Seen @ Toy Carnival, Singapore Arts Museum (July 5)

CLICK THRU for random snapshots of Toy Carnival @ the Singapore Arts Museum Sunday July 5th just, where I braved my own lethargy and personal finance deficit, and ventured forth into an event with the intention to cover the festivities - simply to share on me own humble TRE-blog (srsly), and ended up having a real decent time perusing table tops filled with multi-colored boxes filled yet with toys of all shape, size, color, make and brands.

Also check out my separate blog-entries for Scale Nutz's splendid Megatron and Iron man customs and ,u>1/6th-scaled action figures from the OSW Singapore Embassy collectors :)

More (*much clearer*) images can be viewed via Ken Moo's flickr - where you might find a coupla pics of me gawking at a LMF-Black vinyl figure by Michael Lau, and attempting to feast on a LAMDOG (which I eventually did managed to bring home with me, courtesy of Ken - you evil man you LOL)

[21 x imges of Toy Carnival / CLICK to view full-screen]
TRE-IMPRESSIONS: While generally a straight-up booth/table-sales sorta set up, with a sprinkling of activity-based happenings around the designated compound within the Museum (didn't help when the heavens opened up the skies around 4+pm and rained hard) - it was a surprisingly well-packed affair! Too well-packed, in fact!

The hall space was not fantabulously huge (with no wide convention-styled aisles) having tables lined the side of the room. The Star Wars set-up on the stage was a tad disconcerting, leaving me not much of an option to stay up and snap thru the crowd lined up and barrier separating display from folks (Totally understandable why it was enforced, of course). I hadn't have much chance to snap the Cosplayers, but then again I;ve never had much luck with snapping cosplayers with my dodgy camera LOL

BUT I managed to have one taken with Alvin Lee of Syonan Reflections - dressed up as WW2 German soldiers. Closest "Convention-Fan-thing" I could've done, and ended up quite fun LOL

So did you miss the 2nd floor hall space? If you had followed the throngs of people moving perhaps you may yet stumble upon it ... if not, perhaps a more visible sign (I didn't check for one, so cannot say that there wasn't one :p) would help the traffic flow.

Kudos for this event on a Sunday! And if nothing else of it's ilk sprouts up anytime soon, Im totally psyched up for the Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention in August!


[167 x images for Toy Carnival @ SM, July 5th / via Ken Moo's flickr]

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OSW Singapore Embassy 1/6 figures @ Toy Carnival, SAM (July 5)

The "OSW Singapore Embassy" represented the One Sixth Warriors forum at Sunday's Toy Carnival event at the Singapore Art Museum [blogged] - with local collectors and hobbyists presenting articulated 12 inch figures (also known as 1/6th-scaled figures) in various genres, with a predominately Military-vibe.

In all honesty, do check out THIS forum-thread on OSW for a sweet selection of crisp pics - as compared to my torrid grainy photoshopped+brightened amateur snaps (*hangs-head in-toy-shame*) ... But if you're game, and heart me regardless (*cough*) - CLICK THRU for slideshowed-pics, or CLICK to view full screen :p

[11 x images for OSW SG @ Toy Carnival 2009]

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Custom Transformers Megatron and Iron Man Mark 3 by Scale Nutz @ Toy Carnival, SAM (July 5)

Seen at the Scale Nutz table at Sunday's Toy Carnival @ Singapore Art Museum [blogged] were a couple of nigh-impressive custom toys (by Scale Nutz's William Tan) - featuring a Red White and Blue metallic repaintwork for a Hot Toy Iron Man Mark 3 figure, and a sweet custom chrome-finish MEGATRON (from Hasbro's production toy line) as seen in his cyber-tank form in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen! Enough of my yakking and CLICK THRU for pics!





[Additional Megatron-pics via Toy Carnival organizer Ken Moo's flickr]

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NEMO custom Mickey Mouse for Mickey Brand Halo @ Times Square, Hong Kong (July 9)

From the Philippines comes an intense Mickey Mouse-custom completed for the Mickey Brand Halo show in Times Square, Hong Kong on July 9th 2009 - as part of the BLOC MICKEY Show (organized by 3-Mix x Disney Asia). Nemo Aguila aka NEMO vibes Mickey with a neon-hotrod palette (at least in thy humbled-eyes) and a surprisingly eerie cheery grin .. perhaps Mickey knows something you don't? (Altho I wouldn't really recommend listening the the dude peering thru the crack out back of Mickey's head, yeh? heh). CLICK THRU for more pics and a lil Q&A with NEMO :)



TOYSREVIL: What is the name of your custom? And do share with us the concept of your design and story of your creation.

