Forces of Dorkness at Vinyl Thoughts 7 Tonight in Dallas

Opening TONIGHT in Dallas, Texas is Vinyl Thoughts 7! Show runs 7-11pm.

ADDRESS: 

The Quixotic World 

2824 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Free Entry: Free Booze: Free Drinks, Raffles, Auctions, and a ton of super cool art

Scott Kinnebrew (Forces of Dorkness) will have several pieces in the show:

• Samurai Trooper Helmet : Custom Rubies Vinyl StormTrooper Helmet
• Insanefant: Miscreation Toys Think Up Skull Base and Vintage Baby Doll Parts
• The Bay-Maxx: Custom BayMax Vinyl Toy
• The Bantha Whisperer XL: 10" Custom Labbit and 8" Custom Dunny
• Steve The SkullDragon: Miscreation Toys Think Up Skull and 7" Kidrobot Raffy Mashup
• Lil Michonne: Custom Disney animators series princess doll
• Kaws Trooper: Kaws Resting Companion x Vinyl Stormtroooper Helmet
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

 

 

Creatures for Kids Art Auction to Benefit CHILDREN AT RISK: July 7 in Dallas

Creatures for Kids is a unique charity art auction which donates all proceeds from sales of artists’ work to a local, child-focused non-profit organization. 

In its fourth year, Creatures for Kids is excited to partner again with the Vinyl Thoughts Art Show, the largest vinyl toy show in Texas, at this year’s Vinyl Thoughts Art Show 7. More than 500 art lovers will gather in Deep Ellum at Quixotic World, 2824 Main Street on July 7, 2017 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. The show will provide a separate area featuring toy and art pieces donated by generous artists specifically to Creatures for Kids, who has chosen CHILDREN AT RISK as the sole beneficiary. CHILDREN AT RISK has been dedicated to comprehensively addressing children’s issues through research, community education, collaboration, and advocacy since 1989. All proceeds will help foster positive impacts for children in health, food insecurity, human trafficking, and education.

“It’s really been a blessing to work with such incredible artists and the great team at Children at Risk. This event is such a blast to work on and so fun to see so many artists join together to help such a great cause.” says Toby Grauberger, Founder of Creatures for Kids.

Along with a slew of great local and national artists, music, and drinks for guests, this free event will include over 20 artists who have donated resin and vinyl toys, prints and custom sculptures to Creature’s for Kids, featuring award winning toy artists The Bots, Mike Fudge, Seriously Silly K and many more incredible artists. The event has been generously sponsored by The UPS Store at Lemmon Ave and The Tollway, Dallas.

Artist Roster:

• SeriouslySillyK
• The Bots
• Mike Moffat
• wake the dead
• TobyArt
• FeatheredFox
• Mike Die
• LamBone
• Vanessa Ramirez
• Eras Sculpture
• Mr The Sanders
• Pure Cane Sugar
• Dubose Art
• Anthony Respect
• Doc.Droe
• BreaktheMoldNJ
• Little Lazies
• Rocketboy
• Tom Calton Art
• One-Eyed Girl
• Mike Altman
• Mr. Mars Studio
• Playful Gorilla
• Boy in the Corner
• Mike Fudge

For more information about Creatures for Kids, please visit www.creaturesforkids.org

For more information about CHILDREN AT RISK, please visit www.childrenatrisk.org

For more information about Vinyl Thoughts Art Show, please visit www.vinylthoughtsartshow.com

Event link: http://bit.ly/C4K2017

Contact:
Toby Grauberger
toby@creaturesforkids.org
945 Manor Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
Ph: 720-435-4997

JFury and Playful Gorilla Animal Instincts Show Opens May 5th at Mothership in Philly

In our most vivid dreams we stare into the vastness of why we create and question it all. Unbridled talent being held down with the chains of life, begging for just one chance. When brute strength and shear brawn is broken it leads to one path. A path down the road of pure exhaustion and failure. It is here where we must take all the negativity around us and see life through the eyes of cartoony colored glasses. It is here where we must depend on our spirit animal, our inner Gorilla or Voodoo Bunny. Sometimes all we have left to fight the good fight is pure Animal Instincts.

