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FREE SHIPPING SPEND $50 OR MORE CHECKOUT CODE: GRFREE50 Domestic USA only. Art excluded. TOTORO PLUSH PHONE STAND This Totoro phone stand will be the cutest addition to your desk. Keep your phone in arms reach and bringing a smile to your face. This is an official Studio Ghibli product! ERASER PACK ANIMALS IN FOREST These forest animals makes correcting your mistakes melt your heart. Pack includes a monkey, koala bear, hamster, hedgehog, two bears a bunny and a tree stump! ERASER PACK ZOO ANIMALS Cutest erasers around! These zoo animals makes correcting your mistakes melt your heart. Pack includes a pig, cow, horse, giraffe, panda bear, elephant and wood bench! GUMDROP SERIES 1 FIGURE Check out these cute Gumdrop dog figures. Each color has two face variations! Collect all 12! Measures about 2″ tall. NINJATOWN ZIPPER CHARM Your favorite ninja related hand-held video game Ninjatown now has its own zipper charm. Collect all 16. NIKKI MCCLURE – WONDER MINI ECO-JOURNAL SET Includes four mini journals, two ruled and two blank. Printed on 100% FSC-certified paper, soy-based inks. MOLESKINE LEGO RULED NOTEBOOK A special limited edition collaboration between Lego and Moleskine. SAN-X PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE A semi-translucent file folder that features Relax Bear, picking flowers with friends!! MEET AUTHOR ED LIN WRITING WORKSHOP + AUTHOR SIGNING WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 7-9PM Author Ed Lin just released his latest novel, One Red Bastard and is conducting a writing workshop. He says to bring your iPad, iPhone or Paper. The workshop is scheduled for an hour 7-8pm. Afterwards from 8pm-9pm, Ed Lin will sign his new book – One Red Bastard. We’ll have copies on hand. TONGUE AND GROOVE AUTHOR READINGS FRIDAY, MAY 25, 8PM In celebration of National Asian American/Pacific Islanders Heritage month, Conrad Romo’s Tongue and Groove Series will make an appearance at Giant Robot 2 featuring Frannie Choi, Chiwan Choi, Ed Lin, Traci Kato Kiriyama and others bios Chiwan Choi is a writer, editor, teacher, and publisher Abductions is his second book of poetry. Ed Lin is the author of Waylaid,This Is a Bust and Snakes Can’t Run. Lin, who is of Taiwanese and Chinese descent, is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards. The native New Yorker’s latest book is One Red Bastard, by Minotaur. He’ll be available to sign copies. Traci Akemi Kato-Kiriyama is the creator/ producer of Tuesday Night Café in Japan Town. She is a writer, performing artist, educator and grassroots organizer. Franny Choi was a finalist at two of the three most prestigious poetry slams in the country: the National Poetry Slam and the Women of the World Poetry Slam. She was awarded Best Female Poet and Most Innovative at the 2011 Wade-Lewis Poetry Slam Invitational, and her team was specially recognized for Pushing the Art Forward at the 2011 College Union Poetry Slam Invitational. She was also the top-ranking female poet at the 2011 Southern Fried Poetry Slam and the champion of 2010 Seoul...