NEMO: The name is "Manster Mickey". The concept of the design is to turn Mickey into a monster mouse. Since I've been into drawing, painting and designing monster creatures most of the time,
(and my street art character is a monster ) - I thought that its the best thing I can do for the project.

TOYSREVIL: Are you happy with the result? And what is Mickey Mouse to you?

NEMO: ::) happiness! And that Mickey Mouse is one hell of a mouse icon!

TOYSREVIL: Cheers dude! Awesome custom BTW! In Closing, please do share a little bit about yourself = WHO IS NEMO?

NEMO: I'm NEMO (Nemo Aguila) - Residing at the Philippines. I'm a full time artist and a halfway student ::)

I draw, paint, illustrate, sculpt junks and design toys and anything that can be designed! Im also into street art for 3 yrs I think ... I enjoy things related to art!

Editor's Note: Check out NEMO's work on http://cantfindnemo.multiply.com

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Custom Mickey Mouse from Philippines for Mickey Brand Halo @ Times Square, Hong Kong (show date TBC)

TRE's coverage of custom-Mickey Mouse 12" vinyls for Mickey Brand Halo show continues with a series of Mickeys from Philippines! A hook-up via FreshManila led to a showcase of work by Reggie Yuson, Christian Tamundong, WULA, Krayola Eater and WeeWillDoodle, as well as the crew from artist-collective MOVEMENT 69: featuring works from Egg Fiasco, WHOOOP, NEMO, EXLD and TRIP63 = CLICK THRU for more peeks!

Organized by 3-Mix and Disney Asia -The Mickey Brand Halo custom show was to have launched from June 29th and exhibited til August 2nd at Times Square, Hong Kong - but have since yet to be able to confirm the status of the show. Personally I have a sneaking "suspicion" that it will launch along with MINDstyle's Bloc Mickey show on July 9th. Confirmation as soon as I have news :)


Elaine from teamFRESH-adds: "We are good friends with Alex of 3mix and he was the one who sent us the mickeys to be done by local filipino artists. These mickeys will be displayed at time square hong kong as an exhibit with other artist from asia as well :)"




**I have not been able to identify which customs belong to whom, so please do feel free to identify and tag yourself in this post's comments section! Thanks!

(cheers for the trouble, Elaine!)

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Fireworks by PES / Happy Independence Day!

A day late for Singapore, but hopefully right on time for TRE-readers based in the United States = Have A Splendid 4th of July Independence Day! Here's some fireworks for ya! Courtesy of stop-motion specialist PES :)

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Preview of More Custom Vimobots for San Diego Comic Con 2009

In addition to my previously posted previews of custom-VIMOBOTS for the the upcoming San Diego Comic Con - as presented by Mimoco and curated by Drilone - CLICK THRU for a few more customs (as seen+pilfered from the custom-Vimobot flickr-pool). More previews as and when I get/find them!

FYI: Vimobots will be on sale at Mimoco's booth 1st come 1st serve. Also Raffles will be held Everyday to win custom Vimobots from the artists.


Kat Brunnegraff made 3 Night Walker customs (two to be sold, one to be raffled off). From L-R: Mercury, Neptune and Pluto (my fav - looks like the "youngest" in the group and most likely picked upon by the rest :p). Splendid characterization of a similar form and concept, methinks!

STORY: When Night Walkers walk across the sky they bring the night for everyone to enjoy. Their eyes are the moon and they watch over us all.


