Milo Gets a Vinyl! ENCORE TOY CO. Teams with Descendents

Rockabilia.com, the largest online indie US retailer of licensed band merch, has joined forces with boutique timepiece company Vannen Watches on a new venture called Encore Toy Com.

Frankie Blydenburgh (co-owner of Rockabilia) and David Stowe (owner of Vannen) have both spent years working with bands and artists through their respective companies. From tiny indie artists to stadium juggernauts, they’ve worked with nearly every band you’ve ever heard of and used their unique talents to help artists create and distribute high-quality merch for their fans. And with Encore Toy Company they’ll be working together to create collectible figures designed and inspired by your favorite musical icons.

NYCC 2022: Handmade By Robots Pushes the Cuteness Boundaries

They've got visible stitching, but they aren't stitched. They've got squishy-looking bodies, but they remain squishless! They've got little buttons for eyes and yet, IT'S ALL AN ILLUSION!! Everything about "Handmade By Robots" adorable creations screams "craft project", but it's all just a super clever art style used to make vinyl pop culture figures that no one ever thought of before. ..well..except for Sack Boy. Since we first spotted them at a Toy Fair booth many years ago, the company has grown into its own and boasts a wide array of characters you'd never think of making cute..from Robocop to Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs. Amazing. Check out everything Meghan Lee saw at their booth at New York Comic Con...

Mondo's Multiple Monsters Making Moves

Did you SEE Mondo's Iron Giant?? Did you SEE Mondo's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?? Then you'll celebrate with me when Mondo sends updates on a stack of MONSTER vinyl news. From famous kaiju to Marvel monstrosities... artist creature creations to classic city killers, our wallets are in for a wild ride.

PULGASAURI - The Beast Unleashed (and he's big Big BIG!)

The Big Beast from the North is back, and he's bigger than ever!!! To cap off the month of Pulgasauri, we've got the biggest and baddest version yet... 12 towering inches tall! We're super excited about this one and wanted to share the process it took to bring the small and large Pulgasauri soft vinyl figures to life.

But before we talk about the big boy, let's take a look at the smaller 8" figures that kicked things off in February.

Holiday Rampage: The Godzilla 65th Birthday Celebration Capsule Collection

We can deny it ...no longer. We're now about waist high in PEEK Holiday buying times with sales being thrust in our faces at a rate of 1 per hour. Your very good friends at Idle Hands will do our best to show you the geekiest of all these offerings and maybe show you some gear, books, mystery whatchamacallits and collectibles you didn't even know existed. To be sure, we will get distracted by shiny things and the jingling of keys while we attempt this mammoth undertaking, but that's why you love us. SO..off we go, kicking things off with Kidrobot, the artsy, brightly colored cousin of plastics powerhouse NECA Toys, who bring us news that Kaiju are still "IN" this season...

Kidrobot's Aggretsuko Medium Art Figures

Calling all Aggretsuko fans! Everyone’s favorite introverted red panda who’s just trying to get through the work day is available from Kidrobot now in two medium art figures. Frustrated with her thankless office job, Retsuko copes with her daily struggles by belting out death metal karaoke after work. Aggretsuko has quickly skyrocketing in popularity thanks to her ability to tap into real-world problems with a uniquely millennial point of view captured perfectly in an aggressive yet relatable character. The full Kidrobot x Aggretsuko collection will be dropping throughout the year, just in time for Season 2 of the Aggretsuko series on Netflix.

WETA Expands Mini Epics Vinyl Figure Line with Battle Angel Alita, Planet of the Apes and District 9

With an explosion of excited fans and a generous serving of subversive humour, Weta Workshop unveiled its first foray into the world of pop culture vinyls at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. The response to our merry band of Middle-earthlings – Frodo Baggins, Gollum, Gimli, Moria Orc and Uruk-hai Berserker – was immediate: WE WANT MORE MINI EPICS!

Which got us here at the Workshop thinking. What other EPIC worlds could we deliver to film fans and collectors of cool stuff across the globe?

Let’s start with the basics, we said.  We’re tackling the A-team: Apes, Aliens, and Angels! We’ve grown the MINI EPICS family to include not only more figures from The Lord of the Rings, but your favourite characters from Planet of the Apes, District 9, and Alita: Battle Angel – each figure as highly stylised as the next.

