Jul 23, 2010

SDCC: MINDstyle’s Pound for Pound Party Recap

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Thursday night @ SDCC was filled with parties including MINDstyle’s Pound for Pound party @ Bar Ninety celebrating the release of the new Philippines Edition Manny Pacquiao and Bloc28 Mad Mickey ATC figures.  Noted artists, industry pros and collectors unwound after a busy day while enjoying complimentary Ciroc Vodka and appetizers.















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SDCC: Scott Tolleson – Otis and Otto Exclusive Colorways

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Scott Tolleson debuted his new mini Otis and Otto figure set at SDCC and also revealed two additional editions which are apparently exclusives.   The packaging nicely compliments the figure design. Very nice.

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SDCC: Jeff Soto’s Seeker on Friday

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Hi-Fructose will release their exclusive Ghost Seeker by Jeff Soto Friday morning @ SDCC.  Hit the booth first thing in the morning for a number.  The figure comes with a print and will be available for $140 (50 of 100 will be available @ SDCC, the others are reserved for a complete set of all the Seeker editions).  Jeff will be signing at 11 AM. 

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SDCC: Jesse Hernandez – Mictlan Proto

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Jesse Hernandez got into Comic-Con on Thursday and brought along the final painted proto of his new Mictlan figure in production from Kuso Vinyl.  Excellent – looking forward to this one.  Jesse will be signing on Friday @ 3 PM in the Dragatomi booth (#3848) for the release of the OG Ozomahtli from Bic Plastics.

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SDCC: Mark Nagata & Dead Presidents Design

Mark Nagata and Matt Walker of Dead President Designs offered a tempting collection of hand-painted eye candy in the STRANGEco booth.

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Jul 22, 2010

SDCC: Rangar x 3D Retro -- Pepper

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3DRetro’s debut figure, Pepper by Ragnar, is available in the debut gray/green Ragnar exclusive at SDCC.  In addition, the OG orange/black is only display in the October Toys booth.  Interestingly each edition will have a different accessory as well as different arms to wield it. Finally, Pepper’s large top hat masks his face.  Hit the jump to see what Pepper really looks like.

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SDCC: MINDstyle -- Manny Pacquiao and Mad Mickey

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MINDstyle is releasing a limited number of the coveted Philippines Edition Manny Pacquiao and Mad Mickey figures (13”, $250, ed of 300) during SDCC.  The iconic figures come with a collectors’ card and a Team Pacquiao shopping bad.  Also on display are upcoming mono-ish editions of the P.O.P. figures.

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Uamou @ SDCC

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Also at the Global Figure Symposium booth (#4939) was Ayako Takagi aka Uamou. She had brought along with her a literal TOWER of Uamou goodies! She had a ton of stuff available, including her own figures and collaboration figures with RealxHead. We were lucky enough to purchase a Prototype of her huge plush Uamou.

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RealxHead @ SDCC

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This was actually my first stop for my toy purchasing pleasures. Mori of RealxHead was a part of the preview night releases at the Global Figure Symposium booth (#4939). There he was releasing the new RealxHead adult figures. They also debuted 4 new head sculpt collabs, who included L’amour Supreme, Paul Kaiju, Datadub, and Callgrim. cannot wait to see what else they will be releasing through out the con.

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Gargamel @ SDCC

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Preview night was a mad house as expected. We saw quite a number of people rushing over to the Gargamel booth to try and score some custom figures. We were able to take pics of a few of the pieces they had, due to these things flying out the booth. This was just day 1 with Gargamel and they still have more customs to release for the rest of the weekend.

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Woebots @ SDCC

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Fresh off a month-long or so vacation back in Hawaii where he grew up, Angry Woebots is holding it down at SDCC in the Silent Stage booth (#4929).   Starting with the new Nightmare Panda King (ed of 80, $250) and the Vinyl Pulse Exclusive ‘Angry’ Stitch (ed of 300, $30) right on through brand-new Woes pillows (very nice), an Ottoman, and prints this is one-stop shopping for Woebots collectors. 

On preview night, Woes took the time to customize a Nightmare Panda King – talk about a sweet bonus.  He also signed prints and as well as a few Stitches.  He has two official signing sessions coming up, Thursday 11 AM – 1 and Friday 1 –3 PM (booth #4929).  Be there.

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SDCC: New T9G BearBy on Display

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Looks like a new BearBy is about to drop.  Toy Tokyo is showing a new wild BearBy edtion from T9G. This one’s eye-catching with two different sets of colored arms (white and orange) and a sparse polka dot design.

