Oct 1 #toysroundup #onTOYSREVIL

Here's a look at a sculpture-piece from Josh Keyes, to be officially releases on October 8th for pre-order on toyqube.com as well as Joshkeyes.com at $265.00ea. Titled "LIFTED II", this sized 6" H (152mm) x 4"W (102mm) x 4" D (102mm) is in an edition of 350pcs, with each coming signed & numbered certificate of authenticity, with an estimated ship date on January 2014.


Available October 24th at retailers is Pop! Star Wars: Series 4 from Funko, featuring the above cuties, including even Jar Jar Binks! and you don't need to go looking for them in "a galaxy far, far away..." - go check in with your fav retailers for availability.


Luke’s Toy Store Reveals Exclusive OMFG! Series 3 Colorway in Metallic Gold. In a limited run of 200 figures and is expected to arrive the first week of November, the full series is available for preorder from Luke’s Toy Store for $10.99, or as a combo pack that includes both Series 2 and Series 3 for $17.99.


"Vicious Plush" is a fun new line of stuffed toys of untamed animals with a killer look. Something a bit different coming from the stuffed toy industry!

Created by Natalie & Natasha at NatsToys, check out their Kickstarter page to consider backing this plush series.


The Disarticulators presents the debut of Meadowknight‘s A.M.P (Amusing Mini Paranormals) mini figure series. On show are 4 hand crafted designs of Alien Ghost Worm, King Crumpet, Beast Blossom and series figure head, Big Rad Wolf.

"...the unlikely bunch have been cast up in a keshi-style rubber by the Disarticulators‘ Tru:Tek, coming in super limited “preview” runs in both Flesh and the Rampage exclusive Neon Green for the event. Packed as singles with some beautiful header art by Meadow herself, any leftovers can be expected to touch down in the Rampage store at some point next week (pricing TBC)… Those looking to pick up A.M.P stateside first hand will be glad to know that the quartet will be making an appearance at NYCC next month, with a general release planned for early November. Stay tuned for more info soon!"

Jeremy Madl showcases prototypes of his upcoming 6-inch tall x 8 points articulated MODERN HERO, with a tentative drop circa NYCC 2013. More info as I get them.

"Botober 2013" Begins October 1st (Daily Instagram Robot Project)

"BOTOBER" is 31 days of robots on Instagram starting October 1st, helmed by Dacosta! - who is inviting folks to join in on the robot uprising and show their "robot love", with daily posting of their drawings. "They don't have to do everyday but they can if they want to go all the way." -added Dacosta!

Drawings can be digital or analogue. The only rules are:
(1) It has to be a robot. Drawn by yourselves.
(2) All drawings should be Hashtaged #botober (they can include @chocolatesoop in the description)
(3) Have fun with it.

I loved what he did last year, and hope to be a part of this this year, although I know I am hardly in his league hahaha … here is my own #sketchery submission (done at my dad's bedside in the hospital):

Oct 1 #customsroundup #onTOYSREVIL

"Psycho-Machine" from Patient No.6 is a new project, and is currently listed on IndieGoGo for crowd-funding.

"The project is called «PSYCHO-MACHINE" and it displays my vision of psychiatry in general. This project made in the kaiju style and displays my vision of psychiatry in general - is an ugly creature that destroys, cuts, mowing down all life in its path… This machine is designed to meet the needs government officials and Justice. In this world, visualized almost everything, but not this… I done what nobody has done before me ..This is 9 inches limited edition resin figure, available for pre-order in 6 variants…"

Plaseebo shares with us snaps of his submission for Toy Karma 4, with this piece titled "Congress Babble".

"The main piece I will have in this years show is from my ongoing "Great American Kaiju" series that is inspired by REAL MONSTERS. The thrust of this work, is to give visual focus to our self-serving congress that is tearing apart the very fabric of the American democracy. This is a one of a kind piece in hand cast resin with fabric. Eleven inches high." - Bob Conge.

From @dethbecomesyou comes Androids customized to look like Daleks from "Dr Who", each priced at us$80 shipped within the US and us$90 for international - currently available for pre-order via emailing deth@undeadandroid.com.

"The Daleks are 5 1/2 inches tall and hate iProducts. Each one is made from a whole android mini vinyl figure and my sculpt(cast in resin). Copper and gold make up the standard edition paint job. Each is also battle damaged (from battles with the now exterminated Apples) Every pre-order comes with one nicely toasted apple." -Murderously, Deth Becomes You

"After seeing the new Percy Jackson film, I got inspired to make a cyclops or four. Each cyclops is made from a micro munny base and has a glass eye. Airbrushed painted bodies are covered with little leather garb and a skull necklace sits around the neck. They are $50 each and up for sale right now." -says Michael Schultz aka Necro Monkey

Sander Dinkgreve of Flawtoys shares with us a look at his sold-out "Android 'Tree Life' Series 1", with word that he has started on the second series, which will be sold at the Urban Vinyl Daily booth upcoming D-con.


