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.
Well look what we have here, another post on Buff Monster... it looks like it's gonna be that type of day, and why not because not only does he plan on releasing his brand new "Boob Ball" figure tomorrow, but he will have his new trading card series, the "Melty Misfits" series 1 up for grabs!!!! Now, we got ahold of these, and decided to do a LIVE unboxing for those of you who tuned it, we had a great time... but for those who did not, it's posted above so you can see all the greatness that you are in store for! Needless to say, these are awesome... and for those of you who grew up in the 80's or were just a fan of Garbage Pail Kids... these are for you!
The Melty Misfits is a set of trading cards created by Buff Monster and produced by Sidekick Labs. With an incredible eye for detail, Buff Monster went to great lengths to create the highest quality homage to Garbage Pail Kids possible... no joke!!! Each of the original paintings used for the cards was painted 5"x7" using acrylic and airbrush, just like the original GPK paintings were done. The cards are offset printed using custom-mixed inks on custom-made sticker stock, kiss-cut and packaged in a vintage-style wax wrapper. The backs of the cards feature puzzles, checklists and reproductions of the pencil sketches used to paint the cards... a really cool touch, and I ended up pulling some really cool rare cards! Each unopened box contains a complete set, along with special inserts such as signed cards, variants, errors and a poster. Some boxes have original sketch cards, and one box will have the Golden Ticket - redeemable for an original painting by Buff Monster, the first painting completed for the this series, but never used on a card - AWESOME!!!
Each box contains 24 packs of cards, with 7 sticker cards in each pack! The base set consists of 60 cards (1-30 a+b), there are a certain number of variation cards, and error cards are pretty much one of a kind. These are retailing for $120 a box, or $5 a pack. Like mentioned above, these are going to be up for grabs tomorrow, June 5th at 10am PST HERE and will be very limited. Buff mentions that he will have unopened boxes and sets of 4 packs for sale as well as a few Gallery Edition sets up for grabs which were only released at the Corey Helford Gallery for Buff's "Legend of the Pink Cherry" exhibition. This a true retro throwback with a modern day twist... and Buff went to great lengths to make this project possible... I for one can't even begin to imagine the amount of time and effort put forth to create a whole trading card series. The video is long, but it really shows off all of the cards... so if you have some time to kill, give it a watch... better yet head on over HERE tomorrow and pick some up for yourself!
We broke the news of Buff Monster's new toy release, the "Boob Ball", right after it was spotted on Toy Break... and now we are bringing the official info about the release of this unique vinyl toy! Originally used as poster and sticker art, Buff Monster decided it was about time this figure was released as a 3D object and thanks to the folks over at 3D Retro - who produced this - the very spherical... errrr boobical figure, features a whole globular of boobs, measures about 4" around, and the particular version that you see above is the first colorway to be released, and it's a BuffMonster.com exclusive "GID" version! This figure is set to drop tomorrow, Tuesday June 5th at 10am PST HERE, and will come signed on the box by Buff... oh, and it's just $35 a piece. Don't miss out folks.. snag this up asap!
LOOK LOOK, it's one of my favorite duos SupaKitch and Koralie!! The pair teamed up with Grolsch and painted this wall at Sergeant Paper Gallery. Tres bon! The vid was shot by Raphael Hache and Samuel Rixon... Peep the goods. Merci.
We posted up last week HERE about the new vinyl figure release from folks at Venezuelan based toy company Freak Store, with their first vinyl figure designed by Gary Ham named "Fonzo"... well today, they released some new images and this 6" tall dog with inset jowls looks really good! This figure, by the way, has been distributed and will be in most designer vinyl shops VERY soon with a retail price of $60 a piece! Oh, and keep in mind that there is a secret chase colorway mixed in with the bunch... will you be one of the lucky few to get it?
We have not heard much from Jim Koch, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy... in fact he just sent over this awesome new non-designer vinyl product, but I think you will get a kick out of it! Titled "Slicey the Pig", this shakin bacon is a dashboard wiggler and was inspired by an old French Pork advert from the 50's. Jim mentions that this just needed to be made, and indeed it has. So move over hula-girl... it time for "Slicey"!! These can be found HERE right now for just $8 a piece... killer!!!
