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Gwin

Penguins are the new monkeys.

About Me


The MegaGwin Show is coming October 13th to Alpha Cult in Long Beach, CA!
Visit GwinArmy.com/megagwinshow.php for more info!
Check out this amazing list of artists participating in the MegaGwin Show...
Jim Koch
Doktor A
Anna Puchalski
Robert Kruse
Lou Pimentel
Voltaire
Kathie Olivas
Brandt Peters
Drilone
Queenie
Sket One
Bil BetsOvic
Ed Zepln
Okkle
C. Spliedt
Matt Sharp
Squidboy Dr. Bao
Bill Rawley
Eric & Laura Treadaway
Vanissa Chan
Blinky
Keith Noordzy
Rusted Halo
Elizabeth Berdann
Lost Goat
Spinestealer
Curioddities
Krys Sap
Matt Connelly
Chad Carothers
Serena Kuhl
Rich VanOver
...and more!
Cupcakes, refreshments, and free goody bags to the first 50 people! See you there!
Gwin Series 3
Featuring designs from Jim Koch, Squidboy, Lou Pimentel, Bill Rawley, and HideousBoi.
Gwin Series 2
Featuring designs from El Maz, Alex Pardee, Voltaire, Kruse, C. Spliedt, Charlotte Link, and Christie.
Gwin Series 1
Featuring designs from Doktor A, Mimic, Eric Treadaway, Nixon Scratches, idlechimp, and SpookyAMD.
We're the Gwins! We are curious creatures based on Tux, the Linux mascot, created by Larry Ewing & The GIMP. We spend most of their time eating, sleeping, and hoarding treasure. We often form "armies" to protect our amassed riches. Now is your chance to build your own Gwin Army to guard your prized possessions!
Check out www.gwinarmy.com

My Interests

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GwinArmy is taking over the World!

I'd like to meet:

Women...lots of women...and herring.

Any artist who ever wanted to put their design on a toy! Now you can! Click here to download a blank template.

Music:

Penguins by Lyle Lovett

Movies:

Surf's Up (look it up), Farce of the Penguins, March of the Penguins, Batman II, Batman (the original movie), Madagascar

Books:

Anything published by Penguin!

My Blog

Custom MegaGwin Show pictures!

Thank you everyone for the support and a HUGE thank you to all of our artists and everyone who came to the opening!  You guys made this a fabulous show with over 60 custom MegaGwins and a whole l...
Posted by Gwin on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:26:00 PST

Gwin Series 3 is here!

Gwin Series 3 is here!  Yay! Series 3 features five fantastic designs from Jim Koch, Squidboy, Lou Pimentel, Bill Rawley, and HideousBoi.Check out all the Gwin-y goodness at GwinArmy.com...
Posted by Gwin on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:53:00 PST

Clutter Magazine Interview

Check out our interview in Clutter Magazine.  You should order your very own copy from Clutter Magazine! ...
Posted by Gwin on Wed, 16 May 2007 03:42:00 PST

Vinyl Toys Network on Dec. 10

Visit October Toys at the first ever Vinyl Toys Network December 10th in Pasadena!  Admission is free and on top of that, there will be FREE gift bags for the first 100 visitors!...
Posted by Gwin on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:23:00 PST

Take a TOY BREAK with us!!

Whoo hoo! Episode 1 of Toy Break is up! We're pretty happy with it, but please bear with us as we work out the kinks of this netcasting thing. It's only going to get better each episode! Check out ...
Posted by Gwin on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:51:00 PST

ActionFigs.com interview with October Toys misfits

A big Thank You to PlasticFetish for the interview on ActionFigs.com. Read the article >> here at actionfigs.com.Thanks!...
Posted by Gwin on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:56:00 PST

August SAGA = Jared Osborn!!

Jared Osborn is the SAGA for August and he has come up with some unique and colorful new creations!  Be sure to check them out at GwinArmy.com!...
Posted by Gwin on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 04:50:00 PST

Queenie is the SAGA for July!

Check out the sweet customs Queenie has come up with for July! Visit GwinArmy.com to buy them now! ...
Posted by Gwin on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 04:08:00 PST

June belongs to Jim Koch...

That's right!  June's Super Awesome Gwin Artist is none other than Jim Koch!  Check out his custom Gwins available at www.GwinArmy.com!...
Posted by Gwin on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:59:00 PST

Fiend-ish February continues...

Fiend-ish February continues with custom Gwins still available on GwinArmy.com!  The Blue Gwin is currently being auctioned on ebay. Grab them while they last! ...
Posted by Gwin on Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:05:00 PST