May 04 2010
Jesse Hernandez on Playstation 3 ModNation Spotlight
 

To promote their upcoming ModNation PS3 game (drops 5.25), Sony has been doing feature spotlights on leading video game designers both about their worklevel-creation tools that are core to the new game’s experience and the ‘mods’ they’ve created. Since the game’s driver characters are inspired by the designer vinyl aesthetic..

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Jesse Hernandez on Playstation 3 ModNation Spotlight

May 04 2010
Ashley Wood x 3A — WWRp De Plumes
 

Ashley Wood sent collectors’ blood pressure up a few ticks with these pics of the upcoming WWRp 1:12 Blanc de Plume and Gebi de Plume. While some were concerned with 1:12 de plumes (action figure size) – these test figures look very good from the accessories to the clothes.

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Ashley Wood x 3A — WWRp De Plumes

May 03 2010
Brent Nolasco x mph Hellebore + Blaue Blume Gordos (5.4)
 

MPH will release Brent Nolasco’s new Hellebore (green glow) and Blaue Blume (blue glow) Gordo resin figures on Tuesday May 4th @ 1 PM EDT from myplasticheart.com. The figures will be released in blind assortment lunchboxes – each featuring one of the GID gordos and matching thermos — $100 …

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Mar 15 2010
Iron Man 2: War Machine 1/6th scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys
 

Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale War Machine collectible figure from the Iron Man 2 movie. The movie-accurate War Machine collectible is highly detailed and fully deployed, specially crafted based on the image of Don Cheadle as the well-received character War Machine

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Iron Man 2: War Machine 1/6th scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys

Mar 15 2010
Hot Toys Iron Man 2: 1/4th scale Mark IV Collectible Bust
 

Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/4th scale Mark IV collectible bust from the Iron Man 2 movie. It is specially produced based on the image of Mark IV in the movie, which is presented in fine sculpture, highlighting the light-up functions

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Hot Toys Iron Man 2: 1/4th scale Mark IV Collectible Bust

Feb 24 2010
2010 Canadian Collectible Toy Expo is Sunday, April 25th
 

The 2010 Canadian Collectible Toy Expo is Sunday, April 25th, at the Burlington Holiday Inn at the QEW & Guelph Line in Ontario. The show features dealers selling Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel, DC etc), Wrestling, Masters of the Universe and tons of

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2010 Canadian Collectible Toy Expo is Sunday, April 25th

Feb 24 2010
Hot Toys DX 03 – Michael Jackson (Bad Version)
 

Hot Toys just recently announced it’s latest addition to their DX line – Michael Jackson (Bad Version). Paying tribute to the late King of Pop, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Michael Jackson collectible figure again, this time depicting his image in his popular hit music video in 1987 – Bad. This figure’s highlights

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Hot Toys DX 03 – Michael Jackson (Bad Version)

Feb 20 2010
Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Sarah Connor by Hot Toys
 

Hot Toys is pleased to present the 1/6th scale Sarah Connor collectible figure from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This movie-accurate Sarah Connor collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Linda Hamilton in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head and muscular arm, as well as detailed hair sculpture

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Sarah Connor by Hot Toys

Feb 17 2010
DC Direct Items for October 2010
 

JLA CLASSIFIED: CLASSIC SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES The JLA CLASSIFIED: CLASSIC line expands with four all-new figures! Consistent in style and scale to Series 1 and 2, Series 3 features some of the most requested characters from DC Comics. All figures feature multiple points of articulation and include display bases.

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DC Direct Items for October 2010

Feb 03 2010
Lulubell x Ayako Takagi B MINE Uamou
 

Lulubell has a sweet morsel in store for Valentine’s Day. Their exclusive B Mine Uamou created by Ayako Takagi features her signature character in clear vinyl with an inserted red acrylic heart. So if chocolates and roses are tired, this might be just the thing.

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Lulubell x Ayako Takagi B MINE Uamou

Feb 03 2010
Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Released!
 

Fans have eagerly been awaiting info on the release of the Cheshire Cat and now the wait is over! Jinx has been re-imagined as the Cheshire Cat and there are two versions: The Purple Cheshire Cat is exclusive to Asia and the UK, as well as Hot Topic (in the US). The Orange Cheshire Cat is exclusive to

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Feb 03 2010
Vinyl on Vinyl Grand Opening in Manila (2.8.10)
 

Blending urban art with music OG style, Vinyl on Vinyl opens in Makati City in the Philipines on February 8th (flier). The grand opening event will feature guest appearances by Mark Landwehr of Coarse Toys and Spencer and Steven Ong of Rotobox. So if you find yourself near Manila, check..

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Vinyl on Vinyl Grand Opening in Manila (2.8.10)

Feb 03 2010
Shawnimals Yeti Ninja (2.3)
 

It’s February which means chilly temps (well in most parts) and a brand-new Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals. This time around it’s Yeti Ninja’s turn to shine (without melting). Lonely yet fierce, Yeti Ninja comes with Rawr, his innocuous looking snowmane sideckick, a yeti ninja sticker, button, and hang…

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Shawnimals Yeti Ninja (2.3)

Feb 01 2010
Skelanimals Qee Series
 

Artist Mitchell Bernal has collaborated with Toy2R to bring his cute and bony menagerie of Skelanimals to the world of designer vinyl. Toy2R will soon release the Skelanimals Qee (2.5”) blind-boxed series featuring many of the most popular Skelanimals in new Qee forms interpreted by a talented group of 20+…

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Skelanimals Qee Series

Jan 21 2010
James Lassey 14.5 Poulpy Plush
 

James Lassey (aka Jamous) has unleashed his limited-edition 14.5” Poulpy plushes, the latest creations for his Doudoupop brand. This cone-shaped character is available now in a variety of colors and fabrics including a wild horned variant as well as a magnetic edition (see the video below). You can pick up..

