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Jul 02, 2008
10 Deep x Thunderdog – Patriot Murko
10.Deep has just dropped the Patriot Murko figure produced by Thunderdog Studios. The latest edition of their mascot-in-vinyl features a star studded design with an irreverently patriotic message on the back in orange/white ( red,white and blue would be just a little too predictable). This one is limited to 200 pieces @ $44 each – get ‘em at the 10Spot.
We’ve dug Murko ever since we saw hi back at NYCC ‘06 – hopefully these new ones are a little more stable on their feet than the earlier drops. Like the attitude, but not sure we need to be reminded of ‘freedom fries’ ;-) Speaking of patriotism with feeling – peep the Patriot Murko advert. More pics after the jump. [Source: Freshness + 10.Deep]
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Koji Harmon – SDCC exclusive Tokoji Seijin
SDCC (7.23 – 7.27) is right around the corner -- artists and toy companies are busy prepping their show exclusives. Japanese artist Koji Harmon will release an SDCC exclusive Tokoji Seijin figure produced by Gargamel. The in-progress unpainted green glossy vinyl figures are shown above – the final versions will be hand-painted to perfection. Find the SDCC Tokoji Seijin at the Gargamel booth (#4739).
Shawnimals x myplasticheart Radioactive Wee Sticker
Myplasticheart will drop their exclusive Radioactive (GID) WeeSticker vinyl from Shawnimals and adFunture on Monday, July 7th 2008. Complete with orange radioactive warning sticker, this is one pork dumpling you should fear. Limited to 200 pieces, each 4"(h) x 6"(w) vinyl dumpling will set you back $30. We'll have pics once our radioactive shielding is installed.
T9G’s Bear Hunter @ TTF
First shown at T9G’s recent solo show at Medicom’s Project 1/6 in Japan, his new Bear Hunter figure will drop @ this year’s Taipei Toy Festival in a salmon-ish colorway from intheyellow [booth TBA]. Bear Hunter fees like an amalgamation of several recent T9G figures including his recent Vatundoo and a hint of the classic Booska as well (crown and ears). More pics after the jump.
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Frank Kozik – Ho Chi Minh
As a followup to the first flocked (green and red) Ho Chi Minh busts, Frank Kozik and Ultra Violence have brought the Ho Chi Minh busts back and how with eleven new non-flocked colorways. The Vietnamese hero/dictator (all in the viewpoint) stands 14” tall and comes with a removable traditional hat and iconic AK-47.
Each of the new editions is limited to 50 pieces with a suggested retail of $200 and all but the version distributed by DKE is exclusive to one source. For your buying pleasure, here’s the run-down on all eleven versions (deep breath) – 3D Retro (Bronze), Chindogu Gallery (Silver), DKE (multiple retailers – Dayglo Orange), Frank Kozik (subbers – Lime Green), Juxtapoz (Army Green), Kidrobot (Pink), Lulubell (Black, pictured above), Newbury Comics (White), Rotofugi (Yellow), Strangekiss (Blue) and Wacko/Soap Plant (Red). Many of these are already available with the others due to drop any day now. A shot of the box after the jump [Images courtesy of Lulubell].
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MOGraphixx Rangeas @ TTF
Japanese designer MOGraphixx created the color scheme and the header card illustration for his collaborative edition of T9G’s Rangeas. MOGraphixx, a 3d animator, illustrator and character designer is perhaps best known for his series of videos featuring KAWS figures. Intheyellow will drop the MOGgraphixx Rangeas @ Taipei Toy Festival [booth TBA]. If you dig old school monsters, Rangeas is worth a close look. More pics after the jump.
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Mr. Clement & Marie Paysant-le Roux Collaboration
Mr. Clement and Marie Paysant-Le Roux are collaborating on a new edition of Clement's Petit Lapin limited to only 100 which also comes with a comic book featuring memories of their grandmothers. [Source Mr. Clement]
About Mr Clement…
Mr. Clement was born in Hong Kong and currently studying in London. He is well known and made popular for his Petit Lapin figure. The first hand-made rabbit character was his huge starting point in 2003. Due to popularity it helped sparked exhibitions all around the world in Hong Kong, Paris, and London. Another one of his accomplishments are his published novels “Eye Candy”, “A Bird On My Head, “A Bird On My Head – Anticipation”, and many more, which are available on the international market. Now he has moved onto working with videos and animations. [Source Mr. Clement]
About Marie Paysant-Le Roux…
Marie Paysant-Le Roux brings forth a beautiful and inspirational unique type of artwork to the table. Using materials like sea shells, fabrics, cells, and egg cartons which she uses to create her own art. Currently studying in textile mixed media at the Royal College of Art in London with a diploma in Applied Arts in textile from France. A young and up and coming artist who will be sure to have a following. [Source Paysant-Le Roux]
Toy Tokyo @ SDCC
As we get closer to SDCC more and more booths will release some info on their toy releases and exclusives. Recently on Toy Tokyo’s myspace Blog was a post on what they have in store for everyone at the convention. As for Toy Tokyo exclusives, we are looking forward to a Buff Monster figure, Kathie Olivas Scavenger Variant, Jeremiah The Innocent (Pink Variant) By Daniel Johnston, and The Residents Figures. You can always be sure Toy Tokyo will have some big names when it comes to signings. Their artist table will have artists such as Simone Legno, Mark Bode, Ron English, Mad Barbarians, Kathy Olivas, and Erick Scarecrow. So stop by the Toy Tokyo booth (#5237) to take a peak at all these goodies.
CardboardSpaceship x Subtext - Beasts of Burden (7.25)
So after a long day waiting in line to nab the hottest must-have vinyl, what do you do after the sun goes down? Check out a sweet custom show :-) Beasts of Burden @ Subtext during SDCC is the first show to feature adFunture’s new 10” Yoka Panda Bear platform. Curated and organized by CardboardSpaceship and Subtext the show features a strong field of 30+ artists with a good mix of painters, illustrators and toy designers. With the diverse lineup and probably one of the best platform canvases to come along in recent memory, the show should be very good.
Beasts of Burden will be previewed on Thursday, July 24th (8-10 PM).The opening reception is on Friday, July 25th (6-10 PM) and the show runs through Saturday the 26th.
Tamers of the beast include – Martin Ontiveros, Scribe, Daniel Fleres, Abe Lincoln Jr., Doktor A, KMNDZ, Bucky Lastard, Frank Kozik, SatOne, Chris Ryniak, Tom Haubrick, Tessar Lo, Patrick Ballesteros, Ronald A. Kurniawan, Camilla d’Errico, Alex Willan, Phu!, Munk One, Yoskay Yamamoto, and N8 Van Dyke.
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