Dov on Marsham Toy Hour
Have a listen to Dov talk about DKE Toys, Distribution, and the Toy Business on the Episode 27 of the Marsham Toy Hour!
DKE Toys NYCC 2016 CON STUFF BATCH #2
NYCC runs October 6-9 and DKE Toys will be in Booth #423 with a slew of Con Stuff! We will be sending out announcements in batches again as we did for SDCC. This is #2 of most likely only 2 batches. Please feel free to post individually or all at once.
DKE Toys does about 4 conventions a year in which artists from all over the world create limited artist edition figures. Each piece is generally made out of hand poured resin and many are hand painted on custom printed (and sometimes hand drawn) card backs. Sometimes as many as 20 different artists participate in a given show. Many have commented that the DKE booth at these various shows look like a small art exhibition. While these figures are generally referred to as “bootlegs” they are far from pirated versions of mass marketed toys. Each of these artists use transformative properties in their work to communicate ideas that are often political, parody, or commentary about the pop culture world we live in. Also please do not be confused by the word “toy”. These are works of art!!! Do not give to a child to play with. They will break, get ruined, and hurt your children physically and emotionally. DKE also acquires other limited edition figures from artists that are not exclusives so please stop by to see any unannounced specials. We are always adding images to our Flickr, including unannounced Con Stuff!
Follow @sarahjomarks on Instagram for all the DKE stuff you’ve been missing.
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Red Guy and Blue Guy by Barbarian Rage
We saw a one off figure set on Instagram earlier this year. We called Scott to please make an edition for us. He said no way. We begged. Promises were made… Here they are! Hand cast and painted 3.75″ carded figures. Each color a signed and numbered edition of 25. Card back was based on Scott’s original velvet painting. Only $45 each. Never again he said.
Scott Cherry is an 8th level Barbarian with a +5 Vorpal Sword and an intelligence score of 2.
He makes a Comic Strip out of his original toy line called “Barbarian Rage”.
Instagram @barbarian_rage
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Star Weird: PerFett & Boombox by Topztoy
In a follow up to the SDCC sold out edition Boba Classette, Topztoy is back with an equally “weird” figure, PerFett. Each $40 piece is hand cast 3.75″ resin figure on card and an edition of 40. The blister packaging allows for the figure to be removed and replaced with ease for extra “play” value.
Thawan Khiowpiam is a Thailand based artist and graphic designer who has been making custom art figures under the name Topztoy (Topztoy.storenvy.com) since 2013. in 2014 he organized the “Toy-want-you” art toys exhibition in Bangkok
(http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2014/05/toy-want-you-hoo-design-art-gallery-may.html?m=1) He also created the Facebook community group “Art Toys Thailand” https://goo.gl/ygQlpd and administers https://www.facebook.com/ArttoyTHmeet & https://www.facebook.com/ATTspotlight
“ATM#1: Art toys Thailand Meeting#1” in Bangkok, Thailand (07/19/2016)
https://mobile.facebook.com/ArttoyTHmeet/albums/1781932582040335/
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D’OH Boy by PHX
This is the debut figure of our favorite doughnut eating icon by PHX. The figure is approx. 4″ tall and each piece is a hand painted cast resin figurine numbered out of 30 pieces worldwide. The card back measures in at a whopping 8.5 x 11. $65 each
PHX (pronounced F-I-X) is the brainchild of art duo Kayden Phoenix and Charlie Phoenix. This deviant, gritty, mashup, bootleg toy machine is grounded in Los Angeles and heavily influenced by the entertainment industry. PHX takes a sideways look at pop culture and smashes 2 worlds together, making it art. Come get your PHX!
Instagram @getyrphx
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Darth Buddha by Random Skull Productions
After seeing this piece at Designer Con last year we knew we needed an edition for an upcoming show. We asked and we received the Darth Buddha Sith Red edition. This deity of the dark side stands just over 4 inches tall and has been hand cast in a limited red colorway. Each figure is signed and numbered and comes bagged with a matching signed and numbered card. $40 each and only 25 made!!!