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James Lassey 14.5 Poulpy Plush

Jan 21 2010
Yummy Pancake — Schmancy Exclusive Zombee Toastees Plush
 

Schmancy is on a plush tear for 2010. They just released their exclusive Zombee Toastees plush created by Yummy Pancake. Numbering less than 20 pieces, these hand-done 3.5” plush toys are available in both girl and boy variants.

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Yummy Pancake — Schmancy Exclusive Zombee Toastees Plush

Jan 20 2010
Vinyl Addiction TV Premier — Hosted by Jesse Hernandez (1.20)
 

We’ve written about Vinyl Addiction, a TV show (likely the first) dedicated to the world of vinyl toys, several times in the past We’ve posted teasers from future segments in anticipation of the show’s official debut.

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Vinyl Addiction TV Premier — Hosted by Jesse Hernandez (1.20)

Jan 20 2010
Closeup: Brent Nolascos Jesamine Gordo (1.27)
 

We first reported about Brent Nolasco’s new Gordo Jesamine resin from MPHlabs last week. Today we’ve got a bounty of new pics – closeups, and in process shots of Brent hand-painting these. In case you’re scratching your head, these drop next Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 @ 1 PM EST for..

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Closeup: Brent Nolascos Jesamine Gordo (1.27)

Jan 19 2010
DC Direct Items for September 2010
 

MICHAEL KEATON AS BATMAN BUST SCULPTED BY JOSEPH MENNA In honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Michael Keaton’s quintessential portrayal of Batman is presented in bust form. From Warner Bros.’ ground-breaking, blockbuster 1989 movie BATMAN, Michael Keaton as Batman is poised for action as he prepares to throw his trademark Batarang.

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DC Direct Items for September 2010

Jan 18 2010
Mezco Donates The Wolfman Figures to Museum of the Moving Image
 

New York, January 15, 2010 —Standing in front of the mechanical wolves from the film Wolfen on display at Museum of the Moving Image, Mike Drake, Mezco’s Director of Special Projects, “handed off” various items from the new film The Wolfman to Barbara Miller, the Museum’s Collection Curator. The donated items include two prototypes of

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Mezco Donates The Wolfman Figures to Museum of the Moving Image

Jan 05 2010
Mattel and WWE® Launch Toy Line Worldwide
 

Mattel Rings in New Year with New WWE® Toy Line Targeted to Both Kids and Collectors EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — World Wrestling Entertainment(R) (NYSE: WWE) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today debut the most comprehensive portfolio of WWE(R) action figures and accessories for fans of all ages on store shelves worldwide.

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Jan 05 2010
12-inch Optimus Prime Statuette by PopBox Collectibles
 

PopBox Collectibles is proud to present their first in a line of Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen collectibles, with this majestic 12″ Optimus Prime statuette. click for bigger image This statuette is the result of a delicate balance between skilled hand craftsmanship and precise computer assisted output, bringing the Autobot leader to life in this static

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Jan 05 2010
S7 x Josh Herbolsheimer Monster Family Blue Rose Vampire
 

No word on a drop date yet, but Kaiju Chronicle has the scoop on the incoming Monster Family Blue Rose Vampire from Josh Herbolsheimer and Super7. Nice edition mirroring the brisk winter weather.

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S7 x Josh Herbolsheimer Monster Family Blue Rose Vampire

Jan 05 2010
Netherland and Chad Kouri @ Rotofugi (1.8)
 

Rotofugi will present two solo openings – Netherland’s In Stereo and Chad Kouri’s Concotion – this Friday, January 8th from 7-10 PM. Both artists deal from a hand of nostalgic or retro imagery with Kouri’s work focusing on found-art collages and illustrations.

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Netherland and Chad Kouri @ Rotofugi (1.8)

Jan 04 2010
Nathan Jurevicius Sneak Peek of New Scary Girl Minis
 

To start off 2010, Nathan Jurevicius has revealed the sculpt of his Narwhal Priest, one of the figures in his Scary Girl mini-fig series in the works. Nice details, especially for a mini – love the tusk.

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Nathan Jurevicius Sneak Peek of New Scary Girl Minis

Jan 04 2010
Scribe and Friends KC Graff Videos
 

Philip Koening has just released the last three (of 14) videos he shot of Scribe and his cohort painting up Kansas City. In this last drop there’s a video of East doing his thing, Scribe dreaming up a whale with a weakness for cupcakes and a tag-team of Scribe and…

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Scribe and Friends KC Graff Videos

Jan 04 2010
Terminator 2: Judgment Day: T800 by Hot Toys
 

Hot Toys is delighted to present the 1/6th scale T800 collectible figure from the Terminator 2: Judgment Day movie. The sophisticated T800 collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted muscular body and detailed head. The 1/6th scale T800 features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day: T800 by Hot Toys

Jan 04 2010
Ashley Wood x 3A Desert Dropcloth
 

With each new edition revealed, the new WWR Dropcloth from Ashley Wood and ThreeA gets closer. The recently unveiled Desert Dropcloth joins the previously shown ‘bots including Jungle Adventure, Deep Power, Peace Day (XMAS 02), Medic and Slim Red.

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