SDCC 2015 Recap - Part 9

Another favorite booth that we saw this year was Mondo. They had a lot of cool prototypes of TMNT, Madballs etc... Above is a Casey Jones Mask replica prototype.

Art, DIY, Vinyl Toys etc... at SDCC

Here we just grouped in all the vinyl toy companies, artists booths etc... You'll see pictures from Zero Friends, Giant Robot, Lulubell, Skinner, Frank Kozik, Super7, Rotofugi, Cardboard Spaceship, Gargamel, Grass Hut, Dead Zebra and more... Enjoy the pics!

SuperAwesome : Art and Giant Robot at OMCA Recap

Thought we had posted about our visit to the SuperAwesome : Art and Giant Robot at the Oakland Museum of CA back in early July. Whoops! Guess we just posted pics on our instagram. Great show and great art. Happy to see Giant Robot back up here for a few months. Still miss their store in SF.

If you're in the LA area, Giant Robot has lots of shows and events going on all the time!

For those that don't have instagram or follow us, you can check out our slideshow below:

Uglycon 2014 at Giant Robot

It's that time again! Calling all Uglydoll fans and collectors. This is the event for you. Uglycon is June 21st this year and will be held at Giant Robot (GR2). Time is still TBD.

SuperAwesome: Art and Giant Robot at the Oakland Museum of CA

SuperAwesome: Art and Giant Robot at the Oakand Museum of CA starting Saturday, April 19th and the show runs until July 27th 2014.

Uglycon at Giant Robot

Uglycon will be at Giant Robot on June 15th from 2pm-9pm. There will be an art show, costume parade, photowalk & lots more. If you're in the Southern California area, make sure to stop by. Definitely a great event to attend!

Scott Tolleson x Luke Chueh's Bartholomew Punchyface Release at Giant Robot

Scott Tolleson x Luke Chueh's Bartholomew Punchyface will be released at Giant Robot on April 13th. A limited edition print (below) will also be available at Giant Robot on the same day.

Been waiting for this guy to get released. We saw the prototype at last year's SDCC and talked to Scott about this nerdy plush!

Luke Rook Is Grody to the Max at Giant Robot 2

Luke Rook Is Grody to the Max at Giant Robot 2. Show starts February 23rd and ends on March 13, 2013. Opening Reception is Saturday, February 23rd from 6:30-10pm. This show features and exhibition of figure by Luke Rook.

Check out some of the pieces that will be at his show this coming Saturday!

Giant Robot Biennale 3 + Project Remix

The Japanese American National Museum Presents: Giant Robot Biennale 3 + Project Remix with the opening reception on September 22 from 6-10PM. Project Remix is a custom vinyl show that uses Uglydoll creator David Horvath's figures. If you were at SDCC 2012 there was a mini Project Remix show at Giant Robot's Booth. 

Read below for all the details via Giant Robot:

GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3

SEPTEMBER 23 – JAN 20, 2013

RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6-10PM

The Japanese American National Museum presents Giant Robot Biennale 3, its third show in conjunction with Eric Nakamura, owner of Asian American pop culture juggernaut Giant Robot. The expansive show features a gallery of eight emerging artists along with a customized vinyl figure collection.

Following two previous successful exhibitions at the National Museum, the Biennale continues to push the envelope with a creative, fresh, and uniquely interactive experience. This year’s exhibition highlights the works of Rob Sato, Deth P. Sun, Ako Castuera, Eishi Takaoka, Saelee Oh, Sean Chao, Albert Reyes, and Zach Gage, all with long ties to Giant Robot. Each artist brings their original style, from whimsical wall paintings and creatures in clay worlds, to a life-size “haunted” maze especially built for this Biennale.

Using Uglydoll creator David Horvath figures, Nakamura curated Project Remix, a custom vinyl show with over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. The roster of artists for the project:

64 Colors, A Little Stranger, Aaron Brown, Angry Woebots, Arbito, Atsushi Honda, Aya Kakeda, Bert Gatchalian, Betso, Brent Nolasco, Bwana Spoons, Camilla d’Errico, Chuckboy, Clement Hanami, Cris Rose, D-Lux, Darth Rimmer, David Horvath, Yukinori Dehara, DrilOne, Edwin Ushiro, Elizabeth Ito, Fakir, Frank Mysterio, Gary Ham, Harpoon, Helena Garcia, J*Ryu, Jason Limon, Jeff Lamm, Jeni Yang, Jeremiah Ketner, Jesse Hernandez, Joe Hahn, Joe Ledbetter, Josh Herbolsheimer, Julie West, kaNO, Kat Brunegraff, Kio Griffith, Kiyoshi, Kohei Yamashita, Koji Harmon, Leecifer, Le Merde, Len Higa, Lou Pimentel, Luke Chueh, Luke Rook, Lunabee, Mari Inukai, Mark Nagata, Martin Hsu, Meat Bun, Miso, Nakanari, Nathan Ota, Nebulon5, Nick Arciaga, Noferin, Okkle, Oliver Hibert, Bob Conge – Plaseebo, Podgy Panda, Reactor 88, Rohby, Sarah Neyhart, Scott Tolleson, Scott Wilkowski, Shane Jessup, Shawnimals, Danni Shinya Luo, Spanky Stokes, Spencer Hibert, Squink!, Stasia Burrington, Tado, Tara Logsdon, Tiffany Liu, Tristan Eaton, UAMOU, Valerie Gudell, YoskayYamamoto.