Custom by Bruscolino done on a resin toy by Bol23 named "LALLO".



Jon-Paul Kaiser does JUDGE DREDD and JUDGE DEATH on 8-inch tall Munnys, and these commissioned pieces look amazing, especially the GID Judge Death! Someone needs to make these into production pieces, and I mean it!

"Master Bing The Fortune Teller" by Paul Shih Available Now!

Following my earlier reveal and post of Paul Shih's latest resin offering, here's closer look at MASTER BING, The Fortune Teller - currently available online for purchase at US$45 + Shipping per!

"Master Bing the Fortune Teller is specialized in 'Kau Cim' & baking, he will tell your future and give you best psychic advice! Fortune Teller is limited to 20 cookies only, hand cast resin toys, each come with a fortune message inside the toy…"

Angry Woebot Prints for #NYCC

Two slices of splendid artwork from Aaron "Angry Woebots" Martin, to be made into PRINTS available at New York ComicCon, with the above from Art Whino, while the below piece - aptly titled "TOTOWOE" - will be released by … hhmmm need to get back to you folks about that tho ;p

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…while hardly a period for 'celebrations', I nevertheless decided to treat myself to some self-bought prezzies for my birthday (last Friday), simply because I needed to invigorate myself, rather than delve deeper into despair …

And while it would have been utterly poetic to have purchased 44 items = indicating my years alive on this mortal coil (and no I ain't no young buck here, sorry to shatter your image of moir p) - I instead snagged some economically priced items, to quell my turbulent toy-desires, which included 3 x Bootleg Lego CHIMA gachapons (what's up with the Doraemon in one of the capsules tho?), a classic-styled "Brick Game" (yet to slot in the batteries ;p), a couple of carded Hot Wheels I chanced upon today, and a "Kuromi" shampoo-bottle … yes, you read that right the first time.

Total damage = SGD$22.60 ... I could still afford that ... it is nearly the cost of taxi transport from Pasir Ris to Singapore General Hospital a single trip, and no, that does not mean I visit Dad less one day, don't be silly ;p

Hey, if I can't make myself "happy", how could I even begin to make others happy?

Season One of "Gatchaman Crowds" Anime Ends

GATCHAMAN CROWDS ended it's first season on episode 12, and I am frankly left somewhat perturbed and ultimately unimpressed. Not that I abhor any ill-will towards re-envisioning, but perhaps this would serve better if not viewed in reference to the name-sake, IMHO.

The storyline waned somewhat in the middle, and picked up steam near the end, most possibly because we get to see all Gatchaman suits in action (as short as they were featured), even the series villain "Berg-Katze" got to show it's! Still would not mind it if they were made into action figures tho ;p

Watch "Gatchaman Crowds" on crunchyroll.com (US-based viewers) and/or gogoanime.com (watchable for Asia).

At the very least we still have the show's opening theme ("Crowds" by WHITE ASH / Full version here) and closing theme ("INNOCENT NOTE" by Uchida Maaya) to remember by, and this post would serve as a "closure" to my "Introductory" feature post :)

Sept 29 #mediaroundup #onTOYSREVIL

Here's a look at Series 2 of NECA's "Pacific Rim" figures (image via Aaron Liu) - featuring the Kaiju Leatherback, a Battle Damaged Gypsy Danger, and Striker Eureka. Having missed scoring the first series, my desire for this has waned … although hopefully one day they'll ALL be readily available.


I've not been on top of the upcoming Michael Bay-directed Transformers movie - now with a name "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" (seen above) - but since then, dude has been constantly posting images on his instagram @michaelbay, including the below image of Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, and Jack Reynor on the set of Transformers 4 (Photo by Andrew Cooper).



MARVEL releases an animated teaser video showcasing the movie title for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron", apparently showcased circa SDCC, but only now revealed online. Think I'll patiently wait for the movie's actual trailer to be excited, thanks.


Further reasons to watch "Marvel's Thor: The Dark World" presented in this video featurette (partial sarcasm mixed in with thinly-veiled interest from yours truly ;p) … And it only just twigged "Heimdall" is actually "Stacker Pentecost" from "Pacific Rim", played by actor Idris "We Are Cancelling The Apocalypse" Elba hahahaaaa. Also check out the "Malekith" character poster posted below - both of which are a sight more impressive than the earlier movie poster itself, I have to say.



I have not seen a single episode of "Breaking Bad", and can hardly any excitement the series has mustered thus far, and has gripped an entire population of peoples, or so it seems. Nevertheless, being able to see folks adapting the television series into a variety of commercial constructs, has been pretty interesting thus far.

Case in point is this HEISENBERG bust by Christopher Genovese, for which they are currently made-to-order for US$100 on Etsy (white plaster version), $150 for bronze-finished plaster and $250 for life-like finish , or via contacting Chris directly at Chrisanchovies@gmail.com.

