ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Upper Playground Releases Volume II: 10 Years of Artistic Endeavors

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Upper Playground always has these great free catalogs in their shops that are cut more like paperback novels than anything Lillian Vernon. I’ve been saving them because it’s handy to have the artist bios/statements and view each designer’s range and watch how they (and the company) have evolved. To commemorate its upcoming 10-Year Anniversary, Upper [...]

Ledbetter, Buff, Baseman and tokidoki D*Face The Clowns

Monday, November 3, 2008

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Ledbetter, Buff, Baseman and tokidoki D*Face The Clowns

First, a confession: Clowns totally freak me out. Even though Ledbetter, tokidoki and Baseman will be busting out the red noses, you still won’t find me anywhere in the vicinity of the Corey Helford Gallery on November 15th for the CLOWNS group show. Sure, there will be a host of hot new works from some of [...]

The Grind Underground Artists Skatedeck Auction

Monday, October 6, 2008

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You can view all the decks here. A few of the ToyCyte familiars and favorites who are contributing decks include: Amy Sol, D*Face, Mear One, Chris Ryniak, Tara McPherson, Buff Monster, N8 Van Dyke, Morning Breath, Paper Monster, David Flores, Indie/Cope2 and Mike Hyp.

Kaws Chum, Companion and Ad Art at Auction

Friday, August 15, 2008

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Kaws Chum, Companion and Ad Art at Auction

I've got a few exclusive pics of the KAWS pieces which will be offered at auction. There's a yellow Chum, a 1999 Companion and a Kate Moss ad art piece. Get your bids ready because you know you'll be competing with Kanye.