dimanche 1 novembre 2009

Superdeux Auto + USBoombox Release & Signing 11/4


Get in the mix with Superdeux for the release of his retro-themed Auto + USBoombox. An intriguing mix of art toys and music, the Auto vinyl figure is being released in four editions: Regular, Europe, U.S., and the ultra rare Artoyz exclusive! Each edition comes with its own exclusive soundtrack on the USBoombox accessory, which conceals a 1GB flash drive.

French artist Superdeux has spent the past decade hopping the gap between the art & commercial worlds, producing characters and logos for corporate clients while simultaneously developing his own series of vinyl toys. His work has been featured in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, the U.S. and Canada.

Wednesday, November 4 from 6-8 PM
Kidrobot San Francisco
1512 Haight Street
415-487-9000


Via: KRonikle

Kidrobot x Puma - Africa Charity Munny Show in Japan












Munny is worldwide. Last night, Kidrobot, Puma and Japanese non-profit Design Association presented a custom Munny show @ the Meiji Jingumae Gaien Central Meeting Hall.
Photo: Kazuhiko Ito

The lineup includes Kengo Kuma, Michael Rock, Itokin Park, POSSO Future, Hitoe / SPEED, Masaru Hamada, Tota Hasegawa, Suitou Nakatsuka, Kenjiro Sano, Hajime Anzai, Momoko Ando, Mayu Kondo, Kashiwa Sato, SIGI, Tadaomi Shibuya, SU / RIP SLYME, Naoyuki Suzuki, Kintaro Takahashi, Yukinori Dehara, Devilrobots, Tokyo Arisu, feebee, Puma Designer, Black Box, Matthew Waldman / Nooka, Madbarbarians, Taro Manabe, Yuichi Miyashi / Tycoon Graphics, TaroTakesada / ZARIGANIWORKS, Yui Mochizuki, Mori Chack, Muguhosoki, Radical Suzuki, KAZZROCK, and Tomoki Uchida.

lundi 28 septembre 2009

Michael Lau Gardener 107 Zex


Surely one of the most provocative Gardeners to emanate out of Michael Lau’s popular franchise is #107, Zex. Modeled after none-other then fashion photographer Terry Richardson, the figure is a rather accurate portrayal and similar to a previously seen life-sized piece done with Diesel.

Michael Lau x MINDstyle x De La Barracuda: M.L.M.D Watch Set





Michael Lau x MINDstyle x De La Barracuda: M.L.M.D Watch Set

Here’s one of the hottest and new limited edition sets by toy pioneer Michael Lau for Gardener Tenth. The exclusive set includes an all black version of his Submilgaytona watch and his new character, M.L.M.D.

But that’s not all, with the purchase of the M.L.M.D. (Sample) & Submilgaytona set, fans and collectors will receive a (Not For Sale) ultra limited purple and gold inspired “champions” LA Fat figure in celebration of his 10th anniversary, definitely making this one of Michael Lau’s rarest collectibles.

Each set is hand numbered and signed by Michael Lau and limited to only 109 pieces worldwide, in celebration of his 109 Gardeners.

Gardener Tenth M.L.M.D. (Sample) & Submilgaytona set. Actually different parts of the M.L.M.D. figure are inspired by different parts of the watch:
- left and right eyes = the “12″ and “1″ hour graphic on the dial
- nose = the second arm
- mouth = the different hour graphic on the dial
- left arm = the hour arm
- right arm = the minute arm
- left and right feet are different as the top and bottom band
- right shoe is from the “4″ hour graphic on the dial
- the head and figure = Michael Lau
- the crown = MINDstyle
- the cross pattern on the body and color version = De La Barracuda
- the whole inspiration of the M.L.M.D. watch set is from sampling, mix-matching different iconic designs.

The M.L.M.D.“Submilgaytona”watch and (N.F.S) LA Fat figure will be available at De La Barracuda with limited sets being released each day of the exhibition. Each watch is numbered and signed. The box set and rare LA Fat figure will be priced at USD $495.00.

Simone Legno - Tokidoki “Karl Lagerfeld”


Produced in a run of 1,000, the 10″ figure features Karl sporting his finest K Karl Lagerfeld Collection amongst the familiar Black/White color combination.

Slamxhype & De La Barracuda x Michael Lau Gardener Exclusives


The Slamxhype version limited to 100 pieces drops on Wednesday night both in-store and online while the 200-piece De La Barracuda version releases two days later on Friday, October 2nd as it coincides with a Michael Lau autograph session.

Coarsetoys JAWS Pain Version










coarse jaws pain

… the end
It had become their biggest fear. The bandages held the last traces of color in their pale bodies, but nothing could stop time from seeping away. And since life began to decline, they knew that one day this moment would come.

Standing by the waters edge for what seemed like an eternity, the noop had lost all sense of time. Deeply absorbed in his thoughts. Watching the white caps dancing on the top of the waves; like vultures in the sky they waited for him. Motionless, bearing the last battle his body had to fight out. Fighting for each minute – for every second. His nervous system had almost given in, he could no longer feel the agony.

The elastomer was cruel. This year, the same as last, and all the years before. It squeezed out every last drop from its former seedlings. The color stations that were once fully loaded with wonderful juices had now dried out and today the tubes finally ran empty.

