Friday, January 31, 2014

Honey Wing Wasabi LVL9999 Custom 3” Dunny by Erick Scarecrow

Honey Wing Wasabi LVL9999 Custom 3” Dunny by Erick Scarecrow

Erick Scarecrow’s awesome line of LVL9999 custom Dunnys continues with the Honey Wing Wasabi Edition! This 3” custom Dunny is actually based on the custom LVL9999 8” Dunny ESC Toy released several years ago. Since then Erick has created a number of different 3” LVL9999 Dunnys, each with their own unique backstory and color scheme.

The Honey Wing Wasabi LVL9999 3” Dunny by Erick Scarecrow is limited to just 30 pieces, and comes with clear removable wings and a spear accessory. Pick one up today for just $40 at the ESC Toy online store.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Posters

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster Set - Chris Evans as Steve Rogers and as Captain America

It’s hard to imagine that The Blot would be this excited about a live action Captain America movie, much less a sequel. But here we are 6 years after the original Marvel film, Iron Man, and The Blot can’t get enough of these Marvel films. Not only is the original Captain America movie my favorite Marvel solo film to date, but the sequel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, looks fantastic! It’s based on an amazing comic book story line, and introduces both The Falcon and The Winter Soldier to the Marvel Movie Universe. What’s not to love!?!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster Set - Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow

These brand new Captain America: The Winter Soldier teaser character movie posters Marvel unveiled yesterday look equally as bad ass. Yes they’ve been photoshopped to hell (ScarJo’s waste can’t possibly be that small), but I love them nevertheless. What can I say…I’m pumped for a proper S.H.I.E.L.D. adventure in Captain America 2! I'm trying to ignore that shell of a S.H.I.E.L.D. show currently airing on ABC.  Now when is the Black Widow getting her own film!?!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster Set - Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

The Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster Set includes Chris Evans as Unmasked Captain America (Steve Rogers), Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Captain America 2 storms into theaters on March 26, 2014.
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“Love & Allergies” Screen Print by Luke Chueh

“Love & Allergies” Screen Print by Luke Chueh

This Saturday, February 1st, the Cat Show LA will be releasing a screen print of Luke Chueh’s awesome “Love & Allergies” painting from last weekend’s cat themed group art show! The Blot can’t even tell you how badly I want this Luke Chueh screen print. Besides just loving Luke’s work, The Blot loves cats but is deathly allergic. It’s like Luke’s telling my life story in this piece!

“Love & Allergies” by Luke Chueh is a 7 color 16”x20” screen print that will retail for $250 each. Only 80-85 prints will be made available, and Luke will be at the Cat Show LA event on Saturday to sign the print. If you don’t live in LA, don't worry...you can still purchase a print by emailing susan@catartshow.com to place an order.
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Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke GID Sofubi 4 Figure Set

Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke GID Sofubi 4 Figure Set - Stingy Jack by Brandt Peters, Stinky Ginger by Chris Ryniak, Heathen Snake Skelve & Calliope Jackalope by Kathie Olivas

Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke GID Sofubi 4 Figure Set - Calliope Jackalope by Kathie Olivas, Stingy Jack by Brandt, Heathen Snake Skelve & Stinky Ginger by Chris Ryniak

If you’ve been waiting for a new Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke release you’re in luck! After originally debuting at Designer Con 2013, Circus Posterus is finally releasing these beautiful unpainted glow in the dark sets of the entire Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke sofubi collection. That’s right, with one order you get Brandt Peters’ Stingy Jack, Kathie Olivas’ Calliope Jackalope, Chris Ryniak’s Stinky Ginger and the all new, never before released Heathen Snake Skelve all cast in GID soft Japanese vinyl. Collectors can score this awesome set from the Circus Posterus online store today, Friday, January 31st, at noon PST.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Walgreens Exclusive “Prison Attire” Rick Grimes The Walking Dead Television Action Figure by McFarlane Toys

Walgreens Exclusive “Prison Attire” Rick Grimes The Walking Dead Television Action Figure by McFarlane Toys

This has got to be one of the strangest McFarlane Toys exclusives The Blot has ever heard of! You know The Walking Dead television show is huge when Walgreens wants to carry a high end, relatively expensive McFarlane Toys action figure in their store. Not only that, but this Walgreens Exclusive Prison Attire Rick Grimes is actually pretty bloody from killing Walkers in and around his prison home. I don’t know about you, but this definitely not the kind of toys I expect to find in Walgreens or Hastings Entertainment and Grosnor Distribution (the other two retailers that carry this exclusive figure).