Alex Hallman was born and raised in Pottstown, PA, a small city right outside of Philadelphia. He started Random Skull Productions in the summer of 2013 with two original sculpts one of which was Darth Buddha. With the help of Instagram and a few friends his resin casting and custom toy career took off. Some of his other releases include Sid the Slug and Casey the Coffin.
instagram @randomskullproductions
facebook.com/Randomskullproductions
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2 from Kill! X Virva Peikko
C-P33N by Kill! X Virva Peikko
It’s amazing that no one came out with this figure sooner. Back in 1977 Topps Trading cards actually released a trading card with this golden phallus to unsuspecting children. How it got there is a source of some speculation. Prank on the set or irate employee no one quite knows or at least no one is fessing up to it. Now in all its glory you can have your own hand cast and painted 2″ resin figure on card. Only 30 made. $55 each.
The Katerpillar is the collaborative works of artists KiLL! & Virva Peikko. Before joining forces in 2012, KiLL! was making resin, plush, and vinyl figures while Peikko was doing sculpture, fiberglass, drawing, painting, etc…. . With their powers combined they produce life-size fiberglass sculptures, comics, trading cards, concert posters, resin figures, and much much more. Both KiLL! & Peikko have had works published in print and have exhibited in solo and group art exhibits all over the world. When not making art they battle hoards of feral cats…. and their dark thoughts.
website: www.thekaterpillar.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKaterpillar/
KiLL!:
Twitter: @kaijukaijukaiju
Instagram: @hardcoredvda
Virva Peikko:
Twitter: @trollpeikko
Instagram: @virvapeikko
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| Bortman by Kill! X Virva Peikko |
What do you get when our favorite bad kid gets mashed up with an animal from the sewers? Yup, Bortman.
Hand cast and painted 3″ resin figure on card. Edition of 30. $65
The Katerpillar is the collaborative works of artists KiLL! & Virva Peikko. Before joining forces in 2012, KiLL! was making resin, plush, and vinyl figures while Peikko was doing sculpture, fiberglass, drawing, painting, etc…. . With their powers combined they produce life-size fiberglass sculptures, comics, trading cards, concert posters, resin figures, and much much more. Both KiLL! & Peikko have had works published in print and have exhibited in solo and group art exhibits all over the world. When not making art they battle hoards of feral cats…. and their dark thoughts.
website: www.thekaterpillar.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKaterpillar/
KiLL!:
Twitter: @kaijukaijukaiju
Instagram: @hardcoredvda
Virva Peikko:
Twitter: @trollpeikko
Instagram: @virvapeikko
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Jawa Bunny by Flat Bonnie
Flat Bonnie created a special version of their famous little bunny in cosplay as JaWabbit for New York Comic Con. Each handmade and hand sewn piece is made from soft fleece, vinyl pleather and safety eyes. They are 12″ tall, signed and limited to 30 pieces and retail for $45 each.
Flat Bonnie helps raise awareness of abandoned animals, and the importance of adopting when you are ready for a new friend. A generous portion of sales is donated to bunny/animal rescue organizations monthly.
Flat Bonnie plushes are made with 100% animal friendly products.
Instagram @flatbonnie
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Riot Scum: Greeloo by Buzzard Guts
The second addition to the Riot Scum figure line from Buzzard Guts and a collaboration with Last Boss Comics’ Neil Devlin. Witty Rodian and musical virtuoso Greeloo, rocks the one liners just as hard as she rocks the keys. She joined the band shortly after a gig at the Mos Eisley cantina where they were introduced by the opening band, Chewy Lewis and the News. Hand cast and painted 3.75″ resin figure on custom card. $45 each. Edition of 20.
Dain Marx is a Georgia based multimedia artist that has been making handmade resin action figures under the Buzzard Guts brand since 2014. Also, a self taught multi-instrumentalist he has played in various “rock combos” covering a variety of genres and has performed on dozens of U.S. tours and was among the company present that witnessed Hunter S. Thompson’s ashes launched from a cannon. Recently, he produced a music documentary called A Peculiar Noise about artists and musicians living in a southern college town.
