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M. R. J. Blackwood
  • AlPred angel

    AlPred

    396 106 218

    11 years ago

    Damn cool statue!!

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    Theres an "ART" type tag now, what justifies one item being any more "ART" than another?

  • antifaucetwater angel

    antifaucetwater

    337 2257 77

    11 years ago

    Good question. Besides the occasional clock/bobble head/ what have you, I consider most of the pieces on Rotocasted to be "art" one way or another.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    Exactly, art is in the eye of the beholder. To me, this isn't art, but if someone else thinks it is, then thats awesome.

    The tags need to be narrowed down, and made into a selection you can choose from, as opposed to typing what you damn like.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    what other 'types' are there? i thought just about anything on here was considered an 'art' toy... hell, that's the only justification i have when i buy my toys..

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    There is a statue type, which seems just fine for this guy.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    What makes this anymore a statue than a 16" KAWS toy?

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    I think a base gives it a statue vibe, and this one has a base even if it's incorporated into the design. A 5YL Kaws still has the look of a toy that could be played with, and I don't think this does. But I'm sure we could find examples of items that challenge that definition.

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    11 years ago

    no need for a fuss.
    This is a custom. We have a label for customs which we always use.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    i agree with shankweather, but jazzy does have a good point as well. glad to see it got the right label sorted out though.

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    Actually I think it's a one-off. ;)

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    custom, one-off, one of one, custom made. take your pick;)

    with that said, this figure is flippin sweet. dont have any doc a stuff, but i can see myself collecting some at one point in time down the road.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    A custom what?

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    we were talking about the 'type'

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    I believe Dan is saying this can't be a custom because there is no platform. The custom/one-off debate has been ongoing.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    oh.. i see.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    Can't be a custom unless it started as something else. Other wise its just a designer toy and the quantity is 1

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    oh lordy, im just here to collect toys, not get technical about things ;)

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Ice Cream! And ... - DesignerCon '12
  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    dumb question, if you buy these are you supposed to open them?

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    Never!! Its Art! The card is better than the figure!

    Seriously though, they come off pretty easy, so I guess its personal preference. There just on with a little bit of cello-tape.

  • bones angel

    bones

    132 689 26

    11 years ago

    I wish that carded Art figures like this had a slide in/out front, so that you could take them out without damaging the card. Sucklord should get on that shit.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    thanks for that info dan! i was thinking about picking up the 10 d con buff mini flavors but wasnt sure if things packaged like this should be opened or not (and also dont have any money).. although i still would have opened it up either way, i think this would look super weird with a bunch of other opened up figs..

    but IMO, i think the box or packaging is about as worthless as the paper/carboard its made from, all i really care about is the figure/toy. (i think its funny when people get all worked up over a box/packing)

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    moody doom,

    great idea, seen it on a few thinks packaged like this before, makes you wonder why you dont see it a lot? maybe they just dont want you openeing it at all.

    did you open yours?

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    Do not try and remove the art. That's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth: there is no art.

  • jazzydan angel

    jazzydan

    499 646 2538

    11 years ago

    to art or not to art that is the question

  • bones angel

    bones

    132 689 26

    11 years ago

    @bbxx2334 - no way in hell i'm opening this one. : )

    For me, ice cream toys can only be served with a good dose of titties and heavy metal.

    losing the packaging would subtract all the wonderful buffness from this piece.

    There's no right or wrong though man. Whatever impulse is strongest (to open to not open) just go with it and enjoy.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    i like the pictures and text on the background cardboard more than i like these figures themselfs... so i wont be buying any.. they just look really weird and kinda unoriginal to me, i just wanted to see if people open them or not... i think thats the other reason why i am super turned off by this kinda stuff, you open it to enjoy it for what it is, then it pretty much becomes worthless (in terms of $$$) just because you opened it. thanks for the explanation though!

