It is time to bring out those cocktail shakers and martini glasses to celebrate the news that Mattel will be releasing Barbie and Ken versions of selected characters from the television show Mad Men. The series of dolls will be a part of their Barbie Fashion Model Collection and retail at $74.95 each. More »

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What was supposed to be an Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday as Princess Ann appreciation post has now turned into me coming across Korea’s version of the Blythe Doll, the Pullip doll. So far to my knowledge, there exists three Audrey Hepburn Pullip dolls, a Breakfast at Tiffany’s Holly Golightly doll, a Sabrina doll and a Roman Holiday Princess Ann doll. More »

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Jibibuts are creatures native on Carrara Island. They are dwellers of the forests, made from harvested rubber wood and created by husband and wife duo Noferin. The magic of these Jibibuts are as mysterious as the gnomes that lurk in many gardens around the world. More »

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Now as someone who loves plants, I’m not too partial to terrestrial snails– they tend to slowly eat away my garden. They’re usually transferred to my neighbor’s lawn upon discovery. I’m kidding, I totally don’t do that… More »

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In the enchanted land of Little Odd Forest, there live many cute creatures of the plush persuasion. The charm of the huggable and colorful designs created by Lynda Lye shine through with quirky characters like rainbows, leaves, squirrels, raccoons, little tree stumps, trees, mushrooms, and a smiling sun called Mister Sunny. More »

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Violence is never the answer, but does this even count?

“The Marshmallow Shooter is an excellent addition to the office arsenal, shooting calamitous confections over 30 feet. It is easy to fire and reload, making it perfect for quick attacks (or rapid defense).” (via ThinkGeek) More »

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Last summer, I had a friend who went to Asia and brought me back a Flip Flap. Generally, I like organic plants sitting at my desk, but this little guy proved to be an exception. More »

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It has been a little over a month since a large earthquake tragically happened in Haiti. Many people were left without food and shelter, but there was a large outpouring of humanitarian relief. To help out in their own way, Toy2R has collaborated with French company Artoyz and United States company Apex to release a special edition Qee bear called Happiness for Haiti. More »

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If you’re a fan of Disney’s Toy Story, you’ll be happy to know that the upcoming Toy Story 3 is introducing 14 new characters, 4 of which have recently been revealed to be one of the cutest Toy Story characters. Even the ambiguously gay looking Ken doll character. More »

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I’m going to do something totally crazy and not feature a living animal. One look at Myko Bocek Studios’ handmade plush animals and you’ll know why. More »

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Emily the Strange is a 13 year old girl who chooses to be a loner and loves her four black cats. Over the years, she has become a counterculture figure who can be found on stickers, clothing, accessories, and in books. Now she comes in the form of a ball-jointed doll who can be posed to your liking. More »

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Kewpie dolls are meant to be in the nude, although sometimes they wear costumes. It is kind of strange to see them fully clothed. Over at Strapya World, they come in the form of costumed bears representing each of the 12 months of the year. These Kewpie cell phone charms are colored according to the month’s birthstone–garnet for January, amethyst for February, etc. This makes it appealing to any kawaii lover. Their bear costumes are so cute, it is ridiculous! More »

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Buff Monster is all about heavy metal, ice cream, kawaii Japanese culture, naked women, and the color pink. Pink is found in everything he produces–paintings, street art, installations, and toys. Since pink is an inevitable part of Valentine’s Day tradition, it is not surprising to find that he has created a limited edition collectible toy for the holiday. More »

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Cupcake bouquets, chocolates, flowers? Nah, that’s weak. How about a heart box full of microbes in stuffed-toy form instead? For those with an ill sense of humor and a death wish, Giant Microbes has come out with the just the thing for Valentine’s Day. More »

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I have not purchased a Blythe doll in almost two years due to my inactivity as a collector and being finicky about choosing which ones to add to my collection. However, last week, when CWC revealed the final design for their upcoming Blythe release Nostalgic Pop, I was instantly smitten. Either it was her pouty lips, Radiance face mold (my favorite), translucent skin, or her love for vintage Japanese manga, I fell under her charm. More »

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