Instagram @damarxtoys
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R2-SL1200 by Artbot138
After a sold out SDCC edition Artbot138 is back with the second and final installment. Each hand cast and painted 3.75″ scale carded figure comes with an actual vintage 7″ record with Artbot138custom label. The “robot” has been modified to resemble a vintage UZAY figure. Edition of 40. $65 each.
James Garrett (ARTBOT138) is an artist based in Dallas. During the day he designs scientific educational material. At night he uses many of the same skills on his personal projects. James paints, illustrates, sculpts (physically/virtually), and molds/casts. The work is highly influenced by sci-fi, punk, and skateboarding. In 2016, James developed a Lego version of BB-8 that is currently being reviewed for production by the Lego Group. He is currently developing an expansive original multimedia project that will roll out in 2017.
Website: ?www.artbot138.com
Instagram: @artbot138
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Salacious Protester by Special Ed Toys
Special Ed just couldn’t hold back for NYCC. Their third piece for the show is the Salacious Protester, a follow up to their hit Protest Trooper. Signed and numbered edition of 50 pieces utilizing an actual vintage Kenner Salacious Crumb figure from 1983 in each one!!! With the very low price of $30 how could they last? AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!
“From bootleg toys to terrible “art” of dubious quality, there is no type of “artistic” medium I won’t shamelessly exploit in my mission to bring a little bit of terribleness into collector’s homes far and wide!”
Special Ed Toys
instagram: @specialedtoys
DKE Toys at Super Toy Con Las Vegas this weekend!!
Dov is going to Super Toy Con in Las Vegas this weekend! We have a few releases to announce and will of course populate our booth with all kinds of cool stuff.
A note from Dov, “There were over a dozen Garbage Pail Kids artists appearing at Super Toy Con in Las Vegas and since I wanted to go anyway we decided to get a booth. We have a decent supply of hand made resin action figures from SDCC and DCon so…what the hey! Let’s see if a mainstream toy collecting audience is into what we do.
Dead Greedy was nice enough to expedite a run of Mr. TMNT. The previous 2 editions sold out and this third one is an edition of 20 pieces with purple knee and elbow pads. Presumably the third of four? There are four turtles after all. Hand cast and painted on custom made card back. $55
Special Ed and Allways Holdn teamed up with the Hip Hop Trooper to deliver an edition of 200 numbered vintage style lapel pins on a 4×6 card back. Hip Hop Trooper will be in attendance to sign them. $15
Lastly as a follow up to their action figure collab, UrbanMedium and Special Ed/Allways Holdn made a limited edition Che Trooper lapel pin numbered out of 100. $10”
Twitter: @Jeremy_Bourquin
Instagram: @deadgreedy
Special Ed Toys
www.specialedtoys.com
Instagram: @specialedtoys
Allways Holdn’
www.allwaysholdn.com
Instagram: @allways_holdn
HipHop Trooper
www.hiphoptrooper.com
Instagram: @hiphoptrooper
UrbanMedium
www.urbanmedium.com
Instagram: @urbanmedium
DKE Toys Super Toy Con Flickr http://tinyurl.com/z2dqwg8
Or check my IG https://www.instagram.com/sarahjomarks/
DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF FINAL BATCH!!
Hello and here is BATCH #5, the FINAL batch of DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF!
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Bird is the Word by Frank Kozik
$65 tax included
Frank Kozik’s iconic Mao with ears character, “Bird is the Word” makes its debut as a 3.75” scale action figure. Each figure is hand cast in red resin and is limited to 50 pieces. Card back art by Frank Kozik. Sculpted by George Gaspar.
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Ewoking Dead by Killer Bootlegs
$65 tax included
Killer Bootlegs has come up with another installment in his Ewoking Dead series. This time focusing on our favorite little critter. Each figure is hand cast, flocked and painted in a very undead kind of way. There is actual dirt mixed into the flocking from the Evans City Cemetery where the original 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead was shot. This carded figures is 3.75″ scale but measure about 2” cuz he’s short. Edition of 100.
Ewoking Dead by Killer Bootlegs
$65 tax included
Killer Bootlegs has come up with another installment in his Ewoking Dead series. This time focusing on our favorite little critter. Each figure is hand cast, flocked and painted in a very undead kind of way. There is actual dirt mixed into the flocking from the Evans City Cemetery where the original 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead was shot. This carded figures is 3.75″ scale but measure about 2” cuz he’s short. Edition of 100.
