Prodip’s fascination with UFO’s has made him create the Hong Kong UFO Documentary which talks about people’s sightings of UFO’s in Hong Kong. The documentary has been just released. Two versions are available; a stand alone DVD or a Off World Boxset with comes with the Off World Creature Figure designed by Michael Lau. The boxset is now available at Double-Park.
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Upon American music artist John Mayer’s visit to the Neighborhood studios in Japan, a background detail was purposely pixelated out. Get the rumor mills churning as we wonder what exactly it is, although initial guesses are pointed at Mickey Mouse, who knows what’s up?
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The end of this month will mark Amos Toys’ first release for 2008 as they set the year off with a James Jarvis drawing turned toy, the Bird God. The Bird God was originally seen within the pages of Jarvis’ Selected Drawings book. Claims of a glow in the dark version have been substantiated with this recent picture provided by Amos Toys. No word yet on whether this will be a special release or its availability.
Designer Michael Lau has teamed up with Maharishi aka. MHI to create these DJ Panda and Pascagoula Gardener MHI edition figures. Both figures feature the a colorway that is often used by Maharishi, green and orange. The DJ Panda figure is 16CM tall while the Pascagoula figure is 13CM tall. Now available at Artoyz for 65 Euros.
Instilling his sense own sense of badass, designer Frank Kozik’s latest batch of toys for Kidrobot will release at the end of this month. The Chumps series includes both street life hoodlum as well as incarcerated versions, complete with the whole jailbird outfit and ball & chain. Twenty six different toys are available starting March 27th, with a suggested price tag of $7.95 USD.
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We have previously seen the 1000% Fendi Bearbricks which were produced for VIP members of Fendi only. If you missed out on that, you can check it out here. However, nothing compares in size to this really huge Bearbrick which stands in one of the Fendi stores in Paris. You probably won’t be able to purchase this as this is probably a store display. So for now, all we can do is just look at the pictures and drool.
Update: There is apparently one of these at the 5th Avenue Fendi store in Manhattan, New York as well. (Thanks Matthew!)
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While much of the collaborative world has looked to Medicom Toys and their Kubrick line to recreate TV characters into toys, adult cartoon network Adult Swim has teamed up with Kidrobot to release a line of vinyl based on characters seen in popular Adult Swim cartoons. The list is quite comprehensive with the likes of Assy (Assy McGee), Avenger (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law), Bird Girl (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law), Carl (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Dr. Girlfriend (Venture Bros.), Early (Squidbillies), Grandma (Squidbillies), Ignignokt and Err (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Kill Face (Frisky Dingo), Lil’ (Squidbillies), Mad Scientist (Robot Chicken), The Monarch (Venture Bros.), Murderface (Metalocalypse), Orel (Morel Orel), Robot Chicken (Robot Chicken), Toki (Metalocalypse) and two mystery characters who are all making the jump into the toy world. Available next month at select Kidrobot toy dealers with a suggested retail price of $7.95 USD.
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With an upcoming anniversary slated to be celebrated next month, pictures and information regarding an UNDFTD, Medicom Toy and Converse project has surfaced. Although most of the information pertains to next month’s release including 100% and 400% Bearbricks, the fate of the Converse All Star is yet to be determined. Definitely stay tuned for more details as they become available.
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Something that perhaps has to be explained a few times whenever its brought up, Carhartt’s streetwear division has brought forth a new dynamic to the popular workwear staple. In the land of vinyl and cartoons, Rocco & Al run Rocco’s Diner next door to Carhartt’s Detroit headquarters. Two versions are available, a general release color version and a black and white version.
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A toy that has transcended everything from low brow artists to high fashion and streetwear, the 10th anniversary of Fendi’s Baguette model has been remembered in unconventional fashion with a 10 pack of Medicom Toy Bearbricks. Each colored Bearbrick is a different color with a year printed on the back. Could there also be matching bags on the horizon?
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The hit ABC drama LOST is under going production as a new set will release under Medicom Toy’s semi-realistic Kubrick line of toys. The seven-character package includes Lock, Jack, Kate, Sawyer, Sayid, Charlie and Hurley. Available in August at select Medicom Toy dealers.
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New for 2008 is this cute Plush Toy by Bathing Ape. This soft, cuddly and furry toy is known as Milo, a character often used on many of Bape’s products such as the recent collaboration with Nickelodeon for a Milo x Spongebob Squarepants toy. Unless you really like plush toys, this would probably be better as a gift for your loved one. Available now at Cliffedge.