Kaws vs Pushead Artist Proof!!

Kaws vs Pushead Artist Proof. Everytime I look at this figure, I see something new. Simply amazing. All I can say is Thank YOU!!

Pushead Skull Captain Red: SDCC 2008!!!

Here is Pushead's production Skull Captain from SDCC08. Produced by Secret Base, It's one of my favorite Captains due to the red hair and beautiful green contrasting clothing. It's quite amazing the paint applications that can be achieved in the factory. Although it's a "Production" figure, it was still hand-painted by someone very talented!

Custom M1 Go Matango by Matt Walker, Dead Presidents Design!!

Here is another custom by Matt Walker of Dead Presidents Designs. Matango by M1 Go. There is some controversy over Matt and whether or not he is simply applying his customs skills on something he knows nothing about. And that his paint application gives no regard to the form or sculp of the actual toy itself. I couldn't disagree more. When I look at this toy painted by Matt, I see the utmost respect given to the designers of the toy. The use of the metallic paints, flake and shading enhance the sculp and make one look at this Mushroom monster in a way you might not have otherwise. To each his own, but I really find it hard to be believe that anyone could see this toy and not think it's simply beautiful.

Prepare to be Invaded: Toygraph Space Troopers!!!

The latest object of desire is the Toygraph Space Trooper. First seen at a toy show a few months ago, Space Trooper fever is just getting started. It looks like Toygraph may have a hit on their hands. The first five versions were sold out in 20 seconds and yours truly has only recently been able to acquire a special overseas version shown below. Rumors are that we are about to be invaded with a ton of different versions to satiate demand. This begs the question: is that a good idea? Toy collectors are a fickle bunch and if you give them too much of what they want too soon, they are easily bored. It's a fine line, but bombarding the market with five different colorways in a month is probably not advised. We have yet to see the onslaught from Toygraph, but i'm sure they have been in this business long enough to know how to keep a good thing coming.

For me personally, the size, the humanoid/robotic characteristics are win/win. Combine this with endless permutations using weapons, helmets, heads and suits and I think Toygraph can keep it fresh for a long time coming. At least enough time for me to build an army of 100 or so...lol. Some pictures via the Toygraph blog....





This guy with the red eyes in one of the earliest...









The came this awesome trio with the different weapons. I still need to get these guys, but I believe only 30 sets were made.









Here is a sneak peek at the Captain of the soon-to-be-released "Platoon" which comes with five Space Troopers...



Here is one of the Platoon with a new Sword Arm...



Here are the rest of the Platoon...I like them, but not sure about the yellow...



And here is my lone Space Trooper. He's wondering when the rest of the guys are going to show up. He's got the GID head with Blue Eyes which is the overseas version. In a few weeks at Super Festival in Japan, there will be a new Astro Zombies version of the Space Trooper released. Beyond that, I hear rumor of even more Troopers on the way!!!

Bwana Spoons Custom Itokin Park Kawadouji!!

Without warning, these little resin gems showed up on Bwana Spoons website last week and were snapped up in a second. Itokin Park send 10 of these little resin figures called Kawadouji to Bwana to customize. Sadly, yours truly missed these little guys by a mile.