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Jul 31, 2008
Nathan Jurevicius – Monkey King Signing (8.2.08)
Munky King will officially launch Nathan Jurevicius’ Monkey King figure with a release event/signing this coming Saturday (8.2.08) from 12 – 4 PM. The Fire Monkey (150 pcs) and a small number of the SDCC exclusive Metal monkeys (run of 150) will drop at the event. Nathan’s newest creation is one of the nicer pieces of ‘08 – the tremendous posability elevates it quite a few notches. Come check it out for your self and meet the man behind the toy for a rare LA appearance.
Munky King
7308 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.938.0091
Koji Harmon – River Children (8.9.08)
Koji Harmon's River Children solo opens next Saturday (8.9.08) @ Super7 in SF. One-off hand-painted customs as well as an s7 exclusive Tokoji Seijin figure (gray, above) await collectors. The gray Tokoji Seijin was shown at SDCC and looks sharp – very nice. So if you’re in the bay area an dig Kaiju, check it out.After the jump, more pics of the S7 Tokoji Seijin and Koji Harmon.
Super7 Store
1630 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.409.4700
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Camilla d'Errico - Malificent Print
A Paper Tiger has just dropped Camilla d’Errico's Malificent print (12" x 14"). This one is limited to a scant 25 signed and numbered pieces at $100 each, available at apapertiger.com. Camilla's work is in demand -- her recent Copro Nason solo sold out, so if you want this don't snooze.
Bamboo Range T's from Tokyo Toy Store
Tokyo Toy Store has just launched their new Bamboo Range T's featuring art from four top-flight artists on eco-friendly shirts made from 70% sustainable bamboo yarn (30% organic cotton) for a soft yet machine washable product. The launch shirts include designs from Dalek, Doktor A, Jon Burgerman (above), and Tara McPherson. Each shirt is limited to 100 pieces, except for the endangered Jon Burgerman design which is a run of only 60. Each shirt is now available for £18.95 each. Cool art that's eco friendly -- a definite win-win. After the jump, more designs.
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Deathbots Dropping @ Gama-Go (8/5/08)
If you couldn’t join the hundred thousand+ that made the annual pilgrimage to SDCC, then you might have missed your first shot at scoring the newest Gama-Go Deathbots produced by Ningyoushi. Fear not, both the new regular sized SDCC Gama-Gold Deathbot ($40, 400 pieces) and the radical 30" Deathbot ($350,50 pieces) will be available online from Gama-Go.com next Tuesday (8.5.08) @ 11 AM.
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Jul 30, 2008
Huck Gee’s Skullhuntress Life Priestess Customs
Huck Gee house of customs is about to open its doors again. Dropping this Friday are 10 Skullhuntress Life Priestess custom Munnys/Dunnys. The female counterpart and opposing force to his previously released Skullhunter High Death Priest figure struts her positive voodooness (yes, it’s in Websters -- honest) with a nice sun-shaped headdress.
While this disclaimer may go without saying – if you want one of these you need to be quick on the draw. Huck’s customs go in a flash. These drop this Friday (8.1.08) @ high noon in his Huck Gee’s store for $800 each. More shots after the jump.
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TWEEQiM’s ‘We the People’ on USA Basketball Jerseys
Mad talented designers THUY3 and miQ willmOt of TWEEQiM studios worked with Nike’s Innovation Kitchen to design imagery for Team USA’s uniforms for the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing . Their ‘We the People’ imagery (below) was used as the basis for Team USA’s 2008 Men’s Basketball unis and can be seen on the rear of the jersey (above). Props to miQ and Thuy!
Itokin Park – Kaleyard Himalan
Fresh off his successful US debut @ SDCC, One Up has just dropped Itokin Park’s newest figure – the Kaleyard Himalan. This green with tan spray Himalan was first shown earlier this summer at TTF. This one looks great (especially in person) – the green really pops. It’s one veggie I don’t mind at all ;-) This new Himalan is limited to 100 pieces and will be available for 5500 yen (~51 dollars) @ One Up’s Summer Wonder FES booth. The Kaleyard Himalan will also be available outside of Japan @ Super7, Kuso Designer Toys, Monster Taipei, Pixie, and Fresh.
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Crazy 4 Cult 2 Artists Revealed + Previews
Gallery 1988’s homage to cult films – Crazy 4 Cult was a smash hit last year with a line out the door most of the evening. It’s back… It’s once again co-hosted by Hollywood power players Kevin Smith and Scott Mozier and features a newly revealed and impressive lineup of artists (see flier above). While you wait until the opening on Friday, August 22nd (7-11 PM) check out a few impossibly small yet detailed matchbook pieces from Jason d’Aquino.
