One of the toys that we can honestly say transformed the toy culture are the Bearbricks. Their cuteness makes them easily acceptable to a wide audience plus having worked with many high profile artist and designers helps boost their popularity as well. Included in this new collection is the 100% & 400% Elvis Bearbrick, the Oasis Bearbrick set, the Boobo Bearbrick, and the Babbi Bearbrick. There is also the Bearbrick Series 16 soon to be released as well but no pictures have been released on those. We wished they would make more 400% Bearbricks instead of the 100% ones.
Medicom Toy has release this new version of the Mickey Mouse Gray figure designed by artist David Flores. This limited edition figure comes in a 1/6 size and will be released only at XLarge stores for 5,040 Yen on March 1st.
Source: XLarge
Last year in June, we saw the release of the 4 feet Companion toy from the artist KAWS. The toy which cost $2500 USD was instantly sold out when it was released. Recently some friends of KAWS including Nigo and Kei had a visit to KAWS’ studio in New York. In one of the pictures from his blog, there is a 4 feet Companion in a Black colorway. Unfortunately, there is currently no information whether this is an upcoming release or just a sample made for “friends and family”.
Combining elements of fashion and toys, Japanese footwear brand Ubiq was offered an opportunity by popular toy makers Secret Base to create their own Ghost figure. The ghost design incorporates the familiar transparent design with blinking LED light. The glow in the dark colors were chosen by Ubiq. International buyers can check out Chapterworld.net for availability.
Much has been quiet out of the Amos Toys camp in recent months. Their first release for 2008, the Bird God has made the transition from Jame Jarvis’ Selected Drawings book to the toy world. Available at the end of March.
Although the regular run of Huck Gee designed Kidninja’s sold out quickly through Kidrobot, the designer is set to release a special set of modified Kidninjas. The set of 25 (white and gray) are each signed and blood splattered by the artist himself. They will be available for sale February 22nd at 12:00 pm PST through Huck Gee’s eBay store.
Source: Vinyl Pulse
The Nickelodeon cartoon Spongebob Squarepants has recently teamed up with the Japanese brand, Bape, for a series of interesting collaboration products. Previously released were t-shirts, shoes and a sticker set. Now, just released in Japan is the Spongebob Squarepants x Bape Plush Toy. The plush toy features the Baby Milo character lying on Spongebob’s head. This cute figure should now be available at Bape stores in Japan if not already sold out.
Source: Cliffedge
Medicom Toys recently unveiled an all new 400% Kubrick Busters model. The figure celebrates Buster-Kun’s 10th Anniversary with The Pillows as their official mascot. The well known Japanese band has been popular in Japan since 1989. Both a black and glow in the dark versions are available.
Source: Secret Base
Surrender, which is owned by Earn Chen & James Lavelle, carries some of the best street brands in the world including their own store brand also called Surrender. It looks like there will be two sizes for this Bearbrick including a 1000% one and a 400% one. Rumor has it that when the weather gets hot, the Bearbrick will reveal that its wearing a bikini. We’re not sure how that works but it will be interesting to see when they release this Bearbrick.
Source: The Pootsville Times, Toybeast
San Francisco skate institution FTC collaborated with French artist Superdeux on a limited edition Shitko vinyl. The figure features FTC’s colors in a simple and smooth design. Check the whole list of retailers over at STRANGEco.
eBoy is a pixel art ground which started in 1998 by Steffen Sauerteig, Svend Smital, Kai Vermehr. They have worked with brands like Coca-Cola, MTV, VH1, Adidas, and Honda. Here’s a look at their upcoming Peecol toys which they designed for Kidrobot. Included in the Peecol set is a collaboration with Lascote. For more information, check out Kidrobot’s Peecol site.
Source: Bare Blog
The artist Fafi has teamed up with M.A.C. Cosmetics to produce 3 figures for the launch of M.A.C. Cosmetics’ new Fafi product line. The three figures include:
“Monoka is mad about Tokyo and loves to sing 50 cent tracks in Shibuya’s karaokes, Ermine is a fan of the NYC graffiti scene and travels in the City all day long to photograph them, Eriko loves Paris, it’s markets and gastronomy, you won’t compete with her about a french recipe!”
Along with the collection and exclusive to the M.A.C. stores, we’ve teamed up with Medicom to get you a fantastic toy of Eriko, available in 3 colors.”
The figures will cost $9 USD and can be purchased through the MAC/Fafi Website.
Source: Toysrevil
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