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15 weeks and going strong! We found some more awesome artists and also got hit up by a few as well. So here is the 5 artists you should be following for the week! It is only 2 more weeks until Comic Con. So expect a bunch of tweets from us during the event at @Vinylpulse. Also our sister site @VPeast has been going on strong with tons of news as well. It looks like we may be taking a break from the FF’s here on TwitterPulse for the Friday of SDCC. If you want to be apart of next weeks feel free to DM us.

@Luke Chueh
Location: Los Angeles
Web: http://www.lukechueh.com/
Bio:I'm a Los Angeles based painter, and aspiring foody. Note: this is the REAL Luke Chueh.
Follow Luke Chueh on Twitter.

@Tracy Tubera
Location: Killa Cali
Web: http://www.tracytubera.com/
Bio: Uber Illustrator Supreme/ Art Director for WILD GRINDERS  
Follow Tracy Tubera on Twitter.

@Robschwager
Location:Flaw-ree-duh
Web: http://robschwager.blogspot.com/
Bio: Art, illustration, pop-culture manipulation
Follow Robschwager on Twitter.

@Rsinart
Location: 610
Web: http://www.myspace.com/prozacrsin
Bio: New School Artist, and collector of cool shit!
Follow Rsinart on Twitter.

@katbrunnegraff
Location: Ohio
Web: http://kat-scratch-fever.blogspot.com/
Bio:Eat-Sleep-Paint-Make Toys-Shower-Rinse-Repea
Follow katbrunnegraff on Twitter.

SDCC 09 – Kuso Vinyl x Itokin Park Iti-Pinehead Forester Edition

With several exclusives planned for SDCC, Kuso Vinyl has announced their first release. Designed by Itokin Park, the Iti-Pinehead  makes it’s very first debut at the Super7 Booth (#4729) as the Forester edition for $58. This figure is limited to only 100 pieces and can only be found at SDCC.

SDCC 09 – KR Exclusive’s Announced!

Spied on Kidrobot’s new online community magazing KRonikle, they released some vital information on what Kidrobot has coming for SDCC. This is also the first time in 3 years where the reveal the exclusives before the show even starts. Be sure to line up Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for some of these awesome releases from the Kidrobot booth (#4529).

Thursday, July 23rd : Fortune Dunny & Lucky Dunny by MR. Shane Jessup

This release has a lot of people excited. Based on MR. Shane Jessup’s series 4 dunny, Kidrobot will be releasing two 8” Lucky Cat Dunnys. One being gold (1000 pieces) and the other being an SDCC exclusive glossy black (200 pieces), each come with red envelope and gold coin necklace for $75. MR. Shane Jessup will be signing at the Kidrobot booth on Thursday, July 23rd from 11-1PM.

Friday, July 24th : Holy Roller Fatcaps by DEPH

 

It was just a few years ago where we saw an exclusive from Kidrobot and DEPH. Now we have a new design and new platform. The Holy Roller 6” Fatcap by DEPH makes it’s debut at SDCC in two colorways, Green (1200 pieces) and the SDCC exclusive Purple (200 pieces) and also comes with a DEPH poster for $75. DEPH will be on-site on Friday, July 24th signing at the KR booth from 11-1PM.

Saturday, July 25th : Wood Labbit by Amanda Visell

What used to be Frank Kozik’s Labbit, has now been re-constructed into a 5” Wood Labbit by Amanda Visell. Limited to 300 pieces, this collaberative piece by Kozik and Visell will be available on Saturday, July 25th where both of these artist will be signing at the KR booth from 1-3PM. Each Wood Labbit will retail for $50 each, so be sure to get their early because these will fly off the shelves!

SDCC 09 – DKE x Andrew Bell’s O-No Sushi! Blue Exclusive & Signing Schedule

It’s been announced that the O-No Sushi! by Andrew Bell will be available at the DKE Booth (#4732). The special Blue edition is limited to 150 pieces and will run $30 a set, which includes two interchangeable eyes, a bowl of tentacles, and a piece of tentacle sushi. Andrew will also be signing at the booth on Thursday, July 23rd at 4PM.

Super7 x Bwana Spoons Steven The Bat

 

Produced by Super7, designed by Bwana Spoons, and sculpted by Gargamel, they bring to you the new Steven The Bat. Spied on Bwana’s Flickr, he gives us some awesome pics of his latest creation. Since the first Steven The Bat released was GID, he decided it was proper to do the same thing for the new Steven. He also shows off the colorways from the WTF tour, which include Grass Hut, Big apple, Schmancy, and London/Paris. Don’t forget that Bwana Spoons is having an exhibit this Friday, July 10th at Schmancy in Seattle from 6-9PM.

Schmancy Toys
1932 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA

SDCC 09 – DKE x Dreamland Toyworks DIY Mythos Buddies

Available at the DKE booth (#4732) will be 2 mini DIY Mythos Buddies in both gray and black. Produced by Dreamland Toyworks, designed by John Kovalic, and sculpted by Tom Mier, these 2.75” figures are limited to 100 pieces of each color and will be available for $10 each during SDCC.

Subtext Presents: “Meanwhile… at the Hall of Justice” (07.24)

“Meanwhile… at The Hall of Justice” is a group show that captures the off days of some of our favorite comic characters. This 3 day show will take place during the weekend of SDCC at Subtext.

[PRESS] Let’s face it, everyone has a bad day. Even superheroes. And this July, Subtext will host a group exhibition that captures those mishaps for all to see. Did you know that the Hulk has been arrested for wreckless endangerment? Aquaman did some time for fishing in international waters without permits, and the Wonder Twins were still awaiting trial for public indecency. It just reminds us that even though they are super, they are still human (some of them anyways). Join us during Comic Con weekend at Subtext, and see for yourself what infractions your favorite heroes have been hiding under their capes.

