Kathie Olivas — SDCC Exclusive Benny and Red Bird Giveaway

Awhile back we unveiled  prototypes of MINDstyle’s Benny and Red Bird figure set by Kathie Olivas.  Today, we’re happy to reveal the SDCC exclusive mono version of Benny and Red Bird (limited to 200 pcs), Kathie’s first original vinyl art toys.  And as promised, we’re giving away a production sample of this stellar 2-piece set.  This is your chance to win it before it’s  released.  Entering is simple — just write a comment to this post and be sure to provide your real email address when prompted to do so.  The deadline to enter is Monday, July 2nd, 2007 @ 8 PM Pacific. Good luck. 

Rules
1. To enter write a comment to this post.

2. Deadline to enter is Monday, July 2nd, 2007 @ 8 PM Pacific Time 
3. Duplicate entries will result in disqualification.

4.  One randomly chosen winner will receive a production sample of the SDCC exclusive version of MINDstyle’s Benny and Red Bird figure
5. Winner must respond to our notification within 72 hours.

774 Replies to “Kathie Olivas — SDCC Exclusive Benny and Red Bird Giveaway”

  1. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
    Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
    Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
    Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
    Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
    Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.

  2. OMG this is friggin dope. Kathie is amazing. You could always give it to me. I still dont have any Olivas in my collection yet… =(

  3. please,please,please
    would you give me that lolly?
    (after a few seconds)
    Give me that lolly,Birdy ;(
    I want that lolly
    (after a few seconds)
    Yummy, yummy

  4. Excellent as always. Glad to see you getting into the vinyl market. I caught a brief snippet about “Violet” in a copy of HI*FRUCTOSE, very nice indeed. Looks like there is love for Pushy after all. 😉

  5. The greyscale brings a touch of darkness to the figures. Nice.
    All you have to do is choose ME…

  6. The greyscale brings a touch of darkness to the figures. Nice.
    All you have to do is choose ME…

  7. this almost makes me wanna cry. i’m going to comic con, but i just know i’m never gonna be able to get one!
    PICK ME! haha

  8. this almost makes me wanna cry. i’m going to comic con, but i just know i’m never gonna be able to get one!
    PICK ME! haha

  9. C’est nul de marqué ” a moi, a moi, a moi” de un on dirait les mouettes dans némo et de deux c’est un tirage au sort. peace

  10. C’est nul de marqué ” a moi, a moi, a moi” de un on dirait les mouettes dans némo et de deux c’est un tirage au sort. peace

  11. I just love Kathie Olivas and I wish I could put my hands on one of her piece of work !

  12. I just love Kathie Olivas and I wish I could put my hands on one of her piece of work !

  13. What am I gonna do? Here I am trying to put the breaks on my outa control collection, and then here comes another piece it looks like I’ll have to track down to the ends of the earth to get… Man, the vinyl collector’s life is hard… >;0)

  14. What am I gonna do? Here I am trying to put the breaks on my outa control collection, and then here comes another piece it looks like I’ll have to track down to the ends of the earth to get… Man, the vinyl collector’s life is hard… >;0)

  15. I love all her art.. cant wait to see this one at sdcc… Kathie Olivas Rocks!!!!!!

  16. I love all her art.. cant wait to see this one at sdcc… Kathie Olivas Rocks!!!!!!

  17. so great , pick me plssssssssssssssssssssssssss god help meeeeeeeeeee
    will be nice all my life

  18. so great , pick me plssssssssssssssssssssssssss god help meeeeeeeeeee
    will be nice all my life

  19. I don’t think “can I has Benny and Red Bird nau?” is going to do this any justice.
    mono kicks sublime ass.

  20. I don’t think “can I has Benny and Red Bird nau?” is going to do this any justice.
    mono kicks sublime ass.

  21. OMG! I saw some of her art (& her husbands) at L’Autre Galerie in Montreal & I really love her work. This would be an amazing addition to my collection!

