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Mirai Fusion working hard on our first anime title. More updates soon. ...
Edit: What?! This wasn't supposed to go up ToT Was trying to fix a bug on Tsubuyaku.fm where it wasnt processing attachments from an iPhone ^^; ...
None of the photos in this weeks edition of A Week in Tokyo cover one of the biggest projects I've ever worked on - starting up an anime studio ^^; Lemme prepare a post and talk more about it in detail soon. Folks following my twitter however would have already...
Check out Gundam Unicorn yet? Quality is rather awesome indeed. There is a poll embedded in this article. ...
This is Omotesando today. Omotesando is the road that stretches from Harajuku to Aoyama and is filled with a load of brand stores. Quite a few places to eat around there too. Festivals like the Nebuta one below occasionally take place at Omotesando. And this is what Omotesando used to look...
TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) is a radio and TV broadcasting company located in Akasaka Sacas. They first started out broadcasting radio in 1951 followed by analog TV in 1954. They are located on channel 6 on the remote and broadcast a load of coolsome stuff including K-ON!Ascii Media Works is a...
Chevron Cars Blog
Have you played Snowboard Challenge? This is the perfect game for the winter weather! Join Brent Blizzard and Air Dog the snow-boarding dog on the slopes in this fun, free snowboarding game! Use your computer's mouse to control Air Dog's path as he swiftly slides down the icy mountain. The best...
In honor of our most recent Chevron Car, Moe Muscle, we are thrilled to present our newest game: Moe's Motor Mania! Moe's Motor Mania is a fun speeding adventure where you race Moe Muscle against his friends by pressing your keyboard's arrow keys. Together you will discover new terrains, like a...
We just received a photo of Vincent's marvelous Chevron Cars collection-- check it out! Vincent's collection began when he received Tyler Taxi as a gift from his father's colleague just a few months ago. As you can see, his collection has grown quite a bit since that first Chevron Car! What's...
Now is a great time to get your hands on a special edition Victor E. Van Chevron car. We have the following spirited Victor E. Vans available for purchase in our online store: Victor E. Van - TAMU (Texas A&M University) Victor E. Van - SDSU (San Diego State University) Victor E. Van...
Order Your Chevron Cars Just in Time for the Holidays
With Christmas and many other holidays just around the corner, we wanted to list some information about our shipping times to help ensure that you receive your Chevron Cars orders in time. Now's the perfect time to peruse the Chevron Cars Online Store! The time it takes between placing your order...
Ian recently sent us his creative drawings of two new Chevron Cars--Molly Movin' and Pierce Packin'. We highly recommend that you click on each image for a larger version so that you can see the incredible details on these drawings! Molly Movin's side says "CC Moving Co." and has "Molly" next...
The Cotton Monster
Just a quick post to let you know that 10 new Cotton Monsters just went up in the shop!This week I'll be working on restocking Watchful Eyes, as well as some Von Katz and Big Monsters, so check back soon!...
If you look at the front page of Etsy today (and I think through the wednesday afternoon) you'll see ME!! Cotton Monster was chosen as the Featured Seller today, March 8th, which just happens to be my birthday!! What a wonderful present! Click HERE to read the interview!! Thanks to...
fishes and jellies and sharks, oh my!
Kristin of Plush You/Schmancy fame has invited me into a show she's curating at Gallery Hanahou in NYC this coming May (more details to come). It is an "underwater" themed show, which happens to be one of my favorite subjects! Jay and I took this opportunity to venture downtown to...
Since the blizzard of 2010 backed up all UPS shipments in our area, I've been waiting (not so patiently) for my gigantic stuffing shipment for two weeks now! In the meantime I've been sewing away as best I could, leaving me with a stack of monster skins anxiously waiting to...
Five little kitties in the shop!
To see them in the shop, click here!To see more adorable photos on Flickr, click here!...
Being housebound by the blizzard (and the NEW storm that's blanketing us again as I write) has actually made me quite productive! There are six big Von Katz kitties ready for photographing...then they'll be up in the shop. And a few big monsters and space bugs too!! Click here to...
Vinyl Abuse
Kidrobot Black – SSUR’s Black & Gold Skull
The next piece from Kidrobot’s Black line is this wicked black and gold skull by Russell Karablan, owner and creative director of SSUR. Opinion seems divided on the piece, sure it’s different and more of a sculpture than the usual “toys” we’re used to but it’s not exactly original (Secret...
