Meet the Androids : Robot Revolution (pt 5)

May 9, 2018

The Revolution is almost upon us! Here’s the last preview of the new series of Android mini collectibles! Robot Revolution will be available to the public starting May 10th at retail partners (see some here!) or in the Dead Zebra Shop! First up is a duo of designs from Dead Zebra Inc.

Caution: Drones may be operating in this area! “DR-ONE” keeps an eye on the situation, complete with a small drone accessory (sorry, it doesn’t actually fly).

1/16 ratio, likely to crash directly into a tree.

Busy building out the next generation of networks is Rob/Bee 5G!

Also in a 1/16 ratio, Rob prefers to communicate wirelessly via a buzzing sounds and interpretive dance.

Perhaps the best part of the new series is the near infinite combination remix possibilities!

It wouldn’t be a new series without a good ole classic green ‘bot in there!

1/16, this standard green is ready to remix!

We’re closing out the preview how we started, with some of the original inspiration for the remix series, Mix-Bot 05 from Kong Andri!

The fun faces stack up in this 1/16 design.

Thanks for joining us for this preview series! We can’t wait to get these Androids out into the world to see what sort of creative remixes you come up with!

Reading backwards? The previous entry in the series is here!

Meet the Androids : Robot Revolution (pt 4)

May 2, 2018

Ready yourselves for the Revolution..
Sales start at retailers online and in meatspace on May 10th!
Shipping immediately or shortly thereafter (depending on when they receive their shipments!).

Curious how dynamic Dutch design duo LouLou & Tummie stack up in Android form? Well… sort of like this!

“WONK-3” has bug eyes, bright colors and fun faces to make it just the right kind of wonky! This design features in a 1/16 ratio, and a secret chase color variant!

Did your robot suddenly stop working? “RECLAIMER” might have had something to do with it.

Dead Zebra Inc brings you a robot… of death! With a 1/16 ratio, Reclaimer is ready to steal your heart.. and any other working parts you might have.

Light up your life with Google’s “LUMEN-8”.

The fun starts when the lights go out, this one glows in the dark! 1/16.

Final preview coming soon! Part 3 of this series is here.

Meet the Androids : Robot Revolution (pt 3)

April 25, 2018

The Revolution continues! The Android mini collectibles Robot Revolution that is…

Today we start off with “SPT-74” from prolific designer and veteran Android mini artist Scott Tolleson!

SPT-74 is ready for some rugged construction (destruction?) projects in a 1/16 ratio.

Watch your fingers, Andrew Bell is back again (sorry) with “CHOMPSKY”!

This silver-clad metal-munching machine rolls in with a 1/16 ratio.

From the Google crew comes “CLEAR/R”, also in a 1/16 ratio.

CLEAR/R looks slick by itself but really shines when combined with other parts for your own remixed creations…

Reeeeemix!

More previews coming soon! Figures coming in May to the Dead Zebra Shop and retail partners around the world!

Part 2 of this series is here.

Meet the Androids : Robot Revolution (pt 2)

April 23, 2018

We’re back with more peeks at the upcoming Android mini collectibles Robot Revolution!

Artist Chuckboy brings us CAT·BOT! Much like a real cat, this bot is adorable but will probably attempt kill you if you touch it.

The grey edition is 1/16, but keep an eye out for a color chase variant of this cool cat! I won’t spoil what color it is.. but lets just say that Mondays do not compute.

Famous international DJ Andrew Bell^* drops the needle on BEATBOT 1200. This design is inspired by the iconic turntable and features tiny headphones and reflective metallic finishes.
(*not an actual famous international DJ)

Mix it up with a 1/16 ratio!

More previews coming soon! Figures coming in May to the Dead Zebra Shop and retail partners around the world!

Part 1 of this series is here.

Meet the Androids : Robot Revolution (pt 1)

April 19, 2018

Remix, Reimagine, Rebuild! Introducing Android mini collectibles Robot Revolution series! The all new series features artwork from Google, Andrew Bell, Chuckboy, Patricio Oliver, Loulou & Tummie, Kong Andri and Scott Tolleson

We’ll be previewing some of the 15 unique new designs (and 2 variants) here every few days leading up to the May release.

