Fuller Designs x outsmART originals “Don’t Care Bears” T-Shirt

If you love retro 80s brands like The Care Bears then you’re going to love this new collaboration between outsmART originals and Fuller Designs! Jumping from Fuller's amazing custom creations, The Don't Care Bears are making their apparel debut with these awesome t-shirts. To give this tee a real retro feel the design will be applied by heat transfer on super soft fine jersey tees for superior fit and comfort.

“Don’t Care Bears” t-shirt by Fuller Designs is currently available in white or black through the outsmART originals’ online store for $25 in sizes S-5XL.

"Cast in Plastic" Custom Toy Show Opening Night at Domy Books

On Saturday night The Blot attended my very first custom toy show, and I have to say…it was awesome! Featuring custom toys by artists from around the world, “Cast in Plastic: Art from the Designer Toy Revolution” exceeded even my greatest expectations. Not only were there some truly amazing custom toys, but collectors from around the state of Texas showed up in droves to be a part of Houston’s first designer toy show. Domy Books was packed Saturday night, and The Blot was on hand with my Flip and camera to document the evening. While I was really excited to do some live reporting, let me just warn you…I’m not quite as good with the video camera as I thought I would be. Then again, it was fun putting together the first TheBlotSays.com video!

The “Cast in Plastic” custom toy show runs May 14-June 23 at Domy Books, Houston (1709 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098). The art exhibit features custom toys by Abe Lincoln Jr., Ack!, Andrew Shondrick, Anville, Babyvtec, BALD, Brett Osborne, Chauskoskis, Christian Navarrette, Daniel Anguilu, Evoker, Fried Gold Productions, Ian Ziobrowski, Igor Ventura, James Fuller, Jay Bramhall, Jeremiah Ketner, Julie Truong, George Lamontagne, Lara Slater, Luihz Unreal, Martin Hsu, Matt Anderson. MeSmithy, Mr. Den, Nreazon, Rocketboy, Rsin, Ryan the Wheelbarrow, Saner, Squink!, Valerie G, VISEone and Zam Art.

Cast in Plastic Custom Toy Show at Domy Books This Saturday!

This weekend is a monumental event in the Houston designer toy scene, the city’s very first custom toy show! After months of teasers, “Cast in Plastic: Art from the Designer Toy Revolution,” curated by Marie Ung, will be debuting this Saturday, May 14th, at Domy Books (aka the epicenter of designer toys in Houston) from 7-10pm. The show includes over 30 different artists from around the globe showcasing their unique skills on a variety of vinyl platforms. The Blot will definitely be in attendance Saturday night, and I look forward to not only meeting fellow collectors but giving readers of TheBlotSay.com an in-depth review of the show!  Finally, an opportunity to use my Flip video recorder for some good old fashion toy blogging.

To find out more about Domy Books’ “Cast in Plastic” custom toy show, check out these killer flyers by Abe Lincoln Jr. and then head over to the official Cast in Plastic Facebook page. The Cast in Plastic exhibition runs May 14-June 23, 2011 at Domy Books, Houston (1709 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098).

"Cast in Plastic: Art from the Designer Toy Revelution" will feature custom toys by Abe Lincoln Jr., Ack!, Andrew Shondrick, Anville, Babyvtec, BALD, Brett Osborne, Chauskoskis, Christian Navarrette, Daniel Anguilu, Evoker, Fried Gold Productions, Ian Ziobrowski, Igor Ventura, James Fuller, Jay Bramhall, Jeremiah Ketner, Julie Truong, George Lamontagne, Lara Slater, Luihz Unreal, Martin Hsu, Matt Anderson. MeSmithy, Mr. Den, Nreazon, Rocketboy, Rsin, Ryan the Wheelbarrow, Saner, Squink!, Valerie G, VISEone and Zam Art.

The New Custom Toy Union Forums

Two very talented customizers, B.A.L.D. and Fuller, have just launched a brand new forum called the Custom Toy Union or CTU for short. It’s a free forum where painters, sculptors, artists and toy enthusiasts can get together to show off and discuss their own creations, get feedback, share tips and tricks, and just basically hang out. It is a site built by customizers for customizers.


If you collect Mighty Muggs, you might recognize the names of B.A.L.D. and Fuller from their awesome customs on MuggLab.com and their donation of hand painted custom Mighty Muggs to last week’s MuggLab.com Fundraiser Series 1 auctions. Both are very talented artists, and The Blot suggests checking out their new forum www.customtoyunion.com.

Mugglab.com’s Custom Mighty Muggs Fundraiser

The Blot is very excited to announce Mugglab’s upcoming custom Mighty Muggs fundraiser to help keep Dr. Mugg’s website up and running. Eight very talented artists, all featured on Mugglab.com, have each donated an amazing custom Mighty Mugg to help create Mugglab’s first ever Fundraiser series. Dr. Mugg will be putting these eight customs up for sale on the official Mugglab eBay store sometime this morning, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards paying for Mugglab’s future site costs (including server fees, domain registration fees, and photobucket fees).

Mugglab’s Custom Mighty Muggs Series 1 includes: the Penguin by Mattcandraw, Iron Man by Legendary Customs, The Flash by Fuller, Red Robin by Malo Muggs, Darth Nihilus by B.A.L.D., Metal Gear’s Snake by Are-Jay, Kilowog by Hamstar Customs, and my personal favorite, Usagi Yojimbo by Dr. Mugg.

(click on the photo above for a more detailed look)

These are one of a kind Mighty Muggs and each vinyl figure features a design that will never be offered again - this is truly a one of a kind set! Each Mugg will come in a custom box, which features all of the other figures in the series on the back and the classic green/black theme of Mugglab.


If you’re a fan of Mighty Muggs and never been to Mugglab.com you’ve got to check it out. It has an amazing database featuring hundreds of custom Mighty Muggs by amazing artists from around the world.