In 2005,
Nakanari created the Crossover Show that was held at both the Gallery Nucleus in LA, as well as Rotofugi in Chicago. Following this in 2007, he, along with his partners in Me Llamo Jellyfish, developed “Project Vinyl,” a designer toy exhibit that debuted at the FX Show Toy and Comic Book Convention in Orlando, Florida. It was an exhibit for designer vinyl intended for those not aware of the growing popularity of this artistic movement. It was a great success thanks to the hard work of the crew, along with the assistance of Jamungo, DKE, Pop Cling and many artists who participated in a custom BUD show. Everyone working together made it the most unique and popular area of the FX Show. Later in 2007, Agi Agi Studios was formed with Nakanari and the other members of the group, Dave Quiles, Oni, and Spider. They worked together to make Nakanari’s Kaji Cube plush concept a reality, with the 4 artist versions debuting at their Bubble Pop Show in Orlando. In March of 2008, Nakanari and Dave Quiles showcased their imaginative works at a duo show called "Technobabble" at
myplasticheart in New York City. Nakanari, never content to stop innovating in 2008, has created a new brand called Mai Hiro with talented local artist, soujohn. The Mai-Hiro brand focuses on strong character design and illustration. Nakanari serves as project director with brand collaboration in toy design. Nakanari's goal is to continue to show freshness with his art work and design work.
He is currently finalizing designs and working with some production companies to bring his famous and often duplicated, “Spiki” character into 3 dimensions as a limited edition vinyl figure. He is working on some very special toys based on his trademark Misfits of
Nakanari line along with recently having submitted a design to Kidrobot for a Dunny after he was asked to do so. He had shows lined up for the rest of the year continuing well into 2009, with some special exclusive designs being planned for the major conventions. Also, he is working on a T-shirt line "project Kt Love" that features his characters interacting with the very beautiful Asian model, KT So. Be sure to keep an eye out for Nakanari’s upcoming releases, or you’ll be sure to miss out on something special.
Info about Spiki:Produced by
Kuso vinylReleasing date: early 2009
Fig is 8 inch tall
4 accessories(scarf, katana,2 shurikens)
6 articulation points, head, arm, head, bending tails
Package: Bento box
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These are from Hong Kong artist Danny Chan and have a release date of November 15, or should I say in most stores by that date...give or take. I really like the design of these and are some what of a breath of fresh air in the blind box mini-series world. These figures are 3" tall. Blind box - 9 basic + 1 rare...which is pictured below (Orange-Tiger-Pig) Theses are suggested to retail for around $5.50 each...so look for them at your local vinyl store!
I just got word from master customizer Phu that his boy SBTG will be releasing a 400% Be@rbrick with help from Royalefam. This collab with Medicom is the first ever Be@rbrick set and comes with both big and small versions of the toy, and there is also a set that includes a super limited T-shirt that is exclusive to this sale.
