Paul Kaiju has caught himself a bounty of Biterfish and is planning to release them to some very lucky collectors via raffle this Sunday, May 1st! The Wasabiguana Biterfish is cast in a green vinyl with black rub. The raffle will open be up for one hour beginning at 6PM...
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Paul Kaiju - Wasabiguana Biterfish Raffle (5.01)
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Preview of Mezco Toyz Gigantor Action Figure
Can’t Wait For the Mezco Toyz Gigantor Action Figure to Come Out Mezco Toys is currently developing a new action figure, and this one is a little unique, considering the types of figures generally put out by manufacturers. This time, they’re coming out with the Mezco Toyz Gigantor action figure. If you’re wondering who or what Gigantor is, well, […]
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Preview of Mezco Toyz Gigantor Action Figure
Can’t Wait For the Mezco Toyz Gigantor Action Figure to Come Out Mezco Toys is currently developing a new action figure, and this one is a little unique, considering the types of figures...
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Paulus Hyu x Kurobokan Daydream (Nimbus) Smirk Pre-Order Now
If you won’t be making it to Thailand Toy Expo (def understandable, but def fun as well), Kurobokan has you covered with a pre-order for the Daydream Smirk (100 pcs)by Paulus Hyu right now over at their webshop for $20. These will ship at the end of May. Look at...
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Custom Feature: Tequila #Batman by David Stevenson
David Stevenson shares with us images of his recent "Batman"-themed custom Muttpop Tequila, who made a public display debut at ToyConUK 2016, and is now available to purchase. Priced at £150 plus shipping, interested parties are to email "davidstevensonart@gmail.com", or message him via his social media sites at: www.facebook.com/davidstevensonart / Instagram @davidstevensonart / Twitter @![]()
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Octeapus: Deep Blue Edition by DMS
DMS PRODUCT PRESS: "On the back of the sellout ToyCon UK version of the DMS Octeapus, comes the Deep Blue colourway of this Mechanimal. Standing at around 5.5" tall x 7" wide (depending on the positioning of the tentacles) and featuring moveable, changeable magnetic tentacles, these are pieces to play with and pose.
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Custom-Feature: Pinky & The Brain Munny by Homunculus Studio
A photo posted by homunculus (@homunculustudio) on Apr 24, 2016 at 1:31pm PDT
From London Ontario Canada comes Taylor Davy AKA "Homunculus", of Homunculus Studio - comes "Pinky and The Brain" - currently available to purchase here as a set for US$250.00 + Shipping costs."... I started making toys a little over a year ago, and this is my first customization of a platform, namely, the Munny.
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ASTURO SAPIEN Ver.01 by Guma Guma (Prototype Preview)
A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Apr 29, 2016 at 11:04pm PDT
Suryo Herlambang from Jakarta, Indonesia shares with TOYSREVIL his first debut self-made toy (Prototype shown here); "ASTURO SAPIEN VER.01" by GUMA GUMA!"The artwork is inspired by the classic film, history, anime, tribe culture, animals, vintage toys, pulp, etc. Asturo Sapien mixes pop culture with classic science fiction ![]()
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Trailer & Poster for GANTZ:O
Since it's birth as a manga launched in 2000, GANTZ has since ended 37-volume Gantz manga in Young Jump (circa 2013), and has had incarnations as anime and live-action feature films, with it's next stage of media evolution being the upcoming GANTZ:O animation film, scheduled to premiere October 14th 2016 in Japan! THIS is the trailer! As well head on to the official www @ gantzo.jp.
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17th, 18th and 19th Century Wardrobe or Trousseau Dolls
If you'd like to see an amazing amount of pictures of beautiful 19th century dolls Theriaults.com has a wonderful Ensemble The Hanne Büktas Collection of French Poupées, Their Trousseaux, Accessories, Furnishings, and Related Dolls issue on Issuu.com.
I just loved the dolls and their wardrobes on Page 20 + 21, Page 30 + 31, Page 42 + 43, Page 44 + 45, Page 88 + 89, Page 78 + 79, Page 82, and Page 109. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. The dolls and their wardrobes are just exquisite.
So, I decided I wanted to know more and see more pictures of antique dolls and their elaborate wardrobes. Here's what I found and some I'd love to see:
Image Courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop
The beautiful German Tuck Comb Wooden Doll and Wardrobe, shown in the picture above, is from the Carmel Doll Shop website. If you would like to read more about this amazing doll and her wardrobe please click here.
I would love to see this doll and all her hand stitched gowns. Wouldn't you?
Image Courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop
The "Penelope" English Poured Wax and Wardrobe Doll, shown in the picture above, is also from the Carmel Doll Shop website. If you would like to read more about this amazing doll and her wardrobe please click here.
