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Art · Figures / Toys · Giant Robot store · Jul 05, 2011

“Panty Flash” Brings the World of Dehara to Giant Robot!

With the opening reception during the Fourth of July weekend, Yukinori Dehara brings his unique brand of creativity and insanity to Giant Robot! His new art show, “World Wide Panty Flash,” was unveiled this past weekend, where renown and new characters from the world of Dehara revealed themselves in various scandalous states of undress! It was a room of infamous panty shots as each character showed a little skin and some even showed a few guts. His new art show is now available online for perusal and purchase. Come and sneak a peek at all of the panty shots that Yukinori Dehara has to offer! Click on the photo below or click on this secure link: WORLD WIDE PANTY FLASH! Yukinori Dehara’s “Panty Flash” not only brings crotch shots to Giant Robot! New merchandise by Yukinori Dehara has also invaded the interior of GR2! Fans of the artist can now own plush dolls of Menta-Kun, various sticker and button sets, Menta-Kun pencil cases, Menta-Kun hand towels, and various straps and keychains! These new products are limited in quantity, so purchase your favorite Dehara merchandise soon! Click on the array of plush Menta-Kun below or follow the secure link [HERE].

Art · ben clark · Coliseum · dehara · Figures / Toys · gr2 · Music · MW · News · twin infinities · Jul 05, 2011

Coliseum at Twin Infinities, Dehara at GR2

Coliseum at Twin Infinities art show

On Friday night, I went with my old friend/ass-kicker/artist/zine maker/GR crew for life Kiyoshi Nakazawa to the NOMAD gallery in Frogtown to catch a fine display of the art of rocking and art about rock. Above: The mighty Coliseum made a stop on their California Obliteration tour. Yes!

Rich Jacobs

Co-curated by Rich Jacobs (above) and Sam James Velde (Night Horse), the show had too many contributors to list, but I happen to be a friend or fan of many.

Ben Clark

I never get sick of seeing my pal/GR crew Ben Clark’s work, especially when it’s printed. Up on top you can see THE picture of Justin fronting Unwound at Jabberjaw. What a rad show. Damn. I’m pretty sure I was at that Rocket From The Crypt gig pictured in front, as well, not to mention the Fugazi show at the Palace on the bottom left. Ben actually made me print of the latter, and it’s one of my prized possessions.

Rick Froberg

Art by some of my musical heroes: Rick Froberg from Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, and Obits (above). David Pajo from Slint, Tortoise, Papa M, and a ton of others (below). Our mutual friend Sooyoung Park introduced me to Pajo at a BBQ in Chicago, but I doubt if he remembers me.

David Pajo

Art · Figures / Toys · GR2 · World Wide Panty Flash · yukinori dehara · Jul 02, 2011

An Influx of Great Art and Artists at Giant Robot!

Blithe Spirits has reached its end at GR2. Our featured artists for the month of June were Ines Estrada and Sean Chao. Many of their pieces are still available, and Giant Robot is helping make them more readily available to you! Prices for many of Sean Chao’s art work have just been reduced. Many of his amazing sculptural pieces have been reduced by as much as $100 off. Click on the photo below in order to peruse and purchase! With the beginning of a new month, a new art show has been installed at GR2 and the fanbase for this month’s artist is in high anticipation. Yukinori Dehara will be unveiling his new art show at GR2, titled “World Wide Panty Flash.” We have about 45 new sculptural art pieces that will be available for purchase in-store and online, as well as many new products by Dehara! Please expect his new art show to be available for perusal and purchase online by Monday, July 4th 12PM PST.

Bossy Bear · Bossy Bear Kaiju · david horvath · Figures / Toys · Giant Robot store · Toy2R · 1 comment · Jun 22, 2011

Bossy Bear Attack! New Kaiju Bossy Bear 5″ Vinyl Figures!

The evolution of Bossy Bear has reached its limit! And the new Kaiju Bossy Bear 5″ Vinyl Figures have reached Giant Robot! These new Bossy Bears feature the eclectic combination of western cuteness and eastern malevolence as Bossy Bear has become an altered beast that rivals the vinyl kaiju monsters before him. Recently released by Toy2R, the kaiju-inspired figure transmutes the moi-inducing Bossy Bear with a reptilian torso, scales, sharp teeth and fangs. He is dubbed the “Strange Beast Bossy Bear!” The new 5” figure is available in Blue and Pink versions with four different facial expressions, because you never know what terrifying mood Bossy Bear will be in. Click on the photo below in order to witness the emergence of this new incarnation! More bossy than ever before! Bossy Bear is very bossy. And he’s also had just about enough. Bossy has reached his limit. Just like you, Bossy Bear has a strong side. Well Bossy’s strong side has come out, and he wants things his way NOW!!! Let Bossy help you find your strong side.

Art · art exhibition · Events · figures · Figures / Toys · giant robot · GR2 · panchira · panty flash · sculpture · worldwide panty flash · yukinori dehara · Jun 16, 2011

GR2 7/2/11 – 7/27/11 Yukinori Dehara – Worldwide Panty Flash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art Show Opening: Yukinori Dehara: Worldwide Panty Flash July 2 – July 27th, 2011 Reception: Saturday, July 2, 6:30 – 10:00 pm GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://giantrobot.com (310) 445-9276 Giant Robot is proud to host World Wide Panty Flash, paper clay sculptures by Yukinori Dehara. We’ve featured Japanese artist, Yukinori Dehara annually and his exhibitions range from being touching to grotesque. Yet like most artists, he has a deep ideology behind his pieces although to the casual observer, they look like fun. Panchira means panty flash. In Yukinori Dehara’s words, “It sometimes takes a candid shot of the panty and the uncle is arrested though it is a shameful thing. Panchira is an important part of Japanese culture for men. People want panchira animation, idol, and figures because we can’t watch panchira at real world.” “It is always noted in the commuter train and the town. I made figures imagining a lot of situations of panchira, so I love panchira.” 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 a shop and gallery in Los Angeles, as well as an online equivalent. An opening reception for the artists will take place from 6:30 – 10:00 pm on Saturday, July 2, 2011. For more information about Yukinori Dehara or Giant Robot, please contact: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 479-7311