"Vivid Visions" group art show featuring Arbito, Buff Monster, Martin Ontiveros, Oliver Hibert and others!

Compound Gallery is proud to be hosting "Vivid Visions", a group art show that features all kinds of new works from artists including: Arbito, Buff Monster, Grant Wiggins, Martin Ontiveros, Oliver Hibert, Pinky and Spencer Hibert. Oliver Hibert curated the show and as you can see from the above photo, he also did a few collaborative pieces with Buff Monster for the show... so expect other collabo's as well! A few of the artists will be around so if rubbing elbows with talented talents if your thing, this is the place to be. Head on out on August 2nd from at 7pm, that's when the festivities are going down!

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Kat Brunnegraff And Her Shrooms...

Kat Brunnegraff has finished 3 more amazing Pokemon paintings in her goal to paint all 151 Pokemon species and they are so cute and interestingly enough have some shroom like relations (wink wink...). The 3 Pokemon featured in these paintings are Oddish, Gloom and Vileplume. These paintings include a beautiful simple background with starry detailing and the Pokemon themselves are full of amazing and colorful details that I absolutely love! These 3 Pokemon characters were some of my least favorite to try and catch when the Pokemon game came out but Kat Brunnegraff put her lovable and colorful spin on them and now I am absolutely in love! If you are interested in purchasing this set of 3 paintings for $100 please click HERE.

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TazX Prepares Iron Patriot For Duty...

TazX has created an interesting 3" custom dunny whom he calls "Iron Patriot." This little guy looks to be a superhero that is mixed with 2 of the finest superheroes to have ever walked the Marvel universe. Part Iron Man and part Captain America this custom is ready for action. A really cool feature of this custom is portions of it glow in the dark. The body and front of the head look really cool but the arms are a tad bit small for my tastes. For only $40 this "Iron Patriot" custom can be yours to help keep your homestead safe! Please click HERE to see more pictures of this custom in action.

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"P.J. Nightshot" custom 7" Trikky by Roar With Lukas

Roar With Lukas just sent over his latest custom creation, and this piece, just like the rest of his creations in the past has a very similar/familiar style about it! Titled "P.J. Nightshot" this custom Trikky turned out really nice, and according to Lukas "P.J has been around for a long time now. Armed with his old analog camera, he roams the streets like a ghost at night, captures the darkest corners as well as the bright city lights. His hands are trained to be steady thus he has no problem taking crisp sharp images even in the dead of the night." Although this custom is not super "clean" persay, I really do like the painterly style applied to it as the charm really shows through the use of colors and brushstrokes used to complete this character... cool stuff indeed! For more photos and info on Lukas, visit his Facebook page HERE.

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"GoNuts" the vinyl doughnut from Drop Dead Clothing

It appears that doughnuts are all the rage now, as we recently posted about HERE Sumrow's epically awesome "Mr. Jimmies" the Undead Doughnut... and now the folks over at Drop Dead Clothing based out of the UK are stoked to announce their second vinyl toy dubbed "GoNuts"!!! This new 6" vinyl toy isn't what I would consider designer vinyl... rather it's a great promotional tool to help make outsiders more aware of their clothing company, and a really great way to o it if you ask me! I really do like the packaging, and the figure itself is super silly... perfect for what it is! If you would like to snag one of these up, head on out to the Drop Dead Clothing London, Kingly St. store on Saturday, August 11th at 12pm for the launch of their new GoNuts toy. Keep in mind, there will only be 100 of these up for grabs at the launch, so head out early to secure your figure!

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Amazing Battle Damaged Bots By Don P...

I have no idea how Don P puts so many little details on such a small platform of only 3". Yet he does it time and time again and makes some of the most amazing customs I have seen. The "Battle Damaged KidIronman" is of course my favorite out of the 2. Showing off his battle damaged scars proudly and looking like he just came right out of The Avengers movie when he was being chased by that big Alien battle cruiser ship. I also love how Don P did the eyes, which look like they really are lighted up but it is actually only paint. Up next is the "KidApocaTrooper" with the eerie blue eyes and gas mask makes him equipped to take on almost anything and everything. This is definitely a war ready Bot. If you would like to find out more information about Don P and everything he makes please click HERE.

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Finger Mafia Vinyl Toys "The Original Four"... need you to join the "family"!!!!

