Tomopop Exclusive: Dark Horse's No Ordinary Love bust

24 minutes ago - 10:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

It's no secret that the Tomoteam are fans of the work of Camilla d'Errico. So we're proud to be the first place in the world to be revealing Camilla d'Errico and Dark Horse's No Ordinary Love bust! As you might have guessed, this bust is based off of Camilla's "No Ordinary Love" painting, which was featured in Dark Horse's published art book of Camilla’s work, Femina and Fauna.

The bust itself will be a June release and stands 8 inches tall by 5 inches wide. The sculptwork, supervised along with the paintwork by Camilla, was done with help from the talented folks at Gentle Giant. Each bust will be packaged in a full-color collector box with a certificate of authenticity. Just looking at the finished product, though ... it really looks great! The detail is immense and more importantly, the paintwork is definitely the same as Camilla's style.

The No Ordinary Love bust will make its public debut at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City for Toy Fair 2012. It will limited to only 950 pieces worldwide, but you can get a sneak peek of it in our gallery. Check back for more with our Toy Fair coverage next week, and let us know what you think in the comments!

MegaHouse summons more GCC Persona 4 mini figures

1 hour ago - 9:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Jonathan Tubbs

Have you had enough Persona 4, yet? Well, tough! Hold still while MegaHouse shoves more down your throat! The company is up to the fourth set of their Game Characters Collection Mini series involving the cast of Persona 4. Cripes, MegaHouse! That's 22 mini figures from this title and with the new set, we're up to 30 and that's excluding the secret figures. Granted there are a many of duplicates if you factor in they are practically the same with and without glasses.

The Game Characters Collection Mini Persona 4 Re:MIX+2nd BOX includes eight figures some old and some new. The biggest change in this collection is the inclusion of the Persona of the heroes from the game, Izanagi, Konohana Sakuya, Jiraiya, and Take-Mikazuchi. Characters being re-released for this set are the Protagonist and Yosuke with their glasses. For the first time both Yukiko and Kanji will be released with glasses on though these have been released before without. Lastly, joining this crew will be Margaret. If Margaret is in the set, does that mean Igor is the secret figure? Would be swanky.

It's awesome that Persona 4 is getting all this merch finally but I feel like it may be getting to be a bit overboard. But I guess that's because my social link with the game isn't at a high level like it was when it was released. Really, it just boils down to me wanting a Persona 3 Fuuka figure instead. To the fans who want more and more from this title, you can pre-order a box of 12 figures for a retail price of ¥5,400. You can summon these heroes and their Persona when they are released in May, 2012.

[Pre-order HobbyLink Japan | Hobby Search | AmiAmi]

Dragatomi's Year of the Dragon show opens Saturday!

2 hour ago - 8:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Rio McCarthy

Here to celebrate the year of the dragon, Dragatomi will be hosting the opening of their 'Year of the Dragon' group art show on Saturday, February 11th. It is an open platform show, allowing artists to choose any medium they wanted, as long as they stuck with the dragon theme. There are going to be some incredible pieces in both 2D, and 3D, from a great list of artists.

This show's artists include: Jared Konopitski, Carson Catlin, Daneil Fleres, Gatchabert, KingQuan, Jeremiah Ketner, Chris Ryniak, John 'Spanky' Stokes, Jay222, DrilOne, Leecifer, Jackie Gallagher, Helena Garcia, Betso, Chauskoskis, LilJapan, PodgyPanda, Skinner, Philip Lumbang, Ritzy Periwinkle, J*RYU and Valleydweller. The opening for the show is at 7 p.m. on February 11th, so be sure to swing by and check it out. The pieces will be on display until March 3rd, 2012. Check out the Dragatomi Blog for more information.

[Kinda NSFW] - All awesome! Lady Butterfly Cherry Edition

4 hours ago - 6:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Rio McCarthy

What could be better for Valentine's Day than these beautiful Lady Butterfly Cherry edition figures? These resin figures look incredible on their own, and with their new cherry blossom motif, they look even more beautiful. Aiko is just all around remarkable to me, so to see her work with Tomenosuke to release this piece just makes my day.

While the figure itself is a basic light pink, Lady Aiko herself has hand-painted the translucent wings. They have several beautiful shades of pink that all work well together to make the figure stand out. This is definitely a piece I wish I could get my hands on.

[via Vinyl Pulse]

Alison Perez, customs, and Zukies - Oh my!

6 hours ago - 4:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Rio McCarthy

Alison Perez has been a busy girl with creating customs and several new Zukies. Within the gallery you can see a recap of several of the recent pieces she's made, starting with the most recent which is 'I Love Pandas'. He was created using a Horselington, and apparently loves pandas so much he had to kill one! Poor panda...

There are also several Zukies still available ranging from the adorable Valentines Zukie to the Zukie's World crew, and more. The Zukies are mostly marked at US$60 each, while the I Love Pandas custom is US$100. Several of these pieces are still available in the Zukie_ART Online Store, as well as a lot of adorable prints of the Zukie characters as well. Be sure to check them out, as these limited items are sure to disappear before you know it!

More Mahiru pre-orders via Proovy's newest Chara Many set

8 hours ago - 2:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

So Nendoroid Mahiru wasn't enough to satisfy your craving? FIIIIINE. I guess we'll have to add in a side of mini figures from Proovy's Chara Many Series! The Inami's Mortal Blow! Bodekore Set features six figures (much like the previous Aoi Yamada set), specifically the following: a "critical move" face, panicked face, crying face, smiling face, shy face and heart-pounding face. There are two basic body types for the 6 cm figures as well: one with Mahiru serving, tray in hand, and one with her punching.

