A close up of one of the brilliant figures from MTV’s Fauna series, as designed by Nathan Jurvicius.

MTV Fauna

Nathan’s “MTV Fauna” series snapped up a ton of awards from Promax/BDA.

Promax/BDA is the worldwide association of entertainment marketers, promoters and designers, representing more than 500 television stations and all major broadcast and cable networks from the U.S. as well as more than 3,000 individual members in 70 countries. The association provides members
with education, recognition and interaction through conferences, award competitions and publications as well as networking opportunities.

Nathan’s Fauna series won a total of 7 awards:

WORLD GOLD GOLD – Total Package Design: Image All Inclusive Combination – MTV Fauna Image

WORLD GOLD GOLD
 -Promotional Items Campaign – MTV Fauna Toys Set

BDA NORTH AMERICA JUDGE’S CHOICE AWARD
 – Art Direction & Design: Interstitial Campaign – MTV Fauna Interstitials

NORTH AMERICA GOLD – Total Package Design: Image All Inclusive Combination – MTV Fauna Image

NORTH AMERICA GOLD
 – Total Package Design: Logo – MTV Fauna Logo Elements

NORTH AMERICA GOLD
 – Art Direction & Design: Interstitial Campaign – MTV Fauna Interstitials

NORTH AMERICA MULTIMEDIA GOLD
 – General Branding/Image Campaign Using Integrated Media – MTV Fauna

Congrats, Nathan! You deserve every accolade!

This is a production version of Bertie with a test application of paint.

Desert Rat Bertie

Rick Catlow painted this exquisite Neighborwood figure.

Rick Catlow (by Bigshot Toyworks)

It’s incredible to see a figure with decoration by Kurt Vonnegut. This is one of the Visionaire stacking figures, that came in a set of six, along with other pieces by Chip Kidd and Robert Crumb.

Kurt Vonnegut For Visionaire (by Bigshot Toyworks)

This is the production version of the Visionaire figure as visualized by the illustrious Robert Crumb.

R.Crumb For Visionaire (by Bigshot Toyworks)

NYC artist, YUCK, customized this brilliantly disgusting Neighborwood figure.

Yuck (by Bigshot Toyworks)

Another beautiful example painted by the man himself, Mike Burnett.

Celtis Elm (by Bigshot Toyworks)

This Neighborwood character was painted by Mike Burnett, the originator and mastermind behind the blank figures.

Olon Birch (by Bigshot Toyworks)

A nice photoset of Bertie’s many handsome angles. Don’t get on his bad side.

Bertie

Mike Burnett handmade these sweet and sweaty plush luchadores. Bigshot Toyworks is producing the series so stand back or be attacked.