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TAI CHI ZERO SCREENING OCTOBER 17, 7:30PM CHINESE 6 THEATRES, LOS ANGELES On behalf of WELL GO USA and Variance Films, Giant Robot invites you to a special advance screening of award-winning steampunk-infused, kung-fu throw down TAI CHI ZERO, directed by Stephen Fung. It will open theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, October 19th with a national release to follow. Official site. First come, first served. RSVP with your name & number of guests to: filmmatters@giantrobot.com GAME NIGHT 11 I WANNA BE THE GUY GAIDEN | WALKER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7-10PM I Wanna Be The Guy Gaiden by Michael “Kayin” O’Reilly: The sequel to the most difficult game sensation I Wanna Be The Guy. A platformer that takes sprites from games of your childhood memories – and you may not have seen this one coming – kills you with them. Walker by Blake Fix: An impressively large platformer with beautiful sprite art, a whimsical sense of humour and a single-button control system. Playing as the titular Walker, you embark on a grand quest to… walk somewhere, in a mostly forwards/rightwards direction! And jump on stuff! Facebook event. >> 20 PIECES OF DREAMS EXHIBITION BY MARI INUKAI & SPECIAL GUESTS OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 14, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6:30-10PM In Japan, a 20th Birthday is a “Coming of Age” birthday. It includes ceremonies and parties, and it’s akin to becoming 21 in the US. We’ll be celebrating Mari Inukai’s Daughter, Sena’s birthday on October 27th at Giant Robot 2 in West LA. The Exhibition will feature: Mari Inukai, Sena Inukai, Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, Elizabeth Ito, Fumi Omori, Katsuya Terada, Kent Williams, Sean Chao, Stella Im Hultberg, Tessar Lo, and Yoskay Yamamoto. >> UGLYDOLL NEW PLUSHES Ox’s new costume is perfect for Halloween trick-or-treating. LUCKY CAT ERASERS Erasers so cute you might be hesitant to use them. TOTORO PLUSH PEN CASE Take Totoro to class with you! UGLYDOLL UGLYPILLOWS Now twice as awesome, they’re double sided! SOLAR-POWERED PANDA FIGURE Place the figure in direct sunlight and watch it come to life. A LITTLE MISFORTUNE VINYL FIGURE Just in! These lucky cats aren’t so lucky anymore. MOMIJI COIN PURSES A cute place to store your loose change. BARACK OBAMA AT THE NOKIA THEATER IN LOS ANGELES By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Photos by Cate Park. >> INDIE CADE 2012 PHOTO SET By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Photos by Dean Gojobori. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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ARTWORK NOW AVAILABLE: GR BIENNALE 3 – SAELEE OH ARTWORK NOW AVAILABLE: GR BIENNALE 3 – DETH P SUN NEW FROM MOMIJI: BOOK CLUB DOLLS & COIN PURSES NEW FROM UGLYDOLL: UGLYPILLOWS – REVERSIBLE POPULAR T-SHIRT: GR – BIENNALE 3 HORVATH POPULAR FOR HOME: LE MERDE – DRINK KOOZIE STAFF FAVORITE: HINT MINT – AUDREY KAWASAKI SERIES
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GAME NIGHT 11 I WANNA BE THE GUY GAIDEN | WALKER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7-10PM I Wanna Be The Guy Gaiden by Michael “Kayin” O’Reilly: The sequel to the most difficult game sensation I Wanna Be The Guy. A platformer that takes sprites from games of your childhood memories – and you may not have seen this one coming – kills you with them. Walker by Blake Fix: An impressively large platformer with beautiful sprite art, a whimsical sense of humour and a single-button control system. Playing as the titular Walker, you embark on a grand quest to… walk somewhere, in a mostly forwards/rightwards direction! And jump on stuff! Facebook event. >> LE MERDE COASTERS A new set of drink coasters by Le Merde. Only 50 of each variety are made. Hand printed. LE MERDE DRINK KOOZIE Misty Fog Pyramid is perfect to keep your can of brew frosty cold! LE MERDE HOT DOGGIN T-SHIRT The T-shirt reflects Le Merde’s work from the current exhibition. LE MERDE PRICE BUTTON Le Merde button featuring his Hollis character. GR X GARGAMEL X LE MERDE *SIGNED* VINYL FIGURE A classic figure now signed by Le Merde himself. LE MERDE BIG PRINT 2 Le Merde has released prints to coincide with the show Misty Fog’s Combat Rock with Kiyoka Ikeda. 