FYI: Frenchie reports that the price for the 6.5 inch tall Misfortunate Traveler was 175$ CN per (80 pcs would be made available), and that there were also 4 prints available (featuring 2 pcs by Jonathan and 2 pcs by Chris) with prices ranging between 100$CN and 210$CN.
[53 x images of "Gardens of Misfortune" show / via MontrealVinyl.com's flickr]
August 15th will see the launch of UNBRIDLED LAMBENCY @ Double Punch Gallery featuring custom exclusive resin toys and action figures from Italy's MAKKINOSO, Portland's Jon Knox aka Hello, Brute, England's Jack Teagle / as well as drawings and paintings galore by Super7's Joshua Herbolsheimer, Dan Fleres, Jon Boam and TomassoMeli. Curated by Ryan De La Hoz, Unbridled Lambency exhibits thru September 4th 2009. CLICK THRU for a preview of the various artists' past/recent works :)
Noferin-says: "We know it is still a fair ways away, but it is so exciting we couldn't wait another second. "The place we call home" is our second Solo Exhibition at Copro Gallery. With our little Poppy taking up most of our time, it has been a huge effort putting together a new body of work. We are really happy with the new direction our work has taken, and can't wait to share it with you. Dan May and Matt Dangler will be showing in the other galleries, so it is definately going to be a wonderful night!"
Rivet Galklery is happy to present "We'll Be Right Back...After These Messages", a group exhibition inspired by cartoons from the 80s & early 90s. Artists include Charlie Owens, Christopher Lee, Daniel Elson, Clinton Reno, John Lara, Tiffany Liu, Mike Maas, Scott Campbell, Shannon Bonatakis, Jason Limon, Thom Glick, C.J. Metzger, Matthew Hawkins, and Gunnar. CLICK THRU for a preview of artwork.
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 1 from 7-10pm Exhibition: August 1 through August 31
"Join us in celebrating the cartoons of old at Rivet with a Saturday morning at night extravaganza! Featuring Saturday morning staples like mimosas, cereal, and some other goodies. Limited commercial interruptions, and remember to be quiet, mom is still sleeping!"
One of my fav kitsch-flicks from the "past" (circa 1996) was Tim Burton's MARS ATTACKS! It was both fascinatingly farnie, as well as irritatingly benign due to hammy-acting at the same time (which understandably was on purpose). But hey, I must have liked it a lot - enough to buy the movie trading cards then, innit? And one of my toy-regrets in the past was to sell off a 12" action figure of a Martian (can't remember the make tho). Now Hot Toys steps up and further grows their movie license with the release of Mars Attacks! figures, in both their Cosbaby-line (looking excellent, IMHO) and a duo 1/6th-scale figures of a Martian Ambassador and a Martian Soldier!
Both series made their display-debut at Tokyo Toy Show and SDCC, and now the official product info have been unveiled! "These Martian collectibles are able to convey a range of emotions: cackle, anger or fear with the valued-added features of Movable eyes, Movable jaw and Extendable tongue! We are sure that these little green men will become good buddies of your rest of collectibles!" - I would dearly love to have them, yes I would! CLICK THRU for full info of the figures with a 4th quarter 2009-release.
