This year’s comic con in New York City was nothing short of amazing. It was really great to catch up with old friends and meet a bunch of new ones. Here are some highlights:
We also showed off The Vinyl Frontier xMCA x ToyqubeSharky (in the back). The prototype looks sweet! Up front are two of the new Baby Sharkys byKeith Poon in grey and black.
Ron English’s latest show, “Status Factory” recently opened up at Opera Gallery. Here’s just a few photos of some of the works. The show goes until October 30th, so definitely stop by if you can.
Opera Gallery 115 Spring St., New York, NY 10012 Phone: 212-966-6675
New York Comic Con is just around the corner and this year, there’s a special area for toy artists called the Cultyard. You know i’ll be there wandering around, checking out all the new stuff that artists will have this year.
First up is Keith Poon’s Myth Warrior Resin Figure, this one with a dragon head and body that brings to mind the terra cotta warriors found in Xian, China.
This is an edition of 50 hand painted resin pieces, with 25 available at the convention and the rest to be sold online.
Next up are the transformer series of custom Bertie the Pipe Bomb by Ashley Wood.
These two are the Megatron and Galvatron customs, while the two below are modeled after Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. They will also be available at NYCC.
Last but certainly not least, we have the new 5” inch Sharky, in two colorways, the NYCC version limited to 150 pieces, and the Baby Sharky colorway. Both will be for sale for $44.99.
I’m happy to announce that “The Vinyl Frontier” will once again be playing in NYC, as part of the Royal Flush Festival.
The Royal Flush Festival is a brand new force in the independent film, art and music scene. Initially founded in 2005 as the E. Vil City Film Fest in NYC’s East Village, this opportunity to enjoy movies and booze with like-minded people is expanding dramatically in its fifth year with a new partner.
I’m happy to announce that “The Vinyl Frontier” will be screening at the SmodCastle in LA. There will be a Q&A with the director and some of the artists following the film.
Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of screening The Vinyl Frontier at the B&H Event Space. The 60 person theater is usually the site of many interesting photo and video related talks and it’s conveniently located in B&H Photo in New York. After the film, I did a short Q&A with Bill McMullen, Nemo, and the Sucklord.
Ferg just released his PLAYGE RAT [Playge Version]: Limited to 150 pcs, 12” fully articulated figure. includes: 3 piece suit, 2 sets of hands+1, SPAS 12, Bandolier, Stiletto, and Push-Button Action-Tongue.
On this Saturday, August 14th, from 3pm-5pm Munky King will play host to the official release party and signing for Joe Ledbetter’sMagnus Maximus and Friday collector sets. These little figures, based off Joe’s recent string of paintings, are produced by The Loyal Subjects and both the regular “OG” edition and the “Metamorphosis” edition will be available at the event. So come on out if your in or around the LA area, this should be a great time!
Munky King 7308 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323.938.0091
Artist Jim Koch has just collaborated with MUTT Toys on a rad looking 6 piece coaster set. Each of the six pieces features a different character. The coaster set is available HERE
