Moreno’s designer toy career started in 2013 when he started sculpting, casting in resin, and hand-painting limited edition action figures based on cult movie classics — especially those deemed horror films. Packaged just like the Star Wars and G.I. Joe pieces of my youth, the backing cards were as perfectly executed as the action figure art they contained.
These immediately found a strong base of dedicated collectors. Having explored this action figure format thoroughly — from collaborating with Alex Pardee to being commissioned by Adult Swim — it made perfect sense that Moreno would push himself to the next level: a completely original, self-produced vinyl figure. Which brings us to MEATS.
My Impressions of MEATS
I love the simple bagged packaging, with header card art that truly accentuates the horror theme of the piece. And putting the accessories in a smaller bag alongside the 12” tall figure is a perfect way to make sure that neither bangs into the other while in transport. But to really examine this piece and the accessories, we’re going to have to open this on up!
So you might be wondering what V-Color is. It’s a special Japanese paint that actually chemically bonds with vinyl; it doesn’t need primer, it doesn’t need a finishing clear coat, because it becomes part of the vinyl. So you can adjust and play with a V-Color painted piece without worrying about the color coming off, which is great news as MEATS is packed with details that you’ll want to touch.
My Impressions of GRISTLE
What is better to go with a cannibalistic monstrosity than a pig. And, once again, the vinyl figure is packed with some stellar accessories: a trough and a severed hand.
Editions of MEATS [show]
Editions of MEATS [hide]
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
MEATS, 2015
Vinyl, resin & cloth, edition of 30
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
Purple People Eater MEATS, 2016
Vinyl & resin, edition of 25
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
Metal Militia MEATS, 2016
Vinyl & resin, edition of 4
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
Tombed MEATS, 2016
Vinyl, resin & cloth, edition of 3
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
Zombi MEATS, 2016
Vinyl, resin & cloth, edition of 25
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
Brain Rott MEATS, 2016
Vinyl, resin & doll hair, edition of 2
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
MEATS – Meat Grinders, 2016
Vinyl, resin & electrical LED lighting, edition of 2
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno)
Mutilator MEATS, 2016
Vinyl, resin, cloth & doll hair, edition of 2
12 × 8 × 5⅔ in.
Editions of GRISTLE [show]
Editions of GRISTLE [hide]
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno) & Zectron
GRISTLE – The Man Eater, 2015
Vinyl & resin, edition of 25
dimensions variable
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno) & Zectron
GRISTLE – The Heart Breaker, 2016
Vinyl & resin, edition of 20
dimensions variable
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno) & Zectron
GRISTLE – Kaiju vs Modular, 2016
Vinyl, unknown edition size
2¾ × 2⅗ × 5 in.
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Retroband (Aaron Moreno) & Zectron
GRISTLE – Medium Rare, 2016
Vinyl, unknown edition size
2¾ × 2⅗ × 5 in.
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