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.937.7088
Jul 29, 2008
Muttpop Signing @ Neon Monster in SF (7.30.08)
Muttpop artist Bill is winding down his US signing tour with one last stop in the Bay Area. He and Lucha Libre writer Jerry Frissen will be @ Neon Monster tomorrow -- Thursday, July 30th 2008 (4:00 to 7:30 PM). If you purchase a Muttpop figure or one of the Lucha Libre comics, you’ll get a sweet sketch from Bill as a bonus. Don’t miss this opportunity, after Thursday Bill’s on a plane back to France.
Neon Monster
901 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415.206.9644
Addicted to Details (8.8.08)
Intoxicated Demons Gallery in Berlin will showcase the work of four young German graffiti artists with the opening of its Addicted to Details show on August 8th. The show will feature the graffiti-based work of Aro, Dome (Karlsruhe), Hombre (Manheim) and Biser (Black Forest).
The 3D standout from the show has to be Biser. Since September ‘03 he has been working on an army of hand-made custom figures known as ‘The Teeth Project’ . While we try not to act like total fan boys (ahem!) these are awesome.
After the jump, samples of work from Hombre, Dome and Biser. If you’re in Berlin, definitely check the show out.
Intoxicated Demons | Urban Art Gallery Berlin
Naunynstrasse 46
D-10999 Berlin
Germany
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Dead Presidents X Cardboard Spaceship @ SDCC
Last Thursday at SDCC, Dead Presidents made his presence felt doing a live pin-striping demo at Cardboard Spaceship’s booth. He had available a bunch of his custom kaiju figures for sale. He would show off his skills on a few D.I.Y.’s to show everyone how much focus it takes to do some real pin-striping. More pics after the jump.
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*Update* Petit Lapin X Marie Paysant-leroux
Previously here on Vinyl Pulse we covered the collaboration between Mr. Clement and Marie Paysant-leroux on the next Petit Lapin figure. After a short wait he is now available through Mr. Clement’s shop here. Each comes with a different scarf made by Marie, it comes with a 14 page pencil drawing comic as well as an envelope accessory. Limited to only 100 pieces which means 100 different scarves at £20 each (roughly $40 US) this little mustached guy will be gone in no time.
Simone Legno @ GR2 (7.30.08)
Does Simone not rest? After a long weekend of signing and posing for pictures at SDCC, Tokidoki’s Simone will have a signing for his new soccer ball by Mikasa at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. The Tokidoki x Mikasa soccer balls will only be limited to 1000 pieces. Wednesday, July 30th from 6-8 PM at Giant Robot, be there or be square.
GR2
310.445.9276
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Yeti Qee available @ Gama-Go
The just dropped Gama-Go Yeti Qee produced by Toy2R has proven popular and that’s to be expected – it’s the lovable Yeti with a custom sculpted head as a bonus. If you’re looking for this one and couldn’t make TTF or SDCC, you’ll be happy to know that Gama-Go is offering it in their web store for $10 (plus tax and shipping).
House of Liu Custom Show (8.22.08)
Summer ‘08 is shaping up to be the the summer of customs with several recent show announcements. Next up -- Veggiesomething’s House of Liu. The series produced by Crazy Label has drawn in collectors with a blend of deceptively simple design with ever-popular ancient asian themes. The House of Liu Custom Show opens on August 22nd at APW Gallery in NYC and runs through September 4th.
There’s a strong lineup for this show including Peskimo, JamFactory, Julie West, DGPH, Shin Tanaka, MCA, Jim Koch, Nanospore, Ken Keirns, Shawnimals, Lou Pimentel, Sichi, Charuca, Bounce, Filter017, Shon Side, Sneaky Raccoon, Squee, Escape76, Revise CMW, Peabe, Joey Potts, Yunicorn, Joey D, Jose Garibaldi, Blutt, Fathom, Flip, Yoink, Stizo, Leaders 1354, OsirisOrion, Coolvader, Boxguts, C. Krebs, KidLew, Steve Talkowski, Kerry Lee, and Hans Yim.
APW Gallery
195 Chrystie St. Suite 200
New York, NY 10002
917.349.6213
Jul 28, 2008
Bumrush: The Custom Show
Dynomight NYC is hard at work on a custom show featuring their maniacal Bumrush original figure. Should be interesting, eager to see if people are able to go outside-of-the-box (or is that bag….) given the strong shape. Hope to have more info shortly.