Kevin Gosselin tutorial – Making (of) Bacon, Sculpting in polymer clay
Following on from our post on Kevin Gosselin’s “Bacon” custom Munny comes this great tutorial that details it’s creation and explains in great detail how to get such great results from sculpting in polymer clay. You can follow the progress of Kevin’s work and other customs on his blog. Look out for...
Mike Gray’s Space Pussy @ Kickstarter
Mike Gray, the multi-talented artist/animator/writer/director needs your help to finish creating the vinyl toy of his character, “Space Pussy” There will be editions of 350 orange kitties, 350 black kitties, then 100 pink kitties, 100 grey kitties with glow in the dark eyes, and then 100 green kitties that is glow...
Shawnimals and Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi have teamed up on a 16-design series of Ninjatown Zipper Charms set for a soft release on Friday, March 12th in the Shawnimals online shop and at a designer toy store near you! Ninjatown Zipper Charms are $3.95 USD each. Cases consist of 32...
Bacon from the Dunny Eater Series by Kevin Gosselin
Say Hello to Bacon. This little guy tries as hard as he can to be mean. He’s even borrowed a bloody halberd and shield from his father but try as he might, deep down inside he’s just a sweetie. Bacon is part gorilla, part boar and all around nice guy. Bacon...
Américo Neves, a graphic designer from Macau has released his series of hand-painted resin figures named Bibico. “My series are composed of one 15″ size and the little ones as 3″ size made of resin. They are all unique due to hand-painted. In other words, they are all different.” There’s something about...
Vinyl Pulse
Seen by Luke Rook: RealxHead Uamou Downtown Parade
Luke once again hooks us up with some photos from the RealxHead & Uamou event that is going on this weekend. Apparently Uamou is moving from her studio and wanted to go out with a bang. So why not put an event together with Mori (RxH)and release tons of goodies!... ...
Seen by Luke Rook: BLOBpUS Hanawa Masayoshi Bufagin Exhibition
Luke Rook shares with us some photos from the BLObPUS Exhibit at Inavde Gallery. He was able to snag some pretty awesome pictures of all of the amazing pieces. I cannot agree more with what he says about the show. Check out the photos after the jump. “Whatever BLOBpUS's show... ...
Brent Nolasco for 5-Eyed Dragon: Concept Study # 1
For his latest custom simply titled Concept Study #1, Brent Nolasco has created a gnalry fusion of several well-known toys melded together with his considerable imagination and the occasional custom sculpted element. Perhaps akin to a sketch, Nolasco has chosen to forgo paint so as to expose the structural form... ...
Itokin Park Marble Lucha Bear (3.12)
Inspired by the marbleized paint treatment on a fishing lure, Itokin Park (Kazuhiko Ito) has created the Marble Lucha Bear which mixes black with GID in an abstract swirl pattern. The figure is available directly from Itokin. Innovative colorway of a cool figure. Orders will be accepted by email from... ...
Balls Out returns to Grass Hut on Friday April 2nd (6-9 PM) with work from 50+ artists. The concept of the show flows from the colorful name – have top-flight artists produce their best work on one piece (18” x 18” panel). This year’s international lineup is a strong mix... ...
Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters Living Between Worlds (4.2)
Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters will open their most in-depth collaborative show to-date, Living Between Worlds, on Friday April 2nd (6-10 PM) @ Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. This collision of the two artists’ worlds will feature new sculpture and paintings on canvas, wood and found objects. The pair will... ...
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Is he not marvelous? I’m not allowed to have pets where I live which sucks given how wonderful...
I bought toy gun for my son. One gun can shoot sponge bullet that the brand is Nerf. other gun can...
McDonald's Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascot toys
This was the start of my Vancouver 2010 Olympics collecting craze! One day, I had decided to grab so...
This is a bunny I knit back in 2005 (wow that seems like such a long time ago!) and I have been tryi...
I just sold 4 pieces of artwork on Etsy
Wow, I just had to share that…..these 3 and a collage, visit my Etsy store Bird Face...
I thought I’d share the owl toy I made for my mum for mothers day. I’m pretty pleased wi...
Meet Sam and Pete
I haven't done a giveaway in awhile, and since it was fun making these mini bunnies, I thought why not do an Easter Basket? I haven't got anything from the Easter Bunny since I was 7 and dared my Mom that there WAS an Easter bunny- and he WOULD come...
