The Call of Duty XP(Experience) 2011

September 2nd & 3rd, 2011

Activision lights up Los Angeles this Labor Day weekend with the first ever Call of Duty® fan experience, Call of Duty® XP. Thousands of hardcore and casual fans alike will pack a hangar somewhere in the urban confines of L.A. for two days of complete Call of Duty immersion. Be the first to challenge Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 multiplayer. Run real-life recreations of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2′s The Pit and Scrapyard. Explore the revolutionary social gaming network Call of Duty® Elite and qualify to compete in The Operation, a Call of Duty® multiplayer tournament with a staggering $1 million prize pool at stake.

For live competition. For community. For fun. For cash and prizes. This is Call of Duty® XP.

Be among the first to witness the future of multiplayer FPS gaming at the XP opening ceremony on the massive main stage LED screen, then play it yourself. Demo stations will be running non-stop throughout the weekend.

Call of Duty® XP presents the most high-stakes multiplayer gaming tournament ever devised, featuring an unprecedented $1 million in cash and prizes. Thirty-two four-man teams will wage war in a savage single-elimination bracket competition, in front of the cameras and thousands of fans.

Players worldwide will be able to pre-qualify for the tournament with stellar performances in Call of Duty®: Black Ops-check back soon for details. There will be opportunities to qualify on-site as well. Armor up, Call of Duty® diehards. This is your fight.

Call of Duty® XP tickets will go on sale July 19th, 2011 at 10am Pacific Daylight Time via a link on this site. Tickets are $150 and are valid for both days. Your ticket includes admission to all events and activities with the exception of food and beverage. You must provide your own travel to and from the location.

Individuals may purchase up to two tickets. Full name and info is required for each attendee and tickets are non-transferable. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Call of Duty® Endowment, a non-profit organization that helps returning veterans find employment, establish careers and transition back to civilian life.

Attendees must be 18 years of age or older and bring a valid photo ID. Call of Duty® XP will be filmed, and all attendees grant permission to include their likenesses, images and voices in such filming. Attendees voluntarily enter Call of Duty® XP and assume all risk of injury associated therewith. Attendees also understand that they may be required to sign a release to participate in certain events at Call of Duty® XP.

Neither Activision nor their respective employees, directors, officers, agents or cooperating organizations, affiliates, licensors will be liable for any consequences arising by reason of an Act of God, fire, natural disaster, accident, act of government, shortages of labor, material or supplies, wars, civil disturbances or any other similar circumstances.

Call of Duty® XP’s $1 Million Operation will feature a roster of top Call of Duty® warriors in a colossal 32-team, single-elimination tournament for a record $1 million in cash and prizes. On September 3rd, one victorious four-man crew will win $400,000 and international acclaim as the world’s premiere Call of Duty® players.

* Four slots will be available for onsite qualification.
* Gamers from select locations worldwide will have the opportunity to pre-qualify for the remaining 28 slots.
* All pre-qualification contests will utilize Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
* Successful pre-qualifiers will receive round-trip airfare to Los Angeles and hotel accommodations to compete in the main event at Call of Duty® XP. See rules governing each pre-qualification contest for details.

Famous Gamers Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Tournament

Pick your 3 character team and step into the arena to fight against other gamers in this San Diego tournament. Choose from the likes of Ryu, Captain America, Trish, Wesker, Chun Li, Magneto, The Hulk, Storm, and Iron Man as you fight your way through the ranks to reach the top. Put together beautiful team combos and devasting hyper combos to emerge victorious!!

Entry into the venue is FREE!

So come watch your friends and root them on as they go for the win!

Tournament participants must pay $15 on the day of the event to register to play on either the Xbox360 or Playstation 3 consoles.

Registration starts at 1pm, Saturday, July 30th.

Visit www.famegamers.com/tournaments.html to preregister and get $5 dollars off the registration fee!!!

Location: Jolt’n Joe’s (Gaslamp District)
379 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Cris Rose – Rotund Mk2 2 Year Anniversary Video

Rotund Mk2 – 2 Year Anniversary [720p] from Cris Rose on Vimeo.

Check out Cris’ introduction video for his Rotund Mk2

@crisr

HTC Flyer Tablet

With the tech industry going nutzo with the tablet releases it was only a matter of time before HTC got in on some of the quick money making. The iPad is currently 17% of Apple’s total profit. That’s kinda like a big deal. Peep the new HTC Flyer which runs on Android 2.4 and features a seven-inch touchscreen with 1024×600 resolution, a 1.5 GHz processor, 32 GB of internal storage with microSD expansion, 1GB of RAM, HSPA+/GSM cellular connectivity, a five megapixel rear camera with auto focus and a 1.3 megapixel front camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, and GPS..just to name a few.lol. This I can definitely see myself buying since I am a proud owner of the HTC HD2 very smartphone…Price is TBD but I’m sure they’ll price it “competitively”…

Chris Rose – Sprogs Edition B – Ice Blue

Chris has always been one of my favorite toy designers. Here’s the latest design for the avid collector…

Sprogs Edition B – Ice Blue

Released Jan 19th @ 18:00 London time, crisrose.bigcartel.com

15x Blindboxes, $35 each
3 Sprog Lab Pack (Reticule/Reason/Reflux), $95
3 Sprog Wall Pack (Roche/Rockford/Rue), $95

Reticle, Reason and Reflux are all Laboratory assistant bots, each with their particular specialities, but all carrying sample canisters around the labs on their little hunchbacks.

