Sjors says: Toeter In 2009

"Start 2009 with a toot... Place your nose here against the paper and say TOOT!"
From: Sjors Trimbach, Milja & Luuk

*Toot-Toot-from-Singapore!*

**Keep a watchout for Sjors' collaboration with Phoneticontrol with their papercraft THOUGHT PROCESSOR :)

Hoophy Vol 3 Papertoy by Shin Tanaka x David Flores

In addition to New Year well-wishes from Shin Tanaka (thanks duder!) ~ the previously teased collaboration-HOOPHY papercraft figure featuring skin-design by David Flores ~ is now l"live" and ready for your download pleasure = CLICKETH and enjoy :)


*Stay tuned to TRE for the lowdown on the next collaboration-HOOPHY*

Two Faced Hazel by Kathie Olivas (Jan 6-drop)

In addition to my earlier post; MINDstyle has sent over a few images of the upcoming TWO FACED HAZEL by Kathie Olivas, which is set for release at select retailers on January 6th 2009. "The highly anticipated 9" art toy release is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and will certainly be one of the most sought after figures for collectors and fans. Pre-orders were taken and some stores will have the figure online or available on a limited basis."

The hand painted figure comes packaged in a premium gift box, and has a SRP of US$89.99. CLICK THRU to peep more lush-pics of the packaging box designed by Rob Schwager - and be on the look out for the announcement the next color way release.

Source: MINDstyle

More 1/6 Space Villains on OneSixthWarriors (for Buck Rogers Contest)

Since my previous post, more "dastardly villains" have been "gathering and scheming" over at OSW - no doubt with a devious plan to "hijack" Buck Rogers ~ a 1/6th scaled Buck Rogers action figure from Go Hero, that is! [WHAT]



The competition to "Create a Futuristic Space Villain" is heating up, especially with the dateline being January 2nd 2009 (altho based on which timezone I know not). Go peep the submissions thus far in this thread on OneSixthWarriors.com [all pics via].

Source: OneSixthWarriors.com

3A Toys' Tomorrow Kings listed on Bambalandstore.com

For folks who missed out on the initial order for Ashley Wood x 3A Toys' sold out TOMORROW KINGS figure-sets [WHAT] - a small number of excess TKs had apparently been found in the 3A-warehouse, and have been added to the Bamabalandstore. Available in 3 different figure set editions (3 colorways and rare figure combos) and single blind-box - priced at US$300 for a 3-pack and US$120 for singles. (inclusive EMS shipping).


The 1/6th-scaled articulated figures comes with a severed robot head. There's also a chance to win a BLANC DE PLUME via original sketch-card by Ashley Wood - randomly inserted into TK-sets [READ]. Shown here are TKs in blister-tray & packaging pics @ Santa's magical workshop ...eerr... I mean 3A-factories [via 3A Forum] who are being prepped to be sent off. What a sweet new year present they would make, IMHO!

TOYSREVIL's CORALINE BOX 23/50 (which I dub thee *Scottie-Box*)

- CLICK THRU to read about the contents and for images of my Coraline Box (Numbered 23/50)
- CLICK for posts about Coraline Boxes on TRE.
- CLICK for all-things CORALINE The Movie on TRE.

CORALINE is a 3D-animated movie directed by Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Xmas) and is based on the novella by Neil Gaiman. Puppetry & Animation is by LAIKA (who were also the gifters of the Coraline boxes). Coraline the movie premieres February 6th, 2009.



Tis funny now, thinking back - it took their second email to convince me
that it wasn't all an online scam to ask me for my mailing address! LOL


Undeniably one of my favouritest "gifts" I've had the honor & pleasure
of receiving this year ~ my humble thanks to the kind folks @ LAIKA!

My box was about SCOTTIE DOG. I think I shall dub thee box SCOTTIE-BOX! :p

Contained within were items related to SCOTTIE DOG - both "Living" and "Dead" versions! From the Stills at base of lid-cover (Numbered 45 & 61) - to the puppet-parts pinned down on the red-velvet lined interior-base, to the iron key twisty-tied via steel wires to a thin carded-tag with "Coraline.com - Password: BUTTONEYES" printed on, it was indeed a precious box of lush intentions and DIY-exquisiteness, IMHO. "Brown-nosing" ~ you say? ... F**K YEAH! I'm all about sharing my manly-joy with y'all! LOL



But frankly, t'was what was "written" on the letter contained in the envelope pasted out-front of the wooden-box, that got my tear-ducts a quiver and heart of hearts pitter-patterin' (not quite close to receiving an anonymous cheque for a million bucks, but close enough :p) ... and it took all the self-control I could muster, to contain my manly-tears from breaching ... *choke*


[View Higher-res on my Flickr]



... you had me at "Dear Andy", folks ... you had me at knowing my name :)
Again, you have my very humbled thanks, LAIKA-rians! (Sorry, couldn't think of a better moniker ... or how about "LAIKA-puppeteers"? heh)

ROCK-ON 2009! Happy New Year Everyone!

May the New Year bring you Wealth, Health and Happiness! ROCK-ON, PEOPLE!


[PSSST: CLICK THRU for an "alternate version" or click HERE]

FYI: The bobble-figure in the video is ABC Express' LOVE (1972) [WHAT]
2009-BOOM! (TRE-Alternate Version):