Reminder - Kaiju for Japan Shop Closes This Friday!

Just a Reminder that the Kaiju for Japan Shop will be closing this Friday, May 6th. Check out what's still available HERE.

Lulubell x Atom A. Armwrestler Japan Relief

From L to R - Balloon Animal, Fortune Cat, Hone Borg, Mini Chaos, Mummy Glove, Oni Head

Atom A. Armwrestler has provided Lulubell some unpainted figures for Japan Relief where all proceeds will go directly to those in Japan. These are awesome sculpts.You can buy these HERE.

Details from L to R:

Balloon Animal in Unpainted Flesh - $10
Fortune Cat in Unpainted Green - $10
Hone Borg in Unpainted Green - $10
Mini Chaos in Unpainted Green - $10
Mummy Glove in Unpainted Green - $10
Oni Head in Unpainted Clear - $25

Quantities while supplies last.

A Couple of Toy Releases / Shows & Kaiju For Japan

So there's a lot of stuff that is going to go down starting today (4/21) and why not just round everything up and put 'em all in 1 post.

Thursday, April 21st is Bwana Spoons' Randall Experiment that was posted a couple of days ago. You can read about HERE.

Friday, April 22nd is the debut release of Max Toy Co's Standard Color Lady Maxx figure. You can pick it up HERE. This is not a limited run but there will be a limited amount available on Friday at Max Toy Co's store and a few at Double Punch for Max Toy Co.'s 5th Anniversary Show.

Friday, April 22nd is also the start for Kaiju For Japan (Organized by Troy Stith / Gorilla Mouth) where you can purchase custom toys etc... from various artists who donated their work with all proceeds going directly to help those in Japan from the devastating earthquake & tsunami that hit Japan in March. The sale will start 4/22 @ 4PM EST. The direct link is http://gorillamouth.bigcartel.com/category/kaiju-for-japan .

If you are in the SF Bay Area, there are 2 shows this Saturday Evening that you can't miss!

Invisible Creature's Full Circle Show @ Super7 4/23 at 6PM. This is also the debut colorway of Leroy C. which is one of the newest members of Super7's Monster Family. Leroy C. will be available at the show first.

Come celebrate the 2nd part of Max Toy Co.'s 5th Anniversary Show & Party at Double Punch 4/23 @ 7PM. There will be tons of artwork, exclusives and customs by Mark Nagata & Friends.

Lulubell x Sunguts Japan Relief Shooting Blanks

Sunguts Alien Cydro

Sunguts Aros

Lulubell x Sunguts Japan Relief Shooting Blanks. Sunguts has generously offered up a  few Unpainted Pink Alien Cydro & Aro blanks. The first figure is Alien Cydro which is 5" tall and is $22. The 2nd figure is Aros which stands 6" and will cost $22.

This is a pre-order but quantities are limited to the amount donated by Sunguts.

Update: Secret Base x Usugrow "The World Power" Charity Rebel Inks

via GBT

Just a small update on the Secret Base x Usugrow "The World Power" Charity Rebel Inks. Check out the new art on that will be on the back of the Rebel Inks.

Secret Base has received many orders from all over the world. At this time there is no deadline yet on when they will stop taking orders. So it's not too late to order. I love the new artwork on the back.

To place your order click here.

Check out our previous post - http://collectingtoyz.blogspot.com/2011/04/secret-base-x-usugrow-world-power.html

Kaiju For Japan Update

via Gorilla Mouth (Troy Stith)

Just wanted to give a huge update on the Kaiju For Japan organized by Troy Stith (Gorilla Mouth). First the deadline for contributions is this Thursday, April 14th. If you have questions please contact Troy at troystith@hotmail.com.


There are over 80+ contributors and the sale will start April 22nd. Here's a few pics of what will be for sale.

Thanks again to Troy for organizing this and to everyone that has contributed. All proceeds will be donated to help the victims in Japan.

Secret Base x Usugrow "The World Power" Charity Rebel Inks

"On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeast Japan, quickly followed by a devastating Tsunami. They both triggered nuclear shutdown in Fukushima prefecture and experts are saying that catastrophic events may be just around the corner. Many workers and professionals are still on duty, risking their lives to prevent further devastation. 

