This website is about any and everything that sparks the creative genius in all of us. By profession I am a Graphic Designer, and enjoy all aspects of design. From traditional to urban from resin to vinyl, these are all great mediums and deserve to be explored. On top of that everything from music to movies from guns to graffiti.
Gallery 1AM in San Francisco and DrilOne are the host of an amazing custom toy show titled “Into the Darkness”. This great show is featuring over 60 different artists from all over the world, including US, UK, Japan, Latin America, and Canada. All of these artists took a stab at what they saw as fitting to really recreate that darkness feel. This show will run from June 5th to July 3rd.You have got to CLICK HERE to see an awesome time lapse of the show setup, as well as watch the sideshow above to see some of the RAD entries!!!
Artist’s Include:
64 Colors, ADDEccenteric, Aeirsick, Albert Art, AttemptedArtistry, Ayleen Gaspar, Boompooper, brainstrikers, ARTDENKA, Brian Colin, BrownKidd, Bryan Collins Catherine J. Cruz, Collin David, Cris Rose, D-LuX, DrilOne, Flyin Bear, George Gaspar, Hariken, InfamousAdam, Jenny Wolf, Jon Paul, Kaiser, KaroGaro, Kat Brunnegraff, Keith Poon, Kel7alpha, Kelly Vetter, Leecifer, Leonard Amaral, Lily Black, Lunabee, Lysol, Max Bare, MeSmithy, Mike Maraldo, Nathan Lumm, Nerviswr3k, OsirisOrion, Patrick Francisco, Phoneticontrol, Pretty Poopie, RazhoR, REdYOdA, rustedhalo, Three, TIBONG, Trevor, LouPimentel and Zammit.
This opening exhibition is Friday June 5th, 2009 from 6-10pm. Openings of shows are always great because you will get some of the artists there, and they are all so kind! Most will give out free sketches talk about their pieces of art and are just good company! Please note that this event is free and open to all ages. Music provided by Don Kainoa, Spinnerty, and Bozak Beverages provided while supplies last.
Also to note Gallery 1AM did an awesome interview with Dril HERE, and it is a must read. Dril has been an amazing currator first with his IWG custom show and now with this one, it is going to be great to see what he takes on next, really looking forward to it!
Silent Stage is proud to launch the apparel line with a new Angry Woebots shirt design. Limited to just 50 made worldwide & silk screened on 100% cotton Alstyle Apparel (AAA) shirt. Also, as a bonus, each shirt comes with it's own small original sketch by Angry Woebots. This design features four Woebots Panda's across the front & logo's down the back (PFOM blue printed on black).
These will be dropping Friday, June 5th at 11:30 Pacific Standard Time in the Apparel Section of their shop. They are taking pre-orders up to 50, then sales will be cut off. They are offering sizes Men's Small all the way up through Men's 3X-Large retailing for $25 each. These are pre-orders and so please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.
Patch Together has teamed up with OKKLE, the amazing UK artist well known for his outstanding customs to bring you one of his characters known as "SKONK". These awesome creations are 6" and made of resin. As of right now they are available only through stores and wholesale, and if enough are ordered then this will go into production!
Here is the story of the "Skonk"
"The Skonk is a rather unfortunate creature, it's closest cousin is the skunk, a creature known for it's ability to project a foul odour onto it's enemy.The Skonk however is unable to control it's foul odour, instead it constantly seeps out from it's tail, so much so that over the years it starts to condense and coat the hairs on the end of it's tail and slowly form a thick gooey liquid coating. This goo is incredibly sticky and near impossible to remove once stuck to anything. Skonks live in burrows in woodlands or grassy plains. Their burrows are easy to spot due to the terrible odour permeating from them and mounds of berry skins and nut shells scattered around."
Brian Castleforte aka Nicebunny waved his magic wand and did up some papercraft for Mike Franco of Wizard Sleeve Toys. This awesome little guy is based off the WST logo and character, and will make it's way into any orders placed through WTS online! If you think this is rad, keep your eyes peeled because Mr. Franco has some AMAZING things planned with this character.
In an effort to empty out his studio and in light of the current economy Motorbot will be raffling off some of the leftover customs he has lying around. Each ticket will cost only $5 and the number of tickets available will vary with each figure.
First up is a member of the mutant army. He stands about 6 inches tall. 14 tickets available. You can buy as many tickets as you want. Just post a comment when you buy one. Tickets can be purchased by sending cash to info@motorbot.net. Once he’s gone he will toss another toy on the block!
MPHLabs is working with artist Lou Pimentel to bring one of his custom creations to life, and by Life I mean into full production. Posted up on VPEast is a teaser shot of what is to come, which looks great! This did not satisfy me enough though... and I know this was based off a custom that Lou made titled Cranston Fellows Jr, which was an 8"Qee egg, so I did some sleuthing, and if my speculation is correct, the production piece should look something like what I made HERE. Now keep in mind this is just speculation, and the picture posted below was doctored by me, but this is alot of fun. Click through for more pics, and I will keep you updated as soon as I get more info!
