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giant robot time: 4.19.13 | art by: mark todd OUT OF THE FILMS PICTURES AND WORK BY IWAI SHUNJI APRIL 27 – MAY 2, 2013 (ONE WEEK EXHIBITION) OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., APRIL 27, 6:30-10PM A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji. “Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.” The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT STRANGE SYMBIOSIS MAY 4 – MAY 22, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., MAY 4, 6:30-10PM Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists. MORE INFO BIG BOSS ROBOT HATS GIANT ROBOT Big Boss Robot’s classic angry stare is now found on these slick snap closure hats. “Giant Robot” stitched on left side of cap. BARTHOLOMEW PRINT SET LUKE CHUEH & SCOTT TOLLESON The prints are a set in edition of 50, each signed by the respective artists. BARTHOLOMEW PUNCHYFACE PLUSH — LUKE CHUEH & SCOTT TOLLESON The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. INSTANT GARDEN TASTY EDAMAME Grow tasty Edamame in your own ramen noodle cup-like ceramic container. FOODIE GARDEN PLANTER TOMATO TAKEOVER, BASIL-O-HOLIC, TRIPPLE XXX PEPPERS Grow three different types of each particular variety in a single home planter. LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL MAY 2 – MAY 12, 2013 Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, presents the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) on May 2- 12, 2013 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), CGV Cinemas located in Koreatown, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at NCPD in Little Tokyo, and the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach. We are Co-Presenting two films: COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING SUNDAY | MAY 05 | 5:45 PM | CGV CINEMAS 2 INFO | TRAILER Like the dizzying art of trapeze and acrobatics that is the stuff of this film’s brave young heroine’s dreams, the light-hearted comedy COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING will amaze you. Feel free to use the following discount code: GIROVC2013. SAKE-BOMB SATURDAY, MAY 04 | 4:00 PM | DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA 1 INFO | TRAILER A “Sake-Bomb” is a cocktail created by dropping a shot of sake into a pint of beer. It’s also a comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin. LONG BEACH: WORK IN PROGRESS (APRIL 26, 2013) By MARTIN WONG Imprint Culture Lab...
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giant robot time: 4.5.13 | art by: james kochalka FACIAL RECOGNITION APRIL 6 – APRIL 24, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30-10PM Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie and Mark Todd James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers. All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot. MORE INFO | PREVIEW IMAGES | FACEBOOK EVENT BARTHOLOMEW PUNCHYFACE RELEASE PARTY LUKE CHUEH AND SCOTT TOLLESON SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 5-8PM The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Bartholomew Punchyface is the collaborative efforts of artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Chueh’s cynical narratives combined with Tolleson’s nerd chic culminate into a character anyone who’s had a hard time in school can empathize with. The most pathetic nerd bear you’ll ever meet. Buy him to bully him or save him from the other bullies out there. This limited edition plush bear produced by 3DRetro is making its debut at Giant Robot 2. Giant Robot will also have a set of two prints edition of 50 by Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. MORE INFO BLIKHELLO KITTY WALL DECALS As you may know, Blik makes the incredibly popular Giant Robot wall stickies. We know the Hello Kitty Series will do well! AREAWAREMICRO/GUTHRIE CUBEBOT Wooden Cubebots! From a cube to a bot. GIANT ROBOT — ROBOT ARMYWINDBREAKER JACKET The Big Boss Robot Army is now represented in this sleek new windbreaker jacket. MUNKY KING X LUKE CHUEHTARGET FIGURE (BLACK & GOLD) New color way for the Target Figure by Luke Chueh. ALEX PARDEEBUNNYWITH MINI FIGURE Based Upon Nearly Nothing, YOU Will Indulge in These Hares! OUTLANDISH MINI FIGURE GUYS (SERIES 2) New take on a classic toy. GAMA-GO — NUTCASEPILL CASE KEYCHAIN Carry your crazy pills in this Nutcase acorn shaped pill container. GAMA-GOSTACHE STRAWS 6 mustache clips and straws. GAMA-GO — ICED CHOCOLATE ICE CUBE TRAY Chocolate shaped ice cube tray. GAMA-GO — PIRATE LEG PENCIL SHARPENER Every pencil you own will now be a pirate’s peg leg. SHOW REVIEW: ICEAGE AND MILK MUSIC AT THE ECHOPLEX; INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES PREVIEW: EEGA, MISS LOVELY By MARTIN WONG Next week the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles opens. I’m a big fan of the film fest, which is in its eleventh year, because they always come up with an interesting mix of arty blockbusters, lo-fi indies, and cool oddball documentaries. I was lucky enough to watch some screeners… >> GR2: CRYSTAL VISITS GR2By ERIC...