Check out the complete list of artists participating in this awesome show here. Opening night takes place on Friday, July 24th from 6-10PM and will be up until Sunday, July 26th. So if you are busy one night, be sure to stop in and check out some amazing work!

Subtext
2479 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, California 92101

SDCC 09 – DKE x Ohm!’s TCHO! PURO Edition & Signing Schedule

The DKE booth (#4732) brings on the exclusives with some goods from Muttpop artist Ohm! Available during his signings are SDCC Puro edition TCHO! figures, which he will customize during his signings on Friday, July 24th at 4PM and Saturday, July 25th at 4PM. Individual pieces will be available for $15 each as well as complete sets of 6 figures (5+ bonus figure) for $60 beginning on preview night. These figures are limited to 50 pieces per design.

Seen: Bloc28 Mickey in Hong Kong

With an opening with little or no equals –  Disney’s Bloc28 Mickey in Hong Kong’s Time Square has raised the standard for top-flight art toy exhibitions and releases. Drawing a large crowd of onlookers, collectors and media, the opening’s festivities featured guest artist David Flores as well as appearances by popular Asian models, celebrities, b-boy crew and more.   The welcome presentation concluded with an elaborate ribbon cutting ceremony capped off with a confetti drop.  Far and beyond typical expectations for a toy release/exhibition.

The event marking the introduction of Disney's Bloc28 project in Asia, featured the release of the first Season 2 vinyl figures from MINDstyle -- Tenga's thumbs-up, high-flying Mickey and Suiko's melting interpretation of the most famous mouse of all.  The figures translate the Japanese artists' takes on Mickey to 3D with figures that expand the possibilities of the medium. 

The exhibition does an excellent job of capturing the energy and spirit of the first two seasons of the Bloc28 project  by highlighting new visions of Mickey Mouse from the Project Artists.  At the heart of the project are the artists' interpretations of Mickey beginning with the original artwork on display that is the basis for the product line which features  all manner of apparel and accessories as well many other items including notebooks, mouse pads and more.  

In conjunction with the celebration of both Mickey's legacy and his future, 3Mix presented Mickey Brand Halo custom show featuring 50 artist customs of a special DIY figure.  The well-designed display system really shows off the customs to full effect by providing easy viewing from both sides of transparent walls of 'cages'.  One of the nicest display arrangements we've seen so far.

The Bloc28 Mickey exhibition also serves as a charitable effort to benefit the 'Art in Hospital' program through the auction of the Mickey customs as well as the sparkly Swarovski covered David Flores Mickey VCDs.  Additionally, Times Square and 3Mix created an exclusive limited-edition Mickey vinyl to encourage visitors to support the local economy and to donate to the charity.

We came away impressed with the event and hoping to see similar high-profile toy events in the USA.  Wishful thinking perhaps, but it would certainly help to increase awareness for the exciting  medium we all love.

Red Hot Robot Presents: In Store Signing With Ohm! (07.17)

To all you Phoenix, AZ collectors out there! Be sure to stop by Red Hot Robot next Friday, July 17th to meet Muttpop artist Ohm! He will be at the shop signing  from 7-10PM. This goes out to all the Muttpop and Tcho fans, so bring your figures or sketchbooks to get signed. Red Hot Robot will also have some special figures and other surprises for the event, so don’t miss out!

Red Hot Robot
14 W. Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

SDCC 09 – DKE x Bwana Spoons Exclusive Pearl Rainbowasaurus

Produced by Switcheroo and created by Bwana Spoons, DKE will be behind the release of the Pearl Rainbowasaurus at SDCC. A 10 inch long resin figure, equipped with 2 movable birds that is limited to only 10 pieces. Each piece will be signed and numbered by Bwana himself and comes along with a  matching print for $375. Head over to the DKE booth (#4732) to get your mitts on this magnificent creature.

Sam Flores’ Dragon Boy Gold Colorway?!

On Sam Flores’ latest post on his blog he mentions something about a a limited Gold Colorway. Now I can imagine all the members of the KR Forum going nuts as they hear about this. I know I am kind of excited for this, actually REALLY excited for this. Hope to hear of it’s release real soon, but there is still the original that has to be released.

SDCC 09 – DKE & Coarse Toys

DKE just sent out a teaser of what Coarse Toys has brewing for SDCC this year. The teaser doesn’t help much, but we can figure out that each piece will be limited to only 50 pieces. It is also safe to say that one of these will definitely be a PAW! figure. Only way to find out is by checking out DKE’s booth (#4732).

Shmancy Presents: Abe Lincoln Jr. In Handcrafted Vectors (07.10)

This Friday, July 10th Shmancy will be the spot to be in Seattle, Washington. Abe Lincoln Jr. will be exhibiting some new art pieces with a new papercut technique he has been working on. Our sister site VPeast had the pleasure of doing a little interview with Abe, which you can check out here. They were also able to get a preview of just a few his pieces for the show as well, which you can view here.

Schmancy Toys
1932 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA

SDCC 09 – Peekaboo’s ‘The Birds’ Release/Pre-Order

We have a little update on the release of Peekaboo’s ‘The Birds’ figure for SDCC. Due to the positive response from the fans, instead of releasing 8 figures and 2 artist proofs. They have upped the release amount of the SDCC Exclusive Hitchcock edition to 18 pieces! These come with a limited edition print for $150 and they will also have the OG Colorway available for pre order, which are an edition of 25 pieces for $125.