I am 8-Bit (8.14.08)
The wildly successful I am 8-bit group art show, which pays homage to the golden age of gaming, will celebrate its fourth year with the biggest show yet. This year’s edition opens on Thursday August 14th, 2008 (8 PM – Midnight) with 100+ artists @ the newly renovated World of Wonder Storefront Gallery in Hollywood. I am 8-Bit started the trend of pop-culture art shows – if you’ve never been you need to check it out. If you have, you just want all the details ;-)
Curated by Jon M. Gibson and Derek Puleston, the show will feature over 100 artists with diverse styles and backgrounds including Joe Ledbetter, Scott C., Jim Mahfood, Ashley Wood, Amanda Visell, Jose Emroca Flores, Luke Chueh, Bigfoot, Yoskay Yamamoto, Kofie One, Angry Woebots, Gerald de Jesus, Tessar Lo, Gabe Swarr, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Carlos Ramos, Joe Vaux, Joe Shea, Benjamin Marra, Deseo, Mr. Jago, Jude Buffum, Michelle Valigura, Suckadelic, DGPH, Jim Stoten, Tanner Goldbeck, Scott Belcastro (above), Tony Mora, Nate Frizzell, Elizabeth Ito, ZOSO, The Chung, Ray Frenden, and David Goldberg.
Expect the unexpected including installations from Jason Torchinsky, creator of 2007's six-foot-tall, giant Atari 2600 controller, and Blik Surface Graphics, Eric Kurland, MyTarPit, Nerdcore, and Palmetto.
After the jump – more previews.
World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.603.6300
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Art-Toys by Brian McCarty
After years of creating amazing and memorable photographs of art toys, Brian McCarty’s work will be collected and celebrated in book form. Art-Toys coming from Baby Tattoo will be must a must-have when it drops in ‘09. We’re excited about this one – will be a great volume for the coffee table. It’s bound to be a great answer to people who ask “vinyl toys?”.
Baby Tattooville ‘08
The Baby Tattooville limited-edition art retreat is a novel concept created by Bob Self of Baby Tattoo Books. In a nutshell the idea is to bring together a small number of collectors (up to 50) with a group of the most in-demand artists for a relaxed private weekend featuring various art sessions and socializing. From our first-hand view, last year’s inaugural show went down quite well with a good time had by the attendees and the participating artists.
The current lineup for the 2nd annual Baby Tattoovile limited edition art retreat features seven popular artists – Glenn Barr, Dave Cooper, Bob Dob, Joe Ledbetter, Shag, Amy Sol and Michael Whelan. Up to 50 attendees (only 20 spots remain) will spend the weekend of October 3rd – 5th with the featured artists @ the incomparable Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA. The $2000 registration fee includes a two-night stay at the hotel, numerous artist sessions and a large number of included exclusive collector items. Last year’s attendees walked away with numerous prints including a massive ‘Art Jam’ canvas giclee, a James Jean original sketch, a couple of exclusive toys, a generous stack of books and much more. If you eat and breathe art, it’s a rare opportunity that’s well worth the cost.
Get the Lead Out (8.2.08)
Get the Lead Out opening this Saturday (8.2.08) from 7 to 10:30 PM @ Black Maria showcases the creative process through the exhibition of sketches, pen and ink drawings, watercolor, and sculpture. Curated by Ally Takeuchi, the show features the work of Adrian Pina, Bob Lizarraga, Brandt Peters, Brent Nolasco, Bwana Spoons, Chandler Wood, Chris Uminga, Chuck Hodi, Crystal Lancaster, dear earthling, Dee Ann Morales, Doktor A, Drilone. Jen Lobo, Jenna Colby, Jeremiah Ketner, Julie B, Julie Nishioka, Julie West, Katherine Wilson, Kathie Olivas, Ken Garduno, Kendra Binney, Lou Pimentel, Mark Meyers, Michael Hsiung, Nataka, Pinky Toast, Podgy Panda, Quang Luong, Ryan Crippen, Sam Saghatelian, Shan Michael Evans, Shaun Wightman and tin. A portion of the show proceeds will be donated to Lunch for Life, a charity working for a cure to neuroblastoma pediatric cancer
Click through for a look at a few more pieces and be sure to check out the partial preview from Black Maria.
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323.660.9393
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Jul 26, 2008
Dez Einswell – “Iron” Ape
Dez Einswell just dropped his brand-new “Iron” edition Ape from STD Toys. This is a nice counterpart to last summer’s hulking green edition.
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Stolen Katope Painting !?!?
Here’s some very disappointing news -- one of Gargamel’s Katope paintings has apparently been stolen from their SDCC booth. If anyone has seen it please encourage the offender to return it or let Gargmael know about its whereabouts. Theft is rotten, but stealing art is really low – taking someone’s creativity away from them. On top of all this it’s a dismal greeting for Gargamel who made the trip from Japan.
Yoskay Yamamoto + Koibito
LA painter Yoskay Yamamoto can now officially add toy designer to his resume. His Koibito from Munky King has proved popular -- the drawing for an opportunity to purchase his all-black SDCC exclusive have been busy and eagerly anticipated each day of the show. His on-the-spot hand-customized editions make the all-black even sweeter. On the 2D side, his Koibito Gocco (hand-screened) is limited to 25 pieces for $250 per.
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