WIPs by Jason Limon for "The Bone Banquet" @ Rotofugi

Texas-based artist Jason Limon offers up skulls and bone-eats in these creations for an upcoming show at Rotofugi titled "The Bone Banquet" (August 9-September 1, 2013), with these showcasing a decidedly more visceral notion - and perhaps even "insidious"? - to Jason's usual intense imagery depicted, however subtle it may seem upon first look, IMHO. I can't wait to see more of what he has in store!Stay tuned to more WIPs via Instagram @jasonlim...

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Anime Matsuri @ Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore (May 27 - June 2)

Happening right now at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore, is "Anime Matsuri" - an event supported by Anime Festival Asia, opening since May 27th, and exhibiting thru June 2nd, where Level 1 of the Main Atrium has been transformed with the aim to celebrate all-things "anime" for Japan Pop-Culture Week in Singapore.Expect Cosplay-galore (which Singapore is a hot-bed for) featuring celeb-snames like Japan's Kaname, Natumi (from Taiwan), Clive (from...

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Pop! Movies: Watchmen from Funko

Before you expect to see a nude Dr Manhatten with his blue bits hanging out, know that this is the "movie" version, hence the black trunks!Scheduled for June 20th availability, is "Rorschach" and "Dr Manhatten" Pop! Movies figures from Funko. If I know the entire line-up of characters will be available in thi form, I will endeavor to collect this!...

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About That AKIRA-Homage by RealxHead for ROCK 'n' ROLL UAMOU @ Toy Art Gallery

EVENT-PRESS: 'ROCK 'n' ROLL UAMOU, with Uamou, RealxHead and Skull Toys opens tomorrow night at Toy Art Gallery! The show features a plethora of awesome Uamou figures, including the new Rock 'n' Roll Uamou figure (regular and mini sizes, both with sunglasses!), the Skeleton Print Uamou, custom Uamou figures from Skull Toys and RealxHead, and the show-stopping Rock 'n' Roll Real Uamou featuring handmade jackets!'And while I have previously featured...

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Minicel DIY by Rotobox‏ x KusoVinyl to release at SDCC 2013

And while I've just featured the colored Celsius and Fahrenheit Minicel designed by Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica yesterday, here's a look at the DIY Edition of MINICEL, which will see a release at San Diego ComicCon this year!Standing 4 inches tall, the DIY Minicel comes with 3 guns (1 handgun, 1 sniper, and 1 rifle), 1 future katana, and 1 bazooka. Articulated at head and arms. Priced at US$10, it will be available at the Kuso Vinyl booth #56...

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San Diego ComicCon-Exclusive KICK AS 2 Uncensored "R" Rated Figures from NECA

Remember the KICK ASS 2 figures from NECA that debut at ToyFair earlier in the year? Seems there is a scheduled drop for them, specifically at the coming San Diego ComicCon in July (17-21), as SDCC-Exclusives! But before you baulk at the availability, note that the only difference between the SDCC-Editions and mass market versions (due for an August release) is the labeling on the packaging (Most notably "The Mtherf**ker", isn't it? LOL):"NECA's...

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About That New Micro-MADL from MAD

Check out this image of a new Micro-MADL prototype. "Needs a bit more tweaking, but close." ~tweeted Jeremy Mad for @MADLbrand. Much smaller than the 5" vinyl and 3" tall resin MadL (of which 10 editions were released), stay tuned for further newsery on this figuri...

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"Gary Baseman: The Door is Always Open" by Eric Minh Swenson

A 10+minuter by Eric Minh Swenson taking a look at Gary Baseman in this first major museum exhibition of his life and work; "Gary Baseman: The Door Is Always Open" (@ Skirball Cultural Center) as it "explores the influences of Baseman's Jewish family heritage and American popular culture on his exuberant, boundary-defying art."Am truly grateful to be able to witness the exhibition, being a myriad of miles away, nw merely a computer-screen away. And...

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BattleTails! by Huck Gee on Kickstarter / Vampy as Game Character

And while I had been extremely late to the game for Huck Gee's Kickstarter for BattleTails! - a Android & iOS Strategic Defense Game - which brings Huck's "Gold Life" character designs to game-life, which frankly is extremely exciting, and truly impressive the menagerie of characters created thus far - seen as custom art toys!And while the Pledge Goal of $50K has since been reached and surpassed, new "Project Stretch Goals" has been added, one...

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New Glow In The Dark Plush by Anna Chambers

From Anna Chambers comes new GLOW IN THE DARK Plush, standing 12 inches tall and with a Suggested Retail price at US$25 each. Currently distributed by DKE Toys, do check in with your fav retailers for availability. There are a trio of animal designs to choose from:SPARK TIGER GID: limited to 150 piecesBLINKY CAT GID: limited to 150 piecesPOP LION GID: limited to 250 piecesPRESS: 'Snuggle with the lights off! Just leave the plush under a lamp for...

