Monday, September 19, 2011

Big changes coming up...

Argonaut Resins is moving! I'm currently in the process of prepping a new location for the current studio and it's in a much bigger and better looking space this month.

On another note - how about a little NYC con project update too? Looks like there will be some turquoise colored resins at the NYC con....I have a few more other colors painted up I'll post up later in the week if I don't get too busy.

I'm also moving along on the EL DIABLO Mini sculpt - detailing up next!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Onyx and Pearl...

I finally got around to casting and painting up a few of the all new 8 inch Pharaoh Hounds with the first two colorways - Onyx and Pearl white with some gold trim. I thought it would be cool to make a set of matching Tuttz to go with them. I will have more colorways popping up in the next few weeks before the big NYC con in Oct. so keep and on the blog for updates.

And on another note - here's a updated pic of Robbie Busch's EL DIABLO mini I'm working on now in the wax stage. Details will be roughed in next!

The Jared Deal modified Vladimir sculpt update will be coming up next!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

El Diablo mini...? Vlad's back?

Yup, that is correct! How about another secret project reveal and a surprise on top of that!
Well, more like a teaser to be honest. I've reteamed with the incredibly talented Robbie Busch for another round of EL DIABLO resin figure madness. We had a lot of success with Robbie's EL DIABLO resin not too long ago and now we're back with a all new figure in progress and it's a - MINI!!! This new little guy will top off at 3.5 inches and we're hoping to have him ready for the big New York Comic con in Oct. this year (fingers crossed!)...

And while we're at it how about another round of "How We Do It" - sculpting the resin toy - with some behind the scenes work in progress pics of the EL DIABLO Mini.

Oh - before I forget...did I mention the Jared Deal's Vladimir happy bat resin (pictured below is the old version) will be showing up at the NYC con as well? How about a slightly different version than the first release? Return of the Mac...watch for it!
If you haven't seen the earlier EL DIABLO and VLAD releases (all sold out!) you can see everything on them in the back pages of this blog from the beginning or trusty Google...just sayin...


Friday, August 26, 2011

Argo Dunks on sale now! (***SOLD OUT***)

Hit up the Cookies-N-Cream online store to get your Sneaker Head resin fix! Wave 1 has five cool styles to choose from. Happy hunting! Check it all out HERE!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Action figures..?

My apologies for the lack of posts lately as things have been a tad hectic with the big New York Comic Con on it's way. I've also been trying to relocate the studio to a bigger space because I've run out of room with all the current projects in the works. The good news is my Tuttz character has crossed over with Onell Designs Glyos system. A good friend of mine (and uber toy guru) Rob Losito introduced me to master toy maker Matt Doughty at last years NYC con and suggested we work together on something Glyos related. I fell in love with the popular little articulated mix and match Glyos figures that Matt produced and wanted to get in on the action. Rob suggested the mini Tuttz would be a really cool crossover project and Matt was gracious enough to bless us on this endeavor and send over some Glyos parts to get the project under way. Seeing that this project was going to be a ton of work I brought in Victor Durango to help get the body styles right and do all the intricate paintwork. I also brought in The One Cam and When Giants Meet to do the dynamic and exciting photography. What you see below is just the tip of the iceberg on what we have planned for this Tuttz Glyos project called the Bad Luck Squadron so stay tuned! Tough black cats that get sent on the most dangerous missions and always come back! Bad luck for whomever runs into them...
The Leader...
The Warlord...The Minions..

I will be at the New York Comic Con with all sorts of goodies and I will be posting updates on all of those upcoming projects soon. Tuttz Mini's Series 1 - 5 have all sold out! Thank you for you continual support and there are lots more exciting resin projects on the way...

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Pharaoh Hound Prototype sculpt completed!

Argonaut Resins 13th designer resin is...the Pharaoh Hound! Pharaoh stands at 8 inches in height and is now in resin production. This is the companion piece to the popular Tuttz resin that has been selling out all over. The hounds will be signed and numbered on their bottoms and come with custom packaging, signed certificates of authenticity. Edition sizes, pricing, colorways and release dates will be forth coming - so stay tuned!

Tuttz Mini's Series 5 will finish up next week - #'s 12 - 25 will be available in the online store.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Argo Dunks....update...

Custom packaging for wave 1 of the Argo Dunks resins for Cookies-N-Cream completed! Release date and pricing up next...If you click the link above you can also see the latest Argo Dunk colorway of wave 1...and you can see another one HERE!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Want to win a FREE Tuttz Mini from Series 5?

Here we go again! Want to win this Blood N Gold clear tint Tuttz Mini from my ongoing Series 5 set? This time Tenacious Toys is in charge of the latest Argonaut Resins freebie and to find out how get a chance at snatching this bad boy up go HERE on Tenacious Toys FaceBook page for all the details. Good luck!