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I AM FINE EISHI TAKAOKA SOLO EXHIBITION MAY 5 – MAY 30, 2012 Eishi Takaoka’s work is coming back. Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles. Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows in Tokyo and New York, one-person exhibitions at Giant Robot New York and GR2 in Los Angeles, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. For this exhibition, Takaoka will create 34 sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. See the exhibit. AARTING – BLANKIE DESIGNER SERIES 1 FIGURE Blankie is a great new blind box figure series from aarting. 12 different figures designed by artists from around the world. Artists include, Matucha, Miss Shelby, Cvele, Atomic1970, and more. SHINZI KATOH SERENO HELLOTOTE Shinzi Katoh creates some of the cutest products around. Four leaf clovers are extra lucky when gifted by your crush. Sprouting flowers and clovers on back side. Made of a durable canvas material. MINI TAPE ROLL ROBOTS Add this robot pattern to your mundane taping tasks. It’s sure to make your craft projects cooler. P+G DESIGN POCHI PANDA POUCH Are the contents of your purse not cute enough? Now it is! What a cute Panda Bear face on this silicone pouch. YOSHITOMO NARA LITTLE WANDERER FIGURE Drag the Little Wanderer back a bit, let it go, and it propels itself across whatever flat surface you like. Beautiful, classy design which is what to expect from Yoshitomo Nara products. TAKASHI MURAKAMI MINI TOWEL Superb mini hand towels from world renowned Supeflat artist Takashi Murakami. Made of soft terry cloth material. MOLESKINE SKETCHBOOK The cover is plain black, the blue stripe is just a piece of paper. Interior pages are heavy paper. EGGLING PETUNIA Grow your own flowers in this nature inspired planter. Just crack open and water. LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL MAY 10 – MAY 20, 2012 Surrogate Valentine: 5/12; Surrogate Valentine 2: 5/12, 5/13; Tormented: 5/12; Dragon: 5/14 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TōHOKU By MICHAEL ARIAS As previously posted on GR, I made several trips to the northern countryside of Japan in the days and weeks following the disaster of 3/11. And, though the intent of these ragtag “missions,” was primarily humanitarian, I took many photos along the way, posting them with my reports on these pages. I recently culled the most evocative of those shots for display at the 12th incarnation of...
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I AM FINE EISHI TAKAOKA SOLO EXHIBITION MAY 5 – MAY 30, 2012 RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MAY 5TH, 6:30-10PM Eishi Takaoka’s work is coming back. Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles. Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows in Tokyo and New York, one-person exhibitions at Giant Robot New York and GR2 in Los Angeles, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. For this exhibition, Takaoka will create 34 sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. He is currently attending school in his hometown of Kagoshima, Japan and will not be in Los Angeles for the opening. PRINCESS TINA DECORATIVE TOOTH T-SHIRT We’ve got some new Princess Tina merch in like these beautiful decorative tooth tees! UPPER PLAYGROUND DAVID CHOE SKATEBOARD T-SHIRT A classic David Choe image of faces and limbs collided together to create this great design. KOZYNDAN NAKANO PRINT A panoramic view outside the train station at Nakano in Tokyo through the eyes of Kozyndan. STINCKERS STICKER SHEET JOVEN KEREKES The Irish based San Francisco native Joven Kerekes illustrates the most rocking geriatric characters you’ve ever seen. Ltd ed. Signed by the artist. MEAT BUN DQ VALUE MEAL T-SHIRT This is the sweetest looking value menu I’ve ever seen. The cuteness is rotting my heart! JIBIBUTS ARTIST COLLECTION FIGURE BLIND BOX These 100% Birch wood figures have been custom designed by 12 different artists including Andrea Kang, Anna Chambers, Bubi Au Yeung, Buff Monster, and more. GAMA-GO QUIRKEYS KEY COVERS (OWLS) Very quirky key covers from Gama-Go! These cute owls will help you find the right key in the darkness of night! HEISUKE KITAZAWA (PCP) COME RUN AWAY WITH US PRINT From artist Heisuke Kitazawa comes this printed poster! WIN FREE TICKETS FIRST 10 TO EMAIL INFO@GIANTROBOT.COM SURROGATE VALENTINE DOUBLE FEATURE LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL: SURROGATE VALENTINE Saturday 5/12/2012 5:30 PM + SURROGATE VALENTINE 2: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Saturday 5/12/2012 7:00 PM MOTHERFUCKERLAND: INSTALLMENT 16 By ED LIN nbsp; Read author Ed Lin’s new serial novel, Motherfuckerland. New installments will be released weekly. Lin, who is of Taiwanese and Chinese descent, is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards. His latest book, One Red Bastard, has been recently published by Minotaur in April 2012. CHRIS CHU ON THE FATE OF THE MORNING BENDERS AND FUTURE OF POP ETC By...