  22. OMG! I saw some of her art (& her husbands) at L’Autre Galerie in Montreal & I really love her work. This would be an amazing addition to my collection!

  23. Do I want to win? Yes.
    Do I ask myself stupid questions and answer them myself? Sometimes.

  24. Do I want to win? Yes.
    Do I ask myself stupid questions and answer them myself? Sometimes.

  25. My girlfriend will kill me if she doesn’t win these. Seriously, she’ll blame her loss on me somehow I just know it. As if I had any sort of control over the outcome!
    This is her comment name and time: Laura | Jun 26, 2007 11:55:59 AM
    Help save a life. Make her win, or me. They’re fantastic looking pieces too. Maybe I’ll skip town with them if I win. Ha! That would show her! I’ll move to Mexico with Benny and Red Bird for sole companions. We’ll start a new life together by the Ocean, sipping margaritas and basking in the sun, but not for too long though, lest they melt in the heat, leaving me all alone. Oh no! I don’t think I could bear it. Fine. We’ll move to Antartica then. The penguins will welcome us with open wings. Ah yes.

  26. My girlfriend will kill me if she doesn’t win these. Seriously, she’ll blame her loss on me somehow I just know it. As if I had any sort of control over the outcome!
    This is her comment name and time: Laura | Jun 26, 2007 11:55:59 AM
    Help save a life. Make her win, or me. They’re fantastic looking pieces too. Maybe I’ll skip town with them if I win. Ha! That would show her! I’ll move to Mexico with Benny and Red Bird for sole companions. We’ll start a new life together by the Ocean, sipping margaritas and basking in the sun, but not for too long though, lest they melt in the heat, leaving me all alone. Oh no! I don’t think I could bear it. Fine. We’ll move to Antartica then. The penguins will welcome us with open wings. Ah yes.

  27. Help me please help me too my boyfriend is going to kill me iff he doesn’t win these lovely toys.
    Maybe we can win the fantastic looking pieces together and move to Mexico by the sea we buy a frige so we can keep them cool and still drink margaritas and getting a nice color. What do you think?
    Maybe it is just a beautiful dream.

  28. Help me please help me too my boyfriend is going to kill me iff he doesn’t win these lovely toys.
    Maybe we can win the fantastic looking pieces together and move to Mexico by the sea we buy a frige so we can keep them cool and still drink margaritas and getting a nice color. What do you think?
    Maybe it is just a beautiful dream.

  29. Wow, this piece is amazing. Also, congrats to MINDstyle, they have a lot coming out.

  30. Wow, this piece is amazing. Also, congrats to MINDstyle, they have a lot coming out.

  31. I need this!!!!! My Girlfriend is going to kill me if I don’t get it for her. PLease, please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  32. I need this!!!!! My Girlfriend is going to kill me if I don’t get it for her. PLease, please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  33. I am attempting to positively visualise winning these awesome figures, overcoming the fact that being comment # 209 seems to have absolutely no luck attached to it whatsoever…

  34. I am attempting to positively visualise winning these awesome figures, overcoming the fact that being comment # 209 seems to have absolutely no luck attached to it whatsoever…

  35. Maybe it’s just the monochromatic life I currently lead, but I just love the toys that are black and white and gray all over. These look f’n great. And I NEED ’em. Not want, mind you. NEED.

  36. Maybe it’s just the monochromatic life I currently lead, but I just love the toys that are black and white and gray all over. These look f’n great. And I NEED ’em. Not want, mind you. NEED.

  37. this is nice of the vinylpulse staff to give away a sdcc exclusive….I hope eveyone gets one thats likes it and doesnt flip it cuz its a nice piece

  38. this is nice of the vinylpulse staff to give away a sdcc exclusive….I hope eveyone gets one thats likes it and doesnt flip it cuz its a nice piece

  39. this is nice of the vinylpulse staff to give away a sdcc exclusive….I hope eveyone gets one thats likes it and doesnt flip it cuz its a nice piece

  40. I’ve been waiting for a toy from kathy ever since I got my painting almost 2 years ago. It’s awesome. Hope i get picked!

