Available Now! Chima Group x Collecting Toyz Wool Exclusive

Coming Soon Available Now! ..... 3/26/13..... 1PM Pacific...... HERE.

Chima Group's New Spring Releases!!!

Chima Group announced their new Spring Releases. "Mint Berry" Amedas, "Mint Berry" Wool, "Bright Rainbow" Tengallon & "Sakura" Formal. These are available now and for those not in Japan, you can order through their English ordering page HERE.

Skinner's Custom Frenzys for Wondercon

Skinner will have 3 Custom Frenzy figures for sale at Wondercon at his Critical Hit Booth.

Scott Tolleson's Shmurfy Beet & UnShmurfy Beet Release This Friday

Header Card Art

Scott Tolleson will be releasing his Shmurfy & UnShmurfy Beet Set this Friday, March 29th at 10am Pacific in his store HERE. You get both Shmurfy (blue body w/white hat) & UnShmurfy (white body w/blue hat). These are unpainted Deadbeets with mixed parts. Limited to 20 sets and costs $130.

This is probably my favorite homage so far. Loved the Smurfs growing up!

Chima Group x The Hang Gang Exclusive Amedas & Wool for ToyConUK

Chima Group x The Hang Gang will have an exclusive Amedas & Wool for ToyConUk which is on April 6th 2013.

Super7's Wondercon Anaheim 2013 Exclusives

Looks like Super7 will be handing out these catalogs at Wondercon Anaheim with the front cover featuring their upcoming line of Alien ReAction figures.
 via actionfigureinsider.com

Super7 will also have at least 3 exclusives for Wondercon 2013.

 "Midnight Snack" Milton will be $25.

"From the haunted bakery to your shelf . . . the Kandy Kaiju are monstrously cute confections. But be careful….you won’t be able to collect just one of these 3” sized Japanese vinyl figures! Here comes Milton, everyone's favorite living, walking, melting . . . and glowing ice cream cone! Look at this WonderCon Anaheim Exclusive with the lights down low so you can see the toy glow in the dark."

 "Glowing Frost" Pocket Rose Vampire - $25

"From deep underground the Rose Vampire grows to stalk the living! The Pocket-Sized Rose Vampire is small enough to travel with you . . . anywhere there is something in which to sink his fangs. Cast in Glow-in-the-Dark vinyl, Joshua Herbolsheimer’s terrifyingly cute creation measures 3” tall of pure Japanese vinyl goodness."

"Happy Cola" Pocket Mummy Boy - $25

"Super7’s mini-mascot Mummy Boy is rendered in squishy-soft translucent vinyl, in order to replicate the look and feel of a giant piece of Gummy Cola candy!  A gooey 3” tall WonderCon Anaheim Exclusive, packaged with a header card inspired by the crazy-delicious Japanese candy, Haribo Happy Cola!"

via Wondercon

Make sure to stop by Super7's Booth #1166 to get these exclusive toys and the cool Alien ReAction Catalog.

Chima Group x Collecting Toyz Gradation Wool Exclusive

We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with Chima Group to release the Collecting Toyz Exclusive Gradation Wool. It is on Light Gray Soft Vinyl with Teal Gradation & Red Scarf (Muffler). Limited to 15pcs. $40 each + shipping. LIMIT 1 Per Person.

Gradation Wool is scheduled to go on sale Tuesday, March 26th at 1PM Pacific in our store HERE. 

We would like to Thank Chima Group for this awesome opportunity and hope to have more exclusives in the future. Chima Group is one of our favorite companies and our collection is filled with many of their sofubi releases.

"323" at FOE Gallery Featuring Atom A Amaresura, Blickenstaff & Paul Kaiju

"323" @ FOE Gallery featuring Atom A Amaresura, Blickenstaff & Paul Kaiju which is Today, March 23rd 2013. Show starts at 2pm.

Below is some preview pictures of a couple of Paul Kaiju's figures for the show.

