The Making Of Kidrobot For Swatch Stop-Motion Animations

The iconic collaboration of Kidrobot for Swatch has taken Dunny to a whole new level and the creative folks at Happycentro have channeled this inspirational alliance to create a slew of stop-motion animations. We’ve previously featured the Family Clip showing off the designs by Kidrobot artists: MAD, Tara McPherson, Frank Kozik, Jeremyville, SSUR, Joe Ledbetter, Tilt and Gary Baseman. And now, Happycentro has recently shared the super cool, behind-the-scenes footage capturing– what some fail to realize– the vast amount of work it takes to produce these amazing little shorts. You can check out lots more process shots on Happycentro’s Flickr. Enjoy!

Check out this link: http://vimeo.com/28608009

Tagged with: Animation KRTV stop motion SWATCH

Kidrobot ‘Bots Mini Series

Bring on the ‘botness! Eleven ‘bots from the KR ‘hood have gathered to be 3-inch vinyl versions of Kidrobot’s classic icon. Stylized and suited up to resonate awesome, these fresh figures articulate at the head and arms, and are dressed to fit their different personas – punks, gangsters, boxers – you name it! What gangster sleeps with a Teddy bear? KidGangster, that’s who! And who carries a crowbar? Only the perfect KidVandal. Jam out with KidPunk, rob a bank with KidPrisoner, or tag your KR pride with KidBomber. Series includes 11 blind boxed figures in all… grab one, or the whole KR posse on October 6. Available at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers.

Soledesign Custom Shoes

If you need to get yourself a pair of custom shoes then you need check this link out. http://kirstentjie.deviantart.com/gallery/10018616

Kidrobot / Swatch

We will be receiving our stock of these amazing collaboration between Kidrobot and Swatch tomorrow.


As you should know these are very limited and some of the styles are sold out already on the kidrobot web site.
We will also be getting one of the very limited complete collection box sets. This set has all 8 watches together with the 3" Dunny's and the limited 20" Kozik Dunny in it.


There are only 3 in the country so if you are wanting a real treasure you should see this.

Crappy Cat series 1 now in stock.

We have received or stock of the first Crappy cat series and they are not crappy at all.

New from Unacat featuring designs by VanBeater. The series is Blindbox format, and the figures are 2.75". There are 16 designs total, including 2 mystery designs and several drunken accessories

Birthday parties at Toitoy

On Saturday we had another birthday party at Toitoy.

We have started to have birthday parties for kids and adults at our shop. We can accommodate up to 12 and together with a artist/designer of your choice you can have your party.

You chose from our selection of DIY toys and we arrange the rest.

Please contact me to discuss your next kids/Adult party at info@toitoy.co.za

Cute & Creepy Custom Zombie Mega MUNNY By Tadeo Mendoza

Just in from Mexico, the talented Tadeo Mendoza recently finished an impeccably painted custom Zombie Mega MUNNY. With the perfect blend of creepy and cute, this world class one-of-a-kind was commissioned by a lucky collector.
This is such an amazing piece especially all the detail.
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Happiness is Magical

Check ut this 8" Custom Dunny done by 64 Colors , it is available from their website for $375.00.

http://64colors.bigcartel.com/product/rainbow

Huck Gee Skull Heads

We've been hinting at them for weeks now.... Huck Gee's candy colored skulls drop Sep 13th at 11am PST. They are $200 each and limited to 10 per colorway with a total run of only 100 skulls from the all new WWW.FULLYVISUAL.COM These wall mounted bronze Skullheads, each measuring 5" x 6" x 2.5" and weighing just under 2lbs are hand cast in California by Fully Visual and then powder coated in a beautiful palette of colors and stamped with the magic numbers: 01/10 to 10/10. These things are gorgeous and the full set is stunning to behold in person.

Crappy cat series 1 has been released.

CrappyCat : Series 1 has finally arrived. Brought to you by UnaCat, featuring designs by VanBeater. The series is Blind box format, and the figures are 2.75″. There are 16 designs total, including 2 mystery designs and several drunken accessories.

We have placed our order and expect them in abut 10 days time. Watch this space for arrival date.

Kronk Tee shirts available soon.

Our local Kidrobot Designer Kronk will be releasing his own Tee shirt range.

These should be available at the end of September in time for summer and yes there are ladies tee's available.

Watch this space for more details.

Nicocato’s Incredible 3-inch Dunny Collection

Hardcore art toy collector, Nicolas Caldas aka Nicocato is notorious on the Kidrobot Forums for his epic collection of 3-inch Dunnys. He first saw the little art toys in a shop in Colombia and then after a trip to New York and flying back with some blind boxes and a 20-inch Touma Dunny in the seat next to him, he was hooked. The Colombian born, Puerto Rico based collector is on a mad mission to complete every produced 3-inch set and rare exclusive. Not to mention, he has a budding custom collection as well. We caught up with Nico and picked his brain a bit about his lovely little vinyl addiction.
[click for more pics and interview]

Original posting Kidrobot.

Lunartik in a Cup of Tea Series 2

Matt JOnes has released his latest Lunartik in a Cup of Tea series 2! This series consists of 4 different colored 6” figure, colors are Orange Tea, Lemon Tea, Berry Tea, and Mint Tea. They each come with a silver tea stirrer, 2 sugar cubes, and a tea bag booklet for $56 each. You can order yours now by clicking on this link. HERE!

Red Cross Childern's Hospital Art Benefit.

On Saturday 3rd September 2011 was the Red Cross Children's Hospital Art Benefit was held at Leeuenhof in Cape Town. This event is to raise funds for the burns unit at the hospital.

Together with Kidrobot and Kronk we donated 2 toys. One was a Killjoy and the other was a 18" Diy Munny that the kids drew on. They fetched R40 000.00 ($5650.00).Many thanks to all that where involved in this great event.

Soledesign.

If you are in to custom shoes then you need to make contact with Soledesign soon.

Check out this link to see some of the work that has been done , http://t.co/WNOYARE

Good Life Dunny

This is to advise all our customers that due to the limited amount of stock that we received, of this new series, they will not be going onto our internet site. I am really sorry about this and do hope you understand.

Toitoy closing at V&A Waterfront

Our barrow at the V&A Waterfront will be closing on the 31st August 2011, the toys are all available from our shop at 49 Kloof street Gardens.
We hope to see you all at our shop soon.

Good Life Dunny

On Thursday 1st September 2011 there will be the release of the new Huck Gee Good life dunny series.

This is a very limited series and we have received 128 pieces only. There is also a 2 piece box set that we have received 12 units.

This will be a very sort after series to collect so if you are not here on Thursday from 13H00 onwards you will loose out.

Toitoy Swop Shop

Hi All

We will be holding a swop shop on Saturday 3rd September 2011 at our Kloof street shop between 10 and 12.
Bring all your swops along a pick up some amazing swops.
We will be having 2 special give aways for 2 lucky swoppers, we hope to see you on Saturday.

Androids

We have just received our shipment of Androids. We have the standard green one , got the white DIY and we have got series 2 in stock.

These are really great toys with so much character.There is the white cupcake that smells like vanilla and the brown cupcake that smells like chocolate.

There are also some great designs available in the series. This is blind assortment.

No collection is complete without a few Androids.