Toy2R USA's "Back By Popular Demand" Sale‏

Flushed with all that holiday cash from under the tree or stuck in your stockings? Well now, head on over to www.toy2rusa.com and check out using the coupon code N3WYEAR and receive 25% off your order! That's right - more savings to ring in the new year with. Going on now through Wednesday, January 5th, the Toy2R USA web store has got the goods you're looking for.


Act quickly, even though the sale lasts through the 5th, some stock is limited, so get your hands on the Qees and figures that matter.

25% off everything in the store (**excluding all oversized Qees 16" and larger).

S.Maria GRAND FINALE (press)

The series started in late 2008 and then went sh*t crazy for another two years.


On 12/31/10, artist Erick Scarecrow will end the Soopa Maria series with the color way that started it all...S.Maria Grand Finale Warhol 18".

This colorway is limited to 20pcs worldwide but due to demand only 5pcs will be available for purchase.

Each 18" hand painted resin figure is signed, numbered and packed by the artist. Also included is a 11 x 17 Soopa Maria Warhol giclee print, a unique 8 x 10 pencil sketch of Farewell S.Maria sketch by artist, and mystery unreleased 6" figure by Erick Scarecrow. We're adding more to the pot, Erick has placed a metallic paint ball in one of the 18" figures. Whoever has the figure automatically wins a S.Maria Shiro. You must provide proof and we know which one it is so no tricks!
The release date is 12/31/10 at 12pm EST at the ESC-Ebay shop.
Free shipping in the US and international shipping available. Ships week of 01/11/11.

Toy2R's 2011 Valentine's Day 2.5" Qee Bear Set‏ (press)

Toy2R announces the release of its annual Valentine's Day Love Qee Bear Set for 2011. These flocked 2.5" expressions of LOVE make for a romantic pairing. Dropping in late January, these two flocked Qee Bears will include their Qee keychain attachments and come packaged together in a heart deco'd box, perfect for gift giving to that someone special in your life.
With an SRP of $25, Apex Trading will be distributing these stateside and are currently accepting wholesale orders now. Be sure to connect with your favorite designer toy store and place an order for these because like true love, these will be rare and hard to find.
Part of the 2011 celebration of the Year of Qee - the 10th Anniversary of Qee - show some love and be the Qee to someone's heart!

Looking for a Specific Mini Lunartik?

Happy Panda Toys has a limited quantity of open boxes of Mini Lunartik figures. If you are looking for something specific, hit them up and see if they have what you are missing. Check in with them soon because they are limited, like I said and could already be gone!

Check stock

Good luck!

Godzilla 1954 / Godzilla 1955 / Anguirus 1955 (press)

For over 50 years Marusan Toys Inc. has been the standard in Japanese vinyl toys. With classics like Godzilla, Ultraman, and Gamera to the recent Michael Jackson figure, Marusan remains a designer toy leader. Marusan-USA is America's exclusive authorized source for Marusan Toys Inc. of Japan. For the first time, Marusan-USA, working with Go Hero LLC, is making these amazing products available for distribution to new US audiences.

In celebration the 50th year of Godzilla in America, Marusan Toys Inc. of Japan, makers of the very first Godzilla toy, offers the first USA exclusive Godzilla vinyl figures.


USA Exclusive 9-inch retro GODZILLA 1954, GODZILLA 1955, ANGUIRUS 1955 vinyl models. ® & © 2004 Toho Co., Ltd
 

Merry Kristmas from Kollectible Kulture!

To all our toy friends and family... we hope you find yourselves surrounded by close family and friends for a warm, loving Christmas day. Cherish the memories, as they will only happen once. Embrace the opportunities you come across to be kind to another human being, it doesn't take much and it goes a long way. Someone is always watching you, waiting to look up to you.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

*RELEASE* Monotone Poison Sweet

What's in store for the new year? Well, ringingRing in the new year with a new toy! Project Detonate's Poison Sweet Monotone Edition on January 1st, Happy Panda Toys is releasing their Monotone Poison Sweet via their website. It will retail for $65 and this is the last edition of the Poison Sweet (limited to 250 pieces worldwide).

NUGGLIFE part 1: Ian Ziobrowski

Here we go folks, the first wave of Ian Ziobrowski's NUGGLIFE series, "the way of the hustling American! Where growing, cultivating, packaging and pushin has become a part of our society. These characters are specially trained in what they do. NUGGS supplies, THUGGZ provides, and CROOK ED the Cop keeps everyone clean. BUT there's always a set of eyes watching these guys. At almost 3 inches tall they proceed to try an live the American Dream 'NUGGLIFE'."

