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.
So... since were on the subject of Super 7... I thought I would also mention just this little ol event that is happening this Saturday as well, you know the release of just another Star Wars figure... but, THIS THING IS HUGE, and the event is going to be even HUG'ER (I know, I know not a word). The time has finally come for the official release party of the SUPER SHOGUN STORMTROOPER, which has been in the works for many years and finally brought to life by Brian Flynn of Super 7. This figure is a limited edition of only 1200 pieces, and is based on the vintage style Japanese Jumbo Machinders... and just like those old school figure this beat is 24" tall and includes a blaster rifle and a spring loaded explosive fist. To get a better look at this figure, Justin of Fresh like Coconut posted up an awesome unboxing video!
This event is going down on Saturday, June 12th, 2010 with the doors opening at 6:00pm, and be sure to arrive early, as the first 100 people thorough the door will be given a unique Star Wars themed collectible, which will act as your raffle ticket. A random drawing later in the evening will award a prize package including one of the SUPER SHOGUN figures – a $299 value! Come on out to either buy one, or try your luck at winning one!
Super7 Store 1628 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Super7 Florida is having one massively amazing show featuring the top notch work from Rich Montanari Jr. aka LASH of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore . This show titled " Grinning Death" is not only going to feature amazing custom pieces like that rad custom Ooze bat above, but Rich is bringing the hammer down by revealing a TON of his own custom Sludge Demons... I mean holy smokes, look at all of those. I really do enjoy this figure alot and have not seen a paint scheme on them I have not liked! Each piece will be available for purchase at the show, and will come with a special signed and numbered header card and limited edition poster.
This show is going to kick off at 7 P.M. with LASH being on hand for a special meet and greet and signing session to be followed at 8 P.M. There will be fun, food, and games so be prepared to last throughout the night. All the pieces that don;t move at the show opening will be made available for sale in their webstore HERE immediately following the show. Also... keep an eye on their twitter feed for up to the minute details on the exact time this will happen.
[AAB PRESS]Art Asylum Boston is pleased to announce "Inferno" a limited edition Fine Art Glicee' print named after the book. Each print is signed & numbered by both the artist Dave Kinsey & the Author Todd Riemer. This is the first time Kinsey has lent his art to Adorne the book cover of a top selling author such as Riemer. This print is amazing in person and consists of all the usual elements found in a Kinsey print with no exception to quality. The print measures 18" x 24" and is very limited to an edition of only 50 pieces. To purchase one of these limited edition fine art prints you can visit: www.toddriemer.com pick one up now before they are gone!
Just posted up via the Toy2R Facebook page is an awesome du set to drop at this years Taipei Toy Festival on July 8th, 2010. Toy2R will be releasing 48 pcs of a special edition of the 10" Toyer Z Figure, and as you can see from the pic above you have a crack at the Toyer Z and Toyer Enemy. These are looking extremely slick, I especially like that silver-black finish to them and can only image it looks way better in person! As some may remember HERE Kozik designed these figures and the OG ones were released last October... the design and color scheme on those were really nice as well. I guess I just enjoy the whole Mech/Kaiju look!
Jon Paul Kaiser continues to absolutely slay it in the custom arena, and the proof is the pudding with his most recent piece... the 10" MADL Stormtrooper-styled Samurai he completed as a replacement piece for one that he did last year which unfortunately got lost in the post and never arrived... so someone out there is lucky! Jon Paul states that the writing on the back is "JPK" in Aurebesh, the Galactic writing system in Star Wars, AWESOME. It's always a pleasure to see his customs, and I hope you all get the same joy I do. Star Wars geeks unite!
MCA / Evil Design has teamed up with LTD Tee is present out second box set collaboration entitled Trash Clops Punk! As always this box set is available for only one week only, exclusively at www.ltdtee.net from June 7th until June 14th. MSRP for this product is $29.99 and their shirts come in both men’s and women’s sizes. As an added bonus for SpankyStokes.com readers you can also use discount code save10 to get 10% off! MCA has also been gracious enough to give out some Evil Ape Qee's by Toy2R, so they will be inserting these in packages on a first come, first serve basis until they run out! So head on over HERE now and pick it up today!
Leecifer recently had the pleasure of collaborating w/ Bob Conge of Plaseebo on a really cool piece that was first seen at Dragatomi's "Not Vinyl" show. This custom “Bank America” figure was modified from it's original shape by Leecifer by adding a large set of antlers along with hanging money and the very noticeable Leecifer paint job! Leecifer goes on to add: "The intent being that, much like Jeffery Jones late 70’s piece (“Belling the Slayer”) where upon young virginal women where able to approach a physical manifestation of an antlered grim reaper and attach bells to it’s large rack so that it’s intended victims might have some warning as the chiming of the bells would herald it’s arrival, so too is it w/ our piece. In this case the bells being replaced w/ the tinkling coins and whisper of paper money alerting those in it’s path that financial ruin is upon them, all finished in my signature paint style. Sadly neither Bob nor I could pass as young, nubile, attractive women, but the “Bank American Belled Slayer” works very well none-the-less as a striking piece of art and a reminder to keep an eye on the activities of our financial institutions and the dubious intents of their corporate royalty. The piece is now in the neighborhood of 12” long x 11” high x 8” wide." If any of you are interested in picking this up hit up Leecifer via Leecifer@leecifer.com for pricing info!
