JUXTAPOZ & UPPER PLAYGROUND PRESENTS "THE BIG PAYBACK" - CHARITY AUCTION EVENT

"THE BIG PAYBACK" - CHARITY AUCTION
Complete details @ upperplayground.com

PRESS RELEASE:

"The Big Payback" - Charity Auction

**All Proceeds from the Event Support Power House Project of Detroit**

Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary with “The Big Payback,” an online charity art auction and a special event in Los Angeles hosted by Upper Playground. The event benefits the non-profit Power House Project of Detroit.

”The Big Payback” auction features original artwork from over 100 national and internationally renowned contemporary artists including: Swoon, CR Stecyk III, Robert Williams, Todd Schorr, Estevan Oriol, Mister Cartoon, Shepard Fairey, Doze Green, Todd “Reas” James, Thomas Campbell, Tim Biskup, KR, Big Daddy Roth, WK Interact, Clayton Brothers, Andrew Schoultz, James Jean, Ron English, David Choe, Mike Giant, Paul Insect, Jeremy Fish, Alex Pardee, Saber, David Ellis, Boogie, D*Face, Cody Hudson & Herbert Baglione.

From November 9-19, 2009, the public can bid on artwork by visiting: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Auction/

All proceeds from the auction to be donated to the Power House Project to help purchase and renovate foreclosed and abandoned homes in the Detroit area.

SAVE THE DATE

In celebration of the auction and Juxtapoz’s 15th anniversary, Upper Playground will host an exclusive event in Los Angeles on November 14, 2009 to view the featured artwork on display and meet with the contributing artists.

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 7-11 pm
WHERE: The Factory Place Arts Complex, 1308 Factory Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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MONTANA x MR. CARTOON

MONTANA x MR. CARTOON
Complete details @ upperplayground.com

Info posted by Upper Playground:

MISTER CARTOON X MONTANA

First in a series of four artist cans.

Hardcore by Montana Colors from Barcelona was the first spray can to be produced specifically for graffiti writers.

Created in 1994, it's still the classic among the spray can brands, with a high covering capability and opacity. Hardcore is durable, long lasting and weather resistant, making it suitable for all purposes and surfaces.

DETAILS:

• 400ml/13.5 fluid ounces
• high pressure valve
  
• synthetic resin based, semi-gloss finish
  
• thick and covers most surfaces quickly
  
• all Hardcore cans ship with one black/yellow or black/white Skinny Banana cap

source: upperplayground.com

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BEYOND JAZZ MUSIC SERIES & UPPER PLAYGROUND PRESENT: 9TH WONDER AT YOSHI'S

BEYOND JAZZ MUSIC SERIES & UPPER PLAYGROUND PRESENT:
"9TH WONDER AT YOSHI'S"

PRESS RELEASE:

On September 9th, Yoshi's is hosting the first of the Beyond Jazz Music Series performances that fuse hip hop, jazz, R&B and rock - bringing you a live musical experience you won't hear anywhere else. The first of the series includes performances by The 9's - 9th Wonder with Broun Fellinis and Tyler Woods. You'll be seeing the flyers around town - try to get your hands on one since they are designed by UP's very own Jeremy Fish. Your ticket price includes entry to the after party. Get your tickets because they're going fast!

source: upperplayground.com

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NOW AVAILABLE: WWR 1/6TH ARMSTRONG

NOW AVAILABLE: WWR 1/6TH ARMSTRONG
Complete details @ bambalandstore.com

Info posted by ThreeA:

WWR ARMSTRONG 1/6th

ARMSTRONG, Lunar Defense and Shadow Guard from ThreeA Toys is onsale today, both are 14.8 inches in size, are fully articulated and both come with a really big gun !

Available from BAMBALAND today for $250usd, that price includes worldwide shipping via EMS or courier.

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TOY KARMA 2 @ ROTOFUGI GALLERY

TOY KARMA 2 @ ROTOFUGI GALLERY
Complete details @ rotofugi.com

PRESS RELEASE:

Toy Karma Invades Rotofugi Gallery Again

It's been two years since the first Toy Karma exhibit believe it or not! Our original ground-breaking exhibit featured a whole bunch of artists and exclusives and helped introduce Japanese toys and kaiju to the midwest and a greater audience of designer toy collectors. We had so much fun doing Toy Karma that we've asked our friend Mark Nagata (Max Toy Company) to reprise his role as curator and bring you Toy Karma 2!

Mark has put together an amazinng line-up of over 70 artists from Japan, the United States and even Germany, Mexico, Spain and Venezuela to share art inspired by their love of Japanese toys. Opening night is Saturday, September 5, 7-10PM with music by dep. In addition to the exhibit we'll have several exclusive toy releases by Charactics, Real Head, Rumble Monsters, Yamo-mark, Sunguts, Clap Monsters, Zollmen, The Lake Monsters, Skull Toys and maybe even more!