Mondo Reveals Iron Giant, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Hitchcock Toys

Prepare for your weekly toygazm. Mondo is doing toys! The launch of figures for The Iron Giant, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Alfred Hitchcock are Mondo's first foray into toy collectibles, with the subjects and diversity of design reflecting Mondo's unique passions. The initial offerings include replicas as well as toys from artist-based designs, which can be previewed at San Diego Comic-Con in Mondo's booth (#835).

Toys join Mondo's growing list of pop culture passions in posters, vinyl, gallery events, VHS and apparel. "I am so pumped to announce toys! We've been working on this in secrecy for a year and now it's time to let you guys know about it. We'll be focusing on existing properties that we love as well as working with artists to bring their own creations to life. This is a new area for us, but I resist the term 'expansion' since the goal for Mondo has always been to be a place where artists and designers can work to have their visions realized, whether that's through posters, gallery shows, vinyl, apparel or now toys," said Mondo CEO Justin Ishmael.

Artist Eric So Takes on Marv of Sin City

The masters of two mediums come together with an all-new, limited-edition vinyl figure of Sin City’s beloved brute, Marv! This unique interpretation of Marv was created by Eric So, a master of modern design and a leader in the Hong Kong designer-toy movement. With the guidance of Frank Miller, So has sculpted a thirteen-inch vinyl figure that is unlike any that has come before it.

While best known for his groundbreaking toy designs, Eric So is also an accomplished designer in many other areas, such as men’s fashion and accessories. He is a legend in his native Hong Kong, and has made a name for himself worldwide.

In the same spirit as his previous collaboration with Dark Horse (a vinyl figure of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy) or his Nike-commissioned statue of Michael Jordan, So favors a humorous and cartoonish approach over realism. While Marv is depicted in his customary trench coat, he has been transformed through Eric So’s unique approach to angles and features. Still, the influence of Frank Miller’s signature style shines through.

More Funko Mystery Minis: Walking Dead & Marvel Comics

At this point, I picture the Funko factory operating 24 hours a day, cranking out your geekiest heart's desire in the most ridiculously adorable format our tiny minds can handle without exploding. Today, Funko adds to their tiny format army with more Mystery Minis, specifically designed to add the frustration of blind box packaging to your already taxed cranium. Evil, evil Funko.

Marvel Universe Mystery Vinyl Mini-Figures: A fantastic first series of Mystery Mini’s featuring the Marvel characters. 16 figures to collect.

Funko's POP! Vinyl Teen Titans Go!

Funko's POP! Vinyl figure line contains enough characters to hold an adorable, yet tiny march through the streets of your nearest city and force traffic to a stand still. Now, Funko adds the Teen Titans GO! characters, which are practically all-too-cute vinyl toys already.

The next generation DC Comics heroes formed their own team - the Teen Titans - and these junior heroes are the latest additions to Funko's best-selling POP! Vinyl Figures line! Choose from versions of Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven, Robin, or Starfire as the urban-styled 3 3/4" figures that have proven so popular! Teen Titans, go! Collect all five! Window box packaging. (CLICK HERE to pre-order!) Hit the jump for images...

Kidrobot on Hedonismbot!

Kidrobot have been banging out some killer collectibles for The Simpsons and Futurama, blurring the lines between Art Toy and Geek Dream Come True. Now, Kidrobot kills a gaping hole in your Futurama collection with HEDONISMBOT!! Chocolate body spread sold seperately.

I apologize for nothing! How wonderfully decadent! A full 6-inch vinyl toy of everyone’s favorite pleasure seeking robot. How delightful.

Hedonismbot is a recurring character on Futurama. He is a robot modeled after an ancient roman hedonist, with the notable improvement of being his own triclinium (couch). He has a bowl of grapes with him at most times. He's made entirely of gold and was apparently built with taxpayer's money. Hedonismbot is in stores now.

The Funko Update: Assassin's Creed, Adventure Time, A Christmas Story & More

THE DOMINATION CONTINUES!! Funko's army of irresistibly cute marches on with new additions for your cartoon, video game and movie factions. Soon, the cute levels will be high enough to storm the nation's capital. VICTORY IN 2014!!!

