May 08, 2012
The Coachella Boutique Charity Art Auction (5.12)
Saturday’s Coachella Boutique Art Auction at The Shag Store in Palm Springs, featuring mostly original artwork created during/for the world famous music festival, will benefit Raices Cultura, an organization working to support the Eastern Coachella Valley through the establishment of an arts and cultural center and other community programs. The auction will feature pieces from Angry Woebots, The Beast Brothers, Dabs Myla, Luke Chueh, Patrick Carrie, Phil Lumbang and Sket One. Bidding on each piece will start @ $100. If you can’t make it out to Palm Springs, drop Jon Halperin a line at jon[at]theglasshouse[dot]us or give him a call at 714.396.3473. Hit the jump to see each of the paintings up for auction and please bid generously.
The Coachella Boutique Art Auction
Saturday May 12th 2012 (7:30 – 10:30 PM)
The Shag Store
725 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.3400
Nov 29, 2010
Brent Nolasco’s ‘Hunger Pains’ for the FEESA Art Auction (12.1)
Brent Nolasco created ‘Hunger Pains’ for the upcoming online art auction (12.1 – 12.7) to benefit FEESA’s (Feed Employ Educate South Africa) efforts to assist the impoverished South African community of Kayamandi. Brent’s piece features Hunger clad in armor complete with a possum skull so that he might play dead as those that would seek to vanquish him approach. The frog atop ‘hunger’ longs for a kiss for a transformative opportunity. Hunger Pains was created with graphite, pencil, and water color on gesso board and measures 18” x 24”. Hit the jump for a series of exclusive progression shots.
The auction which is sponsored by Cardboard Spaceship and Juxtapoz, goes live on December 1st on eBay and runs through December 7th. The goal of FEESA founder /Cardboard Spaceship co-owner Nick Glow is to raise $15,000 dollars which will be used to feed 200 children for 40 days (8000 meals), employ six single mothers at a fair rate for two months and provide school uniforms for 100 children. 100% of the proceeds from the art auction will go directly to FEESA and its charitable efforts. So come December 1st, be sure to search for ‘feesa’ on eBay and bid generously on pieces that catch your eye.
Nov 28, 2010
FEESA x Cardboard Spaceship – Art Auction (12.1)
Cardboard Spaceship has teamed up with FEESA (Feed Employ Educate South Africa) on an online art auction to benefit the children of South Africa. The auction will feature pieces from Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Jophen Stein, N.C. Winters, Joe Sorren, Brent Nolasco, The Chung, Paul Barnes (above), Jermaine Rogers and many more (see the flier for the full list). Hit the jump for a look at N.C. Winters’ piece.
The auction begins on December 1st on eBay. To view and bid on the items, simply search for ‘feesa’ on eBay. If you see something that catches your eye, please bid generously. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to assist South Africa.
May 10, 2010
The Vader Project: Freeman’s Auction -- Catalog + Preview
Through four tour stops (LA, London, Tokyo and the Warhol Museum), The Vader Project has thrilled Star Wars fans, collectors and art enthusiasts with a staggering display of 100 artist customized Darth Vader replica 1:1 helmets. Now with news of the Vader Project auction at Freeman’s (7.10), collectors will now have the opportunity to bid on the amazing one of a kind helmets. Bidding on the majority of the helmets will start at $1500 which is quite reasonable considering the regular stock helmets retail for $900.
To celebrate both the completed tour and the auction, the Vader Project has prepared a full-color catalog (shown above) featuring all one hundred helmets (2 page spreads for each, 200 pages total). It’s available for pre-order now for $40. Hit the jump for a preview at a few of the interior pages.
Finally if you live in or around LA, don’t miss the Auction Preview presented by Freemans opening on June 11th (6- 10 PM) through the 20th, with a special catalog signing on Saturday the 12th @ 2 PM. Full details on thevaderproject.com.
