Knockman @ Hero Design Studio

Posted on August 16, 2007 Under Design

Meet the Knockman Family: Cha Cha, Kerotama, Koron, Pororon and Knockman himself -- all members of a strangely endearing/possibly highly irritating wind-up toy family, newly in stock at Hero Design Studio (who also, as it turns out, are some of…

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Super RAD Giveaway

Posted on August 9, 2007 Under Life

For some reason -- maybe just because they're nice -- the kids at Vinyl Pulse and Super Rad Toys have decided to team up to give one lucky person a whole basket-full of super-collectible vinyl. Though you'd think you'd have…

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Pinky Wainer: Sao Paulo

Posted on August 8, 2007 Under Art

My sisters and I used to love inflatable toys because they could be kicked and thrown around without causing too much damage (always good for staing un-grounded) to both furniture and ourselves. Sao Paulo artist Pinky Wainer has the same…

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STRANGEco @ Comic Con

Posted on July 12, 2007 Under Life

At the end of this month, STRANGEco will be showing off a huge selection of upcoming products at San Diego's Comic Con. The newbies, which are are set for release throughout the year, will be presented alongside a full line-up…

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Sushi Pups

Posted on July 11, 2007 Under Life

I am fortunate enough to have joint custody of a rather lovely Labrador-Rottweiler mix named Stella, who -- just for comparison's sake -- I adore more than my Blackberry and new Macbook combined. Her real dad is my good friend…

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UNKL Debuting New Figures at SDCC

Posted on June 27, 2007 Under Life

Everybody's favorite giant Icelandic protector of humanity is back - and this time he's equipped to wade in and put himself in harm's way when FEMA types can't (or won't) go themselves. The new SUG figures from UNKL will be…

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Adios & Ciao Ciao Launch Party

Posted on June 15, 2007 Under Life

Adios and Ciao Ciao, the two newest tokidoki/StrangeCo toys, are set for official release Thursday, June 21, at L.A.'s Munky King Melrose. The two figurines will be available separately, but, as the story goes, Adios has already been kicked out…

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Optimash Prime Mr. Potato Head Transformer

Posted on June 8, 2007 Under Life

Don't know if you've heard, but Transformers: The Movie comes out July 4th. You've probably been subjected to months of your friends and their robogasms, debates over Michael Bay's directorial abilities or trying to decide if that box of Transformers…

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Joe Hahn for Super Rad Toys

Posted on May 15, 2007 Under Life

Super Rad Toys is at it again with yet another Gosho doll release, this time with the help of SURU, a concept retail store/brand that focuses on limited-edition items. Artist credit for this addition to the ongoing Ningyo project goes…

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Hecklewood Goes Behind the Scenes with UNKL

Posted on May 15, 2007 Under Design

Sammy and the guys over at Hecklewood seem to do a superb job of getting behind the scenes with (and into the minds of) artists we love. In preparation for their upcoming UNKL exhibition called 'Amerkin Wasteland,' they recently uncorked…

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