Crook ED the cop

DEA with K9

HYDRODUNNY

THUGGZ



"Dead Paradise" Tiki carving by NEMO

After testing the waters in the tiki world with several custom vinyl toys, Mike "NEMO" Mendez has made the leap into a more traditional form of tiki art- carving his tikis out of actual wood.
The latest NEMO x Tenacious Toys exclusive tiki figure is titled "Dead Paradise". This is a 5 inch tall mixed-media piece, with the main body carved from balsa wood. As with all of NEMO's tiki pieces, "Dead Paradise" is available exclusively through Tenacious Toys at the following link:
http://www.tenacioustoys.com/NEMO_Dead_Paradise_tiki_p/nemodptiki.htm

You can view all of NEMO's past and present customs in his own section on Tenacious Toys:

http://www.tenacioustoys.com/category_s/107.htm

NEMO has several more finished tiki pieces lined up in his workshop. We also have a custom tiki-fied Vimobot series in the works with NEMO: Vimotikis! Vimobots are the 4-inch blank vinyl platform produced by Mimoco, and NEMO was very interested in their simple-yet-curvy shape. More info on NEMO's next customs, and the NEMO Vimotiki series, to be announced soon.

Inquiries should be directed to Benny at Tenacious Toys: tenacioustoys@gmail.com, or to NEMO himself.

Wanderlust... Huck Gee (press)

Two thousand ten, It’s been one hell of a year… at times utterly amazing, at others a struggle just to see the path ahead. I’m looking forward to what my future holds but in my preparations for the new year, I found myself revisiting a special time and place: my travels thru East Asia earlier this year. Heavily inspired by the beauty of Cambodia’s people and country, I took this as an opportunity to revisit the journeys of Raku. This print not only signifies the turning point of yet another year but begins a new chapter for my Gold Life tales. There are some huge developments coming in the second half of 2011. Stuff I’ve been pushing for and working towards for several years. I’m excited to see these projects finally coming to fruition and we will be leading up to them with more art, more toys, more prints, more customs… indeed, more awesomes. Gold Life is coming.
Raku, forever on the road, unassuming traveler by day, purveyor of the wealthy by night. Running from his past, walking steadfastly into his future. Caught in a moment, in the Valley of Three Falls, seemingly lost in thought. Wanderlust.
Each is printed on fine art watercolor paper (225gs), 20″x14″ (plus 1″ border on all sides), gold embossed, numbered and signed. Limited edition run of 100 prints, $60 each.

Toy2R's 15 Weeks to Celebrate 15 Years Contest Concludes this Week (press)

 After 15 amazing weeks of giving fans FREE toys for the holidays, the global contest comes to a close this week. There is still time to enter and be the final winner and take home some serious FREE goodies from Toy2R - so head over to the Toy2R USA Facebook Fan Page and post a comment or photo showing your love for Toy2R.

While the contest comes to an end, it is hardly the end of great new projects from Toy2R. As 2011 approaches, fans can prepare themselves for another incredible year as Toy2R celebrates 2011, The Year of Qee - the 10th Anniversary of the Qee Brand. Yes, for 10 years the Qee platform has inspired, re-imagined and continues to be one of the strongest forces in the designer art toy universe. 2011 will see many new Qee projects, as well as original new Toy2R collaborations released, during this major milestone year

"BIOMORPHIC" The Solo Show of Gigi Bio (press)

The word "Biomorphic" is a term commonly referred as organic, abstract shapes derived from biology or
living organisms. The word, "bio", means life; and "morphic", meaning transformation. In an art sense, it is a focus on the power of natural life and use of organic shapes & line work. As a person and artist, it was only natural for me to be inspired by life, with great emphasis on transition. Living in New York, I see life in an urban state of mind capturing the world in 360 degree hyper views. Everyday, I am surrounded by culture, bustling streets, speeding traffic to buildings being torn & built back up in an instant.

My view of the world is a product of the past colliding with the present. I aim to expose the emotional side of the city streets pushing the final image to abstraction & constructing a new view of the world. Each piece represents a world full of ambition, energy and movement. I aim to recreate the world through multiple perspectives captured in various time frames. My artwork is greatly inspired by the world, but hidden between the layers is a narrative of life. My art is a prism of life, beauty and transformation.

I expose the beautiful complexities of being human.

Life is Art.

Saturday, January 29th, from 7pm – 11pm
Art Whino Gallery
122 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745

Show end date: February 16th
The event is FREE and open to the public
http://gigibio.com/home.html

Custom Blamo Toys Nimbus by Mikie Graham

Mikie (zombiemonkie) has been a busy bee as usual.  He customized a Blamo Toys Nimbus... his "Krang Nimbus" and it is no different than the rest of his figures. What do I mean by that? All his figures are awesome and bring out a little more of who Mikie is......

