Contest time...

I will be starting a contest on Saturday that will run for one week. The contest is called "TRADE ME".

I will be offering a Cythulhu, Elephunt, Neclos Cthluhu, Big Arm, Essen, and Nama Niku's newest figures Brute Squad and Chibi Manzilla in a Thermal Black that turns Pink in heat or Silver. Winner Chooses.

To enter you just have to post and tell me what you would trade me for them, the person with the best trade wins.

I know it seems a bit weird, but I have always found trading a fun part of this hobby, and I know there are a few fans out there than dont have the money to buy all my customs, so here is a good win/win compromise.

So either post a link to a pic of what you would be willing to trade or just a list.

I will label the winner the following saturday, Sept 7.

**I need at least 5 people to enter for this contest to be relevant. Just in case only one person enters and offers a Banana peel.**

Photo Spotlight - John Morey

Wanna see some awesome toy photos! Check out my bud Ridureyu1's Photo Stream on Flickr.

Mad photo skills~!

Also check out his Blog on NERDITIS - LIFE IN PLASTIC!

Elephunt Sales and reminder

A big Thank you to everyone that bought a Elephunt this month! and a reminder that Elephunt will be removed from the store on March 4rd (not Feb 28th) just to give him a full 30 days in the store.

So if you are waiting to snag one you better hurry up, you have 5 days. :)

February Universe of Violence figure - Part 3

Elephunt will be available Tomorrow at 6pm pst

Some pics of his back side

and a size comparison to a MUSCLE figure

Elephunt will be $16 + Shipping and will include one of the four exclusive Gorewads available with Hell Turtle (This time in different colors).

There will be case colors such as Glow, Thermal, Metallic and Ultra Thermal. in every 5 orders.

All supplied by 

Http://www.SolarColorDust.com/

February Universe of Violence figure - Part 2

Another pic of Elephunt

February Universe of Violence figure - Elephunt

Coming February 1st

Comes with one of the 4 Exclusive Gorewads previously available with Hell Turtle

:)

Store inventory

Just wanna remind everyone that January is the last month to get Existing; Universe of Violence (Sets A-C, and Hell Turtle), Gorewad sets (1-3), Manzilla, Death ham, Poo-Shine, and Grim Jim.

There has been talk...

     I've been hearing a few people talk recently about the Polytek rubber I use and the fact it contains Aryl mercury compound. Yes "Part B" contains (< 1%) Aryl mercury compound, it is used to speed up the process of curing. That way I can unmold a figure in 1hr instead of 16hrs. I have talked to Polytek a handful of times over the years for different reasons, and when I bring up the hazardness of holding a cured item in any of the Poly Pt Flex series' they always say the same thing: It's at its most harmful state when it's in its liquid state, but once it's cured the possibility of absorb any Mercury is almost nil. How many people walk around for days on end with a figure in their hands anyway~? If you suck on a figure for a good amount of time or maybe eat a figure, then maybe yes you will leech some of it into your system. But get this: it would still be less than if you ate shrimp, tuna, salmon, or catfish, etc... These all contain Mercury in them.  Heck, people love Shark, Swordfish, and Mackerel, and those fish have high amounts of mercury in them.

     I understand if you have a young child and don't want them near the figure as they may put them in their mouth, or if you have a mentally challenged uncle who might shove it up his ass. Either keep it out of their reach and on a shelf like most collectors do.  My figures are intended as an adult collectible, I'm not intending these for children to play with.

     I've been asked a few times, what if the figure didn't cure properly and there might be more of a risk to absorb the tiny amount you say~? Ive been using this rubber for a few years now, I've casted hundreds of figures in all ways, shapes, and sizes. I know how to mix and cast with it, and I know exactly what it feels like if the mix was off.

     The MSDS write up with this information is written to follow many laws and cautions for mailing items and disposing of items, and in the end to cover their ass just in case ANYTHING happens. There maybe a small chance of leeching a tiny amount of Mercury, but its so small it doesn't matter.

     Remember its made for movie props, prototyping and model making, that usually involves plenty of handling. The handling from the common collector will not result in any harmful effects from the mercury in the figure.

Exciting News and Changes

2012 saw the beginning of the IroNilla collaboration, as well as the introduction of the Universe of Violence and Gorewad Monsters toylines. We feel that we did some good in our freshman year, producing toys, but we also felt that we could have achieved more. We'd like to offer a wide variety of custom figures, and offer them as efficiently as we can. In order to do this, things have to change in some ways.

