HAPPY FRIDAY... and you know what that means... time for another awesome giveaway on SS.comas we love Fridays, heck we even call em' Free Goodie Fridays! Today we have a very special giveaway, in fact this is our first giveaway that features some sweet technology that not only doubles a a vinyl toy but as a speaker... what am I talking about, well the
SkullyBoom of course :-) We reviewed this awesome portable sound system
HERE a little while back, and we thoroughly impressed with how great it sounded and want YOU to experience that as well... oh an as an added bonus the winner also will receive a GID DIY Skully figure, which is itchin to be customized!
How do you win I assume your asking... all you need to do is first off follow
SkullyBoom on Twitter
HERE then leave a comment in this post below stating who your favorite music group/band/person/artist is... so simple! You can also earn ONE additional entry by using your twitter account and entering this text "
Win a SkullyBoom portable speaker system at SpankyStokes.com http://bit.ly/aj3O6c thanks to @skullyboom #SKUSS PLS RT to enter!" You can just copy and paste the above quoted text, without the quotes of course :-) Good luck to all, and thanks so much to Lief from SkullyBoom for creating such an awesome product. For more info visit the website
HERE, and prepare to be blown away!
*******UPDATE********
After a whole slew of entries we had to pick one winner and after doing it totally random via
Random.org...
Eatmoretoys reined victorious and has an awesome SkullyBoom and DIY Skully on it's way to a new home! Thanks to all who played and don't forget that next weekend is Dcon... I have SOOOOOO much free stuff to giveaway it's not even funny! See you there!
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Tonight we are gettting some exclusive shots of the calm before the storm that is about to go down tomorrow in Sacramento as artist
Christopher Lee is all setup for the opening of his solo show at
Dragatomi. Titled "The Beast is Back (
in SAC)" this show features TONS of new works by this illustrator extraordinaire, and holy smokes these pieces are phenomenal! I am absolutely in love with the cartoon character illustrations... and each print is only $5-$10... WOW!
Wanna see this stuff up close, check out the preview list
HERE, which gives you the opportunity to own some of these pieces from afar before the show even opens! If you're in or around the Sacramento area, stop on by and check out all the new work tomorrow night at 7pm! However, if you can't make it, don't worry the show runs until December 4th.
Dragatomi2317 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
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Scott Wilkowski just passed along some awesome news about a new figure that he has been working on with artist
Brian Ralph to bring one of his many sketches of his figure titled "Green Death" to life... and so it begins! Dropping on November 13, 2010 at 12pm CST this figure designed by Brian Ralph, sculpted and cast by Scott Wilkowski is going to be released in multiple colorways including a very limited edition painted up by
Paul Kaiju!
This figure stands 2.75” tall and is made of resin, and each one comes packaged with a hand screenprinted poster by
Brian Ralph. The versions being released are as follows:
(x10) Original Green, and (x1) Green w/ Purple head, (x1) Translucent Dark Green, (x1) Dark Green w/ Green head, (x1) Green w/ Florescent Yellow head, (x1) Green w/ Dark Green head, (x1) Florescent Yellow w/ Green head, (x1) Translucent Dark Green w/ GID head... all versions mentioned above
will retail for $20! The special Paul Kaiju versions
will retail for $45 and include:
(x2) Pink w/ Green, (x2) Red w/ Black, and (x3) Pearl w/ Purple.
If interested in any of these, please email
range@waxbeanstudio.com to place order. Specify which figure you would like and your shipping address, and ScottI will email you back with confirmation and instructions on how to complete the order. Orders will be taken in the order in which they are received. Please give a second choice when ordering in case your first choice is sold out.
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Bob Conge from
Plaseebo has teamed up in another epic collaborative effort with artist and customizer
Motorbot to bring us some really cool "Steampunk" Skulloctopus'! This limited edition run of
only 10 pieces was done on Plaseebo's clear vinyl Skulloctopus figure and Motorbot added the finishing touches with antiqued silver with copper details and each one features clear windows, swirled glass eyes and as always... an internal color changing motion activated LED unit. These will be up for grabs on Tuesday, November 16th via the Plaseebo online store
HERE for $110 each. Great looking figure you guys!
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Not to be outdone by the new
Fire Robo release...
Gargamel and
Le Merde have teamed up once again to release yet another sweet figure. The clear vinyl "
Zagarad" stands a menacing 3" tall and has hints of blue and green spray to match the mini Zagaron that was release during SDCC 2009! This is also dropping via Super7 online
HERE and retail outlets at 11am PST Saturday, November 13th for only $30.
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Dropping this Saturday, November 13th, is
Jeremy Whiteaker's latest colorway of his robotic rescue machine, the "Fire Robo". This great looking clean green vinyl figure pays homage to the original clear green vinyl Lotte give-away Popy King Joe. Look for these to release at 11am PST via in-store and
online at Super 7 for only $30.
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[PRESS] San Francisco-based artist,
Frank Kozik, teams up with Kidrobot and Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to re-imagine Japan’s coolest cat. "
The Empress" wicked in red and flashing fangs, forked feet and devilish horns, comes with appropriately malevolent accessories – a pitchfork and a spider sidekick. She retails for $39.95 will be available via
Kidrobot.com and select retailers starting December 2.