[4 x slideshow images of MARTIAN AMBASSADOR / www]
MARS ATTACKS! - 1/6th scale Martian Ambassador collectible figure (MMS108)
Hot Toys is proudly present the 1/6th scale Martian Ambassador collectible figure from the black comedy movie – Mars Attacks! The Martian collectible is able to convey a range of emotions:- cackle , anger or fear etc, and it also features:
- Stands approximately 25 cm / 10 inches tall - Bendable figure body with over 13 points of articulation - Its movie accurate costume of red robe - Helmet with clear and movable shield - Movable eyes** - Movable jaw** - Extendable tongue** - Ray gun - Collectible figure stand featuring Mars Attacks! movie logo and Martian Ambassador nameplate - Release date: Q4, 2009
MARS ATTACKS! - 1/6th scale Martian Soldier collectible figure (MMS107)
Hot Toys is proudly present the 1/6th scale Martian Soldier collectible figure from the black comedy movie – Mars Attacks! The Martian collectible is able to convey a range of emotions:- cackle , anger or fear etc, and it also features:
- Stands approximately 25 cm / 10 inches tall - Bendable figure body with over 13 points of articulation - Its movie accurate spacesuit with breathing apparatus - Helmet with clear and movable shield - Movable eyes ** - Movable jaw** - Extendable tongue** - Ray gun - Collectible figure stand featuring Mars Attacks! movie logo and Martian Soldier nameplate - Release Date: Q4, 2009
Each cosbaby stands 3 inches/ 7 cm tall, featuring your favorite Mars Attack! -Martian troopers, Martian girl and Ambassador in baby form and its unique designs from the movie in special format. Designs inclusive of 7 designs + 1 secret version:
Seen @ HK Ani-Com 2009 were Hot Toys' BIG CHAP ALIEN in both 1/6th-scale and a vinyl collectible figure! Although this may not be too apt, but the lil acid-spitting tyke looks adorable! ... even if he looks like he's about to stand erect from a fetal stance (*Cool*). And while we await official details for the vinyl-Alien, CLICK THRU for images and product stats for the 1/6 Big Chap Alien!
PRESS:Hot Toys is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original ALIEN movie with our ALIEN BIG CHAP collectible release. The intricately detailed model- Alien Big Chap- is crafted based on Giger’s original design, and the fully articulated collectible is in scale with other Hot Toys’ Movie Masterpiece 1/6th scale Alien and Predator.
The Alien - BIG CHAP collectible figure [www] showcases character sculpted by JOSEPH TSANG and features the following:
- Approximate stands 16 inches (40 cm) long/ tall - Specially developed skeleton underneath - Over 19 points of articulation - Bendable hands, thenar, and tail - Extendable set of inner jaws - Two sets of Interchangeable hands - Environmental display base - Release date: Q4,2009
PRESS: Who was the best company in your childhood? Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Stitch, Pinocchio or all of them? Hot Toys is delighted to bring a team of desk-mates for you and your family! Totally SIX Disney classic characters reformed in Cosbaby are now waiting for your pick!
DISNEY FRIENDS - 3 Inches Mini Cosbaby [www] - 4th quarter 2009 release date
Each cosbaby stands 3 inches/ 7 cm tall, featuring your favorite Disney Friends in baby forms and its unique designs of each character in special format. Designs inclusive: 6 designs + 1 secret version: Mickey / Minnie / Donald / Goofy / Stitch / Pinocchio / Secret version. (Stitch be the cutest, IMHO :p)
[Top-pic seen at Hot Toys' display for HK Ani-Com 2009 / event image via Tomm]
Aaron of Uh-Oh Toys drops word of a trio of custom GID Bullhorns currently available via his webstore at uhohtoys.bigcartel.com. Each has green spray on the body and glows blue in the dark. One has Metallic Pink spray on the arms, one with Metallic Blue on the arms and one with green spray on the arms. Blue-armed Bullhorn has green and blue polka dots painted inside the resin.
One of each with prices ranging between US$20-$24.
With the extreme veil of secrecy surrounding the recent Medicom Toy Exhibition @ PARCO - circa June 2009 [tagged] - fans were left with secret-snaps of the goodness on display. Now High Snobiety has score a slew of "clean" images of the showroom and display for all to gawk at (hey, tis always cool to gawk ;p). CLICK THRU for some mirrored pics (no, I did not pilfer all ;p) or go direct to HS for the full selection.
FYI: The pics are predominately of BE@RBRICKS [blogged] - although of specific interest is the "collaboration between Hello Kitty and Dr. Romanelli, consisting of both a vinyl toy and a matching t-shirt."