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Chaos Bunnies : Mr. Bunny #1 - DesignerCon '12
  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    never seen this toy before, but just herd about all the hype.. must say, i was expecting more for that much hype. =/

  • tommynathan angel

    tommynathan

    292 45 101

    11 years ago

    What more? This is a classic design by an icon of the industry.

  • auryn angel

    auryn

    489 56 278

    11 years ago

    I have always loved Mr. Bunny, but I am a big fan of JLED's work. Can't wait for the Snow Bunny release!

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    I had to read about it in every d con thread multiple times on the KR boards, people were sweating this fig, hard.

    While I like the composition and colors, I guess this is just another fig I don't understand the hype behind. Also, 600 & 700 on eBay and 1500 for a signed one.. that also is what really turns me away from figs.

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    I've never dug Ledbetter either, but he's got a huge loyal fanbase, and everyone says he's a nice guy. So I'm going to assume it's my fault for not getting it.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    im starting to think im too picky ;)

    although i do applaud him for the color execution on this, that is the one thing that i think really makes this one stick out.

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Yang
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    Very nice! Some custom Munnies worth looking at.

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Chris Ryniak Dunny
  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    11 years ago

    love Ryniak, hate Dunny. what to do? what to do? :)

  • sergeySafonov angel

    sergeySafonov

    801 2515 1650

    11 years ago

    Buy and burn!

  • auryn angel

    auryn

    489 56 278

    11 years ago

    I know the feeling...admittedly that's why I have a handful of dunnys...but only a handful!!

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    11 years ago

    I dunno, a Dunny was one of my first toys and I hold an effection for them.
    i think Tristan Eaton did a brilliant job on the design and it's one of the best Platforms out there

  • CoMus angel

    CoMus

    171 468 619

    11 years ago

    If KR are allowing Ryniak to edit the form to require new tooling, I would have liked something a bit better. Still, I would love to have this little guy.

  • kittykittymeow666

    kittykittymeow666

    10 183 628

    11 years ago

    @amavevera

    i thought i was the only one who hated em! feels good knowing im not the only one.. but this one isnt bad, id buy it if someone didnt want a bazillion bucks for it.

  • MaquetteCity angel

    MaquetteCity

    154 129 400

    11 years ago

    I don't hate Dunnys as they keep the whole scene going.But artistically,I would always prefer to see a new form.Economically though,that's not always possible. :)

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    11 years ago

    I also prefer original sculpts, but I think for sure there's a place for platform figures in our world.
    It may have gotten out of hand at some point but these figures have a viable asthetic. If the shape is good and maliable enough (which I think the Dunny is) it provides an interesting canvas for artists.

    For me the interesting aspect is having a bunch lined up together to compare the ways artists used the shaped and how they worked with it and transformed it.

  • monsterforge

    monsterforge

    280 124 209

    11 years ago

    lordsketch hit the nail on the freakin head... to me it has almost nothing to do with the toy and everything to do with how the individual artists handle it. A couple of years ago Tenacious Toys put on an art show where artists used empty deodorant bottles to make pieces... the results were amazing, and it was really interesting how each artist approached the base in a totally different way.

  • lordsketch angel

    lordsketch

    381 1089 1433

    11 years ago

    ok, let's play a game - these are the artists who've never made a dunny who I really wish would:
    Gary Ham
    Kevin Gosselin
    Coarse Toys
    Onell Design
    Amanda Louise Spayd
    Skinner
    Kaijin
    Travis Louie
    Ferg
    Jeff Soto

    what's yours? :)

  • amavevera angel

    amavevera

    326 75 1144

    11 years ago

    I'll play :)

    Brendan Monroe
    Doubleparlour
    Gary Ham
    AL Spayd
    Travis Louie
    Jeff Soto
    Dan May
    Scott Musgrove
    PARRA

  • jonpaulkaiser angel

    jonpaulkaiser

    556 952 193

    11 years ago

    This one is even better in the flesh!

  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    11 years ago

    I want to play:
    Brian Flynn
    Koji Harmon (Cometdebris)
    Gus Fink
    Lamour Supreme

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    Banksy!