JFury and Playful Gorilla Proudly Present: “Animal Instincts” featuring new artworks by both artists. A unique combination of toy customisation, illustration, painting and resin casting, these two established artists bring a cartoon style full of clean lines and bright colors. Known for goofy animal character aesthetic, “Animal Instincts” will combine the Voodoo Bunny, Pitbull, Gorilla and Primate artwork of both artists on multiple mediums. 

The show opening is being held May 5th, 2017 between 6pm - 9pm at:

Mothership Art Gallery and Designer Toy Store

223 W. Girard

Philadelphia, PA

There will be an after party hosted by DJ Emynd at The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125. 

Please contact Alex (playfulgorilla@gmail.com) to be added to the guest list. After the show opening on the 5th all remaining artwork will be found online at www.mothershipgallery.com. With door prizes, a 20” Munny raffle, drinks, snacks and free hugs, this show will almost guarantee you a great time!

HIDDEN FORTRESS Show Curated by GUUMON Opening Sat, 11th March 2017 at Clutter Gallery

Clutter Gallery is busily preparing to open its doors to this weekend's exhibition -  Hidden Fortress -  a group Kaiju show curated by Guumon!

The opening reception will be free to the public and take place on March 11th from 6-9pm, as part of Beacon's Second Saturday art walk.

Participating artists include:

Blobpus, Brent Nolasco, Erik Jacobus, Grizlli Atom, Guumon, Milkboy, Oltretomba, Monsterfoot Creations, Plaseebo, Punk Drunkers, Rampage Toys, The Outer Space Men, Secret Demon Services, Trutek.

Many of the artists will be present at the opening reception, including Guumon, Brent Nolasco, Rampage Toys, The Outer Space Men, & Grizli Atom.

PURCHASING INFORMATION

All pieces will be sold firstly in-person at the opening. Sales will be on a lottery basis, meaning that we will be giving out tickets to anyone interested in purchasing a piece starting at 6:00 pm when doors open. We will begin drawing tickets at 7:30pm and sales will be determined in order of numbers drawn. Tickets are limited to one per person.

ONLINE SALES

Any remaining pieces will be available online at cluttergallery.com on Monday, 13th of March. They will be firstly offered to subscribers of our Preview list, so look out for that email then.

Peter Kato Bedtime Bunnies Release at PIQ Grand Central on Feb 1

15 exclusive color Bedtime Bunnie release and designer signing at PIQ Grand Central Terminal Wed Feb 1, 7:00-8:30 PM

Cult toy designer Peter Kato will release fifteen exclusive color variations of his Bedtime Bunnie figures created exclusively for PIQ. These custom versions of his signature sleep walkers hold contrast colored hearts in their hands. Only available at PIQ Grand Central Terminal and PIQgifts.com. Read the interview with Peter at PIQgifts.com.

Come meet Peter on Feb 1 from 7:00-8:30 PM at PIQ and find out why the Bunnies are so sleepy. 

“For me, my goals were kept simple: make the toy your art.” Peter Kato

About Peter Kato

Peter Kato’s art toys are collected and obsessed over worldwide. Starting as an illustrator and comic book artist, he learned sculpting through his work with Cortes Studios in Brooklyn. Through traditional molding and digital design, Peter creates strong silhouettes and simple shapes that somehow speak to all of us. 

About PIQ

PIQ (pronounced “pick”) gift stores reflect the city that inspires them. Like New York, PIQ is unexpected, international, and a ready for a good time. With playful designs, witty books, irreverent novelties, collectable toys, and global treasures, everyone will find the gifts to make someone smile. PIQ is a division of the Sarut Group, with retail locations at Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center in New York

Indie Toys Ar Exhibition Opens Today in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Indie Toys Ar is a joint exhibition of Argentinian artists and designers who altogether share the same passion to make their own signature toys. A world of vinyl, resin, wood and fabric waiting for those out there who as kids couldn’t get enough of toys! 

