One of my favorite shops, Kidrobot has got together with one of my favorite cartoons, The Simpsons on an all new collectible series! According to the press release, The Simpsons creator, Matt Groening, teamed up with Kidrobot, to release the first-ever Simpsons vinyl toy mini-figure series. For The Simpsons series, Matt Groening infused the line-up of Springfield citizens with a Kidrobot flavor, seamlessly merging The Simpsons’ and Kidrobot’s worlds.

The Simpsons x Kidrobot mini series starring…Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Hippie Homer, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Krusty, Sideshow Bob, Scratchy, Itchy, Apu, Fat Tony, Bumblebee Man, Duffman, Chief Wiggum, Barney, Comic Book Guy, Funzo, Lucius Sweet and Three Mystery Figures- that’s all Springfield citizens!!

With 24 figures in total, The Simpsons will be the biggest Kidrobot-produced mini-figure series to date. Each vinyl stands 3 inches tall, includes a character sticker, and comes blind boxed to preserve its identity. Figures will be sold separately (or can be purchased by the case) for $7.95 at all four Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and at select retailers worldwide on August 21st!

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Along with the announcement of  BE@RBRICK 16, MEDICOM TOY also put out a preview of its collaboration with Japanese label realmad HECTIC.  Primed in bright reddish/orange color scheme, the realmad HECTIC edition is covered in its logo and slogans, front and back.  So far, there is no announcement on when it will be release.

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Just a reminder that KAWS‘ online store, kawsone.com, just updated with brand new merchandises at Noon today.  Among the 2008 Summer t-shirt collection and the previously mentioned KAWS x MEDICOM TOY - Original Fake JPP Figure, were several hard to find goods such as Original Fake JPP Figure in all black colorway, a collaboration sunglasses with Stussy, which bears the “X” marking on the hinge, and the Falling Dollar 5′ Beach Towel.  Another exclusive item is the triple collaboration between Original Fake, PORTER, and Gallery 1950 “X” Pattern Folding Chair.

The fervor for KAWS and Original Fake products is such that several items have only sold out even though the online shop is only opened for 3 hours.  Definitively worth checking out now before everything is gone.

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Along with other updated products, one scheduled to release at Noon today (July 24th) on artist KAWS’ online shop, kawsone.com, is the latest Original Fake figure, JPP.  Produced by KAWS’ long time collaborator, MEDICOM TOY, the JPP feature KAWS’ signature cross-bone head and “X” eyes.  If the JPP figure looks familiar to some, because its likeness is base on the official mascot of Tokyo Metropolitan Police (警視庁), Pi-po kun.  The mascot serves as an educational tool to youngsters on traffic safety, laws, as well as community outreach between the police and citizenry of Tokyo It can be commonly found at some 800+ Koban (交番) or police box that dotted across the city.

Release Date: July 24th (Today!!!) | Noon EST

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> Tokyo Metropolitan Police: Pi-po kun Official Site (Japanese Only)

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Medicom Toy Co. and Japanese online lifestyle magazine Openers have just finished their collaboration on a 400% Be@rbrick that uses a more environmental friendly approach to creating toys seeking to raise awareness about environmental sustainbility and protection. The 400% Bearbrick uses scrap wood and paper products to give it a wooden feel and look. There will be 150 pieces of the handmade Bearbricks created by furniture makers Karimoku available online through Rumors.jp in addition to brick and mortar shop, Isetan. Lastly to increase the value of the message of behind the collaboration, an additional 10% of the sales will be donated to the More Trees, an environmental foundation; with a suggested retail price of ¥62,790 JPY (~ $584 USD), a fair amount of money will be donated. via Openers

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To celebrate the release of the widely successful and highly acclaimed Batman: The Dark Knight movie, Medicom Toy Co. was able to put together this collaboration with the movie featuring what is being called a “Twin Pack” of Batman and Joker, a Be@rbrick and Kubrick are each available for both characters. The pack should be releasing in the upcoming weeks. via ToyBeast

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of George Lucas’ sci-fi epic, Star Wars, a collective 13 Japanese artists and labels join curators Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks (both of DKE Toys) in the re-imagination of one the most memorable villains in cinema, Darth Vader.

Each of the collaborators were given a 1:1 scale Darth Vader helmet, constructed identically to the original prop used in the films.  Each of the helmet also served as a 3-dimensional canvas and permitted the collaborators to fully exercised their re-interpretation of the Seth lord.  Collaborators in the Japan leg of the tour include:

Bounty Hunter | Chino | Dehara | Devil Robots | Gargamel | Itokin Park | Mad Barbarians | Mori Chack | RealxHead | Secret Base | T9G | Touma | Usugrow | Yoko d’Holbachie

Their works will join other Vader helmets created by artists in both Europe and US during 2007 portion of the exhibition tour.  After the Japan leg is over, the helmets will continue its tour through out the rest of the Asia and to other parts of the world. For most up to date information, check the link below. Via: La MJC

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To mark the start of the fashion trade show circuit, our friends at BPMW and Capsule Show created a special network of cutting-edge retailers around the Lower East Side. Starting from Today till Tomorrow, July 22nd, shoppers get to enjoy discounts from the likes of Reed Space, Frank’s Chop Shop, Save Khaki, and more…

No requirement necessary, just simply drop by the listed stores and shop to your heart’s desire. A simple “thank you for your patronage” from the retailers and Capsule Show.

Event Date: July 21st (Today!!!) - July 22nd (Tomorrow!)

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