Jon-Paul Kaiser x TOYSREVIL for CLEA 2010

WHAT: I was in Thailand a the beginning of September 2010 to cover The Character Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA and had posted a host of happenings, but it was not completed. There were many more to be blogged about, and this is one such post…This image came about when I had expressed my desire to produce something for CLEA, either a sticker or postcard print I could give away and promote both my

My Toy-Loot @ Klong Tom Saturday Night Market (CLEA 2010)

WHAT: I was in Thailand a the beginning of September 2010 to cover The Character Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA and had posted a host of happenings, but it was not completed. There were many more to be blogged about, and this is one such post…I coulda sworn I posted my loot for my single night's flea market run at Klong Tom Saturday night market! (I reckon I only updated my FB album :p). But

Stickers, Buttons and Keychains: My Loot from CLEA 2010

WHAT: I was in Thailand a the beginning of September 2010 to cover The Character Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA and had posted a host of happenings, but it was not completed. There were many more to be blogged about, and this is one such post…Awesome layout of stickers from Pharuephon Mukdasanit aka MAMAFAKA [Interviewed]Pins / Badges from Studio Aiko [Sikan Techakaruha Interviewed]Keychain from

TOYSREVIL Postcards & Posters for CLEA 2010

WHAT: I was in Thailand a the beginning of September 2010 to cover The Character Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA and had posted a host of happenings, but it was not completed. There were many more to be blogged about, and this is one such post…Postcards and Posters for Promoting TOYSREVIL, printed specifically for display at CLEA. Frankly speaking, I've always wanted to print the montage-squares, and

TOYSREVIL @ CLEA 2010

WHAT: I was in Thailand a the beginning of September 2010 to cover The Character Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA and had posted a host of happenings, but it was not completed. There were many more to be blogged about, and this is one such post…One of the happenings at last year's CLEA, that which I have yet to blog about at length, is the existence of the TOYSREVIL booth. This would be the first time

Promo Postcards by Patricio Oliver Spotted at CLEA 2010

WHAT: I was in Thailand a the beginning of September 2010 to cover The Character Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA and had posted a host of happenings, but it was not completed. There were many more to be blogged about, and this is one such post…Postcards Flip-Artwork Front/BackPosted here are promotional postcards as printed by Argentina's Patricio Oliver, with the ones above from the 2010 collection,

MTV Thailand News featuring CE Toy @ CLEA 2010

MTV Thailand covers the Character & Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA 2010 which concluded recently in Bangkok, Thailand. Featured in the news coverage is the event mascot and new toy figurine "CE", as well as a focus on the 10 finalists in the CE Battle (you might recognize some of them :p), and even a few quick glimpses at my booth! CLICK THRU for select screengrabs.Video in predominately narrated in

Win A Custom CE Contest From MTV Thailand (For CLEA 2010)

In addition to their "live" custom "Battle" [tagged] at the recent Character & Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA 2010, the 10 x CE Battle Finalists were each given a blank 3" CE to doodle on ~ with the specific intention of having them up for grabs in a contest held by MTV Thailand! Lucky audiences were to submit their SMS for a chance to win the figures, which feature a swiveled helmet to see both a

Custom CEs @ Character Licensing Expo Asia (CLEA 2010)

Folks who had attended the CLEA 2010 event @ Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand (September 3-5) were treated to custom hand-painted 10-inch tall resin CEs from the 100 chosen designs, on display at their own dedicated zone at the event venue, alongside a placard with information about the designers (very well done, this). Although not all CEs were completed in time for the show (unfortunately), all

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Six from Thailand

We first featured Thai freelance designer SIX's work via her custom hand-painted CEs for CLEA 2010. Now we get to have a Q&A with her which you can CLICK THRU to read. Show above is her chosen CE-design submissions which has gotten her into the CE Battle, currently going on at CLEA in Bangkok, Thailand!TOYSREVIL: What was the genesis / design inspiration / concept of your chosen CE-design

TOYSREVIL In Bangkok

In a few hours' time, the doors to the Exhibition and Convention Center on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon, Bangkok will be opened for CLEA 2010 [www / tagged]. TOYSREVIL will be at booth #C55, so do drop by and say *Hi* :) ~ Meanwhile, TRE YOKA has met a new friend (and a few hundreds of his friends, and more to come, each hand-assembled by Pond and Mr Toy and their team!).And on a blog-note,

