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In April of 2008, I’d come to an impasse on my screenplay and was regarding even the words I’d written on my grocery list as being poorly formed. I was still logging keystrokes on the computer daily, but a significant number of them were going to buying toys on eBay. Then fate intervened in [...]
Continue reading...8. June 2009
You know that slice of trivia about how Usher finds it soothing to sort his M&Ms by color before a show? Yeah? Really? You do? Stay with me, I’m going to loop back to that. Toward the beginning of my time at ToyCyte, I was writing about Jon Burgerman A LOT. A toy here, a [...]
Continue reading...29. May 2009
Just a quick reminder: Alex Pardee will be signing the eagerly-awaited Walrus Rider (beautiful black and green edition) at San Francisco’s Upper Playground tomorrow between 12-2PM. Pre-ordering the figure from UP is recommended. If the $110 vinyl toy is out of your price range, Alex says to come on down anyway and say hi. He’ll [...]
Continue reading...28. May 2009
Local hero Patrick Ma will be making the midwest feel lucky when he heads to Chicago to debut the newest IWG designer vinyl series, the IWG Sleepy Bears, and 5 new vector illustrations. Three of the illustrations were inspired by iconic characters found in classic 1960’s and 1970’s anti-hero movies. As with all sales under [...]
Continue reading...20. May 2009
It seems like only yesterday we were posting previews for 64 Colors Marshall Series and Travis Lampe’s Tear Drips. The wait is now over: Tomorrow, May 21st, Rotofugi and Squibbles Ink will release both figures. The drop will be followed with a release party and signing on Saturday, May 30th from 4PM until 6PM. Marshall Series [...]
Continue reading...20. May 2009
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It’s a little-known fact that I created my local library’s unofficial mascot. He’s a plush squid made out of a Christmas tree form and some fat quarters from Jo-Ann Fabrics – and he hides in the Children’s Room throughout the summer as the kids hunt around for his newest reading spot. He’s been called ‘kind [...]
Continue reading...7. May 2009
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Friday, May 8th from 8-11:30PM, ToyQube presents the launch of the BEit Dude figures. Several popular artists have customized a BEit Dude.The designs show the versatility of the toy, along with the endless possibilities that could be created. The customs at the show will be available for sale, and there will be Kicktoys t-shirt giveaways throughout [...]
Continue reading...7. May 2009
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We already told you that Patch Together is organizing a custom show based on Mekazoo’s Robolucha. ToyCyte pals like Nanan1, 2PetalRose, DLi$h, Porlzilla, Tan-Ki, Das Mo, VISEone and TyleR have already joined the crew. The final flier confirms 64Colors, Collin David, Cris Rose, Das Mo, Drilone, Frank Mysterio, Grimsheep, James Yeah!, Jason “Bunk Bots” Hilbourne, [...]
Continue reading...6. May 2009
Saturday was the Le Merde “We Are Brothers II” Show at Super7. After spending the last several weeks crying like a baby that I couldn’t attend the first “We Are Brothers Show” at Thrashout, I was pretty stoked the hear that Mike was conveniently coming back to San Francisco for another show at Super 7. I’m [...]
Continue reading...6. May 2009
If you missed out on getting Bananas at the NYCC afterparty, Tristan Eaton is bringing Billy back for more. Tomorrow night (May 7th), the Jonathan Levine Gallery presents The Billy Bananas Show, featuring new paintings, prints, all five editions of the Billy Bananas vinyl toy and a special Billy Bananas video installation by INTERSPECTACULAR. Each [...]
Continue reading...4. May 2009
After nearly a decade as a San Francisco institution, GAMA-GO opened its flagship store on 8th and Folsom in San Francisco. Founders Chris Edmundson and Greg Long were on hand restocking hoodies and ringing up purchases the old-fashioned carbon slide way. (Clothes and credit card tape kept running out due to demand.) Although Tim Biskup [...]
Continue reading...1. May 2009
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Tonight at Rotofugi in Chicago, Scott Tolleson’s Major Minnow figure first seen at the Resin Collective makes its triumphant return. Each of the ten resin figures are available for purchase and come with a giclee print. Check out the Common Nonsense preview for more original resin and wood figures, an AP, a couple custom Mad*L, [...]