  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    11 years ago

    @shankweather YES!!!!! Banksy FTW!! :D

  • typicalstereo

    typicalstereo

    95 91 18

    11 years ago

    Banksy
    Ferg
    J*Ryu (he might have done a commission, but I'm not counting that!).
    I think Spankystokes deserves a shot; he is so committed to the industry (give him a chase!).

    and I have an extra for trade.

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Bones - Green Monkey Virus Edition, DesignerCon
  • Mintyfresh angel

    Mintyfresh

    353 606 632

    11 years ago

    Kozik ???

  • ickytiki

    ickytiki

    169 279 45

    11 years ago

    Artist: Mike Egan
    Hand Painted by: Frank Kozik

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    Oh now I see it, that unmistakable Kozik whatever.

  • ickytiki

    ickytiki

    169 279 45

    11 years ago

    Mike Egan's artwork is cool as hell. And his 'Bones' releases are no exception.., This colorway looks AMAZING! However, I'm not sure how Kozik got the Main Billing on this...

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    That's what I'm saying. It's just green. Not sure what value Kozik has added here, other than his name.

  • HonestCrooks

    HonestCrooks

    75 0 121

    11 years ago

    I thought Kozik casted it himself in his studio himself.
    So this would be a Mike Egan by Kozik (??)

  • kittenpotpie angel

    kittenpotpie

    683 67 183

    11 years ago

    Check out this pic from Kozik's instagram, my guess is he's given blank green & purple Bones and hand-painting over them:
    http://instagram.com/p/Q8x1pzOVlz/

  • IC_CHARLIE858

    IC_CHARLIE858

    262 11 17

    11 years ago

    On sale on frankkozik.net right now!!!! Only green and purple left!!!!

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Lucha Bear Custom
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    DOOOOOOOPE

  • jenX

    jenX

    280 25 634

    11 years ago

    Love the colours and patterns on this one.

  • Yardarm51

    Yardarm51

    90 175 160

    11 years ago

    His hand painted stuff is even more amazing in person!

  • jenX

    jenX

    280 25 634

    11 years ago

    One day I would love to see in person!

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Batman The Dark Knight Mr. Potato Head
  • ToyPunkJan angel

    ToyPunkJan

    1881 1896 2109

    11 years ago

    I bet you never imagined Mr. Potato Head would make it on to Rotocasted. You were wrong!

  • sergeySafonov angel

    sergeySafonov

    801 2515 1650

    11 years ago

    Damn, that's too much :)

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    So, this is Mr. Potato Head without the thing that makes Mr. Potato Head great? It's like buying Legos that are already assembled and glued together.

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Sonny Angel - Clownfish
  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    I gave away some of these blind boxes as party favors at my 5-year-old daughter's birthday party. Not until after they opened them did I see these little guys have a bit more detail than I realized.

  • ToyPunkJan angel

    ToyPunkJan

    1881 1896 2109

    11 years ago

    *chokes*

  • auryn angel

    auryn

    489 56 278

    11 years ago

    oh noes!

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    We all got a good laugh out of it. Even the grandmas and great-grandmas. All the girls have cool parents so it was no biggie. Literally, it was no biggie, look at that thing.

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Agent K - NYCC 2012
  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    11 years ago

    God damn it. Looks like I have to spend about $60 to get this guy from a flipper. I want it so fucking bad!

  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    11 years ago

    well thats what I thought, but they didi it. I paid $53 for mine on eBay.. :P

  • Shankweather angel

    Shankweather

    432 4 822

    11 years ago

    Holy crap, 1200 gone? I remember when Rsin was just some customizer, good for him.

  • quinntheboss

    quinntheboss

    734 487 437

    11 years ago

    ya I know. It's a really sick piece. Hope he has more productions in the future..

  • DunnyAddicts

    DunnyAddicts

    444 112 128

    11 years ago

    Just got it in today, really great piece! Love it!

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