PLEASE NOTE: Just like our normal exhibits, artworks from the TK2 exhibit will be available to purchase first via our Gallery Previews List, but the exclusive toy releases will not. Line Tickets to purchase the exclusives will be available at Rotofugi Toy Store beginning at 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 5. Thanks!

Finally....for exhibit news, information about exclusives and sneak peeks please check out our TK2 Blog at http://toykarma.rotofugi.com

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DUNNYFEST @ DRAGON*CON 2009

DUNNYFEST @ DRAGON*CON 2009
Complete details @ kidrobot.com

PRESS RELEASE:

Head to DUNNYFEST at Dragon*Con for the pre-release of the highly anticipated Dunny Series 2009. Celebrate with many of today’s favorite vinyl artists, such as Huck Gee, Sket One, Tara McPherson, Kathie Olivas, Alex Pardee, Brandt Peters, Doktor A, Attaboy, Carlos East and The Baroness!

The artists will be on hand to sign the awesome new series and posters, plus there will be rad giveaways and door prizes. This special signing event is FREE to Dragon*Con badge holders and there will be very limited quantities, so make sure to arrive early!

Regency 5 Ballroom, Hyatt Regency
265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA
Friday, September 4, 2009 8:30-10 p.m.

source: kronikle.kidrobot.com

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STRANGECO. LIKES YOU!!! 25% OFF COUPON

Posted above is a 25% off coupon from the wonderful folks at StrangeCo. This coupon can be used on anything in their online retail shop and is valid until August 25, 2009. So be sure to stop by www.strangeco.com to see all the great items that the "purveyors of the peculiar" have available for sale!!!

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DISNEY STITCH EXPERIMENT 626 ARTIST SERIES - PRE-ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are proud to announce that we have finally received our stock of the Disney Stitch Experiment 626 Artist Series!!! For those of you that pre-ordered with us, your orders are now being processed and will be shipped out immediately. Sorry for the delay and any inconveniences this has caused, and thanks again for all the continued support!!!

UPDATE:

All pre-orders have been processed and shipped!!!

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DUNNY SERIES 2009 by KIDROBOT

DUNNY SERIES 2009 by Kidrobot
Complete details @ kronikle.kidrobot.com

Info posted by kidrobot:

DUNNY SERIES 2009

Get ready for Dunny editions of Devilrobot’s To-Fu Head Son and Mori Chack’s Gloomy Bear, plus a new bunch of wild figures equipped with the necessary accessories to wreak havoc on your collection. Keep an eye out for 2 chases that slipped into the line-up, plus Golden Tickets redeemable for an elusive 3-inch Dunny by the NYC-based artist, Pon.

Join us for our Dunny Series 2009 Trading & Pre-Release Parties on September 9 at all Kidrobot stores and select retailers. Celebrate the release of the series, meet fellow collectors, get your trade on, and win awesome prizes!

Dropping September 10, these 3-inch figures will be available at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers for $7.95 each.

Artists in this series include: Amanda Visell, Andrew Bell, Amy Ruppel, Brandt Peters, Dalek, Devilrobots, Gary Taxali, Mori Chack, Huck Gee, Jeremyville, Kozik, Kronk, Luke Chueh, Mad, Pon, MR. Shane Jessup, Shawnimal, SupaKitch, Travis Cain, and Thomas Han.

source: kidrobot.com

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WALRUS TV: ARTIST FEATURE - D*FACE INTERVIEW

WALRUS TV: ARTIST FEATURE - D*FACE INTERVIEW
Complete details @ upperplayground.com

Info posted by Upper Playground:

"I just want to leave this mark or be creative within this environment I’ve grown up within…[the] aggressive city that is London." -D*Face

Street artist D*Face makes humorous and satirical commentary with his posters and sculptures, encouraging viewers to re-evaluate their urban environment. With his striking characters and subversively reworked pop icons, he calls attention to consumerism, media, and a public fascination with fame. Citing ‘80’s-era punk rock, skateboard graphics, and Thrasher Skateboard Magazine as major influences, D*Face’s signature aesthetic serves as a culmination of such interests. Based in London, his work has appeared on the streets and in galleries throughout the United Kingdom and the United States. Watch the interview on Walrus TV.

ARTIST BIO:

D*Face grew up in London and had a childhood interest in graffiti when he was exposed to Henry Chalfant's coverage of New York subway graffiti in Spraycan Art and Subway Art. Later as a teenager skateboarding, he was inspired by Thrasher Skateboard Magazine’s coverage of skateboard deck graphics, which led to his interest in stickers and the DIY mentality associated with skate and punk fanzines. He attended an illustration and design course and worked as a freelance illustrator/designer while honing his street work. Influences included Shepard Fairey's "Obey Giant" art campaign, Jim Philips, hip hop, punk music, and popular animated cartoons.
http://www.dface.co.uk/



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