CLOSEOUT SALE @ KIDROBOT PIRATE STORE, CHICAGO

The Kidrobot Pirate Store, Chicago will be closing in a couple days, and they're having a giant closeout sale in the process. If you're in the area be sure to check it out before 12/27/08, as some of the items will be marked up to 75% off!!!

www.kidrobot.com

ALWAYS SEEN'S TOY GIVEAWAY

alwaysSEEN.com is hosting it's very first end of the year Toy Giveaway. This is just another way for us to thank all our readers and visitors. Hopefully this becomes an annual thing and the giveaways get bigger and better each time. The list of stuff includes: random mini figures(including Dunnys and Scavengers), stickers, postcards and more. In total there will be about 10-15 items.

SIGN UP INFO:
You can sign up by selecting one of the following:

• Leave a comment on this blog entry
  
• Post in the thread on kidrobot.com CLICK HERE
  

All entries will be pooled together and one winner will be drawn from a raffle. The drawing will be completely random. Entries will be accepted until 12/31/08, 7PM (Pacific). Please keep the entries to one per person.

Happy Holidays!!!

UPDATE:

The winner of this year's toy giveaway is KR Boardmember: inksofmemories

Congratulations!!!

alwaysSEEN.com

THE ART GALLERY - NEW ITEMS

HEADPHONIES by Eran Weinberg
Product Info: 3" mini speakers, Designs by MAD and Frank Kozik
Price: $30

HEADPHONIES are now available @ The Art Gallery
If you'd like to purchase this item CLICK HERE


QUADRICS 001 by Maxim Zhestkov
Product Info: 8" figure, (Black) colorway, Edition of 500
Price: $60

QUADRICS 001 is now available @ The Art Gallery
If you'd like to purchase this item CLICK HERE


KOIBITO by Yoskay Yamamoto
Product Info: 7" figure, (Black & Gold) colorway, Edition of 500
Price: $80

KOIBITO is now available for PRE-ORDER @ The Art Gallery
If you'd like to pre-order this item CLICK HERE

www.alwaysSEENgallery.com

NOCTURNAL @ CARDBOARD SPACESHIP - Show Recap

The Nocturnal Show at Cardboard Spaceship opened last night, where both Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters unveiled new breathe-taking solo and collaborative efforts. The artwork being showcased ranged from various paintings, prints, and vinyl figures in all sizes, all the way up to a collaborated 4 ft. Qee that was as big as it was amazing... Even with most pieces already sold through Cardboard Spaceship's preview list, the turnout was still great with fans of all ages lined up not only to get doodles and sketches but were also waiting for their opportunity to meet both artists. From what I've seen, Kathie and Brandt are really passionate about their work and are very good to their fans, as they signed and doodled on pretty much everything that was placed in front of them. Kudos to the Cardboard Spaceship crew as well; by far some of the best people in the retail business, not only did they host an outstanding show, but they made sure every customer was well taken care of... Thanks again Nick!!!



To see the complete flickr set for Nocturnal CLICK HERE

www.brandtpeters.com
www.miserychildren.com
www.cardboardspaceship.net

Today's PRINCES. Tomorrow's KINGS

TOMORROW KING by Ashley Wood

For more info CLICK HERE

www.ashleywoodartist.com

KOIBITO Release Party @ Munky King

KOIBITO by Yoskay Yamamoto - Release Party
Where: Munky King, Los Angeles
When: 12.11.08, 7-11 PM

Yoskay will be at this event for an in-store signing session. Both the Gold Edition(500 pieces) and the Munky King Exclusive(150 pieces) will be available for purchase.



www.munkyking.com
www.yoskay.blogspot.com

KOGUMA by MPH - Release Info

The MPH Labs have just announced new release info for the highly anticipated Koguma. There's no exact date set but they'll be out before the end of the year. Finally!!! I've been waiting on this design since SDCC. MPH will release their exclusive first which is the White Colorway and will only be available at myplasticheart.com. The rest of the colorways will release shortly after. I might actually be able to get a couple for the online shop but I can't make any promises yet... Stay tuned.



www.myplasticheart.com

SKULLSKIN by AJEE - GOLD Colorway

The long awaited Skullskin figure by Ajee has finally been released. The super limited Gold colorway is now available at bonustoyz.com. This colorway is limited to only 180 pieces and is priced roughly at around $150 plus shipping.

www.bonustoyz.com

VTN Exclusives

Vinyl Toy Network is less than a month away and slowly but surely the Exclusives are starting to surface. There are plenty of extremely talented artists that are attending this event and so far we can expect releases from Kathie Olivas, MAD, Marka 27, and KaNO just to name a few. Below is a list of items that will either be exclusive to the event or will be pre-released in very limited quantites.