Roche, Rockford and Rue are all emergency and crowd control robots designed for use inside buildings and facilities where Ramparts would be unable to maneuver. Hovering out of their little alcoves when needed, they form protective walls by stacking on top of each other. Each model has their own personality that determines how they react to situations.

Blindboxes are painted and will ship as soon as the ratio cards arrived (scheduled Jan 24th). Packs will be painted to order and will not number greater than 5 sets.

If you ordered an Edition C, your Ratio Card will be included along with your B order automatically, otherwise it will be posted out seperately.

Undefeated x Medicom 100% Bearbrick

Being the huge UNDFTD fan that I am it was only right that I post the new Japan 3 yr. anny 100% Bearbrick they just did with Medicom. So for all you toy fiends look for this to drop July 10th.

Toy2rusa VINYL CPH Project

Helping Haiti is Qee: VINYL CPH Project – Toy2R, committed to helping the people of Haiti, would like to take this opportunity to share this unique opportunity for art collectors to help.

On December 1st, The Exhibition Vinyl Cph, was held in Copenhagen at the Danish Architecture Center (DAC). The show runs through February 2nd (this coming Tuesday) and features over 30 original customized 16 inch Toyer Qee figures. More than 650 people where in attendance to view this unique take on the Toyer Qee. From painted and sculpted designs to a Toyer made out of more than fifty 2.5” Toyer Qees – each piece is an incredible work of art.

The aim of the project was to break down the borders between art and graphic design without any limitations. Vinyl Cph was curated by Jesper Elg and Soren Rose Kjaer, an ambassador for the Red Cross. Soren contacted Toy2R with the idea of donating proceeds from the sale of these pieces to support the relief efforts in Haiti. These amazing creations are now up for auction at http://vinylcph.dk/ , where 50% of the proceeds will go directly to the Danish Red Cross Organization to help Haiti. Bids will be acceptedthrough February 2nd and shipping is available through Fedex or DHL. Time is running short for a chance to own one of these pieces. With help from art collectors and designer toy fans, we can help those in need in Haiti. Go to http://vinylcph.dk/ or www.sorenrose.com now.(toy2rusa.com)

Shoutouts to Kevin for his good deeds.

Kidrobot Dead Bunny Vinyl 6″

Dead Bunny is ringmaster of Brandt Peters’s twisted nightmare carnival.
He lures you in with his eerily seductive song, and only to reveal that he has no soul. But that’s quite all right – he’ll gladly take yours.
Limited to just 200 made worldwide, this 6.5-inch cadaverous cottontail comes with a removable skull mask & matching banjo availible Feb. 4.(kidrobot.com).

“Scrumpy the Monkey” Custom Chaos Monkey

Chris Rose continues to impress us with his pieces. Along with the birth of is pieces , comes an interesting story of the inspiration behind his creations.

Backstory

The earl never had a pest problem again. Turns out Scrumpy was a pretty good gardener too. Neither the Earl, nor the 6 generations of Earls that followed, ever lost a county fruit and vegetable fair again. You just couldn’t beat those bananas.

The 63rd Earl of Winchester had a pest problem.

His private gardens had recently become the favorite scrumping grounds of the local public schoolboys. Each week they would dare each other to return with bigger and bigger hauls of fruit and tho mildly irritating, he remembered his days as a lad at Eton college and casually cast a blind eye.

Until one night, they paid particular attention to his tropical biodome, the home of the Earl’s prizewinning banana trees.

Awoken early the next morning by his driver, the scene of devastation laid out before him made him drop his monocle! They’d gone too far this time. Simply increasing security wasn’t enough for these rapscallions, they needed the fear of God struck upon them!

After a month of sleepless nights and raids that had become increasingly bold, the crate from the world famous robotics factory arrived with a custom order inside. Built to the specifications of a nightmare the Earl once had, the unit was installed in the biodome and with childlike glee, the octogenarian retired to his chamber…

Jenkins had a reputation to uphold. He wasn’t the biggest kid in school, his father wasn’t the wealthiest, but no one could climb a tree like him. Ever since he first slipped into that overblown greenhouse and returned with the golden crescents held aloft, he’d become name muttered in awe around every playground in the county. Tonight he was coming home with more nanas than anyone had ever managed and a pineapple too for good measure.

Slipping over the high walls and into the garden, he felt could do this blindfolded and soon found himself at the dome. This was easier than ever. As he approached the tree, he spotted a curiously large crate over to one side. It had a crown logo and the words “Scrumpy the Monkey” stamped on the side.

Jenkins never saw the beam as his foot swung through it, he was already on floor as the thunderous noise of the crate bursting open startled him terribly. Frozen with fear and confusion, two huge eyes glowed at him from the gloom and an almighty robotic “OOK!” boomed around the dome. Moments later he found himself hurtling towards the garden wall, grasped tightly in the FEET of a 10 foot robotic monkey of terrifying proportions. It was vaulted in a single bound as if it wasn’t even there.