First, a little announcement. One of the most unique and highly anticipated toys of San Diego Comic-Con 2013 was the pre-order and launch of Super7's™ ReAction Figures™ Alien™ line. From the "Lost Prototype" 2-pack and Early Bird Kit to the the full reveal of the final Alien™ ReAction figures™ , the collector community was in a frenzied state over this new "retro style" look of toys within the action figure community. At the same time, Funko's™ continued growth and expanding product line made it's San Diego Comic-Con booth one of the single most traveled spots of the entire convention. After years of sharing the same aisle together, Super7™ and Funko™ saw an incredible opportunity to leverage each other's unique business insights into a more strategic partnership. Beginning with the launch of the Highly anticipated Alien™ ReAction Figures™ and then several licenses to be announced soon,  both companies look to establish a firm collaborative footprint in the market with the ReAction Figures ™ line.

Who Watches the Watchmen Pop! Vinyl?

Funko continues their assimilation of all your pop culture loves with two icons of the comic book universe..namely Dr. Manhattan and Rorschach! Did you ever think we'd have adorable versions of characters from a such a serious comic series? I eagerly await Funko's Strangers in Paradise Pop! Vinyl line. Don't laugh!!  It could happen!!

The Watchmen get the stylized Pop! Vinyl treatment! This Watchmen Pop! Vinyl Figure series features the questionably-sane Rorschach and the god-like Dr. Manhattan from Watchmen as adorable stylized Pop! Vinyl Figures. Measures 3 3/4-inches tall.  

Watchmen Pop! Vinyl Figures are expected to drop the late second/ early third quarter of 2013.

He-Man Wobbles & Power Rangers Go POP!

Funko are at it again. We're just going to start calling them the Vinyl Borg, because they assimilate all your pop culture loves. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!! Alf..we are looking at you. Today, Funko drops us a line that they are ready to reveal the first of their long awaited Masters of the Universe pieces and surprised us with some killer Power Rangers POP! Vinyl to boot!

First up, we have the Masters of the Universe. He-man and his medieval and yet often high tech defenders of Eternia square off against the forces of Skeletor and his monstrous army of thugs. For years we've gotten a giant helping of action figures, vehicles and cartoons to further the mythos, so it seemed a no-brainer to immortalize the characters further in little plastic statues with bobbley heads. In past months, we were given teases that the Masters would join the ranks of the POP! Vinyl universe as well, and this still seems like a sure thing. There are a lot of licenses that get treatment in both lines, so hang tight for that announcement! For now, take a look at the Wacky Wobblers with He-Man, Orko, Skeletor and Beast Man, all available December 20th.

The Simpsons go POP!

Funko adds to their army of the irresistibly cute POP! Vinyl figures with the soulless eyes of a forgotten orphan with that jaundice gang from Springfield! It has been a very long time since someone did something new and interesting with the Simpsons license, so I'm sure this line of figures and plush is going to go over swimmingly.

Available this November, the 4 inch tall Simpsons POP! Vinyl line will include Homer, Marge, Bart and Krusty the Clown, retailing for about $10 a pop (pun intended). Just before that release, we'll see the launch of 7 inch tall Simpsons plush dolls with Krusty, Homer, Bart, Itchy and Scratchy! Look for them October 20th.

Vinylmation Realizing Disney Afternoon Toy Dreams

If you are just now hearing the word "Vinylmation" for the first time, never fear. You haven't missed the boat entirely, you are just late to the game! Vinylmation is Disney's entry into the world of vinyl art toys. The model is to make a form or shape and release it printed with a wide range of designs. For small companies, the high price point reflects the low number of pieces made for a series. It isn't that you are paying more for the exclusivity of the piece (though that helps ease the pain)...its largely the fault of the factory producing the toys setting the price higher with these lower runs. As time went on, I suppose people accepted the prices as a standard of their collecting, so now when a new company jumps into the ring, it doesn't matter if they have the resources to print items in larger numbers for less money. You're still going to pay 10 bucks for a 3 inch figure! THAT would be the downside.