Pollen Kaiser

Sally Swam Troopers A, B & C

If you're attending the show today make sure you read the info below from FOE:

"Random pull tickets available when we open shop Saturday at 11:00 am. We start calling numbers at 2:00 pm.  Limits will be set based on ticket pulls.  Artists will not be in attendance."

Bwana Spoons "Meditative Flight" Boris The Bee Release

Bwana Spoons announced that he will be releasing "Meditative Flight" Boris the Bee this Friday, March 22nd in his store.

DC x Aardman's Batman & Robin Wondercon Exclusive

DC x Aardman's Batman & Robin Wondercon Exclusive 2-Pack. Only 2000 available. $39.95 each and you can purchase this at the Graphitti Designs Booth #1001.

Lulubell's "Kiss My Blarney" Young Gohst

Lulubell will releasing their exclusive "Kiss My Blarney" Young Gohst on Tuesday, March 19th at Noon Pacific HERE for $35.

"Cast in clear green vinyl with a reverse fade candy green spray (dark green candy spray on the bottom fading to light green towards the top of the head) and little black leprechuan feet! "

The Brain is GID! Limited Quantities Available.

Bwana Spoons GRAVY Fundraiser Tee

Bwana Spoons' GRAVY Fundraiser T-shirt will be up for pre-order today on his website. Split blues on American Apparel white. Show your Support for GRAVY!

Scott Tolleson's Green Deadbeets

Scott Tolleson is releasing a few Green Deadbeets just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The 7" Green Gummy Deadbeet is a 3D Retro Exclusive and will be released on Sunday, March 17th at 3dretro.com.

Available now at October Toys are a couple of Baby Deadbeets - Lucky Green & Metallic Green for $2 each HERE.

Bwana Spoons Takodon Resin Release

Bwana Spoons will be releasing his Jelly Factory Takodon Resin figures from the new "Gravy" line today in his store HERE. The colors on Takodon will be a mix of white, pink & red. Takodon is a pet/worker bee. The vinyl version of Takodon is scheduled for a SDCC release minus any delays or setbacks.

Preview Paul Kaiju's Salamander Joe & Pollen Kaiser for Upcoming Show @ FOE

Swamp Trooper Salamander Joe

Pollen Kaiser

Preview Paul Kaiju's "Swamp Trooper" Salamander Joe & Pollen Kaiser for an upcoming show with fellow artists Atom A Amaresura & Stephen Blickenstaff at FOE Gallery which opens on March 23rd.

Super7's Alien Glass Prototype to be Revealed at Wondercon

If you're heading to Wondercon in Anaheim at the end of this month, make sure to stop by Super7's Booth #1166. The Alien Collectible Glass set of 4 will be on sale later this spring but attendees at Wondercon will get the opportunity to see the prototype first.

"Inspired by vintage “Fast Food” glasses, these four glasses present a memorable scene from the movie on the front side, featuring colorful artwork created exclusively for this Gift Set.   The backs reveal the four-part lifecycle of the Xenomorph – the menacing ALIEN creature itself.     This collectible set includes:

• THE SPACE JOCKEY
• ‘BIG CHAP’ aka THE ALIEN
• KANE’S CHESTBURSTER
• RIPLEY & THE AIRLOCK

Each 16 ounce Pint Glass measures approximately 5 ¾” tall.  Perfect for use in your kitchen, home bar, or dining area of The Nostromo.
$49.99 Boxed Set of Four"

Detailed Picture of Super7 x Josh Herbolsheimer's First Painted Fossilla

Super7 just released the full body pictures with pictures of every angle of Josh Herbolsheimer's First Painted Fossilla Release. Fossilla will be released this Thursday, March 14th at Noon Pacific HERE. $95 each. Looks AMAZING!

Lulubell's Siccaluna Bunny Blanks Pre-order

Siccaluna's Bunny Blanks (unpainted white) is up for pre-order now at Lulubell for $8 each HERE. This pre-order is open for 1 week and is an open run so you can buy as many as you want.

Andrew Bell x BIC Plastics "Pink" Can of Worms

Andrew Bell x BIC Plastics PINK Can Of Worms Vinyl figure is coming soon to a retailer near you. The prototype sample was shown at DKE's booth at SDCC 2012.

