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HAUNTS JOHN PHAM AND ROB SATO SEPTEMBER 8 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot is proud to present Haunts, a two person exhibition featuring the work of John Pham and Rob Sato. John Pham shows extensively with Giant Robot 2 and is currently working in the animation industry. An avid Street Fighter player, Pham is a video game enthusiast and has published numerous narrative comic stories. Rob Sato’s watercolor works can be absurd but are quickly settling into a more subtle and abstract direction. Sato is known for his detailed watercolor works that take extensive research and time. His works will be exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum exhibition: Giant Robot Biennale 3. >> BABY ROMPER GIANT ROBOT X KUMQUAT Kumquat Clothing and Giant Robot team up for some new children’s items! BABY T-SHIRT GIANT ROBOT X KUMQUAT Besides the mascot pattern, we have a simple black and white design. POSTCARDS DAVID CHOE Postcards depict the artist’s hyperkinetic illustration and raw graffiti-fueled paintings. SKETCHBOOK DAVID CHOE This high-quality blank sketchbook features a double cover. HARDCOVER BOOK DAVID CHOE This career-spanning book was created, designed, and written by David Choe himself. ROBOT ARMY T-SHIRT GIANT ROBOT They’re back! Be weary of the robot army invasion! XOXO POSTCARD SET JAMES JEAN GR contributing artist James Jean has released this wonderful set of postcards featuring images of his much talked about paintings. REBUS BOOK JAMES JEAN This monumental book reveals new ideas and explorations from an artist whose voice, influence, and vision remain simply unparalleled. 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. >> GR2: JENI YANG TWO OF A KIND By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thank you to the attendees of last weekend’s opening reception. Check out photos of friends as well as Jeni preparing the GR2 window display. >> JENI...
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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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THEO ELLSWORTH AT GR2 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. >> A LITTLE STRANGER - SLEEPING SEA URCHIN HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE DRIL ONE - U.S. UDMM12 HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE YUKINORI DEHARA - MENTA MOTHMAN HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE YUKINORI DEHARA - WAGE SATOSHI HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE J*RYU - TUESDAY & TUSCANY HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE SCOTT TOLLESON - LEONARD HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE JULIE WEST - UNTITLED HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE SPANKY STOKES – UGLYSTROLL HORVATH X UGLYDOLL REMIX FIGURE COMIC-CON’S NOT DEAD PT. 2 By MARTIN WONG It isn’t easy for the casual fan to acquire tickets to Comic-Con. Once you get in, it’s an ordeal to squeeze past the movie studio palaces with their big screens and giveaways. But if you are willing to put in the work, Comic-Con is still pretty awesome. >> BOB AND THE MONSTER SCREENING / Q&A AT KPCC By MARTIN WONG If you ever listened to Bob Forrest’s radio show, you know he doesn’t give a fuck about social media. Yet I’m compelled to gush about last night’s screening of Bob and The Monster, Keirda Bahruth’s 2011 documentary about him. >> INTERVIEW WITH EDDIE SOLIS OF IT’S CASUAL By MARTIN WONG Meanwhile, Eddie and I chitchatted after each show and he began responding to some of the photos and reviews that I was posting online. One thing led to another, and here’s a (yup) casual Q&A with one of my new favorite bands and dudes. If you make it to the end, there’s an exclusive MP4 waiting for you. >> COMIC-CON: THE LAST By ERIC NAKAMURA The last photo set from Comic-Con 2012. >> COMIC-CON: DAY 4 By ERIC NAKAMURA Saturday at Comic-Con 2012. >> GAMESPOT TOURS GIANT ROBOT BOOTH 1729 By GIANT ROBOT NEWS GameSpot gets GR Boss Robot Eric Nakamura to give him a video tour of booth 1729 at Comic-Con 2012. >> COMIC-CON: DAY 3 By ERIC NAKAMURA Friday at Comic-Con 2012. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 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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DAVE KIERSH AFTERNOON SPECIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL + FREE PRINT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 3-5PM Giant Robot is proud to host Dave Kiersh, an indie comics hero. Kiersh has been working in the indie comics space for years and has slowly gained a loyal audience. His style is freely drawn and appears effortless and calming. It’s realistic and nostalgic. Afterschool Special is an illustrated romance concerning two teenage outsiders navigating a suburban landscape through nostalgia and personal dilemmas. This 132 page full color perfect bound book includes affectionate nods to abandoned parking lots, late night B-movies and trashy amusement parks. Fully written, illustrated and published by Dave Kiersh. First offset printing and limited to 700 copies. Dave Kiersh was born in 1979. He is also the creator of Dirtbags, Mallchicks and Motorbikes, his first full color book, which was published in 2009 with the assistance of a Xeric Grant. Afterschool Special went to print as the result of a successful Kickstarter campaign. He has been self-publishing his own comics since 1999. >> LEGO MINIFIGURES SERIES 7 Awesome array of everyone’s favorite mini figures, Lego people! In this blind bag you may get a Nerd, Punk Girl, Bride, Warrior, Viking Woman, Space Pirate, Bagpipes Man, Aztec Warrior, Ape Man, Hippie, Bunny Suit Man, Swimmer, Black Knight, Red Riding Hood, Tennis Player, Sea King. MEAT BUN DAYTONABOT T-SHIRT From Meat Bun: “HORNET lives for speed, finding true happiness while trading paint in a crowded stock car race. Considers himself a “high-class” racer, but has no problem getting his tires dirty.” MEAT BUN PASSING BREEZE T-SHIRT From Meatbun: “Grab your girl, put the top down and crank up your favorite “Splash Wave” radio station and let the magical sound shower wash over you like a passing breeze…” TOTORO 150 PIECE MINI JIGSAW PUZZLE (SIT) Make Totoro appear piece by piece in this 150 piece mini jigsaw puzzle. Beautiful enough to display! TOTORO 300 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLE (GRASS) Make Totoro appear piece by piece in this 300 piece jigsaw puzzle. Beautiful enough to display! TOTORO 300 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLE (MOON) Make Totoro appear piece by piece in this 300 piece jigsaw puzzle. Beautiful enough to display! TOTORO 150 PIECE MINI JIGSAW PUZZLE (FLY) Make Totoro appear piece by piece in this 150 piece mini jigsaw puzzle. Beautiful enough to display! JUN KUNG, DANIEL WU, AND PRODIP LEUNG ON PLAYBACK IS A BITCH By MARTIN WONG Upon returning home from the Drummer’s Collective in New York City, ace musician Jun Kung began his career as a rock musician. Despite winning the 2000 Hong Kong Commercial Radio Music Award for New Artist, Jun was quickly disillusioned by Hong Kong’s music industry. Instead, he became the most demanded drummer in Canto-pop and went on to collaborate with the likes of Jacky Cheung, Eason Chan, and Faye Wong. It wasn’t until 2010 that he returned to making his own music with Jun K, released on his friend Daniel Wu’s Revolution label. Upon...
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