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BFFS Love Hurts Series 2

March 7, 2011 - by Chris
Travis Cain has teamed up with Kidrobot again for another series of Love Hurts figures.  These blind boxed toys each come with a loving companion that is detrimental to their over all well being.  You'll be able to find these Match 17th everywhere that you buy your Kidrobot thingys.

Coarse Toys: Oop Loser

March 3, 2011 - by miranda
Talking of scary toys... Based on the life-sized statues that were shown at the coarse solo exhibition at Rotofugi in 2010. These are the start of a new 7" series by Coarse, showcasing their characters in the form of an embryo. They are going to be available in two colorways, White/blush and White/Sunnyside-yellow. I usually love Coarse figures. I loved the original Vans figures they made back in the day, and PAW was an awesome figure, but this just takes it a little to far for me. I'm not a collector of babies or dollies - and oh yes these "dollies" include a birth Certificate (Just like the cabbage patch dolls!). They seem well sculpted and produced, which is a given for coarse, but these are a huge fail for me!!! What a shame. I'm interested to know what the rest of you guys think!

Hulkboy by Ron English

March 3, 2011 - by Nick
This is by far the scariest toy i think i've ever blogged about! Scarier than a Plaseebo release, scarier than a toy that's made so shockingly that it defies belief. This is just scary because... well look at it. On its simplest level it is the Incredible Hulk with a baby's head, if that wasn't scary enough this is so superbly sculpted by Garageworks that it appears truly lifelike. More details and pics follow...

Zingy Green Cavey

March 2, 2011 - by Nick
The first time we heard of Holly was through our pals Triclops which kinda makes her extended family ;) At the time the 'clops had some customs that needed clothing and Holly answered the call! It was soon after that we discovered she possessed even more talent than we could possibly imagine. Whether its painting, sculpting, plush or fashion Holly is the girl to beat and she's found supreme success with her Cavey plush who has had too many sell out releases to even count!

Amos Miniature Plastic Workshop

March 2, 2011 - by Nick
UK Artist James Jarvis has been out in Tokyo hosting what we hope is the first of many Amos Miniature Workshops and despite the heavy Tokyo rain there was a splendid turnout where visitors could buy James's artwork and get in on the act and be a part of James art by inking the first Japanese Wisdom of Caleb cartoons. More info + pics after the jump.

Pico and Wilshire Le Brea Edition

March 2, 2011 - by Chris
Joe Ledbetter continues his plethora of releases this year with the new Le Brea Edition of his Pico and Wilshire figure.  Named for the famous tar pits in California, this set includes a neon green Pico riding on his tar covered buddy Wilshire to what may be the demise of both.  Limited to only 99 pieces, this set will be available on March 3rd for $175 only at www.theloyalsubjects.com.

Custom Leeroy by DLux

March 1, 2011 - by Nick
Check out this custom Leeroy from Dlux. This is the first painted Leeroy i've seen as the previous release was a unpainted black prototype. Drenched from head to toe in Monster Kolor (still need to get some of that and try it out) this figure sparkles beautifully and i can only hope that the first painted Leeroy from Super7and Invisible Creature is able to compete with it's lovelyness! Check out some full pics after the jump...

Sgt Vasquez PWNZOR Armor Edition

March 1, 2011 - by Nick
As far as i can remember Huck Gee has never made a bad custom, testament to his creations is the fact that people will gladly pay a premium price to own one of his creations. Not that i'm saying his work is overpriced or anything, his creations always feature accessories and designs that have obviously had to have been tested and be experimented with, each one rightfully being able to be called a work of art as well as a work of supreme technical design. His latest custom of the Sgt Vasquez character is no exception...