Jan 29, 2010
Vinyl CPH Auction Benefitting Haiti Relief
Jesper Elg and Soren Rose Kjae, th e organizers of the ongoing Vinyl CPH show, featuring customized 16” Toyer Qees, and Toy2R have generously arranged to donate 50% of the funds from the show piece auctions to the Danish Red Cross’s efforts to assist Haiti with Earthquake Relief. The show and the auctions end on February 2nd – so check out the pieces and bid generously.
Here’s a little background on the show/project. The idea behind the Vinyl CPH project was to blend the worlds of art and graphic design, breaking the often very real barriers between them. The show opened on November 25th @ the Karriere Bar in Copenhagen to a large crowd and then moved to its current location at Danish Architecture Center (DAC). Check out opening pics over at Plastic Kid’s Blog as well as Creol Brothers.
Oct 01, 2008
Custom 18" My Little Pony Charity Auction Ends on 10.2
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of My Little Pony, Hasbro has asked artists, designers, celebs and children to customize large 18" versions of the classic toy for The My Little Pony Project. Participants include tokidoki, Junko Mizuno, Superdeux (above), Julie West, Jon Burgerman, TADO, Debbie Gibson, LeAnn Rimes, and more. The customs were seen throughout the year at various events including this year's SDCC. They are now up for charity auction with bidding set to end tomorrow, Thursday October 2nd at 12PM PDT. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Give Kids the World a charitable organization focused on bringing happiness to children with life-threatening illnesses. Go check out the auctions -- most of the pieces have rather reasonable bids (some might say cheap).
Aug 31, 2008
Earthquake Charity Auction Lots (#22 –29)
Today we wrap up our look at the impressive lots for ‘This One’s for the Children of Sichuan’ – a charity auction organized by MINDstyle to benefit kids victimized by May’s devastating earthquake. The auction is now online at liveauctioneers.com. Proceeds will benefit Care for Children's efforts to assist the children of Sichuan. The auctions go live and end at 3 minute intervals today -- Sunday (8.31) starting @ 6 PM PDT. Be sure to pre-register to bid now.
Lots #22 – 29 feature highly desirable collectibles for the discriminating toy collector including original paintings, a wood test proof from Shepard Fairey and more. (click on the pics above or below to go directly to a lot’s page).
LOT 22
Shepard Fairey
Toxicity Inspector
Medium: Silkscreen on Wood (Test Proof)
Size: 18” x 24”
Estimate: USD $1000
Generously donated by artist
Lot 23
Kidada Jones for Disney Couture
Lucas Designs Jewelry
Medium: Metal and Leather
Size: Various Bracelets, Necklace and Charm
Estimate: USD $1500
Generously donated by artist and Lucas Designs
Lot 24
Cameron Tiede
Ultraviolet X-Ray
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12” x 9”
Estimate: USD $1,000
Generously donated by artist
LOT 25
KAWS
Signed Print 2001
Medium: Poster Print
Size: 9” x 17”
Estimate: USD $1,000
Generously donated by artist
LOT 26
Kathie Olivas
Girl with Jakelope Hood
Medium: Oil on Wood
Size: 9” x 14.5”
Estimate: USD $1,000
Generously donated by artist
Lot 27
Joe Ledbetter
Monotone Toy Lot with Signed Sketch
Medium: Vinyl
Size: Various items include Circus Punks, Toy2R Toxic Swamp Cat & Qee, Kid Robot Teeter, Kaiju for Grown Ups Gamerita, Kaiju for Grown Ups Sluggonadon, and Strangeco Vivisect Playset figure.
Estimate: USD $700
Generously donated by artist
Lot 28
Tim Biskup
Armor Totem
Medium: 16 Color Seri-graph on Plywood
Size: 26.5”
Estimate: USD $650
Generously donated by artist and DKE Toys
Lot 29
Joe Hahn from Linkin Park
Signed by Group - Minutes to Midnight Poster
With SURU Toy Exclusives
Medium: Vinyl
Size: Various items include Linkin Park signed poster, SRT Ningyo Project, Dez Einswell’s Doodlebarn Whyno and Nathan Cabrera Suru Droid signed figures and 3 t-shirts.