Universe of Violence figures are now going to be released as single figures. There will be opportunities to buy them as combo packs, but each figure will be released as a single figure with accessories. These accessories can be anything from companion figures, to helmets/armor, or even environmental details. We'll release one new figure a month, and we'll make as many figures as demand calls for... But when that month is over, the figure goes in the figurative vault to make way for the new figure. 2012 saw the release of six Universe of Violence figures... Under the new structure, 2012 will see the rise of twelve new figures, and a host of new accessories.  Hell Turtle was the beginning, and in February Eric Nilla's UoV boss figure will be available. Stay tuned.

Gorewad Monsters first reared their ugly little heads in 2012, and in 2013 Ironhaus will be handling most of the load in concerns to the Gorewads. We have listened to the feedback on them, and future Gorewads will be more along the lines of disgusting and irreverent (GPK, Mini Boglins, etc). The micro wrestlers will still be produced, but they will be tied in with the Universe of Violence line. 

As for all of what we have done in 2012, in order for us to charge forward with the new, we have to make room. Starting with the release of Eric Nilla's Boss UoV figure, the 2012 offerings from IroNilla will be pulled from the stores, and put into the "vault". If you wanted UoV or Gorewads from 2012, get them now. Starting next month, they will not be offered. Not to say that those figures will never see the light of day again, but we'll be more focused on progressing forward. 

Also, the new structure will allow us to take part in other interesting collaborations with other great artists. Stay tuned for news on future collaborations, as well as more special release figures from Eric Nilla and Ironhaus, respectively. There will be something for everybody in 2013, and it will come fast. Be prepared. 

Finally, we do take all feedback into consideration, so absolutely feel free to drop us a line, and let us know what you think. Hopefully, you all will be as excited about the new direction of things as we are.

Sincerely

Eric Nilla and Jimmy Rommel

Exclusive Gorewads (packaged with Hell Turtle)

With the recent Universe of Violence Hell Turtle we will be including one of four different Gorewads~!

With and without flash

Glow versions available on the last four Hell Turtles.

Hell Turtle release!

Just to let you guys know, Hell Turtle will be for sale on Jan 1st at 6pm PST.  20 will be available initially for now, with more available at another given time. There will be a small surprise involved with this release that I will unveil on the 1st right before they are available.

$16 + shipping

The first 20

(and yes that is Glow and Thermal in there -- Compliments on http://www.SolarColorDust.com)

More Gorewads~???

Yeah these were supposed to be for sale awhile ago, but being so busy I didn't have a chance to list them. No excuse, but here they are finally for sale. :)

Sculpted beautifully by Jimmy from Ironhaus and molded and cast by me.

Go buy them in the store.

Here are some new pics.

 Set 2

 

 

Set 3

Comparison to some Chibi Kinkeshi

Also, there will be Chase GITD or Thermal figures added in every 1:5 sets. ;)

GITD and Thermal powders used to make the chase figures provided by http://www.SolarColorDust.com

Upcoming projects

I've been crazy busy trying to finish some lasting projects. Its been taking a lot longer than I had hoped. I will be showing some new figs very soon, along with some other post on random keshi!

:)

I will be starting a new contest very soon as well. Keep your eyes open, i will be dropping it randomly.

Contest 001 -- Winner Announced

Ok we have a Winner... Antonio Arocho~! Congrats on the win~! and since I had over 20 entries I am throwing in an extra Gorewad Monster. Woot~!

Please message me your address and I will mail out your figures. 

Fear not to all who didnt win, I will be starting a new contest in a week or so, so please check back soon.

Thanks everyone

--Eric

Contest 001 - Universe of Violence

Hey everyone, time for my first in a long line of monthly contests to give away awesome toys and customs. :)

Up for free is a two-tone version of my Eyeklops in a beautiful Neon Red Orange peaking through a semi-translucent Neon Green.

To enter just comment on this post, whatever you want, but just once. Your number of the comment you leave will be your number in the contest. I will use a number generator to select the winner. Also, you must be a follower to enter, so if you haven't yet, please subscribe~!

Also, if there are more than 20 entries i will throw in a free Gorewad Monster~!!!

Good Luck, contest ends on Aug, 2nd.