On the upside, the figures are pretty damn cool and Disney, having a pool of incredible artists at their disposal, is making the most of their Mickey Mouse-like form utilizing characters from their animated worlds as well as original designs you can't help but gawk over. Among the must-have characters are the citizens of the Nightmare Before Christmas world, Chip and Dale, Pluto and a host of other characters in Nerd gear, a two figure set for Pete's Dragon, Kevin Flynn from the original Tron, a series for The Muppets (complete with Pigs in Space), a Star Wars series (Boba Mouse will be mine one day) and a whoooole series just for Disney Villains!! Now Disney finally took notice of all of our 80's cartoon favorites returning, and sometimes re-imagined and probably said to themselves..."Hey..Didn't we make some great shows back then?" Thus, the Disney Afternoon series was born.

The line kicks off with a 2 pack for Tale Spin; that odd show that answered the question "What if the characters from Jungle Book went out and got jobs?" Wackiness ensued. The pack includes Kit and Baloo and retails for around 26 and change via Disney Parks (which comes up empty, so now I'm assuming Ebay?" The next set will be from Duck Tales and includes Launchpad McQuack and Scrooge McDuck! Chip n Dale's Rescue Rangers and Goof Troop are on deck for later sets.

If all this wets your whistle you can be further tempted by a Steampunk series and Pirates of the Carribean, all coming soon! Hit up the Disney Vinylmation website for details, sneak peeks and to start amassing your army today!

Funko's POP! Movie Figures Make Horror Adorable

Never underestimate the power of cute. Funko knows this all to well, having consecutive hits with their Plushie and Pop! Vinyl figure lines. Few companies have ever translated multiple properties to plush toys and plastic figures with such perfection. Now, Funko adds our favorite pop culture icons to your shelf with POP! Movies and they are kicking things off with our favorite creeps made irresistible. Completely and utterly irresistible. The first wave includes...

Beetlejuice
Stripe from Gremlins
Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street
Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th
Michael Myers from Halloween

POP! Movies vinyl figures measure 3 and 3/4 inches tall and have 1 whoooole point of articulation, being a swivel head. Stand back so all that ACTION doesn't knock you on your ass. Look for them this February!

DC Mez-Itz On The Way

Mezco Toyz is proud to announce that is has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Comics, to create Mez-Itz, Mezco’s signature designer vinyl brand. The deal gives Mezco Toyz full access to the massive DC Universe of characters as well as specific movies, including world-famous superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the vast array of villains associated with these iconic heroes.

The first characters to be revealed to the public will be Batman and The Joker.
The Dark Knight and The Clown Prince of Crime will make their debut at San Diego Comic Con in June 2010; the exclusive two pack of 6inch Mez-Itz is based on the classic comic book characters.

"I've been a DC fan since I picked up my first comic book many years ago. To have access to the DC Universe and the ability to recreate these iconic heroes and villains as Mez-itz is a dream come true!' said Mezco President Michael "Mez" Markowitz

Mezco Toyz plans to release several waves of Mez-Itz each year in a variety of sizes. They will announce the next wave of DC characters at San Diego Comic Con.

Mez-Itz, rotocast vinyl collectibles are cool by design. They features five points of articulation, amazing graphics from Mezco’s award winning design team, and are often packaged in a collector friendly window box.

I wish Mezco a lot of luck with this line. I know plenty of fans have been asking for a DC product comparable to Hasbro's Mighty Muggs, but with that line hitting clearance and slowly disappearing from retail shelves, will there be support for a whole new wave of stylized vinyl toys? We'll find out soon enough.

The Rza Teases Action Figures and Comics

Back in 2009 there were rumblings about the Sky Farm Studios project with the man from the Wu Tang Clan himself, the RZA. Seen most recently in the movie Repo Men and featured on the soundtrack, you'll never call this a "come back". Sooo...does this mean the crew will fulfill my dream of kung fu enabled Wu-Tang action figures? Maybe! The initial announcement of this project included rumbling of a comic and two figures to kick things off..Rza and Bobby Digital..created by Mark Davis, Mike Davis and Paul Harding, creators of the Blokhedz vinyl figures (pic below). If the new figures have half as much style and some killer articulation (which isn't likely but I can hope), I'll be down along side legions of fans who have been waiting for something like this ever since Wu had their medieval kung fu comic book back in the day.