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TWO OF A KIND JENI YANG SOLO EXHIBITION AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Two of a Kind, an art show featuring new works by Jeni Yang. Whimsical might be the way to describe the works of Taiwan born and Southern California residing artist, Jeni Yang. Her works intersect cats, cakes, and nature. Her recent entry into Giant Robot 2′s Game Over exhibition included a video game, Cat Burger, which will be on display as well. Two of a Kind will include: paintings, drawings, and small sculptures including a wall installation. Facebook event. >> SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON LIMITED EDITION FIGURES UGLYDOLL X FUNKO – POP! These are limited edition 2012 SDCC versions of their popular vinyl figure line. There are only 480 of each variety. Their heads can rotate and provide a cool accessory for your desk or display case. WAGE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GR EDITION *SIGNED* UGLYDOLL Get your very own Giant Robot Edition complete with exclusive commemorative buttons and Cubeecraft paper Wage. LABRADOR RETRIEVER STICKERS SEAL COLLECTION Seal Collections stickers are all about dogs! This particular one is the Labrador Retriever set. Adorable! ARTIST TRADING CARD PACK SERIES 2 THE ART HUSTLE Special inserts include a new sub-series of Artist Menko Cards, Frank Kozik Silk Screen Cards & Ron English Sticker Cards! THE MELTY MISFITS STICKER PACK BUFF MONSTER Watch out for special inserts such as signed cards, variants, errors and a poster. Also one lucky golden ticket is in one of these packs which wins you an original painting. GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 SEPTEMBER 23 – JAN 20, 2013 RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 22, TIME TBD 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. 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. >> JENI YANG SEE THE IMAGES ARTIST FRIEND SERIES: JENI YANG By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Since the exhibition is this Saturday, we thought we’d show you the Jeni Yang Artist...
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UGLYDOLL WAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY AUGUST 12, 2-5PM We’re proud to host a Birthday Party for Wage! As many of you know… Wage began the journey for Uglydoll in 2002. The first shop? Giant Robot. Now, ten years later, Wage in it’s original form is reproduced as Uglydoll 10 Year Anniversary Wage (pictured above). GR2 will host creator David Horvath in a “relaxed event” including Anniversary Wage signing, cake, cookies, button making, and Wages (Bingo)! Come celebrate with us! Facebook event. >> SERIES 24 FIGURE BEARBRICK Brand new series of the classic Bearbrick mini figures. Eleven different possibilities including Batman, Snoopy or Felix the Cat styles. DINGY T-SHIRT YELLOW RAT Beautiful simple tees based on graphics from the 50′s and 60′s. This particular design was done by Margaret Kilgallen! YETI BULLITT T-SHIRT GAMA-GO I don’t think it would a good idea to cross Yeti in a road rage incident. Steer clear of his Bullitt automobile. MINI TAPE ROLL ANIMALS – SET OF 3 Add these cute animals to your mundane taping tasks. It’s sure to make your craft projects cuter. HOLIDAY CANDY STICKERS BEE CREATE SEAL Delicious holiday related candy treats all on one sticker sheet! Chocolate dipped strawberries and gingerbread men! MAMA, IS IT SUMMER YET? NIKKI MCCLURE Following the success of All in a Day, Nikki McClure once again uses her unique paper cutouts to showcase wonderful images of nature and the joys of family and the outdoors. INTERGALACTIC TELEPATHIC PEN PAL AND OTHER SUPER SHORT STORIES YUMI SAKUGAWA Yumi Sakugawa is an LA based comic book artist and illustrator who creates gem-like stories. Follow these vignettes and be charmed. TASTY RAINBOWS MINI RESIN FIGURE PETER KATO Each figure is handmade and features a juicy paint job. TURTLE TETSUJIN MINI RESIN FIGURE GR x PETER KATO A collaboration that was founded upon DIY ethics and resulted in killer resin figures. JENI YANG SOLO EXHIBITION AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Two of a Kind, an art show featuring new works by Jeni Yang. Whimsical might be the way to describe the works of Taiwan born and Southern California residing artist, Jeni Yang. Her works intersect cats, cakes, and nature. Her recent entry into Giant Robot 2′s Game Over exhibition included a video game, Cat Burger, which will be on display as well. Two of a Kind will include: paintings, drawings, and small sculptures including a wall installation. Facebook event. >> THE TRADING TORTOISE STOPS AT GIANT ROBOT 2 By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to those who visited The Trading Tortoise and met Souther and Monica! We hope you enjoy your newfound treasures. Track your items here as they slowly navigate the country. >> NEW MUSIC REVIEWS: REDD KROSS, RAD, DOWN BY LAW, 45 GRAVE, LONG DISTANCE POISON By MARTIN WONG Did I mention that Tuesday night’s Redd Kross gig at The Roxy was a record release show? Here’s a review on that...