Like her big sister, these smaller Mahirus are coming in July (I still maintain late June really equals July) and they'll be ¥3,600 at retail. So you can have one Mahiru ... or an army of Mahirus. Tough choice, huh?

[Pre-order at HobbyLink Japan | Hobby Search | Amiami]

Boys, keep back from Nendoroid Inami Mahiru's pre-order

9 hours ago - 1:00 AM on 02.09.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

We got a preview of her on Monday, but as promised, Nendoroid Inami Mahiru from Working!! is open for pre-order! As mentioned, she comes with a smiling face, embarrassed face, shouting face along with the accompanying punching arm and action effect part of Souta's silhouette, a second action effect part, a set of arms held close to her to go with her embarrassed expression and the "Magic Hand" so she can kind of overcome her fear of men. Kind of. And oh my gosh: that shot of Mahiru hiding behind the wall in the Waganaia playset is ******* adorable.

You'll see her in late June (read as: July) for ¥3,620 at retail. So, ladies and gentlemen, will you be employing Mahiru and her fear of guys in your collection?

[Pre-order at HobbyLink Japan | Hobby Search | Amiami]

Madoka Magica Witch Collection returns for an encore

11 hours ago - 11:00 PM on 02.08.2012   |   Natalie Kipper

Those witches of Puella Magi Madoka Magica might be just as popular as Madoka and her friends. The first run of Movic's Color Collection Puella Magi Madoka Magica Witch Collection sold out mighty quick back in Dec. 2011. Now the re-release is available for pre-order. I'd imagine these will sell just as fast as the initial release, so if this sounds at all tempting, I would recommend pouncing on it.

There are eight figures in the set. Before you ask, no, Walpurgisnacht is not one of the characters included. But, hey, they have both versions of Charlotte. Consider me satisfied.

The Color Collection Puella Magi Madoka Magica Witch Collection is available for pre-order now and set to ship in April. The eight piece set will cost ¥4000. 

[pre-order via JList | Hobby Search]

Choice Cuts Labbit release party ... at a butcher's shop?

15 hours ago - 6:30 PM on 02.08.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

As you might remember, Kidrobot is rolling out a new Choice Cuts Labbit on Thursday, and what's a good release without a party? That's what will be happening Thursday night from 7:30 p.m. Pacific to 9 p.m. Pacific ... at a butcher shop?

Yes, Kidrobot will be having Frank Kozik at Lindy and Grundy (801 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.) Thursday evening for a release and signing. It seems oddly appropriate, and what's more, for the first 50 people who are in line ... they get sausage. Really. It should be an interesting night, so if you're a fan of Kozik or want to pick up this Labbit (and maybe some pork chops for dinner Friday night), then head on down!

Kidrobot launching two new figures, KidNeutron and Royale

16 hours ago - 6:00 PM on 02.08.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

Kidrobot's line of figures featuring its mascot will have two new releases coming in Feburary, per the Kidrobot blog. The two new figures are the graffiti-themed KidRoyale and space-themed KidNeutron, both feautring a similar colorway (the difference: KidNeutron has white, KidRoyale has silver) and the same basic design. KidRoyale comes with a spray can, and KidNeutron comes with a ray gun. That's it for accessories, sadly.

Both KidNeutron and KidRoyale are available Feb. 23 at the usual places: Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and select retailers worldwide. They'll be US$29.95 (£24; 27.80€) at retail. I'm not sure I want to pick up either, given that they don't seem to come with a whole lot ... but that color palette looks awfully familiar, doesn't it? Maybe they can make one with a little figma or Dunny and call it KidTomo ...

Monthly Megapixel: Trying new things

17 hours ago - 5:00 PM on 02.08.2012   |   Kristina Pino

Due to the contest clutter we had after all the giveaways this December, it seemed appropriate to skip January's Megapixel challenge. February isn't exempt though, so here's the run down:

Instead of assigning just one theme, after discussing it with some of your fellow community members in a c-blog, I've decided to give you a choice among a few themes and avoid forcing everyone to make an entry based around Valentines. This month, the themes to choose from are:  Black History Month, Valentines (pro or anti works), Make a Friend Day, Groundhog Day and Clean Out Your Computer Day. That's five themes to choose from, and all pretty easy, so I think you'll all do just fine! You have got from today, Feb. 8, until the end of the month, Feb. 29. That's three weeks!

For my usual spiels, some links to last month's entries, pictures and more (including prizes), click through and read on!

[header via Psycho Soldier from the forums]

The mighty Stegoforest emerges from the resin jungle

19 hours ago - 3:00 PM on 02.08.2012   |   Brian Szabelski

Jesse Narens (a.k.a. Ghost & Flower) has released a new resin figure by the name of Stegoforest. Yes, it is a bit what it sounds like: a stegosaurus that has trees growing on it. The 7-inch-long by 4-inch-high piece, sculpted by Beth Graves (who also sculpted Bwana Spoons' Sloth n' Moth and upcoming Tapir) is a dino from the late Jurassic period who "had an array of coniferous plants that grew from its back and are thought to have beenused as camouflage." Stegoforest has neck and front left foot articulation, and he has a 2.5-inch long companion in the form of the Battle Damaged Acorn Warrior.

You can pick up a Stegoforest at Jesse's Etsy shop for US$65 or a Battle Damaged Acorn Warrior for US$20. You can also check out some customs from the recent Stegoforest show, currently open through the end of the month at Grass Hut Gallery (400 NW Couch St., Portland, Ore.). If you happen to like Stegoforest or the Acorn Warrior, let us know in the comments!