Earlier this month, TK from SiLLY THING previewed their latest foray into the toy segment with their Chapel of Dawn Wrestling Elves created in association with Amos Toys. It was said that much thought and mathematically equations were needed to produce a figure which could replicate the same vision as seen on Juno Mak’s album art for his disc Chapel of Dawn. The album art was originally conceived by James Jarvis. Here’s a new updated look providing a view of both the Elves wrestling and separated. The Elves represent a struggle between good and bad. Look for these to hit the Amos Shop and SiLLY THING outlets at the end of November.
A few days ago, an Afro Samurai x XLarge t-shirt was revealed. A follow-up to that has produced a stunning new Afro Samurai figure. Afro Samurai is a cartoon featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the lead character and produced in Japan. The figure is highly detailed, depicting the cartoon warrior in a fearsome pose. These are set to release Saturday, October 20th.
Image: XLarge Japan
On the heels of their recent rookie foray into the toy scene with Bounty Hunter on the Cap’n Bounch figure, Hong Kong based SiLLY THING has come up with another toy collaboration with Amos Toys. The inspiration for these figures are derived from Juno Mak’s album art from his disc Chapel of Dawn. Due to the unorthodox pose of the Wrestling Elves, a lot of physics were involved to ensure authenticity and accuracy to the artwork originally done by James Jarvis. Look for these to release in November.
Image: TK
Earlier this summer, Amos Toys released their comic book Vortigern’s Machine. The comic recently arrived at the Beams T Official Web Store and includes not only the comic book but also a t-shirt featuring the characters seen within the comic.
The Japanese collective of artists Kaikai Kiki recently release some brand new items. Kaikai Kai was founded by Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami (designer of Kanye West’s recent Graduation album cover) to produce and promote artwork. It also supports the development and management of young artists as well as projects. These new releases include two plush toys and a towel. Available now via Cliffedge.
Earlier this year toy-makers Made By Monsters teamed up with the legendary graphic artist Jim Phillips on a figure depicting Jim Phillips’ classic 1985 skateboard art, The Screaming Hand. The Screaming Hand in figure form is back again, this time with a reverse colorway from the original blue hand. Screaming Red will be available early December 2007 with a retail price of $100 USD. Pre-orders are currently accepted via the Garagework Industries.
Image: HYPEBEAST
In what some may consider one of the most highly sought after toys in recent memory comes an in-depth look at this special collaboration between Kaws and Star Wars. Much detail and thought was implemented in the creation of this toy as evidenced by the costume and the control panel on the chest. This was only available in person at the Original Fake store in Tokyo.
Image: Instinct Toy via guillotine
Japanese toymaker Medicom has unveiled a look into their upcoming set of Bearbrick collaborations. Among the preview of co-branded Bearbricks you will find a pair of Juventus FC 100% Bearbricks, 100% 10th Anniversary Tonibrick, a pair of 100% Appleseed Ex Machina Bearbricks, two 25th Anniversary Fumiya Fuji 100% Bearbricks and a 400% glow in the dark Nort Bearbrick designed by Stash. Rounding out the releases are a second round of 100% Transformer Bearbricks and the seasonal release of 100% Christmas Bearbricks. Stay tuned for more details and release dates.
