R.A.D.C.O.M. Engines GP TYPE 001 Microbus by Art of JeAA

John Eugene Atendido Avila aka JeAA shares with us his latest designer toy R.A.D.C.O.M. Engines GP TYPE 001 MICROBUS - where only 9 editions of this piece is exclusively available via his  coming in packed on a custom blister card, priced at US$80 per (inclusive shipping). Loving the entire look, including the packaging details = NICENESS!

Click on above image to view full array of images uploaded on my Facebook album.

"(This) will include No Ballz No Glory Pure Heart Flying Nimbus cloud for FREE which only the pure hearted ones can only see and touch, this is a concept art design. (I) will update more details soon. Email me through yelloweugene9@yahoo.com for inquiries."

Banksy Art Army figure from Mike Leavitt

Making it's debut at New York Comic Con recently (via the Toy Tokyo booth) was this BANKSY collectible figure from the Michael Leavitt’s Art Army series (thanks to Stephen Gates for the pic!). And while availability details are pending, Vinyl Pulse reports thusly:

"The vinyl Banksy Action Figure is limited to 1000 pieces and will retail $100. This piece roughly stands 8” tall and comes with a banana, rat bobby, Guantanamo Bay detainee, and Disneyland terrain."

MONSTO-FU figures from DEVILOBOTS

"Stressed" about what to gift me for Halloween? No worries folks, here's a little something for your considerations: MONSTO-FU figures from DEVILOBOTS (last featured) is currently available to purchase online via www.devilrobots.com.hk priced at US$7.90 per piece (*free shipping till end of October) featuring FRANKEN, DRACULA and MUMMY individually blister-carded 2" To-Fu figures, and I reckon one of the more "fun" Halloween-themed toy releases! Glad to be of service :)

OkTOYberfest 2013

OkTOYberfest is a custom toy show which opened Saturday, October 19, 2013, showcasing all new artwork from five (5) artists: Ardabus Rubber, Fuller Designs, JCRivera, Rocketboy & Shadoe Delgado, previews of select artwork are shown here:


(Above: Artwork by Rocketboy)


(Above: Artwork by Fuller Designs)


(Above: Artwork by Ardabus Rubber)
Presented by Royal Flesh Tattoo Gallery & Rotofugi & Atlas Brewing Company, OkTOYberfest also included a live raffle with a combination of unique prizes from Rotofugi, Royal Flesh Tattoo & more. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a local charitable foundation.

Folks interested in obtaining the online preview / presale can sign up here (FYI: an email was sent out on October 18th).


(Above: Artwork by JCRivera)

(Above: Artwork by Shadoe Delgado)

The Coming of Cheestroyer by Glenn Manders: WIP Artwork & Resin Pieces

Check out these WIP images of CHEESTROYER (last featured) coming soon from Glenn Manders of Bad Teeth Comics in Brisbane, Australia, featuring the above artwork from Glenn himself (for the print ad), as well resin pulls from Double Haunt - featured below - , along with the first painted Cheestroyer resin with Monster Kolor paints (and tamiya acrylic highlights).

I am drawn to this character design as it fuses a Cheeseburger and a (Ninja) Turtle haha ~ Further product details when I have them!

"Better Out Than In" by Banksy on the internet

From street art / graffiti, to public and mobile installations, to even "public performance art", Banksy's "Better Out Than In" residency in NYC has seen a gamut of genres being enacted by the elusive "artist", on the streets of New York City, and uploaded on the internet for a news-hungry world-wide-audience.

Regardless of your opinion of "his" work, there is no denying his ability to create news and have news of his artwork and actions being plastered on news sites, somewhat transcending the negativity of "illegal street art" (Mayor Bloomberg disagrees) into "newsworthy" soundbites. And utilizing social media platforms such as instagram @banksyny and YouTube channel - which leads to his website http://banksy.co.uk, featuring explanations for the images - wiretaps direct into the current cyber-psyche and helps provide a direct "visibility" to his work.

For folks around the world / on the other side of the world; we no longer need the news sources to let us enjoy / partaketh of, and follow his works, IMHO.