Dan Orosco aka D-Lux spots a total of five cycloptic customs best described (humbly by me) as "Cosmic Psychedelia" - tripping the Acid Milky Way and surfing the color spectrum = *Sweet-Lazer-Beams+Moon-Beams*


A trio of masked Killer Cactus (or is that "Cacti"?) by Brian Colin - featuring Magic Sculpt, Acrylic, and even old paint brush hairs on one (far-right, my fav) ... sadly (for me), it's mangled teeth reminds me of my own .. heh



Paul Kaiju manifests your nightmares unto his quartet of VIMOBOT Horror show customs (**and I meant that as the most awesomest of ways!**) .. C'mon, go pinch teh wittle demon-baby's cheeks - I DARE YA! muahahahaha

FYI: They look like they could be in a cartoon / anime, ala Spooky Kitaro, IMHO! And they'd be fab for a production Halloween release, no? :)


YOU SEE? I TOLD YOU! I told you Alex Dril aka Drilone was amassing an arsenal of weapons-of-toy-destruction! From the first single Vimobot-custom posted here - the squadron now numbers 5! (Air attack and Ground support?). Mount-UP!

FYI: Alex is curating the Vimobot-custom show at SDCC - so he knows where your toys are = Beware thee meek toys, BEWAAaaaaAAAARE!

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More Copperhead-18 Sea Monkey Revealed by Kennyswork

Kenny Wong reveals "a little bit more" of his 20 inch tall collabo-toy with Ashley Wood of threeA Toys - to be displayed in all it's glory at next week's Taipei Toy festival (July 9-12) ... okay, so maybe "a little bit" is an understatement, judging by the enormity of what Kenny is seen working on above! *faints*

Do keep a lookout for SEA MONKEY (and Ashley's "Snow Pea" femme pilot!) at Booths B34 & B35! (snap and send pics purleeeeeze?) - Menawhile, CLICK THRU for a peep at the full Sea Monkey-teaser!



[Above image is photoshopped from original pic first posted here]
Source: 3A Toys forum via the efforts of Gimbat

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La Noche De La Fusion Vacuum Form Masks by Gary Baseman

Limited Edition La Noche De La Fusion VACUUM FORM MASKS by Gary Baseman available now via www.garybaseman.com.

Measuring 10x10 inches - each mask is priced at US$75 unsigned / US$90 signed by the artist. Price includes shipping for domestic orders. All international orders require additional shipping charges. Limit 1 per customer.

CLICK THRU for more info, as well as a video coverage of La Noche de la Fusion opening night by VIMBY :)

PRESS: These beautiful works of art are a mixture of Baseman’s contemporary art and an homage to the costume masks of yesteryear. Vacuum-form masks, all hand painted, feature the Enlightened Chou, the central figure in Baseman’s most recent exhibition La Noche de la Fusion at Corey Helford Gallery. If you were not fortunate enough to win one at the amazing opening event for this show, now’s your chance to own a piece of this historic exhibition!

Available colors include: purple, black, gold, pink, blue, off-white, silver. Not all colors will be available. We cannot guarantee your first choice of color due to the limited nature of this product. Please pick your top three colors and we will do our best to provide you with what you want. You may note your choices in the notes section of the PayPal transaction at the time of purchase.

[Insert image of Gary Baseman with fellow painter, Natalia Fabia, at his Art Performance opening of La Noche de la Fusion. Photo by Kristin]

VIMBY - Gary Baseman

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adFunture's REMIX Mini-G revealed

With less than a week to go before Taipei Toy Festival opens it's doors on July 9th - Eddi of adFunture reveals Taiwanese streetwear label REMIX’s take on the Mini G-Robot project = the 6th design to be seen and identified thus far, and featured on TRE. Do keep a look out for these 9cm / 3.5 inch tall figures at adFunture's booth B40 & B41. So what other designs are as yet revealed? And are there any chase Mini-Gs at all?

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Studio Visit With Joe Ledbetter by Dailydujour TV (July 1st)

Dailydujour had their first "Live" Studio Visit with Joe Ledbetter (on July 1st) - where "we" the viewers had a chance to walked through Joe's studio via the camera's POV, peeked at his toy-collection (A Star Wars Kubricks-fan he is) as well as prototypes of figures that were either not produced (in the past) and upcoming new ones - including a Monkey King proto! Also spotted on his computer monitor were turnarounds for a 24" Firecat, an impressive Griffin figure, and Slander Snake for Play Imaginative (which includes a little "surprise").

