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May 21, 2008
Kenny Wong x Devilrobots - Molly Tofu
Update: Release window + Crown info.
Last month we posted line-art and sculpt pictures of the upcoming Kenny Wong x Devilrobots Molly Tofu (10") in production from Play Imaginative. Now, we've got nice big pics of the collaborative figure which brings Kenny's Molly and the Devilrobot's iconic Tofu characters together. This is slated for a Summer release (TTF '08). No definitive word on whether the Tofu Crown is removable -- though we believe it is. Will confirm shortly. Confirmed -- it sits over Molly's noggin rather than locking into place. Click through for more pics.
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Singapore Toy and Comic Convention (6.27 - 6.29)
There's a new summer 'con for toy and comic fans --the 1st Singapore toy and Comic Convention, to be held on June 27th through the 29th @ the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will be open to the public with free admission for all -- sweet.
Organized by PI Events, a division of the makers of Trexi and numerous vinyl toys, STCC will feature high-profile exhibitors including Hasbro, Lego, Medicom and Nintendo as well as a walk-of-fame with personal appearances by Pete Fowler (UK), Simone Legno of tokidoki (IT), Devilrobots (JPN), Joseph Wong Chak of Old Master Q (HK), and Gary Erskine (UK).
In addition, STCC will offer numerous free exclusive toys to attendees. In addition to two STCC Be@rbricks from MEDICOM TOY , several additional giveways will be offered through the use of the 'con's passport system. Attendees will collect stamps in their STCC passport which will be redeemable for the exclusive giveaways. So if you're lucky enough to live in Singapore or can get there, check out the 1st STCC ever.
Friends with You - Wish Come True + Secret Game
Some of you have been lucky enough to get the cool Wish Come True minis from Friends with You as part of the initial limited shipment. Most of the figures from the first shipment have been sold. So we're happy to hear that STRANGEco is now dropping the wobbling, ringing, and charming figures almost every place you might think to look. Blind-boxes are always fun with the thrill of trying to get 'em all. To add some spice to the quest to complete the set -- there's a 'secret game' with a chance to win some sweet FWY loot. Each figure comes with a sticker -- 9 in all. Collect all nine and affix 'em to the secret map and send 'em in. First ten complete entries... win.
Plastik - Designer Toys in Brazil
Vinyl is global. Recently we featured the first vinyl store in Israel. Today we're checking out Plastik -- the only designer toy store + gallery in Brazil. Opened in '06, the store offers the latest vinyl in a stunning environment with atmosphere and personality to spare -- clawfloot bathtubs as toy displays? Yes, please. They are also making waves in terms of promoting designer toys -- their print campaign recently won a silver award at the CLIO 2008 awards.
It's not all toys though... The Plastik gallery hosted Gary Baseman for a Munny art show in '07 and is currently showing the sweet stencil work of French artist Christian Guémy (C215). See more of his work on his Flickr. Click through for more pics. If you're in São Paulo, you now have a new must-see on your to-do list. Even if you can't make it to the store, they've got a nice bilingual blog -- check it out.
Plastik
Rua Dr. Melo Alves
459 - Cerqueira César - CEP 01417-010
São Paulo - SP - Brasil
Tel.: 55 11 3081-2056
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Candypaint Blue BUDs (5.22.08)
Candy Blue has always been hard to resist... Snowcones, cotton candy... And now, the very limited Blue Candypaint BUDs from Jamungo. These hand-painted flamehead confections (3.75") have an inner GID head and are limited to just 50 pieces. They drop tomorrow - Thursday May 22nd at Noon CDT on Jamungo.com for $35 +($5 for domestic shipping). These are limited to 1 per person. Don't snooze these should move quickly.
Brent Nolasco solo preview: Custom Upperplayground Walrus
So if you were reading VP last week you know about Brent Nolasco's Broken Hearts and Stolen Souls solo which opens on Friday, June 13th 2008 @ myplasticheartnyc. You also know Brent's art and especially his customs rule... What you want to see is a sneak look at the show. Here ya go. Here's Brent's custom of Craola's Upperplayground Walrus -- dig the relocation of the bunny. Tight work -- as always. More previews next week.
myplasticheartnyc
210 Forsyth St.
New York, New York 10002
646.290.686
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Super7 x Munky King - Nanasaru (5.31.08)
One day only. Saturday, May 31st [12 - 7 PM]. Nanasaru @ Munky King Melrose. Kaiju popup store from Super7 and Munky King. If you're down with Japanese monsters (retro and otherwise) -- you need to check this out. Besides a cool party with rad Kaiju merch, Nanasuru is also a celebration of Munky King's inclusion in the S7 Distribution network. More event details to follow.
Munky King
7308 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.938.0091
Preview: Dok A's Retropolis
Yesterday we posted about Doktor A's Retropolis show opening on Saturday June 7th (7-10 PM) @ Rivet Gallery. Today we're back with an exclusive preview of one of his six customs from the show -- the Gear Box No. 4 Munny. Nice. Cheers Dok. Also, I was a bad blogger (bad... bad...) and failed to include his Mechtorians backstory. Click through to read it -- very cool.
Rivet Designer Toy and Art Gallery
1200 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
614.294.8697
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Ekundayo - Solo @ SURU (5.24.08)
Rising LA artist Ekundayo brings his unique graffiti-influenced painting style to SURU for a solo exhibition of his original paintings opening this Saturday -- May 24th, 2008. The burdens of life serve as the backdrop for his flowing paintings featuring gritty organic renderings of creatures -- human and otherwise. Beyond his numerous gallery shows, Ekundayo's art was also featured in a recent Linkin Park video. As part of their exclusive 2008 artist collection, SURU is offering a limited-edition Ekundayo shirt (below). It will be available at the opening and can be ordered now through their website. If you're in LA drop by and check out Ekundayo's art.
SURU
7662 Melrose
Los Angeles, CA
323.655.0770
Michael Motorcycle's Dolbee
Michael Motorcyle took his art on the road (and how) for the ATP Explosions show @ Minehead (UK) this past weekend. Along with all the festivities, came Michael's Dolbee -- the third edition of the figure to be released so far. [Spied on Clutter's Flickr].
Winson Ma 12" Apexplorer from Urabbit
12" Apexplorer from Winson Ma with a twist. This one is based on Winson's artdoll concept (rather than his normal hyper-real 1:6 scale approach) and will be dropping this summer from new label Urabbit. Urabbit's just posted protos of the new figure which will feature 'real' fur (flocked?), an ice-hammer, removable goggles, and a diecast Apexplorer badge. Look for orange, red, white, and black colorways. The sculpt's inter'testing -- really defined on a relatively simple shape. Just cause it's vinyl doesn mean it has to be cute -- check out that scowl. We're curious about the articulation with the unusual design linking the arms directly to the head instead of the torso.
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