Android the OS has always been about customization, openness and flexibility. Over the last 9 years we have taken inspiration from that approach, creating hundreds of designs from the base Android collectible form. We even toyed with the idea swappable parts in the past, but these were always limited to smaller special projects.

When prepping for a robot-themed Series 07, veteran Android artist Kong Andri submitted several ‘Mix-Bot’ concepts. Inspired by his approach, we knew it was time to re-visit the idea.. and to get some artists on board!

“Mix-Bot 04” is a colorful robot full of fun faces in a 1/16 ratio.

“Retro V1950” keeps it simple but classic in 50’s era teal / seafoam.

This Google created edition also has a 1/16 ratio.

More previews coming soon! Figures coming in May to the Dead Zebra Shop and retail partners around the world!

International Comic Con 2017 Preview!

July 13, 2017

It’s happening! Next week once again, for the 16th year in a row (!) I’ll be peddling my wares at the International Comic Con! Find me along with my dumb pal R Stevens AND special guests Cards Against Humanity at “Dumbrella” booth #1335 July 19th-23rd. We’ll have tons of great stuff, including but not limited to my goodies below!

As usual there will be a wide selection of those full color high quality adhesive party slappers that some people call “stickers”! Pick one up for a buck, or get 5 for only $4!

What’s a Comic-Con without ENAMEL PINS? Am I right? Not to let anyone down, I’ll have over 25 pin designs available including the all new Pet Food, Golden Last Knight and the return of the sold out Morimoth, now in silver. $8-10 each depending on how many you prick up!

Summer means two things, Comic-Con and watermelon.. in that order. Satisfy your summer cravings with the sweet new Android Mini Collectible special edition Summer 2017 release! Featuring a translucent faded melon body and rind head, we’ll have limited quantities on (sticky) hand for $10 each.

..speaking of tasty treats, be one of the first to check out the brand new Single Servings mini figure keychain series from O-No Food Company, featuring some of the saddest selections of foodstuffs you’ll ever eat*. Meet Moldy Mike, Putrid Patty, Spoiled Spencer, Peeled Peter and the rest of the crew with this special sneak peek preview release! *do not eat

Going to Comic-Con for books filled with comic drawings?.. That’s crazy talk, but I guess I’ll bring a few of those anyway. I’ll even draw in them for you, I think that’s still allowed at Comic-Con?

Yo, new Android. Who Dis? Introducing a new member of the Android figure family, Andy! This 4″ vinyl figure features cute lumpy lines with articulated arms and head, each figure includes a sticker sheet of emojis to decorate a tiny phone accessory! Limited quantity preview release, $12 each.

Dress yourself! A couple of new shirts sure to impress friends, coworkers and bystanders alike. Transform into bat man, dig into some sushi, or get your code on with these three designs. $20 each or 3 for $54.. or something like that!

I’ll have only one each of Midnight (black) and Memories Lost (bronze) moth sculptures available for $150 and $250 respectively. I’ll also have a few new Pet Food resin casts, each one personally hand cast and painted for only $80 each!

Prints! We’ll have the usual lineup of Never Look Back sushi themed prints, along with a selection of our Android Foundry propaganda themed prints and the new office/cubicle friendly mini print sets! Prices vary.

And of course we’ll have some more toys, including the new Glow in the Dark Last Knight edition, O-No Sushi sets, Karoshi-San, Androids and more!

We’ll also have mugs, socks, bags and other things, too many to list here, see you next week!

Meet the Androids: Series 06 Preview (pt 1)

August 5, 2016

Our artist series is back in 2016 with all new designs from some amazingly talented artists. This year we have Andrew Bell, Andrea Kang, Colus, Dwaine Morris, Igor Ventura, Jessica Wang, Nathan Jurevicius and Otto Bjornik all lending their talents and vision to the Android series!

Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be taking a look at the new designs leading up to their launch at toy, comic, specialty and online retailers worldwide. Let’s get started with two:

As you can tell from the promotional and box art, this series’ solid color signature edition is a perfectly powerful purple!

Purple adds to the expanding spectrum with a 2/16 ratio. Today we’ve also got ‘Švytėjimas’, from Nathan Jurevicius.

