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Be@rbrick 's great new Evangelion EVA-1 400% figure has just landed at Fat Buddha Store . The vinyl figure is based on the new Rebuild of Evangelion film series, and the second film in the series, Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance. This is the movie adaptions based on the original anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion from the mid 90s. Medicom brings to life the EVA-01 as never before in a 400% scale Be@rbrick. Featuring the Nightcolor paint scheme, the Evangelion 2.0: EVA-01 400% Be@rbrick is a collectible that will stand out in the collection of any Evangelion fan. You can check out more pics below of this highly collectable figure, with only 800 in production. We carry a massive range from Medicom toys at Fat Buddha Store, including many sizes of Be@rbrick 100%, 400% and even 1000% and also offer a great selection of collectable vinyl toys . You can browse the full range here . Be sure to be quick as these guys don't hang around for long!

The new 400% G-Shock Be@rbrick from everyone's favourite collectable toys manufacturer Medicom has just arrived in store at Fat Buddha. Matching the brands collaboration on G-Shocks DW-6900 watch, the new Be@rbrick mirrors the same white colorway. The Be@rbrick features the G-Shock dial as the face and in general adapts the very same colors and accents as the watch. Medicom released their first figure on the 27 May 2001 as a free gift to visitors of the World Character Convention 12 in Tokyo. Since then Be@rbricks have been released in several different sizes using a variety of materials, including wood, felt, and glow-in-the-dark plastic. The brand have also collaborated with everyone from clothing brands such as Alife , to musicians such as Daft Punk , Unkle , The Prodigy , House Of Pain , to iconic figures such as Mickey Mouse , Barbie , Gizmo from The Gremlins and everyone in between. We stock a massive range from Medicom in store and online at Fat Buddha St...

One of our favourite collection of vinyl toy s at Fat Buddha Store has to be from Amos and predominantly James Jarvis. He was born in London in 1970 and is known for his work as an illustrator and toy designer, also being a pioneer of the soft vinyl designer toy revolution. Beginning as a designer for the fashion company Silas, Jarvis now creates characters at his own company, Amos Toys , each character with its own personality and background world. You can check out some images below of some familiar characters such as King Ken (Shown) and some new ones. Lots more from Amos and many more Vinyl collectable figures and toys from brands such as Kid Robot , Medicom, etc  can be found in store at Fat Buddha Store or online now here .

Dudebox toys have been a firm favourite at Fat Buddha Store from their arrival. The company began life in 2010 through a burning love for art, design and everything to do with creative culture. Their first collection arrived in stores during summer 2012 and made a great impact with five great vinyl figures and two sets of mini figure blind boxes. The images below showcase the companys four new characters alongside a plain white Do It Yourself figure to help get those creative juices flowing. These great set of figures sit alongside lots more from our vast collection of vinyl toys from brands such as Medicom , Kid Robot, Amos and much more. You can check them out here.  Available in store and online now.

As part of Medicom Toy's Worldwide Tour 2, the brand has teamed up once again with Fragment Design for an exclusive Be@rbrick . Using the name "wolf in sheep's clothing" motif, the Be@rbrick sports an outer layer inspired by sheep's wool. Shedding the sheep's skin outer reveals a ferocious wolf design. You can check out more pics below. This great addition to the world of Be@rbrick features Fragment branding on the back of the bear and come in 1000% format. We are pleased to welcome this new comer to our ever growing family of Be@rbricks here at Fat Buddha Store . You can check out lot's more here . Be quick, this is a strictly limited release.

Friend of the store and all round top bloke Matt JOnes has brought his Lunartik Mini-Tea Tour to Fat Buddha Store from 13th - 30th September. The tour which started its journey in Berlin in 2011 and has went from country to country. The exhibition features 70 + custom works of art based on Matt JOnes original "Lunartik in a Cup of tea". This includes the interpretations of the original Lunartik by internationally acclaimed artists such as Felt Mistress, deadlemming, Squink, Valleydweller, Stuart Witter and many more. As well as checking out the fantastic exhibition in store, you can also get your hands on some of the collector's edition series 2 "Lunartik in a Cup of Tea" collection, we also have mini series 2's available. Check out our collection of Lunartik goods here . Remember to pop in and check out the exhibition because once its gone its gone!

Looking for an alternative to the bog standard Jack o Lantern this year? Well look no further! ! Medicoms 2011 offering is this Halloween Kum@bear toy priced at £69.95 which will look cool and seasonal at the same time in place of your pumpkin. Made from a lighter/softer plastic than it's brothers the Medicom Be@arbricks - the Kum@Brick Halloween toy is for the guy who doesnt want to deal with all the hassle and mess of carving a pumpkin into all hours of the night! If the Kum@ toy is still not spooky enough why not indulge in these other "Scary" Urban Vinyl toys: The Trick or Treat 400% Be@rbrick : The 400% and 100% Seher One Be@rbricks : and finally... the simplistic Horror Skull 400% Be@rbrick : Everyone going out tonight have a Happy Halloween! Fraser

2011 marks the launch of the collaborative effort between MEDICOM TOY and American skateboarding legend Mark Gonzales ( KROOKED SKATEBOARDING ). As part of the BEARBRICK collection the project assimilates Mark’s extemporaneous nature into the design realm in the form of a bright yellow figure with aspects of Mark’s signature eyes on the face. The black graphics on the figure’s stomach highlights a distinguishing phrase reading “Get it strait ride KROOKED” an undeniable motto of the company itself. Available now. Fraser

Got sent an email from the guys at www.g-999.com with images of their latest toy, held together by magnets its a pretty detailed piece of stuff, coming to you at only $180 well worth looking at and there are only 100 pieces made. We wont be stocking it but if i had the cash, id grab myself one. Chek out their blog

Gloomy bear i everyones favourite bear, cute as hell, till it rips your head clean orf, here is he, fresh instore, and only £25, buy it from us here.

Bearbricks have been selling at an alarmingly great rate, this Spongebob one dropped in this week, usual £59 and get it here.

We have been waiting with much anticipation for the 'Cup of Tea' toy from Lunartik, and it landed today, we were amazed at how good it is, surprised at the size as i thought it would be smaller, but it is brilliant, a truly great toy. There are 4 to collect, £35 each, and for what you get, its great value, each toy comes with a teaspoon and 2 sugar cubes, get them online here. Not only do we have the 4 colorways of the toy, we have the T/shirt aswell, this is a simple but great print on a Continental T, which is the best quality T you can print on, it is belluetproof and at only £20 one for the collectors. From the 5th-15th of November we will be part of the Lunartik Roadshow, loads of gust artists have done teir own take on it and we will have them plus Lunartik HIMSELF instore. Launch party and the whole shibang, it is something to sea.

Lunartik launched his toy this week, we will be stocking it, aswell as the 2 colours of the T (£20). To top it off Lunartik is taking his toy and a collection of customs done by te finest toy customisers in the world on a lil holiday, London, Hong Kong and such. The good and great nws is that for 10 days 5-5th of November the collection will be in Fat Buddha, we will of course have a lunch bash, the man will be here, things will be signed, things will be given away and it will be agreat night for all toy collectors. The toy will be instore later on this week, so do grab one as we only have a few of each.

Here we have a lil set of resin toys from the toymaster 'Lunartik', find out all about him here. They will be instore & online pretty soon and retail for £35, lovely looking pieces indeed.