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ZONEPLEX BOARD GAME RELEASE PARTY + GAME NIGHT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6:30-10PM Giant Robot, Angry Bananas, Attractmode, Mysterian Games, and Meat Bun Presents: Zoneplex – a board game! Created by gamers, Shelby Cinca and Niklas Akerblad is a game that’s part of the new movement of analog board games which are back. Instead of the typical Monopoly, Risk, etc, a new generation of board games are emerging and Zoneplex is one of them. If analog gaming isn’t your cup of tea, then don’t despair. Also featured will be digital games created by the same developers. More info. Facebook event. PUPPET POWER HOUR JEROME LU READING & SIGNING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2-4PM Please join Jerome Lu of Hyperactive Monkey at GR2 for Puppet Power Hour! Yes, he uses puppets to read! We’ll have puppets and books on hand. There will be: live reading, book signing, coloring contest, puppet toy release, and refreshments. More info. Facebook event. TOKIDOKI HEAD FIGURE Cute and collectible head figures of classic Tokidoki characters. AIRPLANT & GLASS TERRARIUM Each glass terrarium comes with its own Mexican Ionantha airplant and decorative earthy filling. MATCHSTICK FLOWERS Just rip out a matchstick and stick in a soil pot and watch them grow! HOOKED HANDS TOTORO PLUSH X-MAS ORNAMENT Adorable Totoro Christmas ornament. HOOKED HANDS TOTORO PLUSH Knitted with acrylic wool and filled with plush stuffing. GAMA-GO ZOMBIKEYS KEY COVERS Escape the Zombie Apocalypse with your own collection of zombie head key covers. GAMA-GO COLD FISH ICE CUBE TRAY Turn your drink into a Koi fish pond of fun with this Cold Fish ice cube tray. GAMA-GO BATTLE ROYALE T-SHIRT Yeti and Deathbot are set to fight again. GAMA-GO BOWLING PARTY T-SHIRT Yeti and Kaiju join forces for some bowling fun. GAMA-GO CRAFT MICE T-SHIRT These mice are crafty and they work together! GAMA-GO ART SCHOOL BUNNY T-SHIRT Get this for the art school bunny in your life. POST-IT SHOW 8 DECEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 16 BEGINS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6-10PM Roster of artists. More info. Facebook event. UGLYDOLL SNOWFLAKES – HOW TO MAKE THEM By ERIC NAKAMURA It’s not difficult. These are among the easier snowflakes to make including templates! >> GR2: SUSIE GHAHREMANI – WORK AND NON WORK SET 2 By GIANT ROBOT NEWS A new batch of photos from the opening reception. >> GR2: BEAU SIA AND AMBER TAMBLYN READING (VIDEO) By GIANT ROBOT NEWS This is Beau Sia and Amber Tamblyn reading at GR2. Beau Sia’s new book The Undisputed Greatest Writer of All Time. >> SHOW REVIEWS: SISU AND COLLEEN GREEN AT THE SATELLITE, BOOST AND BILLY SHEEHAN AT KING KING By MARTIN WONG I finally got around to catching Dum Dum Girls drummer Sandy in the outfit that she fronts, SISU, on Friday at The Satellite. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM PRESENTS: GIANT ROBOT ARTISTS’ ENTOURAGE WORKSHOP W/ ROB SATO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2-4PM FREE ADMISSION ALL-DAY Come make some watercolor paintings with artist Rob Sato! Attendees will learn watercolor texture techniques and how to use masking in this workshop. Materials provided. Giant Robot Artists’ Entourage Workshop with Rob Sato is happening in conjunction with JANM’s Target Free Family Saturday: Pop Culture. Facebook event. More info. HINT MINTAUDREY KAWASAKI - HOLIDAY SERIES New release from Hint Mint’s limited edition artist series. DECOR CRAFTPENGUIN SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Pass the salt takes a new meaning with these wind-up penguin salt and pepper shakers! MATT ADRIAN THE MINCING MOCKINGBIRD GUIDE TO TROUBLED BIRDS An illustrated pocket field guide that enables anyone to quickly identify psychotic, violent or mentally unstable bird species. FOUND MAGAZINE #8 FOUND #8 reveals the entire spectrum of human emotion, one lost scrap of paper at a time, and introduces you to an indelible, irascible cast of real-life characters. GAMA-GO - MAGIC MUG (RISE AND SHINE) Heat-sensitive mug magically reveals the woods waking up when hot liquid is poured into it. DECOR CRAFT- CHALKBOARD THERMAL CERAMIC CUP The look and simplicity of a paper cup but created with a writable chalkboard surface. SLINGSHOT COLLECTIVE ORGANIZER 2013 The Slingshot Collective is a radical activist group based out of Berkeley, CA. CHRIS WARE BUILDING STORIES A fully-apportioned variety of reading material ready to address virtually any imaginable taste. WORK AND NON WORK SUSIE GHAHREMANI NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 5, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 6:30-10PM Susie Ghahremani’s work is eye catching and quickly heart warming. Her painting style is smooth and echoes her life long interests in nature, animals, music