  41. I’ve been waiting for a toy from kathy ever since I got my painting almost 2 years ago. It’s awesome. Hope i get picked!

  42. oooohhhh, if i had a girlfriend i would totally win these for her and get laid pronto like.

  43. oooohhhh, if i had a girlfriend i would totally win these for her and get laid pronto like.

  44. … ho..ly… kamolie..
    that is quite possibly the coolest vinyl release i’ve seen in a while, MONO too!!! i’m a huge mono fan, unfortnitely, living all the way in the land of oz (good old australia), kind’ve.. sort’ve…. stops me from getting to the SDCC 🙁
    oh well…. nice release!!

  45. I am sending you psychic messages to pick me….
    ( pick me, me, me, meeeee, you are picking Christi M., yessss Christi….whoooo…. )

  46. I am sending you psychic messages to pick me….
    ( pick me, me, me, meeeee, you are picking Christi M., yessss Christi….whoooo…. )

  47. Superb toy! Love Kathies work always 🙂 Anyways lemme win or i’ll take Brandts toys away mwahahaha
    mimic 🙂

  48. Superb toy! Love Kathies work always 🙂 Anyways lemme win or i’ll take Brandts toys away mwahahaha
    mimic 🙂

  49. Let Birdy fly over the Ocean,
    and I know a secret 🙂
    Benny loves chocolats,
    come to Belgium.
    Please,
    Mine,mine,mine,mine,mine

  50. Let Birdy fly over the Ocean,
    and I know a secret 🙂
    Benny loves chocolats,
    come to Belgium.
    Please,
    Mine,mine,mine,mine,mine

  51. hey you two i have reserved a nice place for you
    if you want you can come hang out with some other
    vinyl guys, if yes let me know

  52. hey you two i have reserved a nice place for you
    if you want you can come hang out with some other
    vinyl guys, if yes let me know

  53. I honestly don’t care if I win.
    Personal note:
    Must remember to stop lying.
    Oh, and also never eat squid again.

  54. I honestly don’t care if I win.
    Personal note:
    Must remember to stop lying.
    Oh, and also never eat squid again.

  55. Amazing piece from a superb artist. Man, that’s a lot of comments so far…fingers crossed.

  56. Amazing piece from a superb artist. Man, that’s a lot of comments so far…fingers crossed.

  57. Hello.
    I really,really,really want to when this Exclusive Benny and Red Bird giveaway.
    I love Urban Vinyl.
    Although I’m just starting to get into it.
    I think it’s a greaat Urban Vinyl piece.
    My very first Urban Vinyl was Cleabus “Your neighborhood Radish Farmer”.
    I stood in line for about an hour waiting to get my signed Cleabus by Chris Lee.
    ACTUALLY.
    You have a picture of me in your gallery , the Crem De Le Crem signing.
    I’m the 13 year old boy smiling.
    [wearing a gray abercrombie and fitch sweatshirt.]
    I also attached my myspace and email address.
    Wink, Wink.*
    SO PLEASE!
    Pick me in this amazing giveaway!
    PLEASE.
    -Raffffii. a.k.a. Raffi

  58. Hello.
    I really,really,really want to when this Exclusive Benny and Red Bird giveaway.
    I love Urban Vinyl.
    Although I’m just starting to get into it.
    I think it’s a greaat Urban Vinyl piece.
    My very first Urban Vinyl was Cleabus “Your neighborhood Radish Farmer”.
    I stood in line for about an hour waiting to get my signed Cleabus by Chris Lee.
    ACTUALLY.
    You have a picture of me in your gallery , the Crem De Le Crem signing.
    I’m the 13 year old boy smiling.
    [wearing a gray abercrombie and fitch sweatshirt.]
    I also attached my myspace and email address.
    Wink, Wink.*
    SO PLEASE!
    Pick me in this amazing giveaway!
    PLEASE.
    -Raffffii. a.k.a. Raffi

  59. Thomas Jefferson:
    I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.

  60. Thomas Jefferson:
    I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.

  61. ok! I’ll never win but it’s worth a try, isn’t it??
    still…………………
    kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!

