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Comments on: Full Vinyl: The Subversive Art of Designer Toys. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:02:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: a.c. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-1090931 a.c. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:25:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-1090931 Does anyone else agree that some of the characters from the 'Walter the Farting Dog" kid's picture book series would make great vinyl toys? Does anyone else agree that some of the characters from the ‘Walter the Farting Dog” kid’s picture book series would make great vinyl toys?

]]> By: Kim D. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-395820 Kim D. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:24:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-395820 I like Sam Flores , and my favorite figure/toy is female Fatima, they are sooo beautiful!!! I like Sam Flores , and my favorite figure/toy is female Fatima, they are sooo beautiful!!!

]]> By: Eric N. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-68227 Eric N. Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:51:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-68227 I recently picked up a weird wrestling dude... from the "TokiDoki vs. DevilRobots Trexi PLUS" series at <a href="http://www.urbanztoys.com/blog/?p=66" rel="nofollow">UrbanzToys</a> here in Hawaii. I recently picked up a weird wrestling dude… from the
“TokiDoki vs. DevilRobots Trexi PLUS” series at UrbanzToys here in Hawaii.

]]> By: Chris http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-67506 Chris Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-67506 Was I too late to claim a book? I will be so sad if I missed out on this. Please let me know if I made the cut-off, I recieved the email but just saw it the other day. Thanks for this cool promotion, I love this site. Was I too late to claim a book? I will be so sad if I missed out on this. Please let me know if I made the cut-off, I recieved the email but just saw it the other day. Thanks for this cool promotion, I love this site.

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-65449 Alex Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:19:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-65449 Thank you everyone for the comments (many are quite insightful!) - there are more comments than I have books to give away, so there is a little "randomness" in choosing the winners. You've been notified by email - those who qualify will get a free Full Vinyl book courtesy of Harper Collins. If there are any left over, I'll go back to the list of commenters. Otherwise, thank you for taking the time for this promotion! Thank you everyone for the comments (many are quite insightful!) - there are more comments than I have books to give away, so there is a little “randomness” in choosing the winners.

You’ve been notified by email - those who qualify will get a free Full Vinyl book courtesy of Harper Collins. If there are any left over, I’ll go back to the list of commenters. Otherwise, thank you for taking the time for this promotion!

]]> By: Cory OBrien http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64855 Cory OBrien Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:16:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64855 I love Gary Baseman’s Baby Napper because I loved playing that knock down game when I was younger and they just look so funny with all of the hair sticking out of the sides. I love Gary Baseman’s Baby Napper because I loved playing that knock down game when I was younger and they just look so funny with all of the hair sticking out of the sides.

]]> By: Yoong http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64526 Yoong Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:32:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64526 Am I too late?! I love urban toys of all kinds! Vinyl, plastic, plush, paper, limited ed., big, small-- I'll buy "flawed", broken or even homeless ones that lost their special box packaged homes! One of my favorites: Michael Lau's first series of Crazy Children, specifically, Littlewest. She is one tough hoodrat. One that Needs to be a part of my collection: Chax Colony's Gloomy Bear big bloody plush or vinyl. One that makes me proud: SUG, Portland's hometwon hero! Am I too late?! I love urban toys of all kinds! Vinyl, plastic, plush, paper, limited ed., big, small– I’ll buy “flawed”, broken or even homeless ones that lost their special box packaged homes!
One of my favorites: Michael Lau’s first series of Crazy Children, specifically, Littlewest. She is one tough hoodrat.
One that Needs to be a part of my collection: Chax Colony’s Gloomy Bear big bloody plush or vinyl.
One that makes me proud: SUG, Portland’s hometwon hero!

]]> By: andythebean http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64263 andythebean Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:30:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64263 simply put: Me Likey. simply put: Me Likey.

