Ryan over at Brutherford Industries has been gearing up for the release of the company’s first art toy, the Ice Scream Man. The self-designed and manufactured ice cream skull will initially come in four different colourways; Strawberry, Mint and Chocolate, limited to 125 pieces and retailing for around $75, with the open edition Vanilla set forContinue reading “The “Ice Scream Man” by Brutherford Industries…”
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New Keyeyes YO! resin figures from Tesselate…
One of the UK’s longest serving art toy designers, the ever busy Tesselate, is set to drop the latest additions in the long running Keyeyes YO! figures on his store tomorrow (Friday January 13th), at 7pm UK GMT. Standing at around 2.5″, the 14 individually coloured, hand made resin figures have been priced at a very reasonableContinue reading “New Keyeyes YO! resin figures from Tesselate…”
The Dominant Species: new customs from Hoakser…
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…”
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…”
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”
Monster Kolor’s Artist Series featuring the Sucklord
Regarded as the premier paint manufacturer amongst the custom art toy community, Monster Kolor have recently revealed their latest Artist Series of paints to wide fanfare. Featuring collaborations with the Sucklord, Mark Nagata (Max Toy Co), and Todd Robertson (Mecha Virus), Monster Kolor’s Matt Walker has worked side-by-side with each of the artists to createContinue reading “Monster Kolor’s Artist Series featuring the Sucklord”
Thundercraps Signed Artist Proofs from Rotobox
Philippino designer toy house Rotobox has recently released a limited number of signed artist proofs from their Thundercraps series 1 line. Paying a loving tribute to Lion-o and Tygra from cult cartoon Thundercats, the toys, based on Rotobox’s Spiki platform, were originally revealed earlier in the year at the San diego Comic Con to hugeContinue reading “Thundercraps Signed Artist Proofs from Rotobox”
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”
Codename Babushka: Russian Doll Art @ Kidrobot LDN
In a collaboration with art/design site Flatties, Kidrobot London opened it’s doors to the first “Codename:Babushska” custom art exhibition last Thursday (December 1st). Russian dolls were the platform of choice for the show, with 15 UK artists including Matt “Lunartik” Jones, A Little Stranger, RunDMB and Triclops Studio each customising 5 of the various sizedContinue reading “Codename Babushka: Russian Doll Art @ Kidrobot LDN”
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”
‘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”
“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”
Zombiemonkie’s Zombie Art Project: The Best So Far…
Covered here at the Tru:Teknology Files at the end of last month, Mikie Graham aka Zombiemonkie’s Zombie Art Project is now in full swing, with over half of the putrid series now available to purchase through the Zombiemonkie store. Featuring a cast of over 65 customised Playmobil figures, a different pair of the zombified toysContinue reading “Zombiemonkie’s Zombie Art Project: The Best So Far…”
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