LONG TiME NO SEE

Wow, where did the year go? I didn't plan on taking such a long break from my blog but I blinked and most of the year had passed. So to get anyone who might read this up to speed, I moved last year across the country and since then have been setting up our home, organizing my collections, and doing home improvements when I have the time. I meant to share photos on here of our progress but it all just became too overwhelming.

Things are starting to finally slow down a bit so I will slowly be adding posts on here but plan to do a full blog makeover soon. Since my favorite holiday, Halloween, is coming up I'm starting to get really motivated to create and decorate. I will be sharing Halloween inspired products and art I find over the next couple of months both here and on Pinterest. I will also be sharing home improvement photos along with how we display our collections. I hope they can inspire in some way. Have a wonderful rest of your week!

Here are a few photos from last year right after we moved in. Halloween was the first holiday I decorated here and I can't wait to do it this year.

xoxo

Sara

TOY : DREAM BiG FRiENDS

Happy Monday everyone! The weekend before Thanksgiving I attended one of my favorite conventions, Designer Con. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a toy and art convention mostly focusing on the designer toy world. I’m going to share more from the convention over the next few days but I first up is the Dream Big Friends now on Kickstarter. 

“After watching their own kids play, David Horvath and Sun Min (Award Winning Designers of Uglydoll) began a discussion with Klim Kozinevich (Creative Director of Bigshot Toyworks) and wondered; what if there was more? The worlds of princesses and pixies, fashion models and super heroes are all fantastic, but something was missing. The trio set out to create a unique personality in a small plastic body, focusing on aspirational, inspirational and imaginative play. Something that would encourage kids around the world to embrace what makes them who and what they are, inside and out. With all that in mind, Yuna was born!

Yuna is the very first doll in an all new line called Dream BIG Friends. She's also the first Asian American girl to be the center of a doll line! She loves science, travel, rockets, art, design, and Korean food. Her BIG dream is to run a company designing rockets that will one day take her to Mars. She'll be the first one to stand on the planet's surface, naturally. With your help, she’s sure to get there.November 20th  (that's TODAY!) heralds the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for Dream BIG Friends, where you can invite Yuna and her cat Kamata into your home. There have been many discussions about body types and unrealistic proportions and attitudes imposed through children's toys these days. David, Sun Min and Klim wanted their first doll, and all of her friends, to feel like very real characters, complete with rich backgrounds and boundless potential...  Avatars for your imagination. Made with high quality materials and built to last, our BIG Dream is that one day far from now, your kids will share Yuna with their kids. Yuna will be making her first appearance at DesignerCon November 21 and 22 in Pasadena, CA at the Bigshot Toyworks Booth #901.Spread the word... and Dream BIG with Us!“

Links:

Dream BIG Friends Kickstarter: http://kck.st/1POfuRK

Bigshot Toyworks: http://www.bigshottoyworks.com

HAPPY OCTOBER!

Where did all the time go?! I'm sorry I've been away for awhile. Sometimes you have to just unplug yourself for a little while so you can organize your life and take care of yourself! I'm pretty bad about doing those things since all of my work and jobs involve being in front of a computer most of the day. I just had no time to keep up with more than I already do which is too much already. I felt October was the best month for me to get back to some blog posts because it is of course my favorite month! I celebrate Halloween ALL month long and may have put some decorations up a little before October. Oops. It makes me happy so why not?

To start off this month I'm getting back to sharing toys again and first up is this AWESOME Abominable Snow Cone figure by Jason Limon produced by Martian Toys. The Cherry version is available for pre order on October 12th and retail release on the 30th. You can pick one up at NYCC October 8-11 though if you're headed out that way.

