NoseGo Vinyl Toy Launch Party & Custom Show
Come celebrate the launch of local artist Nose G’s first ever toy project. There will be a gallery installation as well as a custom show! Hey, and if that were not enough we are also celebrating the new location for Jinxed at the Piazza. Free parking is available (yes free parking in Philly … I know, hard to believe) and we will be giving out some cool NoseGo stickers. Jinxed at The Piazza 1050 N. Hancock St Philadelphia, PA EXCLUSIVE CONTEST! Sign-up and RSVP to our... Read More
The Strangeness: Unknown Preggers and Baby-Nipple-Suckers
This week has been a disturbing week for me. Just Thursday, my co-worker brought up the absurd topic of women going into labor without knowing they were pregnant. I mean, you have to be pretty “big” to begin with, to not know you’re 8 months preggers. And seriously when did contractions became the equivalent pain as diarrhea cramps? I guess some girls got it really easy, so easy as if pregnancy is just another walk in the park. Fuck. But this morning, I get this... Read More
Hot Toys Michael Jackson Thriller Figure
Paying tribute to the King of Pop, premier vinyl specialists Hot Toys work up a new set of Michael Jackson figures, showcasing the masterful work exhibited on his famous Thriller music video. The figures will come in a 1/6 scale, featuring all the intricate details one would come to expect from a Hot Toys release. A launch is set for December 2009 with a suggest retail price tag of ¥24,000 (Approx. $255 USD). Source: Hype Beast Read More
Where The Wild Things Are Kubrick Set
The much anticipated release of director Spike Jonze’s live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book, Where The Wild Things Are, is just around the corner. To commemorate the movie, Medicom Toy will be releasing the “Where The Wild Things Are” Kubrick set, featuring overall 6 characters from the movie. Due to come out in October 2009, the Kubrick Set can already be pre-ordered at many toy stores around the globe. http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/05/04/where-the-wild-things-are-kubrick-set/ Read More
Mickey Mouse Transformer
Tomy is releasing a Disney label Mickey Mouse Optimus Prime Transformer figure in Japan. On display at the Tokyo Toy Forum 2009, the toy will go on sale in February 2009 for 3,610 yen (or about $38.57). More Info: http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/01/15/cool-stuff-mickey-mouse-transformers-figure/ Read More
Bearbrick Series 17
The new Bearbrick Series 17 has been released in Japan this week. As usual there are some exciting additions for collectors out there. Our favorites include the Jelly Bean, Mickey Mouse and SF versions in the new series. Good luck getting them all and finding the hidden ones in the new series. Medicom also presents two new 400% Bearbricks. The Mickey Mouse Bearbrick that comes in series 17 in a 100% version, is also being released in a 400% version. Also Medicom presents a 400%... Read More
Tokidoki for Hello Kitty.
These are a few of the pieces for the new collection. It will be available December 10th on the Japanese Sanrio site. That Donutella Hello Kitty must be mine!! I like these so much more than Hello Kitty for Tokidoki. I love you Simone Legno. Read More
Kidrobot x Ron English 8″ Dunny
“Pop art godfather Ron English exposes Dunny’s inner demons at Art Basel Miami with this freakishly rare 8-inch. Hit the lights on this GID piece to see what’s left of Dunny after English attacks. Available December 4 exclusively at Kidrobot Miami and kidrobot.com. Retails for $50. Ron English spreads his popaganda with a rally and signing at Kidrobot MIA Thursday, December 4th from 6-8pm.” More Info: http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2008/12/01/kidrobot-x-ron-english-8-dunny/ Read More
T and P
This has to be one of the newest and my favorite gallery running in Philly right now. Please support T and P Fine Art (The store before them sold turtles and porn, hence the name). They have a unique yet eclectic collection of artists that show in their space. Here’s a flyer for their next show which is next week, Dec. 5th @ 1143 9th St., 7pm. It’s showcasing artists from across the map so come out, look at art and meet some friends, it won’t hurt to... Read More
Toy2R Pop-Up Shop! (Chinatown Bus)
D.B.A. Brooklyn, New York’s newest lifestyle goods shop, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based vinyl toy company Toy2R to create a 10-day pop-up shop to celebrate the release of the latest toys from renowned artist Frank Kozik. Featuring his signature theme of characters with cigarettes and attitude, Frank Kozik’s latest 2.5″ Redrum Qee series, 2″ Potamus mini-figures, and just in time for the holidays, the Kozik Party Fun Pack of Merry Mini Bombs Twin Pack will be making... Read More