and patterns. Ghahremani graduated from RISD in 2002 and continues her own business, “boygirlparty” in various forms including gift items, crafts and more. This exhibition, Work and Non Work (the title borrowed from an album by Broadcast) “emphasizes the experimentation and play of my miniatures and drawings that I’ll be showing juxtaposed with the framed pieces.” Facebook event. More info. BEAU SIA AUTHOR SIGNING & READING THE UNDISPUTED GREATEST WRITER OF ALL TIME SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 3-4PM Beau Sia’s first written works in 7 years. The slam poet star, actor, writer and performer sheds more light on where his mind and spirit are at. This is a book of recent works that explores a new chapter in his career. He’ll read from his latest book, “The Undisputed Greatest Writer of All Time”. More info. D-CON 2012 PHOTO SET By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thanks to Kat Rivera for some pics. >> OBAMA MAKING POST PRESIDENTIAL VICTORY SPEECH By GIANT ROBOT NEWS The speeches won’t end, this was shot by Cate Park who’s not far away from The President and First Lady. Who knew, there’s more speeches after the public speech? >> SON OF ANIMAL STYLE AT SDAFF RECAP By MARTIN WONG Having skateboarding-related or -inspired videos made by friends alongside indie flicks like Daylight Savings...
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Art by Stella Im Hultberg HINT MINT AUDREY KAWASAKI – HOLIDAY SERIES Special holiday varieties of Hint Mint’s popular Audrey Kawasaki series. MICROGIARDINI CAN PLANTERS Simply pop the can open, add water, and place in sunlight. Choose from flowers, herbs, and vegetables. GAMA-GO OUCHLETS OUTLET COVERS Clever bandage like outlet cover for preventive measures. GAMA-GO KITTYKEYS KEY COVERS Cute kitty key covers for your boring keys. GAMA-GO ZOMBIE FOOT DOG TOY If the zombie apocalypse ever comes, your dog will now be prepared! HI-FRUCTOSE MAGAZINE VOLUME 25 Cover artwork by 20 Pieces of Dreams artist Audrey Kawasaki. WORK AND NON WORK SUSIE GHAHREMANI NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 5, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 6:30-10PM Susie Ghahremani’s work is eye catching and quickly heart warming. Her painting style is smooth and echoes her life long interests in nature, animals, music and patterns. Ghahremani graduated from RISD in 2002 and continues her own business, “boygirlparty” in various forms including gift items, crafts and more. This exhibition, Work and Non Work (the title borrowed from an album by Broadcast) “emphasizes the experimentation and play of my miniatures and drawings that I’ll be showing juxtaposed with the framed pieces.” Facebook event. More info. GR2 20 PIECES OF DREAMS OPENING NIGHT PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS it was an awesome opening night, thanks for coming out. Also, listen to the Sena Song on Bandcamp performed live at the event by the duo Luca Ruca comprised of Ayako Fujitani and Ayumu Matsuki. >> ART EXHIBITION: FEATHERWEIGHT By ERIC NAKAMURA Featherweight at West LA College curated by friend and artist Kio Griffith features a roster of artists including many from Japan who came to LA for an art fair. >> DANIEL DAE KIM VOTE CONTEST By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Vote in next week’s election and enter to win a trip to Hawaii courtesy of Hawaii Five-0 star Daniel Dae Kim. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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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 GR2. 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. Facebook event. More info. MICROGIARDINI CAN PLANTERS Simply pop the can open, add water, and place in sunlight. Choose from flowers, vegetables, or herbs. MIMOBOT X HELLO KITTY USB FLASH DRIVE A cute way to transport your files. D-CLIPS CAT Cat paperclips from Japan! SHIPPON SELF-WATERING MINI PLANTER Place in a cup of water and the plant sprouts from the animal’s bag! CHOP SHOP GHOSTS / WEAPONS T-SHIRT Scarily cool T-shirts from Chop Shop! GAME NIGHT 11 PHOTOS By GIANT ROBOT NEWS We want to thank all of the attendees and participants. >> SON OF ANIMAL STYLE/HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RECAP By MARTIN WONG If you missed my Animal Style/Son of Animal Style program of indie skate shorts by friends in Chicago or Honolulu, you have one more chance. It’s showing as part of the San Diego Asian Film Festival on Saturday, November 3 at 1:00. >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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MIMOBOT USB FLASH DRIVESADVENTURE TIME / G.I. JOE FOREST FELLOWANIMAL ERASERS ANDROID SERIES 3VINYL FIGURES A LITTLE MISFORTUNE CATVINYL FIGURES D-CLIPSBICYCLES / DOGS MOMIJIKEYCHAINS
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