If you know Muttpop products, then you are familiar with the amazing design work of Gobi, Bill, and Mense. The 3 talented artists were our inspiration for creating Muttpop. When Jerry was showing me the amazing character designs Gobi, Bill, and Mense were doing for his various Lucha Libre comics I demanded that we find a way to make toys of those characters. As with all talented people, the 3 artists continue to grow in skill and imagination. So much so that they've decided to share some of their wild ideas via their newly dubbed site CATFISH DELUXE.

I had the pleasure of helping them out with the English on the website. It was really fun reading descriptions of the different universes... and even crazier to later see those universes realized in their beautiful illustrations. I recommend... no, I COMMAND you to check out their site! :-)

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CATFISH DELUXE WEBSITE.

I have just received confirmation from our distributor, DKE Toys Distribution, that the solicitation for the latest Frank Kozik X Muttpop collaboration, Tequila Ocran Ocinatas goes out tonight. That means that beginning tomorrow, your favorite Designer Toy retailers will be able to order Ocran Ocinatas from DKE. We figured that Ocran Ocinatas was an appropriate way to start 2010. I hope he was worth the wait!

The official wide US Release of the Muttpop X Kozik collaboration: Tequila Ocran Ocinatas is quickly approaching us. We are currently in the midst of of organizing our solicitation with our distributor DKE Toys. As such, you're favorite Designer Toy Retailer should be able to order them early next week (around January 25th) and you should start seeing them in stores between late January and early February. Stay tuned...

I'm excited to announce our collaboration on the Junior designer toy figurine with Heels & Zimerman, a skateboard and apparel company. H&Z asked that Gobi (character designer of Tequila and El Panda) stylize their Junior character into a form that would work in three-dimensions. To begin the process, Gobi experimented with the Junior design in a variety of styles. The online toy detectives at ToysREvil  have more information and video of the real H&Z's Junior.

Jerry, Lea, and I had a wonderful time attending DesignerCon 2009. It was a bit rough waking up bright and early. I was pretty proud of myself for having been so prepared bringing the materials necessary for manning the Muttpop booth (calculators, notepads, con info...). Then, 5 minutes before the con opened I realized I forgot my wallet. Ahhhh! I had about $100 in $5 dollar bills in my wallet ready for delivering change to fans purchasing stuff from our booth (nope, it's NOT stripper money!). After a bit of a panic frenzy, Jerry calmly pointed out he had some cash on hand. We got change for a couple of $20 bills from the always prepared Dov Kelemer of DKE Toys and began the show. It was great seeing all of Muttpop fans and attendees. I'd love to give shout outs to pato1001, MistaHippo, Kill, William Miller, Scott Tolleson, KiLL!, Ally, thepureguava, and everyone else for stopping by!

Muttpop Inc. is proud to be a part of the DesignerCon at the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, November 21st. At table/booth #45 we will be offering very limited quantities of Ocran Ocinatas Tequila and the yet-to-be-revealed Series 3 BUD Muttpop chase figure for purchase. We'll also be selling a variety of Muttpop classic toys and comics. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Jerry Frissen and me (Muttpop Bob)! Key information on the DesignerCon can be found below. Additional information on the convention can be found on the DesignerCon website. Muttpop will be at Table 45 (click on the map image below for our precise location).