"As the 2nd annual "Blamo Custom Toy Show" draws to a close, show curator and avid toy customizer Mikie Graham has finally found the time to put together a detailed look at his custom Nimbus from the show.

Inspired by the TMNT cartoon's of his childhood, Mikie took his Nimbus figure and transformed it into "Krang,"the disembodied brain and ultimate bad guy from the cartoon television series.Mikie's custom uses the shape of the Nimbus figure and tweaks it, adding an extra head and turning the original Nimbus face into Krang himself; residing within the belly of his android behemoth. Completing the transformation Mikie added Krang's "brain tentacles" that snake out the figure to operate the tiny joysticks which control the hulking colossus. Krang is currently available along with all of the remaining Nimbus customs at Blamotoys.com"

Wanna see more?

Happy Holidays Argonaut Resins style - with an Exclusive Tuttz!

Just in time for the Holidays, Argonaut Resins puts out a little sneak peek of what's to come! In the newest group of Tuttz figures, there will be a total of 15 for Christmas with 3 New Years chase figures... the chase figures are to give us a little insight as to what 2011 just might have in store for us!

The figures will be selling at $50 each... keep your eyes and ears peeled for more info.

Kaws X Robert Lazzarini Companion

You know you want one.... you know you do! Well, for $264.99 each, or all three for $749.99 you can! Right now Toy Qube is accepting pre-orders for these awesome figures. Wanna get in on it? Click Here.

End of Year 75% off SALE at The Poster Cause Project

The Poster Cause Project is ending 2010 with a bang! They are reducing their inventory to make room for 2011 stock, which means savings for us! They are doing a huge end of year sale with 75% OFF from December 27th at 12:01am until December 31st at 11:59pm by using code " Postergeddon2010 " at
http://shop.thepostercauseproject.com. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to snatch up some great loot!

Happy Holidays Toy2R Style!

Sweet! I want an ornament like that on my tree!

Street Degrees of Separation @ CreWest

Crewest and Curator Abztract are proud to present Street Degrees of Separation. Street Degrees of Separation is a group show with artists from around the world, coming together to kick off the new year. 2011 will bring amazing new work, new projects and new art by some of today’s greatest street-artists, and while artists prepare for what they will unleash on walls across the planet, they found themselves coming together for this show. Street Degrees explores the global connection of street-artists and their unified motive in the new year: Reinvention.

The Opening Reception will take place Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 6-9 pm and will include beats by DJ Phyz Ed and free giveaways compliments of Rogue Status. The Exhibition runs through Sunday, January 30, 2011. Artwalk event takes place on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 6-10pm.

The show brings artists from Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Texas, UK, Sweden, Indonesia and much more. The artists list includes Chris Clark, Chris RWK, Clown Soldier, Damon Ginandes, David Flores, Ernesto Yerena, EyeFormation, FAKE, Gabe Copeland, GAIA, Hidden Moves, Joe Iurato, JMR, Philip Lumbang, Shai Dahan and special guest Danny Gonzales.

The Big Picture: Mark Mothersbaugh + Shepard Fairey (press)

January 22-February 19, 2011
Opening Reception:

Saturday, January 22, 2011

8 - 11 p.m. Valet Parking Provided

 

Subliminal Projects and The Art of Elysium's Elysium Project are pleased to present a two-person show featuring work by artist, pop culture icon, and DEVO frontman Mark Mothersbaugh and artist Shepard Fairey. This exhibition focuses on their work as artists and philanthropists.
As artists, Mark and Shepard create work that demand the viewer's attention, drawing them into a world where scale is pushed to the forefront. From several feet back, Shepard's work tells one story while, up close, the intricate patterning tells another. The symbols in a Shepard print provide a contextual framework and the elaborate detailing reflects a careful attention to craft. Mark's creative process begins on a small scale. His postcard-size illustrations and paintings often serve as the initial step in his creative process, from which he then pulls imagery for his larger work. These highly personal postcards are created on an intimate scale and, once enlarged into large-format works, the viewer is invited to step into Mark's whimsical world. In both cases, it is the carefully thought out details that make The Big Picture.
These two artists are keenly aware of The Big Picture when committing to a charitable cause. Their influential roles as tastemakers and cultural icons serve as a bright spotlight on the charity they choose to support. Thanks to their dedication to The Art of Elysium, both artists help bring attention to the charity's mission, thus enriching the lives of gravely ill children in the Los Angeles serviced by the charity. Shepard Fairey, the 2010 Art of Elysium Visionary, and Mark Mothersbaugh, the 2011 Art of Elysium Visionary, are celebrated in this exhibition for their art and their charitable spirits.

