
>"He features 3 points of magnetic articulation (waist and shoulders), as well as a blunderbuss accessory, which can be held in his hand or magnetically mounted on his hip or back. The added element of the magnetic articulation adds a really cool "play" value to The Hippo Titan Soldier, which is an exciting new thing for my toys. It's also worth noting that the magnet system is completely compatible with all ManOrMonster? figures, including the awesome Warlords of Wor line."
Sgt. Krugg was designed, sculpted and mashed up by Ben Spencer and engineered and produced in resin by ManOrMonster? Studios.
Two more toy exclusives for May's Toy Mafia event has since been revealed (adding to Micro Kaiju Negorapreviously featured) with the introduction of an All-Black ALAVAKA from Devilboy - with this 4" tall figurine casted in shiny black sofubi and in an edition of 15 figures, priced at US$45 each.
Also revealed are the Toy Mafia Exclusive Roid Randy - in pink and black. In an edition of 10 figures (5 in each colorway), these 6" tall creatures are hand-casted in solid resin and features 4 points of articulation. Price is US$65 per.
Remaining pieces, if any, will be available on the Clutter Webstore on Monday, May 27th at 12pm EST.
Erick Scarecrow shares with us two new releases for this week, starting with the above "Lurker Midori" = a ESC x Frombies Crossover figure, limited to 16pcs and priced at US$50, while shown below is the "2 Tails Galactic Ginza" - limited to only 2pcs, and retailing for US$250 each. Head on over to the ESC online store to score them when they are released May 24th @ 11am EST.
Oh dear. Funko x Disney is going all out to snatch your wallets with their offerings tempting you, with availability for "Pop! Disney: Series 5" scheduled for a June 27th release! From classic to current cartoons (and even "live action" films), to even recent Pixar favorites, can you name the movies they are in? (No looking at the box-titles, no cheating! lol)
This Friday May 24th will see the opening of Triclops Studio's "R.A.M.P.A.G.E. x B.A.S.T.A.R.D." exhibition @ RAMPAGE STUDIOS in Japan - featuring Triclop's B.A.S.T.A.R.D. toy line, resins and vinyl. Opening party starts 7PM, while on-line sales start Monday 5/27. Some previews are show above, and you can check out more info via rampage-toys.blogspot.jp.
"After Star Trek IV, the crew of the Enterprise needed more whales, so they came back to San Francisco again, except this time it's an alternate universe where Reagan's Star Wars defense initiative from the 80's is coming to fruition as the Death Star nears completion (superlaser already fully operational). Star Wars is our military … It's Star Trek vs. Star Wars in the skies over San Francisco!" (via)
One of the key exhibits at last weekend's Star Wars Day Jakarta was the "Art of Star Wars Photography" display by Seno Haryo, which saw enlarged images of his toy-photos - once seen online - now framed for all to gawk at! I am a huge fan of toy-photography and the 1/6th hobby, so this was a real treat.
As well the central walkway between the panels showcased the 1/6th-scaled figures used in the photography. My apologies for not having too much snaps of those, as I would literally be making a fool of what I captured thru my camera-lens, as compared to what Seno has achieved!
And for that matter, it would do you well to check out www.photomotion-online.com to see more of Seno's work, as my snaps here seem "obligatory" in comparison hahaha
Tanin Tumth of Ministry of Kongz (www / Facebook) updates us on his upcoming KRUZZILLA vinyl figure with these snaps, since my last teaser feature. Expect these 4.5" tall vinyl figures to drop soon-ish (available here for US$26 each), as well stay tuned for a review on TOYSREVIL in a couple of weeks' time too! Thanks Tanin!
WHAT: "THE KRUZZILLA was inspired by Thai Mythical Bird KHRUT (or Garuda) and KING KONG…"
Launching Friday, May 31st, 2013 at the SubUrban Gallery in New Jersey, is the GI JOE TRIBUTE SHOW - where SubUrban Toys and Tenacious Toys have teaming up to present a custom toy show based on the recently released GI Joe mini figure platform by The Loyal Subjects.
Be on the lookout for works from 30 artists contributing about 100 customized GI Joe figures to the show. We've had an earlier feature, and posted today are more (from images culled via the events Facebook page / further event info via).