With just 38 days to go from this post, the folks over at Finger Mafia are looking to seal the deal with Kickstarter to get their rad new vinyl figures produced... and they need your help! This quirky looking project may seem a little odd at first, fingers as mafia, but the more I look at it and the more updates I am seeing... I really dig the concept, and can't wait to see these produced! As you can see from the photo above, the clay figure is quite large... in fact that's an iPhone on the side for scale. I never thought a finger could have so much attitude, but with articulated arms and a samurai sword... that's one pointer I wouldn't want to mess with!

If you head on over to the Kickstarter page HERE, you will see the multitude of incentive levels that you can pledge, and for as little as $50, you can guarantee that if this project gets fully funded, you will get your own 5" finger mafia vinyl figure! Take a peek at that chart above... and if you see something that fits your budget, head on over HERE right now and make your pledge... because once you do so, you're part of the "mafia family" forever.

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Stu Witter's custom "Sharkface" shark/rabbit Dunny

As an artist you get some interesting requests... what would you do if someone asked you to make a shark/rabbit??? I personally wouldn't even know where to start, but that request didn't even phase UK based Stu Witter as he transformed a small unassuming 3" Dunny into an awesome looking shark custom. Utilizing the Dunny ears as eyes, this fantastic constructed custom turned out so cool, and the person who asked for this has got to be stoked with he result! With each custom that comes out from Stu's studio, I am forced to realize that this dude has got some serious skills... and I look forward to the next piece he has up his sleeve!

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LaMuerta & xADx - "Q.E.P.D." t-shirt... is RAD!!!!

Hey all you lowlife freaks... looking for that next shirt to strap to your back... well, just like clockwork... the minions over at La Muerta are offering up another awesome limited edition t-shirt to the masses and this go around they have teamed up xADx to release yet another epic shirt design titled "Q.E.P.D."! "This tasty-looking skully is the sugar shack's killer confection. Handcrafted over several generations by the eldest of Candy Butchers. They say the smell of the Santa Muerte is that of coconut, chocolate and hard liquor (cerveza is also mentioned). Take a bite y que en paz descanses - Q.E.P.D." Oh, how I just love this skull... and the design is super fresh!!!! This just like all of the releases from La Muerta is super limited, only 36 of these are EVER being made, and they are up for pre-order HERE right now for just $25! Don't sleep on this awesome design folks.

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Gargamel, Healeymade, Paul Kaiju & Rampage Toys at Grass Hut mini show!

Grass Hut has a kaiju mini show guaranteed to make fans of 'strange creatures' drool… some of the top neo-kaiju artists each doing five hand-paints and/or customs. Called "It Came From San Diego," the exhibition opens tomorrow (Thursday, August 2nd, 2012) and includes pieces from Gargamel, HealeyMade, Paul Kaiju, Grumble Toy, Bwana Spoons, Guf Stuf, Josh Herbolsheimer, Scrappers and Rampage Toys!

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The Bots's custom "My Neighbor Totoro" Dudebox Dude!

The Bots duo have crafted a wonderful rendition of Totoro, from the Hayao Miyazaki film "My Neighbor Totoro." Fans of the animated movie will recall this iconic appearance: when the forest spirit first introduces himself to the young boy at the bus stop. And The Bots have captured it perfectly, especially that innocent facial expression. I don't know about you, but I'd love to see them get the opportunity to do the full variety of Totoro sizes and maybe even the Catbus! While this piece doesn't appear to be for sale, they do have an assortment of wonderful customs available in their online shop.

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Pocket God: Mysterio Minis blind boxed series from Funko!

Funko has struck a deal to bring the fun to you… yes, the ever-popular iOS App game "Pocket Gods" is coming to you in three-dimensional vinyl glory. These "Mysterio Minis," Funko's very first blind boxed release, consists of sixteen 2.5-inch pygmy characters to make you smile. But they didn't stop there! Simultaneous to the August 30th release of the mini series, Funko also has a selection of four 5" figures coming out from the game… to be followed in the near future by 7" Pygmy Plushes! This line of toys will have you screaming "OMPG!" — "Oh My… Pocket Gods!"

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Andrew Bell's limited edition Mahākāla prints for Kidrobot signings!