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SDCC: Jim Mahfood – Beat Bee

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3DRetro is about to release Jim Mahood’s Beat Bee  polystone figure.  Beat Bee is the mascot for  Beat Bee Sessions, Jim’s popular music podcast.  Beat Bee comes with a small cassette base (removable).  If you’re a fan of Jim’s frenetic comic book style art, you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for Beat Bee.  If you’re at SDCC, go visit Jim in Artist Alley (table 14).

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Jul 21, 2010

Blamo Toys – Cumulus @ SDCC

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Knowing SDCC is the big show when it comes to toys, Blamo Toys knew they had to come up with some thing new and special for the huge event. They put their noggins together and came up with a new character, dubbed Cumulus.

Cumulus is Nimbus's younger but much bigger brother. Where Nimbus sees gloom and doom Cumulus knows only the pleasure of the sun on his back and the fragrant smell of spring in the air. His happy-go-lucky personality infuriates his younger sibling. In fact, if you asked Nimbus to describe his brother, he would undoubtedly call him a simpleton...  but we here at Blamo like to think of Cumulus's gentle disposition as a gift not a curse. In a way Cumulus truly exemplifies the "sorry-less" mantra behind Blamo Toys. Long live sunny afternoons in Blamoville!

The Cumulus was created and designed by Mikie of Blamo and are each hand crafted from wood and resin. This piece is limited to only 6 pieces , comes signed and numbered, and comes in a silk-screened cardboard display box. You can find him at the Dragatomi booth (#3848) for $200 each.

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Celsius Overheat @ SDCC

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Dragatomi will be playing home to many exclusives and releases at this years SDCC, such as Rotobox x Kuso Vinyl’s Overheat Celsius. This exclusive is limited to 200 Pieces and comes with wings, sword, and even an upcoming Fahrenheit comic. Grab yours from the Dragatomi booth (#3848) this weekend!

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Brian McCarty – “Art-Toys” Signing and Release @ SDCC

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Look up “Toy Photography” in an encyclopedia  and I’m pretty sure you’ll see a picture of Brian McCarty.  Brian takes amazing photos of toys in physical environments that capture and bring out their essence and personalities.  After a long development period, Brian’s new ‘Art-Toys’ hardcover (240 pgs) from Baby Tattoo books collects his sweet toy photos as well as the process that goes into transporting the viewer into the toy’s world.

In addition to the standard edition ($40), there’s also a very nice special edition ($95).  The special edition comes with a swanky clear slip-cover, a title-free cover (very cool) and the title page is signed by a large number of the artists whose toys are featured in the book. 

I recently had the pleasure of dropping by the Switcheroo Workshop for a mass signing of the Special Edition with several artists including Bob Dob, Gary Baseman, Mark Ryden, Amanda Visell, Scott Tolleson, Yoskay Yamamoto, Luke Chueh, Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins, and Craig Anthony Perkins to name a few.   Spread across several stations, each artist made their way through signing all 600 SE books. 

When you look through the photos of the signing, you’ll no doubt notice the books with doodles on the covers.  These are the artist-customized ‘misfit’ copies.   Basically a small percentage of the 600 Special Edition books have covers that were damaged in shipping.  When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, and when life mars the cover of an awesome art book, you cover the defects with what else, more awesome art!   Where do you get the misfit copies ?  At SDCC in the Baby Tattoo booth (#) Another thing you’ll likely notice is the couple of books that  have serious doodling on the title page.  Consider it an amazing bonus for a few lucky collectors.

Speaking of SDCC, Brian will be signing ‘Art-Toys’ throughout the convention.  Here’s the full run-down:

Baby Tattoo Books (booth #601) - Wednesday @ 5pm, Friday @ 1pm, and Saturday @ 1pm

Hi Fructose  (booth #4939) - Thursday @ 4pm, Sunday @ Noon

In addition to the two booths above, books will also be available at  STRANGEco (booth #4629) in limited quantities.

 

 

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Frank Kozik – Hammerhead Sharky @ SDCC

The new Frank Kozik Hammerhead Sharky (ed. of 135)from ToyQube will make it’s debut at SDCC in Frank’s booth (#4736).   Frank’s legend or is that contagion continues to spread.  In all seriousness, we’re happy to see good ol’ Hammerhead.