]]> By: Nathan B. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64136 Nathan B. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:15:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-64136 I'm a big fan of Nathan Cabrera's SpanDroid. I just wish I could afford one. http://www.spanofsunset.com/store/html/9.html Then again, a Cheshire Cat would have been nice. It's sold out now. http://www.spanofsunset.com/store/html/330.html All of these vinyl toys are cool. I'd love to have a book about them. Go HarperCollins and Neatorama! I’m a big fan of Nathan Cabrera’s SpanDroid. I just wish I could afford one.

http://www.spanofsunset.com/store/html/9.html

Then again, a Cheshire Cat would have been nice. It’s sold out now.

http://www.spanofsunset.com/store/html/330.html

All of these vinyl toys are cool. I’d love to have a book about them. Go HarperCollins and Neatorama!

]]> By: Klim http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63703 Klim Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:52:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63703 This stuff is like inspirational sugary snack food for character artists. This book looks awesome I have a met and worked with some of the artists I would have to say that Nathan J has some extremely fertile imagination and an amazing sense of line and color He is my personal favorite I have insane ammount of respect for Michale lau and his ability to constantly reinvent his style This stuff is like inspirational sugary snack food for character artists.

This book looks awesome I have a met and worked with some of the artists I would have to say that Nathan J has some extremely fertile imagination and an amazing sense of line and color He is my personal favorite I have insane ammount of respect for Michale lau and his ability to constantly reinvent his style

]]> By: Emperor http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63661 Emperor Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:23:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63661 I'll second Tinkergirl's nomination of Doktor A (well I would as I spotted him thanks to her fine detective work) and I dug out details of others: http://tinyurl.com/ybvjnf His "Mysterious sighting in the Thames!" is a close second but also check out his "Professor Teslastein", "The Automatic Girl", "Autumn Mummy" and "Copperpod" amongst others. I'm also not in the US either (although I can provide a US shipping address which might qualify me ;) ). I’ll second Tinkergirl’s nomination of Doktor A (well I would as I spotted him thanks to her fine detective work) and I dug out details of others:

http://tinyurl.com/ybvjnf

His “Mysterious sighting in the Thames!” is a close second but also check out his “Professor Teslastein”, “The Automatic Girl”, “Autumn Mummy” and “Copperpod” amongst others.

I’m also not in the US either (although I can provide a US shipping address which might qualify me ;) ).

]]> By: Molly http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63654 Molly Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:57:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63654 My favorite is the Tokidoki Dunny. It's just so damn cute!! I made three trips to Urban Outfitters in one day trying to get it, but lucked out all three times. My wonderful hubby got two boxes for my Christmas stocking and one turned out to be the one! My favorite is the Tokidoki Dunny. It’s just so damn cute!! I made three trips to Urban Outfitters in one day trying to get it, but lucked out all three times. My wonderful hubby got two boxes for my Christmas stocking and one turned out to be the one!

]]> By: brayden http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63653 brayden Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:55:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63653 I'm new to the whole vinyl scene, but I feel this is more reason to share this lovely craft with me in book form. I've gone over everyone's comments, and I must say that the Franken Monkey Vinyl is my favorite on this page; something about lovable, three-eyed mutant primates really gets me going. One more thing: Alex, while I would be annoyed at the shameless plugs if they related to unneat topics, I do feel that free books on new pop art forms are quite neat. As long as the subjects relate to your theme (neatness), and you clearly label them, I personally have no problem with you getting a little help from sponsors every once and a while. I’m new to the whole vinyl scene, but I feel this is more reason to share this lovely craft with me in book form. I’ve gone over everyone’s comments, and I must say that the Franken Monkey Vinyl is my favorite on this page; something about lovable, three-eyed mutant primates really gets me going.

One more thing: Alex, while I would be annoyed at the shameless plugs if they related to unneat topics, I do feel that free books on new pop art forms are quite neat. As long as the subjects relate to your theme (neatness), and you clearly label them, I personally have no problem with you getting a little help from sponsors every once and a while.

