TOYBOX///COMICON SURPRISES…

July 24th, 2007

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As usual, this year’s annual geek fest known to all as COMICON San Diego will see the release of more xclusive “collector” product than you can shake a wad of fresh hundred dollar bills at. Now, Supertouch offers a look at some must-have items from two artists that couldn’t be from farther ends of the art spectrum: Evil lord of the dead PUSHEAD (for the big kids), and super fun mega-animation art talent AMANDA VISELL (for the little ones). HAVE A LOOK:

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Hand-Stippled Skull Pirate:
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SDCC Exclusive “Rusty” Skullpirate:
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This year the almighty Pushead will release many covetous objects, but none so desirable as the crown jewel of the bunch, this hand-stippled & painted Skull Pirate figure by Secret Base. Also making waves is his SDCC 2007 exclusive “Rusty” edition Skull Pirate in the colorway of his original handpainted version that was displayed during the Stüssy World Wide tour exhibit. Handpainted in orange, brown, and silver tones at the SB factory, each figure comes wrapped up in a special orange and brown skeletal bandana to boot. To get your hands on these and other Pus goodies, head to 126 MINUTES OF PUS on Thursday, July 26th at 4:26 pm at the Super 7 booth (#4829)…
AMANDA VISSELL:
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On the extreme opposite end of the spectrum come these new goodies from one of the most talented animation artists on the scene today, Amanda Visell. Premiering for the first time at ComiCon, her new art book “Popping Through Pictures” and new limited-edition handpainted wooden “Ephunt” toys are the perfect goodies to bring back to the REAL kids in your life. Find her at the Munky King booth (#4639) Friday and Saturday from 11-12, and at the Baby Tattoo booth (#601) Friday at 4 pm…

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