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”
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SKEVADER: Skeletor x Vader Bust by Ryan Renders
Created by artist Ryan Renders for HalloweenCostumes‘ recent Darth Vader Helmet Art Contest, the aptly titled “Skevader” bust is the ultimate Star Wars x MOTU mash-up. Incorporating Skelitor’s deathly purple armour, haunting yellow skull and infamous Sword of Power, the full size replica was one of 25 entries created for the event. As I wasContinue reading “SKEVADER: Skeletor x Vader Bust by Ryan Renders”
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”
Zealot Guard Artist Series 1: Paper Robots from Oh-Sheet
Just revealed by premier papercrafters ‘Oh Sheet’, the Zealot Guard:Artist Series 1 is their latest custom collaboration project, featuring the works of 6 leading paper artists. With Abigail Braceros’ newly designed Zealot Guard robot the platform of choice for the series, Marko Zubak, Marshall Alexander, Saltnpaper, Sal Azad, Vinsart and Nick Knite have used itContinue reading “Zealot Guard Artist Series 1: Paper Robots from Oh-Sheet”
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”
Eeerz Invasion Tour in association with Ubisoft @ Forbidden Planet
Opening last Friday (November 25th) at London’s premier comic emporium Forbidden Planet, the Eeerz Invasion Tour features customs of Ubisoft’s first vinyl art toy, Eeerz. Based on their popular IP Raving Rabbids, the Eeerz figures feature the trademark floppy ears and rotund bodies that players of the games will instantly recognise, whilst also providing theContinue reading “Eeerz Invasion Tour in association with Ubisoft @ Forbidden Planet”
‘Carry The Fun’ New Works By Sonni @ MPH: Artwork Reveal
(Che Gomita by Sonni) Running until the end of this week (November 27th) at My Plastic Heart’s NYC showrooms, ‘Carry The Fun’ is the latest debut show from Argentine artist and graphic designer Sonni. Featuring a collection of nine paintings and over forty of Sonni’s trademark wooden house sculptures, the exhibition has recently been putContinue reading “‘Carry The Fun’ New Works By Sonni @ MPH: Artwork Reveal”
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Graffiti Artist and Toy Customiser HOAKSER
Featured here in the Tru:Teknology Files back at the beginning of last month, graffiti artist-cum-toy customiser Hoakser has been hard at work sine our last look into his art; opening his first solo show, working on several inspired pieces, and gaining recognition from the likes of leading art toy bloggers ToysREvil and Spanky Stokes forContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Graffiti Artist and Toy Customiser HOAKSER”
‘Paper Whispers’ New Works by David Monteiro @ Artoyz
Opening next Thursday (November 24th) at France’s premier art toy emporium, Artoyz, “Paper Whispers” is the debut solo show of David Moneiro, aka ‘Hello Smelly Trees’. Featuring a host of paper crafts, wooden creations and illustrations, the medium of paper is the central focus of Moneiro’s latest work. Artoyz explains some of the thinking behindContinue reading “‘Paper Whispers’ New Works by David Monteiro @ Artoyz”
UME Toys @ The Thought Bubble Festival’s Comic Con
Celebrating sequential and comic art of all forms, the Thought Bubble Festival is the largest of it’s kind in the UK. Starting on Monday (November 14th), the week long event features a number of workshops, competitions, film screenings, signings, panels and book launches across Yorkshire, finishing off with a two day comic convention at theContinue reading “UME Toys @ The Thought Bubble Festival’s Comic Con”
‘Plush-o-Rama’ Group Art Show @ Dragatomi
Opening last Saturday (November 12th), ‘Plush-o-Rama’ is the latest show at Sacremento’s premier art toy gallery and store, Dragatomi. Organised by highly respected low-brow illustrator Julie West, the show features a number of talented artists including 64 Colors, Gary Ham, Shawnimals, Superdeux and Scott Tolleson, all of which have created stunning one-off plush toys inContinue reading “‘Plush-o-Rama’ Group Art Show @ Dragatomi”
“Post More Bills” Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988: Artwork Reveal