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Customs Preview for G.I.Joe Tribute show @ Sub-Urban Gallery (May 31)

The G.I.Joe Tribute show opens May 31st at the Sub-Urban Vinyl Toys and Art Gallery - organized by Tenacious Toys x Sub-Urban x The Loyal Subjects - and a variety of customs has since been previewed thru the www - based on the G.I.Joe base form as produced by The Loyal Subjects. Previewed here today are a few makes which has passed thru my email inbox!ABOVE: Geordi La Forge “Hello, Geordi” (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and J. Jonah Jameson “JJ”...

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Jason Chalker for G.I.Joe Tribute Show @ Sub-Urban Gallery (May 31 launch)

Revealed here are two of three images from Jason Chalker, done for the May 31st launch of G.I.Joe Tribute show @ Sub-Urban Vinyl Toys and Art Gallery - featuring a "recruitment"=styled poster, and two to be made available as signed and numbered prints (unknown price and quantity at the moment), and as well the original painting with which these prints are based on.Am digging the classic "G.I.Joe Adventures"-styled illustration myself :)...

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POPaganda-Exclusive "Temper Tot" Metallic Edition

POPaganda announces a new colorway of Ron English's TEMPER TOT, with the exclusive Metallic Edition! Looking very "pearlescent"-green than expected, and riding the pastel-palette, this 8-inch tall vinyl figure is in an edition of 60pcs, with each figure coming in signed by Ron English. Priced at US$89.99 and available exclusively here, on sale June 1st at 12pm EST....

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'Melty Misfits' Double Heather Resin Release by Buff Monster (May 31)

Scheduled for a release on buffmonster.com May 31st at 10am EST are the new colorways of the Double Heather resin figure, from his "Melty Misfits" / "Cheap Toys" series (based on the "Garbage Pail Kids" line). Priced at US$15 each (+S/H) with all-Black and all-Pink colorways available for these 1 3/8” tall figurines. Quantities unknown tho … Made by David Healey, a total of four different color editions were released earlier."With so many people...

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Soujohn Prints for G.I.Joe Tribute Show @ Sub-Urban Gallery (May 31 launch)

Spotted on Benny "Tenacious Toys" Kline's FB is this trio of print images by John Sousa aka SouJohn to be made available at the G.I.Joe Tribute show @ Sub-Urban Vinyl Toys and Art Gallery (launching May 31st) - limited to 10 pieces signed and numbered, and priced at US$20 per.I reckon this is a perfect time to showcase previous prints from SouJohn (see below) and I have to say, they are top-notch with clean designs and hella attitude to boot! Grab...

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About That Online Order Only "Witch Delivery" Hello Kitty Plush from McDonalds

Waking up this Friday morning, I was pretty keen to grab myself a McDees breakfast, and having read that the "Witch Delivery" Hello Kitty Plush was available only via home delivery orders (on Facebook, where the news reside these days lol), I dashed straight to log in … but alas, my plans were foiled, with online orders halted till June 3rd! The smarter, and obviously more "experienced Hello Kitty plush-collectors, had exercised the "Advance Order"...

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Pacific Rim: 'Oversized Robot Set' Featurette

There is simply no need to "sell" me anymore,I WILL be watching this film, and I WANT to watchit right NOW! Pacific Rim premieres July 12, 20...

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Star Wars Party by Kyle Maier (of Kamio Media)

Do you know what happens to your toys, when you're gone from the house? Kyle Maier from Kamio Media X Astro Zombies show us one possible toy-reality!And thanks for your graciousness in adding the TOYSREVIL-logo! You rock, Ky...

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Minicel by Rotobox x KusoVinyl To Drop July 2013

Coming in July 2013 from producers Kuso Vinyl, is Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica's new MINICELS! I've been following the production progress, and now posted here today are glorious pics of the final products (or at the very least final protos?) featuring Celsius and Fahrenheit characters in gloriously adorable chibi 4-inches tall! Will update with product details, prices and availability when they are revealed, and expect a release circa San-Diego ComicCon...

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Bumblebee For "Transformers 4" Revealed (The Car, Not The Autobot)

"a highly modified, vintage 1967 Camaro SS" is what is used to describe the new BUMBLEBEE in the upcoming Michael Bay-drected TRANSFORMERS 4, and yes, it is a car to join the garage of the previously revealed speeders and truck. I really like that they went "vintage" for Bumblebee this round tho … I am beginning to feel like I have been seeing the reveals of rides in "Fast and Furiouser 7", or sumthing like that … Heh.Rememeber the time when it...

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"Man of Steel" Featurette & TV Spot #11

And while the featurette is utilitarian in promoting the film (via SHH), the 11th TV Spot below instead, tells me it's going to be quite an emotionally intense ride as well, because Superman cries. You know shit hits the fan when the guy tears up, IM...

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Reveal of Revolver Girl ARCTIC 6ix edition by Rotobox x KusoVinyl (for SDCC 2013)

Remember the graphic illustration of Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica's "Revolver Girl ARCTIC 6ix edition" I posted earlier? Well, now we get to witness the white-clad lady in full toy-glory, thanks to producers Kuso Vinyl! This colorway with shinobi face will be an exclusive for San Diego ComicCon, so take note people! Product details forthcomi...

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