Devilrobots – In the Brief Zipper Pulls

While I don’t normally covet zipper pulls, the upcoming ‘In The Brief’ series from Devilrobots and Kidrobot looks great.  With 21 characters including their signature Tofu there’s plenty of cheerful and humorous variety here.  And if you know Devilrobots Shin, this series makes perfect sense!

Raje Toys x Dok A. G.N.O.M.E. Update

Nothing but good news coming from Raje Toys. They present to us the proto sculpt of Dok A.’s upcoming G.N.O.M.E. figure. There is still some tinkering that needs to be done, but rest assure they will get this figure perfect for it’s release.

Happy Panda Toys Exclusive Debametall Faranheit Bambooshoot (08.13)

 

Happy Panda Toys are the proud home of their upcoming exclusive Debametall Fahrenheit Bambooshoot from Rotobox x Kuso Vinyl. This is the second release of the Faranheit figure to hit the public so far. The Bambooshoot Fahrenheit is limited to 50 pieces worldwide and will be available on Friday, August 13th! Congrats Happy Panda on the sweet exclusive!

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Eric Nocella Diaz – Bubble Gum Tutz Wave 2 (7.29)

Argonaut Resins continues the feline frenzy with Eric Nocella Diaz’s Bubble Gum Tutz Wave 2 featuring six hand-painted pieces (2 purple tints, 2 pink tints, and 2 airbrushed pieces).  As with Wave 1, each cat comes with a custom hand sewn vinyl bag created by Terrence O’Neal of Obed as well as a COA signed by both artists.  Wave 2 drops on Thursday, July 29th @ Noon EDT for $80 each (+ s/h) from the Argonaut Resins web shop.

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Buff Monster – Web Exclusive Plush (7.28)

Fresh off of the SDCC debut of his new plush figures, Buff Monster will release his light-pink cyclopian Web Exclusive plush (ed. of 200, $20) on Wednesday, July 28th @ 10 AM PDT from his web shop.  The pink one’s new plush figures are quite nice.  Larger than its vinyl predecessors, the plush has a good presence straddling the line between small and medium size.  From the ‘feet’ to the round bulbous body, the plush is a nice soft, squishy translation of Buff’s character.

In addition to the new exclusive plush, Buff Monster is dropping his collaborative ‘Eye of the Serpent’ print created with Brian Ewing. This is a re-working of the Faith No More Print ($75).  Finally, Buff’s new clear playing cards round out the drop trio ($20).

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Doktor A – 2nd Teaser of Upcoming Toy from Pobber

 

Doktor A teased us several months ago with a teeny brain sculpt. He’s revealing a bit more now of the new figure coming from new brand, Pobber. Honestly we’re slightly more puzzled with this 2nd teaser, even though we can see more of the figure. Dok also sent along this “teaser word” – Mooncalf.  Hmm….  Perhaps this is the bottom half of the figure and the brain will be connected to the top part of the ‘head’… Or it’s something different altogether.  This one will drop towards the end of the year.  Look for more pics + info soon.

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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909toy Eggcore Rabbit Sales – Last opportunity

In the hustle and bustle of SDCC news, we lost track of updating you on the 909toy Eggcore Rabbit sales.  This hyper-detailed piece is being offered in a three day sale (7.23 – 7.25) @  9AM – 11 AM HK from the 909toy online store.  Since HK is basically a half-day ahead of the USA, there’s  one sale period left – Saturday, July 24th @ 6 PM PDT.  There’s a specific allocation per day :

Black & White Classic (30 pcs per day, $98 + s/h)
Black Gold (10 pcs per day, $128 + s/h)
Wood Limited (3 pcs per day, $258 + s/h).
Set of all 3 + blank ($500)

To add to the excitement, two lucky customers purchasing the Black and White edition will actually receive the rarer Black Gold edition while one extremely fortunate collector will receive the Wood Limited edition.  So even if you can’t directly afford the rarer edition pieces, you still have a chance of getting one. Very cool.   For details on the Eggcore Rabbit, please check out our rundown on this sweet new toy.