However, even in the face of continued nuclear uncertainties and power supply shortages, we have been making progress. Yes, we will keep moving forward with smile on our faces.

Today, Secret Base would like to announce the release charitable Toy in the name of THE WORLD POWER which will be carried out by TOY collectors all over the world. Let us ask for your support. Please spread the word and we truly appreciate your cooperation. 

As per discussion with MR. USUGROW, we have decided 2 colors of the REBEL INK."

A/Box The Rebel Ink GOLD ----5000 yen
(2000 yen as shipping charge to be added worldwide)

B/Box The Rebel Ink Silver ----5000yen
(2000 yen as shipping charge to be added worldwide)

Each Rebel Ink ships separately in their own box. So if you order 2 they will ship in 2 boxes etc....
There is no limit on how many you can order. These will start shipping mid May. 

To order, read the details on how to order HERE.

via Secret Base

Play Imaginative x Devilrobots Supporto-fu for Japan

Play Imaginative x Devilrobots has partnered up for Supporto-fu. All proceeds will go towards the Singapore Red Cross Society for the Japan Disaster 2011 Fund. Each pledge of your support of $16USD/$20SGD entitles you to a Supporto-fu which arrives in Singapore in June/July 2011. To make a pledge, please email jacky@playimaginative.com with the Subject Header: SUPPORTO-FU.

Japan Relief Gathering Recap

Today was a beautiful day in San Francisco, CA. The sun was out and the sky was so blue. We have to say that the turnout of the show was amazing!!! SO many cars and lots of people. This was a great event to help out Japan in their time of need. Check out our full recap as well as our photo album of the event HERE. Here's a couple of pictures.

Dai Kaiju Card Monsters Tohoku Disaster Relief Custom Toy Benefit Sale for Japan

Ilanena, Fig-Lab & all the International Artists who participated in the Dai Kaiju Card Monster Custom Toy Show last month has agreed to donate 100% of the proceeds from the show to help the victims of the disaster in the Tohoku region of Japan. More info can be read HERE and how you can purchase Customs.

Japan Relief Gathering Car Show & Meet

Charity Car Show for the Victims of the Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan.

Japan Relief Gathering Car Show & Meet 

WHERE: Red's Java House (Pier 30 between Bryant & Embarcadero) San Francisco, CA 94107

WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd 2011 from 12PM-5PM

All Proceeds from this even will go directly to the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California.

Entrance Donation - $2
Car Registration Donation - $15
Bike Registration Donation - $10

All make and models are welcome!!!

Email JapanReliefGathering@gmail.com to register your car/bike or if you are interested in being a Vendor there.

eigoMANGA At Wondercon

eigoMANGA will be at booth # 1430 at Wondercon, April 1-3 20110.

They will be showing a showcase of their original animation such as the feature length movie Demian.

The final issue of the Danity Kane Comic Book Mini Series makes its debut.

Meet some of the creators such as Dahveed Kolodny-Nagy who is the creator of Mad Beanz, David Karrow (Alpha League), Jeff Loew (The Frog Princess).

In addtion to new releases and meeting creators, they will also be having a Portfolio Review so if you want to show your skills you can.

eigoMANGA will be accepting donations on behalf of Doctors Without Borders for the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami relief efforts.

eigoMANGA is also offering free electronic editions of the manga graphic novel Sakura Pakk Versus Rumble Pak with every online donation of $5 or more.

Gama-Go x Hello!Lucky Japand-Aid Limited Edition Print

via Gama-Go

Gama-Go teamed up with Letterpress Stationer Hello!Lucky to print a Limited Edition Japand-Aid Print. It is Limited to 50 and the print is 15" x 20". 45 of these will be available at Gama-Go and 5 will be available at Hello!Lucky's SOMA Store. Free Domestic Ground Shipping. All proceeds will be donated directly to the Japan Red Cross.

These will be available Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23rd at 1PM PST at Gama-Go's Website.

