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giant robot time: 1.4.13 | artwork by: paige jiyoung moon LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, and Maiko Kanno. The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT JAWBREAKER DAY MEET DRUMMER ADAM PFAHLER JANUARY 5, 2-4 PM Meet Adam Pfahler, drummer of Jawbreaker. He’ll do a little bit of story time with slides. You can ask him questions, and then he’ll sign some of his albums. We’ll have his new re-releases and T-shirts! MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLUSH FLOWER PIN We’ve never seen a plush pin before! TAKASHI MURAKAMI FLOWER HAIR BAND Affix to your hair with an elastic band. TAKASHI MURAKAMI FRAZZLED KAIKAI PLUSH New beanbag plushes from Takashi Murakami’s KaiKai KiKi workshop! TAKASHI MURAKAMI KIKI PLUSH KEYCHAIN Little plush keychain that you can affix to your backpack or cellphone! TAKASHI MURAKAMI © MURAKAMI This publication marks the first comprehensive catalogue of the work of Takashi Murakami. TAKASHI MURAKAMI SUPERFLAT Superflat lays out the cultural and art historical roots of the Superflat artists. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE We have several Murakami designed pocket plastic folders. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE Backside has the same DOB image but in hot pink! 2013 OSHOGATSU FAMILY FESTIVAL JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 11AM-5PM Join them for a BIG day full of family-friendly fun activities, crafts, and cultural performances… and it’s all FREE! MORE INFO TWO SHORT FILM REVIEWS FOR ACV NATIONAL TOUR By ERIC NAKAMURA I thought these were perhaps the best among a series of shorts. >> SHOW REVIEWS: IT’S CASUAL, BONGOLOIDZ, AND SANDY YANG AT ALEX’S BAR; LIMP WRIST, DNF, FRAUDE, AND ACXDC AT THE ECHOPLEX By MARTIN WONG This one came together at the last minute and I am very grateful to my friends who put themselves out there during the deadest part of the holidays to take part. >> LUCA RUCA – CRANBERRY TOWN By ERIC NAKAMURA New song by Luca Ruca who played at GR2 this year.>> JANUARY FIRST – NEW YEARS DAY – OSECHI By ERIC NAKAMURA January First. Osechi. New Years Day. Family. Friends. Calm. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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giant robot time: 12.28.12 | artwork by: apak JAWBREAKER DAY JANUARY 5, 2-4 PM Meet Adam Pfahler, drummer of Jawbreaker. He’ll do a little bit of story time with slides. You can ask him questions, and then he’ll sign some of his albums. We’ll have his new re-releases and T shirts! MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT LIVING DEPICTIONS JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, and Maiko Kanno. The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City. MORE INFO TAKASHI MURAKAMI FRAZZLED KIKI PLUSH These little guys are super soft with beanbag bodies. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLUSH FLOWER PIN Murakami’s happy flowers are back in a new form – as plush pins. TAKASHI MURAKAMI PRINTS KAIKAI KIKI CATALOG Also provides images of some of his sculptural work and exhibition materials. TAKASHI MURAKAMI SUMMON MONSTERS? OPEN THE DOOR? HEAL? OR DIE? A great collection of graphics, sketches, profiles and articles about Murakami and Hiropon Factory. TAKASHI MURAKAMI KAIKAI KIKI FLOWERS FOLDER SLEEVE Reverse side has an image of Kai Kai! TAKASHI MURAKAMI MUSHROOM SKULL FOLDER SLEEVE Takashi Murakami designed this pocket plastic folder. CHIHO AOSHIMA POSTCARD SET The set features her signature images. TAKASHI MURAKAMI POSTCARD SET The set features his signature DOB head character in various colorways. GR2 PRINTED MATTER OPENING PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Yes, our guests were invited to make cute homes that they could eat later! >> MERRY CHRISTMAS (WROTE THIS TODAY) By GOH NAKAMURA Listen to a special Christmas track by musician Goh Nakamura. >> MEET FREDO ORTIZ OF BONGOLOIDZ By MARTIN WONG Here’s some scoop on his solo material, his successful Kickstarter campaign, and the gig. >> 2012 ROUNDUP WITH IT’S CASUAL By MARTIN WONG After my pal Bradley (Flattbush) asked me if I’d be interested in setting up a show at Alex’s Bar, it’s fitting that It’s Casual would headline. >> MEET SANDY YANG By MARTIN WONG She’s played with the famously conceptual band, The Red Krayola, and various noise combos. But only recently has she been playing as a solo artist. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Mimobot x Uglydoll USB Flash Drives Chop Shop Cars T-shirt Kauzbots Robot Plush Spelunky Mini Figures Giant Robot Robot Child T-shirt Susie Ghahremani Treetops Journal Microgiardini Can Planter Andrew Jeffrey Wright Labs With Abs Calendar 2013 Decole Cat Mug Tokidoki Donutella Mini Plush Post-It Show 8 Artwork Ships Immediately ORDER BY 12.19 AND GET IT BY 12.25 (USPS)
