MAN-E-NEWS// The Jibibuts Artist Series from Noferin…

After a week of Facebook teasers, Noferin are proud to reveal the first Jibibuts Artist Series line-up, featuring a staggering list of 12 of the art toy scene’s finest; Andrea Kang, Anna Chambers, Bubi Au Yeung, Buff Monster, Leo Hillier, Martin Hsu, 64 Colors, Nathan Jurevicius, Noferin, Peskimo, Squink and Tado! Set for an iminent release,Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Jibibuts Artist Series from Noferin…”

MAN-E-NEWS// The Chuppi art toy night light from Tado x Mathmos…

Iconic UK brand MATHMOS have teamed up with graphic art duo TADO to create Chuppi – the perfect interactive child’s nightlight AND collectable art toy! Standing at around 4″ tall, the LED colour changing figure comes with reusable stickers for 18 different characters, giving both young and inexperienced customisers a perfect place to start.  Chuppi canContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Chuppi art toy night light from Tado x Mathmos…”

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…”

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”

Hope Gallery Presents the Quick & Painful Flash Tattoo Tour

Fusing the talents of contemporary tattoo and illustration, the Hope Gallery’s latest project, entitled Quick and Painful, features a host of today’s most elite low brow artists presenting their own take on the art of tattoo flash. Used widely throughout the last century, and made famous by the likes of Sailor Jerry and Doc Forbes,Continue reading “Hope Gallery Presents the Quick & Painful Flash Tattoo Tour”