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Zylostudio from Thailand

Today (Friday September 3rd) will see the launch of CLEA 2010 (Character & Licensing Expo Asia / www / tagged) in Bangkok, Thailand. And today we feature Sanya Lertprasertpakorn aka zylo. CLICK THRU to read, and see you all at CLEA!What was the genesis / design inspiration / concept of your chosen CE-design submission?ZYLO: An amazing creation of nature! I like to watch documentaries and found

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: nokhookdesign from Thailand

With a day before the "CE Battle" begins @ CLEA 2010 [www / tagged] in Bangkok, Thailand, we turn our undivided attention on Anukun aka nokhookdesign. CLICK THRU to find out more about the inspiration for his chosen CE design, and to peep his splendid design work!TOYSREVIL: What was the genesis / design inspiration / concept of your chosen CE-design submission?ANUKUN: I all started with my

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Sikan Techakaruha from Thailand

Our Q&A-feature of Artists/Designers for the CE Battle happening at CLEA 2010 www / tagged] next showcases work from Sikan Techakaruha AKA S.Aiko from Studioaiko (who designed the CE mascot!) from Thailand, and is one of the two ladies to be engaged in "design-combat" from September 3rd to 5th @ Royal Paragon Hall - Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand![CLICK THRU to read]TOYSREVIL: What was the

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Pharuephon Mukdasanit from Thailand

With the "competitors" (aka "International Artists/Designers") featured in the last week, TOYSREVIL now shines the spotlight on the "home-team" of Thailand's designers chosen for the CE Battle @ CLEA 2010 www / tagged], launching this Friday September 3rd @ Royal Paragon Hall - Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand!First "defender" up for a Q&A with us is designer Pharuephon Mukdasanit aka "MAMAFAKA",

CE Battle Contest Teams Announced for CLEA 2010

We have featured the announcement of the 10 x Finalists for the CE Design Contest who will engage in the CE Final Battle, but have not revealed exactly WHAT the "contestants" will be doing, until now!The designers are to be paired-up (1 x Thai designer + 1 x International Artist) an work together on the theme "Love & Friendship", with products to be printed and produced "live" at the event itself

Custom CEs by SIX / CEs on Display @ Creative IP Fair & CLEA2010 Press Release

And while the 10 Design Finalists for CLEA 2010's CE Battle has been chosen, the Final 100 CEs lives on via hand-painted customs! Showcased in above video are select figures painted by SIX (FairySix aka Akanong Chaiyawong ~ one of the finalists in the CE-Battle!), based on a total of 50 designs from International Artist submissions! look for these figures to be on display at eh coming event on

TOYSREVIL Goes Thailand! (for CLEA 2010 - September 3-5)

TOYSREVIL (aka "me") will be heading over to The City of Smiles ~ Bangkok, Thailand this coming September 3rd til 5th, to cover the Character & Licensing Expo Asia / CLEA 2010! [www / tagged]It would be great to meet-up with you folks! Do feel free to contact me at toysreviler [at] gmail.com or via PM on my Facebook, or just pop by the TOYSREVIL-booth to talk toys! (Booth# to be confirmed). And

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: ZAM from USA

Representing USA at the CE Battle happening next week for CLEA 2010 [www / tagged] In Bangkok, Thailand, is ZAM! [www / Facebook]. CLICK THRU for a Q&A-feature along with a sweet-selection of fine painted custom work Zam has done thus far. Seeya soon in Thailand, dude!TOYSREVIL: What was the genesis / design inspiration / concept of your chosen CE-design submission?ZAM: My design inspiration for

CLEA 2010 - CE Battle Artist Feature: Patricio Oliver for Argentina

CLICK THRU for a Q&A with Patricio Oliver [www], who will be "representing" Argentina in the coming week's CE Battle happening at CLEA 2010 [www / tagged] In Bangkok, Thailand!In addition, do look out for a slew of projects Patrico (or PO!) is currently involved in, including work for his own The Tenebrae world (featuring "Almond and Salandra!") and for RAJE Toys! [CLICK for coverage of PO!'s