]]> By: Meghan http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63634 Meghan Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:23:31 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63634 *shameless plug* Book! Book! Book! Junk Mizuno of course, and Pete Fowler's Monsterisms are among my favorites...and who could forget the smorkin' rabbits! *shameless plug* Book! Book! Book!
Junk Mizuno of course, and Pete Fowler’s Monsterisms are among my favorites…and who could forget the smorkin’ rabbits!

]]> By: UncleDonVito http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63631 UncleDonVito Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:53:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63631 Jeff Soto is def one of my favorite artist, Vinyl or otherwise. http://www.potatostamp.com/images/store_minnqeelrg.jpg http://www.potatostamp.com/images/qeefrontsm.jpg Jeff Soto is def one of my favorite artist, Vinyl or otherwise. http://www.potatostamp.com/images/store_minnqeelrg.jpg

http://www.potatostamp.com/images/qeefrontsm.jpg

]]> By: Tinkergirl http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63620 Tinkergirl Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:12:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63620 I love Doktor A's stuff - particularly his Steampunk creations. "Professor Whistlecraft’s Astounding Incendiary Automaton" for example! http://ccgi.firewyre.force9.co.uk/brassgoggles/?p=254 I'm afraid I can't enter (being in the UK) but I just wanted to let others know about Doktor A's stuff. It's quite different from a lot of other, more flat-coloured vinyls. I love Doktor A’s stuff - particularly his Steampunk creations. “Professor Whistlecraft’s Astounding Incendiary Automaton” for example!

http://ccgi.firewyre.force9.co.uk/brassgoggles/?p=254

I’m afraid I can’t enter (being in the UK) but I just wanted to let others know about Doktor A’s stuff. It’s quite different from a lot of other, more flat-coloured vinyls.

]]> By: James http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63603 James Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:19:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63603 One of my favorite figure series was Jason Siu's "Speaker family" series. (<a href="http://www.kingsofnewyork.net/int-siu.htm" rel="nofollow">link</a>) Not only was it a sick series of figures (speaker-incorporated figures appearing in everything from jerseys, hoodies and track jackets to other more abstract figures barely resembling people at all), but all of the figures were real, working speakers, allowing for stereo hookup. The different members of the series incorporate everything from one small to three substantial speakers, so anyone could collect them as they wish, compiling their own stylish speaker system in the process. If any urban vinyl took form and function to their advantage, it'd be the speaker series. Definitely whats up. One of my favorite figure series was Jason Siu’s “Speaker family” series. (link)

Not only was it a sick series of figures (speaker-incorporated figures appearing in everything from jerseys, hoodies and track jackets to other more abstract figures barely resembling people at all), but all of the figures were real, working speakers, allowing for stereo hookup. The different members of the series incorporate everything from one small to three substantial speakers, so anyone could collect them as they wish, compiling their own stylish speaker system in the process. If any urban vinyl took form and function to their advantage, it’d be the speaker series. Definitely whats up.

]]> By: Denita TwoDragons http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63602 Denita TwoDragons Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:13:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63602 Sophie: I got a Spooky too!! ^___^ The sushi chef is hilarious! I want one for my computer desktop...! --TwoDragons Sophie: I got a Spooky too!! ^___^

The sushi chef is hilarious! I want one for my computer desktop…!

–TwoDragons

]]> By: Chris http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63601 Chris Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:11:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63601 I love Sam Flores' Fatima and Tigerbaby. The Fatima is the sculpt that got me into collecting. It is a perfect transition from canvas to 3-D and it is a stunning piece of affordable art. I think the best toys take the artist's original version and turn them into accurate 3-d models, that are more affordable, accessible, and look great displayed. I love Sam Flores’ Fatima and Tigerbaby. The Fatima is the sculpt that got me into collecting. It is a perfect transition from canvas to 3-D and it is a stunning piece of affordable art. I think the best toys take the artist’s original version and turn them into accurate 3-d models, that are more affordable, accessible, and look great displayed.

