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Jul 25, 2010
SDCC: The Canmans – Graff Spray Can toys from Toynami
In addition to the UNKL figures, Toynami seems to be exploring the ‘urban’ genre with ‘The Canmans’. At first this seems to be yet another spray can figure. The wrinkle is that it looks like the brand is working with some top-flight artists including REVOK, Dabs Myla, POSE and Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins. Additionally, this is a ‘jar’ concept which we believe refers to the stash space that becomes available once the top is removed. Very curious to see how this early project continues to develop.
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SDCC: The Return of UNKL
After a brief hiatus, UNKL is basic at SDCC under the Toynami label. While Toynami is usually associated with Anime properties, it appears they have a newfound interest in designer/urban projects.
UNKL was showing not one, but three new projects – the SDCC exclusive Gastro-Normous as well as two works in progress – The Viking King (Dreamers Series) and the SearchR – the latest figure in their Search and Rescue series which started off with beloved SUGs.
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SDCC: Travis Louie’s – Uncle Six Eyes
Travis Louie’s Uncle Six Eyes resin bust made its debut at SDCC in the Hi-Fructose booth. In production from Bigshot Toyworks, Six Eyes has made the transition from full figure to bust quite nicely. The bust format better reflects Louie’s paintings which feature portraits of personable ‘monsters’. The new piece rightfully places emphasis on the character’s face. The plentiful facial detail nicely captures the personality and life of Uncle Six Eyes.
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