Featured extensively here at the Tru:Teknology Files (including our exclusive interview here), UK graffiti artist Hoakser has been putting the final touches to his latest custom art toy project, The Dominant Species. Standing at 16cm tall, the pair of customised wrestling figures have been burnt, re-sculpted, and sprayed to perfection, featuring Hoakser’s now infamous fatContinue reading “The Dominant Species: new customs from Hoakser…”
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Custom resin Valentines Turtle Tetsujins from Peter Kato…
Recently revealed on toy designer/creator Peter Kato’s site, his trademark Turtle Tetsujins have been given a romantic make over just in time for Valentines day. Cast in see-through wine-red resin, the turtle’s familiar alien baby has been replaced with a customisable love heart chest- with the choice of either a letter from A~Z, a number fromContinue reading “Custom resin Valentines Turtle Tetsujins from Peter Kato…”
Chris Rose’s Rotund Mk2 C Edition announced…
Alongside the recent announcement of the Robotone series, Cris Rose has been busy preparing the launch of the latest Rotund Mk2, the C edition, which is set for launch Monday 16th January through Big Cartel here. Each of the 12 robots have been hand cast and painted by Cris, dropping with an estimated price tagContinue reading “Chris Rose’s Rotund Mk2 C Edition announced…”
Dragatomi presents: Dragon Boy, new works from Martin Hsu…
Opening this Saturday (January 14th) at Sacremento’s Dragatomi gallery and shop, Dragon Boy is the latest solo exhibition from artist and toy designer Martin Hsu. Featuring a number of new paintings inspired by Hsu’s latest character creation, the star of the show will inevitably be the unveiling of his latest toy prototype, based on DragonContinue reading “Dragatomi presents: Dragon Boy, new works from Martin Hsu…”
New Feature// A week in toys…
In our endeavour to search for exclusive content for the site, we regrettably miss a lot of the art toy industry’s biggest stories throughout the week. To combat this, we’ve decided to create a new weekly feature that helps sum up some of the most important developments in the scene. Unfortunately our first post isContinue reading “New Feature// A week in toys…”
Exclusive// Interview with toy creator/customiser Motorbot
Originally cutting his teeth in the art toy scene through his infamous array of custom Munnys and MadLs on the KR forums, the legendary Motorbot has since gone on to become one of the most respected artists in the underground toy movement today. The last few years have seen him develop skills as a toyContinue reading “Exclusive// Interview with toy creator/customiser Motorbot”
[Adult Swim] Group Art Exhibition @ Gallery 1988
Opening next Friday (January 13th) at Gallery 1988’s Melrose location, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim is set to hold its first group art show, featuring a wide selection of paintings and custom art toys from the likes of Veronica Fish, Scott Listfield, Olly Moss, Dave Perillo, Jay “Ironjaiden” Shaw, and Steve Thomas. (Jason Weidel’s take onContinue reading “[Adult Swim] Group Art Exhibition @ Gallery 1988”
The Microsexuals: New episode and toys from Sucklord
WARNING: Explicit Content! Back after a two year break, Burt Banger, The Crystal Pharoah, and Rusty Grillz have recently dropped the sixth episode of their on-going viral series, the Microsexuals. Featuring a mixture of old and bootlegged toys courtesy of the mighty Sucklord, the hilarious stop motion comedy tells the tale of Levar, Stevan, Julian,Continue reading “The Microsexuals: New episode and toys from Sucklord”
ARTWORK REVEAL// GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988
With Casey Weldon’s Groty drawing to a close this weekend (December 24th), we’ve decided to take a look back at the art that made the show so special. Held at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, the exhibition featured a number of paintings and drawings, with iconic 80′s toys and their attached nostalgia a focal point for Casey’sContinue reading “ARTWORK REVEAL// GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988”
Joe Ledbetter x Secret Fresh: Burger Bunny wooden toy
Featuring as number 9 in Joe Ledbetter’s monthly Mutant Bunny print series (which can be viewed and purchased here), the Burger Bunny has recently been reinterpreted as a 10″ wooden toy. Produced by the Loyal Subjects, the toy is set to drop exclusively at the Secret Fresh gallery’s Metro Manilla location on January 22nd. LimitedContinue reading “Joe Ledbetter x Secret Fresh: Burger Bunny wooden toy”
UPDATE// The Rising Tide 2 @ Rotofugi artwork reveal