The Walgreens Exclusive Prison Attire Rick Grimes The Walking Dead Television Action Figure by McFarlane Toys stands 4.5” tall, features 14 points of articulation (including interchangeable hands), and comes packaged on a full color blister card. This surprising big box retailer TWD exclusive should be on store shelves now.
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CNY Edition Kookie No Good Vinyl Figure by Scott Tolleson

De Korner Exclusive Chinese New Year Edition Kookie No Good Vinyl Figure by Scott Tolleson

Scott Tolleson has teamed up with De Korner to produce Scott’s newest sofubi figure, Kookie No Good! For the figure’s first release, Kookie No Good is sporting traditional colors to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Horse! This Chinese New Year Edition Kookie No Good vinyl figure is cast in tan soft Japanese vinyl and features red, gold and black sprays.

The 3.5” Kookie No Good vinyl figure by Scott Tolleson is limited to just 20 pieces and will go on sale this Friday, January 31st (the Chinese New Year), at 10am PST exclusively at De Korner online store for $35.
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New Looney Tunes Screen Prints by Tiny Kitten Teeth & JJ Harrison

Mondo Looney Tunes Screen Print Series - “Duck Amuck” by Tiny Kitten Teeth

After an 8 month hiatus Mondo is finally continuing it’s great Looney Tunes Screen Print Series with not one but two releases today! First up is “Duck Amuck” by Tiny Kitten Teeth, which is based on the 1953 Merrie Melodies animated cartoon directed by Chuck Jones and featuring Daffy Duck. Mondo is also releasing “Scaredy Cat” by JJ Harrison, which is based on the 1948 Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Chuck Jones and features Porky Pig and Sylvester.

Mondo Looney Tunes Screen Print Series - “Scaredy Cat” by JJ Harrison

“Duck Amuck” by Tiny Kitten Teeth is an 18”x24” Looney Tunes hand numbered screen print with a limited edition run size of 175 pieces. “Scaredy Cat” by JJ Harrison is an 18”x24” Looney Tunes hand numbered screen print with a limited edition run size of 200 pieces. Both prints can be purchased at the Mondo online store today, Thursday, January 30th, at a random time for $40 each.
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Mr. Melty & Zombie Mr. Melty Vinyl Figures by Buff Monster

Pink Painted Mr. Melty & Unpainted White Zombie Mr. Melty Vinyl Figures by Buff Monster

Buff Monster is about to drop the first painted colorway of his awesome Mister Melty vinyl figure, and at the very same time release his all new figure Zombie Mr. Melty! The painted Mister Melty is cast in bright pink soft Japanese vinyl and sports a variety of hand painted paint applications. The unpainted Zombie Mister Melty is cast in pure white sofubi and features a torn-open head, a bandaged arm, a messed up cone and a ripped-open shoe. He’s definitely seen better days!

Both Mr. Melty vinyl figures go on sale at 10am EST today, Thursday, January 30th, at the Buff Monster online store. The Pink Mister Melty will retail for $35, while the unpainted white Zombie Mister Melty will retail for $30.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur Vinyl Figure by Josh Herbolsheimer

Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur Vinyl Figure by Josh Herbolsheimer

Fans of Josh Herbolsheimer’s Caveman Dinosaur will be excited to know this Thursday, January 30th, at noon PST Super7 will be releasing the first wide release of the prehistoric sofubi! Sadly, the Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur is all that remains of this now extinct creature. Cast in clear soft Japanese vinyl with what looks like orange, red and blue sprays, the Ghost of Caveman Dinosaur stands 4” tall and will exclusively haunt the Super7 online store for $35.
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MAD*L Phase 4 Vinyl Figures by MAD

MADL Phase 4 5” Vinyl Figures by MAD - MAD Ape, Modern Hero & MAEMAEMON

It’s hard to believe, but 2014 is the 10 year anniversary of MAD’s MAD*L vinyl figure! In honor of this huge milestone MAD has big things in store for the MAD*L platform, including a new series of 5” figures. After teasing it for months, check out the official line up of MAD*L Phase 4: the Modern Hero, MAD Ape and MAEMAEMON! Each figure stands 5” tall, is limited to just 400 pieces and will retail for $35 each. These awesome figures will be showing up in designer toy stores worldwide soon, but in the meantime you can purchase all three Phase 4 MAD*Ls as a set for $100 at the MAD Toy Store.

Here’s a little more info on each MAD*L Phase 4 design in MAD's own words:

The Modern Hero has appeared on a ton of my other toys, customs and artwork. For the MAD*L version, I wanted to step up the design to more than just a graphic treatment, so I included a removable top hat and of course his oversized Big Money chain.

MAD Ape is another design I’ve used over the years on other products and customs. Given how much people love the design I had to include it in the series.