This past April, Art Whino pulled together artist from around the globe to form one giant union in Richmond Virgina, where they not only had one HUGE art show, but they took over the city with a massive mural project that features work from: Gaia, Pixel Pancho, Aryz, Roa, Jaz, Lelo, La Pandilla, Angry Woebots, 2501, and Scribe! Well... they put together a really cool video showcasing some of the murals, artists, and locations... so give it a watch above... become inspired!
Super7 has been releasing teasers, which we posted about HERE, pertaining to their upcoming 11th Anniversary Party... and now we have some more teasers, cryptic they are, but at least we can see that there is a rainbow assortment of goodies to be had in each bag! These will set you back $300 a pop... and will be sold in-store only... and that can you expect, well... each bag contains 9 figures all ranging from a slew of handpainted customs, test shots, prototypes, new sculpts, unexpected goods, no two bags are the same... Oh, and if you attend the event, expect a fantastic time! The "Super7 11th Anniversary Party" will be on Saturday, June 9th starting at 7PM and held at Super7, 1427 Haight St. (@ Masonic), San Francisco, CA 94117.
After all the instant sell-outs of all the awesome resin Mini-MAD*L figures... we are teased with yet another brand new colorway, the striking all "Yellow" Mini-MAD*L from Jeremy "MAD" Madl. We expect these to — like the previous versions — be limited to only 20 copies with a price point of $50. The 3" resin figure will come in a gift box with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. This piece will be released hopefully this week sometime... most likely Friday, but all is not certain right now. We do however, encourage everyone to follow his artist and platform Twitter feeds for updated information. We will update you once MAD releases any more info.
The folks over at TYO Toys always come out with the coolest stuff for you to get your mini-tag on with... and their newest addition to their ever growing line of awesome products is a 5" long replica USPS delivery van as well as a 6" tall replica USPS drop box!!! The delivery van is up for grabs HERE for just $12 a piece and comes with a sheet of uncut TYO x RWK mini stickers as well as a MQ mini sharpie. Now, the mini drop-box can be picked up HERE for just $16, and it also comes with a sheet of uncut TYO x RWK mini stickers, coin slot with opening bottom, a MQ mini sharpie, and if you order 2 or more you get FREE shipping!
Posted up this past weekend, and still up for grabs are are a really nice set of figures from MAD... and these bad boys are the rarest of the MORK figures! Coming to ya in both the "Good" & "Evil" colorways, these Artist Proofs(AP) come with a matching 12" x 12" giclee print... oh, and there are only 3 of each color available, and each will be signed and numbered by MAD. The matching print and figure will ship together in one box... and are ready to go... all you need to do is go HERE and pull the trigger!
Daniel aka turboPISTOLA is stoked to announce the next release of his awesome resin figures titled "ELEPHANTOS". These little bruisers are being released in a custom set of 7 figures total, each one is $25. Each one is its own edition of one that will never be recreated, as well as the rad resin character, each figure comes in a 3″ x 3″ box made from recycled postage material and blockprinted with a lino cut... all of this for just $25! Head on over HERE now, as they just went live and I don't foresee them lasting too long!
Ted Terranova is working on the next wave of Rivet Wars sculpts and has put some amazing teasers up… On the left, we have some mock-ups for the first Blight grunts (next to the previous released Allies grunts). Terranova remarks that "the blight are more anti-tank/armor guys with rocket launchers similar to the German panzer foust" and that they "will also sport some sweet facial hair and more ceremonial looking outfits." And while this is exciting stuff for you Rivet War Heads out there, nothing can match the awesomeness of the 3D render for "The Monowheel" (above right). In a Biblically inspired moment, Terranova notes: "And behold, a smoking iron wheel, and he who sat on it, his name was Death."
Luke Chueh's wonderfully witty brand of humor is in full swing as we are shown a crime scene of sorts… a horribly Italian stereotype plumber is called to solve a problem with a toilet, only to be surprised as a Piranha Plant emerges from the pipe and devours him. The painting is entitled "Pakkun," which is the original Japanese name for the Piranha Plants, and is currently on display at Giant Robot's Game Over group show.
"Game Over" is already open and runs through June 27th at GR2, 2062 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. Artists participating in this Video Game-based Art Exhibition include: Bubi Au Yeung, David Horvath, Jeremyville, Luke Chueh, Luke Rook, Martin Hsu, Peter Kato, and Yoskay Yamamoto.