Shirahama Agony Relief Kumon Figure

via Shirahama (Baikin)

Shirahama will donate all proceeds of this version of Kumon to help relief efforts in Japan. It will be for sale on Shirahama's blog when they are ready to be sold. Kumon in Kanji means agony. Kumon stands 5" tall. The colors for this colorway is metallic blue, black and gold on a white base. His wife Yuriko will be designing the header card. You will also receive 1 1/4" Pin/Badge. Love the colors of this version.

Be sure to keep checking out Shirahama's blog or watch the Skullbrain thread for release info.

Lulubell's 1st Shooting Blanks is BlobPus Blobpi Clear Brown

If you're wondering why this isn't a blank GID or Black figure. Here's what Lulubell has said:

"***Although the program was originally designed to be a week pre-order of black, GID or both, we have had some makers step up this week and donate blanks they have in stock, so we'll be posting those first, and colors and quantities will vary.***"

They also stated that BlobPus generously donated a clear brown BlobPi run. The BlobPi stands 4" tall. The Pre-Order will go up for sale tomorrow, March 19th at 10AM PST for $22. Limit is 1 Per Customer as this is not an open run. Direct link is HERE. Remember, ALL PROCEEDS from this month will be donated to Japan.

Hope for Japan Uamou

via Uamou

Hope for Japan Uamous for 3000yen. All proceeds of these awesome custom Uamous will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society. You can check out the Uamou blog for more pictures and info. Send Uamou and email if you are interested in purchasing one.

Paul Kaiju's Chibi Alien Welt for the Kaiju for Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief

via Paul Kaiju

Paul Kaiju's "Chibi" Alien Welt for the Kaiju For Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief. Very awesome resins Paul!!! This just the start of what awesome and talented artists will donate to Kaiju For Japan. Please read our other post here for more info about Kaiju For Japan.

Rotofugi Auctions 3 Custom Muscamoots for Japan

Rotofugi is auctioning 3 Custom Muscamoots for Japan on Ebay. 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund operated by GlobalGiving.org. Here are the direct ebay links to bid on the black, pink and orange.

If you are not interested in bidding on these figures. You can donate directly here.

Gargamel's Mitari-chan for Victims of Japan Earthquake & Tsunami

Gargamel is selling their newest character "Mitari-chan" with all proceeds going to support the victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. There are 2 versions of "Mitari-chan", regular version and obake version. There will be 65 of each available. Price is ￥1500 each.

Left Regular Version, Right is Obake Version

You can purchase 1 or both at http://www.mitari.jp/MITARI_WEB/SHOP.html.

via Gargamel:

"As we said, all the sales goes to the earthquake victims.  We really need your kindness and support.
We know these action may cause the criticism but it's of course not enforce you.

Even now, there are so many people suffering and dieing, waiting for help at dark cold place.
We kept thinking about what we could do past 3 days.
And this is the things we can do right now.

Please support them.

ガーガメル 池田圭郁
Gargamel  Kiyoka Ikeda"

Kaiju For Japan

Yesterday, Japan was hit with a huge 8.9 Earthquake and following that they were hit with a Tsunami which wiped out cities and with the reports of lives lost and lots of people still missing. Last night, we watched in horror as our nightly news aired live footage of the Tsunami rushing through the farm lands and taking out anything in its path. Japan has been feeling many, many aftershocks. Many countries in the Pacific Ocean all had Tsunami Warnings issued from Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Hawaii, and the West Coast States of the U.S.

In California, there was some damage from what we know so far in Santa Cruz at the Boat Yard where all morning on the news it showed how powerful the waves were that it broke and damaged docks and sent boats floating adrift into other boats and hitting them, capsizing or floating out into the Ocean. There was also an incident near the Klamath River in Northern California where 3 men went to take pictures of the Tsunami this morning and got swept out to sea. 2 of the men were able to swim back but 1 is still missing at this time.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone in Japan in this difficult and tragic time.

If you are Kaiju toy customizer or toy customizer and would like to donate a custom to Kaiju For Japan you can do so by contacting the organizer here as well as to read more information. Thanks to Troy Stith for organizing this!

In addition to Kaiju for Japan, you can also donate to the Red Cross.

EDIT- If interested in donating any other items besides custom work, please contact Troy Stith. Thank you!