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Che Trooper by Special Ed Toys x UrbanMedium
$65 tax included
UrbanMedium’s iconic Che Trooper, generally found wheat pasted in the streets, has now been transformed into a 3.75” resin action figure that you can take home with you. If your other action figures are not behaving then you can sic this guy on them. ¡Viva la Revolución! This “Winter of 59” edition is hand cast in resin and hand painted. Measures 3.75″ on card. Edition of 50. Sculpted By George Gaspar.
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Our Only Hope & For the Empire figure set by Special Ed Toys
$120 tax included
Special Ed Toys has a very special set of figures just in time for election season. The classic good vs evil political fight is on. This one is a little more cut and dry compared to real life. Set comes with two customized 3.75″ figures on card. Edition of 20 sets.
Our Only Hope & For the Empire figure set by Special Ed Toys
$120 tax included
Special Ed Toys has a very special set of figures just in time for election season. The classic good vs evil political fight is on. This one is a little more cut and dry compared to real life. Set comes with two customized 3.75″ figures on card. Edition of 20 sets.
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Darth Candy by Good For You Toys
$60 tax included
Good For You Toys’ third installment in their Django Uncloned series (the “D” is silent). This is the Debut Edition of the evil villain Darth Candy. Each card will feature “custom galactic spray” and have mesmerizing silver highlights. All previous editions of Django Fett and Slave Hildy sold out. Get this one while you can. Hand cast 3.75” resin carded figure. Edition of 30. Sculpted by George Gaspar.
Darth Candy by Good For You Toys
$60 tax included
Good For You Toys’ third installment in their Django Uncloned series (the “D” is silent). This is the Debut Edition of the evil villain Darth Candy. Each card will feature “custom galactic spray” and have mesmerizing silver highlights. All previous editions of Django Fett and Slave Hildy sold out. Get this one while you can. Hand cast 3.75” resin carded figure. Edition of 30. Sculpted by George Gaspar.
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Django Uncloned “Animated Edition” by Good For You Toys
$60 tax included
Good For You Toys is back with yet another Django Fett (the “D” is silent) in their classic mash up series of our favorite space opera and our western hero Django. This colorway is based on the classic animated bounty hunter look with remixed front and back card art. Why do they keep making more Django colorways you ask? Because they keep selling out!!! Hand cast and painted 3.75″ resin figure on card. Edition of 30. We fully expect these to rocket fire away…
Django Uncloned “Animated Edition” by Good For You Toys
$60 tax included
Good For You Toys is back with yet another Django Fett (the “D” is silent) in their classic mash up series of our favorite space opera and our western hero Django. This colorway is based on the classic animated bounty hunter look with remixed front and back card art. Why do they keep making more Django colorways you ask? Because they keep selling out!!! Hand cast and painted 3.75″ resin figure on card. Edition of 30. We fully expect these to rocket fire away…
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As usual, everything subject to change. Cheat Sheet will be posted shortly!
We are always adding images to our Flickr including unannounced items! http://tinyurl.com/hlosj2k
As usual, everything subject to change. Cheat Sheet will be posted shortly!
We are always adding images to our Flickr including unannounced items! http://tinyurl.com/hlosj2k
DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF BATCH #4
Hello and here is BATCH #4 of DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF!
There will likely be only 1 more batch next week, but we will try and get it out sooner!!
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Wookie Hash Pipe: Dose Vapors by Jim Mahfood $100 tax included
Jim Mahfood, comic book artist extraordinaire, has created his own Sci-Fi universe series Wookie Hash Pipe. The first installment “Dose Vapors” is transformed from Jim’s hand to real life by sculptor George Gaspar. Each figure is hand cast and hand painted resin and measures approx 4″ tall (still 3.75″ scale because he is a little taller than the other dudes). Signed and numbered edition of 50. Comes with chapter 1 of the comic story on the back. What’s in store for chapter 2? Stay tuned…
Instagram and Twitter @jimmahfood
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SECRETOY Cinema Monster by Splurrt $150 tax included
Joe Merrill creator of SPLURRT and SECRETOY has created this special edition for San Diego Comic Con. This 10″ tall sofubi figure (Japanese vinyl) is a marble mix of green and glow vinyl with metallic flake added. Edition of 25. Bagged with header card.