]]> By: tom http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63577 tom Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:41:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63577 My favorite is a very recent toy, and to me seems to be the epitome of what the toy sculptors and manufacturers can do to capture the spirit of the artist/designer's vision: Jim Woodring's Mr. Bumper, from Strangeco. A multi-legged, psychedelic vehicle with a blase amphibian riding inside, and when the vehicle body/carapace is removed it's revealed that the shell is just a dressing!- a ceremonial outfit covering the amphibian, the owner and operator of all of those legs! It's a perfect translation of Woodring's paintings into plastic. All of the legs move for a variety of walking poses, and the removable cowl makes this a possible play object for children as well as an art object, which is a nice touch. My favorite is a very recent toy, and to me seems to be the epitome of what the toy sculptors and manufacturers can do to capture the spirit of the artist/designer’s vision: Jim Woodring’s Mr. Bumper, from Strangeco. A multi-legged, psychedelic vehicle with a blase amphibian riding inside, and when the vehicle body/carapace is removed it’s revealed that the shell is just a dressing!- a ceremonial outfit covering the amphibian, the owner and operator of all of those legs! It’s a perfect translation of Woodring’s paintings into plastic. All of the legs move for a variety of walking poses, and the removable cowl makes this a possible play object for children as well as an art object, which is a nice touch.

]]> By: sophie http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63534 sophie Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:21:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63534 My all-time favorite vinyl toy is Spooky: The Thing What Squeaks by Jhonen Vasquez. It's been on my desk at work for years, and it makes me very happy. I'm also a huge fan/collector of Tim Biskup and Nathan Jurevicius stuff. My all-time favorite vinyl toy is Spooky: The Thing What Squeaks by Jhonen Vasquez. It’s been on my desk at work for years, and it makes me very happy.

I’m also a huge fan/collector of Tim Biskup and Nathan Jurevicius stuff.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63529 Aaron Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:09:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63529 I love the Nathan Jurevicius's Butcher Girl. It reminds me of a Hindu goddess of a Butcher Shop with the bacon and knife. It looks like its face is saying, "Your next!" I love the Nathan Jurevicius’s Butcher Girl. It reminds me of a Hindu goddess of a Butcher Shop with the bacon and knife. It looks like its face is saying, “Your next!”

]]> By: Noel http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63510 Noel Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:23:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63510 I love the Kubricks, especially the ones designed by KAWS where he recreated the artwork he did back in the day on New York Bus stops. Baseman's also a fav, although I enjoy his artwork in frames better. I'd love to have one of those books. Peace, Noel I love the Kubricks, especially the ones designed by KAWS where he recreated the artwork he did back in the day on New York Bus stops.

Baseman’s also a fav, although I enjoy his artwork in frames better.

I’d love to have one of those books.

Peace,

Noel

]]> By: AC http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63503 AC Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:50:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63503 Hi Alex, British illustrator James Jarvis designs some 'neat' vinyl figures, you can check out his company Amos Toys: http://www.amostoys.com Do you know if James Jarvis is covered in the Full Vinyl book? P.S.1: Does anyone remember Sony's Time Capsule toy project? http://shift.jp.org/063/timecapsule P.S.2: Oh yeah, great contest! Hi Alex,

British illustrator James Jarvis designs some ‘neat’ vinyl figures, you can check out his company Amos Toys:

http://www.amostoys.com

Do you know if James Jarvis is covered in the Full Vinyl book?

P.S.1: Does anyone remember Sony’s Time Capsule toy project?

http://shift.jp.org/063/timecapsule

P.S.2: Oh yeah, great contest!

]]> By: Meg http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63482 Meg Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63482 Yeah, like Eric up there I've always really digged the Kid Robot stuff...doesn't hurt that they've made 3D versions of all of the Gorillaz characters either. Yeah, like Eric up there I’ve always really digged the Kid Robot stuff…doesn’t hurt that they’ve made 3D versions of all of the Gorillaz characters either.

