Formed in 2004, October Toys, LLC is a purveyor of fine toys and collectibles with an artistic twist. The creative misfits who own October Toys have a lifetime of experience collecting toys and two decades combined experience working in the toy industry. While collaborating with a variety of new and established artists, the company is focusing on expanding their debut product, Gwins, as well as adding entirely new projects to the queue. For more information on October Toys, please visit octobertoys.com

Our debut product, Gwins, are artist designed, vinyl penguins based on the Linux mascot, Tux, created by Larry Ewing and The GIMP. They sit approximately 2.5high and artists of all skill levels are encouraged to try their hand at designing and customizing them. For more information on Gwins, please visit gwinarmy.com

Gwin: Series 1 is currently available for purchase and features nine different designs by artists such as Doktor A, Mimic, Eric Treadaway, Nixon Scratches, idlechimp, and SpookyAMD. Series 2 is expected to arrive in early summer 2006 and includes Gwins from artists such as Voltaire, Alex Pardee, Kruse, El Maz, Sparky, Charlotte Link, Christie, and C. Spliedt.