Category Archives: Toys

Up To My Old Tricks

Posted on June 12, 2018 by J.E.Moores

I’ve been making magic wands and laser engraving fun magical quotes on them. “You had the power all along, my dear.” Glenda the Good Witch, or “I put a spell on you, because you’re mine.” Screaming Jay Hawkins, or my … Continue reading →

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Art by AJ Lafave

Posted on June 12, 2018 by J.E.Moores

AJ Lafave sent me a resin sculpture and print. Thank you! I’m glad the How To Make Resin Toys book could help inspire such awesomeness. This guy would be fun to mod. I have the urge to give him hair … Continue reading →

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Three Waves

Posted on May 21, 2018 by J.E.Moores

Music by Dan Hanrahan Light Up Art UFOs by J.E.Moores

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The Alien

Posted on May 17, 2018 by J.E.Moores

The first wave of mini UFOs invaded our earth unmanned, controlled remotely by an invisible force from outer space. Who could it be? Men from Mars? Women from Venus? The Tralfamadorians? It soon became clear with the arrival of the … Continue reading →

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The Starship Has Landed

Posted on May 11, 2018 by J.E.Moores

I have been having a blast designing these little UFO flying saucer lamps. When I was a kid, back in the early 70’s, I was out with my mom shopping, and I saw a display of UFO toys I was … Continue reading →

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UFO visits Toy Planet

Posted on May 7, 2018 by J.E.Moores

I wanted to show how cool these mini 3″ UFO Flying Saucers are as awesome display items. It’s fun to place the UFO lamp next to sci-fi toys, mini robots, plastic figures, and vinyl kaiju toys. The light show seems … Continue reading →

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UFO Flying Saucer

Posted on May 1, 2018 by J.E.Moores

I have a thing for kitschy B movies. The classic flying saucer is one of my favorite blasts from the past. For a long time I have wanted to turn gum ball machine pods into a UFO, and I’ve finally … Continue reading →

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Silk Screened Wiggly Loaf Plush

Posted on December 19, 2017 by J.E.Moores

I collect vintage fabrics and look for it at yard sales, Goodwill, Salvation Army, thrift stores, and barn sales. I have decided to upcycle the smaller pieces by silk screening Wiggly Loaf and making soft plush pillow toys. Each one … Continue reading →