MAMMOTH KONG VAMPIRE COLOR FROM TOMENOSUKE

Posted on 2025-06-02

The figure comes with a vampire Dracula-style cape, a replica of the original menko before it was cut, and an A5-sized condensed version of the picture book “Moonlight Mask: Mammoth Kong Volume” published in 1959.

This Vampire color is a limited edition of just 10 pieces, based on the coloring ideas of Yohei Kaneko (MIROKC-TOY), who is also the sculptor of Mammoth Kong.

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HOT WHEELS X KENNY SCHARF

Posted on 2025-05-26

The graffiti legend is teaming up with Hot Wheels to bring his cosmic chaos to the 1967 Ford Thunderbird – in full and toy-sized versions.

The collaboration marks a full-circle moment for Scharf, who grew up in the buzz of LA car culture and, like many, had an obsession with Hot Wheels as a child. The car, titled “Zooom!,” transforms one of the brand’s “Original 16” models with a cast of fiery red, spray faces. Finished with American Racing 500 Mono Cast wheels and BF Goodrich Silvertown Redline radial tires, the life-sized one-of-one keeps it old school with a pop surrealist twist.

The full-sized ride is set to be inducted into the Hot Wheels’ Garage of Legends, joining a roster of real-world builds that will go on tour as part of the upcoming Legends Tour.

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JJJJOUND X GYUHAN LEE

Posted on 2025-05-19

JJJJound‘s latest collaboration departs from its fashion-focused projects to present a first-of-its-kind JJJJound lamp crafted by Korean artist Gyuhuan Lee using the label’s packaging materials. Aiming to maximize the role of packaging materials beyond their usual function, the design’s resourceful approach explores the intersection of branding, consumer culture, and centuries-spanning handicraft.

Drawing from the grid proportions of minimalist architecture, the lamps boast a square shape and are offered in a short and a tall edition. When turned off, the lamps resemble mundane cardboard packages, but when turned on, a warm, soft glow transforms the lantern into a refined piece of collectible homeware

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YOHJI YAMAMOTO SUN UMBRELLA

Posted on 2025-05-12

It’s been almost 100 years since Komiya Shoten was founded. And in that time the brand has been razor focused on perfecting one single item, the umbrella. Japanese avant-garde designer Yohji Yamamoto has created his own Komiya Shoten umbrella. Made from Komiya Shoten’s signature wrinkle gabardine fabric, this collaborative umbrella is handmade in Japan by the brand’s artisans. It’s a summer umbrella, designed as a sun parasol and not fit for use in rain.

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LEGO X KEITH HARING

Posted on 2025-05-05

One of Keith Haring‘s most renowned motifs is receiving the LEGO Art treatment.

“Dancing Figures” reimagines the bold lines, vibrant colors and energy of Haring’s work. Arriving with a total of 1,773 LEGO bricks, the immersive project features a total of five figures in either orange, teal, yellow, pink or green.

Each figure stands at over 13 inches high and 34.5 inches wide, and arrives with a separate building instruction booklet — allowing for a cusomizable display and for the experience to be shared with friends and family. Once built, the pop art figures can be hung on a wall or displayed on a flat surface.

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KOUROS MAGHSOUDI’S HUG CHAIR

Posted on 2025-04-28

Designer Kouros Maghsoudi has unveiled the Hug Chair, the latest addition to his Hug series, at NYCXDesign 2025. Known for his bold and unconventional approach to furniture design, Maghsoudi emphasizes its sculptural form and inviting presence with a low-lying silhouette, paired with thin metal legs. The legs serve the purpose of supporting the flat cushion seat, enclosed by bulbous, cylindrical arms upholstered in Italian leather.

The Hug Chair continues Maghsoudi’s exploration of hedonism in design, following previous releases such as the Hug Bed and Hug Tray. While the Hug Bed was explicitly crafted for multiple seating and reclining positions, the Hug Chair offers a more versatile experience, allowing users to interact with it in various ways. The chair’s internal framing system, made from FSC-certified wood, ensures durability while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic. Its curved arms and low, grounded form subtly nod to intimacy without feeling overly delicate, reinforcing its bold yet approachable design.

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