KBB Kaikeshi on Kickstarter!

We consider Rand Borden, the creator of Kaiju Big Battel, extended family over here. My sister Megan (AKA the ravenous dimwit space bug known as Sky Deviler) introduced me to Rand over 15 years ago, in an early effort to put together a "Kaikeshi" series of minifigures in the spirit of the legendary Kinnikuman/ M.U.S.C.L.E. toys.

Upon our first meeting, we spent the entire day sketching and analyzing the incredible array of characters Rand had summoned forth from his monster filled brain. It was a great visit and I was honored to be allowed to contribute to the KBB madness in even a small way.

After about a week, I'd completed the basic control art shown above, based on Rand's initial selections for the proposed first lineup. Though we both really wanted to get the Kaikeshi project into full production, it never came into focus due to about a million things.

That is until now!

If you get a chance, click over to Rand's new Kaikeshi Kickstarter and witness the resurrection of a nearly forgotten project! The character lineup is much larger than before, and a certain Traveler even managed to phase into the mix as well!

The whole Onell family wishes Rand the very best!

KBB NYC

We may not be in NYC this year for comic con, but a certain Traveler is scheduled to warp into the ring with the Kaiju Big Battel crew on Saturday, October 11th, intent on grappling with Mr. Borden's monstrosities for the first time since 2011.

If you feel like seeing something totally bananas and 100% insane, check out the show here.

Good luck Pheyden, you're going to need it!

Family Feud

Our recent crossover with the lunatics at Kaiju Big Battel out in Las Vegas will go down as one of the most demented things any member of my family has ever taken part in.

My Uncle Kenny (known to the general public as Wahoo), my sister Megan and I all battled each other in the squared circle in a childhood dream come true. Let me tell you that wrestling in those suits is not easy, just look at the video above and watch me barely navigate my surroundings. I look like a giant alien baby learning to walk for the first time and failing horribly- and I loved every minute of it.

Megan was an old pro in the ring and she showed some serious toughness by wrestling in four different matches! I nearly died after one. Hopefully we can have another showdown the next time KBB has a show back here on the East Coast. We'll probably end up suplexing our cousins for a follow up.

Monster sized thanks go out to Rand Borden, creator and mastermind behind KBB, for allowing multiple members of the Doughty clan anywhere near that event. I've been wanting to clothesline my Uncle Kenny since I was child and it was everything I hoped it would be. Cousin Eric, you are next.

Live Action!

Kaiju Big Battel: Leveling Las Vegas

Where do giant city-crushing monsters, super-sized freedom fighting plantains, intergalactic insects, and a diabolical mad doctor do Battel for control of the Universe? KAIJU BIG BATTEL, a top-secret monster fighting tournament where the most powerful forces in the galaxy meet to wage war in a tournament-style spectacle held in a squared circle with miniature cityscapes, oversized Japanese monster-movie props and other surprises. After sold-out East Coast Battels, Kaiju Big Battel is set to make its Las Vegas debut with its largest, most elaborate event ever- Kaiju Big Battel: Leveling Las Vegas!- at the Plaza Hotel & Casino on June 3, 2011. Come experience the national cult phenomenon known as Kaiju Big Batttel as a hoard of monsters, aliens, and Heroes conspire to bring the city of Las Vegas to its knees through urban destruction, white-knuckled action, and seismic surprises. Leveling Las Vegas! will also feature Kaiju Jumbotrons, the patented Kaiju Big Ring, and over 40 blocks of crushable cityscape.

The Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV - doors: 8pm, show: 9pm PST

The schedule of events for Leveling Las Vegas!:

- Super fun Kaiju slide-show

- Introductory Video Feature "What Is Kaiju?"

- Battel 1: "Dusto Bunny vs Grudyin"

- Battel 2: "Sun Buster vs Hell Monkey"

- Battel 3: "Yarsminko vs Cycloptopuss"

- Battel 4: "Pheyden vs Kyolulo"

- Battel 5: "Mystery Hero Re-Debut Battel: ??? vs ???"

- Battel 6: "Uchu Chu vs Unibouzu"

- Battel 7: Kaiju Championship Belt Contest: "American Beetle vs Number 13"

Test Drive

Renegade Regurgitoid Kyolulo

Wanted by Glyaxia Command for
"Illegal Possession of Glyan Technology".
Last seen near The Edge of Space, headed for... Las Vegas?

Utilities

Hand Slapping Head Games

Have Boots Will Travel

Somebody's headed for Las Vegas June 3rd
and he wants a piece of Dr. Cube...

Deviler is Done!

We want to thank everybody who ordered this beastly apparition over the past few days, we really appreciate the support! Big thanks go out to Rand Borden for allowing us to tinker with his creation and hooking us up with our first foray into vinyl. Also thanks to Josh B at CollectionDX for letting us ride along as he spread the word about this crossover. Lastly, I want to personally thank my sister Megan for hooking this whole deal up, staying on her good side keeps me from getting monster stomped.

Sky Deviler Parasitic Phantom Version

Onell Design is honored to offer the first Kaiju Big Battel X Glyos System Series Crossover! This Clear Vinyl Sky Deviler has metallic silver and black spray applications and a healthy dose of glitter molded right in the skin. As a crazy added bonus, each beast comes packed with 4 glow in the dark brand new Crayboth! Rumbling around Sky Deviler's insides are 2 red glow and 2 green glow fully articulated little figures. This is a limited run of 50 figures with 40 being made available for sale to the public. $65 USD including shipping within the US. Contact us at info@onelldesign.com to grab your Sky Deviler while they last. Big Thanks to Rand Borden at Studio Kaiju and Marmit for making this possible! It's hard to sell these things we like them so much.
And while on the subject of Kaiju Big Battel and Sky Deviler, make sure you head over to CollectionDX.com and check out the insane "Gore" version Josh came up with. This thing is the meanest version of Sky Deviler yet. Go get one while you have the chance (only 50 made).

New Blood

Starting at the end of December some new versions of the boys will start to show up. The first two are Frontier Pheyden and Cyber Ghost Exellis. For the next three months and into Toy Fair New York we will release a new version of Pheyden and Exellis per month. Gobon and the Crayboth are cooking and special preview editions will be available mid-end of January. The packaged full runs will drop at the end of February/ beginning of March. Some surprises are also in the works. 2008 will be a very active year for new product and fun promotions. Oh yeah, maybe a Sky Deviler will visit the Glyos System next month....