Super7 Pumpkin Boy Surprise Release

    In attempts to make sure 2012 will not suck, Super7 is releasing a surprise Pumpkin Boy!  He's made of a special marbled black and glow in the dark vinyl, as you can see from the mock up above.   You can preorder him now on the Super7 site for $50 and he will be shipped to you in February.  It's can be like a Valentine's Day present to yourself, which is kinda sad, but you'll never not show up to the amazing lobster dinner you spent all day preparing only to be forced to eat it by yourself when an ungrateful person who doesn't know how lucky she is goes MIA.  Or something.

Creo Design Announces New 2012 Releases

     It's always nice to see a new toy company go all out and not only create things that feel different than what we usually see, but that are doing it at a consistent level.  Creo Design have been teasing us with images from the upcoming QiQi figure they've been working on and now we have a look at the colors that this little figure will come in.  You have your basic red, a metallic black, and my favorite, metallic red.  This is a figure that really has endless possibilities as far as customization goes, so I'm sure  after the initial release we'll see some other versions.
 

                  

 
    They've also announced a 5 inch tall version of this character named Loofing.  I don't know much about him, but he seems like a nice shroom (not the psychedelic kind I'm sure) loving bro.  I'll post pictures of the actual figure once they're released.

Support the Teal Cat Project

    Ok, so I know this post isn't really about toys, but it is about an amazing cause you can help support.  It's called The Teal Cat Project and basically they take old ceramic cats, paint them teal, sell them online, and donate the money to help save cats everywhere.  I have 3 cats of my own so this is something I'm really excited to share with everyone.  Plus, you get a cool cat collectible that is numbered and limited edition.  If that doesn't speak to us as toy collectors I don't know what does.  Right now they are sold out of the cats, but their site says they will have more this month.  They also sell t-shirts and cards if that is more your thing.  Anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated.

100% Metallic Gloomy Bear Bearbrick

     Who knew that metallic pink could make blood spatter look that much better?   Medicom is making this 100% Gloomy Bear Bearbrick to go along with the 18,000 other items the cute little killer already has out.  He's gonna cost you $24.99 but as a bonus his shiny surface will reflect the sun into the eyes of someone you hate and cause them to crash their bicycle, probably disfiguring them for life.  Not that you would do that though.

Bearbrick Series 23

     You can never have enough toys.  There's no possible way.  Not even if you fill your house up, and your family calls the people at Hoarders, and you have to skip a couple of meals a day to buy new ones.  It's mathematically impossible and math is kings my friends, just ask my 9th grade geometry teacher (may he rest his soul).  So that being said, you and I both need more Bearbricks, and the kind folks at Medicom were more than happy to accommodate.  Presenting Series 23, with your usual mash up of artist designs, famous characters, etc.  My favorite has to be the Andy Warhol one, which is at the top and only features his iconic banana print from the Velvet Underground.  It's minimal, which I've grown to appreciate, and it's a Warhol.  I feel that ol Andy would have really been into toys as an art form, so it's nice to see his design put to good use.

Yummy Donut Erasers from Heidi Kenney and Kidrobot

    Erasers have long been a collectible in Asia, but we Americans are really just starting to see this trend.  Anyone who shops at Michael's has noticed the little packets of food with the Japanese characters on them.  Well Kidrobot is getting into the game now with these Yummy Donut erasers designed by Heidi Kenney.  Each pack comes with 6 different donuts that you can use, trade, or throw at your friends with little worry about serious injury.  They'll be $5.95 per pack and will be available starting January 12th.  While definitely a niche item, these 1 inch deserts could be a neat accessory to some of your larger figures and could make for some really funny pictures.  Kidrobot also made eraser boomboxes not too long ago, so you could make a ridiculous diorama for your loved one for Valentine's Day.  Believe me, there's nothing a woman loves more.

Stomper: Poland's First Vinyl Toy

    Check out the first ever vinyl toy from Poland.  It's called Stomper and it was designed by Michael Nowack from RocketDesign.  He stand just over 3 inches tall and will retail for $20 when he's released.   It's a pretty unique design compared to what we normally see in DIY toy releases.  Can't wait to see some of the amazing customs that will include this figure in their design.