We'd previously teased you with the first 10 out of 30 sketch cards that Jason Freeny was doing for the upcoming The Art Hustle Series 3 trading card set… and now we'll reveal the final 10, which come with a surprise announcement. That final card looks a little wordy for a sketch card, doesn't it? Let's see: "You've won a free print from www.moistproduction.com Send a snapshot of the front and back of this card to…" Wait, what?!? I've snagged quite a few sketch cards from previous Art Hustle series and I've never seen nor heard of something like this one from them… Is it something only Freeny is doing or are other artists going to participate in this sort of "You've won" system? Either way, congratulations in advance to whoever pulls that card!
Impressive UK resin caster & robo maker Cris Rose shares some fantastic teasers pics of his 4" custom piece for the "Dreams in Focus" group show. He alternately refers to as "Memorial" and "Resting Place," so the actual title isn't known, but I don't think anyone can comment that this isn't shaping up to be quite the outstanding custom. Above is the most complete image shared to date, but below are some work-in-progress shots that really spotlight the memorial set-up within the head (and you can just barely see his custom Lomography camera companion piece in the WIP pic on the right).
"Dreams in Focus," organized by Vinyl Destination, will be running throughout July at the Exposure Gallery, Shop E101, The Old Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Albert Rd., Woodstock, Cape Town, 8010, South Africa.
Participating artists are: 64 Colors, Brent Black, Cris Rose, The Given, Kronk, Lunabee, Lunartik, MiniKiki, Sam Breakspear, and ViseONE.
I've been a supporter of JFury's customs for a while now and it's been wonderful to watch him — piece after piece — continue to better himself, growing into the customizer I saw lurking within his clown designs. And this 7" Foomi should prove to everyone that he's got the chops! Clean, simple, striking paint work that really blends his amazing super sculpey additions into the figure. And, I'll be honest, the melding of his clown design into this tribal voodoo practitioner just makes it all the more 'cool' and different. I'm really floored by both the head band and the 'skull cracker' hammer, each of which reveals a refined sensibility while still packing a punch with minute details. This custom will be in JFury's web shop today, June 4th, at 12 Noon PST.
A brand new duo of reveals for the previously announced upcoming Task One solo show "As Seen On TV" are here! Above is pictured Jon Hamm's character of Donald Draper from the AMC hit Mad Men. I love the sculpted suit, but the overall pose perfectly encapsulates the character… cigarette in hand and hair perfectly styled.
And then, going to an even shadier character, we have Ian McShanes's Al Swearengen from the HBO show Deadwood. I don't know enough about the history to remark if the show portrayed the real Swearengen correctly, but Task One captured the look and feel of the fictionalized version just right. Is there anything this guy can't do with a Munny?
Task One's "As Seen On TV" solo gallery show opens on June 9th with a reception from 6-10PM at Plastic Chapel, 3109 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206.
John Eugene Atendido Avila, better known by his artist handle JeAA, hand-assembled this figure using the head from a threeA "Mauro JC" and the body of a "Playge Rat" to make a unique Adventure Kartel member: "Elder Bone." JeAA has build this figure into his own independent mythology, coming up with a detailer back story even (which I've taken the liberty of slightly rewriting for clarity):
A former missionary, Elder Bone is marked with his KARMA tattoo, destined to find balance for the universe; yin and yang embodied in their perfect equality. He is also the eighth, the infinity symbol standing, the eternal flow of life. It is said that he has been summoned forth to find, protect and gather those individuals known as the 7Bone; and once he does so, that he will die and even memories of him will be forgotten.
I really like the look of this figure, but especially those crisp & clean tats. JeAA teases that, when he finds the time, he will be making all seven of the 7Bone members… and that seems like quite the amazing set, if you ask me!
First we were able to track down the design sheet for the upcoming 2012 Dunny Series, then we got you pictures for some of the actual production pieces on these 3" bad boys, and now… now, we bring you the release date! Yes, somebody on the Kidrobot Forums uploaded the above image last night, which appears to be the promo poster for the series and clearly announces the release date as June 21st. And you better start saving, kids, because the Most Wanted Series 3 custom Dunny set has just announced that their official release date will be June 30th!
You may recall the wonderful Lunabee and Pepe Hiller collaboration entitled "Woodbees" that was released as a first wave and second wave series, with no more to be made. It now turns out this was completely accurate (but it also wasn't a lie)… there was a secret 10th worker bee made, the "Chocolate Woodbee." Unfortunately for us, the only way to get it is if your name is Pepe Hiller; it was a gift from Lunabee to him for all his hard work. And a well-deserved gift at that!
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