Joan Cornellà - Gonnadie

I have been staring at this print for years & I finally got around to ordering it!
I think Joan Cornellà does fantastic work, it's weird, quirky & bizarre. They're is generally better known for their comics then their paintings, but I enjoy both & I love the cute, but nihilistic style of their paintings!

It was thankfully very easy to find a frame for this, as it's a A3 print. It is currently the only thing on the segment of wall that I hung it. It definitely draws attention! My photo truly doesn't do it justice however!

In the last few months Joan Cornella has shared a couple of other paintings on their facebook, that I desperately hope they decide to produce prints of! They're so darn cute! I absolutely love the bright colours & the simple aggressive statements! I feel they'd flow perfectly with my Gonnadie print.

These pieces fit my collection of art perfectly! Cute & aggressive(any variation of cute/naughty, cute/psychotic etc.) is basically my entire life goal for my walls & shelves. The ridiculously adorable nature of the Gonnadie print has added a little something extra to my home!

I highly recommend Joan Cornellàs work! I was going to share a couple of their comics, but I'll leave it to my readers to seek those out & leave the focus here on their other work.

You can see more of their art on facebook & Instagram or check out their website!

GID Portalplasm Cliffs Display - Amusing Mini Paranormals

I love this little shelf! Angela Pileggi of Amusing Mini Paranormals makes some amazingly fun stuff! When I saw her resin displays, I instantly needed one! Something a bit different & it created more display space for my toys! I went with the glow in the dark version(I've yet to test it's GID quality mind you), partly because I wanted more GID in my life & also because it's green & I like green(sometimes simple appeal is enough)!

Seriously though, how great is this thing? Small & easy to mount. About 7 inches tall & enough space for five 2 inch toys! Currently, I've chosen to put my Rampage Toys 'Little Unicorn' toys on the shelf. This resin is exceptionally strong! I chatted with Angela about her work & was told, she tests her resin by throwing it at the floor. I don't know if this was true or an exaggeration, but honestly it wouldn't surprise me!

I was sent a little extra gift as well! A pink glitter ecto-rex. I'm going to hold onto this little guy, maybe give it away in a contest! Really hard to capture it's shininess in a photo! I always love a free gifty & I LOVE Amusing Mini Paranormals 'drippy' styled stuff. Really fun designs!

I'm totally intending to buy a second cliff display! I'm officially saving wall space for another one! In fact, a beautiful multi-coloured shelf was shared by Amusing Mini Paranormals recently & I'm desperate to own one!

Side-note! Amusing Mini Paranormals released a new design this week! Cinemasaurus, their first new design since 2016 & it's a cutie! They're working on a bunch of other new designs at the moment as well! I highly recommend keeping an eye on their social media to see the things that come!

I've had a crappy cash-flow this year, so this is actually my first resin item of the year(a little shocking, as we're beyond the half-way mark...) & I couldn't be happier with it!

You can find Angela Pileggi & her Amusing Mini Paranormals on facebook & instagram.
Or check out her store on storenvy

Moggie - Jink Wu x Unusual Creation Club

I haven't bought a lot this year(part of the reason this blog has been quiet lately), but I couldn't resist Moggie by Jink Wu x Unusual Creation Club!
I first become aware of Moggie when Remjie Malham(amazing artist, check out their stuff!) shared one on facebook they'd managed to score at BTS(Beijing Toy Show). About a week later The Toy Chronicle blogged about it, including how I could go about getting on a waiting list to buy one! I honestly thought I'd have to wait longer, but within a couple of days of sending an e-mail, I'd paid for my toy & it was on it's way!

This toy is adorable! Well, maybe that's subjective. I think it's hilarious, the juxtaposition of the cuteness with the distasteful nature of the subject matter! Honestly a simple, but effective toy concept! It was destined to end up on my shelves, I mean honestly, it's a cat(I think it's a cat anyway :P) sucking the blood out of a bird, it's quite a visual!

This little vinyl toy is about 4inches tall & has one point of articulation; it's head can move. I didn't fiddle with it too much, I believe the straw can be removed too. I had a hard time trying to capture the shade of green in my photos, it's not quite a neon green, but it's still quite bright. I'm a big fan of green, so this choice of colour for the first Moggie release worked for me! I also think it's little tail is a nice touch!

I love this little thing, it makes me wish I put more effort into dusting(hence the weird angle of the 'displayed' photo :P). My first toy of the year & it's the perfect combination of cute & macabre!

I'm unsure how limited Moggie is, but I don't think they've sold out yet! If you'd like to add one to your collection, e-mail UnusualCreationClub@gmail.com or pop onto Unusual Creation Clubs Facebook page to enquire about one! Only $55USD! It's definitely worth every cent!

The Four Boob Bozwangler - Cupco

I have been meaning to buy this toy for years & finally I satisfied that need! Added bonus, this was delivered on a Saturday, no idea why(generally we don't get weekend post in Australia) but I'm not complaining, it was a wonderful surprise!
The Four Boob Bozwangler from Cupco is just insane & cracks me up. This toy definitely falls into the aesthetic I seek in my collection! I'll let the product description speak for itself on this one. It sums up this wacky toy much better then I ever could!

TURD HAT! CRAB CLAWS! FOUR BOOBS! DOG HEAD! NICE BELT!
The Four Boob Bozwangler has it all! The best outerspace friend you will ever meet!
Here is the poem of the existence of the Bozwangler:

HAVE YOU EVER KILLED A MAN?
HAVE YOU PLANNED TO RULE A PLANET?
HAVE YOU CLIPPED THE WINGS FROM A WEAKER BEING?
HAVE YOU LOVED?
HAVE YOU SEEN SUNS EXPLODE?
HAVE YOU WEPT AS PLANETS IMPLODE?
YES?
YOU ARE BOZWANGLER.