The info below was provided by: www.vinyltoynetwork.com


MiniGod by Marka 27 "Broken Bone Day of the Dead" Edition
Marka 27 sends a special delivery of MiniGods in Broken Bone Day of the Dead Edition. Limited to 150 pieces and exclusive to the VTN show. Available for sale at BIC Plastics booth; Marka 27 will be present to sign.


Killa Instinct by Marka 27 - GID Version
BIC Plastics and Marka 27 are pleased to release Killa Instinct GLOW IN THE DARK limited version. Limited amount available to the show. Marka 27 will be available for the release to have your figure signed at the BIC Plastics booth.


Bodega by KaNO
BIC Plastics and KaNO are pleased to release Bodega. Limited amount available to the show. KaNO will be available for the release to have your figure signed at the BIC Plastics booth.

To see the complete list of VTN Exclusives: CLICK HERE

www.vinyltoynetwork.com

Upcoming Releases

9" TWO-FACED HAZEL
Designed by Kathie Olivas and Produced by MINDstyle
Release Date: TBD
Limited Run of 500


MECHANIZED "SKIN DEEP" MAD*L
Mechanized Exclusive MAD*L
Release Date: 11/21/08 In-Store, 12/06/08 VTN
Limited Run of 500


BLANC de PLUME
Designed by Ashley Wood and Produced by ThreeA
Release Date: TBD
Limited Run of 75

www.alwaysSEEN.com

Goldrus by Mist - New Colorway

Artist Mist just released a new colorway for his Goldrus figure. It's limited to 100 pieces and each box is hand painted by the artist himself. The hand painted boxes are a really nice touch, every design is different so each one is like a one of custom. This figure retails at $110 and is available right now at: www.go2mist.com.



www.go2mist.com

KIDROBOT Sample Sale in NYC

KIDROBOT SAMPLE SALE
Discounts are as much as 60-70 percent off big kid toys and hoodies.

Where: 261 W. 36th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd flr.
When: 11/11/08-11/14/08

www.kidrobot.com

DE LA BARRACUDA Exclusive Release

DE LA BARRACUDA Exclusive Shirt and Scavenger Beaumont

Info posted on MINDstyle.com:

"Here's your chance to get a De La Barracuda t-shirt and Scavenger Beaumont exclusive by Kathie Olivas.

As one of the hottest and trendiest stores in Hollywood, De La Barracuda has arrived at the MINDstyle LIFEstyle creative space in DNM Hong Kong with popular t-shirts and fashions. Combine that with one of the most sought after collectible mini figure art toys by Kathie Olivas and you have another reason to be at the De La Barracuda Pop Up Store launch besides the drinks, giveaways, music and live t-shirt printing!

Being hip, of course, isn't just about what you wear, it's about lifestyle. Few stores in L.A. encompasses the culture like De La Barracuda. The celebrity hot spot offers unique street wear and t-shirts (its L.A.-logo shirts have become staples for skaters to the celebrities and party people alike) The t-shirt alone normally sells in the LA store for USD $38, so it's really like getting the Sacvenger exclusive as a gift.

A limited edition of 200 sets are available from De La Barracuda's Pop Up store at the MINDstyle LIFEstyle creative space in Hong Kong beginning 7:00PM this Friday, November 7, 2008 at DNM (Delay No Mall) in Causeway Bay. For those who can't make it to Hong Kong, De La Barracuda will be offering a very limited offering online at a later date for US fans."

MINDstyle LIFEstyle
2ND Floor / DNM (Delay No Mall)
Mall Hours: 12 Noon to 10PM Daily
68 Yee Wo Street
Causeway Bay
http://www.dnm.hk/

www.MINDstyle.com

New Dunny S5 Golden Ticket colorway to be released...

The Huck Gee Dunny pictured above was supposed to be the S5 Golden Ticket.

Info posted by ToyBaroness on the KR boards:

"Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you know the deal with the Dunny Series 5 Golden Ticket Debacle

After doing some research it has been confirmed that all 600 pieces of the DS5 Golden Ticket Dunnys were sent out by accident. We tried locating the orders that we believed were incorrectly shipped, but were unable to track any down.

In response to this mishap we have decided to create a brand new colorway of the DS5 Golden Ticket Dunny. It will be limited to 600 pieces just like the orignial GT Dunny, but will be a completely new colorway.

ETA for the new Golden Ticket Dunny will be late January '09. Once we get them in stock at the warehouse we will begin shipping to winners."

To see the original post on the KR Forums click HERE.
Pic of the Huck Gee Dunny was taken by JustinJ of FLC.

www.kidrobot.com

Random Thoughts and the Latest Pickups

Dunny Series 5 Golden Ticket

I started this blog a little over two months ago... It was basically created as a way for me to stay up to date with toys, fine arts and shows as well as let me ramble on about my thoughts on art in general. When I first started, I really didn't think it was gonna be anything at all, I mean everybody has a blog nowadays... I thought maybe a couple of my friends would check it every once in awhile and make fun of me for my grammatical errors and mis-spelled words. I'm not a skilled writer at all and at times I actually have trouble surveying my thoughts to say what I really want to say...

