Joe Ledbetter x The Loyal Subjects – Colossus Bunny (4’)

 Without a doubt, Mr. Bunny is Joe Ledbetter’s signature character.  It’s been 2005 since we’ve seen a production 3D version.  Now comes  BIG news – as in 4 foot big!  We worked with Joe to create Colossus Bunny – a 4’ fiberglass Mr. Bunny. Bound to be the centerpiece of any JLed collection, the new giant-sized piece will be available in four editions – classic Mr. Bunny (10 pieces), Snow Bunny (Highland Toys exclusive, 5 pieces), Gray Bunny (3D Retro exclusive, 3 pieces), and Lava Bunny (Tomenosuke exclusive, 3 pieces).  The classic yellow ‘Mr. Bunny’ edition will be available for order from Kidrobot, 3D Retro, Tomenosuke, Highland Toys and Toy Art Gallery).  Pricing on the Colossus Bunny starts at $4000.   If you’ve been looking for the ultimate Joe Ledbetter piece, look no more.  To order contact a listed retailer.  Expect delivery in about three weeks.  For more info, check out the official Colossus Bunny info page.

Charity Event Japan Tsunami Relief

Our good friends at Plastic Culture by TOC held a Charity Event recently to raise money for the victims of the Tsunami in Japan. The Loyal Subjects was honored to donate a few items for the auction, check out the pictures from the event!

 Head over to Plastic Culture's  Facebook page for a full recap!

The Loyal Subjects x Name That Tune AC/DC Edition

The Loyal Subjects x Name That Tune AC/DC Edition! The first person to email us with the name and album of all five AC/DC songs will win a Alex Pardee Walrus Rider from our archive! Email all entries to: adam@theloyalsubjects.com - Good Luck!

UPDATE:

Congratulations to Adam Darvish for correctly identifying all five AC/DC songs and albums! You are the winner of an Exclusive Alex Pardee Walrus Rider from our Archives! Here are Adam's winning answers:

1. Back in Black -  Back in Black
2. For Those about to Rock (we salute you) - For Those about to Rock (we salute you)
3. Highway to Hell -Highway to Hell
4. Hell's bells - Back in Black
5. You shook Me all night long - Back in Black

Stay tuned for the next edition of The Loyal Subjects x Name That Tune

Analog Playset x Joe Ledbetter = Wrecks and Dazey!

Analog Playset and artist Joe Ledbetter are proud to announce the release of the terrific 2-figure set "Wrecks and Dazey". These figures are being distributed by The Loyal Subjects for Analog Playset and are 3D representations of the characters "Wrecks and Dazey" as is featured on the album, "My Dinosaur Life" from recording artists, Motion City Soundtrack. Wrecks is a lovable Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Dazey is his prehistoric over-sized Bee pal! It's really so fantastic the leap from 2D to 3D that all of Joe's figures make... it's almost meant to be, and these look so cool... perfect for all Ledbetter fans out there! Wrecks sits about 7" and Dazey is about 4" tall. Both figures have multiple points of articulation, are packaged in a three sided window box, and for this release the regular edition is limited to 600 pieces worldwide with a retail price of $99.00 for the set! The best part is... SURPRISE... these are dropping tomorrow, March 24th at 12:00pm PST at The Loyal Subjects web store HERE.

Toys Help Us

As you know well, the Tohoku region in Japan was hit by the disaster of truly unprecedented scale, and was officially designated as an area affected by “Heavy Disaster”, which enables areas and people stricken by typhoon, earthquake, etc., to receive special relief funds and measures.

Our good friends at Tomenosuke-syoten contacted their affiliated artists and manufacturers who sent them thoughtful messages, they started thinking of organizing a fund-raising sales promotion to make a donation, which can somehow support the sufferers.

Once thought up, best to act now than later. They have named the campaign “TOYS HELP US: the contribution to Tohoku the stricken area of the earthquake” and asked for overseas artists and manufactures for their support. To their happy surprise, they started receiving many positive responses.

The following are the current individual and corporate participants in the campaign:
Adam Kennedy-Damiano (The Loyal Subjects), Ajee, Aya Kakeda, Brandt Peters, Chris Ryniak, Doktor A, Erick Scarecrow, Joe Ledbetter, Jonathan Cathey (The Loyal Subjects), kaNO, Kathie Olivas, Mark Landwehr, Michael Lau, Motomichi Nakamura, Patricio Oliver, Pierre Rouzier, Sket One, Steven Mylos (RAJE toys) and Yoskay Yamamoto.

