tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25551315340999130182024-03-14T09:15:43.450-07:00Orochi Marrudonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.comBlogger632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-14095250845598372132012-05-30T03:23:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.390-07:00Frederick the custom Foomi by Carson CatlinNamed after another fallen pet, Carson Catlin's Fredrick is a 7" Kidrobot Foomi painted chocolate brown with pale green threading. He was created for the 2012 Munnyworld competition. You can vote for him here: http://bit.ly/LEi1tB donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-45424347629471716842012-05-30T03:08:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.391-07:00SNEAK PEEK: das mo custom Bunee Qeedas mo shares with us some teasers of his entry into the upcoming BuneeQ show in Bochum, Germany. This is das mo's first custom Qee!donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-45708194102494236252012-05-29T14:51:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.391-07:004th Anniversary of Tenacious Toys Blog; looking to add more sponsorsOn this 4-year anniversary of the Tenacious Toys blog, we are very proud to show you a screenshot from the backend of our blog: our monthly pageviews have jumped from under 10,000 pageviews per month in November all the way up to about 25,000 pageviews per month for the last 2 months. We are achieving these new higher numbers due to a revamp of the way we're blogging:• I've learned how to blog donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-35027828160035496032012-05-29T14:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.391-07:00Camilla D'Errico Munky King Art Contest...Calling all artists! Camilla D'Errico and Munky King have just announced an amazing art competition. This contest will be based off the character and story of "Tanpopo", whom is led by the devil Kuro on a journey to experience emotions. This contest has 3 different categories you can submit entries for:- Design a poster of Tanpopo and Kuro using your favorite piece of literature, example: donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-34038852503947074402012-05-29T13:05:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.391-07:00Trunks 3.5-inch DIY figure by Urban ElephantTrunks is a new 3.5" DIY designer toy in the shape of an elephant. Made by Urban Elephant from Canada, it looks like the retail price will be $14 or $15. Right now they're testing the waters by emailing retailers like us. Trunks is articulated at the neck and shoulders. Urban Elephant says they'll be releasing painted versions in the future, but for now they're selling the DIY. Anyone interested?donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-38525835893212135082012-05-26T11:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.391-07:00Teru Fujita, Candy-Coated Custom Show artist, now on Flickr I suggested to Teru Fujita, creator of the amazing Bentie the Bentley custom 7" Munny, that he create a Flickr account to chronicle and record his work online. He has worked for decades in the NYC toy scene, but his work has been largely behind the scenes as he has had numerous roles in design and prototyping. I am attempting to bring his amazing work into the spotlight, which is one of the donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-32388607672321249082012-05-26T07:30:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00Young Morkenstein by Pobber ToysWhat did the evil Dr. Morkenstein look like when he was a kid?The amazing new Pajamas edition explores that, showing the young Dr. Morkenstein in his pajamas.Check him out in his red pajamas with grey stars and stripes and his self-made helmet with the words 'BEWARE'.Looking so disarmingly charming and innocent, you might just stop caring that he turned out to be the evil brother.Limited to just donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-38498844116468213002012-05-26T07:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00We Become Monsters Skelechub Mini resin BB sale May 28Our friend Chris Moore of We Become Monsters is releasing his new mini 2" resin sculpt of his Skelechub figure in the form of a blind box sale on May 28th! $12 gets you a blind-boxed Mini Skelechub in one of the many colorways below! Go to WeBecomeMonsters.com on Monday to pick a few up.I have one in a beautiful Tenacious blue- sitting right in front of me on top of my computer! I love it!donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-33019906303233477032012-05-25T20:18:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00Voltaire Deady and Sleezter Bunees arriving soonBoth the Deady Bunee and the Sleezter Bunee 5" Mini Qee figures will have 2 colorways, and all of them come with a code for Adventure Quest that unlocks a Deady companion in the game. $28 each, arriving in June. Preorder yours here. Support Voltaire, New York's favorite Goth and minor local celebrity!donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-88297798735668820112012-05-25T20:05:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00CHIPP s004 and BOOMER [FORT BURNOUT-DSRT] drop May 28 in Squadt StoreCHIPP s004 and BOOMER [FORT BURNOUT-DSRT]Edition of 200. $115.00 USD Includes worldwide shipping.The release is set for Monday, MAY 28, 12:00 noon central time (Austin TX)Available at the squadt store>> http://store.projectsquadt.comFeaturesChipp includes: modular tactical vest with assorted pouches, Fort Burnout shirt, bandana, sMK23 with holster, SM4 with red dot and suppressor, donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-18748010478112910562012-05-25T14:49:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00Custom Mini Berties by Adam Pratt drop at 6pm EST At one inch tall, the 3A Mini Berties are difficult to even hold in one's hand, let alone fully paint and weather. At 6pm, we will be releasing Wave 1 of Adam "Halfbad" Pratt's custom Mini Berties. There are 6 different minis in this wave, and they will be $20 each. Click here to buy them at 6pm.donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-87223857857263863052012-05-25T11:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00Talk About That Was Fast With Jeff Lamm...Talk about FAST. Although this print titled "London Face Punch" by Jeff Lamm is already sold out, it still deserved it's own post! One cool thing about this print is that it features 3 of Jeff Lamm's produced figures as the monsters attacking the city. (Greasebat on the left, M5 Bravo hugging the tower and Stee-Gar on all fours.) To see this print and what Jeff Lamm had to say about it please donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-10069447625017526702012-05-25T10:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.392-07:00Teaser: Qiqi By Ziqi and Chebaka...Not much is known about Qiqi by Ziqi pictured above from Creo Design except that it's very cute and the production process to get it made is almost over. Which means this figure should be available for purchase in