To support the release of his previously announced 8-inch tall "Mahākāla (Protection Edition)" Dunny, Andrew Bell is doing a mini signing tour… the first stop being Kidrobot San Francisco tonight (August 1st) and then Kidrobot New York tomorrow (August 2nd), both from 6-8PM. While this was all previously announced, it has just come to light that Bell has created 12"x12" archival prints, limited to 150 copies, that will be sold at the events. Each print is signed & numbered plus there is a one-in-seven chance of getting both the blue and special chase white print together! Bell will have limited quantities at both signing events and then the remainder of the prints will be available through his online store… except for those numbered 1 through 10, as those are being reserved for the Mahākāla Dunny Artist Proof sets available later in August.

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D-LuX x Splurrt's "Captain Diggler" is a kaiju Captain Caveman homage!

Voiced by the prolific Mel Blanc, Captain Caveman is probably best known for his trademark battle cry: "Captain CAAAAAVEMAAAAAAANNNN!" I grew up loving the character and, I'll be honest, that's all I remember from those Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels cartoons. But customizing machine D-LuX recalls the Hanna-Barbara cartoon as a favorite and pays loving tribute to it here, remaking Splurrt's 4-inch vinyl Diggler platform into "Captain Diggler." He even comes with his own leopard print cape! Priced at $50, it's quite the fool that passes up this piece when it drop on August 4th at 8PM EST in D-LuX's online shop…

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Sucklord's "The Super Suck Up!" figures by Frank Kozik, Skinner & Doktor A!

As we previously announced, this year's Designer Con will be suckier than ever… because The Sucklord is taking over! And the most exciting tidbit was that a bevy of talented artists would be customizing 50 copies each of The Sucklord action figure, which will be sold at the convention for $100 apiece. Pictured here are some samples of some of the pieces currently done: Doktor A's mustachioed Sucklord (above left), Frank Kozik's Cthulhu mash-up (above right), and Skinner's Hulk-like painted version (below alongside the backing card art).

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MAp-MAp's custom Kracka Munny for Dragons show!

Per usual, UK sculptor and customizer MAp-MAp has delivered a magnificent piece, from the scales on his chest to the cracks on his fingers… Some of my favorite elements, though, are the broken horn upon his head and the design of his wings, which seems both naturally occurring and of manmade design simultaneously. What an absolutely fantastic re-modeling of the Kracka platform!

"Dragons" will have a launch party on August 18th from 6PM to 7PM at The SHO Gallery, The Coach House, 1A Inverness Place, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4RU, UK. After the launch, all the pieces will be placed up for seven day auction on eBay, with all proceeds being donated to DiabetesUK.

Participating artists include: A Little Stranger, Alto, Blue-Frog, Cheo, Cris Rose, David Stevenson, DMS & Neese, Dr Barbados, Emily Bee, Fark-Fk, Felt Mistress, Flatties, Graffiti Life, Hoakser, Inkbotz, Jim Freckingham, Jonathan E, Jon-Paul Kaiser, KeziArt, Lex, Lisa Rae Hansen, Lunabee, Map Map, Mark James, Mark Treharne, Matt JOnes, Mike Strick, Mimic, Michal Miszta, Mr Lister, Pete Fowler, PJ Constable, Planet Domu, Run DMB, Sneaky Raccoon, Squink, Stae, Stu Witter, Taylored Curiosities, TMH, Triclops Studios, UME Toys, Uncle Absinthe, Zombiekel, Zro Toys, and Zukaty.

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Hoakser's customized ThunderCats "Ro-Bear Bill" is now "Uber Ill"!

"Ro-Bear Bill," one of the many cyborg bears to come from the planet Ro-Bear on ThunderCats… I know, it seems like an absolutely preposterous concept now; but in the naivety of youth, we all bought it. And now Hoakser remakes the ridiculous character for a new age, as "Uber Ill"! The body was distressed a bit, some scarring added, and — of course — the nozzle head and flow pipe, but the best part is that Hoakser added an agitator inside the figure… so it rattles when shaken, like a spray paint can should! This one-of-a-kind custom action figure is available now in Hoakser's online shop for £34.99 (approx. $55).

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Squink's hand-painted custom "Silent Kingdom" wooden Jibibut series!

UK artist Squink, who contributed "The Hoarder" design to the Jibibuts Artist Collection, is doing an artist series of his own… custom hand-painting five of the 3.5" birch wood figures. Entitled "Silent Kingdom," this mini custom series will be dropping on Thursday, August 2nd in Squink's online shop. Given his historic release times, we're assuming they'll appear at 12 Noon PST.

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