I don’t know what is it about a Godzilla action figure that makes me want to pick it up, make growling noises, and then pretend to have it destroy a city. I’m sure you can imagine then, that I went little nuts when I spotted this giant Pink Godzilla designed by Heartbat Studio while roaming the aisles at Five Points Festival. Please note that he even has a row of jagged, rainbow-colored spikes going up his fearsome spine, so perhaps he is also celebrating Pride Month. Stranger things have happened.
This week’s Pink Thing is a fun spy pic that I took while watching the Live Painting competition (and enjoying a tall cold one) at Five Points Fest in June. I rarely see a Pink Panther tattoo — and this one is excellent — so I feel lucky to have captured it in the wild.
Those who tell you that you’re too old to play with toys have never been to Five Points Festival: a colorful celebration of Designer Action Figures and Art Toys where creators, collectors, artists, and fans gather together for one weekend each June to shamelessly act like little kids. Whether you’re looking to sell, buy or just browse, Five Points creates a world where Toys — and the people who love them — just plain rule.
In a world where the 80s never died, Super7 has blessed us with another fantastic set of their Reaction Figures that truly Shout at the Devillouder than Vince Neil on a coke binge. The four rock gods of Mötley Crüe have been immortalized as plastic warriors, ready to conquer your collectible toy shelf with as much flamboyance as they did the Sunset Strip. Let’s check them out! Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Motley Crue Action Figures!→
Star WarsFans: If you’ve ever wondered, “What if Chewbacca was made of Bubblegum?” then this fun and very Pink bootleg art toy by Michael Morse is for you. Chewie Bubacca (seen here being chewed by Han Solo himself) was spotted by me at Five Points Festival and may still be available in limited edition colorway of baby pink or hot pink (just in time for a Barbie tie-in!) Contact Michael on Instagram for details!
