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“BORN TO ART” Founders Edition rom Czee13 Drops in Ultra-Limited Army Green!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:47 +0000

Czee13 isn’t just dropping a toy… this one feels like a full-on statement piece. The “BORN TO ART” Founders Edition lands as a super tight release, limited to just 10 pieces worldwide… yeah, ten. Done in a clean army green colorway, the figure leans heavy into that raw, street-driven aesthetic with a sculpt that captures the essence of a graffiti artist in motion… hoodie up, can in hand, ready to get busy.

Abominable Toys Drops a Fresh Squeeze… “Scented Lemon” Chomp Lands via Stormy Vault!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:03:31 +0000

Alright… this one’s got some serious zest to it. Abominable Toys is back with a brand new twist on their signature Chomp platform, and this time they’re leaning all the way into citrus season with the “Scented Lemon” Chomp, available now through Stormy Vault. Yeah… you read that right… this thing isn’t just rocking a bold, punchy yellow colorway… it’s actually lemon scented. That’s the kind of playful extra that makes a piece stand out on the shelf and sparks a little conversation when someone picks it up.

Toronto Toy Riot Is Bringing Indie Toy Chaos to Canada This May… And It’s Free!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:59:38 +0000

There’s a new show stepping onto the scene up north… and if you’re into handmade, small-run, underground designer toys, this one feels like it’s coming straight from the heart of the culture. Toronto Toy Riot is making its debut this May in Toronto, Ontario, and it’s shaping up to be a proper celebration of independent art toy makers… the kind of event that leans hard into the DIY spirit, the punk edge, and the weird, wonderful side of collecting that a lot of us fell in love with in the first place.

OHKU Brings 'Astro Boy' Energy and Next-Gen Designer Toys to LA Preview 2026... Get Ready!!!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0000

There’s a new player stepping into the spotlight… and they’re not playing small. OHKU is making a serious push into the global designer toys scene, and their presence at LA Preview 2026 feels like a statement moment. If you’ve been paying attention to where the collectible space is heading… emotional storytelling, hybrid materials, strong IP building… this brand is checking all the boxes.

Review/Unboxing - ACME’s POTHEADs "Cali Orange" edition… The Perfect 4/20 Designer Toy Vibe!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Alright… this one just feels right dropping today. ACME’s POTHEADs line has been building a nice little following, and this Cali Orange edition is easily one of the most fun and laid-back releases in the series. With today being 4/20… yeah… the timing couldn’t be more on point.

Saturday Morning Energy… “Wolf Thing Bat Mother” Drops in He-Bat & Skele-Wolf Editions by Joseph Harmon x Toy Art Gallery!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0000

Alright… this one is hitting that perfect sweet spot between retro cartoon chaos and sofubi goodness. Toy Art Gallery is linking up with Joseph Harmon to unleash “Wolf Thing Bat Mother” in what they are calling the "He-Bat" & "Skele-Wolf" editions… and yeah… the name alone already tells you everything you need to know. This release taps straight into that nostalgic Saturday morning cartoon energy… clearly inspired by a certain upcoming big-screen throwback… but flipped through Harmon’s signature weird, gritty lens.

Pocket-Sized Perfection… “Bisquet” Returns in a New 5" Edition by Chakaltois x La Tinta de Aleck!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0000

Fresh out of the oven and ready for your collection… Bisquet is back… and this time, it’s going pocket-sized. Teaming up once again, Chakaltois and La Tinta de Aleck have reintroduced their charming rabbit character in a brand new 5" format… dialing things down in size while keeping all the personality that made the original release such a hit.

A Massive Piece of Art Toy History… VISEone’s “CLOSER Charity Qee” Surfaces for Collectors

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0000

Now this… this is one of those pieces you don’t see come up often. Created back in 2013, the "CLOSER" Charity Qee by VISEone is a true one-off moment in designer toy history… a large-scale custom that blends urban art sensibilities with raw sculptural presence. Produced for a special charity event hosted by CLOSER Magazine, only six of these Qees were ever made… instantly putting this piece into grail territory for serious collectors.

