Sour Babe!

Ok so here's a looky at the SourBones not so Mini Munny i've been working on for the last coupla weeks. She's for the Toy Baroness's Birthday Charity Event - more info coming on that soon!

A lot of time and effort went into sculpting and sanding her... err various extra body parts and she's turned out beautifully (with particularly nice and shiny high heels) and in the end i really wanted to be able to keep her.

I think i might try and make a couple more similar to her but i think i'll wait for my customising injury to heal before trying again. This customising is a dangerous lark!

http://www.sourbones.com/

YHWH... WTF?...

I just followed a link from a link, and came across this awesome picture taken by the lovely Brian McCarty! The subject is Mark Ryden's first toy, YHWH, coming this summer from Necessaries Toy Foundation. The figure stands at 16" tall and has acrylic eyes. I really love Mark Ryden's work, I like its spooky characteristics, but i'm not sure that this toy really caputres his style, apart from just scareing me. Freaks me out thats for sure.. what do you guys think??

Holy Suckadelic...

New from Sucklord are these offerings. First up is the Suck Shark. In a tribute to JAWS, this hand-sculpted great white comes with a watery base for him to terrorize you from! Limited to just 40 pieces and costing only $45 I know these wont be available for long. This is the first color version out of four variants (STAR SHARK, THE PSYCH SHARK, and The SHIT SHARK) all coming this year!

Next up is the Miss Thing Bootleg, the latest installment in the dwindling bootleg series. Only 9 more in the so called "FINAL ELEVEN" to go. She is a 1950's style Gorrilla-robot hybrid, but with the soul of of a woman. Again only 40 availble at the bargain price of $35.

Last but not least is the Creature: Glo edition. This glow in the dark version is limited to 50 pieces and is available for just $30. This isn't being counted against the final eleven as it is a colour variant not a new figure.

http://suckadelic.com/Realms2.html

Letter Pressed x Ledbetter II

The printing gurus at Letter Pressed are at it again, teaming up with Joe Ledbetter for another artist series card. As ever these are top quality printed pieces on high quality paper available as a print/card set for $70 or the print alone for $50. To purchase go to Letter Pressed's online store:
http://letterpressed.bigcartel.com/

New Montana artist cans

Artist Mark Bode is the latest graff writer to get together with Montana to collaborate on their cans. The artist created two limited edition cans for MTN and as you'll see one is signed 'Vaughn' and one as 'Mark'...nice little touch.

Mollusc flesh eaters!!!

Available soon, exclusively at wizardsleevetoys.com, these Mollusc's are hand-cast in resin and designed by Onorio. They are 4" long with the price to be confirmed soon... Watch out!

http://www.myspace.com/_ono

Stitches and Glue Munny customs..

Ready to go to the APW gallery custom contest next week in New York, these Stitches and Glue workshop creations are sweet as. My fave is the top gorilla styled one. These must surely stand a very good chance of winning!

http://www.stitchesandglue.com/

I.W.G Custom by 64 Colors...

Here's a sneak look at the 64 colors submission for the I.W.G show. It looks awesome! Can't wait to see the whole show together!

I.W.G. Custom Art Show on April 10 at Blue 77 Gallery!

LeMerde x Gargamel - "Bangal"

After pumping out resin figure after resin figure fellow Portlander Le Merde is finally getting his own vinyl figure. Again, like Bwana, his new figure "Bangal" is being made by Gargamel and is sculpted by Kiyoka and made it's public debut at the recent "We are Brothers" show at Gargamel's Thrash Out store. First colourway will be the green/blue seen above with more to come! Loving the horn-headband combo

"Strawberry Crack" Killer

Next up from Portland's master of magic, Bwana Spoons is the Strawberry Crack variant of his Killer piece, made in Japan by Gargamel. This time it's translucent red with paint applied over the vinyl for detailing and is the first translucent colour since the pink Trashout version almost two years ago. Available for pre-over at Grasshut Corp, Killer comes with a hand silk-screened header and Killer n jessie print for $66.

Under my Armpit-ella ella ella....

Just read about this on Hucks Twitter.. Check it, Rihanna showing off her new tattoo. Now look again.. back left side... Oh yes seems like she's a fan!! Awesome!!

Yoka Vote round two...