(Above-Left: customs by James Fuller / see more here / Above-Right: Evilos)
(Above: 3 x custom GI Joes by Shawn Wigs)
(Above: "Rep-Killian" by Dave Webb / this is his 2nd submission)
(Above: trio of customs from WE WILL NOT BE A WASTED TALENT / @WSTDTLNT)
(Above: "Conscious and Temptation" by Liz Sanquiche aka Blazon Brikhaus)
Participating artists include: Les Schettkoe / Forces of Dorkness / Blazon Brikhaus / Dead Hand Toys / Ian Ziobrowski / Carson Catlin / Cash Cannon / Shawn Wigs / Miss Zukie / JC Rivera / Juan Muniz / Mark Maher / Nasty Neil / ChipSoup / Mr. Munk / Nati513 / NEMO / AVES / Don P / Evilos / JFury / Fuller / Matt A* / Jay222 / DeeTen / Billy Roids / Rusted Halo / Joe Scarano / Dave Webb / Tasha Zimich / Bryan Collins / Jacob JAMS / Jason Chalker / KiD iNK iNDUSTRiES / Mike Die / Cash Cannon.
Releasing this Friday, May 24th, is the POP BOMB Edition of Nathan Hamill's CURIOSITY resin figure! Exact drop time is at 12PM CST online via nathanhamill.bigcartel.com, and as well physically at Comicpalooza, in Houston, Texas!
Limited to only 5 pieces, they are priced at US$80 per and is a 5" Tall Translucent/Opaque Resin designed by Nathan, sculpted by Julie B. and produced by Oni Creations. Looks a good licking, don't it? :pppp
"Anthology of the Abysmal" is a solo exhibition by ZERO @ Chan Hampe Galleries (Raffles Hotel Arcade, Unit #01-20/213), happening May 9 to May 26, 2013. I managed to snag some snaps before heading off to Jakarta, and they seen in the video slideshow above, and as well THIS Facebook album. For imagery of the artwork itself, check put THIS dedicated album.
ZERO is part of the local collective known as "RSCLS (he set it up actually) and is primarily known for their Street / Urban Art. A look thru his bloodspot sees a myriad of aesthetics and styles, but retains his iconic depiction and portraiture.
Armed with his BA(HONS) in Fine Arts and his tenacity for social commentary, Zulkarnaen Othman had embarked to depict a series of self-portraits utilizing the traditional mediums of street artists: aerosol paints and stenciling work - for this show - which you can see the making-of-scenes in the swish video below. And the effect is mesmerizing, as it is viscerally scratching at your subconsciousness.
"Anthology of the Abysmal" exhibits thru May 26th, 2013.
Included in the video is also a look at the launch of his show, and his "tagging" on the window display at Chan Hampe Galleries.
Check out this splendid set of six postcards from Luke Chueh (purchasable here for US$11.95) featuring 5" X 7" versions of "I Asked For Scrambled", the 3 x "Revenge Of The Dish" (which was derived from bootlegged imagery from Luke's in the first place LOL), and the 2 sushi images that were exclusive prints when Luke was doing his book signing tour for "Bearing The Unbearable". Really nice set and a viable option in lieu of the print, IMHO.
From customizer David Kraig comes WOLVERINE - whom started out as a 4" Munny, with the finished piece now standing about 5.5". You'd be hard-pressed to recognize the base piece from this spectacular sculpt, IMHO. And David also mentioned that he used "really stainless steal" for his blades/claws! Amazing, Much?
I am not wholly sure of this piece was spoken for, but you could always commission David for one, yeh? Would be swellcool to see a "Old Man Logan: version tho! Check out more of his work via www.davidkraig.com and his online store.
From Jeremy Dale aka Valleydweller comes "Saved by Samus" = a painting he did for Gallery 1988's "Old School Video Game Art Show" in September of 2011. In the aftermath of the recent tornado disaster in Oklahoma, Jeremy was moved to list this painting on Ebay, with the proceeds meant to aid relief work.
"It features Earthworm Jim being carried out of rubble by Samus Aran from Metroid. The original intent of the piece was to play up that Jim had a crush on her. In light of the recent tornado disaster in Oklahoma, I hope that it becomes a bit more about the rescue itself.
