Seen: TADO - Cannibal Funfair @ KR LA (8.24.06)

Kidrobot  LA played host to TADO - Mike and Katie for their Cannibal Funfair which opened this past Thursday (8.24.06).  Based in Sheffield, England TADO's visits to the USA are rare events for  American collectors and fans.  Chicago got a chance to meet the pair up close and personal at Rotofugi earlier this year, and SoCal was clearly eager for its opportunity.  Fittingly, a huge crowd showed up  for the show. Quite a few art celebs also showed up to greet TADO including Huck Gee, Nichole - Toy Baroness, Chris Lee, Ben from Nanospores and more. 

The Cannibal Funfair was a combination of a release party for TADO's 8" Love Dunny and an art show featuring digital canvas works, associated prints and toy customs.  The incredible 2D work was available both as digital canvases limited to one piece each as well as giclee prints of the same designs. On the custom front --   two cute Munnys and a sweet black/white 20" Dunny were available.  Finally,  the Series 3 Golden Ticket Grand Prize was on display -- a yellow 20" custom complete with hat.   Must buy another case ;-)

In addition to being quite talented, Mike and Katie are  down-to-earth, humble and quite friendly.The event ran a full extra hour to make sure that each fan got at least one item signed or doodled.   By the end of the night, the Love Dunny went poof -- sold out ;-)  It was great to finally meet TADO and we're pretty sure that everyone who showed up had a great experience.  Props to KR for a special event and a proper sendoff for the Santa Monica store.  Were' looking forward to checking out the new location on Melrose when it opens in October. 

 
 
 
TADO

Katie
Mike
Ben (Nanospores) and Chris Lee
Baroness

 
Golden Ticket Dunny
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

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