UmeToys: May 2012

Martin Longbottom, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

The shop is open - If you fancy grabbing a Martin head on over here: UME ONLINE SHOP

Martin Longbottom Launch Line Up by [rich]

Martin Longbottom Launch Line Up, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Here's the final line up for tomorrow's launch. These little Martins will be hitting the UME store at 8:00pm London time.

The time has come! After years in the making I can reveal the launch details of my favourite self designed and produced character Martin Longbottom!

It’s been a hectic time prepping, casting, sanding, painting and flocking but it’s all been worth while as he will be going on sale Thursday 8:00pm GMT in the UMEtoys online store – click here to visit

Each 5 inch tall resin Martin has been individually hand cast, assembled and finished to keep them all unique.

All Martins will be blind boxed in groups according to their finish (see below). One lucky random box will have a Golden Ticket hidden inside; this ticket entitles the holder to a free custom Jason resin collectable and other UME treasures – good luck.

Martin Rawbottom:
Do you fancy making a custom Martin yourself? If you do then a Rawbottom is the Martin for you. Rawbottom Martins are fresh resin pull; sanded and assembled (legs attached and filled) with his hat unattached, ready for whatever you want to do to him (please be gentle).

Price £40 + £3 shipping in the UK and £5 shipping rest of the world.

Martin Longbottom OG colour way:
He was born to green and that’s the way his Dad love’s him. This version of Martin comes in OG green with light green details and sports his trademark hat. But some of these little fellas have grown a rather dashing moustache (they must take after me), others are trying to look innocent and some are sporting the smooth look – who will you end up with?

Price £55 + £3 shipping in the UK and £5 shipping rest of the world.

Martin Bluebottom:
He’s not blue because he’s unhappy but couldn’t resist eating too many blueberries when I wasn’t looking. Bluebottom comes in one of UME’s house colours, wicked blue topped off with lighter blue details. Watch out though as there are only 2 of this chap around.

Price £55 + £3 shipping in the UK and £5 shipping rest of the world.

Martin Pinkbottom:
The Pinkbottom twins’ sport an awesome metal hot pink flake finish highlighted with a lush pearl all thanks to guys over at MonstorKolor paints, proving that metal rocks!

Price £55 + £3 shipping in the UK and £5 shipping rest of the world.

Martin Fuzzybottom:
These Martins are made to be stroked – flocked in a super touchable pink, green, blue or purple fuzzy finish they are sure to stand out on your toy shelf. Super limited edition run of only 4 pieces these little flockers are ready for a cuddle.

Price £70 +£3 shipping in the UK and £5 shipping rest of the world.

Well that’s the line up for now – I hope to bring you more releases in the future, but that’s up to you guys. Thanks again and roll on Thursday...

[rich]

As with all resin collectables please be aware that this is not a toy and is for adult collectors only.

Martin Longbottom Logo, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Been busy prepping for Thursday launch of Martin. All packaging supplies ordered and updating the online shop - cant wait...

Golden Ticket give away, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

To celebrate the launch of Martin Longbottom - we will be placing a golden ticket in one of the blind boxes. What will the golden ticket mean? For a start if you find it you'll be getting a custom 'Jason the ghost' resin and lot's of other UME goodies.

Keep your eyes peeled over on the blog for more details - release schedule to be announced 29th May 2012.

Nearly ready for rehoming..., a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

They are plotting something big...

WIP pink Martin Longbottoms, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Awesome metal flake paint from
Monster Kolor, finished with a pearl opaque top coat, looks lovely in the sun :-D

PS his their hats are still in the paint booth.

Blue Boys, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

2 Little Blue Martins loving the last of the sun...

Martin inspecting the troops, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Just walked in on OG Martin inspecting the new WIP recruits. Hey, wait a minute are some of them whistling? Keep checking back on the updates of this little guy.

Blue Martin Longbottom, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Here's the full 4 Colour fuzzy Martin Longbottom launch lineup. These little chaps will be blind boxed and dropped in the UME online store soon.

Pink Martin Longbottom, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Here's the full 4 Colour fuzzy Martin Longbottom launch lineup. These little chaps will be blind boxed and dropped in the UME online store soon.