MAEMAEMON is the newest addition to the series. This design was originally created by my daughter Mae. As with all the other ‘MONs in the MAD*L brand, it’s based on my kids. So when it came time to design her figure she jumped right in and started coming up with ideas.
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Iron Man Custom Dunny Series by Mike Die

Iron Man Custom 3 Inch Dunny Vinyl Figures by Mike Die – Classic Iron Man & Stealth Iron Man

If you follow Mike Die on Instagram then you know this New York based artist is constantly producing amazing 3” custom Dunnys, and yesterday’s release might be my favorite Mike Die customs yet! Just check out these killer Iron Man Dunnys based on Marvel's Armored Avenger. Not only are they unmistakably Iron Man, but you can still see Mike Die’s signature style shinning through. Mike created 4 classic red and yellow Iron Man Dunnys and 1 blue Stealth Iron Man Dunny, all of which are currently available at the Mike Die online store for $75 each. Avengers Assemble!
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Coming Soon: Mega Man x Kidrobot Vinyl Figures

Coming Soon: Mega Man x Kidrobot Vinyl Figures

Yesterday, Kidrobot unveiled the first teaser image for their new line of officially licensed Mega Man vinyl figures. All we know for now is there will be Mega Man vinyl figures released sometime in 2014. The Blot’s not the biggest Mega Man fan, so this Capcom collab doesn’t really get me all that excited. And while I’m sure the figures will look great (at least in the promo photos), it begs the questions what is the future of Kidrobot? Between Mega Man, TMNT, Marvel, South Park and The Simpsons, has KR officially turned its back on designer art toys to focus almost its entire business on licensed properties? I guess we’ll find out soon enough…
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

The Brewmaster Resin Figure by DuBose Art & Motorbot

DuBose Art x Motorbot The Brewmaster Resin Figure

The Blot was blown away when DuBose Art posted pictures on their Instagram page of their newest handmade resin figure, The Brewmaster! Who doesn’t need a Ghouly Goblin Master of Wizardry in their collection!?! This intricate figure is based on an original design by Motorbot, was beautifully 3D sculpted and printed by iamscumbag, and cast in brilliant shades of resin by Dubose Art. What an epic designer art toy team-up!

The Brewmaster is a freaking monster of a figure standing 7.5” tall and weighing in at 2lbs of sold resin. Yes, you read that right. It weights 2 freaking pounds! Pre-orders for The Brewmaster DIY kit are currently available now at the DuBose Art online store, with the 5 piece kit priced super low ($50) for those collectors who don’t mind following simple assembly instructions.
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Rio Grande Edition Shaolin Cowboy Vinyl Figure by Geof Darrow & Wednesday’s Finest

Rio Grande Edition Shaolin Cowboy Vinyl Figure by Geof Darrow & Wednesday’s Finest

I don’t know how The Blot missed this, but Wednesday’s Finest has released the second colorway of Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy vinyl figure! Limited to just 100 pieces, the Rio Grande Edition Shaolin Cowboy features one of Darrow’s most popular comic book characters in a striking blue shirt. The Blot loves this figure, but I’m not sure the change in shirt color justifies a price increase of 100%. Yes, the original Shaolin Cowboy figure had a run size of 300 pieces, but that still seems like a pretty big price increase. Regardless, if you’re a diehard Darrow fan you won’t want to miss this release.

The Rio Grande Shaolin Cowboy vinyl figure stands 14” tall, was sculpted by Monster 5 and is currently available for purchase at The Black Lodge Holding Co’s online store for $220.
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DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection Wave 2 by Medicom - Superman, Swamp Thing & Bizarro

DC Comics Retro Sofubi Collection Wave 2 by Medicom - Superman, Swamp Thing & Bizarro

The Blot hasn’t even seen Medicom’s new DC Comics Retro Sofubi toy line in person yet, but I’m already obsessed with it! I’ve already pre-ordered Wave 1 (Batman and The Joker), and I can’t wait to get my hands on Wave 2, which includes Superman, Bizarro and the most surprising addition of all time, Swamp Thing. Swamp Thing was a huge property for DC back in the ‘90s, and he’s definitely had a resurgence recently, but he’s by no means a household name anymore. So of course The Blot was stunned to see Medicom include him in DC Comics Retro Sofubi Wave 2.

The DC Comics Retro Sofubi toy line features old school looking figures cast in soft Japanese vinyl from molds by Bear Model and paint designs by Frenzy. Superman and Bizarro each stand 9.8” tall and include plastic capes, while Swamp Thing stands 11.8” tall. All 3 figures feature 4 points of articulation, and come bagged with a header card.

The Superman and Bizarro DC Comics Retro Sofubi figures are currently available for pre-order through Entertainment Earth for $79.99 each here. They are expected to ship in September 2014. Now The Blot just needs to find a US retailer that is selling the Swamp Thing figure!
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“Green Power” Obey Giant Screen Print by Shepard Fairey

“Green Power” Obey Giant Screen Print by Shepard Fairey

Later this morning Obey Giant will be releasing Shepard Fairey’s newest screen print entitled “Green Power”! This design is from Shepard’s upcoming POWER & GLORY art show at The Halsey in Charleston S.C. The show explores the various notions of American power and glory in terms of industry, authority, energy, the environment, politics, vice, and virtue.