Special additions to the exhibition include an original piece from Japanese painter Masakatsu Sashie as well as arcade machines running Jeni Yang and Beau Blyth’s new indie video game, Catburger.

Keep checking Giant Robot's website for some sneak peeks of the Project Remix Customs!

Giant Robot's Signing Schedule For SDCC 2012

Giant Robot just announced their Signing schedule for SDCC.

Giant Robot Remix Project Uglydoll x Horvath for SDCC 2012

Giant Robot Remix Project Uglydoll x Horvath at SDCC. See these at Giant Robot's Booth #1729.

Grody Shogun's Nerd Pellets Exclusive Release at Robots - A Benefit for GR2 Show

Nerd Pellets

Grody Shogun is set to release another new figure called "Nerd Pellets" at Giant Robot 2 this Saturday, September 24 at the Robots - A Benefit for Giant Robot 2.

"Grody Shogun’s latest mash-up of goodies, Nerd Pellets, will rear their charitable heads for the first time ever at  the “Robots, A Benefit for GR2″ show, which opens September 24 and runs through October 12th. All the proceeds from this robot themed show will benefit the GR2 gallery and help allow it to continue to provide the amazing space for renowned and up & coming artists to share their work!  Be sure to check out this fun event in person or online after the show opening! (Grody fans, please note: This version of Nerd Pellets were made exclusively by Grody Shogun to donate to this show, and will not be offered up anywhere else!)"

Lulubell & Grody Shogun are AWESOME!

via Lulubell


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Robots - A Benefit for Giant Robot 2

Robots - A Benefit for Giant Robot 2 takes place this Saturday, September 24th. Show lasts until October 12th. Opening reception is 6:30-11pm on Sept 24th.

"Giant Robot will host a “special” art exhibition for the benefit of Giant Robot 2 – the gallery space.
Giant Robot 1 retail space began art exhibitions including Ai Yamaguchi and kozyndan. The space was limiting and art as we know it today was a limited world that was just beginning to bubble.

Opening in 2003, Giant Robot 2 or “GR2″ has hosted exhibitions by well known, soon to be well known and new young artists. The first exhibition in the space was by renown artist David Choe. Following exhibitions included Saelee Oh, Deth P. Sun, kozyndan, Barry McGee, Souther Salazar, Eishi Takaoka, Masakatsu Sashie, and many others who exhibit at many locations around the world. We’ve since worked with new waves of artists who’ve also moved forward at a rapid pace as well. Then yet another wave, and so forth. Giant Robot 2 has often and free exhibited young artists at an expense. In the end, who pays for the promotion, rent, staffing, etc? We do.

We’re not like many other establishments who force artists into contracts. We try and nurture artists so they can have their freedom. At times it works well. Our track record is powerful. But again, how does this get paid for? The hindering economy leaves us with less options, and a benefit show featuring our artist friends will carry us for a healthy amount of time and we hope to have your support. The goal for GR2 is for the space to be self sustaining as an art space in 2012 and on. We’ll release more news on our plans, soon.

Artists include:
Apak, Andrice Arp, Gary Baseman, Robert Bellm, Jill Bliss, Aaron Brown, Buff Monster, Jon Burgerman, Youjung Byun, Ako Castuera, Sean Chao, Louise Chen, Shawn Cheng, James Chong, Luke Chueh, Josh Cochran, Eleanor Davis, Evah Fan, Ulises Farinas, Jesse Fillingham, Jordan Fu, Matt Furie, Susie Ghahremani, Katherine Guillen, Clement Hanami, Nao Harada, Seonna Hong, David Horvath, Martin Hsu, Mari Inukai, Yellena James, James Jean, Hellen Jo, Kaori Kasai, James Kochalka, kozyndan, Le Merde, Tessar Lo, Barry Mcgee, Miso, Junko Mizuno, Tru Nguyen, Saelee Oh, Saejean Oh, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Ming Ong, Martin Ontiveros, John Pham, Sidney Pink, Ferris Plock, Jarrett Quon, Albert Reyes, Grant Reynolds, Dr. Romanelli, Luke Rook, Souther Salazar, Rob Sato, Scrappers, Ryan Jacob Smith, Space Invader, Deth P. Sun, Daria Tessler, Mark Todd, Kelly Tunstall, Aiyana Udesen, Edwin Ushiro, Esther P. Watson, Jing Wei, Yoskay Yamamoto, Jeni Yang and more!

Giant Robot was born as a Los Angeles-based magazine about Asian, Asian-American, and new hybrid culture in 1994, but has evolved into a full-service pop culture provider with shops and galleries in Los Angeles as well as an online equivalent."

If you're in the LA Area, stop by for a good cause as well as checking out the amazing artwork by a lot of talented artists.


via Giant Robot