Švytėjimas comes in a pink fade over translucent yellow, with unique custom wing arms. A perfect compliment to his Nightrider figure from Kidrobot! Švytėjimas is packed in a 1/16 ratio.

To help kick off the series, Wootbear will be hosting artist Nathan Jurevicius at their store this Saturday, August 6th from 6-9pm for a signing, he will have artist proof Android figures and original art sets available. If you’re in the San Francisco area don’t miss out. Many of the other designs from the series will be on view as well if you’re into spoilers!

(original art as part of the Artist Proof sets, image via @nathanjurevicius)

Android Wood: In Depth

July 13, 2016

Yesterday I showed off the 2016 SDCC preview and casually dropped these beautiful piece into it, but I think they’re worth a bit more attention!

Over four years ago we got together with Queens NYC-based woodworker and toy maker NoliNoli (aka Ken Como) to discuss bringing a the Android character to life in a variety of natural woods. Over the years we produced two small batches, most of which ended up in the hands of friends at Google, but never made their way into the world at large.

I’m happy to finally get some of these guys out into the hands of fans and collectors, starting with a few that will be available at Comic Con (Dumbrella, Booth #1335!) This edition is made from a combination of regionally sourced FSC certified white oak and maple woods, finished with a natural shellac and bees wax for a nice soft sheen.

They stand about 5″ tall, here is one next to a 3″ vinyl mini collectible for reference! They are made entirely of wood, including all joints and can easily be disassembled for cleaning, conditioning or storage.

Every one is unique, if you’re interested I encourage you to stop by the booth and look at what we have available so you can pick the one that speaks to you the most.

For those of you who can’t make it to San Diego, we’ll have a small batch available online later this year.

Check out this great feature on Ken and his work: Recycled Wood Reborn in Toymaker’s Workshop from NY CITY Lens on Vimeo, plus some bonus behind the scenes photos below!

2016 Chinese New Year Android

January 20, 2016

February 8th marks the start of the new year in many Asian countries! In China and neighboring areas it’s traditional to give out gifts of red envelopes containing money to help ensure good fortune through the new year.

This year we released the ‘Red Pocket’ edition Android mini collectible in Asia, featuring a traditionally dressed Android holding up a whole bunch of red envelopes. Each figure also includes an actual red envelope containing a fun little Android / Monkey “dollar bill”, OR if you’re really lucky, a ‘golden ticket’ that rewards the winner with a custom minted 10g 24k gold coin worth over $450!

We’ve got two of those golden tickets somewhere in our limited stock of figures! The Androids will be available in the Dead Zebra Shop starting this Monday (Jan 25th) at 11am EST for $10 each.

Good luck and good fortune!

Happy (Android) Holidays!

December 9, 2015

Tis the season for gift giving! No doubt the elves have been busy at the workshop.. but so have the lesser known toy production bears! Bingle Bear by artist Scott Tolleson is here to deliver holiday cheer!

Bingle Bear will be up for sale on the Dead Zebra Shop starting December 10th morning at 11am EST, with shipping starting on Monday the 14th. Unfortunately due to some production and shipping delays, these are later than we’d hoped. US customers should select USPS Priority Mail for your best bet to receive in time for Xmas!

Cloth mousepads are back in stock and shipping soon! We have the classic Android green on black and a new blue Circuit design pad ready for your pointing and clicking pleasure.

Android Foundry Progress Administration presents a whole new suite of prints, ready for your workplace wall! Keep your workers (or yourself) in line with these important reminders! Available and shipping now, 4 different designs at 18″x24″ on thick matte cardsock.

International Comic Con 2015 Preview!

July 1, 2015

Stop by the Dumbrella booth (#1335, 1337) at the International Comic Con this July 8th-12th for the good stuff! I’ll be there along with my Dumb pals R Stevens, Jon Rosenberg and puzzle master Chris Yates!

Finally! A new collection of creatures featuring a menagerie of monsters from 2008-2015. This new book clocks in at 144 pages, and has the same size flexi-cover as the Do Not Eat collection. Make It Stop will be available for $12, or bundled with Do Not Eat for a discount! Available from fine retailers and the Dead Zebra Shop later this summer.