"Grade A fancy Worms, now (mostly) in a can! Ideal for fishing, composting, bird feeding or displaying on your shelf. Bored with the everyday? Need a little excitement in your life? Like to cause trouble? Open a "Can of Worms" today!"

• Features 3 articulated heads and 3 articulated tails.
• Can be displayed with or without can accessory.
• Figures measure approximately 8.5"x6"x4.5".
• SRP $50

Skinner's Ultrus Balrog Release

Skinner will be releasing the Ultrus Balrog on Monday, March 11th at Noon Pacific in his store HERE. Limited to 10 and will cost you $300.

Also come with a lazer engraved steel replica of the one ring to rule them all! This Bog has been specially crafted and is an homage to the love Skinner has for Lotr and its genius villain!

ONE BOG TO RULE THEM ALL!! THE ULTRUS BALROG!! One of the chief minions of the shadowed Lords of Mordor! Sent to do the foulest of errands concerning the enemies of Morgoth, Sauron, and Melkor. Driving away Ungoliant, Battling Gandalf and keeping the unhallowed halls of the under earth clean of any good dwarven race. These smoldering, fire lashed Bogs have the heavy burden of the ring around their neck. The Elven tongue lazered into the steel ring is a reminder of the scalding birth it bore at the hands of evil in Mount Doom. This highly detailed piece is limited to a run of only 10 and is complete with the ring of power around its neck-- the precious that shall never leave its burning claws. 

L'amour Supreme's Baby Hell New Born Coming Soon!

L'amour Supreme's Baby Hell New Born figure is COMING SOON!!! Details TBA.

Ghost Cave Fright Series Exclusive For Mishka Tokyo

Mishka Tokyo will be releasing their Ghost Cave Fright Series Exclusive figure on March 8th. Stop by the Mishka Tokyo store and pick one up.

Preview Cometdebris Custom Sametans for "Don't Tread On Me"

Preview Cometdebris' custom Sametans for "Don't Tread On Me".

ANDROID Lucky Cat Series

Get Ready Android Collectors! The ANDROID Lucky Cat Series will be hitting your local retailers soon. This series was designed by Shane Jessup & produced by Dead Zebra. The series features 12 different cats in 9 different colors. Each window-boxed Lucky Cat Android features an accessory and a swinging arm. SRP $10 each or $120/Display case.

There are many regional and historical interpretations of the colors, styles and arms of the traditional Lucky Cat (Maneki Neko), here are our suggestions:

Gold (right arm up, with collar coin) : Luck in Wealth, Good Fortune

White (right arm up, with collar coin) : General Good Luck / Purity

Black (right arm up, with collar coin) : Safety, Protection from Evil

Purple (right arm up, with collar bell) : Luck in Health, Beauty

Pink (left arm up, with collar bell) : Luck in Relationship

Red (left arm up, with collar  bell) : Protection from Illness

Green (right arm up, with notebook) : Luck in Studies

Yellow (right arm up, with red envelope) : Luck in Marriage

Blue (left arm up, with notebook) : Luck in Career

Gold (left arm up, with Koban coin) : Business Prosperity

White (left arm up, with Koban coin) : General Good Luck in Business

Black (left arm up, with Koban coin) : Business Protection

More pics after the jump...

Gentle Giant's 2013 Premier Guild Membership Exclusives

Gentle Giant just re-opened membership for the 2013 Premier Guild. It costs $80 and you get to choose between 4 exclusives. They are "First Shot" Boba Fett Kenner Jumbo Figure (seen above), War Machine Deluxe Mini Bust, Holographic Darth Vader Mini Bust & Mace Windu Mini Bust. (These 3 will be shown after the jump.)