“Green Power” by Shepard Fairey is an 18”x24” signed and numbered Obey Giant screen print. Limited to 450 pieces, this print goes on sale between 10 and 11am PST today, Tuesday, January 28th, at the Obey Giant online store for $45.
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Monday, January 27, 2014

Penelope McStompsalot 8” Dunny by Huck Gee

Penelope McStompsalot 8 Inch Dunny Vinyl Figure by Huck Gee

Huck Gee and Kidrobot are teaming up to produce one of the most ambitious production Dunnys of all time! The Penelope McStompsalot Dunny is really a two piece set, which includes an 8” vinyl mech, fitted with a 3” vinyl Dunny pilot. From the minute Huck and KR started teasing this figure’s release The Blot was all kinds of excited! Finally we were seeing the next evolution of the Dunny. But then the figure’s official release was announced and I saw the price. $199.99 for an 8” Dunny without production numbers provided!?! Knowing Kidrobot’s horrible QC of the past, I just can’t see dropping this kind of coin on a Dunny made from ABS (no matter how amazing Huck’s design is.

Penelope McStompsalot 8 Inch Dunny Vinyl Figures by Huck Gee - Black & Green Colorways

Part mechanic, part engineer, and part talent show winner, Penelope McStompsalot hand built her Blowback Industries DUNN-7 wasteland stomper from the salvage of 4 different mechs and a 2135 Chevy Bel Air. She may be a no-nonsense, one eyed, red headed beauty, but don’t let the good looks fool you – she’s as handy with a sawed off shotgun as a lithium power wrench.

The Penelope McStompsalot 8” Dunny comes packaged in a window box designed by the artist and goes on sale Thursday, February 13th, at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers worldwide for $199.99. The black colorway will be sold exclusively on kidrobot.com and in Kidrobot retails locations only, while the green colorway will only be sold at specialty stores worldwide!
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The Walking Dead Television Series 4 Action Figures by McFarlane Toys

The Walking Dead Television Series 4 Action Figures by McFarlane Toys - The Governor, Andrea, Riot Gear Zombie Walker, Carl Grimes & Riot Gear Gas Mask Zombie Walker

McFarlane Toys’ newest The Walking Dead Television Series wave of action figures is now on store shelves and it looks pretty awesome! The Walking Dead Television Series 4 includes The Governor, Andrea, Carl Grimes, and two Walkers, a Riot Gear Zombie and a Riot Gear Gas Mask Zombie. The Blot could do without a Carl action figure, but how can you not jump at the chance to add new Walkers to your collection!?! These two look especially gruesome don’t you think?

Each The Walking Dead Television Series 4 action figure features a ton of articulation, more accessories than you could ever want (including an alternate head for the evil Governor) and comes packaged on a blister card. You can support The Blot Says by order these TWD figures from Entertainment Earth here. Each individual Walking Dead figure retails for $14.99 here, or you can buy a complete set of TWD Series 4 figures for $69.99 here.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Labbit Custom Figures by Motorbot

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Labbit Custom Vinyl Figure by Motorbot

Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes Motorbot’s newest “I Like To Eat” Custom Food Labbit! For a limited time only Motorobot is offering collectors the ability to pre-order this delicious looking Chocolate Covered Strawberry Labbit. It’s the perfect V-Day gift for the designer art toy lover in your life!

These non-edible 3.5” Labbits are made to look like real chocolate covered strawberries, and can be yours for just $30 via the Meathead Toys online store. The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Labbit is available now through Thursday, January 30th. Each figure will come packaged in a red gift box and is guaranteed to be in your hands no later than February 7th.
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Chinese New Year 2014 “Year of the Horse” Android by Andrew Bell

Chinese New Year 2014 “Year of the Horse” Android Vinyl Figure by Andrew Bell

The Chinese New Year is almost upon us and for the fourth year in a row Andrew Bell and Dyzplastic will celebrate the lunar new year by releasing a commemorative Android vinyl figure! According to the Chinese Zodiac this year is the year of the Horse, so the Chinese New Year 2014 Android will feature a stylized horse mask design and traditional Chinese costume.

Like with all Chinese New Year Android releases, this figure is primarily an edition for Dyzplastic’s retail partners in Asia. But Andrew made sure to keep a small number of this year’s Chinese New Year Horse Android to sell in the US at his Dead Zebra online store. They go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28th, at 11am EST and more at 11pm EST. These super limited Androids will retail for around $10.
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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Killerslayer Inaugural T-Shirt Collection by Veggiesomething

Killerslayer Inaugural T-Shirt Collection by Veggiesomething & Freshism - Boombox Sky & Newton Apple T-Shirts


Chicago-based artist/designer/creative freak Veggiesomething has teamed up with Freshism (the brand collective formally known as Formula) to produce his new clothing brand Killerslayer! To kick things off for this exciting new indie clothing line, Veggiesomething and Freshim have produced 6 new KSLY designs: 3 character based illustrations that are available in limited colors, and 3 of Freshism’s signature “Build Your Own” typography designs that profess Veggiesomething’s love for music and the art of the word.