No summer is complete without a trip to the beach.. or a summer edition Android! This year we feature a two pack of a sunburnt lifeguard (with tiny whistle) and a swimming prankster (complete with fake shark fin!). We’re gonna need a bigger shelf! This set will be available for $20.

New shirt designs include ‘Hello World’ and the simple but adorable ‘Panda’ along with some popular classics such as ‘Astronomiton’, ‘Tagged’ and ‘Karoshi San’! Available in S-2XL with some in women’s cuts as well for $20 each or $17 each if you buy 3 or more.

You asked for it.. several hundred times over the last three years.. the Never Look Back series continues with a rather uneasy eel. Available for $10 each or in a full set of 4 for $30. We’re also bringing along some Android Foundry Propaganda posters and a creatures print or two!

As always we have lots of full color high quality die cut stickers, including new Creatures, summer Androids, Glop, Karoshi and more!

We’ll have an assortment of toys on offer from Last Knight and Worrible to Android Series 05 and O-No Sashimi, many at below usual retail prices.. oh and perhaps One More Thing™….

Meet the Androids: Series 05 Preview (pt2)

January 22, 2015

Reactor-88 a.k.a. Ryan Crippen has done some great custom painted Androids in the past. Series 05 brings his signature totem style to a production piece! This design is stacked in a 1/16 ratio. Be sure to add a Totem to your collection or we’ll have to start work on your Shame Pole.

Meet the Androids: Series 05 Preview (pt1)

January 21, 2015

I think it’s about time we formally meet a few of the new Androids! The fifth installment of our artist and designer series of Android mini collectibles will finally be arriving soon.

Time time we’ve got some usual suspects including Andrew Bell, Gary Ham, Scott Tolleson and Kong Andri who are joined by our new friends Devilrobots, Reactor-88, Jon Paul Kaiser and Lunabee!

Within the next few weeks, Series 05 will be arriving in toy, comic, specialty and online retailers across the world. We’ll be previewing some of the new designs here on a regular basis.

We’re kicking it off with this sadly adorable Panda from the fine folks at Google! Don’t worry, he’s far from endangered with a ratio of 2/16.

A rare sight in nature, but easy to find in S05 at a 1/16 ratio is Gary Ham‘s Sk8 Cop!

Sk8 Cop confiscates boards from no-good kids.. so he can ride them himself! Comes complete with mini Android skateboard and a sheet of little stickers to slap on his board, his back, or his friends.

Year of the Horse!

January 24, 2014

Happy upcoming Lunar New Year! On the Chinese Zodiac this year is the year of the Horse. As with past years, our Asian partners have a Special Edition Android to celebrate! This Android features a stylized horse mask design and traditional Chinese costume.

We’ll have a few in stock in the Dead Zebra Shop on Tuesday, January 28th at 11am EST and more at 11pm EST. Limit 2 per household, usual Limited Edition Release rules/suggestions apply!

We’ll be running our “add a case” special again, where you can add a single square or hexagonal figure display case to your order for only $3. While supplies last!

Ho Ho Holiday Androids & Playge Collaboration!

December 9, 2013

First up is our new holiday Android mini! A little delayed, but luckily they should be here in time to be under.. or on the tree for our U.S. collectors! I’m afraid they’ll be a bit too late for our international friends this time around. The amazing designs of Series 04 are extra awesome, but unfortunately they took us a little longer than usual to get out to the world resulting in the Holiday Android production being pushed back a few weeks. Never too soon to get a start on decorating for next year, right?

Ornamental Android comes in both blue and red matte metallic finish with silver glitter, an ornament topper insert, and a small metal hook. They will be sold individually for $10 each with a limit of 2 pieces (one red + one blue or two of one color, your choice!) BUT a limited quantity will be available in a special 10-piece “Tree Pack” that contains 5 red and 5 blue ornaments for $90!

Quantities are limited! Sales start in the Dead Zebra Shop on Tuesday, December 10th at 11am EST and again at 11pm EST. Shipping starts towards the end of the week and through the week after. U.S. customers please select Priority Mail if you want to make sure you receive them by the 24th, you might have luck with First Class mail, but no guarantees! Sorry, we’re a bit too late for international orders to arrive in time!