Twitter and Instagram @splurrt
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Jumbo Akashi Head by Dave Bondi $40 tax included
Dave Bondi has finally brought an edition of his acclaimed Akashi head to the masses. This rendition of his famous mash up was generally reserved for posting in the streets and on telephone poles in the middle of the night. This 8″ tall piece is made of poly urethane resin and foam filled. Comes in a special bright orange hue just for comic con. Signed and numbered edition of 30. Bagged with header card.
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Death Vader by Broke1 $45 tax included
Broke1 aka Broken Pidgeon has brought a Japanese vinyl (sofubi) edition of his famous Death Vader. It stands 5″ tall in a special red colorway just for comic con. Bagged with header card. Signed and numbered out of 25. Sweet!!!
Broke1 aka Broken Pidgeon has brought a Japanese vinyl (sofubi) edition of his famous Death Vader. It stands 5″ tall in a special red colorway just for comic con. Bagged with header card. Signed and numbered out of 25. Sweet!!!
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We are always adding images to our Flickr. http://tinyurl.com/hlosj2k
DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF BATCH #3
Hello and here is BATCH #3 of DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF!
STR WAS: Chewback by Mark Todd $55 tax included
Artist Mark Todd’s first ever toy and first ever sculpture is a take on our furry friend. His original was molded and then cast in resin and hand painted by Mark as well. The card back is comprised of 2
riso graph prints on front and back for that very indie zine feel. 3.75″ scale carded figure. Only 30 made and each is signed and numbered.
riso graph prints on front and back for that very indie zine feel. 3.75″ scale carded figure. Only 30 made and each is signed and numbered.
Instagram @mark_todd
Star Rockers Chewrocka by Alien Robot Monster $38 tax included
Alien Robot Monster aka Chris Nadolski has presented us with the first in his series of Star Rockers. Chewrocka stands at approx 5″ tall and comes in an exclusive hot pink especially for convention season. Only 30 made and each is signed and numbered.
Instagram @alienrobotmonster
Wars Not Make One Great by Free Humanity $100 tax included
Famed street artist Free Humanity has hand customized each 3.75″ scale figure and added a paint bucket and roller. More importantly each card back has been hand stenciled, splattered and signed and numbered out of 50 pieces. A Free Humanity stencil on a canvas would be at least 10 times as much money in a gallery. These will not last long.
Instagram @FreeHumanity
Name’s Herman. Bicycles by Super Secret Fun Club $65 tax included
Resin master Super Secret Fun Club has done it again. Hand cast and painted resin figure set with multiple accessories. Edition of 11. Yikes!
Instagram @supersecretfunclub
We are always adding images to our Flickr. http://tinyurl.com/hlosj2k
DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF BATCH #2
Black Ninja by Manny X Romero – Iconoclast Toys $60 tax included
Just in case you were not in Argentina in the 1990s, Manny X Romero has brought back the rare ninja version of our favorite bad boy. Each figure is hand cast and painted measuring approx 3.5″ on custom carded figure. Edition of 20
Instagram @artisdead
Bossk Lives by Credenda Studios $65 tax included
Credenda Studios has done it again. This follow up to Freddy Fett & the Galactic Chainsaw Massacre Dengar. Bossk Lives mashes up our favorite bounty hunter with yet another horror classic. Hand cast and painted 3.75″ carded figure. Edition of 20
Star Weird: Boba (cas) Sette by Topztoy $35 tax included
Topztoy from Thailand has come up with an edition of 40 of our favorite bounty hunter encased in a cassette tape? Maybe this technology is better than a good old carbon freeze? This large hunk of hand poured resin is approx 3.75″ tall and comes carded with resealable blister. Maybe you can get it to play in your tape deck.