CLICK THRU for a selection of screengrabs of the video (Note: These are post-"live" telecast grabs, hence visuals are obscured by a subtitle-bar, but tis cool :p). Or you can do direct to Dailydujour TV to watch the entire video including a sit-down interview after the studio walk-thru :)

"Monkey King" prototype - inclusive of turnarounds on the monitor. There's even a wittle birdie perched at the end of the tail ... aaawwww ... more details as I get them (somehow). Will we get to see this little guy in August for STGCC? (Bring it along, Joe! Purdy-purleeze?)





Griffin turnaround designs. I'd missed the audio commentary / dialog for which company is producing is tho. I wanna see Joe's Griffin have an air battle with TOUMA's Beak Falcons tho! LOL




The green colorway Slander Snake turnarounds on Joe's monitor, which also includes a little "surprise" victim set/hidden within the snake - probably the wee bunny snack! LOL (maybe it is supposed to "rattle" within the main snake body? "Rattlesnake", geddit? heh)



[The graphic for the lil guy in yellow is to wrap around the sphere and hidden within the snake]

Turnarounds of a 24" tall Firecat planned to be made in fiberglass, with a possibility
to have a reduced vinyl version in the future. One of the colors mentioned was "Ferrari Red".



[Un-made Labbit and Dunnys]

[Artwork-WIPs, Sketches and Bootleg Caps found in Taiwan!]

**Disclaimer: All screengrab-images have been brightened and white-balanced by myself in
photoshop, and may not be wholly 100% accurate to the actual final product and/or artwork**

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Mongolion the Ever-Living by L'Amour Supreme x Super7 (July 11-drop)

PRESS: Ancient Spirits of Evil! HOOOOO! Fan Favorite L'Amour Supreme's Mongolion has returned, and is paying his respect to another in a long line of horribly amazing villains of the past. Hailing from Third Earth, Mongolion the Ever-Living is cast in light blue vinyl with red, maroon, tan, black and silver sprays, reminiscent of a transforming evil mummy who wears the Snakes of Infinity emblem on his chest.
Source: Super7-blog

Mongolion will be available from Saturday, July 11th, 11am Pacific at the Super7 Store - with a SRP of US$60 per.

FYI: This is the 2nd (multi) colored production Mongolion to be released [Peep first colorway here]. And CLICK THRU to have a peek at a luscious hand-painted colorway aptly dubbed: Ultra Violet Custom Mongolion!

[21 x images of custom Ultra Violet Mongolion - 1/1 Edition NFS]

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King Katch Full Frontal (WIP) Reveal by Muttpop

Muttpop has revealed the full frontal of their "King of Wrestling" vinyl figure; KING KATCH! [tagged] I have posted them next to the images of the King's back (last posted here) for visual reference of this majestic muscled beast of a toy = CLICK THRU for more images!

Muttpop-Bob-said: "We worked very closely with Monster5 on King Katch's teeth. Earlier sculpt versions of Katch had some mighty sharp canines. We felt that the sharper teeth distracted from the overall shape and look of the figure. The final version is a nice balance of menace and approachability. King Katch will be released sometime in 2010."



[Earlier version of Fist-sculpt here]

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Imagi Studio's Gatchaman @ Anime Expo 2009

Seen at the Imagi Studios booth at the current Anime Expo 2009 in Los Angeles (JUly 2-5) is this recorded footage of the CG-animated GATCHAMAN movie promo video on display - that seems to feature character design more than anything else ... but of course tis hardly discernable given the recording. Hopefully the full promo will be available online soon (preferably embeddable, fhanks! LOL)

Source: Twitch

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Aswang Puto by Huck Gee (Aug 1st drop @ Fresh Manila)

ASWANG PUTO by Huck Gee is scheduled to drop on August 1st @ the FRESHManila online store - featuring a 16 inch tall figure with a dioramic-base, priced at US$115 per. (Actual quantity undetermined). CLICK THRU for more PUTO-Pics!

And what an "evolution" HG's PUTO has been thru, from nekkid "baby"-Puto with pee-pee sticking forth [tagged on TRE] to the current demonized creature with grown out-stretched wings! And what a body count he's scored too! FYI: In conjunction with the launch is the Launch Party @ CIRCA, Eastwood at 10pm (with DJs Regiel, BOGBOY and Master Jon + MC Bounce, MC TIU and MC Predator).


