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Apr 5, 2010

ToyStreet: the first annual ToyStreet Designer Toy event in NYC

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We both had a great time at Cookies N Cream's ToyStreet this past weekend! There were bands playing, lots of shops and manufacturers had set up booths and we got to hang out with a buncha toy peoples! Good times!
If you missed out on ToyStreet, here are a few notable sneak peeks that we saw there:
Argonaut Resins showed for the first time their beautiful resin Tuttz sculpt (below) which they will be casting in a variety of colors. I think Tenacious Toys will be able to get a colorway all to ourselves. Sweet!
Below, Frankie Velez shows off Miguel Paredes' awesome PULGHA sculpt.
Look for this toy coming soon.
We got a sneak preview of the upcoming artist card series called The Art Hustle, which features art cards by and about some of the hottest names in underground art! Check their website for more info.
There are lots more pictures from ToyStreet on my Flickr page, so click thru to check them all out!

Mar 31, 2010

Toy2R 15th Anniversary tour stops at Rivet in Columbus, Ohio

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Toy2R proudly announces the next stop on the 15th Anniversary World Tour – Rivet Gallery.


Known for their extensive exhibit schedule and their talented roster of artists – Rivet Gallery is the premiere venue for DIY shows in Columbus, Ohio. Curated by Laura Kuenzil – this show will be nothing but unique. In fact, the entire exhibit focuses on Toy2R’s 3.5″ Baby Qee line. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another cute show – these cuddly critters will amaze and bewilder you – plus it will be benefiting a good cause, The Ronald McDonald House.

The line-up of artists include: Adam Levene, Amanda L. Spayd, Amy Kollar Anderson, Andrew Bawidamann, Andy B. Clarkson, Angela Matteson, BetsO, Chas Ray Krider, Chris Ryniak, Clinton Reno, Dave Perillo, Jenna Colby, Joe Scarano, Johnny Yanok, Laine Bachman, Okkle, Sharon Bell, Tom Williams, and Troy Stith. To learn more about each artist head over here.

An opening reception will be held on April 3rd from 7:00 to 10:00. The figures will remain on exhibit from April 3rd – through the 28th.
25% of the sales proceeds from these Baby Qee figures will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

Rivet Gallery – (614) 294-8697
1200 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201

To learn more about Rivet and their schedule of shows, check out the Rivet site.
This post contains some advance looks at Chris Ryniak’s and Amanda L. Spayd’s customs for the show.

SNEAK PEEK: Patricio Oliver's Almond 3" figure

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Patricio Oliver has a sort of dark, twisted "evil children" aesthetic that I love. He was the one that designed the creepy/cute Cucos mini figure series made by Kidrobot last year. Find out more about PO! (Patricio Oliver), his Tenebrae and this upcoming Almond figure at his website here.

Vapor 2.0 resin dragon figure & USB extension

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Pierre Rouzier presents the 2nd version of his Vapor figure, complete with a USB port and extension cable.

* Sits 5½" tall
* Hand cast and painted reinforced resin
* 6 ft long - quality high speed factory cable / USB 2.0 connection
* Pre - Tested
* Signed and numbered by _pierre
* Orders are limited (undetermined number of editions)
* US orders only at this time (my apologies)
Find out more here on his blog. Makes a killer interface for your Mimobot!!!
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