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New 13 Inch Talking Pulp Fiction Action Figures Are Here!

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Recently, we talked about The Hateful Eight line of action figures made in partnership with Quentin Tarantino. Now, let’s talk about another movie of his which has recently released action figures, this time a bit older, it being Pulp Fiction. Five Pulp Fiction action figures have been released as of now, depicting Jules (Samuel L. […]

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12" Ghostbusters Rowan Figure From Bandai

Guillermo del Toro “At Home With Monsters” at LACMA

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I love Guillermo del Toro, so I was thrilled when LACMA announced his “At Home With Monsters” exhibition.. We took the opportunity to check it out this Friday, and we’re so glad we did! If you love horror, fantasy, and movie magic, get your tickets now! The exhibition is at LACMA through November 27, 2016 so […]

Photo Gallery: Mercado Los Olivados

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Last month, Pskaufman in downtown Los Angeles hosted an artist pop-up called Mercado Los Olvidados. Featuring artists Camille Rose Garcia, Mab Graves, and Jessicka Adams, Mercado Los Olivados was an art nerd’s paradise. Here are some of the cool things I saw.Filed under: art Tagged: Mercado Los Olivados

SD Toys Are Bringing the Blues … Brothers, That Is!

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So, a couple months back, SD Toys released details on their pixel figures for The Warriors. And, at the time, I expressed hope that they would continue making pixel figures for other classic movies. Now, you know sometimes when you express a crazy hope, and it actually comes true? That’s one of these rare times. […]

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IDW November 2016 Comic Book Solicitations

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Coming in a little bit different format this time around, we actually have our first look at the solicitations for November's Transformers-related comics from IDW themselves! Alas this does deprive of us the full size cover previews we're used to in the catalog-style format IDW offers them in, we do have blurbs and a few decent size cover previews for the titles including Optimus Prime #1, More Than Meets The Eye: Revolution #1, Till All Are One #5, and the final issue of Revolution itself! We've mirrored the relevant pages and sections, spo click through and have a look.

The Death Adder from BIGMANTOYS Unleashes Aug 26th

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Lee Burbridge at BIGMANTOYS shares with us deets for his newest release; THE DEATH ADDER! The third figure to be released in the Bigmantoys Golden-Axe tribute project, Death Adder is digitally sculpted and 3D printed in durable ABS plastic. Standing 22cm tall, and possessing five points of articulation, there are 4 variants available, each limited to 3 a piece! Fully painted Death Adder classic

"a moment of sorrow" by ink_visuals for bearly, a custom toy show with strangecattoys

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A photo posted by Rob Ramirez (@ink_visuals) on Aug 18, 2016 at 5:55pm PDT San Francisco-based customiser ink visuals (IG @ink_visuals / Shop) shares with us images of a custom he had done, for Strangecat Toys’ “Bearly” group custom show - scheduled for a Sept 2nd display and sale. Titled “a moment of sorrow” - the custom is based off the holiday dia de los Muertos (an aesthetic seen in all of

The Sucklord on Nameless.tv

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Meet The Sucklord: The New York City artist who makes bootleg action figures, in this short docu (Directed by Joey Garfield), where he talks his craft, in-between sanding-and-sanding-and-sanding his resin figures! You think the figures appear smooth miraculously out of the pot? I'd imagine tons of sanding goes into them, before they reach your toy-collector hands, yeh? He is one of my

Cancan Ignited Release from Coarse and Rotofugi (8.22)

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The brand-new Cancan Ignited exclusive vinyl toy made its debut at last weekend’s opening of Coarse’s Cold Ways show at Rotofugi. If you weren’t lucky enough to pick up the GID version of this fanciful bird at the gallery, then Monday’s (8.22) the day you should have circled on your...

Gotta Love Arts and Crafts Blogs

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I just love handmade arts & crafts and craft blogs. Don't you?

Since 2006 I've posted about the best artist and crafters blogs in my Top Blogs By Crafters blog as a tribute to all the wonderful artist and crafters blogs there are. Since then I have seen many blogs come and go. I'm always sad to see a blog that I like go, but I'm thrilled when I find another one and love telling you about all the wonderful art, hobby, craft, and handmade items blogs that I find so you'll know about them,too.

I've been so busy the last few years I haven't really been able to tell you about all the amazing arts and crafts blogs I've found over the last few years.  I do, however, follow them through different online services and decided it was about time to tell you about some of those that I follow by posting about them on my Top Blogs By Crafters blog