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YODA – USB FLASH DRIVE MIMOBOT X STAR WARS Mimobots are really fun designer USB flash drives. We’ve carried them for years and we’re happy to feature a few new styles. TIE FIGHTER PILOT – USB FLASH DRIVE MIMOBOT X STAR WARS This TIE Fighter Pilot Star Wars Mimobot comes pre-loaded with Star Wars content including wallpapers, screensavers, icons, and avatars. LEIA AS BOUSHH – USB FLASH DRIVE MIMOBOT X STAR WARS Princess Leia is cleverly concealed which provides a neat twist. Definitely more attractive and harder to misplace than your standard flash drive. ARLECCHINO – USB FLASH DRIVE MIMOBOT X TOKIDOKI This little guy was originally available as a Museum of Modern Art exclusive from Simone Legno and his Tokidoki brand. COOKIE CHEF BABO PLUSH UGLYDOLL This particular plush was originally only redeemable via voucher, but now we have some especially for you. GRAGON PLUSH UGLYDOLL Uglydolls that can fly are a rare sight indeed. However, the size of Gragon’s head makes some maneuvers more challenging. THEO ELLSWORTH SOLO EXHIBITION ARTWORK The Sudden Amplification of Certain Senses is currently on display at GR2 and available for online purchase. Click to see the show. YUKINORI DEHARA SOLO EXHIBITION ARTWORK These are two great pieces available from our previous exhibition, Satoshi the Last Salaryman. Click to see unsold artwork. giant robot po box 642053 los angeles, ca 90064 310.479.7311 info@giantrobot.com subscribe to this list | unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences
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THE TRADING TORTOISE SOUTHER SALAZAR & MONICA CHOY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2-5PM 1. Bring us something special that you’re willing to trade. 2. Fill out a tag (we will have them out near the Tortoise) with your name, location, and as much info about your trade as possible (leave the number blank). 3. Sit down and trade with us! Tell us about your object you brought: where did you find it? did you make it? what’s the story behind it? We will present a few different options for you to choose from. We will do our best to connect you with something we think you might appreciate. (If you decide you would rather keep the item you brought, that is always totally OK too) 4. Track your trade online. We will assign a number to your item that will allow you to see where it eventually finds its new home. We can only accommodate up to 50 trades per stop, so come early! You are welcome to bring more items to barter with others, but please only 1 trade per person with the Trading Tortoise. Facebook event. >> UGLYDOLL WAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY AUGUST 12, 2-5PM Giant Robot is proud to host a Birthday Party for Wage! As many of you know… Wage began the journey for Uglydoll in 2002. The first shop? Giant Robot. Now, ten years later, Wage in it’s original form is reproduced as Uglydoll 10 Year Anniversary Wage. On August 12th from 2-5pm Giant Robot 2 in LA, will host creator David Horvath in a “relaxed event” including Anniversary Wage signing, cake, cookies, button making, and Wages (Bingo)! Facebook event. >> TOKIDOKI X MARVEL FRENZIES CHARM / ZIPPER PULL You might find Wolverine, Cyclops, Iron Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Red Skull, Storm, Human Torch, Thing, Vision, Spiderman, Hulk, Captain America, Rogue, Dr. Doom, Dr. Octopus, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Magneto, or Punisher in your new collection. GIANT ROBOT BITMAP DINO T-SHIRT New Giant Robot design featuring a dino reassembling Tokyo Tower! Sometimes your favorite dino character can be a good guy too. MIGHTY FINE – UGLYDOLL I’M SO MONEY T-SHIRT The tees are lightweight and have a kind of distressed faded print. Perfect for the summer time! THE ART OF DANIEL CLOWES MODERN CARTOONIST The book includes all of Clowes’s best-known illustrations as well as rare and previously unpublished work, all reproduced from the original art, and also includes essays by noted contributors. PAT GRANT BLUE Part autobiography, part science fiction, Blue is the story of three spotty teenagers who skip school to go surfing, only to end up investigating rumors of a dead body in their beach town. UGLYDOLL BOP N’ BEEP & JEERO Everybody could use a pouch-friendly pal. TOKIDOKI – CACTUS ROCKER VINYL FIGURE Part cactus, part punk rocker. All attitude! JENI YANG SOLO EXHIBITION AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Two of a Kind, an art show featuring new works by Jeni...
