Product designer, Delroy Dennisur has launched a KICKSTARTER campaign to jump start his new DIY vinyl shoe platform toy, STANCE. This new project connects the art and creativity of the customizable toy community with the passion and emotion of the sneaker culture. You can pledge your support for STANCE and help get this platform toy off the ground.

What do you think about this sneaker head art toy?

Kidrobot teams up with prolific animator Seth MacFarlane to bring you TV’s all-American but totally twisted and dysfunctional family known as the Griffins and their favorite New England neighbors. Here to make us laugh and cry, each of the 15 blind-boxed Family Guy mini figures comes with an insert card and accessory - and begs the question, “Which FGKR will you get?” Ready to release at Kidrobot stores, Kidrobot.com and select retailers beginning February 17, these 3-inch FGKRs retail for $9.95 (£9.00 UK; 10€ Europe). Giggity!

Due to licensing restrictions, these figures are limited to customers in: USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Russia.

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mphlabs and Dead Zebra have recently released a lovely new  platform toy called A-Type and had creature creator Andrew Bell take the honor of an inaugural artist edition, Rai Red. The iconic heart of NYC toy shop, myplasticheart turned platform toy has 2 articulated legs, stands 6-inches tall by 8-inches wide and comes in a DIY version. Get the down low on A-Type and Andrew Bell’s perspective in his interview on Vinyl Pulse, part 1 and on myplasticheart blog, part 2. Grab one while you still can on myplasticheart.com.

UPDATED: 12/2/10

It’s that time of year again and Kidrobot is bringing back our big bundles of joy for the holidays. Take your pick from one of our 9 awesome Holiday Gift Packs. There is the Dunny Triple Threat, Dunny Sixer, MUNNY Classic, MEGA MUNNY Merry Mix, Labbitlicious, King Size Kozik Kombo, I Heart Donuts!, I Heart Yummy! and Animation Station holiday packs available at all Kidrobot stores and Kidrobot.com. Now’s the time to stock up on gifts and save a bundle!

The Simpsons Mini Series 2

Matt Groening and Kidrobot join forces once again to embiggen your vinyl collection! This new 25-character series features some of Springfield’s most notable citizens including extended family members and lovable barflies, as well as alternate versions of your favorite nuclear family. The blind boxed series are now available for $9.95 US (£9.00 UK; 10€ Europe) at Kidrobot stores, Kidrobot.com and select retailers.  Keep your eyes peeled for two top-secret chases!

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UPDATED: 10/29/10

Tara McPherson remixes Sanrio’s pop icon in her ethereal, space vixen style in this exclusive collaboration with Hello Kitty and Kidrobot. Kitty is adorned in an aquamarine heartburst hoodie, stands 6- inches tall, and comes with a removable Magic Love Wand accessory. Magic Love Hello Kitty by Tara McPherson is the first in a series of Sanrio characters to be reinterpreted by different artists. Retailing for $39.95 US (£36.00 UK; 40€ Europe), Magic Love Hello Kitty is available at Kidrobot stores, Kidrobot.com and select retailers starting December 2.

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Gloomy gives Pitty a relentless beating in the latest illustration of Japanese artist Mori Chack’s Gloomy Bear saga. This 5-inch tall figure depicts Gloomy poised over the defenseless Pitty, arm cocked back and ready to deliver a final, lethal blow. This bloody duo retails for $29.95 (£27.00 UK; 30€ Europe) and is available at Kidrobot stores, Kidrobot.com and select retailers this November.

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MEGA MUNNY is back in a brilliant new teal color! This do-it-yourself, 18-inch behemoth is set to become your custom art toy masterpiece. Get yours now at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and select retailers for $200 US (£180 UK;  200€ Europe).

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The land of the Rising Sun is home to some awesomely weird stuff including design powerhouse Shelterbank. With a half-dozen eyes, a crown and more colors than a triple rainbow, the 6-inch rotocast soft-vinyl duo Charlie & Cosmic Garbage have come a long way to deliver a full-on double dose of weird and awesome. This 2-pack is limited to 300 pieces and is now vailable at Kidrobot stores, Kidrobot.com and very select retailers for $100 US (£90 UK; 100€ Europe).

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For artist Task One, no vinyl is off limits. Here, he has taken Tristan Eaton’s 2005 character, Skumbo and created an emotional custom for a very special friend entitled, To Be Named. Check out Task One’s website for more amazing one of a kind art toys.