This Saturday (January 21st), 7pm, sees Johnny Cupcakes touching down in Hawaii for the latest in his lecture series, at the Fresh Cafe x Loft in Space. Alongside the lecture and q&a, Johnny will also be hosting a pop-up shop at the venue featuring his latest vinyl toys and accessories, plus the release of the exclusiveContinue reading “Johnny Cupcakes lecture and pop-up shop at Fresh Cafe x Loft in Space…”
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MCA’s Qee-Zilla Kid 5″ Mini Qee from Toy2R…
Showing no signs of stopping their onslaught of releases this year, Toy2R’s latest collaboration with EVIL artist MCA has just been announced in the form of the Qeezilla Kid. Joining Toy2R’s extensive range of 5″ Mini Qee’s, the figure is set to come with custom sculpt tail and Zilla hood, in a selection of as-yet-unannouncedContinue reading “MCA’s Qee-Zilla Kid 5″ Mini Qee from Toy2R…”
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”
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”
Kidrobot x Swatch Watch Project: Update
Previewed way back in June (TTFiles 15/06), Kidrobot’s highly anticipated collaboration with watch manufacturer Swatch has finally come to fruition. Featuring designs from 8 of the world’s most highly sought after illustrators, including Tru:Teknology Files favourites Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter and Gary Baseman, the watches (plus their Dunny counterparts) are available through Swatch at aroundContinue reading “Kidrobot x Swatch Watch Project: Update”
Custom Eyezon Kaiju by Max Toy’s Nagata for Heteromorphism + Toy Karma 3 Update
Not content on resting on the laurels of his hugely successful Toy Karma 3 exhibition which opened it’s doors last week (full update featured below), Max Nagata of Max Toys has just revealed his entry for the highly anticipated Heteromorphism show, set to drop this weekend (September 24th). In-line with his offering for Toy Karma,Continue reading “Custom Eyezon Kaiju by Max Toy’s Nagata for Heteromorphism + Toy Karma 3 Update”
Uncovered: The Beautiful World of Ashley Wood’s ThreeA Toys
Founded in 2008 by ThreeZero’s Kim Fung Wong and artist Ashley Wood, threeA have gone from strength to strength to become one of the world’s leading art toy manufacturers. Focusing on anime inspired 1/6th scale figures and post-apocalyptic robots, threeA’s attention to detail surpasses anything seen in the mass production toy industry thus far; fromContinue reading “Uncovered: The Beautiful World of Ashley Wood’s ThreeA Toys”
Toy Karma 3 @Rotofugi Gallery
Now in it’s third run, Toy Karma, in association with Max Nagata’s Max Toy Company, will be finally opening it’s doors at the Rotofugi gallery on September 10th. Celebrating the weird and wonderful world of Japanese Kaiju toys (made famous by the likes of Godzilla, Mothra and Ultraman in the 70’s), the exhibition has beenContinue reading “Toy Karma 3 @Rotofugi Gallery”
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