Have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

Sara

FOUR HORSIES OF THE 'POCALYPSE

Happy Tuesday! I wanted to share a kickstarter for some new figures from Bigshot Toyworks, The Four Horsies of the 'Pocalypse. This project has until Feb. 14th to get funded so go check out the rewards for backing them if you're interested in the figures. I promise you wont be disappointed. I just received Maddie, the 'Pocalypse figure from the last kickstarter and I'm highly impressed with the quality and can't wait to see these produced. I will share some photos on here soon once I have some time to take some pictures. 

The Four Horsies of the 'Pocalypse Kickstarter 

Have a great day! Mine will be filled with adventures for a certain boyfriends birthday :)

XOXO

Sara

TOYS AND OUTFITS

A lot of the time when I post "Toy a Day" photos on Instagram or my toy blog, I will match what I'm wearing to the toy. I pretty much have a color palette I make for that day. I may be matching my hair, or a holiday, or anything that comes to mind. I play "dress up" everyday. Well unless I'm sick... no, I'd probably be dressed like a giant bear or other random creature in one of my kigurumi onsies. So yes, I play dress up every single day. 

Yesterday I posted one of Doug's toys, a KAWS Boba Fett Companion. I had also matched my outfit to him but didn't have a chance to take any photos until night time which is never when I prefer to take an outfit photo but you work with what you got! Here is some of yesterday.

I really don't do any of these photos for any reason other than to entertain myself and keep me creating. Hopefully they inspire others to play with their clothing more. Creating outfits is one of my favorite things in the world to do. Hope you enjoy them :)

XOXO,

Sara

ART TOY // MiYA-SAN TRiBUTE FiGURE

I wanted to share a quick post for this adorable Miya-San figure by Martin Hsu who happens to be one of the nicest artists I know and I'm happy to share this and hopefully get the last few figures sold and it's for a good cause people!!! Based on the artwork of Martin Hsu, the 6-inch resin Miya-San figure is a tribute to Japanese writer/director Hayao Miyazaki.

If you don't know Hayao Miyazaki, you should! He has created some of my favorite movies of all time. Spirited Away, Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki's Delivery Service are just a few of them. 

Net proceeds from the sale of these figures will be donated to Karakuwa-Maru, a community building organization in the town of Karakuwa, Japan. Karakuwa-Maru is involved with rebuilding after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. Who doesn't like getting a awesome figure and supporting a good cause?

300 of these whimsical figures were produced by Bigshot Toyworks. Get the figure here. There are only a few left and they are currently shipping so grab one before he's gone and get it in time for the holidays! 

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

XOXO

-Sara

DISCORD FLUTTER ON // LIMITED EDITION FIGURE

Sharing toys and art was one of the main reasons I wanted to start a blog. I will be doing a lot more of it once life settles down some. So here is my first post of a new figure coming out from the awesome people We Love Fine. I absolutely love this Discord Flutter On figure that you can pre-order now. When it comes to toys and designer figures I would actually want to have in my collection, I'm pretty picky. I like well made well sculpted figures and this one does not disappoint. The detail itself is wonderful and the figure has the perfect color combination. I wish more figures had this attention to detail. 

This resin figure is a limited edition of 1200 and it stands 8.5". Each arrives in a custom box with it's very own individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Designed by Mighty Fine Artist member Sajira. Expected to ship late March 2015.

I cannot wait to see this in person. I keep falling more in love with it the more I see it. I know the final piece will look amazing.

Go pre order one now because last I looked there were not a lot left.

First Ever Limited Edition Resin Figure Featuring Discord & Fluttershy

Have a great rest of your Monday!
xoxo
-Sara

(All photo property of We Love Fine. Composite images created by me.)

TOY SIDESHOW TEASER

Something I wanted to do for a long time was make a video of my house before I move. Lucky for me I have a boyfriend that's amazing at photography and video so last week while he was in town, he filmed some things around my house. I cannot wait to see what he does for the final piece. I'm letting him do his thing and make it special. We decided Halloween would be a good time to post the entire video once it's done so a short sneak video was make for it. I hope you like it! I'm really excited about this project. I know he will make this amazing! 