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THEO ELLSWORTH SOLO EXHIBITION JULY 28 – AUGUST 15, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JULY 28, 6:30-10PM Theo Ellsworth draws obsessively detailed drawings and self-publishes comics, mini comics, and zines about imaginary people and places. The cosmic imagery, subtle geometry, and implied animism in his works recall the epic, heroic, and odd imagery of Jean “Moebius” Girard, Mayan ruins, and the Nazca lines, filtered through the jam-packed and often psychedelic lens of underground comix from the ’70s. (Ellsworth’s first “real” book, Capacity, was weird, wordy, and wonderful, and published by Secret Acres in 2008.) Taking part in art shows affords the Portland, OR-based artist opportunities to experiment with color, explore larger frames, and let his imagination fly–or spelunk or dive, depending on his mood. >> RISOGRAPH PRINTING WORKSHOP II SUNDAY, JULY 29, 1-6PM If you don’t know what Risograph is, here’s your chance. The fine folks at Never Press will bring their Risograph machine for you to try. Basically Risograph looks like a photocopier, but it’s not. It’s more akin to a silkscreen press since it runs like a printing press – complete with plate and ink (not toner). They will change the inks so you can layer multiple colors as well. Suggested donations of $3, but if you want to print more, you can do that too. >> /table> THEO ELLSWORTH – CAPACITY *PRE-ORDER CUSTOM SIGNED* Theo Ellsworth is having a solo art show at GR2 and you can get your Capacity graphic novel signed by the man himself! THEO ELLSWORTH – SLEEPER CAR *PRE-ORDER CUSTOM SIGNED* Theo Ellsworth is having a solo art show at GR2 and you can get your Slepper Car graphic novel signed by the man himself! KAGAN MCLEOD INFINITE KUNG FU The book walks you through familiar corridors in the house of martial mayhem, but still smashes your face through walls of wonder and into rooms where kung fu is afraid to go! ED PISKOR – WIZZYWIG PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL HACKER Inspired by the incredible stories of real-life hackers, Wizzygig is the thrilling tale of a master manipulator – his journey from precocious child scammer to federally-wanted fugitive, and beyond. PETER KATO – TASTY RAINBOWS MINI RESIN FIGURE Peter Kato hand sculpted and hand produced this resin toy! He warns, to not eat these! Each come with a slightly varied rainbow paint job. MARI INUKAI – SEKAISEIFUKUDAN FIGURE *SIGNED* SDCC 2012 Exclusive!! Buy the new Nekomitaina glow-in-the-dark figure and receive a Mari Inukai print. Both Signed by the artist herself! ZIP HOPS ZIPPER PULL Random assortment of either microphone, boombox, turntable, mixing board or head phones! ANOUK RICARD ANNA & FROGA – WANT A GUMBALL? The book features the adventures of a little girl named Anna and her gang of animal friends. THE TRADING TORTOISE SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2-5PM 1. Bring us something special that you’re willing to trade. 2. Fill out a tag (we will have them out near the Tortoise) with your name, location, and as much info about your trade...
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