09 November 2016

A questionable choice was made overnight. Lots of people aren't feeling too great. Here are some hand-picked toys that are so cute they're sure to perk you up, even for just a minute.

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08 August 2016

While the feeling is not mutual, people love cats. And that certainly applies to the designer toy scene. In fact, just like the artwork of ancient Egypt, feline subjects are some of the most...

Coarse Do Not Disturb
18 March 2016

One of my favorite sculptures by Coarse is Do Not Disturb, which depicts a plump cat proudly presenting a dead fish to whoever gazes upon him. This was a one-off piece that was shown at different...

JPX x COARSE: Kwaii Clomp
09 February 2016

coarse and toy production company JPX are poised to release a new rendition of their Kawii Clomp sculpture on Sunday, February 14. Standing 7 inches tall, this version of the cute bull swaps out...

Coarse Toys Cancan Vinyl Toy Sculpture
23 December 2015

Mind blown. If you were lucky enough to check out Coarse's New York Scratches exhibit at Myplasticheart, you know how amazing this piece is, from the way the toucan seems to float in mid-air, to...

“LAST DAYS OF AUTUMN” Coarse x Amanda Visell Vinyl Toy
29 October 2015

 

When you hear the words Coarse Toys your ears instantly pick up. You know just from that name, that whatever comes next will not only be beautiful, well...

19 June 2014

Amanda Visell has collaborated with Coarse to bring you this awesome...

23 April 2013

 Coarse will release their amazing new vinyl figure titled Locks on May 2nd! The figures stand 11" tall and will be available in 2...

31 October 2016

I don't think I need to explain why Coarse Toys have garnered a cult following. And the German duo's illustrations are just as alluring as their toys. (I have a postcard flyer featuring their...

King Max by JPK
20 May 2016

JPK describes his latest custom as "What if Max had stayed?", Max being the main character from the classic Where the Wild Things Are. What if he never left the island of monsters...

coarse Stone Omen Custom by Squink
10 February 2016

This new commission from Squink is ready to rock one lucky collector's shelf. Apparently using plenty of clay, Squink has applied custom sculpting to every inch of this Omen, originally by coarse...

Clutter's Valentine's Day 2016 Gifting Guide
08 February 2016

You've officially got less than a week to pick out a gift for Valentine's Day. But don't worry. As long as your Valentine appreciates vinyl and plush as much as he or she does roses and...

Jeremiah Ketner custom toys
24 November 2015

Jeremiah Ketner just dropped a ton of shelf candy on his online store. His ethereally painted customs are of course destinct for their characters' calm demeanour and the vivid color palette....

PAW Custom by JPK
22 September 2015
It seems like it would be tough to make Coarse's Paw! toy more intimidating, but JPK pulls it off by adding plenty of tattoos to the rabbit's chest, arms, and back. The coolest part is that these...
17 July 2013

Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi are proud to present Nowhere Far, a pop-up ehxibit and vinyl sculpture release by Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk (...

07 February 2013

Course are set to release three new sets of  vinyl toys based on their successful...

22 August 2016

Missed out on coarse toys' first cancan release? Well follow your nose to a brand new "ignited" colorway. Fans of the brand will know that the "ignited" moniker means that this release is...

Coarse Do Not Disturb
25 March 2016

Good news! Coarse are indeed releasing a production version of their Do Not Disturb sculpture. Better yet, we're getting two colorways. Endless Shadow uses a greyscale palette with hits of gold...

3.5" Pink Kwaii Clomp by JPX x coarse
10 February 2016

Well that was quick! Just one day after announcing a black 7 inch version of their Kwaii Clomp sculpture, JPX and...

coarse Omen Fade Wood Edition
29 January 2016

coarse are making Ron Swansom proud with their Omen Wood sculpture, a followup to 2014's Omen Outburst Wood. There are two variants, one using ash and another walnut, each being limited to 30...

COARSE’s Open Studio with Amanda Visell!
16 November 2015

After months of preparation, coarse are ready to open their new studio and gallery doors just in time for DesignerCon 2015 weekend! Located in Frogtown,...

Custom Coarse Locks by JPK
24 December 2014

JPK gets zen with his newest custom, using Coarse Toys' Locks as a canvas and a character at the same time. Jon-Paul explains the narrative taking place: "I painted as both a character and a scene...

26 June 2013

German artists Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk, better known as coarse, open the second chapter in their epic "Souls Gone Mad" series, releasing their latest...

15 November 2012

German artistic duo Course (Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk) are currently exhibiting their latest US solo show at...

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