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Archive for May, 2009

Star Wars Mimobot Series 4: Darth Maul

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

darth maul mimobot

To celebrate the tenth year anniversary of Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace, Mimoco will be releasing series 4 of the Star Wars Mimobots, which features Darth Maul and 3 other characters that have yet to be announced. Scheduled to be released on June 10th on the Mimoco online store along with the other three mystery characters.

Ghost

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

ghost

Exhibiting at Takashi Murakami’s exclusive Geisai Museum 2 show in Tokyo, Hayato Nishimaki is regarded as one of the finest young artists in Japan at the moment. This is part of his latest collection of original hand-drawn artwork, each drawn with ink and acrylic gouache on paper. All Hayato Nishimaki artwork is signed and produced to an incredibly high standard.

Skuttle GID + Glitter

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

skuttle anniv

One Up will celebrate their 8th Anniversary by  creating several special figures.  First up is a specially designed GID Skuttle with glitter from Touma.  The glow strength has been reduced to 40% so that the figure has a translucent appearance.

Labbit Pride 5-Pack

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

labbit pride

We’re here…!

Coming out together this June, each of the 5 mini Labbits in Frank Kozik’s Pride Pack sport sick ‘staches and are 1.5-inches long. Sold in a windowed box designed by the artist.

1984 Labbit

Friday, May 15th, 2009

labbit 1984

One of Kidrobot’s most well-known and popular contributors, Frank Kozik has a new Labbit cooked up. Coming in a 10 inch version is his re-interpreted bunny, the “1984″ Labbit. The trademark cigarette in tow, the Labbit features some Geordi LaForge-esque sunglasses as well as other details including 1984 stamped at the back and a pierced ear.

Three Bean Teens

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

shawnimals three bean teens

It’s the second of 12 Discoveries by Professor Fliggins!

Bonzo, amply moustached, is the leader of this mischievous bean bunch. Sid the Kid is referred to as a “wack emcee.”And Gree does not talk much.

Serv-O-Matics

Monday, May 11th, 2009

serv-o-matics

Designs have been turned up a notch and MindStyle are bringing familiar Brandt Peters characters to the art toys. Similar quality box design as Scavengers but each will be shrink wrapped to remain sealed/tamper proof. Produced only during the production period. 10 all new designs plus one chase figure. Every counter display will have all ten figures. 

Ratio:

- Cabb-E 2/15
- Peacemaker 33 (2/15)
- Mayhem² 2/15
- Junior 1/15
- TestBot 2/15
- Miss Content (1/15)
- Slap Happy (1/15)
- Containment 5.5 (1/15)
- HotBot (1/15)
- Bobb-E (2/15)
- Cosmic Lily (1/30) Chase Figure by creator’s wife, Kathie Olivas

Snake Square S007

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

michael lau x mgs

Michael Lau’s Snake Square S007 (6"), his tribute to Metal Gear Solid, debuted a few months ago at his CSBOOTH16 event.   While the figure concept comes from the vaunted video game franchise, Michael  puts his mark on it with his stylish and humorous take on Snake’s crocodile head and tail disguise.   As we get closer to the celebration of the historic Gardener 10th Anniversary in LA, MINDstyle has just announced their exclusive monotone edition of Snake Square S007 which will be released sometime this month.

Helper (Black and Pink)

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

helper black pink

Just out of production, this is the long awaited Helper from Japanese designer T9G. Based on Tim Biskup’s original character, this first release, the Helper ‘Black & Pink’, was available as an exclusive at Japan’s Haneda airport.