Darren Clegg's Ghost Squadron Storms Collect & Display 13.2.15

Darren Clegg shares with us two new 4" Munny, sculpted and hand painted, coming to Collect & Display 13.02.2015. Titled Ghost Squadron #1 and #2, these pieces take influence from the Japanese flag and emblem, giving them a warrior-like appearance. I particularly like the detail of the sun on the shoulder plate, inverted from #1 to #2, appearing to be the Rising Sun and Setting Sun.

These pieces will be available individually for £60ea on 13.02.2015 here on Collect & Display. For more of Darren's work, you can follow @darrenclegg on Instagram.

-Tasha Zimich

Can You Stand On Your Head? Tasha Zimich Cheshire Cat Trikky for Kidrobot SF

Can you stand on your head? Maybe not quite like Cheshire Cat can. 

Inspired by one of my favourite creepy characters, I made some slight modifications for this 7" Trikky to do the job a little more elegantly; shortened neck peg with embedded magnets, and fabric bottoms on the feet. "Can You Stand On Your Head" is part of Kidrobot San Francisco's Hello Trikky Exhibition, opening this Friday October 3.

He's a little cute, a little creepy, and a little of what nightmares are made of. The Mome Raths join the party from out of Chesh's ears, and around back, his teeth become ace of hearts playing cards. If you're in the San Francisco area for October 3rd, swing through the opening at Kidrobot San Francisco's storefront location.

-Tasha Zimich

Your "Leading Artists" Deserve More Accurate Representation

Puffpipes.ca Boast Industry Leading Artists

This ad published 18/09/2014 in the Vancouver (BC) paper was brought to my attention by fine artist Camilla- long time friend to the Designer Toy industry, exemplifying the care we as a community have for each other. Designer Toys is a small, tightly-knit community.

21/09/2014 With the availability of more accurate information, some clarification is needed.

Puffpipes (.ca) are toting an advertisement depicting an un-credited glass sculpture, and pipe. It's not difficult to identify the form of the hand-blown glass sculpture is derivative, and even a reproduction of, the Kidrobot Munny and Bot platform- two of Kidrobot's most internationally recognized product lines.

Kidrobot Munny

Kidrobot Bot Mascot

What's not immediately visible in the advertisement would be the artist(s) responsible for a piece Puffpipes.ca boast as a representation of their industry's creative leaders. I take issue with Puffpipes.ca 's portrayal of an unspecified reproduction of a designer toy form, as a reflection on their industry, without appropriate context. It gives the impression that Puffpipes.ca would have readers believe these designs are singular to their product lineups, and wholly original to the "industry leading artists" whose work they represent and sell.

The originating artists Coyle & Slinger are fully transparent about the origins of their works, and their relationships to Kidrobot.

Coyle Condenser's Glass Munny Work, Photographed by Toto

When this information is withheld from distributor's advertisements, website, social media & informational outlets, it muddies responsible advertising practice. Artists distributing through retailers like Puffpipes.ca may be wary of the efficacy of the promotion they may receive, or the communication of their practice.

You can find more of Coyle Condenser's hand-made glass sculpture work here, and through Photographer @glassotaku on Instagram.

Yours sincerely,

-Tasha Zimich

Latest One-Eyed Girl works for Clutter Gallery's Color Theory Exhibition

On September 13th, 2014, Clutter Gallery opened a group exhibition called "Color Theory",featuring colorful artist works from all around the world. Artist One-Eyed Girl, Kasey Tararuj, offered up 5 unique and colorful pieces for the show. First up is a custom Raaar and micro munnyworld pair of figures called Dorkosaurus "Dorko" Rex and Neandersloth. "Dorko" is the pet of Neandersloth. This pair of customs are available through the Clutter Gallery webstore for $300 plus shipping.

Bizmo and Buddy is another pair of customs, created from a 7" Munny and Micro Munny. Featuring One-Eyed Girls unique style and sculpting, this pair of figures work well together, with the colors of Buddy tying in nicely with Bizmo. This pair is available for $300 plus shipping through the Clutter Gallery Store.

Camo Cameron is a silly One-Eyed Girl chameleon character made using a 4" Foomi. Chameleons are awesome and Camo Cameron is not only a silly chameleon but is also a nice representation of One-Eyed Girl's style. This piece is available for $175 plus shipping through the Clutter Gallery online store.

The last two pieces from One-Eyed Girl is a chubby hummingbird named Neddy Needlenose and a carousel horse named Porcey the Horsie. Neddy Needlenose is a custom 4" Rooz figure, available for $175 plus shipping through Clutter Gallery. Porcey the Horsie is a custom Tokidoki Unicorno figure, available for $200 plus shipping. All of One-Eyed Girls pieces are a great representation of creating a character/figure in her own unique style. Camo Cameron is not only a Chameleon, but a One-Eyed Girl chameleon. It's nice to see One-Eyed Girl's unique take on each of these figures, especially since all of them feature a ton of sculpting work and paint application. Be sure to check out the Color Theory group show online through Clutter Gallery, or stop by the actual gallery if in the area.

