Event Name: Magic Pony presents Lily: The Littlest Cannibal
Event Date:
Opening Reception - August 28, 2008 (6-9 pm), signing from (6-7 pm)
Exhibition Dates - August 28, 2008 - September 14, 2008
Location: Magic Pony, 694 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON, Canada
Participants / Customizers: Tado (Mike & Katie)
Official Website: Magic Pony (Events), Facebook event page

On August 28, Magic Pony will presenting UK duo’s Tado (Mike & Katie) with a special art exhibition and exclusive toy release. The exhibition makes way for Tado’s Cannibal Funfair minifigure series, but also Tulip figure, a character from the series. The series itself features 17 three-inch vinyl characters (Ziggy, Piggle, Bearflan, and more!). Not to mention, that Tulip carries eight accessories which happen to include a screwdriver and saw, how ironic is that? The exhibition will be held in a forest like environment, which will be setup for the event. For those in Toronto, this is a MUST show for all toy lovers out there.

Custom Toy Lab will exclusively be covering this event, along with pictures and a review so keep your eyes out for that.

Artist name: Shuijingfantasy
Artist website: shuijingfantasy.deviantart.com
Artist location: Boston, USA
Toy Name: Supakitch Golden
Toy Type: 8″ Dunny
Toy Story: Supakitch got his new outfit today.
Toy Available for sale: Yes, please contact the artist
Artist available for commission? You may contact the artist using dongwuli.cn [at] gmail.com
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Event Name: ToyQube 4th Anniversary Party and Sharky Show
Event Date: Friday August 15, 2008 (RSVP Only: 7 pm - 10 pm*, Public: 10 pm - 12 am)
* To RSVP, e-mail rsvp [at] toyqube.com
Location: Sullivan Room, 218 Sullivan St, New York, NY, United States
Official Website: ToyQube (News), Facebook event page

Description:
ToyQube is celebrating their 4th Anniversary of running and will be holding festivities at the Sullivan Room. This event also includes the Sharky Show which ToyQube has asked more than 50+ artists to customize Keith Poon’s Sharky vinyl toy. Some artists include are Tokidoki, Riot68, and Sketchguy. For those in the NY area, this is definitely a show you’ll all want to check out. The works of some of these artists have been featured in the past on our blog, Custom Toy Lab.

Congratulations ToyQube for their four years of running, but also to all the artists who will have their toys up for display!

Artist name: Steve Talkowski
Artist website: sketchbot.blogspot.com
Artist location:
Toy Name: sketchBot
Toy Type: Currently, resin cast. Eventually, roto-cast vinyl
Toy Story: This will be the first of four colour-ways of this particular figure. Each Bot will have a unique accessory specific to his function.
Toy Available for sale: Shooting for a NYCC “09 release.
Artist available for commission? Dependent on busy schedule, I”m open to discussing commissions on a case by case basis. Please contact me at stevetalkowski [at] mac.com
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Artist name: Tamie Snow
Artist website: roxycraft.com
Artist location: Folsom, CA
Toy Name: The Yeti
Toy Type: Crochet Doll, Amigurumi
Toy Available for sale: The pattern to make this doll is available through my website and the doll may be available for sale at shows. For show schedule, check out my website.
Artist available for commission? Not at the moment.

Artist Name: Cocoakoala
Artist Website: www.leafty.com
Artist location: Nottingham, UK
Toy Name: Stumpy Owl
Toy Type: Paperclay Toy/sculpture
Toy Story: Stumpy Owl, poor old stumpy owl he does have trouble with catching his din dins. We are trying to get him to go on a diet but it’s proven difficult since half of him is chocolate. There are countless life forms in Inki forest waiting to be discovered.
Toy Available for sale: Yes
If yes where and how to buy: www.leafty.com
Artist available for custom toy commission? : Please email for artist’s availability
If yes how to contact: email - leaftystore [at] gmail [dot] com

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Artist name: Fabiola Baires
Artist website: 23cero3.com
Artist location: Mexico, Mexico City
Toy Name: Fofo
Toy Type: Plush Toy
Toy Story: One of Federica”s friend. Fofo helps Federica to destroy every evil mutant molar by eating them and finds them with its powerful sense of smell.
Toy Available for sale: Yes, please contact the artist.
Artist available for commission? You may contact the artist using fabiola [at] 23cero3.com

Artist name: Patrick Francisco
Artist website: patrickfrancisco.com
Artist location: New York City, NY
Toy Name: The Pantless Bunch
Toy Type: 7″ Munny Series 4 - Mini Munny
Toy Story: This bunch looks upset because they couldn”t find their pants.
Toy Available for sale: Yes, please contact the artist.
Artist available for commission? Yes, you may contact the artist using patrick.francisco [at] gmail.com
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