I'm listing this on Ebay starting at $25 to cover materials, and everything beyond that I will donate to the Red Cross." ~adds Jeremy.
Jeremy also adds: "If you don't want the painting and want to help, feel free to click through and give the Red Cross some cash."
A "surprising" showcase at the recent weekend's Star Wars Day Jakarta's "Art Project", was the display of David The Killer's resin figure! Recently teased, the resin figure donned it's Storm Trooper helmet for his public display debut! Yes, it has two interchangeable heads :)
Dubbed "DTK", the figure had an Ultraman "toy" grasped in one hand, while the other had a stick of cigarette - both vices of David - who mentioned: "…for those who are asking, yes this will be made for sale in the future, still figuring out some colours and concepts, thanks for the support guys!"
DTK was on display next to the illustration by Fredy Chandra (Shown bottom-right). Stay tuned for further product and availability updates, folks!
3A Toys will be releasing Atlas + P-body (from PORTAL 2) on May 25th, 2013 at 9:00am Hong Kong time - available online via www.bambalandstore.com. There will be an exclusive BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE 2-Figure Set priced at US$340, while singles of ATLAS and P-body is priced at US$190 each.
This is a pre-order. Singles will be offered to retailers at a later date but the 2-Figure Set is exclusive to Bambaland only. Images seen in the slideshow video above were made available in a special 3AVOX. The video shown below features the boot up sequence for P-body and ATLAS' optical light-up sensor display. (The flickering you see is due to the video camera and is not indicative of the final product.)
FIGURE SPECIFICATIONS:
- ATLAS is approximately 27.5 cm (10.8″) in height
- P-body is approximately 30.5 cm (12″) in height
- ATLAS and P-body each need 1 x CR2 battery to power their Optical Sensor light-up feature
- Portal Devices need 2 x AG4 batteries
- Each character comes with their own Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device
- The Portal Devices are removable and not permanently attached to the characters
- Each character features illuminated Optical Sensor displays with animated boot-up sequence
- Both figures feature torso sections that are removable from their bodies
- The eyelids on each character can be manually opened or closed to create different expressions
First we had the splendid Snake-Eyes, then the spectacular Storm Shadow, now we have ROADBLOCK in 1/6th-scale from Hot Toys! From the live-action feature film G.I. Joe Retaliation, I'm still not convinced about the headsculpt-likeness to actor Dwayne Johnson, with this looking a bit "vacuous" (to put it "exceedingly mildly") … or perhaps we/I are/am too used to the crocked eye-brow stance of "The Rock" … nevertheless, the military gear is top-notch, but then again Hot Toys had always been fantastic with their military accessories, IMHO.
Check with your fav retailers for availability and pricing, and feel free to check out THIS Facebook album for more snaps!
FYI: Sideshow Toys has it priced at US$219.99 per, for a December 2013 estimated ship-date.
PRESS: 'In view of the popularity of the Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow collectible figure, Hot Toys is proud to present a new addition to our MMS series from the action packed G.I. Joe Retaliation - the 1/6th scale Roadblock Collectible Figure. Roadblock is a force to be reckoned with and the Cobra should think twice before taking on the great one.
Based on the iconic brand from Hasbro, the movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock in the movie, featuring a highly detailed head sculpt, finely tailored costume and weapons.' ~via Hot Toys.
With the latest album by Daft Punk released just (check out the unboxing video of their own box-set!), Tamashii Nation USA has announced the launch of pre-orders for the S.H.Figuarts Daft Punk figures to go up May 22nd! (Check with your fav retailers for availability tho). With a SRP of US$44.90 each, the 15cm tall articulated figure features 7 sets of hands, with a November/December 2013 release. Here be some snaps to tempt you folks with (to add to my previous showcased ones)!
PRESS: "Appropriately timed with the group's new album announcement and supervised by the artists themselves, high-end action figures of Daft Punk have been confirmed for release under the S.H.Figuarts advanced action figure series from Bandai Japan’s premium collector's label, Tamashii Nations! The total figure height is approximately 15cm, and as with all S.H.Figuarts figures, these Daft Punk figures feature precise articulation for recreation of a variety of poses. The helmet areas will feature a shiny metallic finish for enhanced realism."
