Munky King's "Black Ball" party & The Designer Toy Awards recap @ SDCC 2011

Picture of the above trophy courtesy of NotCot & Andrew Bell

So last Thursday night everyone was very eagerly anticipating the Munky King party that is thrown every year at Bar Basic... it's such a great time and a super opportunity to mingle with everyone in the industry. This year though, there was an added bonus attached to the night of festivities... the inaugural year of Clutter Magazine's 'Designer Toy Awards' which payed tribute to many artists, companies, stores, blogs, designers in our industry for excellence, creativity and innovation... and oh how beautiful the trophy was that Pete Fowler designed and Julie B. from Pretty in Plastic produced!

To top off the night artists Jesse Hernandez, Angry Woebots and Yoskay Yamamoto hand painted a giant 4" tall fiberglass "Possessed" figure originally designed by Luke Chueh in front of everyone attending. All in all it was a great night and the awards went very well for being the first year running... admittedly there are some kinks that need to be worked out for next year, my hat is off to all of those involved that made this happen... great job! Hit the jump for more pictures as well a a full list of the winners from the nights award ceremony!



Artist of the Year
Ashley Wood

Toy of the Year
"4ft Companion" by Kaws

Best Blog
TOYSREVIL

Fan Favorite
“Android” by Andrew Bell Best

Online Toy Store
www.rotofugi.com

Best Toy Store
Rotofugi

Best Collection
Carl "MutonIsMyFriend" Kent-Smith

Best Toy From a Comic
"Kill Audio" by Vinyl Cut

Best DIY Platform
“Mini Munny” by Kidrobot

Most influential event
San Diego Comic Con

Manufacturer of the Year
threeA

Lifetime Achievement
Michael Lau

Break Through Artist
Jason Freeny

Outstanding Production
"False Friends (In Pain Edition)" by Coarse Toys

Best Customizer
Doktor A

Best Mini Series
"Tic Toc Apocalypse" by Amanda Visell

Best Self Produced
"Hermees" by Gary Ham

Best Collaboration
"Trouble Boys" by Ferg x Brandt Peters

Best Licensed Product
"Super Shogun Stormtrooper" by Super7

Best Plush Design
"Plunk and Pop Lion" by Anna Chambers

Best Functional Toy
"Mimobot" by Mimoco

Best 1/6th Scale
"Playge Rat" by Ferg