Image Courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop
The beautiful "Madeline" French Papier-Mache Doll and Wardrobe, shown in the picture above, is also from the Carmel Doll Shop website. If you would like to read more about this amazing doll and her wardrobe please click here.
Image Courtesy of Theriaults.com
Image Courtesy of Theriaults.com
Image Courtesy of Theriaults.com
Image Courtesy of Theriaults.com
Image Courtesy of Theriaults.com
The dolls and especially their clothes are just beautiful. I had to know more about the history of "fashion dolls"or "poupees" and their wardrobes. Here's what I found out:
"Fashion Dolls" were aptly named as they had a real purpose: to show the latest fashions and accessories to those who could afford such luxuries. They were educational tools to teach young "ladies" proper dress for each occasion including accessories.
In the 14th century European dolls were gifts to royalty and displayed the latest in fashion. The concept started in 1391 with Robert de Varennes, the tailor for Charles VI of France who sent wardrobe ideas on a life-size "fashion doll" from Queen Isabeau of Bavaria to Queen Anne of Bohemia, the wife of Richard II of England. In 1496 Queen Anne of Brittany ordered a life-size fashion doll for Queen Isabella the Catholic of Spain.
In 1600 when Henry IV was to marry Marie de Medici he sent her several life-size dolls with French fashions as a means to impress her.
In the 17th century affluent ladies had two pairs of dolls with fashionable attire: one dressed for court and one dressed for day wear. Louis XIV (1638 - 1715) of France wanted to show off Paris fashions so he started sending life-size fashion dolls to all the royal courts in Europe. The ladies of the Court would then have their dressmaker make up the designs they liked including hats, shoes, and accessories.
Affluent ladies had the clothes and accessories copied for their dolls. The dolls became known as "Pandora's." The "Pandora's" wore extravagant clothing including: dresses, hats, shoes, elaborate hairstyles, and lavish accessories. The "Pandora Fashion Dolls" were sent from French fashion houses to England, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
It is interesting to note that even though a war may have been going on the "fashion dolls" were granted special passage (i.e. immunity) and not harmed.
In the 18th century when European travel became easier fashion dolls were shipped abroad to display the latest fashions from Paris. In 1780 Marie Antoinette (1755 - 1793), who became the leader of fashion worldwide, sent porcelain, wax, and wood "fashion dolls" to her family in Austria. Whenever she appeared in a new outfit her "ladies" would make miniature versions of her outfit to be sent to all the courts of Europe.
The flourishing of continental courts created a greater demand for the Pandora's" as a means for ladies of the court to be informed on the latest fashions.
In the 19th century doll clothes became an important industry in both France and America. Fashion dolls were used specifically for displaying the latest in children's attire and became very popular. Little "ladies" wanted their dollies to have trousseaus and expected their mother's and grandmothers to make them for them. French fashion dolls remained popular between 1850 - 1880 amongst children of the wealthy. Children of privilege had lady "fashion dolls" made of papier-mache, china and bisque that had elaborate wardrobes and accessories.
In the beginning of the 19th century fashion plates were introduced that created printed images of fashions allowing them to replace fashion dolls and their wardrobes as a means of disseminating information on proper fashion attire. Various publications "ladies magazines" arose containing fashion illustrations and "paper dolls" with wardrobes to disseminate this information from France to England and America.
The fashion doll doll was no longer needed as a fashion promotion piece and eventually became a much sought after collectors piece. After all how could you not appreciate the beauty of the doll and ALL THOSE GORGEOUS CLOTHES!
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Linda's Book Reviews - Dollmaking With Papier-Mâché and Paper Clay by Doris Rockwell Gottilly
When I was doing my research on various doll histories and papier mache dolls in particular I had the opportunity to review a book entitled "Dollmaking With Papier Mache and Paper Clay by Doris Rockwell Gottilly" that I had bought years ago.
Dollmaking With Papier-Mâché and Paper Clay by Doris Rockwell Gottilly has complete instructions and patterns for making more than 20 figures.
According to her bio: Doris Rockwell Gottilly is a multi-media artist who specializes in sculptures depicting a wide range of characters using history and folk tales as inspiration.
This book is a useful for anyone who wants to learn how to create dolls or sculptures using papier-mâché or paper clay, both of which are inexpensive and air dry. It is filled with tutorials, step-by-step instructions, and tips for sculpting in general and for creating 20 figures out of papier-mâché or paper clay.
In her step-by-step method you first learn what papier-mâché and paper clay are, as well as learning how to prepare it, dry it, and sand it. From there you learn how to make a doll armature, how to add and sand facial features, how to make the arms and legs, and how to add hair. Then you learn how to construct the cloth body and make your doll's accessories.
