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Jul 17, 2008
Bwana Spoons @ SDCC
Fans of Bwana Spoons have a lot to look forward to @ SDCC. On Friday (7.25) @ the Grass Hut booth (#4936) the Rainbow Master will drop his blind-box Jelly Factory resin series (limited to 50 boxes) featuring Mountaintop, Killer, Mr. Hampstone, Dolly the Dolphin and a secret chase character. All colorways will be limited to 13 or fewer figures. Each blind-box will retail for $100 with a limit of 3 per person (one per person if the lines become outrageous).
Bwana’s packed the series full of surprises from chase editions, to customs. Boundless fun – just the way blind boxes are supposed to be. And the price? Ups the ante and the thrills. Check out a pic of the raw/unpainted Jelly Factory characters and a hilariously clever Jelly Factory Treasure map which appears to reveal character ratios and some custom editions.
On Saturday Bwana will drop a brand-new fully painted Globby shown above (a bit of pirate flair, maybe it’s just the striped shirt) at the Gargamel booth (#4739). He’ll be signing at the booth as well.
Bwana will also drop a few customs per day at the Grass Hut booth. Additionally, it sounds like a completed Giant Killer will be on display and preorders will be accepted. Finally, in the “maybe category” – potentially a painted Rainbowsaurus resin proto at DKE Toys and perhaps a proto at STRANGEco.
Tainted Visions Exclusive Gage Mono Dolly
Tainted Visions is now offering their exclusive Gage Mono Dolly figure created by MedFed and produced by Wheaty Wheat Studios. This mono edition stands 8” tall and is limited to 150 pieces and retails for $79.95.
SuperHero Art Exhibition and Party (7.24.08)
Thursday (7.24) of Comic-Con Week in SD is loaded with parties. SuperHero @ a downtown SD warehouse is a one-night only art show and party rolled into one good time. Hosted by Murphy Art Books, HiFructose, Effen Vodka, and Ninthlink, SuperHero will feature over 40 new original artworks from some of today’s premiere artists as well as live music from the Modlins and SSI.
The heroic artists include Anthony Lister, Jeff Soto, Joel Nakamura (above), Jen Lobo, Matt Stallings, Luke Chueh, Mark Todd, Esther Pearl Watson, Martha Rich, R.G., Peter Taylor, Andy Howell, Kathie Olivas, Chris Ryniak. Lola, Marco Wagner, Mark Murphy, Mike Bertino, Jonathan Viner, Germs, Elesavet Lawson, Shaunna Peterson, Levon Jihanian, Ekundayo, Johnny Rodriguez, Ill Gill, Jon Todd, Yoko Tanaka, Ray Caesar, Pamela Jaeger, Max 242, David van Alphen, Robert Hardgrave, Jonathan Bergeron and more.
Definitely worth a stop as part of your busy SDCC Thursday night. After the jump – a preview of several pieces. For more info and images, visit the Murphy Design blog.
1616 National Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
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Strangely Mannered (7.18.08)
Opening at Gallery 1988 SF on Friday, July 18th 2008, Strangely Mannered features the work of Brandt Peters, Joe Vaux, Scott Scheidly, and Travis Louie (above). We took a quick look at the preview and found lots to like – all four artists have turned in strong work. After the jump, a few more pics chosen from the preview.
Gallery 1988 San Francisco
1173 Sutter St. (at Polk)
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.409.1376
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Gama-Go Store Memberships
As we exit out of the TTF vortex, we're filling in important stories we missed. At the top of the list is apparel brand Gama-Go's efforts to raise money to fund a brick and mortar Gama-Go Store. Until July 31st, Gama-Go is offering four levels of store membership. Each level offers a store discount good for two years a membership gift, and an acknowledgement on the future store window. Check out the details on the available levels below. Also pics of each of the gifts after the jump.
| Level | Price | Discount | Gift |
| Friends With Benefits | $80 | 10% | Tim Biskup Giclee (8.5" x 11"), 300 pcs. |
| Casual Encounters | $300 | 20% | Yeti Vs. Deathbot Giclee by Joe Ledbetter (12" x 12", 240 pcs). |
| When Doves Cry | $500 | 30% | Metal Gama-Goon (100 pcs) |
| Well of Wisdom | $5000 | 40% | 2 foot tall metal armored wood death bot (5 pcs) |
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Munky King @ SDCC
Munky King has a full schedule SDCC schedule lined up for their booth (# 4539). At the top of the list, there's the five exclusive vinyls. First up are SDCC version of three of their new figures – Metal Monkey King (150 pcs) by Nathan Jurevicius, Black Koibito (150 pcs) by Yoskay Yamamoto, and Eyegore – Ace of Spades (150 pcs) by The Pizz.
They’ve also got the Black Bean Dr. Destruction from Muttpop and the Clear Mecha Sad Bear (100 pcs) by Luke Chueh from intheyellow. On the print side, MK will drop Kizuna by Yoskay Yamamoto and Black in White and Red All Over by Luke Chueh. Signing schedule to come shortly. Individual shots after the break.
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Skull Toys x Exohead x Toybot Studios -- Skullrex
Here’s a teaser of Skullrex – the new collaboration between Skull Toys, Exohead, and Toybot Studios. Limited edition Kaiju goodness. More soon.
Me, You and all the Others @ Urbanix (7.24.08)
Urbanix, the first designer toy boutique and gallery in Israel, will host the opening of Me, You and all the Others on Thursday, July 24th @ 7 PM. The show examines the relationship between the urban environment and human society as seen by five Israeli illustrators and designers -- Gaby Nathan (above), Gal Shkedi, Nura Porat, and Plushood creators Tamar Moshkovitz and Shlomi Schillinger. After the jump – a few more pieces.
Urbanix
45 Sheinkin St, Tel-Aviv
רח, שינקין 45 (פינת מלצ'ט) - קומת הגלריה
T: +972-3-5250601
F: +972-3-6297294
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