the next few months. Qiqi by Ziqi will come in both black or red and official photos should be out soon.Pictured above is also another figure that is almost completed production from donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-14568147124616685892012-05-25T08:47:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.393-07:00JC Rivera Most Wanted Madness 1:AM Gallery...JC Rivera is a custom making madness machine. As you can see from the photo above he used multiple different bases to create these eerie and haunting customs. The skulls, the use of the color red and horns has these customs heading towards a western theme for me. Reminds me of the dead half eaten cow skulls that cowboys would find when out riding a trail. I really love the theme of these customs donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-87684328003981911572012-05-24T14:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.393-07:00SOLD OUT Tony Gil Free Runner Diamond Kid Mascot...Tony Gil has just finished his first custom 8" Mascot and it is already sold out! Titled "Free Runner Diamond Kid" this custom was made by chopping apart the mascot build and then putting it back together in the design he wanted. This design is really clever on a Mascot and definitely has a Paw like inspired feel to it. Tony Gil also made a time lapse process video showing how he came up with thedonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-68484200213468881432012-05-24T12:30:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.393-07:00DAVEMARKART And His Incredible Monster Madness...Although this lizard zombie "Mouth's To Feed" is already sold, I just had to write a post showcasing the amazing talent DAVEMARKART has. I absolutely love this Lizard/Snake or whatever reptile that this might be representing! All those evil hand sculpted teeth along with the headed arms makes this an amazingly sculpted custom that I cannot stop staring at. One thing that never disappoints is donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-60311184551119166392012-05-24T11:30:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.393-07:00Scott Kinnebrew's Little Copper Bots Are Here To Serve You...Scott Kinnebrew aka Forces of Dorkness had 2 spare Dunny's laying around and decided to make these very cute Copper Bots! Using sculpey and some metallic paint he made these 3" Dunny's into the ultimate little robots. I love the bright colorful eyes and the use of oxidation for detailing! The ears distract a little bit but the twisted metal looks pretty cool. I am not sure if these designs are donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-14411772961787781432012-05-24T10:30:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.393-07:00Super7 Cream-Filled Oreo Foster-O...Are you ready for another version of your favorite Foster? Well "Foster-O" is his name and he reminds me of a half eaten Oreo with a huge smile on his face. This Foster is made from black vinyl with white sprays and is oh so cute! If you are an Oreo fan then this is a must have! Cream-Filled Foster-O is out now and is available for $25 each. If you would like to purchase one please click HERE.donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-45876725529639612852012-05-24T08:31:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.393-07:00Freshly Caught Feelings Fruity Strawberry...I love these! Taylored Curiosities is back with her second installment of the Freshly Caught Feelings series. This time instead of worrisome she came back with a cute and Fruity version. Each Fruity version includes a jam jar, artificial grass, a candy treat and the Fruity itself. Each Fruity measures 1.5" inches tall and is made of super soft red fleece, hand embroidered eyes and hand painted donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-25558456603068687612012-05-23T09:59:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.394-07:00Custom 1-inch Mini Berties by Adam Halfbad Pratt release May 25thWe are happy to announce our next exclusive artist series: we sent a sack of 1" tall Mini Berties by 3A Toys to "Halfbad" Adam Pratt, a CT artist specializing in miniatures. The release date is this Friday May 25th on Adam's page in the Customs section of www.tenacioustoys.com at 6pm EST.These custom Minis will be $20 each and this first wave consists of 6 figures. donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-34752835075731588432012-05-23T07:23:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.394-07:00Venom custom by VISEone plus teasers for his upcoming showsComic Stripped Venom Munny by VISEoneVISEone sent out a newsletter with a lot of interesting stuff in it. First up was this sick Comic Stripped Venom custom which you can purchase here.Next VISEone shows us the flyer for an upcoming show he's doing right in Germany called The Toy2R Bunee Qee Show, which is taking place at Chrom Gallery June 8th in Bochum, Germany. A couple of our other buddies- donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-75150663009948301642012-05-23T06:57:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.394-07:00JINX custom Munny by David BrodskyDavid Brodsky sends us images of his custom 7" Munny he turned into a character he calls JINX. This on ewas submitted to the Kidrobot Munny contest. Great detailing on this one- looks straight out of the Chronicles of Narnia!donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-88572437596328006242012-05-22T18:20:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.394-07:00Soda & Metallic 4 inch Domos revealedJust in time for Christmas, six awesome new 4" Vinyl Domos are will be hitting our shores this September.Japan's favorite furball is paying us a much-welcomed visit once again with a release of three all-new styles of flocked, fizzy, and flavorful fun figures available in lime, orange, and grape! Domo is also paying tribute to all of the marvelous athletes from around the world participating in donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-73119392956230869392012-05-22T18:19:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.394-07:00Deady Invasion Disrupted! Sleezter Taking Over!Voltaire's iconic Deady Bear has run into a small problem... An army of evil bunees bent on world destruction! Sleezter Bunny is coming! Our brave hero, Deady Bear, has disuised himself as "Deady Bunee" in hope of infiltrating the invading horde and thwarting their vile plan! $28 each. Preorders available now at www.tenacioustoys.comdonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555131534099913018.post-42080182557842746072012-05-21T12:31:00.000-07:002012-05-30T03:52:52.395-07:00Glass Destroyers by Eric FrankToy journalist Eric "Toygodd" Frank has been delving in glass lately as a medium for his Destroyer figures. Pictured are glass versions in 4 inch, 2 inch and 1.5 inch sizes. More info to come on his progress! Guess which kick-ass shop gets an exclusive shot at selling these cool figures?donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689473447738885956noreply@blogger.com0