Pop Mart x Yanran Chen KeyA: A Lucid Dream… FULL CASE Unboxing and WOW… Just WOW!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0000

Alright… every once in a while a series comes along that just hits different… and this right here… this is one of those moments. I just dropped a brand new video over on the YouTube channel where I went ALL IN and cracked open a full case of the KeyA: A Lucid Dream Series from Pop Mart and artist Yanran Chen… and I’m not exaggerating when I say… I was blown away with every single pull.

Radioactive Uppercut’s “Freaks, Finks, Spazzes” Return… FINAL Keshi Drop Before It’s Gone for Good!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0000

Radioactive Uppercut is bringing the weird back one last time… and if you’ve been sleeping on these, now’s your final shot. The “Freaks, Finks, Spazzes” lineup — featuring Franken Corpse, Spider Brains, and Coffin Licker — has officially returned for a very limited, final run of unarticulated keshi editions… and once these are gone, that chapter is closed.

Aggro Toys Drops “Tough Skinhead” + “Skinhead Girl” Sofubi… Raw Attitude Meets Traditional Ink!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0000

Aggro Toys is back with two new sofubi releases that really double down on authenticity and era-specific styling… the “Tough Skinhead” and “Skinhead Girl”… and both of these pieces feel incredibly intentional from head to toe.

Sticker Robot Goes Full Neon… DayGlo Sticker Promo Now Live!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0000

Alright… this is one of those promos that just screams “have fun with it.” Sticker Robot is running a 1-week-only DayGlo sticker special, and it’s all about pushing bold, high-contrast design into that eye-melting neon territory. These are 3″ x 3″ rounded corner stickers, screen printed in super saturated DayGlo yellow ink that absolutely pops in daylight… but really comes alive under blacklight.

BC-1 Industrial Yellow Returns… Molding Mule’s Baby Carrier Droid Levels Up!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0000

If you checked out my previous post HERE on the BC-1 Baby Carrier Droid, then you already know this thing is something special… and now Molding Mule is back with the Industrial Yellow (2nd Color) release that really pushes the design into that bold, utilitarian territory.

Fools Paradise Heads to France with “Professional in Paris”… Street Style Meets Designer Toy Culture!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0000

Fools Paradise is back with another slick, style-heavy release… and this one is dripping with Parisian attitude. Introducing “Professional in Paris”, a fashion-forward vinyl figure that blends luxury streetwear vibes with that signature Fools Paradise aesthetic. Right out of the gate, the outfit tells the whole story. The figure is rocking a clean, monochromatic look with a textured dark coat, a soft gray scarf wrapped snug around the neck, and a classic beanie pulled low. Add in those reflective round glasses and oversized nose, and you’ve got a character that feels equal parts mysterious, effortlessly cool, and somewhat familiar… like he just stepped out of a high-end boutique somewhere off the Champs-Élysées.

Heather Clements & Poposition Press Return with “Pull Me Apart Vol. 2”… A Deeper, Stranger Interactive Experience!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0000

Artist Heather Clements is back with Pull Me Apart Vol. 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to her wildly successful first interactive art book, now live on Kickstarter. Published once again by Poposition Press, this new volume pushes everything further… more complex paper engineering, more detailed painting, and an even deeper dive into Clements’ surreal, nature-driven world.

100% Soft Gets Existential with the “Dead Inside” Dumpster Fire Vinyl Figure!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000

If you’ve ever smiled through the chaos while everything quietly burns… yeah, this one’s gonna hit. The crew over at 100% Soft is back with another painfully relatable release… the “Dead Inside” Dumpster Fire Vinyl Figure. Taking their signature blend of cute and chaotic to the next level, this piece leans hard into that “everything is fine” energy… just with a tiny skeleton peeking out to confirm that, well… maybe it’s not.

Slingshot’s Big Easter Drop Brings Nerbo & Spicco, Acrylic Standees, and Sticker Packs!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0000

Slingshot Supply Co. is coming in strong this week with a stacked Easter drop that hits a bunch of different lanes for collectors… from soft vinyl figures to display-ready acrylic pieces and even their first foray into sticker packs. Leading things off are Pasa’s Nerbo & Spicco, finally releasing in their original colorways after first debuting through the Punk Rock Museum back in November. As the first characters in the ongoing Sorrowood line, these two bring a ton of personality in a compact format… each standing around 5” tall with 3 points of articulation.