The Poster Cause Project just announced it's latest release this time coming from artist Ryan Crippen aka Reactor88. This design style is very familiar to fans of Reactor88's as he is well known for his totem-esc shapes and patterns. This print measures 11"x14" and is limited to 50 pieces for $20 a pop... and just like all the other releases through the Poster Cause Project... all proceeds go to the artists choice of charity, and Ryan chose the ASPCA.
Unable to make it out to GRLA's most recent exhibition of amazing works from Yukinori Dehara "The Jizo" solo show, but wanna get ahold of what's left from the event... well your in luck because it's been posted online HERE, and ready for your purchasing pleasure!
[Toy2R PRESS]Toy2R proudly waves the checkered flag as the third 2.5″ Qee in the exclusive Target Collection is now available! The Racer Target Dog Qee is available exclusively through the online Target Company Store while supplies last for only $7.99 each! Toy2R began working with Target to develop company specific designs exclusively for the Target Company Store. The first release was the iconic Target Dog Employee Qee, shortly followed by the now sold out abstract designer style! For 2 years, Toy2R has had the honor of creating limited production runs of Target inspired Qees aimed directly at the core Target collector. Qee Collectors and Designer Toy Fans should consider snapping these speedsters up as they won’t last long!
We just received a great video of Camilla d'Errico's opening night of her new solo show titled “Il Codice d’Errico” which happened overseas at Mondo Bizzarro Gallery in Rome. This went down last Saturday, June 5th and feature an ton of new works from Camilla. The video does a great job of showcasing all the works in a gallery setting and really gives us an inside look of how AMAZING her framed pieces turned out. For anyone who would like to purchase one of the paintings, please contact the gallery: Mondo Bizzarro Arte Contemporanea via info@mondobizzarrogallery.com and be sure to also visit Camilla's site HERE to stay up to date on all happenings in the world-d'Errico!
Join The toy Break crew and Sarah Jo while they chat about the upcoming Vader Project, Black Gloss Shiitake, some viewer contributions, and much more! Top your tiny tacos with your favorite condiments and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
The Krakit / Idle Contest Winner - Thank you to everyone for participating and an extra big thanks to Daniel for creating a custom Maneki Tora for the winner!
Half Dead Fred Contest - brought to you by ZombiesAndToys.com - this bust was available over at their site for $45, but is sold out - post your favorite zombie type thing in the contest section of the forum - deadline is June 23
Toy Break Logo Contest - post your logos in the contest section on the forum and you could win our undying appreciation and probably another surprise prize - please note that by posting a logo, you are consenting to our use of said logo on our website, for advertising purposes, potentially on merchandise in the future, etc. - deadline is TBD
The Vader Project - order the 200 page catalog, get the details on the L.A. appareance, and don't miss your last chance to see 100 custom Vader helmets!
Freeman's Auction - sign up to join in the fun of the Vader auction!
News
DC Comics Mez-Itz Line - Mezco recently signed with Warner Bros. to create DC Comics Mez-Itz starting with Batman and Joker at SDCC
Wild Grinders Action Figures - by Mattel - Moonscoop has appointed Mattel to develop action figures based on Wild Grinder, the new animated series coming in 2011 from Rob Dyrdek
Graffiti Spray Can App - by Phetus of Elite Gudz - free app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad - recent update includes NEW TOOLS (Camera Support, Import Backgrounds from photo albums), INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS (Streamlined Background Interface), NEW FEATURES (Background pack featuring the UK, Canada, Luxembourg, Paris, Mexico and Greece), PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS (Enhanced Memory Caching) - check it out in the iTunes app store
Toy-junkies.com - a new UK based designer toy blog - check it out and send any submissions to info@designer-toys.co.uk
Starfleet IWG - by Rocket World - combining the Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo wtih Star Trek, this series of 7.5" figures each come with their own phaser, tricorder, communicator, and Tribble - limited to 300 pieces, the figures will be $50 each with a SDCC deal including all three figures for $100
Munny Munth - Kidrobot and select retailers are offering a buy one get one free deal on 7" Munnys
Black Gloss Shiitake - by Erick Scarecrow of ESC Toy - 3" hand painted resin figure limited to 100 pieces
Events
The Vader Project - last chance to see 100 custom Darth Vader helmets before they leave for auction! Show is at 6812 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA with opening party June 11th (DJs The Crystal Pharaoh and The Sucklord) and the show runs from June 12 to 20 with a catalog signing with over 20 artists on June 12th at 2 pm
Kaiju Big Battel - live monster mayhem will be taking place after Wizard World Philly on June 12th
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