This remarkable mashup is a handmade model from expert modder Kodykoala Toys. We’ve a Pokemon monster mix, the famous Pikachu with the infamous Cerberus the three-headed dog that guards the underworld. One of the reasons this mashup works so well for me is the extreme mix. The concept is dramatic and so is the texture […]
PETA complains about Games Workshop characters ‘wearing’ fur
PETA is an animal rights activist charity with a penchant for PR stunts. Today, they’ve written to the UK’s Games Workshop to ask them to ban ‘fur’ from gaming miniatures. Not real fur. The depiction of fur on the models. You can read a copy of the letter on PETAuk [PDF] but here’s a sample; […]
Corrupt next year: War in Christmas Village
War in Christmas Village is a successful Kickstarter with, at the time of writing, 16 days left go. Pick up a set of unpainted 28mm twisted holiday miniatures with a Christmas theme. Check out the campaign page here. [Back this Campaign] It takes a $25 pledge to get into the miniature range but that first […]
Christmas decorations supported by Sugru
Sugru is mouldable glue. It comes in small packets and feels like blutac. Once open you’ve about half an hour to play with it, roll it into shape with your hands and stick it where it needs to go. Then it takes about 24 hours to cure when it becomes a rubber-like substance. I’ve used Sugru […]
10 stunning roleplaying miniature dioramas
Do you game with or without miniatures? I don’t tend to use them because I lack both the space to do make full use of the models and the artistic skill to do them justice. That’s not true for gamer Ryan Devoto. His collection of models is gorgeous and he’s got the space to build […]
Judge Dredd’s iconic 2000 AD grants license to Warlord Games
There’s a new line of miniatures and games coming for the legendary 2000 AD. Warlord Games has secured a worldwide license based on the characters from the weekly comic; this includes Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Nemesis the Warlock and the rest. It’s early days yet but it’s believed that the popular post-apocalyptic series Strontium Dog […]
The Mad Mad Poke Road custom build could be yours!
Donald Kennedy, aka Kody Koala, is a great modder of toys. His latest build is a mashup of Pokemon and Mad Max. Not possible? Sure it is. You can check out the gallery of pictures over at his Flicker archive or just jump to Kody Koala Toys on Etsy and buy it before someone else […]
Are more Dark Crystal figures on the way?
The current Dark Crystal POP range includes a Aughra, Kira and Fizzgig, Chamberlain Skeksis, UrSol Chanter and a Jen. Now Funko is teasing us with the idea they might do some Dark Crystal models. The Nerdist had this Landstrider and Jen set as a Comic-Con exclusive.
Where can you get the Labyrinth POP figures?
Yup! They look awesome, especially Ludo, and they’ll soon be here – Labyrinth Funko Pop figures! It looks like there’s a first set of four; Sarah and the worm, Hoggle, Ludo and Jareth. I’m not sure why Sir Didymus and Ambrosius aren’t around. Perhaps they’re much harder to turn into POPs? Who else would you […]
Surprise your flatmates with is life sized Facehugger
NECA already have a full-sized xenomorph egg and facehugger set for hardcore fans to buy. Turns out that they take up lots of space and some fans just wanted the life-size facehugger. I’m sure they’re not being used for practical jokes. Maybe. The savvy toymaker saw no reason to ignore this demand so come September […]
