Stitch Wars Strikes Back @ Bear & Bird (Aug 13-Sept 25)

Scheduled for an exhibition starting August 13th at Bear&Bird Gallery at Lauderhill, Florida - is the Star Wars-themed "STITCH WARS Strikes Back" - 'a group art exhibition featuring handmade goods insoired by the greatest space film series'The participants list shown on the flyer-above is exhausting (and as well we posted about Justin Volpe's works previously HERE). Stitch Warsexhibits thru

Gallery Nucleus Presents Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla (Aug 6)

EVENT-PRESS: On August 6th, we are thrilled to present all 120 illustrated pages from Junko Mizuno's popular "Cinderalla" graphic novel.  The book is a mind-warping retelling of a classic tale that has resonated with fans for nearly a decade.  This is the first time the original pages will be on display and available to fans.  Each page will be accompanied with one-of-five special edition prints

"Escapist" by Arkiv @ Toy Art Gallery (Aug 5)

EVENT-PRESS: Toy Art Gallery is proud present the solo show "Escapist" from renowned Indonesian artist Arkiv Vilmansa. Featuring new works, sculptures, limited edition prints and release a new figure called "The Sumo".

Arkiv will be attending to the opening night and do signing and live painting. Be sure you don't wanna miss this! 

Arkiv Vilmansa | Escapist
Opening reception: Friday, August

Custom-Previews for Shades of Ray @ WWA Gallery (July 29-Aug 31)

We've previously posted a couple of previews for the SHADES OF RAY group custom show happening at  WWA gallery celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the Color Ink Book. Scheduled for a launch on July 29th (and exhibiting thru August 31st) - here are a select few preview snaps of customs, featuring work from Chris Ryniak, JC Rivera, Jim Mahfood, Rayola, Skinner, JRYU and Anthoiny Ausgang - on a

Event Images for The Year Of The Labbit @ JANM (July 14-Sept 11)

Courtesy of Jerome Lu of www.hyperactivemonkey.com we have a look at the YEAR OF THE LABBIT SHOW launched July 14th at the Japanese American National Museum. And while we featured Jerome's entry previously here - it's a great opportunity to see other swell customs based on the Labbit form initially designed by Frank Kozik and manufactured by Kidrobot. The "Year of the Labbit" exhibits thru

Display Images for Coarse - Shadows Over Paradise @ Paradise Toyland

Some display shots of coarse's exhibition at Taiwan's Paradise Toyland titled "Shadows Over Paradise" - which saw a retrospective of coarse's work from recent years - featuring sculpts and creations of differing make and size. Would be swell to see this in Singapore one day too, I reckon. [23 x images n slideshow above of exhibits / Full-screen viewing]As blogged earlier, the exhibition

Toy2R Mini Qee World Tour - Mexico @ Vinyles Chiles (July 9th Launch)

EVENT-PRESS: Toy2R is pleased to announce the very first custom Qee event in Mexico with the 5" Mini Qee World Tour launch this weekend at Vinyles Chiles! Featuring customs from El X, Mone, Matucha, Spark, Chauskoskis, Roboe, Zhon DSR, Natsu, Robot Soda, Mr. Kone, Mr. Alebrije, Cucaracha Borracha, Dr. Rabias, Yoste, Chaos, News, Brenda Montes, Sergio Saucedo, Jenkah, Quique Ollervides, Frank

進む (第 一 章）Journey #1 exhibition by Dorcas Ng (July 13)

Dorcas Ng will be holding an upcoming exhibition with artist Mana Yamaguchi titled "進む (第 一 章）Journey #1 exhibition" - which sees a sharing common interests in characters, fiction, narratives and toys. "This exhibition showcases our individual work thus far, and marks the start of our collaboration, a precursor to our next project which involves Japanese monsters aka kaiju, and language."WHERE:

HeyCavey Birthday Party Pics

Cavey The Plush celebrated it's birthday in style last week and Holly of A Little Stranger has posted party-people pics - along with cupcakes and plush-imagery - on heycavey.com (yes, the above snap are of stuff you'll find in the goodie bag!!!) and as well snaps of the artist-plushies on show (previewed and revealed here) which has since been auctioned off.[Event photos by Billy Matthews]

Imaginary Menagerie @ OhNo!Doom (July 9)

Happening July 9th @ the OhNo!Doom gallery is the show "Imaginary Menagerie" - featuring works from four folks whose names elicit pure-excitement and anticipation for the show: Doktor A, Amanda Louise Spayd, Chris Ryniak and Lana Crooks!Shown above-right is Doktor A's work on his Amanda Spayd-piece - yes, there will be crossovers! *gush* Can't wait to see what everyone else has in store![UPDATED