I had first asked Huck Gee why the name "Puto" (back in '08) - to which his answer was: "t's a play on words, a mix up of Spanish slang, old Italian and Philippino. In Italian "Putto" is the name of the cute little babies with wings that showed up in renaissance period paintings. "Puto" is Spanish for male prostitute/bitch. And in the Philippines PUTO is a cute white dessert, a tasty filipino steamed rice cake and is very, very popular. Yum."





Source: FreshManila-blog

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KILLJOY! by Jim Koch @ Upperplayground / Fifty/24SEA Gallery (July 17)

KILLJOY! sees Jim Koch showcasing a new collection of toys, illustrations and paintings, including a Skate board release @ the UPPER PLAYGROUND / FIFTY/24SEA Gallery, Seattle [www] with the opening reception on July 17th 2009 (5-10pm) and exhibits thru August 17th.

CLICK THRU for a lil preview of the artwork, as well as check out an interview here with the painter of devious clowns and deviants on TRE circa 2008 :)

UPPER PLAYGROUND / FIFTY/24SEA Gallery.
4730 University Way NE
SEATTLE

Presents: Friday - July, 17th 2009
An Exhibit with Artist - Jim Koch
Opening reception 5 - 10
New Custom toys, Illustrations and Paintings - with Skate board release.
Featuring,
DJ SWERVWON

www.upperplayground.com
www.jimkoch.com

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Curiosities @ Rivet Gallery (July 4th Opening)

Rivet Gallery in Columbus, Ohio - will host the CURIOSITIES Group Show - featuring oddity-arts and sculptured creations from Amanda L. Spayd, Jake Waldron, and J.Shea.

The Opening Reception is on the 4th of July (from 7pm to 10pm). Amanda L. Spayd will be making an appearance at the opening. Curiosities exhibits through July 29.

CLICK THRU for preview of select images, as well as Artists Bio, or go direct to rivetart.com for the complete preview and detail of artworks.

TRE-IMPRESSION: Admittedly, I do not consider myself to be a staunch connoisseur of the arts, nor a aficionado (even tho I was involved with a television series about the local arts scene a lifetime ago, ironically so) - and as much as "hung canvases" go, it perhaps does not engage me as much as three dimensional objects do (although I do like to be challenged my visual-perusal-habits), but to be extremely specific, the Curiosities show is one of "those" shows I would love to, and want to experience in-the-person. (I won't touch them, I promise...)

My jaws melt unto taffy upon gazing on Amanda Spayd's creations. The decaying gothicalia appeals to my stifled senses so, the perceived muskiness a perfume to my darkened desires, for an expression of life within the void, teeming with activity and "life" metaphorically, if not literally.

ARTIST: Amanda Louise Spayd [amandalouise.com]

BIO: Amanda Spayd, a resident of semi-rural Northern Ohio, is a designer, artist, and fragrance alchemist. Her love of texture, antiques, color, and the natural world, combined with an obsessive attention to detail are used to their full advantage when creating her mixed-media sculptures. At once endearing and unsettling, her fabric creatures evoke ideas of cast-off children's toys and ill-concieved taxidermy experiments with human teeth. Amanda creates environments for many of her creatures, giving them permanent homes which hold decorations, related objects, and their personal accoutrements on display. [Read more via]



ARTIST: J.Shea [jshea9.com]

BIO: j.shea was born and raised in boston, ma... influenced at an early age by the art found in comic books? animation... and classic sci-fi film... luckily the streets of his fair city were littered with punk rock posters and hand bills that covered telephone poles and recordshop walls... a constant reminder of the local music scene of the 80's & early 90's proved to be very inspirational as well... [Read more via]



ARTIST: Jake Waldron [jakewaldron.com]

BIO: I was born in 1986. Grew up in Connecticut and ended up going to college in Boston in 2004. I started school as a photography major and ended up jumping around to things like circuit bending, electronics, and computer programming. I would do something for a few months then decide to move on to something new. Finally in late summer 2007 I started sculpting and have been doing it since. Other than that, I am a pretty boring person. [via]

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Sandstorm: custom-Ringo by Cris Rose

Cris Rose's custom Ringo for Iksentrik's custom toy show - held as part of Frome Festival (July 3-12). This is Cris' third Ringo-custom and has already been spoken for. CLICK THRU to peep still images of "Sandstorm" (as seen in slideshow-video posted above) - as well as the backstory of "Sandstorm" written by Cris.


