bear in mind 3 custom and event images

the Bear In Mind 3-custom event [blogged] ended just a little over a weekago, and Reiko has sent some sweet-custom pics along (thanks Reiko!): in addition to custom styro-foam bears, there were munny customs (15#s) as well as Shin Tanaka's Spiky Babies - and believe you me, they warrant your attention, IMHO = go peep the Bear In Mind website (click on "Gallery") for more customs and event pics :)

custom plush images from shiitakes parade

images of over 40+ customs completed for the Shiitakes Parade @ Toyqube,courtesy of Erick Scarecrow (cheers dude!) for your viewing pleasure...*view the entire series after the JUMP**WARNING: Heavy Page Download Ahead*... or you could go directly to my multiply album instead :)added new: customs are now available online for sale HERE :) *the entire series

shiitakes parade event and custom images

ESC-Toy's Erick Scarecrow sends event and custom-plush images of the Shiitakes Parade @ Toyqube, and boy, i wish i could be there myself :)Erick says: "Everything went great! Some of the photos didn't come out right but there was always a steady crowd. I scheduled to arrive around 5pm. People came as far as PA and NJ to see the pieces. It was very cool." = *nice* currently on display til 30th

rohby's elbow grease customs and event images

now that Rohby's [interviewed] MAchine Works: Elbow Grease-show is over, peep these online locales for event pics and such: - glorious pics via VinylPulse (by delusionalexit2)- event+custom pics on KR-forum- event pics @ LifeInABungalo- purchase Rohby-customed mechas @ MPH![above custom-pics via KR-member Momcam]

official shiitakes parade sneak peek part one

sneak peeks of the upcoming Shiitakes Parade on 16th June:featuring customs by: Dizign / Krixx / Massa Mas / Steff Bomb / Keith Poon / Anna Mullin / Andy Cooper / Brent Nolasco / George Gaspar / Spooky AMD / Manny Galan / Eric Nocella / Anna Chambers / Lindsey Tweed / Steve Lew / Daniel Barojas / Brian Slivka / Brandy Anderson / Tan-Ki / Selph One / Jason Kochis / CJ Ernester / Andy Heng / Dragon

plus plush show customs and event images

event and custom images of the Plus Plush show [blogged] can beviewed at the following online locales:- via Sichi's flickr-album [images via]- via TriclopsRobotboy's flickr-stream (customs+prints)- via Jawa's flickr-album (customs+prints)featuring plush-customs from Muju / Peskimo / Hicalorie / Julie West / Jawa / Triclops / Squink! / Tortoy / Hide / Sichi / Sneakyraccoon / Mr Pinks / Potatomo

art toy alchemists event and custom images

custom images of the Art Toy Alchemist show [blogged] is viewable @ the following online locales:- via Artifact Unmundane [including list prices / images via]- excellent coverage via SeskaFuze's flickr-stream (customs+event)- via KR-forum

reasons to go to art toys alchemists @ artifact unmundane

01. a whole slew of Circus Punks customs (artists name insert): 02. a wide variety of varied vinyl platforms given new life (artists name insert):[all images via]03. and there's a chance to win a JoeLedbetter Bunny and Orange Nade = *schweet*ART TOY ALCHEMISTS opens at 6:00pm on June 2nd, in Anaheim, CA. at Artifact Unmundane @ 1170 N. Richfield Rd.

art toy alchemists @ artifact unmundane

i had a quick chat with PJ, the head-honcho of Artifact Mundane,about their upcoming Art Toy Alchemists custom-toys show:*read the entire online chat and view custom images after the jump*TOYSREVIL: tell us a bit about Artifact Unmundane. what was it's genesis? PJ: Artifact Unmundane was started in 2005 because I was tired of having to drive to Los Angeles for toy releases and art shows. There

the vader project exhibition tour video and image links

courtesy of starwarsblog, here's a "tour" video to bring you thru theVader Project exhibit, launched 24th May:view glorious crisp images of Vader Helmets on exhibit here:- via starwarsblog's flickr-set and/or flickr-tag- via VinylPulse's coverageand darnnit i am left speechless at the awesome collection of customs! wish i was there .. but nevertheless i shall continue to strive to bring you more