MINDstyle x Pixar – Tin Toy @ SDCC

With the new  Tin Toy ATC figure, MINDstyle has captured the early Pixar magic of John Lasseter’s Academy Award winning ‘Tin Toy’ short from 1988.  The treasured short can be seen as loose inspiration for the blockbuster Toy Story franchise.  Pixar aficionados  should immediately identify with the new Tiny Toy vinyl figure (500 pcs) which was designed to have the visual appearance of tin.   Tin Toy will be released @ SDCC in the MINDstyle booth (#4437).

Itokin Park x Super7 – SDCC Lucha Bear

Itokin Park is coming to Comic-Con and he’s brining an SDCC exclusive Lucha Bear decked out in a swanky orange and black  Super7 wrestling suit complete with Mummy Boy logo, Super 7 chest insignia (in Japanese), and more. 

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First Look: Jesse Hernandez’s Mictlan Painted Test Shot

SDCC always brings the goods. In addition to new releases, it’s also a great place to get a peek at what’s “next”, like Jesse Hernandez’s upcoming Mictlan figure from Kuso Vinyl.  Here’s a first look at the bad ass final painted test shot.  From the bright colors to the crisp design, this one looks very sharp.  The character exudes power with a hint of grumpiness.  Mictlan crosses over nicely between toy and art.  In fact,  the Oakland Museum will feature the original Mictlan painting  in the advertising and branding for it’s upcoming Day of the Dead “Vivo” Exhibition opening on October 6th 2010.   Jesse will be creating a large installation along with Cristianne Dugan Cuadra.

While you wait for the release be sure to drop by the DKE booth (Thursday-Saturday) to get an up close look at Mictlan.  He’ll also be looking over Jesse’s shoulder during his signing on Friday (3-4 PM) @ the Dragatomi Booth (#3848).

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Jesse Hernandez – OG Ozomahtli @ SDCC

So you’ve seen the exclusive Ozomahtlis from Jesse Hernandez and Bic Plastics and you‘ve probably been wondering where’s the monkey that started it all ?  SDCC.  The Original Ozomahtli in black, red, yellow and gold will be released with a signing on Friday (3-4 PM)  in the Dragatomi booth (#3848).  While rare is always good, we think in this case the OG edition is the very best.

Scribe – SDCC Exclusive ‘Spice Trade’ Resound Field Guide

Not only is Cardboard Spaceship debuting Scribe’s ‘The Resound Field Guide’ mini series at SDCC, they are also going to release their exclusive ‘Spice Trade’ edition.  The faux ivory treatment looks great – almost as if they are ancient treasures recently unearthed.    Speaking of treasures, these are rare… only 100 pcs of each.  Get ‘em at the Cardboard Spaceship booth (#4534).

Huck Gee – Los Angeles De La Muerte

Huck Gee continues to push his own limits with each new custom release.  His latest nearly instantly sold out custom, Los Angeles De La Muerte brings with it the story of the Taurenos Monarchy of Naoya 13 whom the Angeles are bred/designed to protect without hesitation or question.   Limited to 10 pieces, this new figure walks the cute / bad ass line skillfully.  With the helmet on, this fierce bodyguard has a slightly unsettling appearance, with it off, she is super cute.   Continuing his recent emphasis on custom sculpted elements, Huck has outfitted the Angeles with custom helmets, gear, and weaponry.  One step closer to a 100% original HG creation.

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Web Release: MINDstyle x Disney Experiment 626 Stitch by Angry Woebots (7.19)

  
Just a quick reminder that we will be releasing a limited quantity of the Vinyl Pulse SDCC Exclusive ‘Angry’ Stitch (300 pcs) by Angry Woebots this evening, Monday, July 19th @ 6 PM PDT from Vinyl Pulse Exclusives.  Produced by MINDstyle, the figures will be available for $30 + s/h.

