NEW ITEMS @ STRANGECO.COM

Strangeco.com is always being updated with new items. Whether it's newly released special edition designer toys or a spring cleaning sale, the site gets updated daily. Not only do they have designer toys for sale but they also carry clothing, prints, art books and even skatedecks. So be sure to stop by and see what's available, what you find might surprise you.

STRANGEco. INFO:

Based in San Francisco, CA but catering to the world at large, STRANGEco creates and distributes unique, high-quality design-oriented consumer products. Working closely with contemporary artists from a variety of subculture art genres – pop surrealism, graffiti & street art, independent comics, illustration, graphic design and others – STRANGEco takes original character design and transforms it into beautiful three dimensional art objects.

Founded in 2002 by Gregory Blum and Jim Crawford, STRANGEco has become a dynamic force in the worldwide “Art Toy” movement with a reputation for the highest quality, best produced and intricately realized items. STRANGEco has produced hundreds of original products from designs by a literal “who’s who” of contemporary art: Gary Baseman, Ron English, Jeremy Fish, Jim Flora, FriendsWithYou, James Jarvis, John Kricfalusi, Mars-1, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Todd Schorr, Tokidoki, Jim Woodring and others.

STRANGEco also imports and distributes a variety of premier product lines in the North American market, including artist-based toys, high quality art books and magazines.

STRANGEco goods can be found in fine retailers worldwide, including art, design and gift stores, boutique toy stores, lifestyle and apparel shops, museum stores, comic, record and bookshops, and a select number of lifestyle-oriented national retailers.

Thanks for visiting STRANGEco – Purveyors of the Peculiar!

www.strangeco.com

"SENTIMENTAL" SOLO SHOW by KATHIE OLIVAS

"SENTIMENTAL" SOLO SHOW by Kathie Olivas
Hosted by Copro Gallery

Info posted by Kathie Olivas:

Hi everyone! I will be having a small solo show of new works this Saturday at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. Sadly I will be unable to attend. The show will include new paintings and customs and a 36" hand oil painted fiberglass figure that is just one of a new series I have been working on...

Sentimental - Kathie Olivas Solo Show
Opening reception: Saturday May 9, 8:00-11:30 p.m.(PST)

http://www.copronason.com/kathieweb/index.html
(online preview)

Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue TS
Santa Monica, CA 90404

www.kathieolivas.com
www.copronason.com

"STITCH" ARTIST PROOF by KANO

"STITCH" ARTIST PROOF by kaNO
Coming soon to kano.bigcartel.com

Info posted by kaNO Kid:

Well that Orlando FX trip set my schedule back big time and I was finally able to get back on track and dive into my Artist Proof Stash. As you know by now, These don't officially come out until June. Here is your chance to score one ahead of time signed and numbered by yours truly. The A/P kaNO Stitch is limited to 7 pieces and they all don the same painted application.

Note the new painted ears, the stripe across the face is changed to purple, some details on the feet, and I threw in an MJ tongue sticking out for good measure.

The only place to get these is at the kaNO shop on Thursday, May 7th at 12 p.m.(EST). Each Artist Proof will be priced at $100.00 USD + S/H.



www.kanokid.com

DRAGATOMI STOREFRONT - OPENING SOON!!!

The staff at online toy retailer, Dragatomi, has been hard at work putting the finishing touches to their new storefront which will be opening in the city of Sacramento, California. No official announcement has been made but look for doors to open as soon as Saturday, May 09, 09. Based on the items listed at their website it looks like the new storefront will have a diverse collection of designer toys in stock to satisfy the needs of most, if not all, the collectors in the area. So be sure to stop by and show some support for one of the better designer toy retailers out there... Congratulations Dragatomi!!!



More pics of the Dragatomi Storefront can be seen HERE.

Dragatomi
2317 J St.
Sacramento, CA

www.dragatomi.com

SHINGANIST: A GROUP SHOW CURATED BY USUGROW

SHINGANIST: A GROUP SHOW CURATED BY USUGROW
Hosted by FIFTY24SF Gallery

Info posted by Upper Playground:

In anticipation of his imminent clothing line release with Upper Playground on August 1, and in celebration of his new book “Shiganist,” Usugrow has rallied the book’s contributors to action. Together, these five artists are taking over the walls of the FIFTY24SF Gallery and tearing down the house. True to the meaning behind “Shingan” - those who create based on visions spurred by the mind’s eye and those who are not affected by the opinions and expectations placed on them by the outside world - USUGROW, MOZYSKEY, TOSHIKAZU NOZAKA, BENE and JUN KANEKO are driven by the pure passion to create.