Continue reading...1. May 2009
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GAG ME WITH A TOON 2: HARDER! FASTER! RADDER! GAG ME WITH A TOON, not the mold, but the twin! It’s the second go-round for this glorious show in which pop cartoon art is all that we know. The original rocked but what shall we do it’s time to install what we call GAG TWO? How [...]
Continue reading...30. April 2009
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Rivet and Andrew Bell present “It’s What’s Inside That Counts”: a solo show featuring the work of Andrew Bell including paintings, ink drawings and custom toys. There will be an opening reception: Saturday, May 2nd from 7-10PM. Andrew will be in attendance and complimentary beverages are being provided by Magic Hat. There will also be [...]
Continue reading...29. April 2009
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Long, long ago, in the days before iPhones and Kindles, there were books. Those of us who read them were influenced and inspired. Some of us went on to become writers. Others, artists. On Friday, May 1st, Gallery1988 in San Francisco opens, Beyond the Page, a group show in tribute to these classic children’s books [...]
Continue reading...29. April 2009
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The m modern gallery in Palm Springs opened its Russ Meyer tribute show last weekend and an online gallery is up now for those of us who couldn’t make it. Above is Amanda Visell’s piece. Click here to see work by SHAG, Glenn Barr, BigToe (aka Tom Laura), Bwana Spoons, Dale Sizer, James Brunner, Jason [...]
Continue reading...29. April 2009
The 49th International Model and Toys Super Festival was held this past weekend in Tokyo. This show is a bizarre combination of flea market and exhibition held a number of times each year. It provides a great opportunity for the local toy makers, dealers, producers and fans to mingle and gaze longingly at a lot [...]
Continue reading...28. April 2009
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It looks like Mi2 Studios has begun to show off the Crossover Project Customs generated by January’s open-call contest. It’s an interesting concept–not the least bit “urban vinyl”–yet look at what’s possible when artists start customizing.
Continue reading...27. April 2009
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If you want to get a shot at Scott Tolleson’s Major Minnow figure first seen at the Resin Collective, commit this date to your calendar: May 1st (Chicago). On this occasion in time, Scott will join fellow artist Ken Keirns for Common Nonsense, their joint show at Rotofugi. Both artists will be in attendance for [...]
Continue reading...24. April 2009
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Corey Helford Gallery is proud to present “La Noche de la Fusión”, a colorful and climactic solo exhibition of new works by Pervasive Los Angeles artist Gary Baseman. Joining Corey Helford for the first time, Baseman will transform the gallery into a Carnivalesque festival celebrating the beauty of the bittersweetness of life. His new works [...]
Continue reading...24. April 2009
For The Attack of the Designer Toy Show we met a lot of people that knew about custom toys and vinyl and wanted to see what we had. Knowing that the artists sculpted and poured their own resin figures was a big bonus as the idea of owning something more one-of-a-kind seemed appealing to buyers. As usual, artists shared information on casting techniques and the mold making process with the public. We even encouraged artists thinking about toy design to try it out.
Continue reading...23. April 2009
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Head’s up from MCA (who has the latest BUD): I just wanted to let you know about a show that me & Magmo have coming up in Boston at Space 242, Destroy You, Boston. The opening party is on Friday the 24th of April. Magmo will be showing his new series of VOIDS. They have to [...]
Continue reading...23. April 2009
Frank Kozik will be stopping by San Francisco’s Kidrobot to sign his 1984 Labbit and countless other creations tonight between 6-8PM. Hard to believe it’s been almost 5 years since I last attended a Kozik signing at KRSF. If you look closely at these 2004 signing pictures, you’ll see me in line for a few [...]
Continue reading...23. April 2009
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We love live painting, customizing unusual objects and the always-delightful Camilla D’Errico, so it’s to our misfortune that we’re nowhere near Whistler, BC today when the artist takes over the Zune Hut. Camilla will be painting on snowboards and helmets so get up there if you can! Her schedule is below.
Continue reading...22. April 2009
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The MUTT Show is always on the move and next weekend, it stops by Chicago’s A.Okay Official Gallery. Boasting an artist lineup of some of the top international designer vinyl customizers in the scene today, the show serves to showcase this extreme talent while also introducing the new DIY toy “mutt” with a bang. From [...]
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8. June 2009
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