For those of you who are less glitter and more gore.. I’m happy to announce that the 9″ custom Misfortune Cat that I created a few years back has been turned into a production piece! Meticulously and magically miniaturized and translated by Playge into in 4″ of vinyl and abs, produced in an edition of 500pcs, includes cat and skull accessory. Available now at many toy and specialty retailers for around $55, a small set of signed and numbered proofs will be available in the Dead Zebra shop early next year.

Meet the Androids: Series 04 Preview (pt8)

November 27, 2013

We’re wrapping up our Series 04 preview today with these last two designs.. although we haven’t quite shown you everything!

Kong Andri is back.. in time! His second design in the series, “Caveman” sports a substantial beard and brow to match. 1/16 ratio.

Our “Track Star” design has style, but we’re pretty sure he’s never actually run on a track. He wouldn’t want to get his sweet new track suit all sweaty! 1/16 ratio.

That’s it for now! Thanks for joining us for this preview, we’ll be adding all designs to our Android Collectible page shortly! Sale information below one last time for your reference!

Series 04 will be available from the Dead Zebra Shop starting this Friday, November 29th at 11am EST, with a restock at 11pm EST. Shipping starts a few days after that! Initial limit of to 2 cases (32pcs) per household applies.

Also look for Series 04 starting very soon at a variety of toy, comic, tech and specialty retailers across the world, including many on our Where to Buy list!

Meet the Androids: Series 04 Preview (pt7)

November 27, 2013

Today we’re switching to Apple! Maybe a golden delicious apple… or maybe just a delicious apple and some gold.

“Core Dump” by Andrew Bell always shows up when you least expect him to! Check your logs and take a byte (sorry) of this tasty Android, 1/16 ratio.

While you’re waiting for your program to restart, take some time to reflect on this beautiful Gold Android.

Chromed with a golden finish, now you can pretend you’ve just won the Annual Android Awards for Best Supporting Collector and Coder of the Year, 2/16 ratio.

See you soon…

Meet the Androids: Series 04 Preview (pt6)

November 25, 2013

“Dicktator” has a few things he needs you to take care of.. or he might have to take care of you. Veteran Android artist KRONK is back with this diabolical design. With a 1/16 ratio, there’s only room for one supreme leader per case.

Click above for a full turn-around view of Dicktator!

Today we have another bonus Android Foundry product preview for you! Ever wanted to display your Android pride on your feet, but just weren’t sure how? Well, you’re in luck, because we’re debuting these fancy, soft and comfortable Android Foundry crew socks in two different designs! Available soon along with Series 04, details below!

“When can all this Android madness be MINE?!” you scream, violently waving dollar bills at your screen…

Also look for Series 04 starting very soon at a variety of toy, comic, tech and specialty retailers across the world, including many on our Where to Buy list!

Meet the Androids: Series 04 Preview (pt5)

November 24, 2013

We’re mixing up the preview today and tomorrow with one Android mini and one new Android Foundry product… today’s feature is frustration! Introducing “Stress Tech” by artist Sergio Mancini. John Coffee is the sole technical support officer at StressTech, Inc. Needless to say, his job has him a bit on edge. Turn it off and on again before you even think about calling him, 1/16 ratio.

We’re pairing up the preview with a sneak peek at a new shirt from Android Foundry! This guy is certainly not so happy about his situation either.. I mean come on, it wasn’t even raining when he left the house!

I’m not sure how he got into this situation, but he’s making the ~~best~~ worst of it. 4-color screenprint on a “lieutenant green” shirt. Limited quantities in both regular cut and women’s style.

Meet the Androids: Series 04 Preview (pt4)

November 23, 2013

We’re not taking the weekend off, and neither is “Wee Ninja”! Shawnimals’ nefarious ninja is small in stature and always alert to his surroundings… well, almost always. Wee Ninja is hiding in each case in a 1/16 ratio.

Speaking of ninjas.. maybe Wee Ninja is hiding because the rival WuTang Clan is in town? Straight from Shaolin comes kaNO’s “Flipmode”. Brandishing a bat and sporting a cap, I’m not sure he’s in town for the little league game.. 1/16 ratio.