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giant robot time: 3.29.13 | art by: deth p. sun JAVA JR. COFFEE CREAMER Classic diner coffee pot shaped mini creamer! U-LOCK KEYCHAIN Resembles the U-lock used to lock your bike up. FINGERSTACHE TEMPORARY TATTOOS Put them on your finger and presto, mustachioed! COLD HARD CASH ICE CUBE TRAY Ice cube tray produces 6 bill like ice stacks. HONEY BUNNY JAR Bunny honey jar with applicator ears will sweeten any meal. NESTING BOWLS Each bowl has cool nest like texture. IKEY IPHONE STAND Convenient key shaped iPhone stand! HOME COOKING LID The little chimney on the holder allows steam to escape. Sean Chao makes dioramas that are cute and tell a story. It was fun to able to sit and watch Sean work the Sculpey. Chao speaks softly and is thoughtful in his explanations of his work. FACIAL RECOGNITION APRIL 6 – APRIL 24, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30-10PM Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie, and Mark Todd James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers. All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT GR2: SEASONAL CHANGES VIDEO By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Video by DJ Tony Jr. Thanks much again. >> DAVID McHANK’S PERPETUALLY TWELVE By MARTIN WONG My favorite piece of all time is still McHank’s essay about growing up in the Bay Area and not knowing how to drive when he moved to San Diego and how he had to ride bikes or take the bus to get to shows. Can you get more personal or street level than that? >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 3.22.13 | art by: deth p. sun BIGFOOT THE FOREST WARLORD VINYL FIGURES Bigfoot has released some very impressive limited edition vinyl figures! DETH P. SUN VARIOUS DRAWINGS ZINE Collection of Deth P. Sun’s favorite drawings he made in 2012. DETH P. SUN BOAT PRINT Archival Ultrachrome print on Bradford Rag paper. DETH P. SUN TERRARIUM TOTE BAG Deth P. Sun’s cat character sleeping in a terrarium. TOKIDOKI KAIJU PLUSH Kaiju isn’t just vinyl figures, it can be a plush! TOKIDOKI PHONZIES PHONE CHARM Fits in your headphone jack and just looks cute. FACIAL RECOGNITION APRIL 6 – APRIL 24, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30-10PM Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie and Mark Todd James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers. All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT GR2: SEASONAL CHANGES RECEPTION By GIANT ROBOT NEWS A very special thank you to those that attended last weekend’s opening reception! See the art here. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 3.15.13 | art by: jen corace SEASONAL CHANGES MARCH 16 – APRIL 3, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 6:30-10PM Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Hellen Jo, Jen Corace, Deth P. Sun, and Gosha Levochkin. Hellen Jo works in animation in Los Angeles, and displays a style that’s partially influenced by manga, perhaps something like Taiyo Matsumoto. Jen Corace hails from Providence, RI and her works often capture emotion with a small town feel. Deth P. Sun is a Giant Robot friend who’s consistently shown at Giant Robot and many extending exhibitions. Gosha Levochkin is a Los Angeles artist who works mostly in watercolor and captures creatures in fantastical scenes. MORE INFO | PREVIEW IMAGES | FACEBOOK EVENT ANDROID VINYL FIGURE LUCKY CAT SERIES Lucky cats meet Android figures. FULUTO MINI SERIES BLIND BOX FIGURE KusoVinyl & TobyHK skull-faced rabbit figures are awesome. D-CLIPS DOG & CAT Dog and cat paperclips from Japan! TOTORO PLAYING CARD SET Relive My Neighbor Totoro scenes while you play your favorite card games. TOY BOARDERS SKATE FIGURE (SERIES 2) Awesome take on the classic toy soldiers your Dad played with. ERASER PACK SUSHI Keshigomu eraser packs featuring all sorts of realistic objects. GIANT ROBOT TAPE ROBOT T-SHIRT This shirt will have everyone touching your chest all day, asking, “Is that tape?” Director JJ Abrams rocking the GR Tape Robot T-shirt on location: THRASH LAB PROFILES X GIANT ROBOT ARTIST SERIES VIDEOS We’re partnering up with Thrash Lab and set up a series of Artist Profiles. They’ll appear at 9:30am PST. Luke Chueh is an LA hero. He made it work, his way. Pay attention to Luke Chueh. GR2: GAME NIGHT 13 VIDEO By GIANT ROBOT NEWS DJ Tony Jr, is a guest at GR2 shows, and he’s been shooting video using his point and shoot. He also composes music and he dropped a beat that fits this piece just right. >> GAME NIGHT 13! PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Hotline Miami and Tuning, two games by Cactus Soderstrom at GR2! >> SHOW REVIEW: CARSICK CARS AT THE REDWOOD BAR; ZINE REVIEWS: COMETBUS, RADON, MOSHPIT, PERPETUALLY 12 By MARTIN WONG On Sunday night, the Maybe Mars crew from Beijing made a stop in Downtown L.A.’s Redwood Bar with their flagship band Carsick Cars. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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