Killerslayer Inaugural T-Shirt Collection by Veggiesomething & Freshism - Yo Microphone, SB Ellington, Shoegazers & Beneath the Neon T-Shirts

All six Killerslayer t-shirts by Veggiesomething seen here are currently available through the Freshism online store in men’s, women’s, and children’s styles starting at just $28-30.  Even better still, if you use the coupon code “BLOTSAYS20” this week you'll get 20% off your entire order! Thanks to the fine folks at Freshim for the code!!!
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8-Bit Pop Culture T-Shirt “Mini Pixels” by Threadless

8-Bit Pop Culture T-Shirt “Mini Pixels” by Threadless

Mini Pixels by edzel


Threadless recently held an 8-Bit design challenge and the winner was this epic “Mini Pixels” design. I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen a t-shirt with this much pop culture goodness crammed in its design. It includes 8-bit versions of the most popular movie, tv, video games and comic book characters from the ‘80s, 90s and today! Although there are a few I can’t identify, it’s got characters from The Avengers, Street Fighter 2, the X-Men, the Spider-Man universe, all of Johnny Depp’s movie characters, the Justice League, Mortal Kombat, the Fantastic Four, South Park, Captain Planet, Scooby-Doo, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Star Wars, Super Mario Bros., Dragon Ball Z, Adventure Time, Despicable Me and more!

The 8-Bit Pop Culture t-shirt “Mini Pixels” comes printed on a black t-shirt (sizes S-2XL) and is currently available for purchase at Threadless.com for $20.
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Friday, January 24, 2014

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Coulson Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko - Agent Coulson

Fans of Marvel’s movie universe can finally complete their Pop! collection with this exciting new Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pop! release by Funko. Everyone loves Clark Gregg’s Phil Coulson from the movies, and he’s really been the only consistently good part of ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television show. What’s really cool about this release is it’s the first ever toy based on the new Marvel show. And how great will Agent Coulson look next to everyone’s Nick Fury Pop!?!

Each Agent Phil Coulson Pop! Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, features one point of articulation and comes packaged in a full color displayable window box. This figure isn’t expected to hit store shelves until April 2014, but you can pre-order it now from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.
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Jellyzillas Resin Figures by The Jelly Empire

Jellyzillas JellyBot Resin Figures by The Jelly Empire

The Jelly Empire is set to drop her first release of 2014 and it’s killer! Well, city killer anyway. The Jelly Empire’s JellyBot resin figure is back, and doing a little cosplay as everyone’s favorite kaiju, Godzilla! These colorful little monster JellyBots go on sale at 1pm EST this Saturday, January 25th, at The Jelly Empire online store for $40 each.
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Toy Break Mini Figure by October Toys

Toy Break PVC 1.5″ Mini Figure by October Toys - Purple, Grey & Glow in the Dark Colorways

The 4th annual 24 Hour Toy Break kicks off tonight at 5pm, and October Toys is dropping some very special figures in honor of this important fundraiser. One of those releases is the official Toy Break mini figure, a toy The Blot’s been wanting to get his hands on since they first debuted at SDCC 2013! Designed and sculpted by George Gaspar, this 1.5″ collectible Toy Break PVC mini figure is in scale with other mini figures such as OMFG!, M.U.S.C.L.E. and OTMF!

While the Toy Break mini figure is usually only available from the October Toys crew at conventions, they will be available online in glow in the dark, grey and purple colorways for 24 hours only during the 24 Hour Toy Break special for a $1 donation to the Toy Break fundraiser through the October Toys online store. 24 Hour Toy Break begins at 5pm PST on Friday, January 24th through 5pm PST on Saturday, January 25th.
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Rainbow Stroll Custom Dunny Series by Blazon Brikhaus & Spanky Stokes

Blazon Brikhaus x Spanky Stokes Rainbow Stroll Custom Dunny Series

The Blot always loves seeing custom figures of Spanky Stokes’ mascot Stroll, so when Spanky announced a new collaboration with Blazon Brikhaus my ears perked up! Blazon Brikhaus has created the five beautiful Rainbow Stroll Series seen here by customizing 3” production Dunnys. It’s hard to believe there are actually Dunnys underneath all that incredible hand sculpting and painting! Each Rainbow Stroll custom is a one of a kind figure, and go on sale blind bag style today, Friday, January 24th, at noon PST in the Spanky Stokes online store for $80 each.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

First Look: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vinyl Figures by Kidrobot

First Look Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vinyl Figures by Kidrobot - DIY Mini Munnys, Mini Figure Blind Box Series & 7 Inch Bepop and Rocksteady Vinyl Figures

