Creo Design Presents Amalgam Jewellery

 
    Chris Alexander is a talented guy.  Not only is he the man behind Creo Design, who makes some pretty cool toys, but he has just launched a new jewelry line under the name Amalgam Jewellery.  What's really cool about these pieces is that they are 3D printed in metal.  This is done in collaboration with Shapeways, who create some really stunning products using this technology.  I'm always amazed not only at what they make, but the quality of the work.
    Chris has managed to make some pretty cool products, especially the Lego themed rings and pendants. I'm a definite Lego nerd so I love to see their product reinterpreted into something elegant.  Check out his website here for more of these subtle yet striking designs.

Disney Vinylmation Valentine Release

     The Vinylmation series of figures from Disney has created quite a stir in the world of collectables.  Some people hate them because they feel that their sacred vinyl toys are now being embraced buy the mainstream which then makes them officially "not cool".  Other people love them because it exposes and entire new group of folks to toy collecting who may have never even heard of vinyl toys, let alone considered buying one.  I am part of the latter group.  While I may not be a huge fan of Disney and I may not like a lot of the designs they come up with, I do enjoy the fact that these toys have managed to create a frenzy in the toy world and that the artists that design them get credit for their work.  Oh, an they released a pretty killer set of Star Wars figures that I would give your firstborn to own.  Now onto the news.

    This is a cool little Valentine's Day release.  The figure is designed to look like a box of chocolates and comes in a pretty nice packaging set up.  This is available now for $16.95 by clicking here.

Voltaire x Toy2r Deady Bunee Mini Qees

    Voltaire has quite the bizarre career.  Not only is he a traveling minstrel that sings what I can best describe as dark folk tales, but he also makes toys.  I can identify with that, because every time there is a new reality television series on I think I can turn it into a new career.  Thus far I've wanted to build motorcycles, have a traveling show about food, dig through people's garages and sell their junk, own a pawn shop, restore antiques, own a tattoo shop, own a shop that sells weird things, etc etc.  So I can identify with having a bunch of interests, I just don't understand how to be good at them all like Mr. Voltaire here.
    His famous Deady and arch nemesis Sleezter are getting the Mini Qee treatment this time around from Toy2r.  Being that all of his other toys have long sold out, I would expect these to do the same.  They're a nice mix of cute/sinister which is a hard line to walk design wise.  I'm digging both of them.

New Living Dead Dolls for 2012

    Are you the type of person that says to yourself "Gee I wish I had a bunch more creepy, murderous little children scattered about the house"?  Well then consider today the second best day of your life, because look at all the Living Dead Dolls that are coming out in 2012.
    Just in time for Snow White and the Huntsman comes the Evil Queen and the object of her hatred, Snow White.

   
    There's also Chucky, who I'm sure has been the source of nightmares for many people for years.

    And these ghastly toy soldiers.  Look how disturbing they look, all lined up, waiting their turn to bite off your toys.  These will most likely be released closer to Christmas, just in time to eat your family as they gather around to open their presents.  What a grand new holiday tradition!

Two New Spikis Coming Soon From Kuso Vinyl

    Check out these tubs full of new Spiki figures from Kuso Vinyl.  I often dream about coming home and there just being boxes of toys waiting for me when I get there.  New toys though, not ones I already have that are just repackaged.  And believe me I would know cause I have insane long term toy memory.
    These are part of the ongoing Thundercraps series that reimagines some of the classic characters of a particular cartoon.  These are produced in conjunction with the amazingly talented folks at Rotobox Vinyl, who make custom toys that would blow your mind right out of your skull.  Seriously, if you go to their website to look at the stuff they make, you better be sure you don't have anything valuable behind you, because it's going to be covered in brain matter.  
     Both of these should be going on sale fairly soon, so keep your eyes peeled on the Kuso Vinyl website.

Series 3 Android Figures Coming Soon

     The Android series of figures has been a popular one thus far and with the names attached to the 3rd wave of toys, that definitely won't be changing anytime soon.  Some of the biggest names in designer vinyl are lending their talents to this platform including Huck Gee, Kronk, and Sket One.  I haven't seen pictures of the actual toys themselves yet, but I'm sure they won't suck.  I'll have more info when its available.

I Heart Guts Pop Up Store at Munky King in LA

      Do you live in the Los Angeles area?  Do you like plush organs and donating to charity?  If you said "yes" you are probably a weirdo.  Just kidding!  From February 1st-14th you can visit the I Heart Guts pop up store inside of world famous toy store Munky King.  Not only can you score some cool, fuzzy body parts for your loved one, but 10% of the sales will be donated to the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic.  So stop looking for where George Clooney buys his Chinese food and help out a great cause.