Munny Mayham!!!!

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Rating: 4/5

With so many collectible items out there to choose from, innovation is key. What is more innovative than guaranteeing each customer their VERY OWN unique, limited edition piece of artwork?

I love these little guys. The 7 inch Munny vinyl toys, now in series 3, come in cute display boxes, with their own coloring book, blank name certificate, and MYSTERY ACCESSORIES! Each series has its own unique accessories discontinued once the series is sold out.

In my household, we've already bought 4 keepers, and a few others as gifts(they are about $25 each, available through KidRobot.com and Urban Outfitters). I dream up designs faster than I can actually create them!

It's no surprise they already have their own cult following, complete with the Munny inspired line of clothing and accessories for artists to enjoy, from sterling silver jewelry to giant Munny dolls, priced at about $200. The image at the left is a giant travel Munny we saw this year, featured at the KidRobot Comic Con 2007 Booth. Artists were able to contribute to decorating this giant Munny with chalk for temporary convention fun.

Xombie Ruling:
While the price does not deter me from buying them every time I can make it out to my local Urban Outfitters (a couple cities away), it does limit the amount of uncertain experimentation I am willing to undertake with my limited edition vinyl toy.

The overall vinyl figure is surprisingly adaptable, and the biggest limits seem to be the artist's imagination. You can view others' creations in the Munny Community , as well as find advice on how to achieve your desired manipulations and creations of the Munny tabula rasa.

I've learned much from completing my own first Munny, styled after one of my avatars from GaiaOnline.com. This activity can be very time consuming, from designing, to coloring each dismembered body part individually, and waiting for it all to dry.

I used mostly acrylics and sharpies, though I learned that sharpies may smear, and several layers of acrylic are needed to achieve desired color brilliance (the Munny forums also suggest putting a base on your Munny before painting).

Those who are not serious artists with supply stashes may need to head to the store at least once in search of materials that work best on vinyl, or with which to treat the vinyl. I myself also purchased supplies with which to make my own Munny accessories, and glue to attach them to the Munny permanently.

KidRobot does offer Munny Crayons, though no one I know personally has purchased them as of yet.