So tell me, how did I do, do you all think this is what will soon be made a production piece, I sure hope so, not only because this will be a rad figure, but because Lou is an awesome dude, and he deserves this without a doubt! Below is a picture of the custom that Lou created, and he took this picture a while back, and this custom is what I created the mock picture above from! Go Lou Go!
Frank Kozik has done it again with his latest bronze edition MechaNana. Part "steampunk" and part "kaiju" this piece is a reinterpretation of the classic pop art banana icon. When asked to describe this piece Kozik just shrugged and said it was a "marital aide"... go figure! Hahah, oh Frank you make us all blush!
These are extremely limited to only 22 pieces and 2 APs these should sell out quickly like the classic Beethoven bronze which now fetch over $5k. These are 10 inches long and 6" tall and wide. Photo is a mock up and final piece might vary a bit. (should look better!) These are going to retail for around $2000-$2500, so keep your eyes open once they drop!
Info from the very great, and amazing DKE Toys. For Wholesale Inquiries about this awesome product please contact www.dketoys.com.
This rad little custom by James yeah? based off of Okkle's original resin birdlett titled "The lesser spotted Birdlett" turned out super clean, and really plays off the origional sculpt that Okkle created. James says that this bird "is a quite common British bird, Mainly seen hanging around birdhouses in the late summer evenings sexually harassing lady lesser spotted birdletts." Oh and one more thing to add, "The lesser spotted Birdlett's" diet consists mainly of worms and bill oddie branded bird food... hehehe! Turned out great man!
Well, I meant to post this up on Tuesday, but got behind on my site... as usual, but THESE ARE AWESOME!!! The great creators of Marshall Mashumaro and the evil(more like kind) geniuses behind 64Colors Eric and Laura did up some custom hand painted "Toasted Mellows" for the release and signing at Rotofugi this past weekend. These we randomly placed in the events goodie-bags for some unsuspecting attendees, who I presume were pleasantly surprised when they opened to see this amazing custom staring at them! these turned out so great, and i am hoping they do a run of these... SIGN ME UP!
Straight from the Toybreak news room... check out a new Jason action figure from Mezco, Zodac from Mattel, some Botcon coverage and more with special guests Slick McFavorite and Mrs. McFavorite from OpenYourToys.com! Break out the Vegemite and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
Abraham Obama Bust Contest - 16" gold version Abraham Obama Bust by Ron English, limited to 50 pieces, $200, brought to you by 3DRetro.com - to enter, head over to the forum and post a picture of yourself dressed up as your favorite president - be creative and submit a photo, drawing, photoshoped image, etc! - deadline is June 17th
Toy Break MP3 - use the "mp3" link above to download just the audio from this episode
News
Lake Monster - by Chris Ryniak, Squibbles Ink, & Rotofugi - green and blue Big Muscamoot Seaweed Version releasing June 5th at Rotofugi in Chicago and later that day at Rotofugi.com - no price yet
Reviews
Optimus Prime - by Hasbro - 3" Cybertron Collection
Dragon Scout Release Party - for Amanda Visell's vinyl Dragon Scout (comes with bonus girl and fire and is available in Green girl eater version for $65 limited to 600 pieces or Blue boy eater limited to 300 pieces for $75) at the Switcheroo Workshop in Pasadena, CA on June 6th from 7 to 10 pm
The Study - group show featuring the work of Doktor A, Steve Cvinar, Dave Pressler, and Johnny Yanok with paintings, ink & charcoal drawings, and sculpture work at Rivet Gallery in Columbus, OH from June 6th to June 30
Mid-City Arts is proud to present a live painting event and exhibit opening featuring two of Los Angeles’ most respected graffiti artists: Retna and The Mac. The opening event takes place Sunday June 7th 12pm – 6pm at 33Third. The art exhibit will be on display in the adjoining Mid-City Arts gallery, which recently hosted the first ever gallery exhibit from Chaka, LA’s most infamous graffiti writer.
Posted above is the "Halo" edition Cheshire Cat from Span of Sunset. Designed to appeal to traditional vinyl toy collectors, Disneyana collectors, as well as baseball fans. It takes one of the most iconic characters from Disney's Alice in Wonderland, and re-imagines him with a new red and white color scheme that's sure to get the attention of local Los Angeles area baseball fans. Special attention went into the box for the Cheshire Cat, it features alternating red and dark red stripes, and as you open the box the Cheshire Cat's famous smile and eyes appear. Each cat is approx 7.5" in size.
The "Halo" Cheshire Cat is a Chuckwa exclusive. If you're not familiar with Chuckwa, they are a boutique toy store in Fullerton CA. specializing in urban vinyl with a dedicated gallery space that hosts monthly shows. The "Halo" Cheshire Cat is available both in-store and on our website (chuckwa.com).
Chuckwa 2453 E Chapman Ave (Chapman & State College) Fullerton, CA 92831 714-441-0801
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