Heads Up: Kronk Tree Huggr Special AWOL Edition 8” Dunny

Kidrobot just announced a special April release of the Tree Hugger AWOL Edition Dunny by South African artist Kronk. These will be exclusive to select retailers worldwide and will not be available through KR (list right after the jump). Limited to only 500 pieces and will sell for $75 a piece. Feel free to contact these lucky retailers for details on this special release.

USA

Arizona:

Lulubell Toys Bodega, Tuscon

California:

Mixi-bang, Los Angeles

Mobius, Torrance

Munky King, Los Angeles

Neon Monster, San Francisco

Somos, Salinas

Michigan:

Lift Designer Toys, Royal Oak

Florida:

Pinkghost, Coral Gables,

Uberbot, Winter Park

Illinois:

Museum Of Contemporary Art, Chicago

Rotofugi, Chicago

Minnesota:

Robotlove, Minneapolis

New Jersey:

Brain Candy, Ridgewood

New York:

Hero Design Studio + Boutique, Buffalo

Myplasticheart, New York

Ohio:

Shoparooni, Cleveland

Oklahoma:

Chingogu Gallery, Oklahoma City

Oregon:

Missing Link Toys, Portland

Pennsylvania:

Jinxed Clothing, Philadelphia

Texas:

Domy Books, Houston

Domy Books, Austin

Vinyl Addiction – Designer Toys on TV

Vinyl Addiction, a TV show focusing specifically on Vinyl Toys, debuts on Myx on April 1st (Directv, COX, RCN). Hosted and produced by artist Jesse Hernandez, VA starts and ends with designer toys but mixes in the crossover with underground music, graffiti, art and pop-culture.

We’re happy to bring you a preview of Episode 1 with an interview of Marka27 (below). Enjoy. Also, be sure to check out the Vinyl Addiction site for more content from the first episode – including a tour of Linkin Park DJ Joe Hahn’s collection and an interview with Roy Miles Jr., creator of the Biddies.

Featuring interviews with leading artists in the scene as well as show coverage, store profiles, and peeks into the art collections of celebs –Vinyl Addiction is must-see TV for collectors and fans. As well, we hope the show will serve as an exciting introduction to designer toys and help turn viewers into collectors.

Interviews coming up with the likes of Greg Craola Simkins, Marka27, Huck Gee, Frank Kozik, Brian Flynn, Gallery 1988, Munky King, MAD, Kano, DJ Qbert, Joe Hahn, and many more.

Rotofugi Exclusive Scavengers Pink Masao by Kathie Olivas on sale NOW

Rotofugi has just put up their exclusive Pink Masao Scavengers figure by Kathie Olivas online. Produced by MINDstyle, the figure is limited to just 200 pieces and retails for $15.

MINDstyle’s VIP Art Toy Society Memberships

MINDstyle is now offering VIP Memberships for its Art Toy Society (ATS). ATS is designed for active collectors. Members enjoy special access to allotments of hard-to-get figures including region exclusives, event exclusives, and store exclusives (does not apply to artist exclusives). This year’s membership also includes two MINDstyle figures -- Ron English's Abraham Obama Inaugural version vinyl bust (Happy President's Day, SRP $200) and the highly sough after red Hazel mini figure (NFS) by Kathie Olivas. In addition to access to exclusives and he two included figures, the VIP membership ($200/year) also includes a VIP membership card, option to purchase one ATS annual exclusive figure, 10% discount at select retailers (TBA). To join, send email to emi[at]mindstyle[dot]com.

Keen readers will note that the value of the two included figures alone cover the cost of the membership. For serious collectors and completists, this is an excellent way of ensuring access to MINDstyle’s rarest collectibles. Coming up next from MINDstyle are numerous artist figures as well as limited-edition toys from its brand partners – Disney and Paramount Pictures. If you’ve been trying to track down hard-to-get MINDstyle releases such as the Scavengers exclusives or the various Stephan Le Podd editions, ATS could prove invaluable.

Heads Up: New Golden Ticket S5 Dunny Artist Proofs (02.20)

As most of you know, cases of what was the Golden Ticket Prize Dunnys accidently made their way to retailers and customers. Kidrobot decided on creating a new color variant of Huck Gee’s Golden Ticket Dunny.This Friday at Noon, Huck will be releasing a few artist proofs of what seems to be a very golden version of the original GT. Dubbed The Great Glorious Soaring Golden Grandfather Munk will be available only through Huck’s Ebay Store. Only 25 AP’s will be available for $100 a figure. So be sure to get your snipers ready because these will go fast!

Quasimoto Figure Kid Robot and Stones Throw

Kid Robot and Stones Throw have teamed up for the Quasimoto figure, which will be released February 19, 2009. The Quasimoto figure is 8-inches tall, available in equal quantities of yellow and blue, each with a brick and spliff “cigarette”for $49.95 each. Pre-order now over at stonesthrow.com.