The Bozwangler is about 7 inches tall, vinyl & came with it's packaging flat-packed. I'm undecided on whether I'll display it in it's box or not.
There was also a bunch of extra goodies thrown into my package! A couple of patches & stickers, a mini print & a enamel pin! Just epic goodies & one very satisfied customer!

Cupco are based in Australia, so it was great to support a more local artist. This will probably be the last toy I purchase for myself this year(though I still have a back-log to blog about!), but I couldn't think of a better way to end my years collecting! I highly recommend everyone adds a Four Boob Bozwangler to their life!

You can find Cupco on facebook & instagram, or if you're looking to buy some of their crazy products, check out their store!

Box of Goodies! - Ben Seto

I just received a lovely box of bits & pieces from Ben Seto! Owner of Black Sheep Comics & creator of 'Skullbunnies'(amongst other critters!). I've been a fan of Bens work for years, but we've only recently been communicating & he offered to send me some goodies!
SO much CUTE! Seriously, this is some adorable stuff! The little drawing was a big surprised! The reason I first contacted Ben was because of a A Clockwork Orange painting they had done years ago(it was shared on facebook). I may not have been able to acquire the painting, but I got this little cutie instead!

The stickers are amazing, they feel nice to the touch(yes, I fondled them!). I must find somewhere to slap them. The badges are fantastic too(badly placed in my photo)! I always appreciate new badges to add to my collection, especially when they're this delightfully cute!

My favourite item from this bundle, has to be the mini Skullbunny resin. Don't get me wrong, huge fan of Star Wars & the Buntrooper figure is awesome(& it came with a extra head!), but the classic style Skullbunnies have always been very appealing to me & I'm so super happy to finally have one!
These resin Skullbunnies are tiny! Only 1.75inches tall! I only have a handful of smaller resin pieces & I couldn't be happier to add these little cuties to my shelves!

You can find Benjamin Seto on facebook & instagram, or if you're heading to DCon this weekend they'll be their selling their wares(Booth 100)!

This blog is the official bounce-back since a bout of writers-block. Hopefully I'll finish up some other posts to share sooner rather then later(I may opt for a giant 'catch-up' post).

Small Wunders & GIVEAWAY - I Break Toys

I just received a lovely parcel of goodies from I Break Toys(Lisa Rae Hansen)! Most of the items aren't for me(I'll discuss that in a moment), but she was kind enough to send me a tiny little orange 'Small Wunder' resin toy & a Kyoot enamel pin!

I Break Toys recently ran a Kickstarter to try & get Kyoot produced as a vinyl toy. Tragically they didn't reach their goal, but I think it's a fantastic character & I hope they try again! In the meantime this pin is a welcome addition to my life!

The tiny Small Wunder critter is just adorable! It's about 1 inch tall. I only have one other resin toy that size & oddly enough Lisa Rae Hansen was the one who cast & painted it(Power5 'Burnt Out' by Alto)! So happy to add another tiny toy to my collection! It's too darn cute!

I had originally communicated with Lisa about her tiny Small Wunders figures early last year(they were available at TOYCONUK last year I believe) & had completely forgotten to follow-up about them.
For those who don't know, I run a group on facebook called 'Resin Toy Obsession'. My group is due to reach 1000 members within the next week or two! In preparation(& desperation) for that milestone, I wanted something really brilliant for a Giveaway. I Break Toys was the first to come to mind & so I finally got back to her about my long-gone inquiry about some toys. She gladly offered to contribute something for the group & boy did she deliver!

Rather then the tiny versions of her Small Wunders, she sent a complete set of her original full-size 'Small Wunders' series. Hopless The Sad Bunny, The Way Up, Kookie & Just Looking. A very fun set of toys, ranging from about 2inches to 2.5inches in height & each piece is limited to only 5! I couldn't be more excited about this contest & I'm so happy with this amazingly generous contribution to my group!

If you'd like to check out I Break Toys work, you can find them on instagram, facebook or you can check out their website!

If you're as excited about the giveaway as I am, my group is always open to new resin connoisseurs! You can find Resin Toy Obsession on facebook!

Combex Bear & Art Whore Patch

I always intend to acquire vintage toys & I never seem to actually follow-through on that intention! Thankfully I have friends who rectify my self-deprivation! Josh Griffith from Art Whore recently bought himself an armful of toys. A few comments later & he offered to send me one! I always appreciate a gift!

Thanks for the use of your photo Josh!

This adorable squeaky toy is from a company called Combex & was made in England. I'm unsure exactly what decade it's from(or it's exact name), I'd guess during the 50s-70s somewhere. It's about 10 inches tall & by far one of my more domineering toys!
One of the reasons I think I found this toy so appealing, is it's bib. One of the first toys I ever owned(& still own) wore a bib. Nostalgic appeal is behind many of the things I own.

Due to it's age I decided to put it on, what I call, my 'Knick Knack' shelf. Where I put all my vintage/antique items, or anything that simply has no other home. Now I need more vintage toys for it to loom over!

In addition to the lovely chunk of vintage vinyl, there was a patch swimming around in my package too! This patch is just ridiculously retro! I had actually intended to buy one the next time I was shopping in Art Whores shop. My crappy photo really doesn't emphasise the colours on this patch. I'm eager to get it stitched to my bag(if i can find the space)!

It's nice to have something a bit different, a bit random & a bit cute! I truly appreciate the gesture & I'm always happy to add something new to my collection! Hopefully, I'll have more vintage toys to share in the future & to accompany this bear on my shelves!