Click here to check the FB event page for more info.

 

Artist Roster:

Bombermat - Caro de acá a la China - Cerrito - Circo - Dgph - Greenbag Toys - Hydra Toys - Kalaka Toys - Legion Toys - Luli Bunny - Patricio Oliver - Posibles Objetos - Trucho Toys 

Location:

Espacio Cabrera

Cabrera 3641, Buenos Aires 

Argentina

Boobotcher & Grizlli Atom Present Black Drove Show Aug 27 in Brooklyn

Presented by Bo Braden and Grizlli Atom, Black Drove is a first-of-its-kind vinyl and resin toy show that will take you on a compelling journey in Brooklyn, where a haunting dreamscape of art will await you!

Exhibiting works from over 40 vinyl and resin toy makers, Black Drove will open at 6PM EST on August 27th. Featured works will be available by raffle or upon request. Black Drove goodie bags also available to the first 10 guests to register for the raffle. All purchases will be done via Paypal ONLY!

• Hell yeah: Complimentary food and live music!
• Location: The Rosemont
• Address: 63 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
• Date: Saturday August 27th, 2016 
• Time: 6-9PM EST

Follow @blackdrove @grizlli_atom @boobotcher on Instagram for more info and surprises!!!

Please RSVP at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-drove-tickets-26868371021

KAWAII Art Show Kute as Fuh! at PIQ Grand Central July 17th

45 artists from around the globe will be participating in PIQ Products' next show at their NYC / Grand Central Terminal location. Opening night reception is Friday July 17th at 7PM. Be there!

KAWAII:

ka·waii

kəˈwī,ˈkäwīˌē/

adjective

adjective: kawaii

1. 1.

   (in the context of Japanese popular culture) cute.

   "she paints elephants that are extremely kawaii"

Mass Transition All City Style Show by 156ALLSTARZ at TUF Gallery June 20th

156ALLSTARZ show at TUF Gallery: Mass Transition

RSVP to tuf.gallery@gmail.com

Come through June 20th at 7PM:

TUF Gallery

208 East 73rd Street

New York, NY 10021

Derailed 2: Electric Boolagoo All City Style Custom Train Show by Cardboard Spaceship Opens Nov 1

On Saturday November 1, Cardboard Spaceship's newest custom All City Style train show will open at the Wootbear Gallery in San Francisco! If you're in SF, hop on over to the gallery to see a bunch of awesome custom ACS trains!

Wootbear Gallery

147 Clement Street

San Francisco, CA 94118

If you don't know what ACS trains are, check out the website here. Created and produced by Klim Kozinevich of Bigshot Toyworks. All City Style trains are 20" long blank halfsubway cars which are specifically designed to customize with markers or paint or sculpey, and hang on the wall. Each train, which has a flat back, comes with mounting hardware. Also included are rods to attach 2 ACS trains to each other back to back to create a full train car.

Foox interviewed in Creem about his New Money show

I had the distinct pleasure of attending the opening night party of Foox's New Money show at a hidden back bar in the ridiculously swank Beautique next to The Plaza and the Fifth Ave Apple store.

This was the first time in my life I was escorted into hidden lounge literally through the kitchen... One of those quintessentially New York "Baller Moments" you only see in movies.

When I tell you that Foox operates at the next level, this is why. 

Check his short but sweet interview in Creem Magazine here: 

http://creemmag.com/david-foox-new-money/

Vinyl Thoughts Debuts in NYC this Friday with Unmasked: Secret Identities & Hidden Desires

Come to Brooklyn's Bottleneck Gallery to attend the opening of the first NYC event thrown by the Vinyl Thoughts Nation: Unmasked: Secret Identities & Hidden Desires. Featuring an open, free bar (magic words), live art by RSIN and even a Kidrobot discount code for attendees, this promises to be an excellent event. Opens at 7PM on Friday April 18th.

