Digital sculpt of an original character by Mike Sutfin for production as a vinyl figure by Reckless Toys. The post MadBattleMan Vinyl Figure appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more

You are a designer and you want to make a toy. You are a game developer and you want to make a toy. You are a fine artist, a children’s book illustrator, a graffiti artist, a musician, and you want to make a toy. Shinbone will take you on the trip from roughest napkin doodle to finished packaged joy. You want to make a toy? You only need to contact us, and Shinbone will get you rolling. The post I Want to Make a Toy appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more

Sofubi, short for “soft vinyl,” is a type of plastic material used to create Japanese vinyl toys. These toys have captured the hearts of collectors worldwide due to their unique aesthetics and tactile appeal. One reason why we love Sofubi is their ability to be molded into virtually any shape, resulting in endless possibilities for toy design. From iconic movie monsters to cute and quirky characters, Sofubi toys come in all shapes and sizes. Additionally, Sofubi’s soft and smooth texture provides a pleasing tactile sensation that sets them apart from traditional hard plastic toys. Their hand-p ..read more

“Bubbie” is a moderately cute little alien. Designing a cute toy that isn’t too childish can be a challenge, and precisely hitting that sweet zone between cute and creepy is a specialty that our designers can manage every once in a while. As far as cute aliens go, and they do go far, Bubbie will have no problem squirming his way into your heart. The post Bubbie the Alien Vinyl Toy Design appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more

Digital sculpting of figure, masks, articulation, and weapons for the designer vinyl “Squadt” figure series by artist Clay Ferguson, better known as “Ferg”, and produced by Playge. The Squadt project is a collaborative effort between Ferg as a designer and Threezero as a manufacturer. All components were digitally sculpted for output and production as ultra-limited, collectible vinyl figures. Character and clothing design by Ferg. Photos copyright Playge. The post Squadt Designer Vinyl Figure appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more

Working with fine artist Travis Louie, we were able to adapt his painting of “Uncle Six Eyes” for production as a limited edition resin bust. Released in 2011, the bust is limited to 150 pieces in white and 25 pieces in black. The black version is only available direct from Travis himself, while the white is available in limited quantities from William Baczek Fine Arts in Northampton, MA as well as online direct from Shinbone Creative. The post Uncle Six Eyes Resin Bust appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more

Sad Ukelele Dog was sculpted by Scott Wetterschneider and designed by Shinbone’s very talented associate, Matheus Muniz. Muniz is an imaginative and energetic character designer who we love working with. The post Sad Uke Dog Vinyl Toy Design appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more

Our digital sculpt of this colorful and generous superhero character was used to create a one-off prototype for use in the “Win One, Give One” campaign by General Mills. The superhero 3d model was rapid-prototyped and hand painted and used as the main character in a series of live action television commercials. The post One Laptop Per Child Superhero Toy appeared first on Shinbone Creative ..read more