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New GREEN Morbid Toy Anatomy by Scott Wilkowski

Written on January 15, 2013 by jeremy

Scott Wilkowski has engineered a freshly infected batch of mythical monster bones, and as luck would have it: they’re green. Wilkowski’s morbid toy anatomy is typically trafficked on the black market of toy conventions, so it’s rare to see him selling … Continue reading →

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Blamo Toys Hug Custom Toy Art Show

Written on December 19, 2012 by jeremy

Blamo Toys opened their fourth annual custom toy show this past weekend at Toy Art Gallery in LA. The invitational, billed as a “HUG-stravaganza,” had a roster of over 60 artists customizing Blamo’s Hug figure, and it featured the debut of … 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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Scott Wilkowski’s Infected Toys at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

Behold the beauty of Scott Wilkowski‘s toyetic taxidermy! DKE Toys displayed a curio cabinet of Wilkowski’s collaborations, including “Infected” cats, Labbits, Skelves and monsters. I don’t know how he does it; nor do I want to spoil the magic and mystery … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con 2012 Wednesday Preview Night Quick Recap

Written on July 12, 2012 by jeremy

After a long drive (musically enhanced by “Kiss offs” and “Murder Ballads”), I made it to San Diego. You don’t need to look very hard to know that geeks and freaks have taken over the city! (Written on the van … Continue reading →

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Scott Wilkowski’s Infection Spreads to Cats and Skelves

Written on July 9, 2012 by jeremy

Scott Wilkowski‘s reign of resin terror continues as he treats toy collectors to new x-ray views of our favorite figures. Up top, he’s designed skeletal structures for Brandt Peters’ Skelves. It’s always “fun” to compete with Circus Posterus fans for … Continue reading →

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Scott Wilkowski Infects 6 New Designer Toys for SDCC 2012!

Written on June 26, 2012 by jeremy

DKE Toys (SDCC booth #4728) is hosting the talented Dr. Scott Wilkowski for a designer Wunderkammer at San Diego Comic-Con 2012. Like last year’s Skin Deep at DesignerCon, Wilkowski once again turns toy art on its head (its creepy, bony head). … Continue reading →

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20 Inspiring Designer Skulls

Written on June 4, 2012 by jeremy

Since today is Skull Appreciation Day, here’s a look back at 20 inspiring designer skulls. These unique anatomical art objects re-contextualize the cranium in bone, books, fruit, chocolate, wood, fiber, metal, vinyl, plastic and resin. Click the headings to read … Continue reading →

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The Art Hustle Collectible Card Series 3 Roster Announced!

Written on May 23, 2012 by jeremy

The Art Hustle is a boutique trading card series featuring contemporary artists and related personnel. Now in its 3rd series, The Art Hustle cards include an elite international group of Illuminati working in a variety of disciplines including street art, toy art, illustration, painting, … Continue reading →

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DesignerCon 2011 RECAP

Written on November 8, 2011 by jeremy

November 5th marked the 6th and biggest year of DesignerCon, the world’s premier designer toy (and related ephemera) extravaganza. For 7 hours, artists and toy collectors converged on Pasadena. Words were exchanged, credit cards were swiped and future plans were … Continue reading →