BACK-STORY: "By late 2159 it was becoming clear to many that there was something going on. In the past 2 years alone, mysterious forces had swept whole areas of the globe, wiping out loggers in the Rainforest, whalers off Japan and sealclubbers in the Arctic. Tho numerous attempts had been made by journalists, intelligence agencies and the public to document the occurrences, every time brief glimpses of vast machines were made, all cameras appeared wiped, computers corrupted and satellite images scrambled. With nothing more than word of mouth accounts to hand, an urban legend of rogue robots filled with righteous indignation against the worst of mankind, spread fast. Popular opinion was one of outright support, but no group could back up their claims of responsibility...


Project R was another experimental technology prototype, one the engineers nicknamed "Sandstorm". Robots had never faired well in the extremes of the desert, regularly suffering intakes and joints clogged with sand, their weight causing them to sink and become trapped in the Dunes. It was a serious problem. Global food shortages had forced mankind to reclaim these desert areas for food and energy production, but without robotic help it was nearly impossible!


With a huge filtrations system, Sandstorm was meant to operate indefinitely in the sand, while his huge, flexible legs and wide feet let him bound over Dunes at up to 150mph without a single joint to get clogged. His long arms gave him the reach and strength to carry huge loads, operate a variety of equipment and erect large structures. His party trick was to smash his fists into the ground and dig so deep that he'd reach the water table and create instant Oasis. Not only could he help claim the Desert back, but he could be sent out to track down those lost or trapped in sandstorms, cutting through the clouds with his combination of millimeter radar and ultrasonic rangefinding.


Field tests were going well, until one day he never returned. With no other robots capable of going out to find him, the air search was called off and questions were asked as to why his return commands had failed and why on earth the team has decided to paint him the same damn colour as the dunes!!

Several weeks later a research team spotted plumes of smoke while out surveying the water table. Fearing a downed Hypercopter from the nearby Hoverport, they sent out a distress message and made their way to the scene. What they didn't expect was to find an illegal oil-drilling operation literally torn to pieces, whole areas of it flooded under quickly evaporating water and very little sign of life. Trucks had their illegal combustion engines crushed, one was even pile-driven into the oil well, steam pouring from it as the water bubbled up and put out the fires.


The morning paper's reported a lone survivor's account, a man who turned out to be the leader of one of the largest cartels dealing in fossil fuels, substances banned 100 years previous but still responsible for 80% of the planet's atmospheric pollution.

"The sand erupted below us as without warning. One by one men were pulled beneath the dunes. Something huge was throwing our own vehicles at those of us who remained, but the sun was too bright, the sandstorm too dense to tell what it was. Then there was water everywhere and those who weren't crushed, were drowned... the shadow stopped, looked at me and left. I don't know why. It was all over in a minute."

[Story by Cris Rose]

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Observation Drone: custom MAD*L by Cris Rose (July 3-drop)

Tis been a while since we had any customs by Cris Rose on TRE (for reasons I dare not divulge as yet - needless to say it's gonna be epic) and if you - like me - want a Cris-Rose-customs-fix, then stake out his online shop around about 6pm (London time) on July 3rd today - for the drop of his 1-of-1 Edition custom MAD*L Jungle coloured Observation Drone!

CLICK THRU for a closer look at Observaton Drone (Jungle).


"The second in a series of larger observation drones, this version was outfitted for jungle deployment. Larger, more resilient models, tasked with viewing far more than the sky and actively seeking out his targets. His armoured chest sensor array lets him cut through the dense undergrowth of the forest, while his optical camera zooms in to record the detail. He's long overdue for a repair and refit, but he keeps chugging on...."

Materials: Vinyl, Resin, Metal, Acrylics, Spraypaint Colour: Jungle Green 1/1 Signed

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FERG's Black Misfortune Cat by Playge

The last we saw of FERG's Misfortune Cat was in the initial blank test sample-phase. Now witness the BLACK color sample.