Estimate: USD $650
Generously donated by artist and SURU
Aug 29, 2008
Earthquake Charity Auction Lots (#15 –21)
Today we continue our ongoing look at the impressive lots for ‘This One’s for the Children of Sichuan’ – a charity auction organized by MINDstyle to benefit kids victimized by May’s devastating earthquake. The auction is now online at liveauctioneers.com. Proceeds will benefit Care for Children's efforts to assist the children of Sichuan. The auctions go live and end at 3 minute intervals this Sunday (8.31) starting @ 6 PM PDT. So unlike say an eBay auction, you probably want to place an "absentee bid" now if you see something that you must have.
Lots #15 – 21 feature highly desirable collectibles for the discriminating toy collector including resin paint masters, original paintings, and the very hard to-find KAWS x Nike AF1’s (click on the pics above or below to go directly to the lot's page).
Lot 15
The Jim Henson Company
The Dark Crystal Castle
Medium: Poly-Resin (Artist Proof 1 of 3)
Size: 18”
Estimate: USD $600 to $800
Generously donated by The Jim Henson Company and MINDstyle
Lot 16
Kathie Olivas
2 Face Hazel
Medium: Resin (Paint Master)
Size: 9”
Estimate: USD $1,500 to $2,500
Generously donated by artist and MINDstyle
Lot 17
Brandt Peters
Peacemaker No. 329
With “The Clown” Painting
Medium: Resin (Paint Master) and Oil on Canvas
Size: 13” Figure and 10” x 10” Painting
Estimate: USD $1,500 to $2,500
Generously donated by artist and MINDstyle
Lot 18
Amanda Visell
Fare Trade and Carnivorous Giraffe
Medium: Acrylic on Wood and Resin Figure
Size: 3” x 5.5” Framed and 7” Figure
Estimate: USD $600
Generously donated by artist and Vinyl Pulse
Lot 19
KAWS
Nike Air Force 1
Medium: Shoes
Size: US 14
Estimate: Promotional/Not For Sale
Generously donated from the collection of Toy Tokyo
LOT 20
Miss Mindy
Sundae
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12” x 13”
Estimate: USD $650
Generously donated by artist
Lot 21
C.J. Metzger
Mischievous Maeve
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 10” x 12”
Estimate: USD $650
Generously donated by artist
Aug 28, 2008
Earthquake Charity Auction Lots (#8-14)
Today we continue our look at the impressive lots for ‘This One’s for the Children of Sichuan’ – a charity auction organized by MINDstyle to benefit kids victimized by May’s devastating earthquake. The auction is now online at liveauctioneers.com. Proceeds will benefit Care for Children's efforts to assist the children of Sichuan. The auctions go live and end at 3 minute intervals this Sunday (8.31) starting @ 6 PM PDT. So unlike say an eBay auction, you probably want to place an "absentee bid" now if you see something that you must have.
As shown below Lots #8 – 14 feature highly desirable collectibles for the discriminating toy collector including several resin paint masters hand-painted by the artist. (click on the pics above or below to go directly to the lot's page).
Lot 8
KAWS
Companion Grey Version by Medicom
Medium: Vinyl
Size: 4 FT.