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The HUGE upcoming
Sketchbot #2 show is quickly approaching, and in fact we are one week away! To get you excited for the show, which is hosted by
Munky King, Steve Talkowski curator of the show and creator of the Sketchbot figure has put together a set of teaser images featuring:
MAp-MAp, Euralis Weekes, Yoshii, David Lanham, J★RYU, A Little Stranger, Mr Munk, Lunartik, Mike Bell, Mike Slobot, Chris Ryniak, and Jim Bradshaw. Stay tuned as there are over 75 artists in this show... meaning there will be a ton more teasers to follow :-)
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Toy Art Gallery continues on their roll of amazing shows, putting all the focus on toys and how this medium is art in every sense of the word. On November 12th, they are proud to be playing host to yet another amazing show, this time however unlike their other shows that featured many artists, this is a solo show by French artist Marion Tanguy, better known as
Tan-Ki. Showing for his first time in Los Angeles, Tan-Ki will be showcasing many of his custom creations, along with his very own original figure the "Kitoy", a stout little fellow that has had almost everything imaginable suspended in body at one time or another! “
When Birds Sing The Song Of The Clouds” is the title of this upcoming show (
preview is posted HERE), and I had the opportunity to interview Marion about his journey from where his art began all the way up to this most recent show... so sit back and enjoy! Hit the jump to read the full interview.
1. First and foremost Marion, tell us a little about yourself, your life, and how did you become so involved in the arts.
I am a boy of 33 years, father of 2 little guys Mael and Ilan (7 years and 4 years). I live in a small town Brest in Brittany while to the west of France. My main activity is the graphics and web design that I practice for three years as a freelancer. Diploma of Fine Arts in Brest, I then guided towards graphics and myself discovered a real passion for the designer toy 3 years ago.
2. Tan-Ki is an interesting nickname... where did that come from?
Tan-Ki is simply the celtic traduction of Tanguy my first name. This name means Dog or Fire Warrior (Celtic).
3. Your original figure "Kitoy" is certainly unique, where did you draw inspiration from to create this figure?
I drew the kitoy in order to make a toy to paint oneself. (DIY) I wanted to find a simple form to paint, but nonetheless original. The final form was found after extensive testing of modeling.
4. Talk to me about the process of making each figure, how many part mold do you use to create your Kitoys... and how do you choose what to insert?
To make a Kitoy I use one cup silicone mold into 2 parts. I use the silicone is transparent which allows me to manage the flow of the resin and see the reaction of the object inside. I can also see if the bubbles are formed and thus remove them (at least for larger). I also work with a Parisian friend who masters the resin as a person. So I worked with him for Kiclear 8 "and kiclear 3" crystal clear, gray and smoked in order to have figures without any bubbles.
To choose what I will insert, I do a lot of tests. Mostly I use toys that I enjoy. I also use candy to offer me a great color palette. The main idea is to crystallize a movement, a tendency to freeze, to digest a period ... a snapshot in three dimensions
5. These figures that you make are super appealing to most all collectors, why do you think that is, and what separates your pieces from all the others out there?
This question is not easy because it is difficult to know what pleases in the art for a particular person. It would have to ask! I would say that I did not follow the codes set in the fashion designer toy. The shape of Kitoy can represent many things, one can see a character, any shape, form funny ... what is certain is that it is close to anything that exists. Perhaps it is a form reassuring? I do not know, I am myself surprised by the enthusiasm aroused by this model. Je ne peut que m'en rejouir.
6. I assume that as an artist your brain is always creating... do you have any plans in the future to create other original figures?
Few years ago I worked with Kitoy and it is true that I move on. Especially since I work 6 months on a project bringing together the shape of the figurine and the Kitoy Goldorak (Grendizer). It is in production and should be released in January or February 2011. I also have some ideas make concrete such as a small octopus to paint oneself (Octo-Ki), the sculpture is made and the 3D files are ready. What is certain is that there will be new for 2011.
7. Who out there in the art world inspires you, who do you look up to as an artist, and why?
I am attracted by many artists in the art world in general, including street art. It is difficult to give names. Of course I particularly appreciate those who work the resin. The wonderful world of Kaiju also attracts me more.
8. Lets talk about your show at T.A.G., how did this come about, and who approached you about doing it?
Everything is done very simply. Gino asked me to exhibit in his gallery and I accept of course. It gives me great opportunity to present my work and I can only thank Gino for inviting me.
9. How many pieces did you create for this show, original, custom, and are there any surprises we can look forward to seeing?
For this exhibition there will be something like 65 KiClear, few kitoy DIY, 7 paintings on canvas, 18 customs, two skateboards customs, a KiClear 8" custom and 3 Kiclear 8" clear, smoked and gray (they are om the road to LA, I hope they will arrive in time ...)
10. Wow... and 8" version is fantastic, is this going to be resin or have you moved to vinyl, (if not have you thought about making the move to vinyl?)
The resin Kiclear are and will remain so for the moment. I want to keep the idea of the handmade is what I like about what I do. But maybe one day there will Kitoy DIY 8 ", who knows!
11. I am guessing your a super busy guy with family, and design work, but what can we expect to see from you in the future?
It is true that it is not easy to reconcile family life, my work as a graphic designer and my passion for toys. It is time for me to rest and enjoy my children and my family but I think I never loose my passion for the designer toy: I hope to still be talking about me and my work for a while yet.
Thanks so much for taking to time to answer all these questions and congratulations on this awesome looking show at TAG! For those of you who are interested in Tan-Ki's pieces, the preview is up right now HERE for “When Birds Sing The Song Of The Clouds” so go check out ALL of the amazing goods!
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