If you’re going to be at SDCC, you can purchase the figure at the Silent Stage booth (#4929). Angry Woebots will be signing on Thursday (7.23) from 11 AM to 1 PM and Friday (7.24) from 1 PM to 3 PM.

Coarse Toys – ‘False Friends In Pain’ Chicago Exclusive (7.19)

In the afterglow of Coarse Toys’ ‘Glimpse of Truth’ solo @ Rotofugi, the dynamic brand is about to release False Friends in Pain Chicago Exclusive Ed., a special hand-painted resin set (ed. of 88) which reveals the elusive truth about Noop and and Paw’s ‘friendship’.  The pair of injured 13-inch figures come in two wood screen-printed boxes.  In keeping with their tradiiton of next-level packaging, the set includes autumn alphabet leaves (C-O-A-R-S-E) and a pool of blood.   Achieving synergy between the characters and the packaging, Noop’s box design is horizontal, while Paw’s is vertical.

The Chicago Exclusive False Friends in Pain will be released by Rotofugi on Monday, July 19th @ 6 PM CDT for $660 (includes domestic shipping).  Coarsehkg will release it for HK$ 5380 (includes global shipping) on Wednesday, July 21st @ 10 AM Hong Kong time.

In other news, Coarse will be at SDCC for a signing of their Sun Age offset litho print on Thursday, July 22nd @ Noon in the Rotofugi booth (#4836).

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MINDstyle x Disney Experiment 626 Stitch by Angry Woebots @ SDCC + Online (7.19)

 

After five plus years and over six million visits, we're pleased to announce a very special Vinyl Pulse exclusive for SDCC --- Disney's Experiment 626 Stitch Project ‘Angry’ version  designed by Angry Woebots and produced by MINDstyle, limited to 300 pieces.

When we asked Woebots to create an exclusive colorway of his wildly popular Stitch Series One vinyl, he instinctively came up with this design that enhances and amplifies the visceral appeal of his original figure.  As the splatters attest, this Stitch means business.

We're pleasantly amazed to be able to offer you an exclusive Disney collectible figure interpreted by one of our favorite artists.  The ‘Angry’ Stitch will be available during SDCC at the Silent Stage booth (#4929).  Angry Woebots will be signing on Thursday (7.23) from 11 AM to 1 PM and Friday (7.24) from 1 PM to 3 PM. 

The ‘Angry' Stitch will also be released online this coming Monday, 7.19 @ 6 PM PDT through Vinyl Pulse Exclusives @ shop.vinylpulse.com [note the new URL] for $30 + (s/h). So if you can’t make SDCC or want to take care of some of your toy shopping before the big show, this is the perfect opportunity.

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Raje Toys x Patricio Oliver – Beast Rider Update

Raje Toys just updated their blog with a colored 3D rendering of Patricio Oliver’s Beat Rider. Seems as though they are moving progressively fast and that the release of this figure will be out very soon. I’d like to see some pictures of the rider of the beast!

Jeff Soto –SDCC Exclusive Seeker (7.23)

  

Jeff Soto’s Seeker (~ 12”) will make its debut with Hi-Fructose’s SDCC exclusive edition (50 pcs).  Produced by Bigshot Toyworks, this first edition looks great with a translucent clear body and opaque white hands and legs.  The crisp design is set off by the gold star eyes and antlers.  The Seeker will be available during Jeff’s signing in the Hi-Fructose booth (#4939).  Pricing and signing time have not yet been released.  Soto’s first original art toy looks great, now where’s the one that got away… we want our Walkers.

Munky King – Omi: A New Approach

Munky King’s new Omi project takes the familiar – the blind-box mini figure and turns it on its head in a few key ways.  While platforms are great artist ‘canvases’, they also tend to look very much alike – a head, body, two arms and two legs.   Instead of staying inside the box with a generic ‘figure’, MK’s first original design draws inspiration from  Asian opera masks.

