WALRUS RIDER by ALEX PARDEE

WALRUS RIDER by Alex Pardee
Estimated Release: Mid April
Edition of 500

Info posted by Alex Pardee:

Coming soooooon from Upper PLayground and The Loyal Subjects. (Note: a bunch of other promo pics of the toy have been leaked through various websites, but this is a new never before seen drawing that I did for the toy;) Hope you like…

Oh, and If you are wondering if this little-guy-riding-this-bigger-guy-in-a-vengeful-way-rather-than-a-homosexual-way has a little back story to him, you are in luck. because he DOES! and here it is:

The girls all loved his limbs and knees,
For no one else had legs like these,
But jealousy arose with some,
Cause’ HE was having all the fun!
So late one night upon his slumber,
Darkness drenched with rain and thunder.
There he slept and dreamt of blondes,
But when he woke HIS LEGS WERE GONE!
Who would do this tragic thing?
What good is a bee if a bee cannot sting?
And what good is HE without legs at all?
Now he cannot move and he’s not that tall!
So he hopped on the back of his bestest friend,
And together they ride as he seeks his REVENGE!



source: upperplayground.com

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PINK MASAO - ROTOFUGI EXCLUSIVE

SCAVENGER S1: PINK MASAO - Rotofugi Exclusive
Online Release: March 03, 09 2p.m. (Central)

Info posted by Rotofugi:

Artist: Kathie Olivas (US)
Height: 3 inches
Edition Size: 200
Category: Blind Box
Brand: Mindstyle (US)
Price: $15.00

Another fantastic Scavenger from Kathie Olivas and this time it's our exclusive! Gotta love the combination of pink, polka dots and a skull mask. [direct link]



source: rotofugi.com

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RED HOT PURSUIT by PHONETICONTROL

RED HOT PURSUIT by Phoneticontrol
Giclee Print, Edition of 26
Price: $50.00 (unframed)

Print Details:

• Giclee Print on Epson Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper
• Signed and Numbered
• Edition of 26
• 19" x 9"
  

Available for sale through gallery1988.com [direct link]

source: gallery1988.com

www.gallery1988.com
www.phoneticontrol.com

DAVID CHOE - VIDEO

Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe

www.davidchoe.com
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RIVET: THE ART OF LUKE FELDMAN & SHANNON BONATAKIS

Rivet: The Art of Luke Feldman & Shannon Bonatakis

Info posted by Rivet:

Rivet is pleased to announce its upcoming two-artist exhibition, Luke Feldman & Shannon Bonatakis. The exhibition will open March 7th, featuring work from both artists, and be on view in RIVET from March 7, 2009 through March 31, 2009.

An Opening Reception for the exhibition will be hosted Saturday, March 7th, 2009, 7-10pm. Shannon Bonatakis will be present at reception. Complimentary beverages provided by Magic Hat Brewing Company and Bodega. Rad Dog will be set up outside of Rivet offering their delectable eats.

For additional information about the exhibit, please contact: laura@rivetgallery.com

Address:
Rivet
Designer Toy and Art Gallery
1200 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
614-294-8697

source: rivetart.com

www.rivetart.com

ARKIV INSTANT

Arkiv Instant is a figure that's a little more under the radar than some of the other stuff that I tend to blog about, but it's still pretty awesome nonetheless. The designer of this figure who also goes by the name of Arkiv, describes Arkiv Instant as "half animal and half dream". Arkiv Instant is in it's prototype stage right now, but from what I've seen so far this figure is definitely gonna be a keeper when it's all said and done. As soon as I find out more detailed info such as release dates, colorways and size runs, I'll be sure to pass it along. But for now you can checkout the detailed prototype pics below.

Also, if you're one of the first 100 people to subscribe to the Arkiv Instant mailing list you'll receive a Limited Edition Arkiv Instant Print(pictured below) absolutely FREE!!! www.arkivinstant.com


Arkiv Instant - Prototype Pics:


source: arkivinstant.com

www.arkivinstant.com

SCRIBE'S RHINO: RUMPUS

Scribe's Rhino first appeared on Vinyl Pulse's Proto Monday. Since then more pics have surfaced of this 8" Resin figure properly named Rumpus. Rumpus is being produced by Scribe and Cardboard Spaceship. The run size and colorways are still under wraps for now, but I'll be sure to update this post once I receive more info.



source: vinylpulse.com, cardboardspaceship.net

www.cardboardspaceship.net

COME MEET THE ARTIST! - Video Recap

Come Meet the Artists at Kidrobot NY from Kidrobot on Vimeo.

COME MEET THE ARTISTS! at Kidrobot NY
Friday, February 6th, 6-8pm

New York Comic Con was in town and so were all of our friends! Couldn't make it? Check out the vid from the evening at Kidrobot NY with Aaron Meshon, Chuckboy, Clutter, Huck Gee, MAD, Mr. Shane Jessup, PON, Sara Antoinette Martin, and Sket One!

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SUPERFLAT - TAKASHI MURAKAMI

SUPERFLAT - Takashi Murakami

Info posted by Giant Robot:

THE ARTISTS
Edited by art visionary Takashi Murakami, this book united a number of contemporary Japanese artists who have gone on to have huge "solo" careers. The most prevalant are Murakami himself-his flawlessly executed manga-inspired work has become iconic through collaborative handbag designs for Louis Vuitton and sculpture in New York City-and Yoshitomo Nara, whose raw-and-painterly depictions of cherubic-but-dangerous children have become a symbol of punk art, mixing dimples and daggers, freckles and firearms. Also featured are Aya Takano, Chiho Aoshima, Mr., and Hiromix, as well as designers (Groovisions), filmmakers (Hideaki Anno), animators (Yoshinori Kanada), and others. Media range from illustration and painting to photography and video, as well as sculpture and other forms. But while the artwork is divergent, the creators share inspiration from traditional woodblock prints and paintings, modern manga and anime, and everything in between.

THE BOOK
The colorful and dense book is grounded in Murakami's manifesto, which makes connections between traditional Japanese art such as wood-block prints and postmodern influences such as manga, anime, and toys. The resulting art and culture is a vibrant, forward thinking, and the compelling mix of of works makes little or no distinction between high and low culture or past and present. The Superflat
publication was followed by the 2001 art show that attracted nearly 100,000 viewers at

Retail Price: $41.50 USD

source: giantrobot.com

A few copies will be made available for sale through: www.alwaysSEENgallery.com

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