"I made this bust in the classical style of a king or emperor, which I think is the most appropriate way to remember Heisenberg, as opposed to an action figure for example. This is the last week before Breaking Bad is over and I hope you will consider spreading the word about this unique item."

This could have been featured in a #printroundup, but in anticipation of the series finale, check out Marko Manev’s new entry to his Noir series, “Heisenberg”.

Priced at US$35 for a sized 13 x 19 inches Giclee print on velvet rag paper - this timed edition print will go on sale at Bottleneckgallery.com starting at 8pm eastern and ending at midnight Sunday September 29th.

Seen @ Super Festival 63

Anybody ready for "Super Festival 63"? I love it when festivals and conventions happen on a Sunday, because everything seems so … "festive"! No massive rush, no specific time to adhere to, just leisurely perusing the aisles and picking up what catches your eye and fancy … aaaahhh yes, the blissful lies … NOW GO-RUN-WITH-LIGHTNING-SPEED TO GRAB WHAT YOU WANT FASTFAST BEFORE IT GETS SOLD OUTOUT!

Ahem. Pardon me for that. Now here are some snaps of tables from a variety of people at "Super Festival 63", happening today Sunday, at


Blackbook Toy table sees the release of "Rebirth" Edition of David Flores' DEATHEAD S'MURK, along with the reveal of the 2nd drop for BBT's first anniversary: the "Redrum" Edition of Frank Kozik's A Clockwork Carrot! Nigo adds: "Official release would be Oct 11th, but we are accepting special pre-orders at Super Festival today!"


(Above) Cometdebris with his Sametan and Kappa Shonen event exclusives, along with the Mitari + Gargamel table shown below, featuring works from Namakeshi, Jimmy Rommel and Eric Nilla.



As usual, RAMPAGE TOYS' owner Jon Malmstedt is on the pulse at events such as this, with the above pic showcasing an upcoming Blobpus painted Diggler and Cadaver Kid (Open Run) release! Followed by a look at the Mitari Booth and sold out Yamomark customs! Not forgetting his own table, shared with The Galaxy People - featuring "Gachapon Goblins" and 3 x intergalactic heroes (Meklops, The Grappler and Helios) vinyls from the Galaxy People universe (Price is 2500 yen per).

"They are the classic mini-sofubi size, averaging out at 11.5 centimetres, and are produced wholly in Japan with Japanese soft vinyl. The line will be growing in early 2014 with the release of the first villans. Left-overs from the show, if there are any, will as always go up in the web store. https://galaxypeople.bigcartel.com" - added Brian Bunting of Galaxy People.

(Images via @cometdebris @jmrampage @nigo_bbt
Nama Niku)

Sept 28 #printsroundup #onTOYSREVIL

Jeremiah Ketner has new print sets and prints currently purchasable via smallandround.bigcartel.com - featuring a trio of his artwork available as singles priced at US$80 (sized 16" x 20", in an edition size of 15 each image), or a set of three, priced at US$200 (Edition Size of 10).


Click here to peruse the prints available for sale online for Hero Complex Gallery's recently launched "Young Guns of Print" - where invited artists each submitted multiple images of their theme - which includes the "Busted" Series from Florey (above) and two of the three "pistol" images by Tim Anderson (below). I miss buying prints.

"Young Guns of Print" is on display through October 5th, 2013. You can also check out opening night pics here :)



"USHI NO KOKU MAIRI" (US$50) and "JIGOKU DAYU (HELL COURTESAN)" (US$150 signed and numbered / limited to 100pcs) Giclee prints featuring the art of Junko Mizuno, for her solo show "RISING" at Gallery Nucleus (the original artwork of can be purchase here too). "Rising" exhibits thru October 13, 2013.

Sept 28 #eventsroundup #onTOYSREVIL

"Mythical Homeland" by Gary Baseman opens Saturday October 5th ( 7-9 pm at Shulamit Gallery, Venice, where he will "showcases motifs of nostalgia and home in an installation honoring his family's legacy." (Read more about the show here). "Mythical Homeland" will be on view from October 5-December 14, 2013.


The CHIBI POCKET GALLERY SHOW features Toy Sculptures by Junichi Tsuneoka (we've continually featured his Bamboo toys) launching October 5th at KOBO in Seattle (Opening reception; 4 – 6pm) and exhibits thru October 26th



I've previously posted WIPS, and now we have official info from LeBasse Projects for Yoskay Yamamoto at Times Square Hong Kong! Titled 'submerged', the exhibition and installation "features a series of Yamamoto's sculptures in a range of scales and sizes - from 3 inch hand carved works all the way up to a pair of 30 foot tall sculptures."

Read further details of the exhibits on lebasseprojects.com. 'submerged' exhibits from September 27th to October 31st, 2013. Check out the below images i swiped from Winston Leong's FB! Somewhere to visit this weekend if you're in HK :)