"I am so thrilled that Shepard has opened his gallery for this extremely special collaboration. This is the first collaboration between two of our VISIONARIES. It is our hope that the people that have been asked to join our VISIONARY CIRCLE share in creative collaborations not only to benefit The Art of Elysium and all of its various programs but that their joint endeavors inspire change in the world at large. That is the BIG PICTURE that we are hoping for." --Jennifer Howell, founder of The Art of Elysium
The Art of Elysium is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1997 to support artists and provide relief for medically disabled and hospitalized children. This dual mission has grown into a full-circle program with the charity providing a professional platform for artists and, in exchange, artists volunteer their time and talent to children with serious illnesses. We provide artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing. We believe there is a powerful and mutual exchange of hope and appreciation that occurs when artists share their time and talent with children battling serious medical conditions. Today, the charity has offices in Los Angeles and New York and holds workshops for over 40,000 children a year.
Elysium Project is The Art of Elysium's platform where contemporary art intersects with philanthropy. We are committed to supporting emerging, mid-career and established artists through discerning art exhibitions, public art initiatives and special events. Elysium Project simultaneously raises funds and creates the infrastructure to ensure that medically disabled children have access to quality educational and therapeutic arts experiences.

Happy Holidays Ron English Style!

Only could a character such as Ron English get away with such a great picture! Who wouldn't want one of these lawn ornaments, it is festive after all, right? ;)

Toy Break Episode 148: HD

Toy Break Episode 148 is up and running. So kick back, relax, grab a cup of eggnog and enjoy!

SDCC 2011

Rumor has it the SDCC staff are ready to sell a small run of badges. They are trying out a new system after failed attempts. Tomorrow at approximately 8AM 1,000 badges will be available at their website. Don't miss your chance!


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Short break

My friends, my short break is almost over.... We are almost all settled into our new home, my finals are almost over and we will have Internet again in just a few days!!!!!! I will be blowing up the scene once that happens. Thanks for hanging tight!

To those who are in school too, good luck on finals.... See you all again in a few!


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Chris Ryniak x Sasquatch Magazine Set‏ (press)

Steve Brown Gallery is pleased to announce the release of a very limited set featuring Cleveland artist, Chris Ryniak!

Limited to only 12 pieces, each set includes:

- Issue #1 of Sasquatch Magazine, an Australian periodical featured the best in pop surrealism and "lowbrow" artwork. With feature articles on Chris Ryniak, Travis Louie, Dan May, Femke Heimstra and more, Sasquatch Magazine's premiere issue has immediately established it as a publication to watch! Each copy of the magazine is hand-signed by Chris, with a doodle of one of his many monsters!

- Show card from "This Could Get Ugly", Ryniak's SOLD OUT 2010 solo exhibition! Hosted by MyPlasticHeart, 90% of the show sold out before opening night..an amazing (but unsurprising) feat for Chris' very first fully sculptural exhibition.

- Postcard from Vannen Watches, featuring Chris' limited edition watch "The Shape of Things To Come". Limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, these quality timepieces from Vannen are the next generation of functional, wearable artwork and are available worldwide from select retailers.

- Limited Edition Chris Ryniak sticker of "Adaptations", a painting he created for his "Gardens of Misfortune" exhibition at the esteemed Yves Laroche Gallery in Montreal.

- A signed copy of "Weird Things Are Happening In The Future", Chris' second self-published collection of his original artwork. Featuring paintings and sculpture from 2004 - 2005, "Weird Things..." is a 28-page time capsule of the evolution of Chris' artwork into its current form.

- Four piece Mini-Print set featuring reproductions of: The Florence Nightingale Oath (2007), The Order of Things (2007), The Harbinger (2008), and Hard To Reach Places (2008). Each mini print is 5" x 7" and suitable for framing.

There are 12 of these collector packages available, at a retail price of only $40 USD from www.stevebrowngallery.com. A perfect gift for any art collector (or monster fan) for the holidays!

Boris Plush - Nathan Hamill X Kat Brunnegraff

Hey guys and gals! Need a great Xmas idea? How about a cute plush Boris! Kat Brunnegraff has taken Nathan Hamill's adorable guy and made him squishy!!! They measure 5" tall from toe to ear and are 3.5" in width. They were made with a very limited amount and are only $10, so head on over to Nathan's STORE and see if there are any left.