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May 17, 2008
Medicom x Ninja Hattori-Kun
From the popular classic Japanese anime, Ninja Hattori-Kun (忍者ハットリくん), Medicom has released a pair of vinyl collectible dolls (VCD). There are two versions, the original blue and an old comic version (black), which is exclusive to the Japanese lifestyle department store, Glam. Each carries Hattori-Kun’s signature buggy eyes and explosive expression. They were released in April 2008 and at for $80USD. [Images: Eddie Wong]
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BanaNa ViruS -- GibbEt @ TTF '08
Taiwanese designer BanaNa ViruS will drop his first resin toys @ Taipei Toy Festival '08 (7.10 - 7.13) from his booth (A32). He apparently designs and sculpts each figure himself. The GibbEt family includes three figure variations + 2 platform concepts. There's the original GibbEt , a GibbEt crossover with Water, and a GibbEt x Bunny crossover with Way. He's clearly an MCA fan with the original design being somewhat of a homage to the evil aple. Love the idea of allowing crossover artists to change up the basic sculpt as opposed to just putting their graphics on the existing shape. The hand-painted GibbEt's
The platform GibbEts are the Bunny and Moo-Cow. Several artist customs will be on display @ TFF and then they will be shown on an exhibition tour. Each of the GibbEt figures stands between 6 and 7" tall. Props to Nakanari for introducing BanaNa ViruS to us. While most of us follow the big established asian names, there are alot of people creating toys with relatively little exposure stateside. That's one of the reasons we enjoy TTF.
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Itokin Park Carrot Pilot Rabbit Vinyl
Based on his earlier resin toy, Itokin Park's Carrot Pilot Rabbit has taken the vinyl form. It is limited to an edition size of 64 and will be available through One-Up in Japan at $65USD. Although initially scheduled for a May release, the word is the release has been pushed back to sometime in late June. Itokin Park’s toys have quickly emerged to become many collectors’ must haves. This vinyl version of Carrot Pilot Rabbit will compliment the original resin piece. If you don’t have the latter, then be sure to get your hands on the limited vinyl edition.
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Touma x Monster Hunter
Coming in late May are Touma’s Monster Hunter 2nd Generation cat (Airu) toys. This collaboration between Touma and Capcom will bring you characters from the popular PSP game. Standing at 3.5 inches tall, the toys will come with removable head gear and currently are available pre-ordered via One-Up at approximately $58USD for eight figures. Both Touma and Monster Hunter fans will be pleasantly pleased.
JamFactory's Droplet Launch - Pics and Video
Crazy Label officially launched Gavin Strange's (JamFactory) Droplets 2.5" mini figures with the Jam and Custard custom show @ Go Go Plastic! on May 2nd. Talk about organized -- toy launch + group show featuring custom versions. Didn't it make it? No worries, here are pics and a video of the opening. Also see the Droplet Launch set on Flickr. The initial advanced shipment of 128 Droplets has come and gone. it's easy to see why -- the bright colors, cute shape + the great articulated tentacles.The full release is right around the corner, this June. Click through for more pics.
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Michael Lau x Nike - China Federation BMX Team
With Summer '08 rapidly approaching, the olympics in Bejing is on everyone's mind. Nike recently unveiled Michael Lau's designs for the China Federation's BMX team with a set featuring a custom high-top sneaker and two BMX inspired figures. There's a BMX rider + a clever sidekick bike/dog. And... to top if off -- the set comes in a special plastic molded 'mud' box. Dope. [Spied on Crazytoys].
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Super7 x Secret Base - Voodoo Bagman
Super7 has joined up with Secret Base to create some bad juju -- an Red and Yellow Voodoo Bagman. This one features a red voodoo plush inserted in the clear rotocast body with yellow and black sprays. This one drops tomorrow (5.17) @ 11 AM for $65 @ the Super7 Store in SF, online and through the Super7 Distribution Network. Click through for two additional pics.
Super7 Store
1630 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.409.4700
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