20 PIECES OF DREAMS EXHIBITION BY MARI INUKAI & SPECIAL GUESTS OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 14, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6:30-10PM In Japan, a 20th Birthday is a “Coming of Age” birthday. It includes ceremonies and parties, and it’s akin to becoming 21 in the US. We’ll be celebrating Mari Inukai’s Daughter, Sena’s birthday on October 27th at Giant Robot 2 in West LA. The Exhibition will feature: Mari Inukai, Sena Inukai, Amy Sol, Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, Elizabeth Ito, Fumi Omori, Katsuya Terada, Kent Williams, Sean Chao, Stella Im Hultberg, Tessar Lo, and Yoskay Yamamoto. >> NEW MUSIC REVIEWS: DUM DUM GIRLS, PINBACK, IT’S CASUAL, RITES OF SPRING, FUGAZI EDITS, DOUBLE AUGHT SPY CAR By MARTIN WONG Here’s a rundown on some new and upcoming releases that I’ve been digging. >> GR2 LE MERDE AND KIYOKA IKEDA PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS The walls had paper murals to be colored in a little at a time by guests and they turned out great. That’s Matt Specktor, daughter and Mike Kelly (Le Merde). >> JANM KOKORO CRAFT BOUTIQUE By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Photos of the Kokoro Craft Boutique at the Japanese American National Museum. That’s Rodney Kageyama and Tamlyn Tomita. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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MISTY FOG’S COMBAT ROCK LE MERDE & KIYOKA IKEDA SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 24, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Misty Fog’s Combat Rock, an exhibition featuring Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda of kaiju toy company, Gargamel. Known for his hand sculpted figures, Le Merde has worked tirelessly on a new direction in his work. This exhibit will focus on Le Merde’s Misty Fog line of figures. New items will include: New T-shirt, New Beer Koozie, 4 new Coaster prints. 4 color art pieces and various customs of the new sculpts. Also scheduled is a new figure release. Le Merde’s last solo appearance at GR2 was in 2009 for his Bruised, Beaten, and Blackened exhibition. He also participated in the Biennale 2: 15 years with David Horvath and Yukinori Dehara. Facebook event. Preview artwork. >> KOKORO CRAFT BOUTIQUE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 10AM-4PM JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Showcase and sale of unique, high quality, handcrafted, artist designed merchandise. Craft items for sale include: origami art, unique jewelry, kimono fabric clothing, handbags, silk/yarn scarves, ceramic and miniature bronze sculptures, cultural t-shirts, stationery, glass art, and much more! Free admission to Japanese American National Museum exhibitions with craft show purchase ($5 minimum) (September 30, 2012 only). On the Plaza: Yuujou Taiko will perform at 12PM. >> GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 BUTTON SET To coincide with the Biennale 3 exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum, we’ve released a set of 12 buttons. Cool, simple silhouettes of Horvath Kaiju characters and the classic Big Boss Robot logo. LE MERDE – MISTY FOG’S COMBAT ROCK T-SHIRT Mike Kelly (Le Merde) always designs the coolest shirts. Get one at this Saturday’s opening reception. GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 HORVATH T-SHIRT (GID) The T-shirt features a mix of David Horvath and GR Big Boss Robot silhouetted icons. THEO ELLSWORTH - THE UNDERSTANDING MONSTER: BOOK ONE While maintaining the intimate nature of his debut Capacity, Ellsworth has taken his personal experience to an entirely new reality, exploding with color and energy. STEVEN WEISSMAN - BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA The American cartoonist takes from the lives of the leaders of the free world, his friends, his family, his sworn enemies, and gives them a new life that is both withering and oblique. ADRIAN TOMINE - 32 STORIES BOX SET Redesigned to coincide with the release of Shortcomings in paperback is a brand-new edition of Adrian Tomine’s first book, 32 Stories. ADRIAN TOMINE - NEW YORK DRAWINGS New York Drawings is a loving homage to the city that Tomine, a West Coast transplant, has called home for the past seven years. GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 – PHOTO SET 1 By ERIC NAKAMURA Photos from the Giant Robot Biennale 3 opening party at the Japanese American Museum. Photos by Dean Gojobori. Artists Rob Sato and Ako Castuera pictured above. >> GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 – PHOTO SET 2 By ERIC NAKAMURA Artists Deth P Sun and Marci Washington pictured above. >>...
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ARTWORK NOW AVAILABLE: BIENNALE 3 – SEAN CHAO, ROB SATO, EISHI TAKAOKA ON SALE TODAY 2PM PST: BIENNALE 3 – REMIX PROJECT PIECES LAST CHANCE: HAUNTS – JOHN PHAM & ROB SATO NEW GOODS: GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 HORVATH T-SHIRT (GID) ADRIAN TOMINE NEW YORK DRAWINGS ANDREW HEM DREAMS TOWARDS REALITY HINT MINT AUDREY KAWASAKI SERIES
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