One aspect of this coverage, which I find myself enjoying, is that the images showcased are of the FINAL RESULT. No work-in-progress snaps to bury or burden attention spans, but only a single image of the final piece (two sizes of, if you view via his website versus instagram) and a minimum of accompanying text - letting the piece "speak" for itself (methinks). "Consistency" is key though, as constant display of images no doubt had been planned and organized, and THAT has my kudos as well!

The thing is, in the recent past, not many practitioners showcased their process ala WIPs, but then the floodgates opened and EVERYONE showed off their WIPs, and inevitably the uniqueness begins to run dry in a sea of images, doesn't it?

Nevertheless, I will continue to - and I suspect many others - follow his "art-making-activities" for the month of October, for his "Better In Than Out" residency in NYC, the completion of journey, which may well be a piece of "art" being perpetrated as well.

The Reveal of Blood Thirst & Rotting Reaper Corse

By now, "Strange Days" would have launched at Toy Art Gallery (circa Oct 19) and we'll no doubt be seeing event images soon (I'll be waiting for the inevitable video coverage, as TAG is always good at providing) … meanwhile, here's a look at the two vinyl figures launched at the group art show - with the above being the BLOOD THIRST piece from Brent Nolasco (his first production vinyl, and he's a doozy!)

Check out below posted pics of ROTTING REAPER CORPSE by Michael Pro, which includes additional zombie figures & accessories, and a "sidekick"!


Loving the bipedal-kaiju direction of the sculpts, with both these guys joining Pal Kaiju's Pollen Kaiser on the TAG production-shelf!

STRANGE DAYS runs through November 6th, so you still have a chance to check out the exhibit, and stay tuned for availability info of the pieces on TAG's online shop!

Event Images from Monster Ball Launch @ Artotel Thamrin

"Live" images of the MONSTER BALL Launch @ Artotel Thamrin, Jakarta (thanks to Marine Ramdhani of My Tummy Toys!) - where 3 x Monster Ball colorways were on display, including the first public preview of the BLACK Edition (expect a December 2013 release for that), and a Purple custom by Darbotz himself.

Check out further images HERE on my Facebook album!

Resins & Prints by Peter Kato for Arts Gowanus Open Studios (Oct 19-20)

Peter Kato has been seriously gearing up for the weekend's "Arts Gowanus Open Studios" event (Saturday & Sunday Noon-6pm), which includes a visit to his studio, and the chance to pick up some exclusives made specifically for the showing, including JETS Good Guy & Bad micro resin figures, 66 FrightBite One-Offs, "Frightbite Snake Dancing" 5x7 linocut print (limited to 15pcs) and of course, a chance to check out his studio space, in which he had slaved months over!

Check www.artsgowanus.org for the directory and address. If I were able to, I would be banging down his studio door myself! Have a fab showing, Peter!

SlumberBean by Sam Hadley x Creo Design

PRODUCT PRESS: "Slumber x Creo Design are proud to present the long awaited release of the SlumberBean 'Flavour Friends' series.

SlumberBean was originally created by illustrator Sam Hadley, also known as Slumber in 2010. The Slumberbean already stars in a series of illustrated prints but now he's ready to snooze around your home in a new limited series of Art Figures called 'Flavour Friends'. SlumberBean features in the Pictoplasma Character Compendium, and has been exhibited in Bristol, Berlin and Madrid.

Cast in Creo Design’s unique PU resin and sitting 5 inches tall, SlumberBean has been hand crafted, cast and painted to perfection by Creo Design. He even comes tucked-up in his own bean can with an exclusive label designed by Slumber. The SlumberBean & Friends are now waiting to relax anywhere you like."


The first edition 'Original Flavour' drops Friday november 1st at mid day GMT from www.slumberbean.com for £30 Ex shipping. Each Flavour is limited to 20pcs. The first edition of Original Flavour will be 10 pcs with 10 more to follow.

Frankenstein's Monster Cavey for Halloween

A Little Stranger offers up a swell Halloween-themed FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER CAVEY! And next to him is "Dr Frankenstein Cavey" - who is NOT available for to buy - but can be had as a one-off prize in their Halloween Cavey dress up competition (check put the flyer below for details).