The work being presented on May 7th is a testament to those who live life for the love of art. From body art to street art, these young men have explored every aspect of the creative world. They have fought passionately for the right to express what the mind’s eye has shown them and have succeeded at every turn. Encumbered by the weight of societal expectations, they defy the prescribed life path and valiantly pursue the life of the “Shinganist.” Bringing us art born from passion, a harmonious blend of various culture’s aspects absorbed over time that still reflects a style inherent to Japan, this show will be one of a kind.

Opening reception: May 07, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m.

FIFTY24SF Gallery
248 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

www.usugrow.com
www.upperplayground.com

"SKULLBUNNY" CUSTOM by HUCK GEE

"SKULLBUNNY" CUSTOM by Huck Gee
Coming Soon to huckgee.com

Info posted by Huck Gee:

Coming this Friday, May 8th at Noon PST, we are pleased to announce SkullBunny! This little guy has been sitting on the backburner for a year or so, trying to figure out the best way to bring him to reality. So we stuffed him in some fur and sewed him up tight, and we think the results are quite adorable! 10 custom hand painted, fur suited, SkullBunnys. Each is signed, numbered and comes in shown bunny suit. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $650 per figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

Huck's Ebay Store (Noon PDT, Friday 05/08)



More pics of SkullBunny can be seen on Huck's flickr

source: huckgee.com

www.huckgee.com

RAINY DAY DUNNY AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!!!

RAINY DAY DUNNY by Jon Burgerman
Now available at kidrobot.com

Info posted by kidrobot:



When it rains, it pours Jon Burgerman's Rainy Day Dunny!

This limited edition 3-inch figure is only available at your local Kidrobot store on days when it has rained in that particular city!

You can also pick it up on kidrobot.com when it's ''raining'' on our homepage.

Limit 1 Dunny per customer per day.

www.kidrobot.com

WALRUS TV: SAM FLORES INTERVIEW

www.youtube.com/user/WalrusTV

Info posted by Upper Playground:

"The best thing that I like about [painting] at the moment is creating itself....The main payoff at the end of the day is knowing that I made it." -Sam Flores

Sam Flores is known for his instantly recognizable characters and he continues to carve out his place in contemporary art. In this week's edition of Walrus TV,the Sam Flores' interview from Dithers is available to the public for the first time for free. Listen in as Sam recounts how he got his start when he first came to San Francisco - all while he paints in his studio. Flores also discusses his typical day, inspiration and what his ideal painting conditions are. Watch the video now on WalrusTV.

In conjunction with his latest show, Ego, Addition and Other Bedtime Stories at Subliminal Projects, Sam Flores releases Dragon Tree- a print that depicts the classic struggle between light and dark. According to Sam, this girl is trying to hide the last beautiful thing left in her world. But if you look closely at the art, you wil see that something sinister has just found her. The print is 12 colors,screen printed, on 100 lb cover stock and measures 18 inches tall x 18 inches wide. There is a limited run of 50, and all prints a resigned and numbered. The print is available for sale at the Upper Playground Web Store.



www.upperplayground.com

NOFERIN'S "NATURAL WOOD" PECANPALS - RELEASE DATE & TIME

PECANPALS "NATURAL WOOD" SERIES by Noferin
Coming soon to noferin.com

Info posted by Noferin:

The Natural Wood Series will be released at www.noferin.com
May 5th, 3 p.m.(PST)

PECANPALS " NATURAL WOOD" SERIES INFO:

Natural Wood Series
Limited to only 300 friends.
Made from 100% wood.
Articulated joints. All individually hand crafted.

Pecanpals are made from 100% sustainably harvested wood. They are made from rubber tree wood that would otherwise go to waste. Rubber trees are planted for their rubber, and after about 20 years, their rubber yields start to diminish. We use this beautiful wood, thus saving it from the fire pit.

No two Pecanpals look the same. They all have very unique markings due to the wood grain. Some are spotted, some have a marbled look, some are a mixture of the two.
We are very pleased with these figures and hope that you enjoy them too.

Remember all purchases will receive a complimentary double-sided poster. Purchases of complete sets will receive a complimentary hand cut, hand pressed varnished wooden print.



source: noferin.com

www.noferin.com