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Superdeux at Kidrobot SF Signing Auto + USBoombox

by Kidrobot  |  November 6, 2009  |  Published in Past  |  2 Comments  | 

BOOM!

Kidrobot San Francisco hosted the release and signing of Superdeux’s Auto + USBoombox on November 4.

French artist Superdeux has spent the past decade hopping the gap between the art & commercial worlds, producing characters and logos for corporate clients while simultaneously developing his own series of vinyl toys. His work has been featured in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, the U.S. and Canada.

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Francesco LoCastro Opening at Kidrobot Miami

by Kidrobot  |  November 6, 2009  |  Published in Style & Culture  |  1 Comment  | 

Bask in the glow of Miami’s unique identity at 305//NEON LIFE, the new art show from Italian-born, South Florida-based artist Francesco LoCastro at the Kidrobot Miami Art Gallery now through December 9. Discover, through this riveting collection of work, what lies beneath the sunny veneer of a city still haunted by its checkered past.

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Sonochrome – Dallas

by Kidrobot  |  November 6, 2009  |  Published in Upcoming  |  No Comments  | 

The Public Trust presents Sonochrome, an exhibition of new work by Richard Garet.

Opening reception, Saturday November 7 from 6-9pm.

The Public Trust
2919-C Commerce St.
Dallas, TX 75226
through December 5, 2009.

#followfriday 11/06

by Kidrobot  |  November 6, 2009  |  Published in Style & Culture  |  3 Comments  | 

Who’s who of Twittertown? Here’s our picks of the week:

Tara McPherson
Location:NYC
Web:http://www.taramcpherson.com
Bio:Painter, rock poster artist, toy maker, bass player, fun haver.

Paul Budnitz
Location:New Yawk City & Montana
Web:http://www.paulbudnitz.com
Bio:Twitter feed of Kidrobot President, Filmmaker, Designer, Author & Serial Entrepreneur Paul Budnitz

TADO
Location: Soyo. North of Nowhere.
Web: http://www.tado.co.uk
Bio: mike and katie are TADO!

Nathan Jurevicius
Location: Canada/Australia
Web: http://www.scarygirl.com
Bio: Artist and storyteller

Julie West
Location: ????
Web: http://www.juliewest.com
Bio: bird is the word.

Scarygirl Swamp Folk by Nathan Jurevicius

by Kidrobot  |  November 6, 2009  |  Published in Toys  |  6 Comments  | 

The Scarygirl adventure continues with Nathan Jurevicius‘ latest mini series.

From soothsayers and scavengers to skeletons and squid women, each of the 11 blind boxed figures, including the 2 chases, are 3-inches tall and include accessories and an insert that tells their twisted tale.

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Cucos Costume Contest Winners!

by Kidrobot  |  November 5, 2009  |  Published in Contests  |  10 Comments  | 

Congrats to Alicia B of Buffalo, NY! Patricio Oliver chose the Nightmare Bunny as the winner and illustrated your costume as a Cucos character! You’ll receive a print of this art and a complete set of Cucos mini figures.

Our runners up are Jeff B’s Raven Boy and WESTKYLEVIRUS’s Dr. Loon E. Tick. You got a Kidrobot goodie bag and $25 gift certificate coming your way!

You can see all the contestants to the Cucos Costume Contest right here!

Patricio Oliver’s Cucos minis are available now at Kidrobot stores, select retailers and on kidrobot.com.

Francesco LoCastro Show at KR Miami Tonight!

by Kidrobot  |  November 5, 2009  |  Published in Ongoing  |  5 Comments  | 

updated 11/05

305//NEON LIFE

A Francesco LoCastro Art Show November 5 – December 9

Kidrobot Miami
Opening Night Reception TONIGHT!
Thursday November 5, 6-8PM

Bask in the glow of Miami’s unique identity at 305//NEON LIFE, the new art show from Italian-born, South Florida-based artist Francesco LoCastro opening at the Kidrobot Miami Art Gallery on November 5. Discover, through this riveting collection of work, what lies beneath the sunny veneer of a city still haunted by its checkered past.

Over the last decade, LoCastro has been a key contributor to the New Contemporary art movement, exhibiting his work throughout the U.S. and Europe and helping to revitalize the Miami art market. He is the founder of Pop Art Studios, co-founder of the Gen Art VANGUARD Fair, and was named one of 100 influential artists to shape the South Florida art scene in the book Miami Contemporary Artists.

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MUNNYWORLD Preview – Jesse Smith

by Kidrobot  |  November 5, 2009  |  Published in Featured, Toys  |  7 Comments  | 

Tattoo god, Jesse Smith made his monkey MUNNY one sad panda, illustrated in his signature style.

You are invited to see this and over 50 other Mega custom creations at the MUNNYWORLD Custom Exhibition, November 13-15, celebrating the launch of MUNNY’s newest friends: BUBS, RAFFY, TRIKKY and ROOZ.

Got the itch to create your own custom?

New Toys Attack!

by Kidrobot  |  November 5, 2009  |  Published in Toys  |  2 Comments  | 

Gloomy Dunny 8-inch by Mori Chack

 

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Muzzle Gloomy 5-inch by Mori Chack

 

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Thumper by David Flores

 

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New Winter Threads!

by Kidrobot  |  November 5, 2009  |  Published in Style & Culture  |  2 Comments  | 

The newest batch of Kidrobot apparel just dropped. Mens and womens tees, hoodies and hats, all available right now at Kidrobot stores and kidrobot.com.

(Click the link beneath an image to view it on kidrobot.com.)

New Mens Apparel

 

New Womens Apparel

 

New Kidrobot Hats