I'm interested in all sorts of blogs covering art, crafts, sewing, knitting, needlepoint, designing, woodworking and woodcrafts, painting, illustration, storytelling, cross-stitch, free craft articles, tutorials, doll making, folk art, primitives, country crafts, mixed media, altered art, collage and decoupage, abstract art, scrapbooking, e-products (like e-patterns, e-books, e-printables or printables, e-zines and tutorials) crazy quilting, quilting, vintage crafts, Victorian crafts, shabby chic crafts, beading, gardening, food crafts, cooking and recipes, candle making, Americana crafts, holiday crafts, animal crafts, wool and needle felting, textile  art, applique, basket making, abstract art, contemporary art, creative embroidery, watercoloring, wearable art, ribbon crafts, crewel, decorative painting, crochet, digital art, graphic art, dried and silk floral design, fiber art, weaving, wedding crafts, baby crafts, fragrance crafts, gourd painting, home decor, paper crafts, jewelry making, lamp making, rug making and rug hooking, penny rug crafts, soap making, stamping and rubber stamping, stenciling, tie-dying, pottery, handbag making, purse making, tote making, pocketbook making, polymer and paper-clay, paper mache, potpourri, woodland crafts, seasonal crafts, special occasion crafts, craft video's, craft podcasts, crazy quilting, sculpting, nature crafts, angels, fairies, children's crafts, tatting, alpacas, assemblage, baby crafts, art journals, card making, colonial crafts, dyeing, embellishing, embossing, embroidery and needlework, encaustic art, ephemera, fabric and textile art, glass crafts, gifts, historical crafts, how-to's, machine embroidery, leather crafts, macrame, amigurumi, miniatures, mosaics, origami, ornaments, patchwork, punchneedle, recycling and repurposing, refinishing and restoring, spinning, steampunk, silversmithing, stitchery, storytelling, wood carving, online craft classes, art dolls, etc. so I tend to follow blogs that cover these subjects.

So, if you are a professional artist or crafter covering the subjects above and have a blog please let me know. Or, if you just have a hobby or have a love of and passion for crafting and you have a blog then I want to know about you, too.

If you are a crafter, sewer, woodworker, artist, designer, graphic artist, doll maker, painter, scrapbooker, photographer, fabric designer, needle-worker, knitter, stamper,mixed media artist or anyone involved with making or selling arts & crafts and you have an active and frequently updated "family-friendly" blog please let us know.

Let's Give Thanks For Fall, Pumpkin, Pilgrims, Silk Florals and Thanksgiving Season Decorations Free E-Books and E-Patterns

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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for giving thanks, family gatherings, pumpkin pie and decorations. As a crafter I just love decorating for the Fall and Thanksgiving holiday season.

If you do, too, you'll be happy to know that we have several free e-patterns and e-books for creating adorable Fall and Thanksgiving decorations.  Just click the links below.  Enjoy!














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Doktor A for #Creaturegeddon 2016 & Launch of Copper Creeps Series 3

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Doctor A at Creaturegeddon in Watford, London (“a fairly new UK convention for lovers of creature design and monster make-up”) with a table filled with awesomeness, including his Copper Creeps, and the launch of Series 3 (*Copper Creeps Series 3 "Metal" Open Edition @ £40.00)! Also available are painted one-of-a-kind Cooper Creeps (unsold ones will be listed online after the event), and this

Back-to-School Shopping Only at Halfway Mark Despite Early Start, NRF Says

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According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, the average family with children in grades K-12 has completed almost half (48 percent) of their shopping as of early August, slightly down from last year (50 percent). According to the survey, only 13 percent of families with children in grades [...]

#LIFEISNOW ”AD.VEXX ver.L.I.N" from Hands in Factory x Rio Kairyu On Pre-Order Now!

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South Korean art toy / design studio HANDS IN FACTORY, in collaboration with well known bag brand; RIO KAIRYU - presents the “LIFE IS NOW” Project - featuring Surfer AD.VEXX ver.L.I.N! Previously teased, we now have MORE images to share, of the 6-inch tall resin figure that will come along with a miniature bag (for the figure itself), AND as well they’ll come packaged in a life-sized bag to

Miss Amour and Powder Puff Poppy Parker Dolls

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I was pretty shocked that I won the lottery opportunity to purchase these new Poppy Parker dolls.


You can probably venture a guess as to why I would feel that way. 

They arrived yesterday and I shot a few iPhone pictures. I will not be deboxing them as I plan to trade them if I see something from the Fashion Royalty convention that I want. Or, if someone makes me an offer I can't refuse...

They are lovely and if I were a Poppy Parker collector I would be thrilled to add them to my collection. They come in adorable window boxes and make pretty displays even without being out of the box. Hooray for those who don't debox.


Miss Amour's pink gown is delightfully frilly and feminine. She comes with a perfume bottle. I originally thought that I'd keep this gown as PP's clothes do fit Monogram dolls of which I have several.

Powder Puff comes with a cute white teddy bear and a diary and is dressed in a frothy bedtime lingerie set.

Both dolls were $120. each plus postage.




Here are two IT promo shots for reference:





set database: LEGO 10252 volkswagen beetle

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set database: LEGO 10252 volkswagen beetle



















image courtesy of brickmerge
set number: 10252
set name: volkswagen beetle
theme: creator expertsculptures
year: 2016
pieces: 1167
price: us$100
minifig: none
come with a volkswagen beetle.
modelled after the most famous volkswagen beetle car.
the car has an azure blue color scheme, curved fenders, white rims, distinctive hubcaps, round headlights, wing mounted turn signals, an openable hood, an openable trunk, openable doors, a 4 cylinder air cooled engine, a beige colored interior, a dashboard, a steering wheel and tiltable front and back seats.
the car measure 5” (15cm) high, 11” (29cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.
overall design is great.
must have for volkswagen beetle lovers.
collector item.
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What's Shipping For The Week Of August 24, 2016

"Lots" of Great Steiff Selections On Offer At Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion's September Sales Event!