Thanks to Forbidden Planet, the world has its first look at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vinyl figures Kidrobot’s been teasing on their Instagram page! From the solicitations Forbidden Planet has on their website it appears KR will be releasing a pretty diverse line of TMTN figures right from the start, which will include a TMNT Mini Figure Blind Box Series based on the classic ‘80s animated series, as well as a line of DIY TMNT 4”Mini Munnys and 7” vinyl figures of mutant villains Bebop and Rocksteady. You have to hand it to Kidrobot, they don’t mess around when they get their hands on a license.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vinyl Figures Teaser Images by Kidrobot - Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael

The do it yourself TMNT Mini Munnys seem to be similar to the previously released Marvel DIY Mini Munnys, and will include stickers and one accessory so you can build your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. There is Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael to choose from. The TMNT Blind Box Series will include 10 different 3” mini figures of the four Ninja Turtles, Splinter, Shredder, Krang, Bebop, Rocksteady and a Foot Soldier. I’m just disappointed April O’Neal and Casey Jones weren’t included. Here’s hoping they show up as mystery chase figures!

Enjoy these little teaser photos until Kidrobot makes an official announcement. The Blot can’t wait to see more high-res pics! According to Forbidden Planet all of the figures seen here aren’t expected to hit store shelves until May 2014.
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Charcoal Grey Dead Kozik Vinyl Bust by Kevin Gosselin

Charcoal Grey Dead Kozik Vinyl Bust by Kevin Gosselin

The first widely distributed colorway of Kevin Gosselin’s “deadly” Dead Kozik vinyl bust is finally here! Visit your local designer art toy retailer to get your hands on this Charcoal Grey Dead Kozik Bust. Originally sculpted and designed by artist Kevin Gosselin for Frank Kozik's 1 AM Gallery Tribute Show last year, that one of a kind sculpture was Kickstarted into a towering 15” rotocast vinyl bust. Featuring box art designed by Frank Kozik, the Charcoal Grey (with matte finish) vinyl bust is limited to just 50 pieces and retails for $200 each.
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“Voltron: Our Key To Victory!” Print by Dave Perillo

“Voltron: Our Key To Victory!” Print by Dave Perillo

The second print in Acidfree Gallery’s awesome Voltron Screen Print Series drops today and it’s by one of The Blot’s favorite artists, Dave Perillo! This officially licensed Voltron giclee print is so freaking adorable how can you not pick one up!?! “Voltron: Our Key To Victory!” is an 18”x24” print that will be released in three different editions: the standard edition giclee print, canvas print and stretched canvas print. All three go on sale at 12:30pm EST today, Thursday, January 23rd, at the Acidfree Gallery online store.

The Standard Edition Giclee Print is limited 150 pieces, comes hand numbered and will retail for $45, the canvas giclee print is limited to 25 pieces, comes signed and numbered by the artist and will retail for $75, while the super limited stretched canvas giclee print is limited to just 5 pieces, comes signed and numbered by the artist and will retail for $175.

“The Mighty Space Mouse” Voltron Print by Dave Perillo

But that’s not all! Acidfree Gallery will also be including “The Mighty Space Mouse” print by Dave Perillo seen here in the orders of 15 random collectors who purchase the regular edition Voltron print. “The Might Space Mouse” is a 5”x5” signed and numbered giclee print and is limited to just 15 pieces. Purchasers of the 5 stretched canvases Voltron prints will have a chance to win Perillo’s original drawing of “The Mighty Space Mouse”.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

White Modern Hero Vinyl Bank by MAD

White Modern Hero Vinyl Bank by MAD

The third colorway of MAD’s massive 18” Modern Hero vinyl bank had a surprise release yesterday exclusively at the MAD Toy Store. Cast in snowy white vinyl, the Modern Hero Bank features a removable top hat with a coin slot underneath, an articulated neck, and a coin bank plug at the bottom. Only 30 White Modern Hero banks have been produced, and this giant figure can be purchased now from MAD’s online store for $150 each. The vinyl bank’s head turns left and right so you can even “pose” it, and each figure comes packaged in a big box with foam inside to protect it during shipping.
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DC Comics Worlds’ Finest New 52 Action Figure 2 Pack - Power Girl & Huntress

DC Comics Worlds’ Finest New 52 Action Figures - Power Girl & Huntress

While The Blot’s completely over DC Comics’ New 52 reboot, I’m impressed DC Collectibles continues to release waves of New 52 action figures based on current comic book series. I just want to know why it took DC Comics erasing 75 years of continuity to start doing it? For DC Collectibles newest wave of New 52 action figures they’ve turned their attention to one of DC’s only female led books, Worlds’ Finest! The book stars Power Girl and Huntress, two heroes stranded in the main DC Universe while separated from their friends and families on Earth 2. The Blot’s always been a huge Huntress fan, and how can you not love Power Girl!?! I’m just glad they didn’t go with PG’s terrible original New 52 costume from the series’ first few issues for this release.

