Itay.G Silly Snakes and Crazy Sharks Halloween Version

This Thursday (November 3), up and comping toy artist Itay.G will be releasing a (fashionably late) Halloween/autumn editions of his resin cast and spray+acrylic painted Crazy Shark and Silly Snake. These thematic Frankenstein colorways (we like to call them Frankenshark and Frankensnake) are also equipped with actual screws and nails, giving them an even creepier touch.

 

The Crazy Sharks will go for $60 apiece while the Silly Snakes are $50 each, + $5 international shipping. Both will come in a stylized matching bag. A micro-run of only 2 pieces of each design will be sold on Itay. G's online store, where a live countdown will help you make sure you don't miss these bad-boys! Few last pieces of the artist's earlier colorways can also be purchased.

Clara Bergel Custom Vinyl Art Show at BuXa Tel Aviv

Happen to be in Tel Aviv this November? Make sure to stop for a drink at the recently renovated BuXa bar and art gallery and check out the awesome custom vinyl art by Clara Bergel.

Bergel's solo show, scheduled intentionally in proximity to Día de Muertos, will feature a collection of works inspired by her travels to Mexico, focused on Mexican card and skeletons. 

About 20 works will be up for sale starting the opening night, set to 7:00pm, November 12, 2016. The art will be displayed for three more weeks, into early early December. During opening night, the artist will also be customizing live at the BuXa, so whether you are a local vinyl collector or a tourist, this is an event you should not miss! 

The Artpin Collection: 2nd Pin by Nathan Hamill Teased

The enamel pin trend of the recent months seems to not have skipped any of the established art-toy producers, and we collectors get to enjoy new and affordable shiny designed items by our favorite artists. Our appreciation is even greater for indie productions, by collectors for collectors, such as The Artpin Collection. This project, curated and produced by Tel Aviv-based pin collector and toy artist Avri Rozen-Zvi, aims at releasing unique pins for all you avid art-toy collectors.

The teaser revealed here is for the second pin in the series, the Octopup by Nathan Hamill, to be available soon at Rotofugi and possibly other vendors.  The design already makes us imagine an ocean-green sofubi colorway of the famous toy. Limited to 125 pieces, at a size of 1.25'', these will go for $12 a pop. 

While waiting for the release, a first pin in the project, Swanicorn & Panda, a unique combination of artwork by Daniel Fleres and Podgy Panda dropped earlier this year exclusively via Rotofugi, is already available for purchase here.