Custom vinyl toy artist Albert Art turned one of Toy2R’s 8-inch Cat Qees into a stogey-smoking Mario rocking his raccoon suit. No actual raccoons or tanookis were harmed in the making of this custom.
Check it: More custom toys on Albotas
Buy: Collectible & DIY Qee figures
Rotobox continue their stunning customization work with this tribute to Combattler Godaikin toy. True to the original, this Qee version combines five pieces to form the full robot. It’s a one-off and has already been sold, but you can still drool at all the photos here.
Albotip: The “V” in “Combattler V” is pronounced like the letter (as opposed to “five”) and stands for “Victory.”
Check it: More Rotobox posts from Albotas
Buy: The Encyclopedia of Japanese Pop Culture
NYCC 2012 was glorious. I was able to control myself and bought less than ten toys. But I took pictures of a bunch of the toys that I wish I got. Hit the jump to check out just a few of the cool designer toys we spotted at NYCC.
A Little Bit On The Custom Toy Side: Custom “Comic Stripped” Calvin & Hobbes 16” Qee by ViseOne.
From the artist:
For decades now I’m reading Bill Watterson’s CALVIN & HOBBES and ofcourse I had to come up with a Comic Stripped version for my favorite comicstrip.
I decided to cover a 16” Qee with black and white copies on white and orange paper - so no original comicbook was harmed!I added loose brushstrokes to adapt the style of Watterson - I know I will never pay justice to the great Watterson but I tried to capture this style anyway.Didn’t decide yet if this piece is for sale - but offers start at € 650,- including shipping. If someone is interested he/she can contact me and we’ll see…
MeSmithy sent us this pic of her Itchy & Scratchy custom Quee figures for TOY2R’s booth at NYCC’s Cultyard. If you’re hitting up NYCC this yea, swing on by booth #876 to check these little dudes out in person.
Check out the Daily Geekstomization Archives for more geeky custom toys!
Artist and toy customizer Peter Morris aka Pocket Wookie has some sweet new Skelanimal Qees out from Toy2R and he’s giving a few away and even signing the box! All you have to do is hit up the Pocket Wookie Facebook page, smack the ‘Like’ button, and bam! You’re automatically entered to win.
When he hits 400 fans he’ll also be giving away THIS sweet Mini Qee custom. Get to clicking!
Daily Geekstomization: Custom Hellboy 8” Qee (with light-up eyes!) by DrilOne. More pics HERE.
Check out the Daily Geekstomization Archives for more geeky custom toys!
Daily Geekstomization: 8” Game Boy Color Qee Mods by Romany WG.
These were made way back in 2006. They blew my mind then, and they blow my mind now. Very Daft Punk-ish. The only bummer is that they don’t actually function as GBC’s, but that didn’t stop the artist from selling them each for $300.
From the artist:
Gameboy Qee was an idea from my 12 year old son. It’s amazing, if you google ‘Gameboy qee’ how many results come up. Seems to been discussed all over the world and especially Japan. Most people were surprised and confused as to why it wouldn’t work.
Check out the Daily Geekstomization Archives for more geeky custom toys!
![Glowing 7” Domo-Kun by Dark Horse x Toy2R
Even though I love Domo-Kun, I don’t like most of the Qees or flocked figures. But this glowing-in-the-dark 7” has got me reaching for my wallet. Get ‘em while you can; Kidrobot says they’re “super limited.”
[Via Kidrobot]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg0wbmAONv1qbg80vo1_400.jpg)
Glowing 7” Domo-Kun by Dark Horse x Toy2R
Even though I love Domo-Kun, I don’t like most of the Qees or flocked figures. But this glowing-in-the-dark 7” has got me reaching for my wallet. Get ‘em while you can; Kidrobot says they’re “super limited.”
[Via Kidrobot]
Mini Qee Sneak Preview Vid.
Toy2R is dropping an all new line of 5” Mini Qee figures this February and they’re already looking pretty off-the-chain. It’ll be nice to see what artists do with these things, but it’ll be even nicer to see something other than Munnys and Dunnys dominating the custom scene.
This new series will make its debut at Yoyamart in NYC (during Toyfair!) at 7pm on February 14th with a bunch of customs by some truly talented artist. Check out Toy2R on Facebook page for more sneak peeks and teasers of the customs.
Custom Toy Union and Toy2R Present: PROJECT BEAR.
Custom Toy Union and Toy2R are teaming up for Project Bear, an online art show which will mark the debut of the all new 5” Bear Qee DIY platform toy. The show will feature custom works by CTU artists Ardabusrubber,B.A.L.D, FAS, Fuller, Gomi, Hugh Rose, HX, Irulan, Nico Deacosta and Rocketboy.
Each artist will be making *four mini Qee Bear customs, planned release is Febuary 7th 2011 at 10AM PST.
here:http://www.wix.com/customtoyunion/projectbear (pics to be added on the 7th) & will be available through our store: http://customtoyunion.bigcartel.com/
*Also these artists will be contributing a fifth Qee to be shown at the NYC♥QEE Toy Fair Preview Party happening February 14th, set to debut the new 5” Mini Qee DIY Collection at Yoyamart.http://on.fb.me/eVa30D
