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BEHIND THE SCULPT-VINYL TOY WORKSHOP

 

Found via the all-knowing facebook, we were invited to an event hosted by one of the brains behind the Vinyl Thoughts show series in Dallas, TX. Many do not know what he looks like, and he may even wear a mask to the event, but by golly he will sure teach you how to sculpt. Here is the write-up for the event (and registration Which will be at Artful Mayhem Studio:

Nobody knows who the REAL Cody Phillips is. But legend tells of a man who could create fascinating creatures with a sculpt of the clay and a flick of the brush! Locked away in a gold encrusted toaster, he kept all of his secrets to breathing life into these characters from their bleak blank forms. We invite you to come take a peek into the world of this artist as he unveils his secret process and aids you in your own creative endeavors.

This 2-hour adult workshop features tips & tricks from the legend himself; followed by a guided time of creation for each participant. Bring a blank vinyl ready to customize; Cody will help walk you through the beginning stages.

Class space is limited, $20/person, space limited to 20 guests.

Register for the class here.

 

-Ben

“THE MAGICIAN” BY DAVID KRAIG

 

From one of our loyal readers, David Kraig,  comes a custom that he did for the Custom Toy Union exchange. The figure is a 4″ munny with a 3″ dunny and super sculpey, acrylic paint, and art canvas in the top hat.

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-Ben

LUNARTIK “THE ART OF TEA” ART PIECES

 

In the case of Lunartik, it was only a matter of time before his two passions, art and tea, combined in to one thing: tea art (or art tea, depending on your preference). These pieces are a shade taller than the traditional mini series teas as each of these pieces stands 5.5″ not including the brush that comes with it. Each cup has been hand-crafted and has been painted white and filled with colored resin. The wooden platforms that the cups rest on are hand painted and adorned with silver/nickle plaques.

Points of interest are that these are a run of 18 and will be shipped sequentially (essentially first come, first served). Each buyer even has the luxury of choosing the color that is on the brush tip. This piece is a portion of a continuing series to be known as “Tiny Art Gallery”. These figures are already available for £49.00 each + P&P through Lunartik.com and will come wrapped and secured.

-Ben

FREAK STORE ‘FONZO’ BY GARY HAM

Freak Store celebrates the launch of its first vinyl figure “Fonzo”, designed by the renowned Gary Ham. Fonzo was inspired by their pet French bulldog and has since become the image of the store.

 The 6″ standard version of Fonzo will be available next week in a store near you in a limited run of 200 worldwide. There is a secret chase colorway. Will you be one of the lucky few to get it?

 -Travis

A LITTLE STRANGER FOR THEY CAME FROM THE STREETS 2

Here is a teaser of what A Little Stranger created for They Came From The Streets 2. As you can see in the background this 7″ Munny got a complete makeover. Also she will have a print available for sale that you can pick up to match the Munny. If you are in or around Cincinnati on June 1st make sure to stop in UNHEARDOF at 7pm and check out all the awesome pieces.

UNHEARDOF 323 W. 4th St. Cincinnati, OH

-Travis

‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION’- TASK ONE FOR THEY CAME FROM THE STREETS 2

Task one has revealed his piece for They Came From The Streets 2. Titled ‘Under Construction-AKA Munnys’ At Work’ this 7″ Munny has  turned into a construction site that the mini Munnys’ are erecting. Make sure to stop in and check all the awesome pieces on June 1st at 7pm. For more info on TCFTS 2 click HERE.

UNHEARDOF 323 W. 4th St. Cincinnati, OH

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-Travis

Frank Kozik x Kidrobot – Happy Labbit Mini Series

If you like blowing bubbles, eating ice cream, or have a thing for swashbuckling buns, you’ll love these merry mustachioed mammals. Frank Kozik’s Happy Labbit Mini Series is here, with 18 spanking new designs that know how to do it all – drink from straw cups, blow gnarly bubbles, and eat hot dogs in two bites. Collect one, or the whole mini vinyl crew.

Available beginning June 7 at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers worldwide, each of Happy Labbit retails for $4.95 US (£4.10 UK, €4.70 EU).

-Travis

This post was found on KidRobot’s Blog

CACHE FOR THEY CAME FROM THE STREETS 2

Cache has shared just tease of this custom 7″ Munny for our show They Came From The Streets 2. Make sure if you are in Cincinnati to stop in to UNHEARDOF at 7pm on June 1st.

UNHEARDOF- 323 W 4th St. Cincinnati, Ohio

-Travis

NATHAN HAMILL ‘BORIS’ PRINT

Nathan Hamill just released his latest print ‘Boris’! These 10.5″ x 13″  giclee prints are hand numbered and signed by Mr. Hamill himself. They are also printed on heavy stock watercolor paper and are limited to an edition of 50. To pick yours up for the low price of $20 click HERE.

-Travis

REVIEW: 3A WWRp HEAVY BRAMBLE- DEIMOS DEFENCE

Recently ThreeA released the latest editions of the WWRp line this time the figure being the Heavy Bramble. The above edition is the Deimos Defence colorway featuring a blue/green and yellow distressed paint job. These “portable”  7″ figures feature a crazy amount of articulation, a massive gun, four ammo bags and retails for $65.

This figure is amazing! If you like ThreeA toys or any of the WWRp figures this guy will fit right into you collection. The distressed paint looks great, and with all the little ‘ghost’ printed words, numbers, and letters all over the figure it really helps it stand out. I really like the color of this figure, the dull blue green really helps to add to the overall distressed look of the figure. I really looks like it has been sitting out in the weather or in battle. My only complaint about this figure is with the ammo bags. They seem to fall off their hook very easily which can be annoying while setting up the figure.

I purchased this guy from Tenacious Toys (which is sold out but have lots of other ThreeA items HERE)  If you would like to add this guy to your collection Click HERE.

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-Travis

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