All items are precious art works you usually cannot obtain, such as one-off and limited-edition toys and art prints which artists and makers prepared for this campaign free or with special discounts and many of which contain creators’ autographs.
They will deliver all profits to the afflicted areas via the Hida Takayama Volunteer Support Center.

As for the participating art works in the "TOYS HELP US," they will introduce them in this blog sequentially while planning to open a special catalog web-page for them. Please wait for our follow-ups.
They would like to ask for your kind support from the bottom of our hearts.

Inquiries regarding the "TOYS HELP US" program to: info@tomenosuke.com

Pico & Wilshire LA Brea Edition by Joe Ledbetter

We are gearing up to release the Pico & Wilshire La Brea Edition 2-figure set by Joe Ledbetter.  With a stylish nod to history, this edition links the ongoing struggle between Pico (6”), the Sabretooth Cat, and Wilshire (12”), the Wooly Mammoth,  to the La Brea Tar Pits, the final resting place of countless prehistoric creatures.  Wilshire has more than the neon green Pico to worry about as he’s knee deep in sticky tar.  The large two-figure set (14” combined), delivers JLed’s signature aesthetic with sculpts that deliver an oh-so-tempting 2.5D look.  With the tight deco and unexpected details (articulated trunk), this one is a highlight piece for Joe Ledbetter collectors.
Limited to 99 pieces, the third Pico and Wilshire Edition drops on Thursday, March 3rd 2011 @ Noon PST via theloyalsubjects.com for $175/set.

DesignerCon 2010

Here's a few pictures from our booth at the 2010 DesignerCon taken by our good friend Raf aka Kards1! 

The Hundreds x Garfield Figure

Completing their new Garfield collaboration collection available online and at their special pop-up store in Santa Monica, The Hundreds has created two vinyl toys featuring everyone’s favorite fat cat zooming along on a skate deck. Available in both orange (400 pcs) and black (100 pcs) editions, the toy features a rotocast Garfield figure (6 points of articulation) rocking a cut and sew Black Adam Tee on top of a  separate mini replica Hundreds x Garfield skate deck (w/edition specific underside graphic colors) complete with moving wheels.  With its dynamic pose and impactful  scale (6” x 7”), this new Garfield toy is eye-catching. 

Both colorways of The Hundreds x Garfield vinyl toy drop on Monday (12.20) on our web store: www.theloyalsubjects.com

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

2010 TLS DesignerCon Exclusives

We are proud to announce the release of BUFF MONSTERS DESTROYER - DESIGNER CON EDITION.  A tantalizing and titillating monstrosity.  A monster released from the depths of the dark underworld whose only goal is to wreak havoc on cities and fans.  This 14" bearer of bad news boasts four points of articulation and unique and detailed decoration.  Signature Buff Monster Trademarks adorn this beast.  A green "MEANIE" if ever there was one, complete with fixated, pink death eyes!  Beautiful decoration and showcasing unique patterns, all dripping down to a center point beneath the monster.  A must have for any Buff Monster collector. THE DESIGNER CON DESTROYER will be available ONLY @ Designer Con in Pasadena, Sat November 20th, 2010.  Buff Monster will be on hand to sign the DCON GREEN DESTROYER.  The Signing starts at 11am and will end a little after noon time.    The GREEN DESTROYER is limited to 98 pieces and will retail for $115.00USD.  GET THERE EARLY!

We are proud to announce the release of JOE LEDBETTER'S PICO AND WILSHIRE - LAVA EDITION exclusively for DESIGNER CON. This terrific 2-figure set depicts Pleistocene drama at its finest! Trying to prove himself to the pride, an ambitious Sabertooth Cat (Pico) takes on more than he can chew with a peaceful Wooly Mammoth named Wilshire. 20,000 years ago they roamed what are now the streets of Los Angeles in large numbers.

Speaking of large, this figure set is HUGE! The Sabertooth Cat (PICO) is nearly 6" and the Mammoth (WILSHIRE) stands 12" tall! Pico sits firmly on the back of Wilshire, as he sinks his claws into the back of the hairy pachyderm waiting to drive those sword-like incisors into the neck of this worried furry fella. The figure set boasts precise and detailed decoration, a silver metallic outline and packaged in a large double-sided window box. The set is limited to 98 units and will retail for $170.00USD.

Available ONLY @ DESIGNER CON @ 1p PST, Saturday November 20th, 2010. Joe Ledbetter will be on hand signing Pico and Wilshire between 1 and 2:30p. GET THERE EARLY!!

Will Pico feed his family? Will Wilshire escape to live another day? Or will they both meet their demise in the clutches of the La Brea tar pits?