The DC Comics Worlds’ Finest New 52 action figure 2 pack includes Power Girl and Huntress action figures. Each figure stands 6.75” tall, feature a ton of articulation, and will hit store shelves as a 2 piece set in July 2014. You can pre-order this beautiful Worlds' Finest 2 pack from Entertainment Earth for $39.99 here.
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Silver Micro Mad’l 3D Print by MAD

Silver Micro Mad’l 3D Prints by MAD

After releasing his new Micro Mad’l 3D Prints exclusively at NYCC 2013 and then DCon 2013, MAD is finally dropping a colorway available to collectors worldwide! The Silver Micro Mad’l features a really cool metallic effect, and is being sold exclusively through the MAD Toy Store for just $15. The first four solid colorways of these 1.5” ABS figures sold out pretty quickly, so you won’t want to sleep on this Silver Micro Mad’l! Each figure is 3D printed, sanded and cleaned up, and then packaged in a small bag with a signed header card.
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“Panic Pink” Bomb Cat Resin Figure by Anthony Ausgang

“Panic Pink” Bomb Cat Resin Figure by Anthony Ausgang

Anthony Ausgang’s Bomb Cat 2.0 is finally back! After debuting at SDCC 2013, this second version of Ausgang’s Bomb Cat returns later today in an electric new colorway, “Panic Pink”! Sculpted by Dave Pressler and based on an illustration by Anthony Ausgang for the cover of LA Weekly in 2000, thirteen years later the piece is now being refined and re-released for a new generation of collectors.

The Panic Pink Bomb Cat resin figure by Anthony Ausgang stands 7.5” tall, and features a hot pink matte finish with silver chain and wick. Limited to just 50 pieces, collectors can purchase this beautiful new figure at 10am PST today, Wednesday, January 22nd, exclusively at the Munky King online store for $60 each.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

SoKo Cat x Blazon Brikhaus Snowgirls Custom Dunny Series

SoKo Cat x Blazon Brikhaus Snowgirls Custom Dunny Series

Winter is almost over, but before the last snow of the season melts SoKo Cat and Blazon Brikhaus have teamed up to produce a super festive custom set of Snowgirl Dunnys! Meet the Snowgirls, adventurous Suzy, bubbly Jessica, proper Regina, quirky Olivia, and idealistic Nora. The Snowgirls were sculpted by Blazon Brikhaus and painted by SoKo Cat, who have created a really adorable set of 5 one of a kind custom Dunnys.

All five Snowgirls seen here stand 3” and go on sale today, January 21st, at Soko Cat’s online store for $50 each.
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PG Exclusive 2-1B Medical Droid 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure by Gentle Giant

Premier Guild Exclusive 2-1B Medical Droid 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure by Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant has announced their four Premier Guild exclusives for 2014, and for the second year in a row they’ve included a super limited edition Vintage Kenner Jumbo Star Wars action figure! Only members of Gentle Giant’s 2014 Premier Guild can order these awesome exclusives, and every Premier Guild member get to select one exclusive as their free membership gift. For the 2014 Premier Guild, Gentle Giant is producing everyone’s favorite surgical droid from The Empire Strikes Back, 2-1B.

Gentle Giant has scanned an original Too-Onebee 3.75” action figure and resized it to its 12” jumbo scale as part of its Vintage Kenner Jumbo Star Wars line. Injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced accessory, is fully articulated, and comes packaged on an Empire Strikes Back style blister card with a plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this awesome action figure.

The 2-1B Medical Droid 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure is sold exclusively to members of Gentle Giant’s 2014 Premier Guild members for $80 each via the Gentle Giant online store.
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“Classic Edition” 6Null4 Resin Figure by Erick Scarecrow

ESC Toy - Classic Edition 6Null4 Resin Figure by Erick Scarecrow

ESC Toy has unveiled the newest figure in Erick Scarecrow’s killer Retro Video Game Controller Series! The 6Null4 pays tribute the wacky looking controller of the classic late ‘90s gaming system Nintendo 64. This really takes The Blot back as I spent way too many hours in my dorm playing Mario Kart and Goldeneye.

The Classic Edition 6Null4 resin figure by Erick Scarecrow stands 4” tall and is limited to just 25 pieces. Pick one up today at the ESC Toy online store for $35 each.
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Barneyism of the Week - Self Five!

“Look at this,
your wedding weekend.” - Ted

I know.
This close to finally having sex again.
It's been forever.

“Oh, you and Robin been abstaining?” - Ted

Talking about you, Ted.

Now here's the deal:
every hookup at a weekend wedding
is decided at Friday night drinks.
Get stuck with the wrong girl tonight,
the only action you'll be getting all weekend is a Self Five,
and I don't mean the cool kind.

