SWAMP YETI (GREEN) SMASH - CLARIFICATION UPDATE

Just to clarify the status of the SWAMP YETI (GREEN) SMASH Figure: TOY2R will have 100 pcs available during the TAIPEI TOY FESTIVAL - to compound matters - they will even have a select amount of YETI (BLUE) SMASH figures available.

DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS is offering the balance of 100 pc of SWAMP YETI (GREEN) SMASH to select retailers at the SAN DIEGO COMIC CON. You can drop by booth #2401 to find out which retailers will have the figure. Diamond will also have samples of the GREEN and BLUE SMASH on display (only) at their booth along with a slew of other TOY2R products.

QEE ACADEMY - FAN ANIMATION

While the graphics are a bit rough, its still a kick to watch...and here we thought friends of QEE wanted to just customize figures.....kudos to the folks behind this...while not licensed, we still enjoyed.

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GAMA-GO YETI - REVEALED!

Well here is the first look at the new YETI QEE from TOY2R x GAMA-GO. Standing 2.5" and includes his trademark keychain attachment - Yeti is just about ready to drop. We will have a sample of it on display during SDCC at the Diamond booth so if you want to check it out, head over there. Stay tuned for more developments on this figure and how the line may expand.

DIY FIGURES - Recreate your own Icon

As we continue our look at the our DIY collection this week, we wanted to pull out the iconic characters that make for excellent customs. Take Kei Sawada's 6" CUCUMOUSE DIY figure above. We are releasing a few during the 08 TTF show but not to worry, they will be offered domestically as well. In addition to the WHITE DIY version, we will be offering a limited run of BLACK DIY CUCUMOUSE figures too...more info to follow.

For now, take a look at the other iconic characters we offer to broaden the DIY genre....


HOMER SIMPSON - talk about a great figure to customize. Hopefully we will be getting this figure shipped in the next couple of months as we know a lot of collectors have been requesting him for some time. Another question posed by fans is will there be another world tour similar to the BART tour we held...the answer is still not definite. We would love to hold another tour, especially based on the response to the BART TOUR. We have more than 200 artists across the globe who participated, so that gives you the scope of how daunting these tours can be. That's a lot of folks to get together for one major show - but who knows...the future is filled with possibilities.

As for the BART DIY - these are pretty much sold out, so if you find one, snag it because even we don't have these guys sitting around. However if you want a real treasure, head over to the QEE forum and keep an eye out for the BART AUCTION taking place very soon. It will be your chance to pick up one of the original customs from the BART TOUR.


Then there is HELLBOY, yet another bad boy who's upcoming film has everyone tensed up for more action. Granted this figure took a lot of work to get just right but we think we have captured Hellboy's essence in this DIY figure. While this figure isn't available everywhere - customs have popped up. One of the more amazing pieces was Tara McPherson's "Hug Life" version available through Dark Horse.

BABY QEE EGGQ x JASON FREENY - YOKELS

Wow! Now that is a great take on the BABY QEE format. Major kudos to artist Jason Freeny at MOIST PRODUCTION - this collection of figures brings a whole new dimension to the DIY figure. Just had to post it due to the focus of DIY figures this week. Head over to Jason's site for more original customs.

BABY QEE 3.5IN DIY NEW SERIES

Wave Ten of Baby Qees features a whole new crew ready and willing for your DIY expression. TOY2R has developed some cool looks just right for the 3.5 inch size: BALLEEQ (the round headed one of the group), TOYERBBQ (a menacing look but what hides behind that toothy grin?), BOXEEQ (the blank faced member also known as the CUBE (he's such a square!)), and lastly, SPRAY (the tagger of the group). Each has its own look and identity but you can create a whole new character using your DIY skills. Available now, all of these BABY QEES will make the DIY genre heat up!





Wave Twelve features ELEPEEQ BABY QEE, the all new sculpt from TOY2R. Available in both forms (angel & devil), so what does ElepeeQ inspire you to create? From the tip of his tiny trunk to the tips of his huge ears, this mini pachyderm makes a great addition to the Baby Qee DIY line.



Wave Nine features the lovable EGGQ BABY EGG (note the only Baby Qee without a tail or wings - so its up to you to give its identity. This cute little guy looks as if its ready to stage a remake of Humpty but only you can create a whole new look and persona for Eggy.

NEW WEEK - NEW DIY

We're going to take this week to focus on the newly rebooted (to use a film term) D.I.Y. series from TOY2R. We have a lot of new offerings that just might take you by surprise. Each day we will focus on a new line, so take note, if you're needing a DIY fix, here it comes. From 2.5" to 8" we'll cover it all, so stay tuned as you won't want to miss any of these updates.