Several months ago, for our Tomopop "DO WANT" feature, I went out on a limb and said that I wanted everything from a certain shop in Hong Kong. Well, I guess I should go into more detail sooner or later, so here's a closer lo...
| Chris Seto |
If you consider yourself a bit of a doll fan or even if you're just a little curious, there's a place in Hong Kong which you should check out. Hidden (and I mean REALLY hidden) in the 18th floor of a very nondescript building...
| Chris Seto |
Earlier this month, Rotofugi played host to the opening of Ferg's Squadt Assembly show, featuring both custom Squadts and the chance to build your own Squadt. We didn't get to make it out to the opening, but while I was in to...
| Brian Szabelski |
It is release parties like the one for the Bartholomew Punchyface plush that really make me love living in Los Angeles. The event took place over in the Little Osaka area at the Giant Robot gallery a.k.a. GR2. Both Luke ...
| Natalie Kipper |
When us Western folks think about figure scenes in the East, we tend to invariably end up thinking about two main places. The place where they all came from, Japan and probably the second-largest community in the area, Singap...
| Chris Seto |
It may have been a while since part one of our coverage for Cavey's American Cousins, a pop-up art show that took place on November 10, but that doesn't make the event's custom Cavey toys any less awesome. Last time, we ...
| Natalie Kipper |
For the last couple of weeks, we had been leading up to the Cavey's American Cousins pop-up gallery, the first show for the brand in the United States. Each of the handmade plushes in the show were designed by American artist...
| Natalie Kipper |
Saturday, September 22, 2012, marked the first My Little Pony convention that I was able to attend. Silly Filly Con was held in Overland Park, Kansas, and it was a great time filled with all kinds of pony cuteness. We had the...
| Rio McCarthy |
Last Sunday was another one of those times I felt extremely fortunate to live in Los Angeles. Why? Close proximity to Disneyland aside, Uglydoll and Giant Robot held a 10th birthday celebration for the very first Uglydoll, Wa...
| Natalie Kipper |
Previously, we gave you a tour around Toy Art Galley on the opening night for its new gallery show, My Little Pony Project, and showcased 6 of the 25 artists participating in the event. So, what about the other 19? Well, hold your horses, err, ponies. We have the remainder of the toys here for your viewing pleasure. Hit the jump to check out the incredibly epic toys from the show!
| Natalie Kipper |
This last Saturday marked the opening of the My Little Pony Project 2012, an art exhibit of custom My Little Pony figures that took up four stores on Los Angeles's Melrose Avenue. Twenty-five big name artists made one-of-a-ki...
| Natalie Kipper |
The final location in our grand circle tour of Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, Calif., sits a bit farther away from JapanLA, Munky King, and Kidrobot. If you are into the toy show scene, there is no doubt you have heard of it. The store is none other than Toy Art Gallery! Hit the jump to check out the store!
| Natalie Kipper |