There’s few things more nauseating than seeing road kill wiped out on the side of the road. Even worse, trying to dodge it while it’s in the middle of your bike lane. That’s why it takes someone truly messed up to envision Road Kill Toys, a plush take on the most unbearable and disgusting driving […]
2
Sep
Stuffed animals that have been squashed, trampled & killed
17
Aug
Huck Gee brings the Samurai to life, one blind box at a time
Artist Huck Gee, a native of the UK but currently based in San Francisco, is well known for the work he does with Asian pop art. His work has been released through Kidrobot numerous times in the past, and his latest creation is sure to be a hot ticket for collectors of limited edition toys. […]
12
Jul
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, a Lego fanboy just had a seizure and passed out
Fans of That 70’s Show will remember Eric Forman’s love for all things Star Wars — his constant fantasies revolving around Donna as Leia and the many comparisons he made between himself and Luke Skywalker. Had he had his hands on this mega fanboy toy, he’d be in Star Wars heaven forever…or at least until […]
28
Jun
Just don't drop it in water... you know what that does to vinyl
If you grew up in the 1980’s you probably wished Steven Spielberg were a family friend. Sure the man helmed such Hollywood classics as Jaws, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, etc, but it was his work crafting unbearably lovable characters in E.T. and Gremlins that made kids go bonkers. Aaah, Gremlins — who […]
The newest addition to the Kidrobot line-up is the Sarge Plush by Frank Kozik. The mustachioed Monger should be treated like any other plush toy: First with care, then with a slight tint of anger at the one you intend to throw it at. The green toy is a little taller than one foot and […]
27
May
The tale of two friends flying a kite... in vinyl toy format
Whether it’s their “Eyes of Fear” Fiberglass Busts, or their False Friends and different Blackout Editions, or PAW! Bust and Jaws Loser, Coarse always puts out vinyl figures and toys that make us want to break the piggybank to go out and acquire. The latest from the toy makers is the beautifully nostalgic Casting Shadows […]
13
May
Europe’s flagship W opens in London, but can the transatlantic cool of the brand be translated?
The second edition of our Checking In series, Lost In A Supermarket’s quest to cover all things we hold most dear (see our review of the gleaming new Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Hong Kong). In this review we jump continents from Hong Kong’s Ritz — now the highest hotel in the world — to the W Hotel […]
2
May
The hell of war comes home
A commentary on the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the waves of American veterans returning from tours of duty in Iraq. These toy soldiers — an obvious twist on the ubiquitous green plastic soldiers kids play with the world over — are an art project titled Casualties of War. As creators Dorothy write: “The […]