]]> By: Rence http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63473 Rence Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:22:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63473 Hate these things, they all look the same... Hate these things, they all look the same…

]]> By: Eric N. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63468 Eric N. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63468 I personally love Kid Robot's Dunny, Munny, and Smorker... their packaging is done very well, with a metallic (plastic) pouch. I also like bearBricks, kubricks, and (the ex) itroduced me to a hilarious spin off "tofuBrick". As the toys enter the mainstream they have gained a lot of polish, distribution is wide, and money is being made. Some folks dislike blind-boxing, but I've become obsessed with buying these little guys up, and opening them up in the store, or before I leave the parking lot! For Xmas I gave about 20 of them to family. One such gift made my cousin think I was introducing her to some cult, because of the odd website of one of the producers. Vinyl Toys are odd... sometimes thought provoking... fun to collect... fun to give... and an can become an expensive habit. Eric N. Click my link to see photos of a few of my Dunny's. I personally love Kid Robot’s Dunny, Munny, and Smorker… their packaging is done very well, with a metallic (plastic) pouch.

I also like bearBricks, kubricks, and (the ex) itroduced me to a hilarious spin off “tofuBrick”.

As the toys enter the mainstream they have gained a lot of polish, distribution is wide, and money is being made.

Some folks dislike blind-boxing, but I’ve become obsessed with buying these little guys up, and opening them up in the store, or before I leave the parking lot!

For Xmas I gave about 20 of them to family. One such gift made my cousin think I was introducing her to some cult, because of the odd website of one of the producers.

Vinyl Toys are odd… sometimes thought provoking… fun to collect… fun to give… and an can become an expensive habit.

Eric N.

Click my link to see photos of a few of my Dunny’s.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63464 Patrick Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:23:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63464 I disagree, Matt. I visit this site every day, and I am sure many other people do to. I do not mind ads for free content. Plus, this "ad" has prizes! Very cool idea, in my opinion. Anyways, I've been reading about these things all evening since my original reply (above). I found this one by Roberto Jwareghi: http://www.cameroncollectibles.net/prodimages/AFranken_Monkey_Green_Lg.jpg I like this one for a few reasons; it is cool looking, it's interactive, and it glows in the dark! Very unique from the other ones I was seeing. I disagree, Matt. I visit this site every day, and I am sure many other people do to. I do not mind ads for free content. Plus, this “ad” has prizes! Very cool idea, in my opinion.

Anyways, I’ve been reading about these things all evening since my original reply (above). I found this one by Roberto Jwareghi:

http://www.cameroncollectibles.net/prodimages/AFranken_Monkey_Green_Lg .jpg

I like this one for a few reasons; it is cool looking, it’s interactive, and it glows in the dark! Very unique from the other ones I was seeing.

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63461 Alex Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:06:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63461 Well, Matt - unfortunately, server and bandwidth cost lots of money. So, if not for ads, we wouldn't have free entertainment like this blog. This is not an unannounced ad masquerading as news: I fully disclose the fact that it is a sponsored review. Well, Matt - unfortunately, server and bandwidth cost lots of money. So, if not for ads, we wouldn’t have free entertainment like this blog.

This is not an unannounced ad masquerading as news: I fully disclose the fact that it is a sponsored review.

]]> By: Matt http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63450 Matt Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:55:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/08/full-vinyl-the-subversive-art-of-designer-toys/#comment-63450 Paid advertising... People are fed advertising day in, day out. News media nowadays is nothing more than paid advertising. You can't go anywhere without being fed something someone wants you to buy. Not even this blog. Paid advertising…

People are fed advertising day in, day out. News media nowadays is nothing more than paid advertising. You can’t go anywhere without being fed something someone wants you to buy. Not even this blog.

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