Let’s yum cha with these Stormtrooper helmet-inspired Dim Sum Bamboo Steamer. This would be cool if had your dim sum served in this Star Wars Bamboo Steamer. Created by local SF artist Zard Apuya.
Food Art: Stormtrooper Dim Sum
June 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
S.H. Figurarts Bruce Lee
March 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
The iconic legend Bruce Lee gets a super detail action figure from Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts lineup. The nicely sculpted 6″ figure features various points of articulation, his signature weapons, different hands and head faces. Check out Paik4Life review on the Bruce Lee figure:
Big Boys Toys: Street Fighter The New Challenger Figures
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The new offerings from HK toy company Big Boys Toys with their super deformed big head Street Fighter series figure playsets. This is the Street Fighter The New Challenger Figure 02 – Ken and Street Fighter The New Challenger Figure 03 – Chun-Li.
Nap Lounges in Hong Kong
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The new craze in Hong Kong is Nap Lounges! Pay $1.30 an hour to take a nap. That’ll be cool if we have it here in the States, I can take a work break in the afternoon and go to a “nap lounge”. Maybe.
Bruce Lee x Illest Collection
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bruce Lee – the legend, the icon, would have celebrated his 75th birthday this year, so street brands Illest and BAIT join forces with the Bruce Lee Estate for this mini-capsule collection – the Illest x BAIT x Bruce Lee = 75th Collection.
Back to the Future II: Floating DeLorean Toy
October 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Today is October 21, 2015 – Back to the Future II day! Check out this cool looking collectible prototype from HK toy-maker Kids Logic. This is the “DeLorean – Time Machine Magnetic Floating Edition” from the Back to the Future II movie. The 1/20 scale DeLorean features opening doors, removable wheels, special floating effects, and more than 10 light-up LED effects. Also it will come with 2 bases: a floating base and display base. The “DeLorean – Time Machine Magnetic Floating Edition” will retail around $210.00USD, but the bad thing is it won’t be released until 3rd quarter 2016. A one-year wait!
$900 R/C Batman Tumbler
July 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a huge The Dark Knight Trilogy fan and have around $900 bucks lying around, you can buy this 1/12 scale The Dark Knight Trilogy RC Tumbler Deluxe Pack.
Avengers Age of Ultron Cosbaby Series 2 Set
July 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re into collecting vinyl big head figures, here’s another set from Hot Toys from the Cosbaby line to watch for. This is the Marvel Avengers Age of Ultron Series 2 Collectible Set. The set features Tony Stark Mark XLIII Armor Version, Ultron Mark I, Iron Man XLV, War Machine Mark II, Ultron Prime, Vision and Black Widow.
Most Oil Paintings come from Da Fen, China
June 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Not only is Shenzhen, China known for manufacturing and pirating, well, in small area of Shenzhen, Da Fen is where most of the world’s oil paintings are being produced. Replica’s of Van Goghs, Monets and Picassos are exported from Da Fen. BBC News takes at look the mass oil painting production and it’s impact within Shenzhen. Well, next time, I’m in Hong Kong, I’ll make a stop over to Da Fen.
Kids Nations Plugy Series 005 Avengers: Age of Ultron
April 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kids Logic is back with more cute-like bobble-head type figures, this time is the Kid Nations Plugy Series 005 Avengers: Age of Ultron. You can only buy this a 5-set package which features: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man MK43, Iron Legion and Hulk Buster. The figures mearsures 3.5-4″ tall, comes with a headphone strap and keychain strap and LED lights on certain figures.
Made In Paradise S/S 2015 Women’s Lookbook
April 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Made In Paradise may sound like a street brand from Hawaii or something, but it’s not! This lifestyle/swimwear brand is straight outta Hong Kong. Made In Paradise was founded in 2013 by childhood friends Maruice Maghnagi and Vishal Sani in HK. They look to make a splash with their “Junk in the Trunk” S/S 2015 collection.
Made In Paradise S/S 2015 Men’s Lookbook
April 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Lifestyle/swimwear brand Made In Paradise is all about fun in the sun and a party attitude with their S/S 2015 theme “Junk in the Trunk.” If you’re that type a person looking for something new and fresh, then you may want to check out this new streetwear label Made In Paradise from Hong Kong.
Graphic & Logo Design: Hanzi.Kanji.Hanja
April 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Designers and artists interested in how to use contemporary Chinese characters in design, art and logo pieces, may want to check out this reference book from publisher Viction:ary, Hanzi.Kanji.Hanja: Graphic & Logo Design with Contemporary Chinese Characters.
Takara PlayStation History Collection
March 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a Sony PlayStation fan, a miniature model collector or blind box buyer, then you might want to grab this Takara PlayStation History Collection 20th Anniversary. Takara which has already done an NES and SEGA collection, so you know these will be popular.
A Look Into the Art of Andrea Wan
January 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
iGNANT’s video series Work In Progress always highlights wonderful creators of art and this latest episode takes into the studio with artist/illustrator Andrew Wan. We get a look inside Andrea’s thought process when drawing her pieces of work.
Frozen’s Olaf Action Figure
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you don’t know anything about Disney’s animated hit “Frozen”, then you must have been hibernating these past 2 years. The comedy relief snowman Olaf will into action figure poses thanks to HK company Herocross.
HeroCross Boba Fett
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Everybody seems to be making these big-head miniature body action figures or vinyl, ‘cuz it’s trending. Well, HK toy company HeroCross known for it’s big-head figures, now has this Boba Fett action figure for it’s Hybrid Metal Figuration line-up.
Kids Logic Mecha Nations MN03 Transformers Megatron
July 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
HK toy maker Kids Logic is on a roll with their big-head cute Hasbro-approved Transformers G1-style line-up of light-up LED action figures. Here’s the latest from Kids Logic, the Mecha Nations MN03 Transformers Megatron 6″ figure.
Cute Pandas taking over Hong Kong
May 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It may just look like a cute Panda project and a nod to urban art, but it’s also to raise awareness about Pandas. French artist Paulo Grangeon partners with WWF, PMQ and allrightsreserved plan to launch 1,600 Pandas in papier-mâché form onto the streets of Hong Kong.
Photos of Hong Kong Buildings
March 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hong Kong known for it’s massive amount and rows of tall buildings, photographer Nick Frank was in Hong Kong last year and shot a series of photographs – Concrete Living.
KIds Logic KidsNations Optimus Prime
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Kids Logic Optimus Prime figure is a hot seller and especially in Hong Kong. The diecast big-head action figure is selling upwards north of $90.00USD and when you buy the action figure, you also get a smaller version – the KidsNations Optimus Prime.
Tomica Toyota Crown Comfort Taxi
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When you think of Hong Kong what comes to mind? The high-rise skyline and Victoria Harbour, HK gangster films, Dim Sum, Mong Kok shopping district, etc. Well how about the iconic Hong Kong taxi? This Hong Kong taxi gets the full Tomica diecast car treatment.
LEGO Hong Kong Photos by Ric Tse
March 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Photographer Ric Tse takes snapshots of Hong Kong news by re-imagining the scenes with LEGO bricks.
Hong Kong: Hot Toys Secret Base
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What makes a great “Brick and Mortar” store? Of course the brand, cool products, location and customer service, but also style and creating a cool atmosphere like Apple stores. Hong Kong toy company Hot Toys known for making incredible realistic 1/6 scale action figures also has a retail store, the Hot Toys Secret Base. One part collectible museum and part retail shop.
Kids Logic Optimus Prime
January 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There are many variants and alternate versions of the famed Transformers Autobot leader Optimus Prime. This time he takes form at as super big-head action figure by HK toy company Kids Logic.
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