Playthings That Go Bump In The Night

We’re in the midst of a toy revolution. Bratz dolls are kicking Barbie’s ass, and today’s G.I. Joes are deployed with enough plastic weaponry to blow Strawberry Shortcake to kingdom come.

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Not so good for the kiddies, but awesome for artist Josh Pearce, a.k.a. f+, who created a creepy series of customized vinyl toys and paintings for his new “f+: Order of the Arcane” exhibit.

“This world is a realm of Majik and mythos, with some very unique creatures and characters inhabiting it,” says Pearce. One look at his bubble-headed aliens and dark wizards, and you’ll know which side of the toy wars to support.