Shelterbank’s Medicom Toy exclusive Fang…

Shelterbank join forces with Medicom Toy for an exclusive version of Fang this month Size: 13″ Articulation: 0 points, features built in bendy wire articulation Edition size: TBC Price: TBC The My Pet Monster/Ed Roth-inspired Fang features elements produced in sofubi, resin and plush, this time coming in red/black fur with blue cast hands, feetContinue reading “Shelterbank’s Medicom Toy exclusive Fang…”

Shelter Bank’s “Mojo” Monster…

Japanese producers Shelter Bank come with their latest bespoke Kustom-Culture style monster Size: 9″ (TBC) Articulation: 4 points (wire-infused arms and legs) Edition size: TBC Price: 20,000yen plus shipping “Mojo” Monster comes with a mix of flesh-tone sofubi and plush parts, complete with blue, red, black and yellow sprays for this release Available via mail orderContinue reading “Shelter Bank’s “Mojo” Monster…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Seedlings “Delphinium” and “Pom Pom Dahlia” from Taylored Curiosities…

“Seedlings are the tiny creatures that help your plants grow!” Penny Taylor of Taylored Curiosities kindly shares with us the latest release in her extensive line of aromatherapy designer plushes, the delightful Seedlings! Coming packaged in a beautiful custom box, each 2.25″ Seedling has been lovingly hand stitched in  gorgeous moss green wool felt with aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Seedlings “Delphinium” and “Pom Pom Dahlia” from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Rainbow Takeout series from Shawnimals…

“So deliciously cute, it should be illegal!” Shawnimals are proud to present the latest Pocket Pork Dumpling incarnation, the plush Rainbow Takeout series! Coming packed in an authentic looking Chinese takeout box, $18 will get you 3 of these delectable, individually hand made little chaps. Featuring a staggering selection of solid colours, patterned designs andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Rainbow Takeout series from Shawnimals…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Bear-girl designer plush from Mel Stringer…

Australia based illustrator and visual artist Mel Stringer kindly shares with us her latest designer plush, the “Bear-girl” Bernadette dolls! Created for the upcoming BrisStyle Twilight Markets (May 25th, King George Square), these beautiful hand made figures stand at an impressive 11″ tall. Limited to just 7 pieces at the moment, the creepy-yet-cute dolls are availableContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Bear-girl designer plush from Mel Stringer…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Bridget Rhee’s “Buddy’s Den” at TT Underground…

“Buddy is a hunter. A cute adorable one. But Buddy doesn’t prize the ordinary wild animal, he seeks to collect the eccentric– fantastic, strange, and unique creatures and odds and ends from the likes no one has ever seen before.” Peter Kato kindly shares with us the first group art show from friend, artist andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bridget Rhee’s “Buddy’s Den” at TT Underground…”

MAN-E-NEWS// Freshly Caught “Fruity” Feelings from Taylored Curiosities…

Penny Taylor of Taylored Curiosities kindly shares with us the latest addition in her long line of aromatherapy designer plushes, the Freshly Caught “Fruity” Feelings. A successor to the hugely popular Freshly Caught “Worry” released a while back, the latest summer inspired edition stands at a mere 1.5″ tall, has been made in a superContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Freshly Caught “Fruity” Feelings from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Ninja” NOTM from Shawnimals…

“This fair-weather Ninja celebrates everything that comes along with warm weather and sunshine, and utilizes those very things as delicious but deadly ninja weaponry! Popsicle-chucks, sprinkle spikes, and ice cream slicks are perfect choices for a whole new kind of snack attack…” Helping to usher in the start of summer (and the beginning of aContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Summer Ninja” NOTM from Shawnimals…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Munny Bunny from Neese…

DMS kindly shares with us details on his wife Neese’s latest plush/plastic hybrid, the ever so cute Munny Bunny! Limited to an edition of 10, the 7″ Munnys (10″ with ears!) have been  spray painted matt cream, with three types of high quality faux fur used; honey for the body, white for the tail and short creamContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The custom Munny Bunny from Neese…”

MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK 2013 confirmed…

Designer toy collectors Jonjo Glynn, Ben Hart and Barry Darnell have finally answered the prayers of thousands here in the UK, with the official reveal of the country’s very first art toy convention! Dubbed ToyCon UK, the event is set to take place on Saturday, April 6th 2012 (364 days and counting!) at the Baden PowellContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// ToyCon UK 2013 confirmed…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Tea Feelings from Taylored Curiosities…

Penny Taylor over at Taylored Curiosities has been kind enough to share with us her latest project, the Tea Feelings. Inspired by her love of a cuppa, Penny has fused her adorable plush creatures with resin, vintage tea cups, and her extensive knowledge of aromatherapy to create the perfect homage to Britain’s favourite beverage. PennyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Tea Feelings from Taylored Curiosities…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eel’ Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals…

With April fast approaching, Shawnimals are gearing up for the latest release in the 2012 Ninja of the Month (NOTM) series, Eel Ninja. Coming in aquatic blue fleece with neon green felt detailing, the hand made 7″ tall plushies have been limited to just 100 pieces. Available Wednesday, April 4th at 10am PST through the ShawnimalsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The ‘Eel’ Ninja of the Month from Shawnimals…”