Estimate: USD $5,500 to $6,500
Generously donated from the collection of MD Young
Lot 9
Toby HK
China Dragon
Medium: Fiberglass (one of a kind)
Size: 24”
Estimate: USD $1,000 to $1,500
Generously donated by artist and Giordano
Lot 10
Buff Monster
Untitled
Medium: Acrylic and Spray Paint on Found Metal
Size: 19” x 22”
Estimate: USD $2,500 to $3,500
Generously donated by artist 
Lot 11
Brandt Peters
Panda Slap Happy
Medium: Resin (Paint Master)
Size: 16”
Estimate: USD $2,000 to $3,000
Generously donated by artist and MINDstyle
Lot 12
GERMS
Conehead
Medium: Resin (Paint Master)
Size: 10”
Estimate: USD $2,000
Generously donated by artist and MINDstyle
Lot 13
Doktor A
Mechtorians - Stephan
Medium: Resin (Paint Master)
Size: 10”
Estimate: USD $1,500 to $2,500
Generously donated by artist and MINDstyle
Lot 14
Jermaine Rogers
Life Sized Squire
Medium: Fiberglass
Size: 24”
Estimate: USD $1000 to $1,500
Generously donated from the collection of Christian Cheng
Aug 27, 2008
Earthquake Charity Auction: A Closer Look Part I
As we posted on Monday, ‘This One’s for the Children of Sichuan’ – a charity auction organized by MINDstyle to benefit kids victimized by May’s devastating earthquake is now online at liveauctioneers.com. Proceeds will benefit Care for Children's efforts to assist the children of Sichuan. The auctions go live and end at 3 minute intervals this Sunday (8.31) starting @ 6 PM PDT. So unlike say an eBay auction, you probably want to place an "absentee bid" now if you see something that you must have.
Over the next four days we're going to bring you an in-depth look at each of the 29 lots generously donated by an amazing lineup of artists companies. Here's a look at the first impressive seven lots (click on the pics above or below to go directly to the lot's page).
Lot 1
Ron English
Bunnny Portrait X
Medium: Oil On Canvas
Size: 24” x 36”
Estimate: USD $18,000 to $20,000
Generously donated by artist
Lot 2
Simone Legno for tokidoki
Untitled
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Size: 16” x 24”
Estimate: USD $3,500
Generously donated by tokidoki
LOT 3
Michael Lau
Gardener Jordon 049 x 023
With Signed DJ Panda (Prototype)
Medium: Vinyl
Size: 6” Figure
Estimate: USD $1,000
Generously donated by artist
LOT 4
Michael Lau
M.F.J.K. Submilgaytona Watch Set
with Signed DJ Panda (Prototype)
Medium: Watch/Metal and Figure/Vinyl
Size: 6” Figure
Estimate: USD $1,000 to $1,500
Generously donated by artist
Lot 5
SID from Disney/Pixar TOY STORY by 3-Mix
Size: 48”
Medium: Resin Figure (Artist Proof)
Estimate: USD $2500
Generously donated by 3-Mix
Lot 6
Frank Cho
Cow
Size: 24”
Medium: Resin (Paint Master)
Estimate: USD $1,500
Generously donated by artist and MINDstyle
Lot 7
DEVILROBOTS
Everybody Wants To Eat More Tofu
Medium: Oil On Canvas
Size: 18” x 21”
Estimate: USD $1,500 to USD $2,000
Generously donated by artist and Play Imaginative
May 15, 2006
Wish for Ava - Auction starts on May 31st
Esperanza - Brent Nolasco
Puffymama and Mr. Poopoo - Nakanari
A Wish for Ava is a series of eBay auctions of original art, customs, and toys will start on May 31st to help Ava battle childhood cancer. Many artists have donated their time to produce customs for the auction including Esperanza ("hope") - a custom Space Monkey by Brent Nolasco and Puffymama and Mr. Poopoo Munny created by Nakanari (blank donated by core4pro).
May 11, 2006
Riot68 - Zombie Racoon Teddy Trooper Auction for Ava
Riot68 has donated this clean and tight Zombie Racoon Teddy Trooper for a KR board auction to help out Ava who has recently been diagnosed with a very rare childhood cancer. The auction ends in roughly a week on Thursday, May 18th at 10 PM BST (which I believe is May 18th at 2 PM Pacific). Props to Steve ofTokyoToyStore for donating the Teddy Trooper. Riot68's customs get more impressive with each new creation -- this one is straight up cool.
Sep 05, 2005
Toy2R DIY Qee Expo Auction
Toydigger and Reload are organizing a charity auction of all the Dutchmasters custom Qees from the Amsterdam stop of the Toy2r DIY Qee Expo. The auction starts September 7th and runs until September 16th. The opening bids for most of the Qees seem reasonable and it is for a good cause. So, what are you waiting for ?....Check out Toyexpo for more info.
