Kidrobot has just announced its snagged licensing to do Adult Swim characters from Cartoon Network. We all know how popular Adult Swim is with many viewers on Cartoon Network so I have no doubt if done right, these can really take off. I see this as something that is very good news for everyone in mind. Cartoon Network, Kidrobot, toy collectors and Cartoon Network fans. Consider all of those that may be Adult Swim watchers, but haven’t been exposed to the toy community. Could be a good thing indeed.

Kidrobot will develop figurines for a portfolio of characters featured during Adult Swim’s lineup. Starting in February 2008, 3-inch Blind Box mini figures will be available for fans willing to take a chance on what character they actually get inside. The chances of getting a particular figure are listed as percentage rates on the side of each branded box. All figures are wrapped in foil to prevent anyone from sneaking a peek at which character is featured, maintaining the experience and value to the line of figures. Kidrobot will feature 16-20 different figures per series, and be made available in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Latin America
[via Action Figures]

It has been a bit of a wait to see what new stuff Mad would come up with but considering the look of things, perhaps the wait was well worth it. Mad’s newest addition to the Toy world, to your collection junkie side, your plastik addiction… is the brand new set of 10 toys called the Bentworld Vandals.

Based on the tools of the graffiti trade, they are characters that are Mad’s version of what many have created in their own graffiti art, personifications of spray paint cans, markers, and such.. Very well done versions too. The first set is of colored variants, but personally I’m hoping for a DIY set.. what can I say?
[via Vinyl Pulse]