MOAR PROGRESS

Hey guys,

Sorry for the lull in updates, but here's some more on the Medusa custom we're currently working on...

Medusa Patch Progression

So, here's a better look at how our current project is going. Next, we'll be casting the tail in resin and sculpting hair snakes from Super Sculpey! Then it's on to painting! Check back soon, as there'll be alot more coming up!

Plastic Booty has become PLASTIC BOOTY

Hey all!
After a little bit of off the radar work, Plastic Booty is ready to get back on the ball with a new logo and a look at our current custom project for GUNNZO: a Medusa-fied Camille Rose Garcia's Patch vinyl! Hope you guys dig it! Look forward to a step-by-step walk through on our creation process coming soon!

Conceptualized by Anthony, Raymond and John. Design art and color by Raymond. Sculpting by John.

The little blue house that could

I just wanted to give a shout out to Gunnzo, a sweet little custom toy shop right here in San Diego.

Chika, the owner and curator is really excited about the art toy community, going so far as to run her shop out of a modest blue house right off the main strip of Old Town. The name of her store is inspired by her late grandfather, who would make her toys from bamboo when she was a little girl. A loving and awesome tribute i think.

What the location lacks in square footage, it more than makes it up in an awesome display of customs done for her and of course, a good selection of retail products worth checking out! In addition to that she is doing a UK Dunny trade show the 22 of January, 6:30PM-8:30PM, if you are in or near the SD area. Please go and show your support!

Chika has mentioned there is a good possibility of more shows in the future if things go well, and to my surprise and delight she offered up a Camille Garcia Rose "Patch" for PBC to work on. Its going to be flippin' sweet i tell you! Pics of progress are coming soon, i just need to get them off Anthony's computer which recently got a bit sick. :\

VTN: From the other half

As John as noted, VTN did in fact go very well- we met alot of good people, got a real feeling for the incredible since of community in the hobby, and most importantly, got to spread the word about Plastic Booty.

The level of feedback and response to our Pantheon line up has been fantastic and I'm pleased to say that we have alot more on the way! The amount of support we've gotten from other production houses like Blockhead Brigade and Spanky Stokes has been very encouraging and we're excited to live up to their expectations!

More news from Plastic Booty is rapidly approaching, so please make sure to check back often!

Thanks guys!

VTN: more gentle than we had anticipated

So after months of hard work and sometimes not so hard work, we made our way to Pasadena for the Vinyl Toy Network show this past Saturday. It was an eye opening and exciting experience for me. It was our first stab at getting our designs out there, in person, flesh and blood, to some of the biggest names in the designer toy community.

Days before the show I had horrible visions of being snubbed by elitist artists, whom would look down their noses on our bland and uninspired works. It was completely unfounded, yet I don't think I can blame myself too much for the self induced anxiety. Its not every day I stick my neck out like that for some honest opinions of something you spent many many hours "perfecting". Curse of the artist i suppose.

But i must say, all assumptions and apprehension virtually dissolved within 10 min of walking out onto that floor. Everyone's opinions of our work aside, everyone was super friendly, cheerful, and overall helpful all day. The atmosphere was light and fun and more importantly, very intimate. The entire show could be viewed from the stage area in the middle. But don't get me wrong, there was wall to wall talent and creativity in every inch of that room.

And afterward, the Switcheroo gallery show was just another delightful step into what i think is a pretty awesome community of artists and wierdos just like us. I think we will fit right in.

So now that the demons of doubt have been squarely kicked in the tenders, PLASTIC BOOTY is going to be working even harder to create awesome stuff for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you, everyone at VTN.