  62. ok! I’ll never win but it’s worth a try, isn’t it??
    still…………………
    kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!kathie rules!

  63. The birth of my vinyl toy collection started a few days ago. Same time I was briefed by the store owner (The first die hard, knowledgable urban vinyl fan I’ve known so far) on the artists’ works to look for – Fowler, Baseman, Sket, to name a few. His personal favorite IS Kathie Olivas. He showed me some pictures of her work with other artists’ works as well. Seemed that her name was stuck in my head at first glance. Checked out her site over and over.
    He lent me a book DOT DOT DASH, which seems to be one of the must have bibles of vinyl toys. Flipped through the pages for hours, back and forth … The only custom vinyl toys that stand out is by Kathy Olivas.
    Fell in love at first sight. It is the only customized vinyl toy I’ve seen that uses oil as medium and created a deep impact for first and lasting impression. The distinctive signature eye is a dead giveway of a Kathie Olivas Original. I can see the clean detailed fine outline with the blended fine brush strokes (to avoid stiff outlines) around the horizontal tear drop-cum-almond shaped eyes. Be it angry, sad, or plain blank, the eyes have set her trademark.
    Her paint strokes and oil medium created more texture, depth, and perspective on the art piece. It brought the character to a whole new level, it makes the character literally come alive. Unlike the rest of the vinyl toy art which are mostly of flat colors, 2D effect finish. No offence to the great works of other artists, just that Kathie has carved out herself a household name in the art and toy industry, with her one of a kind signature strokes and techniques.
    For the mono version giveaway, although it doesn’t have the same oil finish as her customized toys, I can see the effort to retain her signature strokes by the way the eyes where sculpted. The shape is the same, but what strikes out is the fine sculpted line around the eyes – similar to the fine brown lines around her painted artworks. The sculpted details are superb. I would still love to actually see and hold a Kathy Olivas oil painted vinyl toy, and eventually own one.
    Authenticity, Originality, A Definite Feel of the artist’s Personal Touch; The Patience and attention to clean crisp details through her strokes, yet not boring and ordinary –
    That’s the first impression she’s created and a constant and lasting one for me. You’ll never get tired or even forget her artwork. It’s created to last!
    Thanks to BigBoy for introducing the world of Kathy Olivas to me, a perfect eye-opener!

  64. The birth of my vinyl toy collection started a few days ago. Same time I was briefed by the store owner (The first die hard, knowledgable urban vinyl fan I’ve known so far) on the artists’ works to look for – Fowler, Baseman, Sket, to name a few. His personal favorite IS Kathie Olivas. He showed me some pictures of her work with other artists’ works as well. Seemed that her name was stuck in my head at first glance. Checked out her site over and over.
    He lent me a book DOT DOT DASH, which seems to be one of the must have bibles of vinyl toys. Flipped through the pages for hours, back and forth … The only custom vinyl toys that stand out is by Kathy Olivas.
    Fell in love at first sight. It is the only customized vinyl toy I’ve seen that uses oil as medium and created a deep impact for first and lasting impression. The distinctive signature eye is a dead giveway of a Kathie Olivas Original. I can see the clean detailed fine outline with the blended fine brush strokes (to avoid stiff outlines) around the horizontal tear drop-cum-almond shaped eyes. Be it angry, sad, or plain blank, the eyes have set her trademark.
    Her paint strokes and oil medium created more texture, depth, and perspective on the art piece. It brought the character to a whole new level, it makes the character literally come alive. Unlike the rest of the vinyl toy art which are mostly of flat colors, 2D effect finish. No offence to the great works of other artists, just that Kathie has carved out herself a household name in the art and toy industry, with her one of a kind signature strokes and techniques.
    For the mono version giveaway, although it doesn’t have the same oil finish as her customized toys, I can see the effort to retain her signature strokes by the way the eyes where sculpted. The shape is the same, but what strikes out is the fine sculpted line around the eyes – similar to the fine brown lines around her painted artworks. The sculpted details are superb. I would still love to actually see and hold a Kathy Olivas oil painted vinyl toy, and eventually own one.
    Authenticity, Originality, A Definite Feel of the artist’s Personal Touch; The Patience and attention to clean crisp details through her strokes, yet not boring and ordinary –
    That’s the first impression she’s created and a constant and lasting one for me. You’ll never get tired or even forget her artwork. It’s created to last!
    Thanks to BigBoy for introducing the world of Kathy Olivas to me, a perfect eye-opener!