Emilio Garcia Expands the Forbidden Brain Series with “Once Upon a Brain”!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0000

Emilio Garcia returns with a striking new addition to his ongoing Forbidden Brain series… introducing “Once Upon a Brain.” Pulling inspiration from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), this latest piece leans into themes of temptation, curiosity, and risk… transforming the familiar poisoned apple into something far more cerebral. Garcia’s signature exploration of the brain as both symbol and subject takes center stage once again… blending narrative storytelling with anatomical abstraction.

Review/Unboxing: Funko Steps Into the Art Toy Game?! Sad Salesman ' Blonks Animal Afternoon' Blind Box Unboxing!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0000

Superplastic x Anwar Carrots “FINAL HARVEST” Janky Set Drops… 3 Mutant Carrots Take Over!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0000

Alright… things just got weird in the best way possible. Superplastic and Anwar Carrots are back at it… and the FINAL HARVEST is officially live. This time around, we’re getting not one… but three mutant baby carrots, each bringing their own flavor, attitude, and energy to the Janky platform. Meet the trio… Purple, Yellow, and Red SuperCarrots Janky… all clocking in at that perfect 3" scale, rocking bold colorways, expressive eye variations, and that signature clean Superplastic sculpt.

Flawtoys Drops the Glow… “Anatoma Stranger: Smoky Frost” pre-order announced!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Alright… this one is straight-up collector bait in the best way possible. Flawtoys is back with a fresh drop… and the latest version of their Stranger platform might be one of the cleanest yet. Introducing the “Anatoma Stranger: Smoky Frost”… a piece that blends translucent resin work with internal skeletal detailing in a way that just hits. Standing at 7" (18cm) tall, this release is limited to just 60 pieces worldwide… and what really sets it apart is that no two are the same. Each figure features a completely unique smoky pattern flowing through the body… so every single one is essentially a one-off.

Meet Simon… The Sprouts Are Officially Coming to Life (Launching on Kickstarter soon)!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0000

There’s something special about seeing a new brand take that first real step into the scene… and The Sprouts are doing it the right way. Mark your calendars… because their first official release - via Kickstarter - is going down March 31st at 10AM (Central Time)… and leading the charge is their main character… Simon the Strawberry.

World Bear Day 3 Is Back… And This Lineup Is Absolutely Stacked!!!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000

If you’ve been around the designer toy scene for a minute… you already know World Bear Day is one of those drops collectors circle on the calendar. And now… World Bear Day 3 is officially back… and yeah… this one’s hitting on all levels. Hosted by The Isle of Misfit Toys in collaboration with Kendra’s Customs, this annual online event has quickly grown into a global showcase of creativity… all centered around Kendra Thomas’ signature XO and Baby XO bear sculpts. What makes this series so dope is how each artist flips the same base into something completely their own… no two pieces even come close.

Acme’s “Pothead” Blooms Into the Scene… A Laid-Back Debut With Real Roots!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0000

There’s something refreshing when a debut figure actually means something… and Acme Designer Toys is coming out swinging with Pothead. Created by San Francisco-based artist and veteran Marcos aka Acme, this 8" vinyl figure isn’t just a quirky plant character… it’s rooted in real-life experiences, pulling from themes of addiction, mental health, and street culture. What started as graffiti and garage tattoo work has now evolved into a full-blown collectible… and honestly, it shows.

$5 MONSTER MADNESS… Retro Mini Figures Are Up For Grabs RIGHT NOW!

noreply@blogger.com (SpankyStokes) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0000

Ok… this is one of those “no excuse not to cop” situations. Right now over at Justin Ishmael's online shop, ISH, a lineup of officially licensed retro-inspired mini figures are up for grabs for just $5 each… yeah, FIVE bucks… and once these are gone, that’s it. We’re talking classic creature feature vibes across the board, with sculpts and designs pulled straight from cult film history and indie kaiju-style goodness.