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There's nothing like a fine Steiff auction to get the Steiff collecting community talking!  
And many of the excellent selections from Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion's sale in Germany on September 3rd indeed are causing tongues to wag. It is very exciting when extraordinary Steiff rarities, like the Dicky couple (lot #180, opening bid of 1,500 euro) or the stork holding a basket of babies (lot #188, opening bid of 280 euro), come to light after many years.  In addition to these headliners, this sale also offers many other truly noteworthy items.  Here are three possible "sleepers" that caught Steiffgal's eye. 

This first auction selection sticks out of the crowd like a black sheep. Here we have lot #9, an all black Rocky wild goat. He is cataloged as... "Rocky, ibex, with button, chest label and cloth tag label, No. is halfway torn off, height: 29 cm, length: 25 cm." Bidding for him starts at 30 euro.

Let's shed some light on this black beauty. He is clearly a version of Steiff's beloved "Rocky Capricorn." This impressively horned goat was made as part of Steiff's "Zodiac" series of animals. Standard line Rocky goats are standing, unjointed, and made from tan mohair plush. Their faces are detailed with black and green slit pupil eyes, light brown airbrushing highlights, and a simple black and brown hand embroidered nose. The smallest version has felt ears, while the larger versions have mohair ears lined in felt.  Clearly, this pattern's headlining feature is its most impressive oversized horns.  The smallest Rocky goats have double thick felt horns, while the larger versions have fully dimensional, seamed felt horns.  Standard line Rocky appeared in the line from 1963 through 1976 in 14, 22, and 28 cm.  


It is Steiffgal's best guess that this unusually colored example up for sale is a sample or prototype of the standard line 28 cm Rocky in black mohair; or perhaps it was produced in very limited quantities as a special order or as part of a display.  Ibex goats indeed can be all black in real life, so this pattern does have some basis in nature.

It's so easy to grin and bear it when it comes to this second auction highlight. Here we have lot #53, a Steiff bear in the form of the well known (at least in Germany) Bärenmarke brand logo. He is cataloged as... "Bärenmarke" bear, with button, chest label and cloth tag label, cloth tag label is halfway torn, 1960, advertising figure, 38 cm, otherwise good condition."  Bidding for him starts at 180 euro.

So who is this smiling sweetie? "Bear Brand" is a well known German company that produces a large line of milk and cream products. Bärenmarke specializes in shelf-stable dairy items, especially those that are sterilized, condensed, concentrated, dried, or prepared in a way that does not require refrigeration.  Bärenmarke started in 1921 selling evaporated milk; today the company and its logo have a 96% brand recognition rate in Germany. Given the company's name, trademark, and location, it is no surprise at all that Steiff would bring its delightful logo to life!  

And what makes this Bärenmarke bear rise to the top? His delightful presentation - with many parallels to Steiff's beloved "Teddy Baby" pattern - is certainly a draw. He was manufactured for one year only, in 1960, which adds to his rarity and appeal. Given his era of production, he should generate some nostalgia, especially for collectors who are in their 40's, 50's, and 60's and grew up consuming Bärenmarke products. And he is made from wool plush, at a time in the company's history when few items were produced from this durable material. Far more items in the 1930's through early 1950's were made from this distinctly "old fashioned" looking cloth.

This final auction selection is truly the cat's meow. Here we have lot #276, an utterly charming crouching cat on a velvet pincushion. It is cataloged as... "cat Tabby, '20s, lying on a pin-cushion, 12 cm x 12 cm, with button, velvet good, mohair except of minimally places in good condition." Bidding for this item starts at 240 euro.

Sew, what's the story with this great pincushion? As far as Steiffgal can tell, this particular example does not appear in any of the standard Steiff reference books. However, Steiff has a great and long tradition of putting some of its most appealing, smaller editions - especially cats and dogs - on mohair or velvet cushions since the turn of last century and then calling the item a "pincushion." This particular example appears to be made from the company's adorable "Tabby" kitten, who was produced in 8 sizes ranging from 5 to 20 cm from 1928 through 1935. She is on a green, trimmed cushion which is typical in design to other Steiff cushions of the period; these appeared in velvet and mohair over time.   

Following that thread, it is safe to assume that this rarity will have many collectors feline groovy. Cats have always held a special place in the heart of Steiff lovers everywhere. Her size and appearance are irresistible. And pincushions like this so seldom come onto the secondary market - collectors may recall the Fluffy cat on a pincushion that sold for over $7,000 at a James D. Julia toy sale in 2014. This Fluffy is pictured here on the left. Although this Tabby's condition is not as good as Fluffy's, she's still a mighty fine addition to any Steiff collector's meow mix.

Steiffgal hopes this review of upcoming Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion auction highlights has generated a-lot-a interest in this upcoming sale. To see the entire online catalog, please click here.   

Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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