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Spaced-Out Mr. Bunny by Joe Ledbetter and Minty Fresh

Written on January 4, 2013 by jeremy

Joe Ledbetter‘s newest Chaos Bunny is a match made in marijuana for Mintyfresh, the Netherlands-based toy shop that’s releasing it tomorrow, January 5th. The third colorway of Ledbetter’s classic Mr. Bunny is the first one to come with an accessory. … Continue reading →

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Step Inside Selim Varol’s Massive Toy Art Collection [50+ Photos!]

Written on September 14, 2012 by jeremy

Viewing modern toy art in a museum/fine art gallery is an amazing experience. As LA’s Toy Art Gallery celebrates the 1st anniversary of its Melrose Ave showroom, and major cities around the world continue to recognize this developing genre (for instance, … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Burger Bunny by Joe Ledbetter

Written on September 13, 2012 by jeremy

Sometimes, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is also a rainbow. To wit, Joe Ledbetter wraps up his wooden Burger Bunny toy art collection with the Rainbow Burger Bunny (with Sprinkles). I’ve enjoyed these bunnies, and this … Continue reading →

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eBay Deal of the Week: Full Sets of Joe Ledbetter’s Kaiju For Grown-Ups

Written on August 27, 2012 by jeremy

Allow me to introduce a new column on Jeremyriad: The eBay Deal of The Week. Each week, I’ll sift through eBay’s virtual vinyl to bring you a tantalizing toy (or set) that deserves your attention. Today, I’m featuring three lots … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con 2012 Digested

Written on July 24, 2012 by jeremy

Comic-Con comes but once a year, and the industries serving niche nerds worldwide prepare for many months in advance. Given all the hard work that goes into putting on an event of this scale, it seems unfair to stop talking … Continue reading →

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MakerBot Replicator and DIY Designer Toys?

Written on July 24, 2012 by jeremy

3D printing is getting closer to being a reality for amateurs and in-home use. The MakerBot folks were on hand at Comic-Con to demonstrate their newest machine, The MakerBot Replicator, priced at $1,749. They’re billing it as the “ultimate personal … Continue reading →

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The People of Comic-Con 2012 [PICTORIAL]

Written on July 23, 2012 by jeremy

At the end of the four days, the lasting memories of Comic-Con aren’t about the comics and the toys. The memories are about the people: the artists, the fans, the writers, the kids, the kidults, the creative types who dress … Continue reading →

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Friday 06-01-12 Instagram Roundup

Written on June 1, 2012 by jeremy

In case you haven’t noticed, while the blogosphere is being inundated with press releases for more colorways of the same designer toys, Instagram is the new frontier for original toy art. This week’s Instagram Roundup starts out with new hand-cast resins, … Continue reading →

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ART & TOYS: The Amazing Collection of Selim Varol [50+ PHOTOS]

Written on May 29, 2012 by jeremy

Selim Varol‘s epic collection of art and toys [previously] opened this past weekend at the Me Collectors Room in Berlin. The exhibition includes a total of 3,000 works centered around toy art and street art by more than 200 artists and … Continue reading →

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Veggie Burger Bunnies by Joe Ledbetter

Written on May 24, 2012 by jeremy

A clever excuse for a colorway? Sure, I’ll bite. Joe Ledbetter follows up his carnivorous Burger Bunny wood toy with this vegetarian-friendly version. The 12-inch tall, stackable Veggie Burger Bunny is a Kidrobot exclusive edition of 40 pieces. Once again, they’re made of wood … Continue reading →

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