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GAME NIGHT 12 SPELUNKY, CASTLE IN THE DARKNESS, BARBARIBALL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6:30-10PM In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 11, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature three indie games. From the creators themselves, here’s a capsule description! Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu. We’ll also have his figures! The Games: Spelunky, Castle in the Darkness, and BarBariBall. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT WORKSHOPS WITH ALBERT REYES AND SAELEE OH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2-4PM JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM The holiday celebration continues with more excitement for the entire family. Enjoy participating in a hands-on art workshop with artists Albert Reyes and Saelee Oh from JANM’s Giant Robot Biennale 3. A special holiday photo opportunity with Japanese American Santa is available from 11 AM to 2 PM, and a special book signing from noon to 2 PM with acclaimed author and Usagi Yojimbo artist, Stan Sakai (signing for books only). Events on Saturday, December 15 are free with Museum admission. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT PRINTED MATTER – A SHOW OF MULTIPLES DECEMBER 17 – JANUARY 9, 2013 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 6:301-10PM MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT TOKIDOKI UNICORNO BLIND BOX (SERIES 2) Sold in individual blind boxes. Random assortment. Collect them all! P+G DESIGN POCHI PANDA POUCH Comes with a lanyard so you won’t lose it. P+G DESIGN POCHI PANDA CARD CASE A cute smiling panda bear face adorns the silicone card holder. DECOLE CAT MUGS A cat in the garden is a happy cat indeed. DECOLE CHEF MUG & SPOON SET Cutest mug and spoon set we’ve ever seen. MINI TAPE ROLL CATS & MORE We have an assortment of cute mini tape rolls perfect for gift wrapping. HINT MINT AUDREY KAWASAKI – HOLIDAY SERIES New release from Hint Mint’s limited edition artist series. Audrey Kawasaki’s beautiful paintings adorn the collectible tins. GR2 POST-IT SHOW 8 OPENING PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Witness the Post-It pandemonium! Thank you to the many attendees, volunteers, and artists! >> MOVIE REVIEW: SAVE THE DATE (JEFFREY BROWN) By MARTIN WONG Fans of mainstream romantic comedies and arty head-scratchers will wish that Save The Date was either funnier or weirder. But fans of indie comics will feel right at home with its understated storytelling, awkward-but-honest banter, and minutest of details. >> POST-IT SHOW 8 INSTALL TIME LAPSE! By GIANT ROBOT NEWS See the behemoth exhibit take shape. >> CHRIS BAUERMEISTER ON JAWBREAKER’S BIVOUAC AND CHESTERFIELD KING REISSUES By MARTIN WONG Having just posted interviews with singer/guitarist Blake Schwarzenbach and drummer Adam Pfahler about Blackball Records‘ 20th anniversary reissues of Jawbreaker’s Bivouac and Chesterfield King, you probably could have guessed that bass player Chris Bauermeister would be next. Read on, and then order the thick, pristine vinyl or beautifully remastered CD for your listening pleasure. >> BLAKE SCHWARZENBACH ON JAWBREAKER’S BIVOUAC AND...
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giant robot time: 12.7.12 | artwork by: susie ghahremani POST-IT SHOW 8 DECEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 16 BEGINS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6-10PM ARTIST ROSTER | MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT KIKKERLAND KATITA WINDUP Kinetic Art? Desk Toy? Weird, wobby wind-up? A LITTLE STRANGER HEY CAVEY PLUSH Each are hand made and a limited edition of 100. HYPERACTIVE MONKEY HAND PUPPET Monkey Power Puppets are fun for all ages. GAMA-GO SWITCH POP BOTTLE OPENER This switchblade bottle opener is the real deal. UGLYDOLL CERAMIC MUG – ICE-BAT Ceramic housewares that feature your favorite Uglydolls! UGLYDOLL UGLYDOG Made especially for FAO Schwarz Toy Store. GAMA-GO S.S. FOXY T-SHIRT A sailor fox is one foxy fox. HEISUKE KITAZAWA (PCP) THE POOL OF LIGHT PRINT The artist specializes in whimsical figures and dreamy colors. SUSIE GHAHREMANI BON VOYAGE JOURNAL This durable, tote-able tome is bursting with useful features. SUSIE GHAHREMANI TO DO LIST NOTEPAD Cute swan illustrations adorn the top. GAME NIGHT 12 SPELUNKY, CASTLE IN THE DARKNESS, BARBARIBALL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6:30-10PM In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 11, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature three indie games. From the creators themselves, here’s a capsule description! Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu. We’ll also have his figures! The Games: Spelunky, Castle in the Darkness, and BarBariBall. MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT SNOWFLAKES – RANDOM ROBOTS, CAT, AND WEDGEHEAD! By ERIC NAKAMURA I got tired of following my own templates so I free styled a little bit. I ended up with complicated looking robots, a cat, and designed Wedgehead, which was cut by frequent store visitor Tyray. >> GR2: JEROME LU AND DAISY CHOW READING ABC’S OF MONKEY KUNG FU By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Check out photos and video of last weekend’s event at Giant Robot 2. >> MANNY PACQUIAO SUPPORTS CONGRESSWOMAN ELECT TULSI GABBARD By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Manny Pacquiao supports Congresswoman elect Tulsi Gabbard at Wild Card Boxing gym – the home of Freddie Roach. Awesome pics by Cate Park. >> SHOW REVIEWS: HOT SNAKES AND NIGHT MARCHERS AT ALEX’S BAR, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AT HONDA CENTER By MARTIN WONG The psychic axe rapport between Rick Fork and John Reis (forged way back in Pitchfork and cemented in Drive Like Jehu) is as strong as ever, still backed up by the mighty bass of Garth (also in Night Marchers) and heavy-duty drumming by Jason (Hot Snakes) or by Mario (RFTC, OFF!, Earthless…). >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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