  65. OMG – THIS IS AMAZING!!! This is going to be one of my favorites at SDCC this year.

  66. OMG – THIS IS AMAZING!!! This is going to be one of my favorites at SDCC this year.

  67. Oh-my-oh-my!!! These are some schweeeet figures. Though I cannot say that I currently own any Kathie Olivas art or toys. If I were to be so lucky as to win (or purchase) them, they surely would not be the last of her work in my collection.

  68. Oh-my-oh-my!!! These are some schweeeet figures. Though I cannot say that I currently own any Kathie Olivas art or toys. If I were to be so lucky as to win (or purchase) them, they surely would not be the last of her work in my collection.

  69. Oh-my-oh-my!!! These are some schweeeet figures. Though I cannot say that I currently own any Kathie Olivas art or toys. If I were to be so lucky as to win (or purchase) them, they surely would not be the last of her work in my collection.

  70. Oh-my-oh-my!!! These are some schweeeet figures. Though I cannot say that I currently own any Kathie Olivas art or toys. If I were to be so lucky as to win (or purchase) them, they surely would not be the last of her work in my collection.

  71. Wow!That’sFunnyStrangeWorldOfMyDissensAtWorkingHouse!
    NotSenseIt’sMy!Oh!?…it’s me.But i don’t now, idont’now.
    YES YES it’s a piggy!!!no is me.
    And what’s this!?It’s me.NO!I’m the BonBon!My Big Little Stick!
    Bye All Friend!
    AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
    Ops!

  72. WOW! Ms. Olivas and the team at MindStyle have out done themselves with this piece. Benny and Red Bird look fantstic! There has been no detail left out…BRAVO! It would be an honor to have this piece in my collection!
    VIVA ZAPATA!

  73. Please don’t delete my entry… I accidentally hit enter without putting anything into my comment.
    But, I love Kathie Olivas work. And, her customs are sweets for the eyes. I’d love to have this prize become part of my collection.

  74. One sweet as you like piece, would love this in my collection, fingers cross..

  75. One sweet as you like piece, would love this in my collection, fingers cross..

  76. BuBbLe Gum Bubble Gum in a dish how many pieces do you wish????
    damn these are soooo cool its really a bummer there are only 200 in this color way. I would be so honored to be chosen.

  77. BuBbLe Gum Bubble Gum in a dish how many pieces do you wish????
    damn these are soooo cool its really a bummer there are only 200 in this color way. I would be so honored to be chosen.

  78. This set could be the ‘TOY-OF-THE-YEAR!’. Gotta have it! Kathie and MINDStyle RAWK!!!

  79. This set could be the ‘TOY-OF-THE-YEAR!’. Gotta have it! Kathie and MINDStyle RAWK!!!

  80. I’ll love to have this well-designed piece, being new to the designer toys scene this could be a nice addition to my humble collection 🙂

  81. I’ll love to have this well-designed piece, being new to the designer toys scene this could be a nice addition to my humble collection 🙂

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