 - Mark-Anthony

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First Annual Back to School MunnyWorld Show opens September 13

SubUrban Vinyl presents their 1st annual back to School Munny World show. What better way to end the summer fun with a back to school event using the most recognized customizable Kidrobot Munny World Platforms? The Show preview will be sent out to their email list subscribers on Sept 13 at 2PM EST This event will take place on Saturday September 13 2014 from 6-9pm in the Suburban Vinyl gallery at 4 Frederick St in Waldwick NJ

Professorrix Please Paint More Toys

Instagram is super awesome, because not only do I not get solicited weight loss pills and housecleaning services in my feed all day, but I also find really cool creative folks- often with the help of other really cool creative folks. Sculptor @KevinPasko made me aware that painter @professorrix Aaron Rix would do well to paint more toys for us to enjoy.

Aaron is no stranger to painting, though this is the first time he's applied his skills and ideas to a vinyl toy- and it's beautiful. This Egyptian themed Kidrobot Trikky, titled "Jeweled Mummy Mau", looks like it should be behind glass in a collection of ancient artifacts.

If you're looking for a special custom addition to your collection, you can find Aaron at aaron.rix@gmail.com or follow along on Instagram @professorrix

-Tasha Zimich

Hugh Rose has crafted a beautiful collection of world travelers, who have navigated the high seas and airways from London, to Australia, and back again. These 4" Munny have been sculpted on to extend their arms and legs, and stand approximately 5"tall.

These handsome pieces are available for £100 ea by emailing hello@hughrose.co.uk to determine shipping cost.

-Tasha Zimich

One Eyed Girl at Popzilla Gallery PopCade

Kasey "One Eyed Girl" Tararuj has 2 pieces on exhibition with Popzilla Gallery's POPcade exhibition - Popular video game characters being the theme.

"Bowsy", pictured above, is a custom sculpted and painted 4" Kidrobot Bub, available for $175 here.

And a mixed media 3D-sculpted painting "Piranha Pipe Invasion" listed for $225 here.

New Works from Carson Catlin Lolligag, Labbit and More

Carson Catlin has been cutting it up- the vinyl that is, and shares with us new pieces for upcoming shows. Carson contributes "Reticu-lloli", pictured above and below,  for Toy Art Gallery's Vive La Lolligag. Reticu-Lloli has an antiqued finish, making the darker shadowed areas of many smaller cuts stand out. Reticu-Lloli will be available through Toy Art Gallery for $200, inquire info@toyartgallery.com for purchase.

Carson also contributes "RWB" - red, white & black Munny to Menace Inc. Studio's Childish Playthings. Red, white & black is a colour palette Carson shows interest in continuing to explore, and with each colour having unique emotional or thematic connotations, I'm interested to see where Carson takes it.

Carson also shares with us a commissioned piece recently completed. "Cadela Metal" was completed over the course of 8-9 months, and incorporates copper wire.

For more of Carson's work, follow his Facebook and Instagram @carsoncatlin 

-Tasha Zimich

SekureD Invades Kidrobot

Sekure D has been busy plotting a takeover! Ok, well it's not so much a takeover since he was invited, but, Sekure D's abstracted mechanized & graphic graffiti-inspired customs are taking Kidrobot locations and online store by storm.

Coming soon to Kidrobot dot com and in-store locations; NYC, Bolder, LA and SF are new release series between 2-5 custom Munnyworld pieces sized 4"and 7". Each piece is individual and unique, one-of-a-kind, so be sure to snap up your favourite before someone else does.

For more pictures and release details see Kidrobot's Announcement, and Kidrobot.com 

Keep up-to-date with SekureD's new artworks, projects and announcements through Facebook or Instagram @sekured

-Tasha Zimich

Welcome to Nemori! From Cris Rose and Lunabee

Cris Rose and Lunabee introduce us to the fanciful world of Nemori- a joint creative effort with both artists coming together to share new pieces with a unique character style. Each art release of customs, resin pieces or prints reveals a new part of the world of Nemori.

So far the world of Nemori has opened up 2 families of creatures; the Brightfield Bunnies and Burntwood Bears. Each miniature series on 3" Dunny or Micro Munny platform is hand-painted 1/1 with a unique character design and name. Find your little piece of Nemori to take home here.

 

 

-Tasha Zimich

Mike Fudge takes over Kidrobot!

Amazing customs from Mike Fudge for Kidrobot...

Toy Drop.... ? Here are the toys I made for Kidrobot L.A.

My set of toys shipped to NYC and are on display at the Kidrobot NYC location.

MIAMI set got pretty colorful

San Francisco Toy line up has the Forest Yogi and Tonto the Brave. Miss you guys already.

Last one Boulder toy line up I made has some of my personal favorites in the set. 

Follow Mike Fudge here:
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 - Don P

Reticulated Munnyworld series by Carson Catlin drops tomorrow

 Carson Catlin has blessed us with an amazing series of customs: the Reticulated Munnyworld series features on of each of Kidrobot's 7 Munnyworld 4-inch characters, each hand-carved by Carson and then painted. Each figure will be $125. This series will be released on August 8th at 9pm EST on our Carson Catlin page. Set your calendar! Click through for more pics of each piece.