In addition to these exclusives, you will also get the following with your membership:

• 10% off all orders of non-exclusive/regular release products placed directly from Gentle Giant Ltd's website.
• A One Time Use $30 coupon code for use on in-stock merchandise at Gentle Giant.
• A $10 coupon code to apply to any pre-order.
• First hand opportunity to purchase any exclusives they make. Includes distributor, international & convention exclusives while supplies last.
• Opportunity to pre-order & post-order San Diego Comic Con exclusives before anyone else while supplies last and limit of 1 per member unless otherwise noted.
• Also offering exclusive variants & bonus accessories for some of the 2013 releases just for Premier Guild Members.
• Option to purchase the exclusive annual Holiday Mini Bust.
• Receive inside scoop with sneak peeks of upcoming products & interviews from behind the scenes. This will include more information than their normal newsletter & website updates.

Memberships are non-refundable. Join before June 2013 to guarantee your gift/exclusive of your choice with the option to purchase the other 3. Membership expires January 1st, 2014. Go here to sign up for your membership.

This Weekend is the San Jose Super Toy Comic & Collectible Show

The San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Collectible Show is this weekend March 9-10 at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. You read that right. For the 1st time the show has expanded into a 2-day show. Also new for this show is that you can buy your tickets in advance so you don't have to wait in the huge line to pay to get in. Here's the link to buy your tickets now. The tickets cost a tiny bit more if you buy them in advance but that is to offset the costs that Ticket Leap charges. The other good news is that if you buy a ticket for Saturday, you can go back on Sunday for Free. Fairground Parking is $8.

Super7 x Josh Herbolsheimer's Prehistory Fossilla Release

Super7 x Josh Herbolsheimer will be releasing their 1st painted edition of Fossilla. The "Prehistory" Fossilla will be released on March 14th at Noon Pacific HERE for $95. Approximately 9" tall.

"Cast in Asteroid-Ash Grey with black and brown oily-goop spray and blood-red mashed innards under his exposed skeletal remains."

Toy Art Gallery x Paul Kaiju's Painted Yellow Luftkaiser Release

Toy Art Gallery x Paul Kaiju will be releasing the painted yellow Luftkaiser on Wednesday (tomorrow), March 6th at 12pm Pacific HERE for $60 + shipping. Limit one per person. This is the first painted edition of Luftkaiser.

"The Painted Yellow Edition features beautiful silver, blue, pink, and gold sprays over bright yellow soft vinyl. He stands 4” tall and is articulated at the arms and waist. "

Secret Base x Super7 Purple Haze Zombiefighter

Secret Base x Super7 is set to release the "Purple Haze" Zombiefighter on Thursday, March 21st at Noon Pacific for $65 each HERE. This Zombiefighter is cast in translucent purple vinyl, with red, dark blue, brown, black & yellow sprays.

Joe Ledbetter's Panda Bunny (Chaos Bunnies) MSX Toy Gallery Exclusive Release

The Loyal Subjects x Joe Ledbetter will be releasing the Panda Bunny which is an exclusive to MSX Toy Gallery in Beijing, China. Limited to 100pcs. $160+shipping.

If you are unable to stop by MSX Toy Gallery to pick one of these up, these will also be sold online at MSX Toy Gallery's website.

These will be online for sale on Saturday, March 9th @ 12 Noon Beijing Time / Friday, March 8th at 8PM Pacific.

Panda Bunny:

Ever hungry, slow moving, thoughtful, and apprehensive, Panda Bunny lives far up in the misty bamboo forest. Strong and powerful when she needs to be, most of her time is spent sleeping, eating, and setting booby traps - often catching wayward bunnies. She always sets them free after giving detailed directions out of the bamboo forest. If there is one thing Panda Bunny likes more than a mouthful of bamboo leaves, it's peace and quiet away from other noisy bunnies.

Rotofugi's Roto-a-Matic Pink Biskup Helper Dragon

Rotofugi's Roto-a-Matic Color of the Month for Tim Biskup's Helper Dragon is PINK. You have the whole month of March to snag this for $6 HERE.

Scott Tolleson x Skinner's Black Ice Beet & Black Fire Beet Release

Scott Tolleson x Skinner will be releasing the Black Ice Beet which is limited to 10pcs and will come with a Mini (Baby) Black Fire Beet. Each set will cost $150 + Shipping.