Frank Mysterio for Juguetronic

We've collectively gawked at, and had extreme eye-candy shoved deep into our eyes happily - what with looking at custom paints from the artist known as "Frank Mysterio" - but to view his custom-works in a single locale?JUGUETRONIC is the name of the solo show, focused on the theme of wrestling and kaiju - which saw a magnificent showcase of around 70 pieces including art toys and kaiju - and as

About That 3A Toy Custom Show @ 1AM Gallery in November

The first ever 3A Toy custom show will be happening at the 1AM Gallery in San Francisco, in November(Exact Date TBC) which features over 20 artists "sharing their vision and unique take on Ashley Wood's worlds both in toys form and in art". Organized by James Brown aka @Anubis2night (and not a direct endeavor of 3A) - the participating artists-list is currently full, so I reckon tis time for

Event Images of G40 @ The Art Summit with Event Write-up by Zefr

Do allow me to introduce zefr aka Monica with her in-depth write-up of the ART WHINO event currently on in DC, U.S.A. She has uber-cool images viewable on Flickr (Click here to view in full-screen slideshow) of the event, of which I have selected a few to show here. Encompassing multiple genres in a variety of themes - the event runs thru June 17th, so do pop by if you happen to be in the region

Faces of Indonesia - OMI:DIY Contest Postponed To June 2011

As posted before, the "Faces of Indonesia, OMI:DIY Custom Contest" has been postponed to June 6th, with the custom exhibition / show happening between June 10th to 12th, 2011 at Plastic Culture, Grand Indonesia. (Previous May dateline). Total prize of Rp. 3.000.000, - from Plastic Culture and DAMN! I Love Indonesia can be won for the TOP 3 winners of "Faces of Indonesia" along with surprises from

Vernissage "Premières Plumes" @ Artoyz (May 26-opening night)

EDITED-TEXT: In the Norse Mythology, Huggin&Munnin are two ravens that fly all over the world, and bring information to the Greek god "Odin". The French publishing company Huggin&Munnin has invited 27 artists to interpret the imagery of ravens. These artworks will be showcased in the Artoyz Gallery from May 26th to June 21st. The opening party will take place on May, Thursday 26th from 7PM to

Dare To Be Stupid - The Art & Toy Work of Jesse DeStasio @ Aubergine Cafe (June 9)

"Dare To Be Stupid" sees the Art & Toy Work of Jesse DeStasio happening @ Aubergine Cafe on June 9th from 7pm. Folks might have seen his wares at Toy Street recently - with a selection of his self-made action figures, as well as Tankhead incarnations based on his character seen in his own comicbooks. No doublet plenty of stories to be had! Check out his website @ jessedestasio.com or his

UCU On-Stage Workshop by Arno Fauzie @ Extreme Hobbies Festival 2011 (May 28)

Scheduled for a May 28th launch @ "Extreme Hobbies Festival 2011" is a live demonstration by Indonesian artist Arno Fauzie. The "UCU On Stage Workshop" happens between 3pm-5pm at the Atrium FX Lifestyle X'nter (Level 3) - with a registration fee of IDR 100,00 per person (price include a FREE Blank UCU figure). Shown below is a super-swell custom-UCU invoking the legendary GODZILLA! More details

Nathan Hamill's Exclusive Curiosity Signing @ De Korner (May 28)

Artist Nathan Hamill will be doing a signing next Saturday at De Korner, where he will also be debuting his Curiosity "Emerald" Edition Resins (shown below-left), and as well will have 3 custom Curiosities on show (all of which are De Korner exclusives). There will also be Boris vinyl figures with the last of the run limited edition keychain charms (shown below-right), as well as prints and plush

Baggage & Freedom: A solo show by Scribe @ G1988-Melrose (May 26)

EVENT-PRESS: Gallery1988: Melrose is proud to to present a solo exhibit from Kansas City native artist D. Ross, better known as "Scribe." Scribe will be in attendance for the opening reception, which will feature some limited time installations from the artist in the gallery, on Thursday, May 26, from 7-10 PM. Well known for his graffiti and in demand work as a vinyl toy designer, Scribe will

Even Images of "Getting Big" Sharky Show @ Toy Tokyo Underground

Courtesy of Benny of Tenacious Toys, we have swell-sharkilicious-snaps of the GETTING BIG Show launched at Toy Tokyo TTUnderground! Featuring a display of production Sharkys and Baby Sharkys, and the stars of the show: 36-inch / 3ft tall fiberglass Sharky-forms, as designed by Tristan Eaton, KaNO, Luke Chueh, Jason Freeney, and the creator of Sharky himself; Keith Poon! We've featured teasers