PRODUCT PRESS: "Frankenstein’s Monster Cavey is made from ghoulish green fleece with a hand cut felt details, and hand painted stitches. Frankenstein’s Monster Cavey is limited to 50 numbered pieces, comes with a purple enamel Cavey badge and a Cavey Cube and is £16. Frankenstein’s Monster Cavey will go on sale in the Cavey shop on Thursday October 31st at 8pm London time."

Baby Horns Series 1 Special Version BLACK by hands In Factory

Teased here are a trio of figurines dubbed "Special Version BLACK" of BABY HORNS SERIES#1 from Hands In Factory is limited to 50pcs each design, and is scheduled for a release October 25th @ Fifty Fifty, Seoul, Korea - the venue for the "BLACK" Exhibition from Hands in Factory.

Neither price nor availability mentioned for these pieces designed by Uptempo Lee, but if their earlier Baby Horn release was any indication of their quality of play, then this will indeed be a release to look forward to, IMHO!

"Trickertreat" Android Mini Release for Halloween

I admit I am somewhat smitten by this "Trickertreat" Android Mini designed by Gary Ham, giving the Jack'o'Lantern a complete Pumpkin-treatment, with duo-faces no less!

The item will see a release first via the Dead Zebra Shop via two timings, starting at 11AM (EDT) on Monday, October 21st and again at 11PM (EDT). Price is an affordable US$10 per, so do check in with your fav retailers for availability as well.

Diamond's PREVIEWS Feature Exclusive Sofubi Batman and Joker in Vintage Style

Listed on Diamond's PREVIEWS catalog is a new pair of Sofubi Batman and Joker collectible figures, with a distinct "vintage" style! Both are priced at SRP: $79.99, and you can check out page 457 of October's PREVIEWS and pre-order them at your local comic book shop. The figures are scheduled to release in late February, 2014.

PRODUCT PRESS: "The DC Heroes Sofubi Batman Figure is a PREVIEWS Exclusive item standing at 9 ¾ in. tall, and comes with a removable facemask, showing off Bruce Wayne’s identity. The DC Heroes Sofubi Joker Figure is also 9 ¾ in. tall and made from Sofubi, while holding to the iconic look of the Joker through dress and facial features."

Tongueless Gohst [ASSEMBLY] 1.1 by FERG x Rotofugi

Tongueless Gohst [ASSEMBLY]1.1 is released via rotofugi.com - featuring a new white "Gohst" Suqadt from Ferg x Playge. Limited to 200pcs, you start with the base figure itself (which is priced at US$90) and begin building up your accessories listed here, which includes apparels (for the toy), bags, pouches, and weapons. Pretty exciting, as the base figure features the new articulated arms, for better possibility with the weapons. I love me sum toys with "playability".

As well 15 x "Built by Ferg" pieces have been put together by Ferg himself - and made available here - featuring one-off builds using rare, modded or otherwise unique clothing and weaponry. But alas, they are only available via lottery.

Les Viandares by McBess x Kidrobot

Oh my. This is quite the gorgeousness, isn't it? Who could resist inked-ladies, especially sultry ones designed by McBess? Releasing soon this 10-inch tall "Les Viandares" with Kidrobot, and the accompanying illustration provides a splendid visual comparison, with the collectible piece nigh desirable indeed!

I like it that the lady behind took on a pleasant smile versus the original illustration's, giving it a nice juxtaposition against the foreground babe. Good call!

Current blog-sponsor Outland Toys has it listed priced at €184.99 … unfortunately a tad too rich for my blood … and just when I plonked down some serious cyber-cash for a Half-Mermaid too …

Hot Toys' "Secret Base" Launched and Opened for Business!

Business MUST be booming for Hot Toys, as they've just announced the opening of a brand new Hong Kong Official Retail Store dubbed "SECRET BASE"! Located in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, the space environment smacks immediately of a pseudo-space station drenched heavily in sci-fi, with display shelves filled with Hot Toys products, and looking quite the nerd-drool, IMHO. Looks like days of "Toys Hunter" in CDMA Building is but an end of a bygone era .. at the very least in my own personal 1/6-collecting memory... heh.

Officially launched October 14th, here are snaps of the space to gawk at, and as well head-on to their location dedicated Facebook-page for further peeps at space and products!