the vader project directory

when i first received Dov Kelemer's press release for The Vader Project, a myriad of thoughts, emotions and ideas popped into mind, not least becoz the concept of customized 1:1-scaled Vader helmets by the creme-de-la-creme of the urban art world (et al) is fanboy-brill - but also becoz i'd felt it was an interesting (to say the least, IMHO) marriage + blend of both Urban Art (Toys) and the

customs @ vinyl elements 2

when you put 50 of the most happenin' toy customizers in a single show,tis a "no-brainer" that the results are gonna be spectacular, innit? yes, it was a lame-pun-intro with reference to Luke Cheh's brainy-Trexi - but fret not, dear readers, i do not write literature for a living! but what i do is dig and pilfer find images ... and with the blessings of Trademark310 (originator of these

customs @ vinyl elements

a mixed-bag of customed pieces (all tracked down from KR) for your viewing pleasure :)first-up is Motorbot's retro-schweet NADE-custom [more images via]:*more customs after the jump*Brent Nolasco totally kills it with his Sqwert-customs (2 out of 3 shown)[more images via][more images via]Chris Ryniak attempts to bridge the wide divide what is between mother-nature and father industrial-vinyl (*

the vader project

what is The VADER PROJECT? The Vader Project is a reimagining of the iconic Darth Vader helmet by 75 of the hottest underground and pop surrealist painters, artists and designers!participating artists include: Kii Arens, Attaboy, Gary Baseman, Andrew Bell, Tim Biskup, Andrew Brandou, Buff Monster, Nathan Cabrera, Mister Cartoon, Mr.Clement, Dalek, Marc Ecko, Ron English , FERG , David Flores ,

plastic pimps 2 custom trexis

crisp-clear customed-Trexi images for the recent Plastic Pimps 2 show [blogged] - viewable now on Niceproduce's flickr-album here [all images via] = *uber-coolness*[credits: photography by Nicole from Ashotaway, Pixxel and Karl from Niceproduce.com] - an exceptional collection of custom-work from down-under, i insist ... and i happen to be pretty partial to Synk's "custom" ~ *LOL*(cheers for the

the vinyl elements customs links post

36"-er T-28s, El Pandas, BUDs, Nades, Sqwerts, 10"-er Trexis, FLCL Cantis, Fourcubes, Munnys, Goons and Knuckle Bears and Suru Droids = custom-fodder (*ahem*) for the upcoming Vinyl Elements show, organized by Vinyl Pulse - with works by 50 customizers worldwide [blogged]as the days lead unto the launch of the one-day-show on the 17th (actually just a few more days LOL), customed pieces have

vinyl requiem

Vinyl Requiem is an online showcase / weblog for the "little guys" / the everyday artist / up-and-coming artists and customizers, of their DIY toy-customs, as well as upcoming tips and tutorials on toy-customization.staffed by Matthew Weekley (Founder / main site contact and editor), and his second-in-command; Brian Cover (site tech and general tech guru) - Vinyl Requiem is also a magazine!Issue

mtv toy customs @ that's design

as part of the That's Design conference in Milan, Italy - the MTV TOYevent featured 50cm (19.6") tall hand-made resin figures (based on theiconic MTV-logo) customized "live" over a few days, the result of whichis featured *after the JUMP*Furi Furi:Tokidoki:jeremyville: Tado:Mauro Gatti:Andy:Yo Clas Rinzen / BUGO (respectively) ... i wonder what happened to the figures after the exhibition tho, or

ken keirn's hot babes in toyland show pics

Ken Keirn's Hot Babes In Toyland solo custom art show [blogged] is well underway and if you can't be there (like me, halfway-round the world)? fret not, for you can feast your eyes on show images @ the following spots:- iccdp's flickr [images via] - Ken's own flickr- Joe M500's flickrKen's show opened May 4th, 2007 @ Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery(1953-55 W.Chicago Ave, Chicago IL US) and

1/6 customs and dioramas @ doll show 19

1/6-customs and dioramas in the recent Doll Show 19 (Spring show) held in Tokyo, with an exceptional showcase by a collective of action figure customizers, calling themselves 12 Storms (darn dramatic, i know! LOL) [via]view image galleries via:- Jun's page- OSW forum-thread- MWD forum thread (with images by Milkshake Melody)(re: above) gawd, i lurve dioramas! LOL ... in addition, there was a