We’ve been having some serious problems with the UK postal service of late (too many to list here!), so to celebrate our hate of the Royal Mail we’ll be offering up the new ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! mini figure for 40% off! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series:Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ROYAL FAIL: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! H.U.S.T.L.E sale…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…
Following the work in progress shots we posted last week, Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs is proud to reveal Cowababa: Baby Mutant Ninja Turtle in all his pizza eating, shell spinning glory! Created for the debut of Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo, Chris has completely transformed the humungous resin figure (which, incidentally was sculptedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom from Creo Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Royal Fail: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! from Lunartik x H.U.S.T.L.E…
As promised in our post on Tuesday, we can now reveal details of the second ‘Royal Fail’ mini figure heading to ToyConUK this weekend… presenting LETTERS ‘AVE IT! Created by Matt ‘Lunartik‘ JOnes in conjunction with Tru:Tek’s upcoming H.U.S.T.L.E Artist Series: Wave 2, the figure will be the only one in the line to beContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ToyConUK exclusive Royal Fail: LETTERS ‘AVE IT! from Lunartik x H.U.S.T.L.E…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Lunartik’s The Royal Fail: Mail Bomb resin for ToyConUK…
Matt JOnes aka Lunartik has been hard at work on several exclusive pieces for this weekend’s ToyConUK, the first to be revealed coming in the form of his latest resin figure, Mail Bomb… Created for Lunartik’s upcoming ‘Royal Fail’ mini series, which, you guessed it, lambasts the inadequacies of the UK’s Royal Mail. Designed inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Lunartik’s The Royal Fail: Mail Bomb resin for ToyConUK…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom WIP from Creo Designs…
Chris Alexander over at Creo Designs kindly shares details of his custom piece for Taylored Curiosities‘ Giant Monster Embryo debut at ToyCon UK next week, the TMNT inspired ‘Cowababa’… Despite working on a plethora of original sculptures, models and toys (including the Giant Monster Embryo itself!), this is actually Chris’ FIRST EVER custom art toy, andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ‘Cowababa’ Giant Monster Embryo custom WIP from Creo Designs…”
MAN-E-NEWS// More custom Giant Monster Embryo reveals from Taylored Curiosities…
Previously announced here last month, Penny over at Taylored Curiosities is celebrating the ToyCon UK debut of her super-sized Giant Monster Embryos with a custom series featuring some of the art toy scene’s finest, another batch of which we can reveal today… This time around coming in the form of The Haus of Loz’ beautifulContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// More custom Giant Monster Embryo reveals from Taylored Curiosities…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Big Licker resin figure from Matt Jones…
After months of teasers and WIP shots, Matt Jones aka Lunartik is finally putting the finishing touches to his latest hand crafted resin figure, the Big Licker. Set to land on the Lunartik store Wednesday, 27th June, release will be split into two waves of 30, with the first “classic” themed edition coming in Matt’s signatureContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Big Licker resin figure from Matt Jones…”
MAN-E-NEWS// “Goodbye Social Media, Hello Freedom!”- Lunartik breaks free…
Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram- all amazing platforms for showcasing work, consuming art and networking, but do we ever consider how much they eat into our everyday lives? Tired of the constant distractions, Matt Jones aka Lunartik is one such artist that has decided to do away with (for the time being!) all but oneContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// “Goodbye Social Media, Hello Freedom!”- Lunartik breaks free…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Resin Sharks from Lunartik…
Matt Jones aka Lunartik is proud to reveal the return of the über cool “Resin Sharks”! Originally created as an edition of 40 for issue #126 of Computer Arts magazine back in 2009, 10 of the sleekly designed resin beauties were held back and have been given a fresh lick of paint for their upcoming re-release.Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Resin Sharks from Lunartik…”
MAN-E-NEWS// ZX TEAS: Super Infused Flavours from Lunartik out now…
Paying homage to classic British 8-bit micro computer, the Spectrum, Lunartik‘s ZX TEAS are now available to purchase exclusively from his shop. Coming in ‘Speccie keyboard black’, there are seven different Super Infusions to choose from: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, Purple. Standing at 6.5″ tall, each ZX Tea come complete with cup & saucer,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ZX TEAS: Super Infused Flavours from Lunartik out now…”
New Feature// The custom round-up…
Whilst we endeavour to cover all of the latest production and self-made projects the art toy movement has to offer, one of the most important aspects of the scene is often neglected- custom toys. In our new weekly feature, we’ll be rounding up the best custom pieces the scene has to offer, including further linksContinue reading “New Feature// The custom round-up…”
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!”
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”
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”
DMS’ Dumny in Carbonite: A Dunny Bootleg
Having previously covered the bootleg toy art of both Killer Bootlegs and the legendary Suck Lord, our attention turns to Dan ‘DMS’ with the release of the latest edition in his series of toys. Based on the iconic Star Wars scene in which Han solo is imprisoned in carbonite, DMS takes the original sculpts ofContinue reading “DMS’ Dumny in Carbonite: A Dunny Bootleg”
Lunartik’s Classic Cup Collection Series 1
Fresh off of the heels of his world encompassing Mini Tea Tour, and this month’s release of the latest series of ‘in a cup of tea’ figures (see below) the ever busy artist, Lunartik, is set to drop his new range of lovingly created cups, designed for holding the nation’s (and Lunartik’s!) favourite hot beverage.Continue reading “Lunartik’s Classic Cup Collection Series 1”
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