Green Martin Longbottom, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Here's the full 4 Colour fuzzy Martin Longbottom launch lineup. These little chaps will be blind boxed and dropped in the UME online store soon.

Purple Martin Longbottom, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Here's the full 4 Colour fuzzy Martin Longbottom launch lineup. These little chaps will be blind boxed and dropped in the UME online store soon.

Justin, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Meet Jusin R Beaver, the love child of a short sighted beaver and a very lazy rabbit...

FuzzyMartin, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Well here's the specail Martin Longbottoms that I have been waiting to share.

Please say hello to these four cheeky little flockers ;-)

Freshly done tonight - waiting for resin to dry for clean up, but I couldn't keep their awesome finish to myself.

Release information to come - stay tuned if you fancy a little Maritn in your life.

Martin Longbottom The 3rd, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Welcome to the first painted Martin Longbottom resin toy - I'm afraid he's not going anywhere as he wants to stay home with his big brother.

We are very proud of how these resins have turned out. Martin stands just under 5 inches.

Release details coming soon, including DIY Longbottoms, painted Martins and also some awesome trick finishes.

Beep - The HopBot, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Welcome to Beep - The HopBot. Custom one off sculp, standing a huge 4 inches (well nearly). He is made up of 3 parts allowing his head to be turned to add some charater to his pose :-D We love, and hope you do.

HopBot, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Little one off sculpt :-)

Martin Longbottom the Third, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Couldn't help myself giving the little chap a Mo :-D

Resin Is King, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
If you fancy having a chance at owning Jason the ghost or one of the other awesome resins in this first drop if 'Resin Is King' be quick and head on over to Tenacious Toys goo.gl/VDRKJ

Martin the Third clones, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
The army is growing :-)

Jason my Cheeky Ghost, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Well he's been a longtime in hiding but this Friday he is about to go public. Meet 'Jason' my cheeky little ghost.

He is part of a LTD edition 3inch resin for 'Kings of Resin' blindbox release with Dead Hand Toys and Tenacious Toys.

If you fancy owning a little 'Jason' head on over to:

deadhandtoys.blogspot.co.uk/

or

www.tenacioustoys.com/Resin_is_King_s/179.htm

for more details.

PS the little one above is the original sculpt after I had made mould from him so he looks a little rough.

Martins x10, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Heres a little size compare :-) Been locked in the resin lab all day today pulling the first 10 Martin Longbottoms. Really happy how these came out. Just need to clean, assemble and paint (plus add some extra cheeky details) before making the available to own.

Martin Longbottom the third, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Well here he is - after lots of playing Martin is ready to hit the mould making depo and become a resin toy. Standing at a cute 5 inches (well just under) with his hat on, Martin is ready to join any toy loving household. More info coming soon.

Drake., a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

My first Dudebox toy custom. Got given this little chap last night and couldn't help myselff. Primed for paint say hello to Drake a naughty little duck billed platypus.

Untitled, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Tonight's Cheech Wizard rough (rough) clay doodle. I had forgotten about Cheech (goo.gl/zSCKF) and hadn't drawn him in years, until Hoakser (@hoaksergraffiti) drew him and posted a picture over on Flickr. I thought instead of doing a pencil scribble I'd do a clay one. Might clean him up and finish him...

It's nearly upon us..., a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Announcing Resin is King Series 1: a Dead Hand Toys x Tenacious Toys resin blind box series! Dropping soon. More info to follow in next few days.

First 2 coats of paint, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Started to paint this little custom Lion tonight, need to let him dry before adding all the details, and other colours.

Cans!, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Freshly painted Cans - custom sculpt based on my scribble here:

www.flickr.com/photos/25993999@N00/6915702064/in/photostream

All parts are still unfixed so he can come apart easily...

Cans!, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Needs some cleaning up and a paint job. Love him x

TruTek Skulls, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Check out these awesome 'Dia De Los Meutros' resin skulls from the very talented Truetek (man-e-toys.com). The one on the right is aluminum cast resin and has some awesome weight to it as well as a lovely 'cold' feel. The other is a standard resin cast. Not much work on the metal chap - a good wet and dry and a few washes. The Pink chap got a cheeky aged metal look added. Thanks again to Trutek for these - head on over to his website and treat yourself to some asap - not sure the price point but are a must for skull fans.