One Dollar Dude – North Korean Youth Version by Agent Wednesday $55 tax included
Agent Wednesday is back with another one of our favorite trouble makers. This 3″ hand cast and painted resin figure is limited to only 15 pieces. Comes with special Pyongyang Youth Edition card back. Don’t tell Dear Leader or your computer might get hacked. Canvas tote bag included.
Instagram @agentwednesday
Watcher in the Woods by Dollar $lice Bootlegs $55 tax included
From the wacky mind of Dollar $lice Bootlegs comes this Disney-esque droid hybrid figure, magnet articulated and glows in the dark. Each hand cast and painted 3.75 scale resin figure comes on a custom made card back with clam shell packaging so you can “play” with it. Be careful though, you might get hurt. Only 20 made.
“Is he real?! You’ll only see him in your selfie when it’s too late!! Your yoga pose will be totes ruined by having your nose torn off and shoved up your ass! Watcher In The Woods will snap your narcissistic neck as you Snapchat your Supreme swag!”
Instagram @dollar_slice_bootlegs
DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF BATCH #1
Hello and welcome to the first BATCH of DKE Toys SDCC 2016 CON STUFF!
We are announcing a little differently this year. Each email “batch” will have 5 or more items.
Today we have 5 items to announce!
Action MC by Ron English $100 tax included
Ron English’s iconic MC Supersized character has been transformed into a 3 3/4 inch vintage style action figure by sculptor George Gaspar. Card back design by Ron English. Hand painted by Special Ed Toys. Now MC Supersized can have epic battles with the other figures in your collection.
Edition of 50
Instagram @ronenglishart
R2-SL1200 by Artbot138 $65 tax included
Artbot138 aka James Garrett has brought you a hand cast and painted 3.75″ scale carded R2-D2 like figure with handy record player. Now all your action figures can listen to their favorite tunes. Not in real life but in pretend. Each comes with a vintage 7″ record and a fabulous record sleeve packaging with some crazy SW parody versions of some of your favorite bands.
Edition of 20
Artbot138 aka James Garrett has brought you a hand cast and painted 3.75″ scale carded R2-D2 like figure with handy record player. Now all your action figures can listen to their favorite tunes. Not in real life but in pretend. Each comes with a vintage 7″ record and a fabulous record sleeve packaging with some crazy SW parody versions of some of your favorite bands.
Edition of 20
Instagram @artbot138
Make America Ape Again by Barely Human $65 tax included
Barely Human aka John Black has made this magnificent POTA inspired 3.75″ carded figure from his Plain Old Apes series. Each hand painted resin cast 3.75″ figure has a load of accessories and interchangeable heads as well as magnetic articulation in all the joints. What more can you ask for?
Edition of 25
Instagram @barelyhumanart
Crystal Blue Snaggletooth by SkipBroToys and Field of Grey $80 tax included
SkipBroToys and Field of Grey have teamed up to bring you something very special. This hand cast 3.75″ clear blue resin interpretation of our rare vintage friend also comes on a unique clear vintage style card. Has to be seen in person to really be appreciated. It’s like the spirit of Snaggletooth!!!
SkipBroToys and Field of Grey have teamed up to bring you something very special. This hand cast 3.75″ clear blue resin interpretation of our rare vintage friend also comes on a unique clear vintage style card. Has to be seen in person to really be appreciated. It’s like the spirit of Snaggletooth!!!
Edition of 20
Art Trooper Series: Basquiat by RYCA $55 tax included
This is an amazing follow up to the 2015 Warhol Trooper. Each 3 3/4 hand cast and painted figure comes on a full color silk screened card back.
Edition of 65
Instagram @ryca_art
There are many more images of these items and we are always adding images to our Flickr.
Dov is on The Collection Podcast this week
Thanks to Huck Gee and Mark Brickey for having Dov on the show this week.
From Huck’s site:
Episode 327 “The Collection with Huck Gee Volume II: Dov Kelemer of DKE”
The Collection happens the first Wednesday of every month on Adventures In Design when toy famous designer Huck Gee joins us along with special guests and we talk about the world of collectable designer toys from collectors to designers. We evaluate Huck’s first month in 2016, cleaning up his web store and still plotting and panning his future. More info here.
