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UPDATED: 12/9/11

The TOY TWISTER MIXER UPPER is back and ready to challenge your eyes and toy knowledge! Enter to win the rare and sold out SDCC  exclusive mini figure, Evil Ryu. There are 7 assorted toys in this holiday inspired puzzle ranging from rare releases to mini series. So please be specific when listing toy titles, colors, sizes and names of artists. Email wheelbarrow@kidrobot.com with the correct answers, your name and where you’re from by 11:59pm EST tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 7 to be entered in the drawing to win. Please title your email entry TOY TWISTER MIXER UPPER.

Happy Stupid Holidays!

Congratulations to Pedro H. from NYC. You won an SDCC exclusive Evil Ryu !

The correct answers are:

- Mr. Shivers GID Chase, 3-inch Dunny by Sket One
- Candy Cane Labbit Plush, 7-inch by Frank Kozik
- Blue Ice-Bot, 10-inch by Dalek
- Santa Peecol, 3.5-inch by eBoy
- Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo, 1-inch by South Park
- Gingerbread Dunny Burnt Chase, 3-inch by Kronk
- Klaus Von Kringle, Xmas Wonderland Labbit Super Fun Pack, 1.5-inch by Frank Kozik

UPDATED: 10/16/11

Alright you New York Comic Con goers, get ready for the scavenger hunt hi-jinx to begin on the East Coast with another round of OPERATION: BLINDBOX. Just like in San Diego, follow us on Twitter @Kidrobot all throughout NYCC for daily adventures of wacky and random tasks to perform in order to win huge mysterious boxes. These amazing blindboxes are jammed packed with unobtainable toys pulled straight out of our production department, such as plastic samples, paint masters, accessories and lots of awesome bits of vinyl. The daily tasks won’t be given out until the morning of that day. Taking place on Days 1,2 and 3, the first fanatic to fulfill these daily de-classified missions and bring everything back to Kidrobot Booth 774 will take home one these precious prizes. That is all… for now.

Day 1

-  Dress up as your favorite designer/art toy
– an empty can of spray paint
– a Kidrobot hat
– a product that says, “I <3 New York”
– 3 different colored lanyards
– half eaten pretzel dog

Day 2

-  Snap picture of yourself with the massive blue MUNNY at Kidrobot New York
– Get a 3rd eye drawn on your forehead by Tara McPherson
– an inflatable weapon
– a paper mask
– a Mini MUNNYWORLD figure signed by 5 Kidrobot artists
– a blinking promotional light

Day 3

-  A dozen Dunny shaped cookies
– a pair of plastic fangs
– a Metro card
– 5 different promotional buttons
– a fuzzy hat
– a temporary tattoo applied to your arm
– picture of a LEGO sculpture

UPDATED: 9/30/11

Welcome to Kidrobot’s featured artist custom giveaway, KING OF THE BOARDS. This incredible contest shines a light on one of the many talented customizers and respected members from the vinyl community’s stomping grounds known as the Kidrobot Forums. All the while giving you a shot to score an exclusive one-of-a-kind art toy. Now is your chance to win this creative custom 4-inch Mini TRIKKY with wagon by MUNNY MUNTH 2010 champion and Dunny Series 2011 artist, Betso. To enter, email wheelbarrow@kidrobot.com with a pic of your physical desktop’s toy collection. You have until 12 noon EST next Thursday, September 29 to enter the random drawing. Please label your email submission ALL HAIL BETSO.

Betso is a self taught artist who is quickly rising to the top of the toy game. You probably already have his Old Snail Dunny from DS2011 in your collection. He has participated in art and custom shows across the country, applying his influence of cartoons, graffiti, and the strange world of animals to any surface that lie in his path. His customs, paintings, street works and original characters continue to progress as he puts the love of all three passions into each one of his works. We recently caught up with the Las Vegas artist to see what’s up in the world of Betso.

KR: How long have you been a board member and why did you join?

B: I joined in January 2006 but as many others, I was lurking around the boards for a few months previous. I joined because i really enjoy seeing others customs and it’s a really great community. I have met many friends through these boards.

KR: What inspired you to start customizing toys?

B: First custom I ever saw was a bLiNkY custom on ebay, and I just thought it was amazing how you can just paint over a design and have your own toy! Haven’t turned back since. :)

KR: Who are you favorite artists and/or biggest influences?

B: I never know how to answer these as there is ALWAYS to many to list.

KR: What was your first vinyl toy and what is your favorite piece in your collection?

B: My first vinyl toy was Sket’s Dunny in Series 2. Favorite piece, not sure really, I have a lot of customs from trades that I cherish, my snail Dunny custom is pretty special to me now that it has a 3-inch companion in the 2011 series!

KR: What is the name of your new little character and what’s his story?

B: This guys name is Ernie. He is a feral cat that has had a hard life. I tried to adopt him into my house with my 2 cats, but he is not a house cat. :(

KR: What was your initial reaction to winning the MUNNY MUNTH contest and getting a spot in DS2011?

B: I was amazed that my piece had won and very,very, very excited to finally have my own Dunny! I had wanted a Betso Dunny from day one! Glad MUNNY MONTH made that a reality! I was even happier when the snail was chosen, and KR took it one step further when they did an entirely new sculpt with the eyes in the ears and shell on the back. I WAS ECSTATIC!

KR: What are your plans for the future?

B: I plan to just keep painting and hopefully get into more art shows and customs. Basically just keep the ball rolling!

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Betso is a talent in the art toy community and doesn’t plan on slowing down. You can stay up on Betso’s latest street, canvas and vinyl art works on hisFlickr page or visit his website for more info.

Congrats to Brian Chapman!

You won the custom TRIKKY named Ernie by Betso.