Tips are provided for paper claying over an existing object, using a plaster mold and turning the dolls into sculptures.
She provides instructions for making 20 different dolls or characters. Included in this grouping is a 22" fashion doll, a 12" baby doll, a 12" child, 2two 12" best friend dolls, a 12" young prince doll, a 15" Alice doll, two 17" 19th century dolls (which I absolutely love), and a 17" English doll. There is also detailed instructions and pictures for making a 17" China doll, a 17" Queen Elizabeth doll (which I love), three Beauty & The Beast dolls, a 15" old lady doll, a 22" Milliner's Models type doll (which I absolutely love), a 20" vendor doll, a 20" harlequin doll, a 20" court jester, a 24" Pulcinella, a 20" old Chris, a billy goat, and a 26" rabbit.
This book provides useful tips and detailed instructions for sculpting. The tips for painting the faces and sewing the cloth bodies and clothes is general in nature and would require a more experienced painter or sewer to finish the projects.
There is an inspiration gallery of some of her dolls as well as some supplies source suggestions.
I just love the two 19th century dolls on Page 54, the Queen Elizabeth 1 on Page 62, and the Milliners Models Adelaide on Page 75. I am definitely going to try making all of them when I get a chance.
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Generations Cyber Battalion Figures To Be Universal Studios Exclusive In US
The Cyber Battalion & Cyber Commander figures raised eyebrows last year - released pretty much by surprise, the large, simplified transforming figures were a virtual exclusive of overseas markets. No more! A Hong Kong-based eBay seller has posted Cyber Battalion Optimus Prime and Starscream with Universal Studios Exclusive stickers on their boxes. Keep reading to see!
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Hisashi Yuki on Twitter - Unite Warriors UW08 Computron Vehicle Modes Plus LG23 Legends Galvatron Thinks Big
Hisashi Yuki has posted a couple new photos to Twitter! Most recently is a photo of all five Technobots in their vehicle modes as Yuki ramps up the promotion of Unite Warriors Computicon/Computron. Secondly, we've got the upcoming Legends LG23 Galvatron paying his Unite Warriors Grand self a visit. Surely that would end well. Keep reading to see the photos!
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DC Comics Multiverse 6" Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice Maskless Knightmare Batman Figure Video Review & Images
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TFC Toys Hades Full Color Images Not Transformers Victory Liokaiser Team
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TFC Toys have released new colors images of their Hades H-05 Hypnos and H-06 Aiakos figures. These new members are part of the giant combiner figure, Hades. A homage to the Transformers Victory Liokaiser Breastforce Destrons Gaihawk and Drillhorn. Get a look at the full color images of the figures that transform into a drill tank and fighter jet as well as views of them combined and cartoon inspired weapon. These figures is priced at about $99.99 USD with shipping set for May and June of 2016. Read on to see all the color images.
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Rune-Knight (Urie) Figure by Vertex
From the video game 7th Dragon III: Code VFD comes the Rune-Knight (Urie) PVC Figure by Vertex. The Rune-Knight (Urie) Figure is 1/7 scale and stands approximately 24 cm tall. She was sculpted by makato, Wakano (MIC). Her […]![]()
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set database: LEGO 60036 arctic base camp
set database: LEGO 60036 arctic base camp
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set number: 60036
set name: arctic base camp
theme: city, arctic
year: 2014
pieces: 733
price: us$90
minifigs: 7
arctic sub theme set.
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set name: arctic base camp
theme: city, arctic
year: 2014
pieces: 733
price: us$90
minifigs: 7
come with an arctic base camp with a tracked exploration vehicle, a helicopter, a husky sled team, 2 transparent blue ice blocks and 3 crystals.
minifigs included 4 arctic explorer minifigs, a pilot minifig, a scientist minifig and a research assistant minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
must have for city lovers.
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Samurai TO-FU Figure by threezero
threezero presents the Samurai TO-FU Collectible Figure. The Samurai TO-FU Collectible Figure is 1/6 scale and stands approximately 15 inches tall. It features highly detailed kimono, scarf and bamboo hat clothes as well as a […]![]()
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Remilia Scarlet Koumajou Densetsu Ver. Figure by quesQ
From the series Touhou Project comes the Remilia Scarlet Koumajou Densetsu Ver. PVC Figure by quesQ. The quesQ Remilia Scarlet figure is 1/8 scale and stands approximately 18 cm tall, or 24 cm tall to the tip […]![]()
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Bottle Neck
Learn Paul Kerbel’s yoyo trick, the Bottle Neck.
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