Have a wonderful Monday!

xoxo

-Sara

OCTOBER TOY A DAY'S PART TWO

More photos of my all month long Halloween theme. Three more figures from the Tim Burton's Tragic Toys set.

Mummy Boy

Pin Cushion Queen

Stainboy

Have a wonderful Sunday!
xoxo
-Sara

OCTOBER TOY A DAYS

I'm a bit behind on things and have been meaning to post all the Halloween related toys I'm taking photos of all month. Here are the first of 12 Tim Burton figures that I have posted to my Instagram. I will be adding more detailed and group photos to my blog after I've posted all 12 figures. 

Staring Girl

Roy, the Toxic Boy

Robot Boy

More photos coming soon!

xoxo

-Sara

TOY A DAY // GREGORY HORROR SHOW

TOY A DAY

Gregory from Gregory Horror Show

Created by Naomi Iwata

Yamato Toys

I have no idea why I'm not posting my Instagram toy a day photos on here as well until I start making more detailed toy posts so here was yesterdays! 

xoxo

-Sara

ART OPENING // UNSEEN FORCES

This year will be the first time in three years I'm unable to attend the art opening of my very good friends Chris Ryniak and Amanda Louise Spayd. Unfortunately times are hard and traveling isn't something possible right now but I'm definitely there in spirit. Their two person show opens tonight at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM. If you don't know about Stranger Factory or Circus Posterus, it's owned but two of my other favorite people, Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters. If you are ever in the area, art opening or not, be sure to stop by their shop. It's a wonderful designer toy art heaven and everyone that works there is awesome. They are definitely part of my extended family and have all helped me through hard times in one way or another. Such amazingly caring, generous people with huge hearts.

I've seen a few sneak peak of the pieces from the show tonight that Chris and Amanda have shared and I'm always blown away. They are both extremely talented hard workers and it shows it their work. What I've always loved is their attention to detail, colors and use of materials. Like every show of theirs, the pieces will probably sell out quick tonight which I know for a lot of collectors that can't make it to the show, is something hard to deal with because everyone wants a chance to own one of their pieces. I know for me personally, I've had the ability in the past to get my little hands on some of their work and although I know I will not be able this time, I'm beyond happy for them that their work is loved so much that so many people want to own one. That's a huge a compliment for any artist and I'm excited for all of the people that get to attend the show and see everything in person.

Chris Ryniak

I love the new addition of clear and transparent resin used along with painted resin in their current pieces. I was waiting for someone to start doing that more in an effective way and I think for the theme of this show, Unseen Forces, the process fits perfectly. If you are not familiar with Chris or Amanda's work please check out their personal sites. I promise the creatures they create will make you smile. 

Amanda Louise Spayd

Best of luck with the show tonight Chris and Amanda. Not that you need it because I know it will be amazing! Love you both. 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and be sure to sign up on the circusposterus.com site to get email updates for upcoming shows and previews of the shows. Anything that doesn't sell from Unseen Forces will go up online and be available to purchase if you cannot attend although I have feeling there might not be much of anything left :)

XOXO

-Sara

(all photos on this post are property of Chris and Amanda. I only edited them together.)

THANK YOU

Just a little thank you to everyone that follows me on whatever you follow me on :) Means a lot to me. I will be a little slow over the next few months with posting things because BIG THINGS will be happening in the future with me and this toy house of mine. Stay tuned! I'll share more as time goes on.

XOXO

-Sara

TOY A DAY // ACCIDENTAL MISHAP BY TRAVIS LAMPE

I've posted toy a day photos of my collection for years now and still want to continue it but will be now adding more shots of the toy so you can see different side, accessories, etc. A signal photo post will also still be added to my toy blog and Instagram feed. This wont happen everyday but I'll try to make up for it with more photos. 

Be sure to check out more of Travis's work if you're not familiar with it. 

TRAVIS LAMPE

Have a great day everyone!

-Sara