May 04, 2005
Kozik Mao Dunnys on Ebay
I often watch Ebay both to keep an eye out for things I need for my collection and also just to get an idea of what the market feels various toys might be worth. Looking at auctions for Kozik's just released (May 1st) Mao Dunny reveals some odd behavior and beginning data on the Ms. Mao chase.
One industrious Ebay seller is offering "exclusive" Frank Kozik Mao Dunnies for the ridiculous price of $39.97 when these are available from Kidrobot for $29.95. The choice is up to you :-)
On a perhaps more interesting note... The chase (only 100 out of 1098) Ms. Mao is being offered
on Ebay with starting bids ranging from $94 - $97. It'll be interesting to see how much these pieces eventually fetch.
Apr 20, 2005
Qeester Collective Tsunami Charity Auction
Just a quick reminder that the cool charity auction of custom Qees (and a Dunny or two) on Ebay is under way and ends this Sunday, April 24th. There are some great pieces being auctioned, so take a look here and if you can, make a generous bid -- it's for a great cause, helping victims of the December tsunami. Also, the auction is being run on the English Ebay, so prices are in pounds (double the bid price and that's roughly the price in Dollars).
I thought I might list some of my favorite items here:
- Mimic's Yoda Dunny currently at 271 pounds
- Sket-One's amazing 8-inch Ganesh Qee currently at 190 pounds
- Mad's Starface Baby-Qee currently at 51 pounds
- Nakanari's 8-inch Lil Pinky Dots Qee Cat currently at 42 pounds
- Chad Mount's 2-inch "Why?" Qee currently at 21 pounds
So go... Bid! :-)
Apr 12, 2005
Custom Qee Auction for Tsunami Relief Aid
An auction of custom Qees benefitting tsunami relief starts this Thursday, April 14th on Ebay! This auction was organized through the Qeester.com message boards and features great one-of-a-kind toys by such notable names as MAD, Sket-One, TADO and Mimic. The customs cover almost the entire range of Qee shapes and sizes: 8-inch Qees, 2-inch Qees, Knucklebears, and a Baby Qee (MAD's Starface). So be sure to check out these customs and make as generous a bid as you can afford! It's for a great cause and you might get an awesome custom toy as well!
There are soo many cool designs but several standout for me:
Sket-one's Ganesh Qee because it's simply beautiful and seems to almost completely transcend its origins as a toy.
Mimic's Yoda Qee because it's very kick ass with a light saber to boot. Gotta love the facial detail!
Tesselate's LED Qee which I previously blogged about -- just such a neat idea and effect. I wonder how this is powered? Internal batteries?
And finally, Chad Mount's 2-inch "Why?" Qee is a streamlined yet very compelling design. In part, the expressive eyes of this figure really add to the overall feeling. Check it out below:
Apr 09, 2005
Baseman Dumb Luck Japan Ebay Trends
Since I was lucky enough to get one of the first 100 Japan (black) versions of Baseman's Dumb Luck signed at Kidrobot LA's opening party, I have been periodically watching Ebay for auctions of this toy mostly out of curiosity. Up until very recently, signed versions have been going for $275 - $315 or so.
The value has dropped in recent weeks as several hundred more became available at a recent AIGA event and now seems to be about $200 - $250. Of the current completed auctions, the highest selling price was for a signed one at $255. So there seems to be a small premium for a signed copy.
Apr 08, 2005
On Ebay -- FULL set of Dunny Series One
As Dunny collectors know, Series 1 Dunnys are hard to come by and fairly expensive due to that rarity. Typically, single figures from Series 1 run about $30. Full sets go for quite a bit (upwards of $800 or so). Right now there's an auction on ebay for a full set (silver and gold included). With roughly 3 hours to go (7:48 PM PST), the high bid is $415 which is a very reasonable price. I assume that the price will go up -- it's tempting but that's too rich for my blood. Just thought some of you might be interested.
Update: The full set went for $620 which seems a little low to me, although I have not systematically tracked such sales.
Check it here.
