Sep 06, 2018

Pop Life SFBI Originals at Beijing Toy Show via Filmboat

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Pop Life will be offering several new SFBI Originals figures at the Beijing Toy Show (9.7 – 9.9) via Filmboat (Booths A20-21).  Before we dive into all the releases lined for BTS, let’s start things off with a brand-new release, the Smurfette SFBI which is the first Pop Life x Smurfs toy. 

In addition to the Smurfette’s Debut, Filmboat will also have a large number of Pop Life figures including Ron English’s Liberty Grin and MC Supersized Black Light Magic (Yellow) figures as well the Mc SuperSized Minis from Secret Base

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On the SFBI side, there’s a coffee-inspired Soda Kat from Kenneth Tang, as well as the Lucky Cat GrinMarvin the Martian (OG), Yosemite Sam and Speedy Gonzales SFBI—all featuring Ron English’s ‘grin’.

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Sep 04, 2018

An Intro to Beijing Toy Show 2018

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Beijing Toy Show is this weekend (9.7 – 9.9) at the China National Convention Center on the edge of Olympic Park.  Organized by Pop Mart, the show follows the first BTS (2017) and the first STS which was held in April of this year.  This year, BTS is more than doubling in size with 13,000 square meters of exhibition space featuing a strong mix of Asian brands and creators with perhaps the best selection of Chinese artists of any art toy show.  

While there are too many to list here, participating artists include Kenny Wong, Kasing Lung, Eric So, Pucky, Chino Lam, Coarse, T9G, Shoko Nakazawa and Seulgie.  Check the beautiful BTS map and vendor list to get a better feel for the show.

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Jink Wu x UCC – Moggie Watermelon Bird for BTS (9.7 – 9.9)

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After his STS debut this past April, Moggie returns in a new Watermelon Bird edition for Beijing Toy Show (9.7 – 9.9).   Featuring translucent  soft vinyl, the new edition offers a new take on ‘refreshment’ with an evocative color scheme perfect for a hot summer day.  The contrast between the watermelon-hued straw and the dark green bird works really well.  Limited to just 50 pieces,  Moggie is waiting for you at BTS in Booth C81

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Aug 31, 2018

Coarse at Beijing Toy Show – Jaws Half Moon and Aura Half Moon

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In conjunction with Pop Mart, Coarse will release two new figures at next week’s Beijing Toy Show (9.7 – 9.9) – a new version of an old friend and a brand-new, stunning Asian-inspired showcase piece.   

The new Jaws Half Moon (10.5”) marks a return for one of Coarse’s signature at a smaller size, pairing Noop with his cunning shark gear.  If you don’t have a Jaws in your collection, this is an unexpected new opportunity – not to be missed.

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As excited as we are for a new Jaws, Aura is plain nuts. This one features a Lion Dance-inspired Noop with a dragon riding piggyback!  Nearly two figures in one, Aura Half Moon promises plenty of head turning moments. In fact I’ve caught myself staring at its crazy profile several times, mid-sentence, the experience overwhelming the yet-to-come words.

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It might sound trite to say that Coarse has outdone themselves but it’s true. Aura eclipses their East Meets West Noop figure from about 2008 with that dragon. The sculpt and the pose are spot on.  One to remember for next Spring’s Toy of the Year discussion.

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Jaws Half Moon (899 RMB /~$131) and Aura Half Moon (1399 RMB / ~$205) will be available starting on Friday (9.7) at Coarse’s BTS booth [#B12].

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Aug 30, 2018

Great Twins at Beijing Toy Show (9.7 – 9.9)

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So far Great Twins has showed glimpses of a few of its initial toy lines including the Singapore-inspired Merlion platform toys and the 1:12 Real Action Figures.  Now, the new brand is ready to introduce a full range of upcoming toys and debut releases to collectors at the Beijing Toy Show (9.7 – 9.9) in booth A35. 

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Great Twins will release several BTS Exclusives including four new Scary Girl soft vinyl  figures  in special from Nathan Jurevicius, the brand-new 3” Madcap soft vinyl figures from Paul Leung as well as several exclusive Merlion figures in both the 2” and 8” sizes. Nathan Jurevicius, Paul Leung, and Ultraman will also be signing at the booth.

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They will also be taking pre-orders for several figures including standard editions of the Scary Girl figures, the first Merlion 2” blindboxed series, and not one, but two mini series—Sitting and Running—from popular Korean brand Sticky Monster Lab (SML).

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Oh, did we mention the first-ever Custom Merlion Show ?  That will be on display as well.  BTS is your first chance to see the new Great Twins toys up close and in person.

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Aug 27, 2018

Abell Octovan x adFunture – In Cash We Trust

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With In Cash We Trust, Abell Octovan turns his attention towards the all-mighty dollar and its all-consuming importance. For many struggling to make ends meet, Divine salvation has nothing on stacks of paper.  Featuring a pair of mouse hands clasping a stack of cash in a prayer pose, the soft vinyl figure measures ~7.9” tall, is limited to 200 pieces and is set to debut at the Beijing Toy Show in the adFunture booth for $100.  If you can’t make it to BTS, it’s also available for pre-order from Ko-Re Ko-Re for £80 (~$103).

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Aug 23, 2018

adFunture x Bee Wong at Beijing Toy Show

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adFunture, one of the original designer toy companies, has recently  started to produce a new line of toys.  At the Shanghai Toy Show this past April, they released several new soft vinyl figures done with Bee Wong.  Now, they are readying new editions of these collaborative toys for Beijing Toy Show (9.7 – 9.9).

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Kayden, the mascot of Keios Under The VeiladFunture’s sister apparel company—makes a big splash here.  Kayzilla crosses Kayden and the legendary Kaiju into a compact yet powerful new beast (4.7”).  Kayzilla will be available at BTS in both a Rainbow edition (30 pcs, $85) and a Glow In the Dark edition (50 pcs, $100).

adFunture will also release the newest editions in the Bee Wong-designed ‘Fortune’ series including an ice blue Fortune Kayden as well as a golden Fortune Panda, the latter of which blends the Keios Mascot with Bee Wong’s own Fire Panda character. Both Fortune editions (4.5”, 50 pcs, $75) feature an appealing combo of glitter and translucent/clear vinyl.

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For all the latest adFunture news, be sure to follow them @adfunture_official on Instagram.

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