OriginalFake KAWS Wooden Companion Preview

OriginalFake previews what looks to be an upcoming wooden version of KAWS highly popular Companion toy. No official information is available, aside from speculation that this will ultimately see an official release. Stay tuned as we uncover more in the coming weeks.

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OriginalFake x Medicom Toy Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket Set

Following several teasers, Medicom Toy reveals better images into its latest production with OriginalFake, this time taking on two of the animated world’s most lovable creations, Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket. Both are given the KAWS touch with his iconic “X” motif implemented on each figure’s hands. The set will retail at ￥17,640 (Approx. $206 USD), with a release date set for August 28th at the OriginalFake store in Tokyo. A drop through other select global retailers should be expected in time. Stay tuned!

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Daniel Danger Art Toy

Gallery 1988 will release Daniel Danger’s first art toy in very limited quantities during the opening of his ‘they will take it back’ solo on Thursday, August 5th (7-10 PM). Based on one of Danger’s original sketches, the piece created by Pretty in Plastic takes the road less travelled recreating a scene rather than focusing on an isolated character. This design choice leads to a distinctive piece which pushes the parameters of ‘art toys’ -- a definite plus in our book. 1988 has only shown the above unpainted protos so far. We’re looking forward to seeing the finished piece which looks to deliver an unsettling, eerie experience.

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Angry Woebots – Shadow Friends Mono Edition Panda King

Available now and probably not for long are the first 2 of 4 Mono Editions of the Panda King, known as the Shadow Friends. These are rocking a black crown and come with a canvas sketch.The last two will be released later, but one is available now for $500. You can find these very rad pieces on Angry Woebots blog HERE.

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Amos Toys King Ken Series 2

Amos Toys previews an upcoming series 2 for arguably its most iconic character, King Ken. The James Jarvis-created character will come in the following colors schemes. Check your local Amos Toy purveyor for availability as they should hit accounts sometime this Fall.

Buff Monster Plush x 10

So you probably know Buff Monster recently released a new plush line and you’ve probably seen announcements of a few exclusives. Maybe you’ve wondered about other editions and where they can be purchased. In total there are ten editions (pictured above), eight of which are now available for purchase –- info on the remaining two releases (Orange and Brown) will come at a later date!

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Vambits

Vambits are small designer toys from Drownspire that need to be assembled and customized. There are four acrylic colors to choose from (one for the inside of the mouth and one for the outside) - translucent red, translucent black, opaque yellow and opaque white. You can also choose from three different head pieces (antlers, rabbit ears or simple ears) and two hands (curvy designer hands or excited hands). You can currently pick one up for $10.00.

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Buff Monster’s new Destroyer figure

Here’s the first look at Buff Monster’s new Destroyer figure due in Fall/Holiday from The Loyal Subjects. Standing an impressive 14” tall (antler tips), the Destroyer features a drippy textured body, a lil’ guy oozing out of the side, and four points of articulation. Following Buff’s recent painting style, the grey + pink accents ‘Embrace the Darkness Edition’ features signature elements including the pentagrams, kanji characters, and the title message scrawled across the rear of the figure. Limited to 399 pieces,The Destroyer – Embrace the Darkness Edition is now available for pre-order for $85 from the theloyalsubjects.com

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MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION ’10 Recap

Although the MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION ’10 took place at the start of the summer, traditionally imagery of the event has bad hard to come by due to a strict no photography policy. However, an extensive look has surfaced, highlighting many of MEDICOM TOY’s most recent and upcoming releases. While some toys have hit retailers, there are some unseen previews that have made its way into the imagery. Highlights from the event include various BEARBRICKS which include a Charlie Brown pack, the RAH (Real Action Hero) collection, and a handful of Star Wars-based KUBRICKS and RAH figures.

Source: Openers and Hypebeast.

Coarsetoys false friends the sun age

Following some special releases at SDCC, coarse toys release a new upcoming pack titled “false friends the sun age”. The two-piece set includes “noop” in his soft fur suit and the false friend paw! Together both 13 inch figures are the last piece of the puzzle in the conclusion of false friends era. The set is limited to 88 pieces and will go on sale at coarse Hong Kong on Friday, August 6th at 4:00 pm local time with a retail price of $3,990 HKD (Global Airmail included).

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CoolRain x MINDstyle x NBA Mini Figure Series 1

Having earned notoriety for his custom toys in the past, Korean designer CoolRain teams up with a full-on toy brand in MINDstyle to release an upcoming NBA-based mini figure series. Just recently, we’ve seen a number of collaborative projects involving MINDstyle, however this is arguably one of their projects with the greatest reach. Series 1 incorporates a star-studded cast including Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Brandon Roy, Steve Nash, Manu Ginobili, Amare Stoudemire and Dwayne Wade.

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Manny Pacquiao x Bloc28 x MINDstyle Mad Mickey Set

Arguably the biggest name in boxing right now, Manny Pacquiao and his Team Pacquiao initiative are behind an exclusive team-up involving Disney’s Bloc28 program and toy brand MINDstyle. The result is the following Mad Mickey and Pacquiao figure which will first release exclusively at Comic Con. The toys come with a special box and collector’s card. The figures are each limited to 300 pieces with a retail price of $250 USD for each figure or $500 USD for the set.

Coarse “GLIMPSE OF TRUTH” Exhibition Recap

Taking place at the Rotofugi Gallery, this exhibition is a dynamic display from the Coarse crew as it includes not only their popular toys but also other art mediums including paintings and prints. The exhibition runs until August 8th, 2010.

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