Remember the Cherry Blossoms from Peter Kato

    Peter Kato makes really cool, really affordable resin figures in Brooklyn, NY.  This is his latest series of toys, entitled "Remember the Cherry Blossoms."  Each figure is hand cast in pink resin range in price from $5 to $25.  I love it when people take the initiative to produce their work on their own.  Many people dream of big companies coming along and paying them tons of money to recreate their designs.  But there's something special about a handmade toy that gets lost in the giant factories.  Check out his website and support independent toy makers.

Custom Toy Show of the Week: Playsam 500

This has to be one of the best collections of talent I've ever seen assembled for a toy show.  I mean, it's almost disturbing how many good pieces will be included in this show.  This show is utilizing the Playsam Streamliner Car as its platform and is a must see if you live in the San Francisco area.  It will be held at Super7 next Saturday, April 28th at 7pm and will probably be a good chance to meet some of these artists, as quite a few are from this area.  

New Stuff from Erick Scarecrow Drops Tomorrow

 

 

Ooooooooh check out all this goodness that can be yours courtesy of Erick Scarecrow tomorrow. First up is thee 3rd series of his Turtle Micci figures. There are 7 different colors including the mystery denim figure. Each one is 3 and 1/2 inches tall and hand painted.

You could also try and score this Icy Yarn Shroom, of which there are only 20 of in the world. They each come signed and numbered and will freak you out if you stare at it too long. It's like a visual representation of your conscious, looking back at you, begging to share the secrets of the universe. You probably shouldn't listen to Pink Floyd or eat special brownies in its presence.

All of these can be yours tomorrow morning at 11 am EST by going to http://esctoy.limitedpressing.com/.

 

Ultrus Bog from Skinner and Lulubell Toy Bodega

    Is there a toy more metal than this? The answer was no, because if there was a toy more metal it would melt your face off. This one definitely gives my jowls a tingle though. This is Ultrus Bog, a crazy awesome toy from Skinner and Lulubell Toy Bodega. He stands a massive 10 inches tall and is covered in bat wings and skulls, which as I may have mentioned, is pretty metal. Even looking at this guy all I can think about are guitar solos and battle axes. You ca preorder this sucker right now for $85 (which is a bargain you sissy) by going to http://www.lulubelltoys.com/. Get one. Now. For me.

Kozik x Kidrobot Bondage Labbit Review

    Ok, so I know a lot of sites offer toy reviews, but in all honesty I don't know how interesting that is for anyone.  "Hey look, I got this toy, you already know I think its cool cause I paid a billion dollars for it, but check me out anyway."  I don't wanna be lame, but I also want to share with you a bit of my life through these piles of plastic I have laying all about the house.  My first step, was to take a very hipster-ish picture with Instagram and as you can see from the above example, I did a bang up job.  My second step is to develop a list of criteria to see how this toy stacks up.  Today we will be harshly judging the Bondage Labbit from Kozik and Kidrobot.  I hope I don't make you wish you were dead.

1.)  Could you kill a man with it? 


It's pretty big, and with enough force you could definitely catch someone unawares and give them a concussion.  Once there down just repeat until desired level of deadness is reached.

2.)  Could you use it as a make shift security system?


Ahhh a good question indeed.  The look of this cheeky monkey will probably be enough to scare any burglar away, leaving you time to do things other than beat him about the head.  Like buy more toys.

3.) What does this toy say about me?


Other than I'm rich?  Well, I think it says I'm a man who likes adventure, who faces challenges head on, and whose years of therapy have failed him in dramatic fashion (sorry mom).

4.)  Do the cats like it?


The cats are so over my nonsense that it's hard to tell what they think about things anymore.  Snuggle time has not been depleted though, so it has had no negative impact on their level of respect for me.

Well there you have it.  That, my friends, is how you review a toy.

Voltaire x Toy2r Exclusive Sleezter Deady

     This bunny is freaking me out a bit. It looks like if you got within 5 feet of it it would tear your face off and wear it as a Halloween mask. But it is fun sized! This is Sleezter Deady, the twisted creation of Voltaire and Toy2r. This evil looking carrot chomper is exclusive to Voltaire's online store and can be yours, shipping and all (in the U.S.) for $35. You can't get a creepier toy at a better price!

More Resin Madl*s from MAD

    I bet it will take me longer to type this than it will for the next round of MAD's resin Madl*s to sell out. The past 2 editions of these little guys have sold in record time, so I'm sure collectors will be just as crazy for this blue version. Keep an eye on all of MAD's social media accounts to learn when these go on sale and hope you're fast enough to get one.