Mini figures are also difficult to display in large numbers without looking cluttered or busy.  Adding new minis to a case often involves feats of manual dexterity to avoid playing dominoes.  Omi looks to change things up with an integrated display system that puts the collector back in charge.  Instead of clutter, the result is a clean, streamlined display befitting art. From the shape to the display system, Omi blurs the line between toys and art. 

Omi Series 1 will debut later this summer with a strong lineup: Luke Chueh, Yoskay Yamamoto, Buff Monster, Nathan Jurevicius, Ferg, Dave Pressler,  Craola, and Frank Kozik.  For SDCC, Munky King will give collecotr’s a chance to play with Omi by releasing DIY editions. And yes, there will be a special SDCC exclusive Omi. 

Check back next week for the Series 1 reveal plus full info on all of Omi’s secrets.

Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s Doji San (07.15)

  

Remember when we talked about the first release of MVH’s Doji San figure HERE? Well the time has come! Not just with one release, but with two specials colorways. Each with a Milky White base and two different masks. Version 1 hides it’s face with the Demon Mask. It is painted in clear and metallic green with silver and black sprays. Version 2 is wearing a Cyclops Mask and is painted in a clear and metallic purple with black and silver sprays. Doji San stands 4.5 inches and were produced by the cast masters Sean and Cliff of MonstreHero.

The release of the Doji San will be by Lottery Only. Each figure is $70 plus shipping and if you are lucky enough to score both versions, they will be $130 plus shipping. Lottery opens on Thursday, July 15th at 12AM EST and ends at 11:59PM. To get a piece of the action, all you have to do is email MVH HERE and include your Name, Address, Which version you are looking for or the set. *Note* Again, please specify in your email which version your after or if you would prefer a set. Asking for a set does not give you better odds. I have set limits on both versions and sets which will allow all equal availability.

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Nakanari’s Skitty Custom Available Now!

Nakanari’s Custom Skitty Spiki just went up today and is available now for $250 a piece. Each Skitty is custom hand painted with acrylics in the good ol’ Nakanari fashion. There are only 3 available and should be all gone very soon! Get em now at the Mai Hiro Shop! More pics of Skitty after the jump.

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Grumble Buns Plush by Steff Bomb (07.14)

Steff Bomb posted up her newest edible (not really) plush. Available today at 11AM Central will be here Grumble Buns Plush. They will run you $25 each and will come with a free “I Am A Grade-A Grumble Buns” patch. They will be available on her webstore HERE.

David Choe – Munko @ SDCC

We first brought you pics of David Choe’s Munko figure back in April (proto shown above) during his recent LA solo show.  The blind-box mini series featuring his signature whale  character will debut at Giant Robot’s SDCC booth (#1729).  Munko has graced countless walls, paintings, and even the “banks” of the LA River.   There are twelve designs in all (display case = full set)  with 3 different sculpts – one with legs, one without, and a girl Munko with a bow.   David will be signing at the GR booth on Thursday and Friday from 12-2 in support of both the Munko release and his new self-titled art book. 

The photos after the jump are from David Choe’s blog and are not work safe. They are quintessential Choe featuring his whale and a very naked porn star.  So far these are the best pictures on the ‘net featuring the nicely textured paints jobs as well as the best look at the female Munko.  That’s our story and we’re sticking to it.

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Giant Robot – Big Boss Robot

First seen in proto form back at the 2nd Giant Robot Biennale back in October, Giant Robot’s Big Boss Robot blind-box minis from Good Smile are set to debut in their SDCC booth (#1729).   Featuring their official mascot, Giant Robot’s first original figure features several points of articulations and removable limbs for mix+match fun.  There are a dozen designs in all – eleven solid colors + the camouflage edition.  To make things simple for collectors, a display box of 12 features the entire set.   If you buy a full set at SDCC, you’ll also receive a bonus limited-edition printed gift bag.  Be sure to watch the promo video featuring stop-motion sequences created by GR co-founder Eric Nakamura.