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Oct 14, 2008
Preview of Art + Action – Custom Obama Action Figure Show
Awhile back we wrote about Art + Action, a group show featuring artist customs of the Barrack Obama action figure produced by Jailbreak toys. Here’s a preview of two very different but equally cool customs for the show which opens this Friday (10.17) from 7 to 11 PM at The Showroom NYC. Proceeds from the art sales will be donated to the Obama for America campaign.
Taking an unusual approach, paper artist Matt Hawkins turns in a humorous and clever piece featuring Obama as the commander in-chief of a paper White House ‘bot. Definitely some laughter here as we took a look at the pics.
Sucklord’s piece is similar only in the sense that it combines the Obama figure with another. In this case, Mr. Suck has fused the head of the Obama figure with the body of his own Suckadelic 600 vinyl figure bathed in a copper glow. Set against a round coin-like background, we’d say that this is probably a reference to Abraham Lincoln’s image on the penny. While this comparison isn’t wholly original – it’s heartfelt. Or perhaps it’s merely a reference to presidential images on coins – either way it’s a nice piece. Click through for a closer look at each piece.
The Showroom NYC
117 2nd Avenue (& 7th Street), 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
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Frank Kozik - Ludwig Van
Ludwig Van is the latest in a long line of busts from Frank Kozik. This 14" vinyl bust celebrates the connection between Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange and the legendary composer. As a nod to Alex's, the primary character, love of listening to Beethoven the sculpture features his immediately recognizable stylized reverse eyelash.
Ultraviolence produced thirteen Ludwig Van editions -- each limited to 50 pieces. Eleven are exclusives while the remaining two neon editions -- blue and green, will be available at your favorite designer toy shop shortly. Since that's a lot to keep track of we thought we'd help with pics of all thirteen including the six neon editions (above) as well as the remaining seven (after the jump). The suggested retail for each is $200. Finally here's the definitive list of editions and info on where you can get each.
White (Newbury Comics), Red (Wacko/Soap Plant), Black (Lulubell Toy Bodega), GID (signedbykozik.com), Bronze (Frank Kozik Subscription edition), Silver (3Dretro), Gold (Juxtapoz), Neon Pink (Kidrobot), Neon Yellow (Rotofugi), Neon orange (SDCC exclusive - sold out), Neon Purple (Chindogu Gallery / Postersandtoys.com) Neon Green and Neon Blue (your favorite designer toy shop).
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Seen: Marka27 – Killa Instinct drop @ myplasticheart nyc
Marka27 made his way down to NYC from Boston this past Saturday night (10.11) for the official East Coast drop of his newest figure, Killa Instinct, at myplasticheart nyc. Produced by Bic Plastics, The mutated graff writer figure stands 8" tall, comes with a removable gas mak, pen, spray can and bolt-cutter accessories. This first edition is limited to 300 pieces and retails for $95.
In addition to the figure Marka presented large Killa Instinct canvases as well as prints. We couldn't make the show but we have pics from Vincent Yu and Marka -- looks like another great event at myplasticheart. If you're thinking about catching an event there in the future -- do it. Just don't get caught with an open container outside (ahem!).
If you're looking for a Killa Instinct figure, myplasticheart has them in stock and ready to ship out. Be sure to click through for more pics from the opening.
myplasticheartnyc
210 Forsyth St.
New York, New York 10002
646.290.6866
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Daft Punk 400% Be@rbrick 2-Pack
With the recent crossover hype, Daft Punk is once again (or perhaps finally) getting its due. Medicom is honoring the talented duo with a first -- a set of two 400% Be@rbricks. According to Hypebeast, Medicom will drop another 400% 2-pack in the coming months [Source: Hypebeast].
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New Huck Gee Gold Life Print
Oooh... Now that's pretty awesome. Here's what we know... it's a new Gold Life print from Huck Gee. More details to follow.
