Cronic Asu Zyurai Battle One-Off

I was very lucky to score one of these Cronic! one-offs first shown on this post. This figure has everything I love about toys: it's painted clear vinyl with pinstriping and it has accessories and weapons. What's not to love? It probably didn't need the blood splatter, but I suppose that's what makes it battled damaged. I think I would have preferred just some wear and tear on the shield. In any case, it's beautiful...

Itokin Park One-Off Mikazukin

While were on the topic of Itokin Park, now is good a time as any to show off the One-Off Mikazukin I scored at the Itokin Park Show at Super 7 a couple of months ago. What makes this score so sweet is that I really wanted one of these Mikazukin "flag" customs when I first spied it at SDCC last year. Sadly, they were only 5 and sold by lottery. If the line and attendance of the Super 7 show is any indication, Itokin Park is becoming one of the most popular Japanese artists around.

The Mikazukin is my favorite Itokin Park character, yet I can't figure out why I like him so much. He's really much too cute for my collection and has these silly kewpie doll arms. But I think the simplicity and clean lines portray a deep coolness found in other toys by guys like Tim Biskup, Touma and Gargamel.

LASH x Itokin Park Lucha Bear!!

The prolific LASH posted a few one-offs from his upcoming run of Itokin Park Lucha Bears. If the Limited Run are anything like these guys, fans will be in for a treat. I'm a huge LASH fan so i'm gonna have to try and get my hands on one of these customs while waiting for the limited run.



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If you haven't already, you still have a slim chance to get the last two production Lucha Bear colorways:

Kuso Designer Toys Exclusive



Future Plastik Exclusive

House of Secret: The Secret Base Exhibition

The famed Secret Base Vault which contained every single Secret Base figure ever made is being re-produced for the first time at an exhibition at Paradise Toyland in Taipei. The show begins April 24th and will run through May 3rd. Along with the show will be two exclusive releases:

Pushead "Aye Matey Thar be OZOBOZO" Skull Pirate







Clear Usugrow Salvation Ink with gold print.







Thanks to the very considerate folks at Paradise Toyland, you can order these two exclusives by following these handy instructions:

Dear overseas customers,

We will start taking mail order from 2009/04/27 13:30 (Taiwan Time).Please e-mail your information to the address below. We do NOT take PRE-ORDER. Please DO NOT send your ORDER until April 27th.

-NAME
-ADDRESS
-PRODUCT NAME that you would like to purchase

prds.toyland@msa.hinet.net

We will reply you with the shipping estimate as soon as we check the inventory.
Payment should be sent by PAYPAL.

We send the items via UPS express. Shipping Fee will be charged on each purchase.

Paradise Toy Land is NOT responsible for any custom duty or import taxes charged on your purchases.

If you had any question, please feel free to e-mail us.
prds.toyland@msa.hinet.net

Vinyl Junkies Vatundoo Custom Toy Show!!

Vinyl Junkies custom Vatundoo Toy Show opened last week and they were kind enough to send me shots of the show. Looked like an amazing event with some crazy custom Vatundoos...! I was honored to be invited to participate in the show, but as you can see, my kit bashing was no match for the artistry on display...! The master Paul Kaiju was also invited! The show was held at the now infamous Kaiju Blue Gallery which seems to be hosting all the cool toy shows of late! Thank You Vinyl Junkies!!















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Check out how each piece of the Vatundoo is cut and sewn back together!



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Imiri Sakabasira





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Kaiju Blue logo by MOGraphixx