by: Emily | September 3, 2009
OriginalFake x UNDERCOVER - Bear Companion Vinyl Figure @ colette

Never had two odd creatures ever look so cuddly together. Original Fake’s KAWS worked with UNDERCOVER’s Jun Takahashi to put their famous mascots together in a cozy hug. The UNDERCOVER Bear has its arms around the companion in this toy rendition. The collaborative companion are…

by: Emily | September 3, 2009
Nike x Offspring - Safari Toy

After collaborating with VANS, Offspring, the UK retailer of cool kicks, had worked with Nike to create the Safari Toy pack. Inspired by the hot Air Max 1 Safari, the Offspring guy sports a cool “Safari” print hair style and wears a Nike tee. Just…

by: masa | September 3, 2009
Michael Lau x Jan Lamb - Yes, i.Do 3omething

A series of heart shaped figures will be coming out in time for a CD launch by Hong Kong pop icon Jan Lamb aka Lam Dog. The figures will be made by non other than Hong Kong’s figure artist Michael Lau. Lamb’s album “Yes, iDo 3omething”…

by: masa | September 3, 2009
Michael Lau - Gardener - The Early Years

As the Gardener 10th anniversary event is getting closer, here we have a look back into time and revisit the roots and history of what we know today as Gardener by Michael Lau. With humble beginnings and ideas jotted down on sketch books, each character…

by: masa | September 2, 2009
Kinetics x Columbia x BE@RBRICK - 6th Anniversary - Special Exclusive Item

Tokyo and Osaka’s sneaker and street wear boutique Kinetics have welcomed its 6 year in business and to commemorate this occasion they have produced some special items. Kinetics is known for their collaboration with outdoor brand Columbia and they have taken the famous Altoona jacket…

by: Emily | August 31, 2009
Kidrobot - Dunny Hunt ‘09 NYC | Scavenger Hunt

You may not be Alice in Wonderland, but going through the nooks and cranny of New York City in search for Kidrobot’s latest “Dunny” — an imaginary bunny figurine friend– shouldn’t be too far off from chasing a rabbit rushing for time. Of course, nothing…

by: X | August 29, 2009
OriginalFake x UNDERCOVER - Bear Companion Vinyl Figure

The OriginalFake x UNDERCOVER Bear Companion Vinyl Figure will be released today August, 29th at the OriginalFake store in Tokyo with a possible worldwide release to come afterwards. The collaboration figure will come in both a Cream White color as well as a Black color.…

by: masa | August 28, 2009
Graphic Airlines x G999 - Flesh Mesh Madame Vee & Meaty Figure Set

One of Hong Kong’s graphic designer/street artist duo Graphic Airlines have been making noise with their unique character designs and hands on approach that has been lost through the digital age. Their works can be seen on the streets in the form of wheat paste…

by: Emily | August 28, 2009
Takashi Murakami X MEDICOM TOY - “inochi” Figurines

Such is Murakami’s penchant for surprise and the unexpected– sometimes the artist’s work inspires a heartfelt, Disney vibed twang (tell us you didn’t go “aww” watching his First Love animated sequence for Louis Vuitton), and other times, odd surreal figures engage in some mudane sexual…

by: Emily | August 27, 2009
Michael Lau - Gardener 10th Exhibition

The man who shows us there’s no such thing as “age-appropriate” for toys and keeps everyone young at heart, Michael Lau, is hosting his first ever US exhibition presented by MINDstyle next month. Along with celebrating Michael Lau’s 10th anniversary, the exhibition is not just…