Monthly Archives: May 2011

Mini-figure Food Photos by Christopher Boffoli

Written on May 31, 2011 by jeremy

In what is quickly becoming a new favorite genre around here, these Disparity photos by Christopher Boffoli add more fodder to the food art tag. I’m guessing that the series is titled Disparity due to the disproportionate size of food … Continue reading →

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Pico Pico Mini Glow Set

Written on May 31, 2011 by jeremy

Rotofugi caught my attention with this caption: We’re big believers that not all kaiju have to be mean or nasty…and Pico Pico’s figures are the perfect example of that! Great designs and a lovable goofiness really set Pico Pico apart … Continue reading →

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Playge Adds Articulation to Squadt Arms

Written on May 31, 2011 by jeremy

Lately, whenever a non-collector comes over to my house, the toy I blather on about most is this Trouble Boy collab between Ferg and Brandt Peters. People get pulled in by the Squadt’s mix of cute and sinister, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson vs. Mr. Bean Action Figure Stop Motion

Written on May 31, 2011 by jeremy

Here’s just what’s needed on a back-to-work rainy Tuesday morning following a three-day weekend. The action figure version of Michael Jackson takes on the action figure version of Mr. Bean in this “transformative” stop motion feature directed by Patrick Boivin for Pascal … Continue reading →

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Have a Good Weekend

Written on May 26, 2011 by jeremy

Just caught sight of myself in the monitor reflection. I’m looking a little green, and my eyes are kinda bloodshot. When you start resembling an Uglydoll, it’s time to back slowly away from the computer… Have a nice long weekend. … Continue reading →

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The Hand-made Delirium of Figuras Púbicas

Written on May 26, 2011 by jeremy

This is the best item to hit my inbox all week, so if you’re planning on sending me something tomorrow, hold out for Monday: You cannot top this. Chilean architect Felipe de Ferrari and designer Francisco Jordán are the co-founders … Continue reading →

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Made in the USA Molezilla by Bob Conge

Written on May 26, 2011 by jeremy

Speaking of Kickstarter, Bob Conge, who wouldn’t have been my first guess for an artist to use the crowdfunding platform, currently has a project going. He’s trying to raise $2,400 to pay off the production of his Molezilla toy. As … Continue reading →

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Food Trucks on Kickstarter

Written on May 26, 2011 by jeremy

Have you noticed that food trucks are everywhere? What was once the domain of taco trucks and hot dog carts is now an epicurean explosion all across America. The entrepreneurial spirit mixed with the open road…sure I get it. Also American: … Continue reading →

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Sergey Safonov & Crazy Label in Hong Kong

Written on May 25, 2011 by jeremy

Sergey Safonov (whose hair has grown back since we last saw him) is in Hong Kong right now to sign the packaging for his Luno the Moon Rover resins. This trip was made possible by your pledges through Kickstarter. He sent … Continue reading →

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Edible Zoetropes by Alexandre Dubosc

Written on May 25, 2011 by jeremy

Alexandre Dubosc created the edible zoetropes above for The 2011 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. I am speechless, happy and hungry. This is by far one of the coolest creations I have seen in a while. I might not be … Continue reading →