A Sneak Peak of Things to Come

Here is a sneak peak of some exciting things to come.

I've been experimenting with my Phantom and Octoblot toys in new colors/mixes and materials (plastic, clear resin, even soft gummy rubber). I should have many more colorways released soon. Maybe even a new figure sculpt as well (a new playmate for Phantom and Octoblot to hang with).

I am also currently working on a brand new series when I have any free time (which isn't very often)...here is a shot of some of the pen and ink work so far. I am shooting for a series of 8-10 pieces. Can you say Sanrio parody? Hah!

Classic!

Sorry for leaving you hanging since my entry from last year. If you were still wondering what that camera in the illustration was inspired by, the answer is an Olympus XA2 from the XA series.

These are great little 35mm cameras (from 1975!), and I encourage you to find one, pick it up, and try it out. You won't be disappointed! I own each model, and I have to say that my personal favorites are the XA (rangefinder) and the XA4 MACRO (28mm wideangle).

To read more about these amazing classic cameras, click here and here.

Octoblot Surfaces!

Did you almost forget about this little octopus? Well this cephalopod hasn't forgotten about you...

It's here! The new Octoblot Limited Bubblegum Glow Edition has finally surfaced, just in time to expel ink in your face! Complete with glow-in-the-dark ink splatters. This is the perfect companion to all your Phantom Friends! Check out the day/night photo below.

Blast from the Past

I just remembered that I had promised to post the Moji Mayhem Series about a bajillion years ago. Sorry about that. Well, here they are in all of their low-resolution glory. Enjoy!

By the way, can you guess what type of camera that girl is holding in the first image?

Meet Octoblot

I didn't sleep at all last night, but it was worth it! After a weeks worth of planning, sketching, sculpting, prepping, silicone curing, and mold pouring...

I present to you Octoblot, the second Phantom Friends toy. Ghost Phantom finally has a friend to play with. Posted in this entry is the first batch of the fresh-out-of-the-mold, unprepped, unpainted, naked photos.

I just need to prep, paint, package, and they will be ready for public consumption. I hope you like calamari!

Stickers Everywhere!

I just got an email blast from Pop Monster with this crazy image of all the stickers in the sticker contest. From what I can see, they all look pretty awesome. Hopefully I can come in sometime this week to check them out before the competition ends!

Sticker Competition at Pop Monster

This is my entry for a sticker competition being held at Pop Monster these next two weeks. Wish me luck!

There were some restrictions, such as the size (no bigger than 4" x 4"), and the color palette limited to green, red, and black (Pop Monster colors).

I had a blast working on this sticker! I have decided to do a full color version of this as well. It might just see life as a print...

How Phantom Friends are Born

In case anyone was wondering how Phantom Friends are made...they are hand cast from a silicone mold. Cool huh?

By the way, I have some for sale. Click here for the current edition choices. Please email me at tuan@tuanvutran.com for availability and pricing. Thanks!

More Photos from Pop Monster

Just got these highlight photos from Pop Monster! I will post the rest when I get them.

Grand Opening Night for the Meet My Moji Show

I have to say that the event was a huge success. The turnout was a lot bigger than I had expected. All of the sleepless nights and the hard work finally paid off. The show will be up for another two weeks for those that still want to check it out. Directions and other information can be found in my earlier entries.

I want to thank every single person that came out to the show. Thank you so much for the support and encouragement and I want you to know it means a great deal to me. Thanks again!

Postcard Refresh

New postcards featuring work in progress for the show. Check it out!

Phantom Friends

These are my Phantom Friends. I've been working on this project for a few months now. They are two inches tall and made out of molded plastic. Each colorway will be a limited run of only ten. More colors to come, along with other sculpts. I will update with photos of packaging later!