In honor of the first few stirrings of spring around here, I created these mini bunnies. My friend Laura of Dog Bone Art suggested they'd be perfect in Easter Baskets, so I took her advice and photographed them with all the Easter trappings. These are available in my etsy...
If you haven't seen a Clodhopper before, the Clodhoppers are a species of Bigfoot that are rarely seen by humans. Each Clodhopper loves to wear mis-matched socks.Seamus Clodhopper lives in the hills and dales of Ireland. Seamus is very proud of his Irish heritage, and always wears a shamrock...
I was contacted by the author and illustrator of the fun new children's book "The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out (Big Time)", who asked me if I could make a plush version of his Eensy design for him. He gave me a bunch of reference, and I got to work....
I don't know how he does it- but he found this book for me for Valentines Day, and the thing that makes it so special is that it is illustrated by my favorite illustrator, Tomie De Paola! I love it. :DHappy Valentines' Day everyone! :D...
This is Bea Arthur. I was asked to make a plush version of him (yes, Bea Arthur is a boy. :D) for his owner's birthday at the beginning of this month. He's been sent off and arrived safely, and I have it on good authority that he was well received....
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At Barbie’s Mansion, It’s Time for Yoga With Pro Wrestlers
Mattel, the world’s largest toy manufacturer, is scheduled to announce a deal to become the new toy partner of World Wrestling Entertainment....
Grandma’s Gifts Need Extra Reindeer
Some parents struggle with how to keep well-meaning loved ones from overdoing it with gifts for the children....
Toys ‘R’ Us Trims Losses by Making a Hamster Hot
Toys “R” Us is identifying and promoting the next hot toy as part of a new commitment to service and supply that is helping it achieve a turnaround....
A Hamster Is the Season’s Hottest Toy
For girls, the season’s hottest toy is a set of fake hamsters; for boys, a series of battle cards and action figures inside small spheres....
Does “augmented reality” technology help us see deeper into what’s before our eyes?...
Sitting on a shelf in the nursery at 2 Willow Road, in the leafy London suburb of Hampstead, is a wooden square containing cutouts of the 26 letters in the alphabet. It is slightly shabby, as if the letters have been pushed in and pulled out by lots of little...
Oliver Makes Dolls
New! Callboy and Callgirl Chibis
Here are my latest creations, Callboy and Callgirl chibis. This is my tribute to the ever-growing population of Call Center Professionals in the country. Complete with headset and scarf accessories with keyring attachment. Call Center chibis are 5” tall (actual doll height, excluding the keyring attachment)...
New Bear Plushies for Brian G.
I just finished these two lovable bear plushies for a very good friend Brian G. Baby bear still in the making… teehee! 9” tall bear plush in felt overalls, stuffed with polyfill...
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Here come the Bear Family Plushies. Package includes a 14” tall Papa Bear (green) accessorized with a felt collar, a 14” tall Mama Bear (red) accessorized with...
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Me , The Man & The Baby
I wasn't quite a Mother last year but I still got a pot of daffodils to celebrate that I was becoming a Mummy and enjoyed a lovely lunch at a rather posh hotel (I say posh like it was the Ritz , it wasn't but it was...
I apologize for my lack of posts the couple of days , My blogging mojo had just disappeared along with my energy. I just didn't know what to say , I couldn't even think of a Wordless Wednesday entry!I've started to feel insecure about my posts too , now there's...
What is making you feel under pressure right now?
Money Isn't this at the top of most people's list?? I bet statistically only 10% of the population are comfortable money wise (I'm not sure if that's right so dont quote me on it!)I'm under such pressure to provide for my family and make sure my Son has every he...
Now I know the other week I asked you how do you reply to comments , this week I want to juice your brain about how you read all the blogs in your reader?My blog reader is choc full of wonderful blogs with some amazing posts...
Welcome to my Vlogging debut , it's rare enough to get a photo of me let alone a video so I really did overcome some shyness to record this. It did take several takes for us to do it , my supporting cast - Jon & Oli were not being...
The lovely Wendy over @ The Life Of Wendy Wife...Still Progressing... tagged me in her wonderful shoe Meme , I cannot resist a good meme - perfect to use on a day where you mind is just too blank to write a blog post. I adore shoes , I have not...