 

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Jul 20, 2010

MINDstyle -- Manny Pacquiao and Bloc28 Mad Mickey Figures @ SDCC

MINDstyle will release a limited quantity of the debut Philippines Edition Manny Pacquiao and Bloc28 Mad Mickey figures (ed. of 300) at SDCC.  Officially dropping during  the grand opening of the Team Pacquiao store in Manila (August 8th), the figures will only be available in the USA during Comic-Con.  Sold separately, each 13" figure comes in a gift box, includes a Team Pacquiao shopping bag, collector's card and will be available for $250 from the MINDstyle booth (#4437).  The set of both figures can be purchased for $500, ensuring matching collector card serial numbers. To celebrate the release of these special figures, MINDstyle is hosting a 'Pound for Pound' party on Thursday. Inquire at the booth for an invite.

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MINDstyle x Pixar – Tin Toy @ SDCC

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With the new  Tin Toy ATC figure, MINDstyle has captured the early Pixar magic of John Lasseter’s Academy Award winning ‘Tin Toy’ short from 1988.  The treasured short can be seen as loose inspiration for the blockbuster Toy Story franchise.  Pixar aficionados  should immediately identify with the new Tiny Toy vinyl figure (500 pcs) which was designed to have the visual appearance of tin.   Tin Toy will be released @ SDCC in the MINDstyle booth (#4437).

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Itokin Park x L’amour Supreme – Baby Huey @ SDCC

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It looks like Itokin Park x L’amour Supreme’s Baby Huey figure that we last talked about HERE is making it’s way to SDCC. Designed by L’amour and sculpted by Itokin, Baby Huey will be making it’s Debut at the Super7 booth (#4729) during L’amours signing with Brian Flynn and Katope. There will also be a special release of 4 unpainted figures!

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MINDstyle – Mickey x Manny P.O.P. Collection Party @ SDCC (7.22)

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MINDstyle will celebrate the release of their P.O.P. ATC (Art Toy Collectible) figures featuring two legendary icons, Mad Mickey and 7-times world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao,  with a stylish party on Thursday, July 22nd @ Bar Ninety during SDCC.  The festivities begin by invitation with a hosted Ciroc vodka bar and appetizers from 7:30 to 9:30 PM  and continue for the public from 9:30 on.

Bar Ninety
804 Market Street (8th and Market)
San Diego, CA 92101

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Andrew Bell @ SDCC

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We are excited to hear what Andrew Bell has got going on for him and the Dumbrella booth (#1335/1337). He posted up his schedule and what goodies he has to offer to his fans. We definitely noticed the the blank Do It Yourself Android figure. Be sure to snag some of those to get customized by your favorite artists. We also digging some of the new T-Shirt graphics! Andrews schedule is as follows:

Wednesday through Sunday during most of the convention:
Dumbrella, Booth 1335/1337
Selling merchandise and chatting with fans!

Thursday, 11:30am-12:30pm Panel room 3
Dumbrella discussion panel where we answer questions and bullshit for an hour (it is usually fun and occasionally accidentally informative).

Friday, 11am-12pm
Color Ink Book, Booth #5569
Signing the new issue and doodling.

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Paul Kaiju @ SDCC

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It seems like this will be Paul Kaiju’s biggest SDCC ever! He will be debuting his Boss Carrion figure at the Global Figure Symposium booth (#4937), as well as tons of customs and his Tree and Funguy resins. He will also be at the Super7 booth (#4729) for the Monster Family signing. Get a chance to meet a great guy and awesome cook.

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Gargamel @ SDCC

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AHHH!!! So much awesome news I cannot stand it! I don’t know how many times i have to blog about these guys, but they keep coming up with some good news. Gargamel posted up some pictures of customs and some releases that will be available at SDCC. Above we see a whole lot of customs by Chanmen and after the jump we see an unfamiliar new sculpt, which seems to be a full sized looking Deathra. It seems like the Japanese vinyl will be making their presence known at SDCC. Find these goodies at the Gargamel/Grasshut booth (#4739).

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Le Merde @ SDCC

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Le Merde just posted up some sneak peaks at the customs he has for SDCC. There will be tons of Le Merde customs, shirts, resins, pins, and coasters… that’s right.. coasters. He will also be releasing Matter Cruncher – Swamp Rider edition, a limited release that will run $125 a pop. Find him at the Gargamel/Grasshut booth (#4739). He will also be signing at the Super7 booth (#4729).

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