The decline had gained in speed until today, and now began to avalanche. Sweeping away everything and everyone. Unstoppable like a torrential river, the elastomer brought in it’s harvest. It finally asserted its right to feed. Feed itself and the next generation.

A sound interrupted his thoughts. He turned around with a jolt. Paw was closing in on him. In previous months he would have made an escape. His heart was pounding but his body had lost the power to move… as paw drew nearer, his instincts urged him to run. But now he could see that even paw’s life span had expired. He was just as pale as the noop. And his face without emotion.

Paw stopped right next to him and clasped his hand. Together they stared out to sea as their existence reflected upon them. At the same moment they both knew it was time. They closed their eyes.

jaws pain

coarse presents jaws pain. The noop and his shark crown are approx. 13 inches tall. The monotone grey/red figures are available in 2 editions.

jaws pain signature edition
with blood melting out of the noop’s mouth

The noop and his shark crown resting in black sponge, packed in a deluxe hand wrapped paper box, closed with a silkscreen printed transparent sleeve.

In stores worldwide from mid October 2009.

jaws pain hkg edition
with blood draining down the side of the noop’s face.

The noop and his beloved shark crown lying safely embedded in black sponge. Packed in a wooden teeth box, closed with a woven elastic band. Includes a numbered and signed silkscreen print (12.9” x 12.9”, printed in 5 colors on heavy paper). With blood individually hand painted on the print by the coarse artists.

Limited to 100 pieces

Price: HK$ 3200 (includes global shipping)

Available exclusively at coarse hkg.

Please Register for the lottery between October 5 – 7 at www.coarsetoys.com
Invitations sent out October 8. Shipping estimated October 20.

mercredi 16 septembre 2009

Michael Lau’s Gardener Tenth Exhibition





‘Gardener Tenth’ by Michael Lau is an exciting new exhibition which is set to hit De La Barracuda in Los Angeles later this month. Each leg of the exhibition will see a different limited edition figure made available on different days with collaborations including Slamxhype, The Hundreds and De La Barracuda. The designs themselves take Lau’s classic aesthetic and incorporate touches from the various brands taking part. There are to be 100 pieces of each wood-grain design, all of which will cost $125.

The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (BY INVITATION ONLY)
Presented by MINDstyle + crazysmiles
Gardener 10th Exhibition & MINDstyle LA Fat release
Wood grain edition exclusive to the Los Angeles exhibition
Edition: 100 pieces worldwide
SRP: USD $125.00


Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Presented by Slamxhype
Gardener 10th Exhibition & Slamxhype release
Wood grain edition exclusive to the Los Angeles exhibition
Edition: 100 pieces worldwide
SRP: USD $125.00


Thursday, October 1, 2009
Presented by The Hundreds
Gardener 10th Exhibition & The Hundreds release
Wood grain edition exclusive to the Los Angeles exhibition
Edition: 100 pieces worldwide
SRP: USD $125.00


Friday, October 2, 2009
Customer Appreciation Day Presented by De La Barracuda
Gardener 10th Exhibition & De La Barracuda release
(Michael Lau will be available to meet fans and sign autographs)
Wood grain edition exclusive to the Los Angeles exhibition
Edition: 100 pieces worldwide
SRP: USD $125.00

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Presented by Friends of Nike
Gardener 10th Exhibition & Nike Shoes/Art Toy Release

TERIYAKI BOYZ - SERIOUS JAPANESE BAPE SHARK HOODIE FIGURES











































La première version black du toy qui a servi a la réalisation de la pochette de l’album Serious Japanese des Teriyaki Boyz vient enfin de sortir dans les Bape Stores au Japon! Mesurant près de 40 cm, le toy est revêtu du fameux Shark Hoodie de la marque, un denim Bape et une paire de Bape Sta.…

-texte: Guillotine

dimanche 6 septembre 2009

Wood Dunny Chiseler



"Brooklyn designer, David Weeks, has given Dunny a wooden revamp, christened the “Chiseler.” Modeled after Weeks’ poseable timber toys Hanno the Gorilla and Ursa the Bear, the ultra-exclusive Chiseler (only five were fashioned) is hand-hewn and sanded from zebra-striped hard pine, creating sculpted facets out of Dunny’s familiar roundness.

Despite the swivel head and arms, each distinct Chiseler is less a plaything than an individualized artwork, right down to its custom-crafted wooden crate displaying the action figure’s laser-etched image.

Each sculptural Chiseler subtly differs from its sibling, resulting in a real Dunny rarity: a one-of-a-kind creation made just for you.

Available Tuesday, September 22 at Kidrobot NY and kidrobot.com."

-KRonikel

MICHAEL LAU X JAN LAMB - YES, I.DO 3OMETHING




"Pour célébrer la sortie du prochain disque de l’artiste de Hong Kong Jan Lamb (Lam Dog), Yes, i.Do 3omething, Michael Lau a réalisé une série de figurines en forme de coeur, reprenant le profile de l’un de ses personnage culte, Lam Dog. Au total, 6 coloris ont été réalisés et verront le jour sous la forme d’un pack (édité à 9999 exemplaires) avec l’album qui sortira le 10 septembre à Hong Kong."
-Guillotine

Kidrobot Pop-up Opens in Tokyo MoMA Design Store!

Kidrobot Pop-up Opens in Tokyo MoMA Design Store! from Kidrobot on Vimeo.