*Awesome*

The final vinyl will stand 9 inches tall inclusive of injection pieces for eyes and tongue - seen at play with Ferg's other creation with Jamungo: Project Squadt [www]

Misfortune Cat will be released via Playge = a joint company with Ferg and threezero. *Stay tuned for further developments*

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Real Robot Series: VF1-S Valkyrie by Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica

Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica unleashes their brand new custom-series (running parallel to their giant robot-themed SUPAROBO Project); dubbed the REAL ROBOT SERIES (first teased in May) with the first custom being the VF1-S Valkyrie based on the anime Macross/Robotech!

Rotobox-Spencer-says: "This figure can transform from Fighter Mode to Gerwalk Mode to Battroid Mode. This is probably the most challenging custom figure that we did so far. It's hard work but it's worth it :) and of course, it's 1 of 1." = I don't know about you folks, but this is simply breathtaking and awe inspiring, IMHO! I have never seen a Toy2R-Qee form been utilized this way ... and if you "doubt" that the custom is "transformable"? Check out the instructional manual (that is included with the custom) posted below.


CLICK THRU for more images and email rotobox@live.com to enquire about securing this
VF1-S Valkyrie! This 1-of-1 edition custom isn't going to hang around too long, I reckon!

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WHAT-IF?: KAWS x Kanye West x Takashi Murakami

What started as a harmless tweet, developed into a "WHAT-IF"-scenario; with the question being: What if KAWS x Kanye West x Takashi Murakami collaborated on this?" ... The TRE-answer being the above-right photoshopped image. heh.

The next question for YOU dear readers is; "Will YOU buy this mash-up figure?" :)

Original Image via Supreme Management

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Wombat by David Choe for San Diego Comic Con 2009

In his follow-up to his first 8 inch tall wooden toy figurine Choegal (produced by Ningyoushi with Upper Playground), David Choe's WOMBAT is an SDCC Edition of 200 pcs with a tentative SRP of around US$40-per. Looks to have three different interchangeable facial masks (like Choegal). David himself will be returning to San Diego Comic Con after a five year absence (!) and can be found at the Giant Robot booth (scheduled undetermined) and "wandering amongst the convention aisles" ...

UPDATED 04.06.09: Price has been amended to US$60.

Source: David Choe

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Giveme5ive Daniel (Ver.001) by Paul Leung for Taipei Toy Festival 2009

The latest project from Paul Leung of Giveme5ive is a new 1/6-scaled 12 inch figure named DANIEL [Ver.001] - from the HOMMES series - dressed in urban street-style; featuring real goose down jacket, micro-weave badge, genuine leather hi pocket, shoulder-bag, as well as a "Lot. 505 Five Pocket Classic Denim" = mirroring the real-scaled Lot. 505 denim jeans.

CLICK THRU for further product info (including prices & availability) and of course; images :)


Limited to an edition of 100 pcs, of which 50 sets have been reserved for Taipei Toy Festival 2009. Price is tagged @ HKD$2200 (US$284 / SGD$413 / +shipping cost). It was mentioned that this price is 50% lesser than the previous figure ("Ryan"), as Paul had expected more fans and doubled the quantity for producing Daniel, so hence the lower price.


Giveme5ive can be found at booth B3 & B16 - where they are sharing space with RC-Work, Jason Siu & Touch Co. (Will feature their works in a separate TRE blog-post). The name of the booth is "4rtist temporary shop"!

But if you can't make it to TTF = read on! "Technically" (overseas) pre-orders officially begins from July 15th onwards, but fans have already been emailing - so from now til then, you will be put on a wait-list (email to sales@everylittlethings.com) before orders are full. The remaining non-TTF sets will be ready on or before mid-August 2009.



In addition to the toys, there will also be made available the 1/1-scaled Lot 505 - 5 Pocket Classic Denim!

Images Source: via everylittlethings.com

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Jaws Switch Keychain by coarse (July 9-drop)

The 13 inch tall jaws switch figure out of your financial reach (no worries folks, I can so relate). No worries as you may yet have a chance to quell your noop-desires with a miniature noop - inclusive of his camouflaged shark crown, protected in a transparent screen printed package - just "slightly" down-sized at an approx. 2.4 inches height ... but hey, it's priced at HK$80 (US$10 / SGD$15) and will be on sale from Thursday July 9 (coarse hk).

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