Opening to a warm reception last Thursday (November 3rd), Gallery 1988 Melrose’s latest tribute show “Please Post Bills” pays homage to the many faces of legendary actor, Bill Murray. Featuring well over 100 paintings, drawings and sculptures, all of Murray’s best loved film and Saturday Night Live characters have been interpreted, including Peter Venkman, CarlContinue reading ““Post More Bills” Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988: Artwork Reveal”
Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt
(Hand Painted Skekiltor, Adam Pratt/Halfbad Toyz- Art and Design Steven Patt 2011) With his custom toy work featuring in both of our recent ‘Rivet Wars‘ articles, we decided to delve a little further into the world of artist Adam Pratt. The Massachusetts based toy designer/customiser has produced a number of amazing pieces over the years,Continue reading “Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt”
Update: Francesco De Molfetta’s ‘Pop Fiction’ Artwork Reveal
(Astrobese, 2011) Featured in the Tru:Teknology Files at the beginning of last month, Francesco De Molfetta’s Pop Fiction show is finally drawing to a close this week. Housed at California’s esteemed Toy Art Gallery, Molfetta’s show features a variety of new and re-interpreted sculptures in his iconic style- a satirical take on pop culture iconsContinue reading “Update: Francesco De Molfetta’s ‘Pop Fiction’ Artwork Reveal”
“THE EVOLUTION WILL BE FABULOUS”- New Sculptures by Peter Gronquist
Closing tomorrow after a two week stint at Gallery 1988’s prestigious Venice location, the “Evolution Will Be Fabulous” exhibition showcases the latest work by hotly tipped Portland based painter and sculptor, Peter Gronquist. Visiting familiar themes, Gronquist presents a series of spectacularly grotesque sculptures, featuring his trademark blend of animal busts, weaponry, designer label referencesContinue reading ““THE EVOLUTION WILL BE FABULOUS”- New Sculptures by Peter Gronquist”
Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova
Featured here at the beginning of the month (our most popular article to date), Rivet Wars is the first art toy project from illustrator, Ted Terranova. Since the release of his first batch of ‘Vert Tank’ resin casts back in August, Ted’s series has gone from strength to strength, spawning comic strips, illustrations, back storiesContinue reading “Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova”
Jose Reynoso’s Gumpy Revolution Show @ Gunnzo
Opening last Saturday (October 8th), the Gumpy Revolution show has finally touched down at San Diego’s Gunnzo gallery. Curated by Gumpy creator, Jose Reynoso, the show features customs of the artist’s trademark character from a huge roster of artists, including the mighty Andrew Bell, Frank Kozik, the Beast Brothers, Marka27, Skinner, Paul Kaiju and J-Ryu.Continue reading “Jose Reynoso’s Gumpy Revolution Show @ Gunnzo”
Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS
“Rivet Wars takes place in a world locked in a decades long battle. The inhabitants of the planet Rivet have divided themselves into two factions, the Allies and the Blight. The Allies see themselves as fighting for the freedom of all Rivets. When the Blight began their attacks, the free nations of Rivet gathered theirContinue reading “Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS”
Uncovered: The Custom Toys of Graffiti Artist HOAKSER
Based in Birmingham, full time graffiti artist, Hoakser, has gained a huge amount of attention in recent years for the wide and varied scope in which his art has been delivered. Primarily working with spray paints, Hoakser is a master in wild styles, dubs, hand styles and characters, with his creations featuring on walls, t-shirts,Continue reading “Uncovered: The Custom Toys of Graffiti Artist HOAKSER”
Francesco De Molfetta’s Pop Fiction @ Toy Art Gallery
With Emilio Garcia’s “Brain Evolution” Group Custom Show drawing to a close, California based Toy Art Gallery are preparing for their latest show, a collaboration with Italian artist Francesco De Molfetta, set to drop later this month (October 14th). Entitled ‘Pop Fiction’, Molfetta’s exhibition will feature a host of new sculptures in his famed popContinue reading “Francesco De Molfetta’s Pop Fiction @ Toy Art Gallery”
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