This is very seriously one of the coolest things we've ever seen.

They arrived today, and Steve absolutely could not stop fiddling about with the display models.

The Neighborwood is a DIY wooden figure, designed by Cleveland artist Mike Burnett. It's the same principle as the Munny from Kidrobot...a blank toy that you decorate yourself. But this one is made of WOOD!!!

It's a more solid material that's got far more staying power than vinyl, and we think there is a larger range of possibilities considering that it's solid.

The only downside is that wood is an organic material, and these are prone to being affected by the weather. The head is glued from 3 pieces, and the ears are glues on as well. So if these have been exposed to high heat during shipping or storage, you will see the beginnings of some separation of the glue joints. It's nothing major, and the glue holds just fine. Once it's been painted, it won't be noticeable at all!!

The wooden slide-top box can also double as a display box which, of course, you can also customize!!

Pure genius from Bigshot Toyworks and Mike Burnett. Well done!