HaHaHa
Self Five!
That's the cool kind.

How I Met Your Mother - Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson
- Barney Stinson

“Knight Vision”

How I Met Your Mother
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Monday, January 20, 2014

“Rainbow Dots” Whooper Loopers by Rampage Toys & Gary Ham

“Rainbow Dots” Whooper Looper Vinyl Figures by Rampage Toys x Gary Ham

Rampage Toys has teamed up with Gary Ham to produce a very special run of Wooper Loopers! Cast in glow in the dark vinyl, these beautiful “Rainbow Dots” Wooper Loops feature a pretty sweet rainbow color scheme with polka dots all over. These turned out fantastic don’t you think!?! The Blot loves seeing Rampage Toys work his magic on great figures like Gary’s Wooper Looper.

Limited to just 10 pieces, the Rampage Toys x Gary Ham “Rainbow Dots” Wooper Looper custom vinyl figure was first sold exclusively at Superfestival, and then at the Rampage Toys online store for $120 each. Unfortunately these bad boys are now sold out.
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RoboCop 100% & 400% Be@rbricks by Medicom

RoboCop 100% & 400% Be@rbrick Vinyl Figures by Medicom

It is amazing, Medicom always has the best movie tie-in toys! With the RoboCop remake hitting theaters on February 12th, Medicom will be releasing two super sleek RoboCop Be@rbricks. The Blot’s always been a RoboCop fan, and I’m cautiously optimistic about the remake. While most reboots leave diehard fans disappointed, the film’s trailers actually look good, the cast is pretty impressive and I absolutely love the film’s star Joel Kinnaman (from AMC’s The Killing). I just wish this new RoboCop didn't look like a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica.

Look for Medicom’s two RoboCop Be@rbricks to drop in April 2014. The RoboCop 100% Bearbrick stands approximately 3” tall and will retail for around $15, while the RoboCop 400% Be@rbrick stands approximately 11” and will retail for around $65.
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“30 Days of Jerk” Pop Culture Painting Series by Jerkface

“30 Days of Jerk” Pop Culture Painting Series by Jerkface - Monopoly, Richie Rich, Sponebob Squarepants, Ren & Stimpy

New York artist Jerkface recently completed his epic “30 Days of Jerk” painting series. For 30 straight days throughout December and January Jerkface painted a different pop culture inspired painting. While the idea of doing a 30 day run of artwork is not original, Jerkface’s goal was to bring a fun and creative take on some legendary cartoon and comic strip characters. And boy did he! Every day The Blot made sure to visit Jerkface’s Instagram account to find out which character he used.

“30 Days of Jerk” Pop Culture Painting Series by Jerkface - Futurama Bender, Pink Panther, Tom & Jerry

What’s great about “30 Days of Jerk” is how Jerkface integrated his signature Jerks into paintings with beloved characters like Oscar the Grouch, Richie Rich, Spongebob Squarepants, Futurama’s Bender, Garfield and Family Guy’s Stewie. Jerkface serious cherry picked some of the greatest characters from television cartoons, comic strips, comic books and Sesame Street. Each painting carries the same theme, and yet is so different. I’m especially blown away by Jerkface’s line work! I can’t believe how tight each painting is considering they’re painted with a brush.

“30 Days of Jerk” Pop Culture Painting Series by Jerkface - Sesame Street Cookie Monster, DuckTales Scrooge McDuck, Brave Little Toaster, Animaniacs, Wylie E Coyote & Road Runner, Family Guy, Garfield & Odie

Each “30 Days of Jerk” release is a 12”x12” acrylic on 1.5” canvas painting, and sold for just $300 through Jerkface’s online store. While all 30 are sold out, Jerkface is currently revisiting his most popular designs and releasing them as ultra limited edition prints! So far Jerkface has released 6 prints, each with super small run sizes of 6 or 3 pieces. These prints measure 13”x13” (including a 1” boarder), come signed and numbered, and retail for $100. If you like the pieces seen here then definitely hit up Jerkface’s online store for his newest print releases (or shoot him an email and commission a one of a kind Jerkface painting).
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Barneyism of the Week - Big Dilemma

Guys, big dilemma.

My mom's insisting that I get Robin to give James his ring back,
but Robin's refusing.
But James seems like he's really upset.
But Robin's gonna be my wife.
But James is my brother.
But Robin lets me do sex to her.
But I have to spend eternity in my mom's mausoleum.

I just wish there was a way I didn't have to take sides!
What should I do!?!

“Choose your wife.
You always choose your wife. Easy.
Got any other stumpers,
like how to answer ‘Does this make me look fat?’” - Lily

Well, maybe a little around the hips,
but no more than usual.

“You're getting married,
so I will deal with that one after your honeymoon.” - Lily


How I Met Your Mother - Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson
- Barney Stinson

“The Poker Game”

How I Met Your Mother
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