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GR2 ARTIST TALK & DEMO FEAT. AKO CASTUERA SUN, APRIL 29, 3-5PM They Are Us – Ako Castuera will be at Giant Robot 2 to explain and even demo her work. You might get a chance to try some drawing and painting yourself! I AM FINE EISHI TAKAOKA SOLO EXHIBITION MAY 5 – MAY 30, 2012 RECEPTION: SAT, MAY 5, 6:30-10PM Eishi Takaoka’s work is coming back. Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles. Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows in Tokyo and New York, one-person exhibitions at Giant Robot New York and GR2 in Los Angeles, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. For this exhibition, Takaoka will create 34 sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. He is currently attending school in his hometown of Kagoshima, Japan and will not be in Los Angeles for the opening. THEY ARE US NEW WORK BY AKO CASTUERA APRIL 7 – MAY 2, 2012 Ako Castuera often shows at Giant Robot in group exhibitions. This will be her first solo effort at Giant Robot. Castuera’s work involves a look into the past which has brought us into the present. Along with her sweeping watercolor hills and valleys are dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. Castuera relays their significance as a dreaming point as well as their contribution in our ecosystem. Also in this exhibition will be sculptural work also depicting prehistoric animals captured in a modernistic style. Castuera’s work is colorful, dreamy and captures a concept that explains who we are and where we came from. FETCH PORTAL BODY See all unsold MOLESKINE – STAR WARS LTD ED RULED NOTEBOOK A limited edition dedicated to the greatest space epic ever told combines classic Moleskine features with exclusive artwork from the original 1977 film. MOLESKINE SHELL (SMALL) Case for smartphone, iPod, digital camera and small personal items. It can be attached to any bag and is fitted with an anti-theft closure. Ideal for any kind of journey. LEAFRESH SELF-WATERING CULTIVATION KIT (MARIGOLD) Cultivate edible flowers in this easy self watering growing kit. Grow the subtle tasting Marigold on your windowsill with no effort! Plants drink water from the bottom clear pot through a fabric wick. UGLY VEGETABLE PLANT KIT (UGLY CINDERELLA TOMATO) Ugly Vegetables make an interesting yet delicious addition to your diet. This plant kit allows you to easily cultivate...
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SPRING SALE SAVE 20% IN-STORE // SAVE 25% ONLINE APRIL 6 – APRIL 22, 2012 Online checkout code: grweb25. Artwork excluded from offer. THEY ARE US NEW WORK BY AKO CASTUERA APRIL 7 – MAY 2, 2012 Ako Castuera often shows at Giant Robot in group exhibitions. This will be her first solo effort at Giant Robot. Castuera’s work involves a look into the past which has brought us into the present. Along with her sweeping watercolor hills and valleys are dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. Castuera relays their significance as a dreaming point as well as their contribution in our ecosystem. Also in this exhibition will be sculptural work also depicting prehistoric animals captured in a modernistic style. Castuera’s work is colorful, dreamy and captures a concept that explains who we are and where we came from. I AM FINE EISHI TAKAOKA SOLO EXHIBITION MAY 5 – MAY 30, 2012 RECEPTION: SAT, MAY 5, 6:30-10PM Eishi Takaoka’s work is coming back. Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles. Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows in Tokyo and New York, one-person exhibitions at Giant Robot New York and GR2 in Los Angeles, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. For this exhibition, Takaoka will create 34 sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. He is currently attending school in his hometown of Kagoshima, Japan and will not be in Los Angeles for the opening. PAUL ROBERTSON*SIGNED* PRINT Fresh from our Diversions! art show at the GR2 gallery. Paul Robertson’s 8-bit style prints are available signed by the man himself. Inspiration for his work is found in popular culture, video games, animation and nostalgia. DOMO 2″ QEESERIES 4 FIGURE New series featuring everyone’s favorite character Domo Kun! These blind boxes have an awesome array of styles that are more rare than the next! JAMES JEANXOXO POSTCARD SET GR contributing artists James Jean has released this wonderful set of postcards featuring images of his much talked about paintings. 30 postcards in the set! JAMES JEANKINDLING A poster book featuring 12 brand new, never-before-published paintings by award-winning artist James Jean. Each of the 11″ x 16″ pull-out prints is bound into a paperback portfolio and features a full-color painting on one side and intricate sketches on the opposite side. ED LINONE RED BASTARD In One Red Bastard, Ed Lin’s thrilling sequel to...
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