Covered here on TTF a couple of weeks back, the artwork for Rotofugi’s latest group show, The Rising Tide 2, has finally been made available to purchase through their online store. Curated by LiLJapan, the show features the work of several Japanese and Japanese/American artists including Max Toys’ Max Nagata, Skulltoys, Shun Nakatsura, Uamou, and Kenta Shimbo.Continue reading “UPDATE// The Rising Tide 2 @ Rotofugi artwork reveal”
Funghi Friday: Tado x Creo Design’s Funghi toy release
Dropping tomorrow (Friday December 16th) on Tado’s recently relaunched store, their latest collaboration with Creo Design comes in the form of Funghi, a 4″ resin mushroom beastie available in a staggering 35 different colourways. The little guys have been limited to a run of 60, with each signed, numbered, and boxed by Tado themselves. PricedContinue reading “Funghi Friday: Tado x Creo Design’s Funghi toy release”
Artwork Reveal: The Sucklord’s Occupy Cybertron @ End of the Century NYC
Featured last week here at TTF, the Sucklord’s Occupy Cybertron opened on Monday (December 5th) at the End of the Century retail and gallery space to huge success. Making an unusual departure from his extensive work with the Star Wars universe, the Sucklord’s latest collection of suited and boot-legged Transformers, mini 3″ “protestor” figures, andContinue reading “Artwork Reveal: The Sucklord’s Occupy Cybertron @ End of the Century NYC”
TRANNYformers: New resin figures from 2bithack
Continuing the shameless pop culture parodies of our last post, we present to you the “TRANNYformers”, the latest line of resin figures from toy creator, 2bithack. Launching yesterday, the 4″ tall hand cast and painted toys are available to purchase for $40 each through 2bithack’s bigcartel here. The up coming artist first debuted at DesignerContinue reading “TRANNYformers: New resin figures from 2bithack”
Mr Tea Strong & Black Edition by Lunartik: Pre-order Now!
A regular here at the Tru:Teknology Files, UK based toy designer and illustrator Lunartik is set to drop yet another exclusive figure in the form of the long awaited Mr Tea: Strong and black edition. Originally done as a commissioned custom “Lunartik in a cup of tea”, the A Team inspired piece became so popularContinue reading “Mr Tea Strong & Black Edition by Lunartik: Pre-order Now!”
Spirits of the Mountain: New Works from Bigfoot @ Dragatomi
With the second weekend of each month comes another amazing Dragatomi exhibition, with December being no exception. Opening it’s doors on Saturday (December 10th), the legendary Scremento gallery is proud to present “Spirits of the Mountain”, the latest solo show from renowned San Francisco based street artist, Bigfoot. Featuring a host of new paintings andContinue reading “Spirits of the Mountain: New Works from Bigfoot @ Dragatomi”
GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988
Opening this Thursday (December 8th) at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, “Groty” is the first solo show from artist/illustrator, Casey Weldon. A regular to Gallery 1988’s group exhibitions, Casey has prepared a collection of paintings for the show, using iconic 80’s toys and their attached nostalgia as a focal point for his work. Casey’s inspiration forContinue reading “GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988”
Occupy Cybertron: New works from the Sucklord @ End of the Century
Check out the updated post including artwork here!Opening Monday December 5th at New York Lower East Side’s “The End of the Century” gallery, “Occupy Cybertron” is the latest exhibition from bootleg toy supremo, the Sucklord. His first appearance since being voted off Bravo’s “Work of Art”, the Sucklord’s latest show pays homage to the OccupyContinue reading “Occupy Cybertron: New works from the Sucklord @ End of the Century”
The Misfit Toys Custom Art Show and More: The Latest Works Of James Fuller
Opening this Friday (December 2nd) at Las Vegas’ one-stop toy boutique Happy Panda Toys, ‘Misfit Toys’ is the latest custom art show from James Fuller. Featuring a number of original customs, including the pictured Iron Man Armegeddon set (+ packaging) and Georgia Devil custom. All of the works will be made available when the exhibitionContinue reading “The Misfit Toys Custom Art Show and More: The Latest Works Of James Fuller”
UPDATE: Exclusive interview with “SATURDAY MORNING RPG” creator Josh Fairhurst
Featured a couple of weeks back here on the Tru:Teknology Files, upcoming iOS/Android game Saturday Morning RPG holds one of the most alluring premises we’ve ever heard; an episodic role playing game steeped in 80’s nostalgia, drawing from cult cartoons, pop culture, and classic video games- perfectly wrapped up in modern gaming sensibilities, and withContinue reading “UPDATE: Exclusive interview with “SATURDAY MORNING RPG” creator Josh Fairhurst”
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