Yoka round two voting is now open! So make sure you head over and place your vote. Round one winners will be announced later on today.

http://www.cluttermagazine.com/yoka/

"Bad Programming" Mecha Bear custom

Cris Rose has come up trumps again with a lovely custom based on Luke Chueh's Mecha Sad Bear. With a nod to Luke's classic Possessed toy while still retaining the mecha element, "Bad Programming" Bear bears the bloody marks of a rampage that was stopped by a a bloody hand pulling the 'off' lever on its back.

Sleep with one eye open....

Last night Metallica rocked my world!!

I have been a fan for many years, but never before seen them live. I’m not sure why I never went back in the 90’s, but its something I have always regretted. One of those bands you put in the ‘I wish I’d seen back in the day’ box, along with The Cure, AC/DC, Sabbath, The Wonderstuff, Pop Will Eat Itself…. in fact this could be quite a list, what with people like Michael Jackson, Otis Reading and Aretha Franklin. Anyway I digress.

Playing the NEC arena in Birmingham (arena’s instantly put me off, maybe the reason I never went to see them in the first place) I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Sure the new Album is awesome, but can they still pull off the live experience? I remember the days of Fire breathing Midgets, collapsing stage sets and pyrotechnics so large they burned James’ arm so bad he could play for the rest of the tour, and I was guessing that these days were over.

When we arrived I was glad to see the standing area (which I was in) wasn’t very big, and the dopest thing was that the stage was in the middle (not being an arena aficionado, I hadn’t experienced this before). Looking around I noticed the lighting rigs were in the shape of coffins echoing the cover of Death Magnetic, just thinking that it was a nice touch (not expecting what was to come later).

They arrive on stage to lasers, fire balls and the finale tune from the good the bad and the ugly. Coffin’s descending from the arena roof, like some alien war ships sent to do rock battle with the crowd. When these mother ships were lowered (they also pivoted out towards the crowd), the gig took on a whole other feel. It became an intimate show, like you were watching them for the first time in the back of some small bar. What I missed out on with the spectacular of the shows back in the day, was made up for by this feeling, that and being 5 in from the front, made you forget the other thousands of fans sitting around and behind you.

The gig climaxed with hundreds of varying sized Metallica branded beach balls being dropped on the crowed. The only disappointment of the evening (apart from how shit the camera on my iphone is, which I already knew) was the fact that I was so far in the pit, and I didn’t even get one injury, nothing (not that I really wanted one, you understand) I guess the fans are getting old. It did mean I could watch the show in peace, the only thing I had to put up with was the people around me farting… people should really show some consideration in such a small confined place ;) lol.

Long Reign Metallica, they definitely still have it!

Go Lucky Neko Series 1...

These cute little Go Lucy Neko Kittens will soon be ready to drop into your sticky fingers. Designed by Delme and standing at 3" tall, these figures will be arrive blind boxed, with one mystery chase figure (so i believe). Apparently they aren't quite ready, but not far off, and celebrations will be occuring to mark the launch (Yey can't wait).

The idea was taken from the poster Delme created for the Save Huck show, many moons ago. The 3D renders and prototypes were made by Dave Bondi. More info to come...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mynameisdelme/sets/72157608337419356/

Squadt Nozzel S1..

Here at Clutter we really love this new Jamungo Figure. Nick is desperate for one…. I love the coat! Anyway the release date is set for March 30th at 12 Noon CST. He is limited to only 100 pieces and stands at 6" tall. He comes complete with his parker, 2 sets of arms, weapon and a removable helmet. Prices at just $65!!

Jamungo.com

Kanji Colour pics!!

Following on from the awesome prototype pictures we had, we can now show you the colour versions of Jared Deal's Kanji Figure. Sculpted by Eric Nocella Diaz of Argonaut Resins, the 1st wave is released on Wednesday April 1st at 12:00 EST. It looks dope, so make sure you get on over there early!!

argonautresins.bigcartel.com
argonautsresin.blogspot.com
jareddeal.blogspot.com

Introducing....

The latest member of the Clutter Team... Dexter. Yey!

Dex is my new Beagle puppy. Just 8 weeks old he is certainly keeping me on my toes, and out of the land of the dreams and sunshine. Hense my lack of blogging and external communication. His Kennel club name is Back to Black lad, such a shame that the to isn't an in... AC/DC would be much more fitting than Amy Winehouse, but its still a rocking name.

More blogs from Dexter soon!

Harry is evil!!

