In a renewed partnership that began in a special Hong Kong pop-up store, the popular cognac brand Hennessey has created a special Palm Boy figure with Japanese brand Devilock. Select retailers around Taiwan will be offering the 2.5 inch toy as a promotion with the sale of 700 mL bottles of Hennessey VSOP.
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Medicom Toy’s annual exhibition for 2008 is a few weeks away from opening. The event is marked by a series of displays from Medicom Toy’s ever expansive and popular line of figures and toys. In association with the displays, special collector sets will be made available exclusively at the event. These pieces include a Speed Racer Bearbrick set, a Golden Idol Bearbrick, a 400% Wooden Layer Bearbrick as well as Star Wars Kubricks and a Real Action Hero Parko. The event starts June 21st and runs till June 30th at Tokyo’s Shibuya Parco.
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The 4th generation of the Medicom Toy 10 Corso Como 400% Bearbrick has recently released. The 500 piece run has already been sold out as it features a furry skin and trademark 10 Corso Como print. 10 Corso Como has become a popular retailer for its innovative product selection and great concepts. As mentioned with the Bearbricks already sold out, you’ll need to look to other mediums.
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In Asia, it’s often customary to package little trinkets and other useless toys with the purchase of select items at convenience stores like 7-ELEVEN. However, this just might prove to be the best freebie yet with Medicom Toys teaming up Pepsi Nex to offer free 70% Bearbricks with the purchase of each bottle of Pepsi Nex in Japan. Sixteen different charms are available including Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, Jango Fett, TIE Fighter Pilot, Jawa ,Imperial Logo, Yoda, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Wicket, Clone Trooper [Ep II], Clone Trooper [Ep III] & Rebel Alliance Logo. The promotion of the less often seen 70% figures is slated to start in July.
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Upon the announcement of Michael Lau’s CSBOOTH 15 Gardener Still, the previews of what to expect have slowly trickled out from a Michael Jordan-esque doll to the latest, the 2bb1. The 2bb1’s inspirations are derived from the cinematic classic 2001 A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick as marked by the space suit. Stay tuned for more details and coverage of CSBOOTH15.
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Fans of Bape and Bearbricks can now rejoice. New from Bape comes this collaboration Bearbrick figure. Decorated in a Bape camo pattern, the figures comes in four colors of camo. These lovable figures are now available at Bape stores retailing at 6,090 Yen.
As many residents of China’s Sichuan area still struggle to return to normality following a devastating earthquake last month, the humanitarian efforts are still at a pinnacle as the outpouring of support continues. Toy-makers adFunture have joined forces with an all-star cast of global brands, on a special edition YOKA vinyle figure. The list of collaborators include DITA Eyewear, Staple Design, Suitman, Revelator, Black Cross, GUE and Puma. All sales will be strictly donate to the Red Cross Society of China. The 10” vinyl figures will go on sale, June 12th at adfunture.com.
Seen over a few different instances over the last year, a new batch of the massive Original Fake Kaws Companion vinyl is set to release. The 4 foot toy will reemerge tomorrow at kawsone.com, however US domestic orders only. Questions regarding this item can be directed to shop@kawsone.com.
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement of Michael Lau’s personal exhibition of CSBOOTH15 comes a look into one of the upcoming figures set to take part in the show. The 049 Jordan seen here features ML’s signature hand produced apparel and footwear. With a distinct sports theme revolving around sports this theme with the upcoming Olympics, this 049 Jordan could provide foreshadowing for much of the same.
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Fragment design teamed up with the good people at Bearbrick to produce a 100% Bearbrick Panda that will be auctioned off with Nike Classic Panda Pack. Both the Nike Classic Panda pack and the Bearbrick are efforts to help raise money to help the people in China that was hit by the terrible earthquake. It is good to know that at a time like this, everyone around the world is coming together to show support. More details about the auction to come.
Source: Detz
Two established toy makers in Japan’s Bounty Hunter and the UK’s Amos Toys have banded together to mix up two of each brands’ marquee figures. The creation of the King Kun vinyl includes both Amos Toys’ King Ken and Bounty Hunter’s Skull Kun. No word yet on a release date.
With their initial series being a hit, Fatcaps are back. Featuring 17 new characters, this new set will surely be sold out quickly. Created by a team of all star graf artists, the reflection of their background is showcased literally, as the heads of all these personalities are shaped in the form of spray can caps. Complimentary to the 3 inch figures will be various accessories. Available in a limited run as a blind assortment release they will soon be available on Kidrobot’s website.
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