Tuttz Mini's Series 1 - 4 have all sold out. Series 6 will debut at the New York Comic Con in October. I will be sharing a booth there with my indie publishing company Xmoor Studios!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Argo Dunks....Blood and Sky..

Purple Haze is next! Rolling with the Cookies-N-Cream crew again. More info coming soon.

Monday, July 18, 2011

I still like BubbleGum...

Bubblegum Tuttz (Wave 3!) are back and they're bringing some little friends (5 matching Tuttz Mini's) and special guests (3 matching JellyBots) courtesy of The Jelly Empire with them! Each big Tuttz will come with custom hand made vinyl Tuttz bag packaging made by Terrence O'Neal of Obed Board Bags. Keep watch here as I'll post more images and a release date for this wave.

There are only 7 of these left from the initial 24 pieces that were made and the last 2 will be available at the New York Comic Con in October. Only 5 will be released this week. For those who missed the first two sold out waves (check it) -
BubbleGum Tuttz Wave 1
BubbleGum Tuttz wave 2

Thursday, July 14, 2011

JellyBot art contest 1st place prize shipping out....

...tomorrow! Congratulations to the lucky winner and big thanks to all who entered.


The runner up JellyBot prize will ship next week and it will be blind boxed!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Online Store Opens tonight!!!

I'll be releasing the last 7 Tuttz Mini's form Series 4 tonight at 9PM est. time! I'm debuting a all new colorway in this batch - Iridescent Turquoise!!! There will be no blind boxing, no GOLDEN TICKET and no limit per buyer on these. Don't be late!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Wave 3 Jelly Bots on Sale today!!!


You can get your Jelly Bot fix from The Jelly Empire today at 3PM Est. time in Selina's online Etsey store right HERE! Hope you like Selina's new jazzy packaging - the girl ain't messing around, haha! You know you just can't trust us because things tend to get a little crazy around these parts so - let's see what we got...hmmm....clear tints, GID's (the two solid pink ones glow!), a all white DIY (for you awesome customizers out there) and some solid colored Jelly Bots...and....

How about a few custom Jelly Surfers...? (Rumor has it they fight sharks and all that)...and...
Some accessorized Zombie Bots, a new GID WereWolf Bot and a all new GID Franken Bot!

But wait!!! There's more - check out Selina's BLOG to see the last two super surprises!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Prize for the 2D JellyBot art contest is...

....A Silver Surfer Jelly Empire magnet bot!

Today is the last day to get your art in for the 2D JellyBot art contest for The Jelly Empire sponsored by Kollectible Kulture HERE! Thank you to all who enter and GOOD LUCK!!! Rumor has it there will a prize for SECOND PLACE TOO!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Sedona Boutique restocked again!


I dropped off some more new regular sized Tuttz resins at Sedona Boutique in Hoboken. The latest batch features the new Pearl white render I'll be making exclusively for their store. The yellow, blue and pink clear tints have a metallic pearl haze render on them. The purple is a regular straight up clear tint and is a darker version than the one that was released in Sedona's first wave.

Tuttz Mini's Series 4 is next...then the Pharaoh Hound will make it's dedut.

Friday, June 10, 2011

What was in that Series 3 Tuttz Mini BlindBox...?

A Tuttz Mini OG black chase...Series 4 will have a few more blind boxes and chases...watch for it! Pic courtesy of C. Marze - thank you!!!
Aaaand here's a sneak of what's coming with the Wave 3 JellyBots from The Jelly Empire.

I can't wait to see this one painted up.

Monday, June 6, 2011

I like resin -

ToysRevil does a nice write up about the continued emergence of self produced resin cast figurines and how they are impacting the collector scene. Read the full article HERE!

Thanks Andy!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sedona Boutique restocked....

I just restocked the brand spanking new Sedona's Boutique in Hoboken with some regular sized Tuttz and some Mini's. The boutique is up and running and the new location is 201 Washington Street in Hoboken NJ (in my home town). Below is the first wave of goodies at the new location right now and I will try my best to keep some resins there on a regular basis. Forget about trying to get the solid light pink Tuttz Mini, I gave that to Phil and Daisey's little daughter Sedona as a gift...rumor has it there are a few Kings Of Atlantis skulls there too....

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Guess what? I'm giving away another FREE Tuttz Mini!


That's right, and SpankyStokes is doing the contest this time around. The Tuttz Mini's Series 3 has sold out but you still have a chance to get one! Everybody kept asking me about what happened to Tuttz Mini Series 3 # 12 - well here it is! It's a Blue Siamese custom -

How can you win this? Check out the SpankyStokes contest HERE! And don't forget about the PlasticandPlush FREE Tuttz Mini give away that is still in progress (scroll down below for contest info on that one). Good luck!!!