'Shroom POP Custom Collection: A Vivid Revival of Retro Magic' by Mujuworld
I have been fascinated by this line-up of customs by Mujuworld, as part of their "Wandering Wizards" solo show currently on at Clutter Gallery in NYC (exhibiting thru August 2nd, 2024 / Previews on TOYSREVIL), which showcases collectible toys that are very familiar to this blog (which I too will link back to), and is "fascinating" as they are collectively dubbed "vintage", but are somewhat fresh off my blog mind! Let's have a look, shall we?
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop Skull Qee" on 8" tall vinyl toy by Toy2R (2005).
I remember an era of 8" Qees from Toys2R being available everywhere, least of all a manhwa store in Plaza Singapura, and have always regretted not snagging one or three when they were readily available too! Of course the shop no longer exists, and neither do larger sized Qees...
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop Naal" Onn 5" tall vinyl "Naal" original character by Nathan Jurevicius as part of his Scarygirl collection. Produced by StrangeCo (2005).
And while I've only two blog-features of Naal (May 08, 2007 + January 11, 2006), I don't think I've even seen these in-person, actually ... :p
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop Evil Ape" on 5" tall vinyl Evil Ape by MCA & produced by Toy2R.
Alas, I have only one Evil Ape in my hoard (better than "none at all"), and sadly missed out on his recent EVIL APE FINK-rele4ases with UVD!
MUJUWORLD-PRESS: To celebrate 20 years in the designer toy scene Mujuworld is also exhibiting the 'Shroom POP Custom Collection: A Vivid Revival of Retro Magic'. Step back in time and experience a colourful resurgence of creativity with the Muju Shroom POP Custom Collection.
This showcase features a limited edition of custom vintage designer toys, originally crafted two decades ago and now revitalized with the vibrant, signature Muju rainbow colourway.
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop NedZed" on 8" tall vinyl NedZed original character by Rolitoland & produced by Toy2R.
NedZed and everything Rolitoland strangely remains a "black hole" in my collection, having not owning one single piece at all, thru the years, and that is a travesty...!
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop Teddy Troop" on a 3.5" tall Teddy Troop original character by Flying Förtress, vinyl toy produced by Adfunture.
Consistently bypassing Teddy Troop mini figures thru the years (always waiting to snag the entire line but ultimately owning NONE), much less the 10-inchers! Although there was recent "hope" with Flying Förtress X Artoyz releases (Not counting the SuperJanky :p)... maybe one day.... One Day...!
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop King Ken" on a 3.5" tall vinyl King Ken original character by James Jarvis with Amos toys.
I do not vividly remember where I picked up my King Ken blind boxes, but I am glad I did! I just have to find them now tho... :p
ABOVE: "Shroom Pop Grynt" on a 3.5" tall vinyl Grynt designed by Pete Fowler & produced by Playbeast (2005) for his "Monsterism Island Woodland Vol.3" series. Creator/producer similarly for the below featured "Shroom Pop Snorse" on a 3.5" vinyl toy, seen BELOW.
All Muju Magic Mushroom Lollipop accessory seen in above 1/1 customs are made in resin and added to the figure(s), and not apart of the original figure(s).
All images used here via clutter.co, where the 1-off customs are for sale!
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