Throughout this whole process I've realized the importance of not only networking, but networking with the right individuals. I've been lucky enough to meet people who not only share the same interests as me but who also have a genuine concern about myself and the site's well being. I've dealt with some really shady characters in the past, individuals who only wanted to benefit and not contribute anything in return. Right now ALWAYS SEEN is in a very good place. I've surrounded myself with exceptional personalities, beautiful people who motivate me everyday!!! I'm not gonna name names but you all know who you are... I wanna take this time out to say THANK YOU and I really appreciate everything!!!

Now onto the pickups...



"The Red Hand Gang" Custom by Huck Gee
My boy JustinJ aka Mr. FLC hooked this one up for RETAIL!!! Thanks man!!!


Puto Barrelman AP #09/30 by Huck Gee
I sniped this one from Huck's eBay store... Sold out in 8 seconds!!!


Miss November 1978 by Paul Pope
I think I was the only one to buy this at KRSF but who cares... I love this piece. lol


Bounty Hunter x Kaws - OF Exclusive Kaws Kun (White)
I think I overpaid for this but I needed it... This is a stock picture mine's still sealed for now.

www.alwaysSEEN.com

November Releases by Kidrobot

11.20.08 - Reindeer Dunny 3-Inch
On November 20, Chuckboy’s 3-inch, doe-eyed deviant rewards nice kids with his removable bull whip and vinyl antlers, and naughty ones with two badass chases. Blind boxed and $9.95 each.


11.27.08 - Redrum Dunny 20-Inch
Kozik’s infamous smorkin’ Redrum Dunny reaches ominous heights November 27. Bloody rare and 20 inches tall, this version features a banana accessory and that fateful anagram on the back. Only 500 available, $300 each.

All of the posted info was provided by kidrobot.com
To see the complete list of November releases click HERE.

www.kidrobot.com

Vinyl Toy Network: Winter Weekend

Vinyl Toy Network: Winter Weekend is a little under two months away. What do we know so far?! Well, I know that most vinyl/designer toy related shows are extremely fun to attend. Since this is a show dedicated to those kinds of toys, then not only is it gonna be fun but there's also gonna be a plethora of different items to choose from. There is a healthy list of toy companies already signed up including: MINDstyle, DKE Toys, kaching brands, and 3DRetro just to name a few... and as far as artists, you can expect to see: Frank Kozik, Jesse Hernandez, Marka27, CJ Mezger and many more... There's still plenty of time before the event so these lists aren't finalized. The only thing set in stone is the date, which is scheduled for 12.06.08 and 12.07.08. If I go this is gonna be my first time and hopefully I'll be able to pickup some exclusives as well as get the word out about alwaysSEEN.com. A trip down south for that weekend will definitely help me network with artists and toy companies that I normally don't have access to. So don't forget to mark your calenders and hopefully I'll see you there.

Address:
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena CA. 91101
Link to: MAP

Date:
12.06.08 and 12.07.08

www.vinyltoynetwork.com

Calling in sick...

Well today is the second day in a row I've been sick... I think it's just a mild case of the flu or something, but I haven't been able to go to the office and update this blog or the store inventory like I normally do... I've just been sitting around doing absolutely nothing. I do however feel alot better than I did a couple days ago, and I should be back in business tomorrow... Vicks Formula 44 FTW!!!

To keep this post toy and art related...
Check out the pic below of Hazel that kikingaso posted on the KR boards. She's huge compared to her S1 counterpart... I bet it cost an arm and a leg though.


That's such an awesome pic...
To see the full thread on the KR boards click HERE.

www.alwaysSEEN.com

KIDROBOT Pirate Store in Chicago

Kidrobot Pirate Store
October-December
Chicago, Illinois

Address:
Kidrobot Pirate Store Chicago
Wicker Park, 1573 N. Milwaukee Avenue
(773)486-4820





www.kidrobot.com

Random Stuff: Recent and Upcoming Toy Releases

ROTOFUGI Edition: COARSE jaws
Price: $100 for Pre-Order, $196 total
Limited to 100 pieces!!!
www.rotofugi.com


MK 2 BRAMBLE by Ashley Wood
Price: $250 shipped
Pre-Order: Powder Blue by clicking HERE.
www.bambalandstore.com


Hello Im Insane Dunny 8" by Huck Gee
Price: $50
Release Date: 10.30.08, Signing @ KRSF
Limited to 500 pieces!!!
www.huckgee.com


SKULLSKIN by AJEE
Price: N/A
Release Date: 11.15.08, Release Party in Paris
Colorways: Green, Dark and Gold
ajee.fr