The Mini (Baby) Black Fire Beet is an edition of 30 so 20 will be sold separately for $30.

These will go on sale Friday, March 8th at 10am PST in Scott's Store. Awesome work by Skinner.

Cop A Squat Toys Semi Korosiya Release

Cop A Squat Toys will be releasing their 1st Semi Korosiya (Cicada Killer) Sofubi on March 10th at 3PM EST for $70+ Shipping HERE. Love the colors on this!

Clutter Magazine x Monster Island NYC's "Monsters From The Island" Show

Clutter Magazine x Monster Island NYC Presents Monsters From The Island : A Neo-Kaiju & Sofubi Exhibition at The Clutter Gallery in NY with the Opening reception on March 9th and the pieces will be on display until April 6th.

"Comprised of artists working primarily in sofubi and resin, the participating artists include: BLObPUS, Blurble, Bob Conge / Plaseebo, Brian Flynn, Buff Monster, Bwana Spoons,Dski One, Few Many, FigLab, Goccodo, Guumon, Healeymade, Ilanena, Josh Herbolsheimer, Konatsu, L'amour Supreme, Leecifer, Mark Nagata, Mechavirus,Monsterarm, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, NagNagNag, PaulKaiju, Rampage Toys, Splurrt, Star Case, Toys are Sanity, Uamou and Velocitron.
 
Several of the artists will be in attendance including a special U.S. appearance by SHIGERU (NagNagNag!)"

This is going to be one hell of a show! 

Updated: PangeaSeed x Cometdebris' Sametan: Don't Tread On Me Show at Spoke Art

Save the dates for March 29th-30th for PangeaSeed x Cometdebris' Sametan: Don't Tread On Me Art Exhibition Show at Spoke Art in San Francisco, CA. This is a 2-day show.

"PangeaSeed in collaboration with Tokyo-based vinyl toy designer Cometdebris (Koji Harmon), are pleased to announce our latest shark-saving effort: Sametan – Don’t Tread on Me.

For one weekend only, March 29-30, 2013, at the Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, we will host a one of a kind art exhibition featuring 30 custom Sametan vinyl figures designed by 30 global artists including Frank Kozik, Buff Monster, Jenn Porreca and many more.

In addition to the art exhibition, PangeaSeed will host an exclusive screening of Rob Stewart’s (Sharkwater) latest award-winning documentary, “Revolution”. The “Ocean Love Film Festival” will take place at Spoke Art Gallery , March 30, 2013 - 7-9 pm.

Through this unique event we aim to generate greater awareness for the global plight of sharks and the importance of our oceans via creative and entertaining avenues in order to raise critical funding to support PangeaSeed’s ongoing efforts and groundbreaking projects.

Proceeds raised through the sales of the vinyl figures will help fund PangeaSeed’s 2014 “Year of Living Dangerously” art tour of Asia. Because Asia is ground zero for the trade and consumption of many endangered species, the 2014 Asian event will reach six major Asian cities extending our core message to critical audiences.

Event Schedule at the Spoke Art Gallery:

Friday, March 29 - Opening Reception Party 7pm - 11pm. Suggested $5 - $10 donation at the door. Includes one drink and door prize.

Saturday, March 30 - Gallery times 12pm - 6pm.

Saturday, March 30 - Ocean Love Film Festival 7pm - 9pm. Suggested $5 - $10 donation at the door."

More info on this special Art Exhibition can be found HERE or HERE.

Cometdebris will have a bunch of  customs for the show. He will also have an exclusive Sametan there too but that is still TBA. PangeaSeed x Spoke Art Gallery will have an exclusive GID Sametan as seen above. This version will be released at both PangeaSeed.org & Spoke Art Gallery starting March 29th.

This GID Sametan will be a Cometdebris Website Exclusive which might be released around the same time as the show in SF. More release info TBA.

All proceeds from this event goes directly to Support PangeaSeed to help save Sharks and other marine animals. 

Pictures via Cometdebris & PangeaSeed