Bottleneck Gallery

60 Broadway

Brooklyn, NY 11249

PIQ Opening at Grand Central Terminal, New York; Supporting Local Artists Like Jason Freeny

I cannot adequately describe to you how excited I am about the opening of the new PIQ store in Grand Central... I have been wanting to bring art toys to an uptown NYC shop myself for 9 years now... I just never had the capital to make that a reality. So when I found out (through my friend Jason Freeny's FB feed) that his products were being featured in a new shop in Grand Central, possibly the most convenient and accessible location in all of New York City, I was SO STOKED!

Now PIQ has contacted me to make a blog post about their shop. From the images they provided, it looks like they have an AMAZING selection of new and old vinyl art toys, from Freeny and JLED to NadaOne, Toy2R... next time you visit NYC, GO TO PIQ! I'm gonna visit as soon as I get back from vacation in early February.

THE SARUT GROUP, a leader in the gift industry, and widely known for their vibrant collection of eclectic gifts, has announced the roll out of their new retail store concept called PIQ.

The PIQ stores were first introduced in 2012 at Universal CityWalk, Orlando and Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The stores themselves, bold, bright with a very contemporary look, are replete with unique and unexpected items. PIQ features designer toys, focusing on vinyl collectibles, books, limited editions, and rare pieces from such names as Frank Kozik, Ron English and Buff Monster. Other gift items include games, chic home and kitchen accessories, nostalgic souvenirs, funky novelty items as well as rare pop culture finds. Partnerships with established and upcoming designers such as Jason Freeny, Robin Van Valkenburgh or established vendors like DKE comprise a major part of the PIQ brand and showcase the unique merchandise that PIQ brings to the marketplace. The first PIQ New York City store opened mid January 2014 in Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage.

PIQ Store in Grand Central Terminal
Shuttle Passage
89 E 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-0969
http://www.piqproducts.com/ 

Holy crap! They went BIG! Bigger than I could ever dream of launching Tenacious Toys... good for them!

Sub Urban Vinyl Grand (re) Opening in Waldwick, NJ April 20

Our friends at Sub Urban Vinyl are throwing a party on April 20th to celebrate the opening of their new location:

Sub Urban Vinyl

4 Frederick Street

Waldwick, NJ 07463

I happen to know that they've been hoarding a whole bunch of really popular vinyl toys while they made this transition- you WILL find things here that are completely sold out elsewhere!

I'm also teaming up with Sub Urban to throw a group custom show in late May based on The Loyal Subjects GI Joe Mini Figure Series- Sub Urban will be turned into a veritable GI Joe Emporium for an entire week. Expect GI Joe custom toys, prints, original artwork, t-shirts and more! Stay tuned for an artist roster.

TOUMA & FRIENDS 10th Anniversary Show open tonight at Munky King (L.A.)

Munky King and Japanese artist and character designer TOUMA are proud to present "TOUMA & Friends", a group art exhibition inspired by over 10 years of TOUMA's characters. After a brief hiatus from shows in the United States, Munky King welcomes TOUMA back for his anniversary.

In 2011, TOUMA reached his 10th anniversary but postponed celebrations due to the Tohoku-Kanto earthquake disaster. 2012 marks his official anniversary celebration. Artwork and exclusive items such as posters, prints, Pico Mao Cat keychains, and a Munky King exclusive SKUTTLE figure will be available to purchase by Munky King gallery and online. TOUMA will be in attendance at the reception tonight, July 21st 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Munky King Exclusive Skuttle figure

 

If you're in Los Angeles tonight and you want to attend, RSVP to the Facebook event by clicking here.

Street Artists Unite show at Dorian Grey Gallery June 27

Some people we know in this show: Cope2, Kid Lew, See One and Fumero are all local artists who I've worked with, hung out with, collaborated with or just been to their shows...

A new name to me- Screwtape- turns out to be a friend as well. He's the boyfriend of my friend Lis from college. I hear he's a talented stuntman (seriously) but i know for a fact he's a damn fine painter. Crazy talent in this show. Do not miss it.

Dorian Grey
437 E.9th Street, NYC
June 27, 6-8pm