The far off screams of the boys awoke the Earl. Sitting up quickly and swinging a monitor into view, the cameras mounted in Scrumpy’s eyes beamed images of lads flee faster than their legs could carry them. Dropping satchels and tripping over each other, they were desperate to escape the towering simian…!

He chuckled to himself and recalled the robot, he’d sleep well tonight.

It started as a story of a robot guard, that one night bruised a few egos. Soon it was a lunchtime legend.

“…they say there’s a giant evil monkey, owned by a crazy old man who lives on the top of a hill…”

“…he tempts boys in with banana splits, only to have that monster smell the fruit on them, chase them around for his amusement, before devouring them whole!!!…”

8″ Leo Romeo Qee Bear by William Tsang

Introducing the Leo Romeo 8″ Artist Qee Bear by William Tsang. Now available – this new addition to the Artist Qee Collection captures William’s original design he completed using a 36″ Qee. Toy2R faithfully recreated the design into this limited edition 8″ Qee. Boxed and ready for wrapping!

Apex Trading Company (theapex@apex-z.com) is currently taking orders for the item which is now ready to ship, just in time for the holidays.

Toy2R will be releasing additional 8″ Qee Bears as part of the Artists Collection to commemorate the 15th Anniversary in 2010.

Toy2R’s First Qee Release for 2010

Toy2R will launch this colorful yet furry assortment of classic 2.5″ Qee Bears. A rainbow of colors all with a flocked finish and including our patented key chain attachment. Available in a blind box assortment – each counter display of 25 pieces will have over a dozen different color variations including mystery chase versions. Platform figures have never been so fun and fuzzy!

Currently available for order through APEX Trading Company (theapex@apex-z.com) these furry friends will be shipping in late December in time to reach your collective hands in January 2010! Reserve yours today!

Custom Dokugan by Cris Rose

Take a look at the custom piece(below) one of our favorite designers, Cris Rose created for Kaiju Customs for the Blobpus “Outsiders and Others” show in Japan. Now you can get this piece(above) on sale at TokyoCube.

Keep up with Cris:

http://twitter.com/crisr

http://www.crisrose.co.uk/

KUBRICK x BE@RBRICK “Where the Wild Things Are”

In celebration of the new Spike Jonze movie, “Where the Wild Things Are”, which was inspired by the classic children book, Be@rbrick has presented this new 2 piece set which is available now. Now you can further cherish the memories of this all time favorite. Thanks Medicom.

Toy2R x Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Network Qee Bear

Toy2R x Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Network have released a new Qee together. Each
Qee Bear features a simple form of the transit network available in Black
and White. Only 1500 pieces of each version will be available @ all KRTCO subway stations.

Kidrobot Ralph Wiggum 6-Inch

Kidrobot took The Simpson’s clueless clump and turned him into a 6′ vinyl. Lisa’s love stalker is available now and comes with either bottle of paste or a pyromaniacal leprechaun.

Adidas x Qee: Season’s Greetings

Adidas Originals presents their Fall/Winter 2009 Seasons Greetings Pack. The pack consists of the Stan Smith 2 and the Superstar 2, both coming in typical Christmas color combinations with further Christmas inspired graphics on the tongue tag and heel. To round-off the pack each Stan Smith and Superstar sneaker comes with a Toy2R Holiday Qee limited to this holiday release.

Now available to order through FLAUGE.

10ft Cardboard Gundam by Jordan M. Josafat

Check local artist Jordan M. Josafat and his 10ft “Gundam” cardboard robot. Mixed with a little clear tape, cardboard scraps, and a little creativeness, Jordan followed the old cliche of, “One mans trash is another mans treasure.”

Jordan is definitely one of the overlooked hidden talents in art that San Diego offers. He’s hosted numerous shows at MESH, FIZIX, and has had work grace the cover of CITY BEAT Magazine. To learn more about him and his work check out JORDANPROJECTS. Look for the exclusive A07 interview with Jordan coming soon.

Bape Shark Track Hooded Parka x Teriyaki Source Figure

Bape’s much anticipated Shark Track Hooded Parka with Teriyaki Source Figure Toy will release this Friday, September 25th in stores and on the web shop.

The parka will be available in four colorways: white, black, gray, and green, each with a corresponding Teriyaki Source Figure Toy.

This item is extremely limited so don’t miss out!
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BE@RBRICK LOOPWHEELER Release 1

Bearbrick and Loopwheeler have finally set a date to release the new collab. It will be available in 100%, 400%, and 1000%. Look for to go on sale Saturday September 26th.

We Aint Plastic Show

TOY2R sneaked us a leak at Jay222′s two new custom 16″ Qees, Pablo y Francisco(Above). These are just two of the pieces that are going to featured this years, We Aint Plastic Show October 2, 2009 along with the 8″ Lesser Reanimated Rogue by Josh F+ Pearce(Below).

We Aint Plastic Show
10.02.09
The Public (11th and O St, inside the Black Market)
From 6-9 (and then some…)