I have been meaning to blog this for a while (how often to I say that?, but its very true). Anyway I received this email (the source i have removed, so as not to be sued!) which I thought was soo funny it was worth sharing with you all.... Enjoy!

Dear Clutter Magazine
My name is XXXX and I am 18 yearsold. Recently I read a letter where a reader spoke up against Harry Potter. As a Christian I wish to state that the Bible clearly tells us to have nothing to do with witchcraft.

When I was 14 years old I had the most terrible experience. For a long time I heard voices thatrepeated over and over: 'Harry must go.' As a Christian I would like to warn people who are crazy about Harry Potter. Rather stay away before you also have to experience the traumat hat I did.

I am praying for the salvation of everyone involved with Harry Potter some way or another. I've also sent e-mails to some of them to tell them that God loves them and that I will keep on praying for their salvation.
Kind regards
XXXXXX

Thing is I don't even remember ever mentioning Harry Potter ;)

Nobody does it better

Just spied this awesome new Mickey figure coming out from who else but Medicom. I love the Disney stuff they put out and its great that they get to do stuff like the Runaway Brain, The Roen Mummy and now this Frankenstein as well as the more traditional 'classic' character figs.

Tree Huggr "AWOL" edition

So KR has sprung a bit of a surprise announcing that a special colourway of the Kronk Dunny due out next month that will be available everywhere except KR stores - nice little touch I think. For Europeans this means the following stores will get a stash of the 500 being made:

• Artoyz (France)
• Atom Plastic (Italy)
• Concrete (Netherlands)
• Highland Toys (Netherlands)
• Orbital (UK)
• Playlounge (UK)
• Richard Goodall Gallery (UK)
  

KAWS keyrings

So the other day, much like Nick when he wanted some Futura incense holders I looked at my keys and thought....these look so dull and lifeless, you know what would really set this all off? A natty lil keying...not a Qee though, oh no they're soooo played out.

After all if I can have a KAWS ashtray that should have contained the ash I accidently spilt on my KAWS rug while I was wearing my KAWS belt that holds up my KAWS OF jeans that sit oh so nicely over my KAWS AF1's why can't I have a KAWS keyring?

Thank the lord of all things plastic then that OF has released 5 versions of the Companion as a 5cm keyring, yours for approx $11 if you live in Japan. Or $27 if you have to buy it from Collette. Nice.

Yoka Competition Vote NOW!! ...

The Yoka Competition is back! After a longer than anticipated hiatus its time for those public votes!! Up right now is the 1st of 7 Rounds of Yoka Voting so head on over there and pick your favourite!

Each round's voting will last a week and the 3 designs with the most votes will go through to the final and stay in with a chance of having their design brought to life as part of an adFunture Yoka Series! Be warned! If we spot any funny business or irregular voting patterns then votes will be discounted and people will be blocked from voting further.

cluttermagazine/yoka

Dave Pressler "Pusher"

Taking Thomas Han's cutesy/creepy figure Pusher, animation guru Dave Pressler has created 2 customs for Munky King's Pusher DIY show opening on March 26th. These pieces will be available on the night and I reckon will be snapped up pretty quickly.

The show itself has a great line up of artists, including Clutter faves Urban Medium, Brandt Peters and Jesse Hernandez and two of my personal favourites, Elizabeth Ito and Mari Inukai.

Reactor88 for IWG custom show

The IWG custom show is lining up to be absolute corker...dare I say one of the best in years. Pictured here are Reactor88's "Totem Bear" showing his signature style and using the shape to great effect

SHEONE figure

London abstract artist SHEONE is well know for his work with Addict. Now it looks as if Garageworks (they of the Ron English "Grin" figure) are collaborating with him and Made by Monsters to create a vinyl figure. Only clue so far is this flyer for a gallery show/live painting that may or may not hint at the figure design...hoping it's not really as it looks distinctly average. Not that i'm entirely sure how you could do a SHEONE vinyl piece without it being totally separate from his usual body of work.

Ultimate Gundam

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gundam, a 59 foot (18m) 'life size' statue is going to be built in Tokyo's Odaiba distrcit Shiokaze Park. The Mobile Suit Gundam project will only stay up for 2 months during the celebrations and is built from fiberglass over a steel frame and plenty of win. Fifty points on the Gundam statue will emit light, and mist will shoot out of 14 different points on the statue. Wonder it it will be auctioned off afterwards?!