Tea making, toy producing, resin casting, sketch book doodling artist Matt JOnes (AKA Lunartik – he likes to be called Matt JOnes with a large JO) has been designing Vinyl Toys for about seven years, making custom pieces for all… Read More ›
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"The Prisoner" Merchandise Planned
While ITV has yet to announce its scheduling for the new The Prisoner series inspired by the 1960s cult classic, they clearly have high hopes for the show’s success, announcing the appointment of not only a book but also a… Read More ›
‘Nana Rocket launched by Forbidden Planet!
This is just a bit of Friday fun! In 1988, Forbidden Planet commissioned the young Rian Hughes to create the world famous rocket logo and typeface still used today. Now you can own a piece of history with this vinyl… Read More ›
Space Age Exhibition on Tour
You know how these things happen when you’re surfing the ‘net. While researching some imagery for a comic strip I’m working on with Ross Dearsley, completely by fortuitous accident I came across information about a touring exhibition organised by the… Read More ›
Exclusive Hand Made Transformers Figures Up-For-Grabs!
Transformers — a robot toy range that has spawned several successful comics across the globe down the years and will see the launch of a new UK comic title from Titan in October — has a massive collector fan base,… Read More ›
Torchwood Toys go Underground
BBC Worldwide has chosen Underground Toys as the North American and UK licensee for Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, with several product lines planned, including mugs, key chains, plastic replica items, laying cards and resin busts. Expect products to start shipping… Read More ›
Mattel issues toys recall
WorldScreen.com reports Mattel has announced a recall of 1.5 million Fisher-Price toys made in China featuring Sesame Street and Nickelodeon characters over concerns about lead paint, in a move that is expected to cost the toy giant $30 million. Mattel… Read More ›