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“KAROUSHI” Grody Shogun and Velocitron opens this Friday!

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:30:34 +0000

Opening: Friday February 3th, 7-11 pm
Feb. 3rd – Feb. 24th 2012

TAG | Toy Art Gallery
7571 Melrose Ave.
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046 U.S.

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present “Karoushi”, featuring the works of Grody Shogun and Velocitron! “Karoushi” is the Japanese concept of death by overwork. Working simultaneously as brand, producer and retailer, the two masterminds of the Japanese soft vinyl producing powerhouse The Fort have banded together to unleash a gallery show of epic proportions. Multiple editions, one-offs and collaborative pieces are just the beginning of what these two have crafted for this event. Grody Shogun and Velocitron hope that attendees to the gallery show can get a taste of just what two people can accomplish when they decide that their own health, sanity and overall well-being rank far below achieving their dreams of revolutionizing the Japanese vinyl world.

Grody Shogun (Luke Rook) began in 2011 but has taken the Japanese vinyl world by storm. Built around the core philosophy that toys are meant to be enjoyed and played with, GS prides himself on creating “playable” figures that are offered at extremely reasonable price points. GS figures have a strong following both in Japan and internationally, often selling out within minutes of being offered.

Velocitron (Ricky Wilson) began producing figures in Japanese vinyl in 2008, starting with only his own designs and soon starting to produce figures from a diverse group of international artists and designers. His designs are influenced by post apocalyptic imagery, classic horror manga and heavy metal album covers.

“KAROUSHI” opens Friday, Feb. 3rd and runs through Feb. 24th. There will be an opening reception from 7-11 PM on Feb. 3rd, where Luke and Ricky will be virtually broadcasting from The Fort in Japan to paint their toys live. Join us at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046.

WHAM BLAM BLAMO Sneak Peek: Panda Fuzzy Bare!

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:48:19 +0000

Blamo Toys’ Mikie Graham has put together a TAG-exclusive edition of the Fuzzie the Bare resin character for WHAM BLAM BLAMO, opening this Saturday! Fuzzie makes his second appearance as a wave of “Panda Bear Fuzzies. Standing at 5″ tall this green-eyed trickster is limited to 6 and will be available for sale starting January 7th only at Toy Art Gallery.

“WHAM BLAM BLAMO” by Blamo Toys opens this Saturday at Toy Art Gallery!

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:07:44 +0000

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present “WHAM BLAM BLAMO” by Blamo Toys. It’s always a cause to celebrate whenever these toy art pioneers hold a show, and this one is no exception! Blamo’s hand-carved sculptures combine mercurial qualities with precision-detail and sophisticated concepts. Their fusion of natural and found objects, cloth, fur, imagination, and exceptional craftsmanship coalesce into wonderfully unique pieces of toy art.

Jam-packed with special sneak peaks of new toys, exclusive colorways and editions, hand-carved one-of-a-kind over-sized pieces, original artwork, special Blamo clothing, jewelry, and much more, this show is not to be missed. “WHAM BLAM BLAMO” is the exciting follow-up to TAG’s Blamo Solo Show from 2010, and if history repeats itself, these works won’t last long!

“WHAM BLAM BLAMO” opens Satuday, Jan. 7th, 2012 and runs through Jan. 28th. There will be an opening reception from 7-11 PM on Jan. 7th at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046.

See the Show Page here

HUGE stock update in the TAGshop!

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:01:25 +0000

Check out the TAGshop (both online and in-store) for lots of great new recently added products including: a new TAG-exclusive MaxToy Mini set, T9G’s Kotaro (Gray), new stuff from Super7, Okedoki’s Benny the Dreamer, new blind boxes from KidRobot, sweet new toys from Bwana Spoons, tons of art books and toy magazines, and lots lots more!

And looking for that unique last-minute gift? Make sure to come by the store at 7571 Melrose Ave. and have Connell and Josh help you pick it out!

New Artist Series TAG-Exclusive T-Shirts available in-store now!

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:14:20 +0000

We’ve got some awesome TAG Original t-shirts available RIGHT NOW at 7571 Melrose store designed by some of our favorite artists and collaborators, including Arkiv, Cris Rose, Francesco de Molfetta, Blamo, Quim Tarrida, Radyo! and more. Perfect for that last-minute gift for your style-conscious loved one!

We’re Now Carrying Jewelry by Tlakuilo Kalli!

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:39:04 +0000

These necklaces are sculpted by Oscar Ayotzintli and handmade in gorgeous white metal.
Each comes on a chain and packaged in bags for $25. A perfect gift idea for skull lovers and toy collectors.

Benny The Dreamer is Back!

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:49:38 +0000

We recently got a few more Benny The Dreamer Polystone figures by Okedoki and VTSS.
Limited edition with gorgeous numbered bamboo box and free sticker pack.
Check it out in the TAG Shop.

Huck Gee Line Tickets

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:34:00 +0000

Get your line ticket and save your space in line starting at 12 Noon on Thursday.
Those with tickets will get priority in order when the doors open at 7PM.
Line forms no later than 6PM.

New Radyo! Shirts

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:57:27 +0000

Get ‘em while there in stock!

Toby’s Secret Society Mini Series Available Now!

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:12:18 +0000

Toby’s in the house! The newest blind box series from Kidrobot and Gary Baseman, Toby’s Secret Society Mini Series features Baseman’s signature character Toby and his assorted followers.

Here’s the official synopsis: Toby, the protector of dreams, memories, and darkest secrets, commands a sect of 11 spirits and brethren – the Disciple, the Princess of Secrets, the Goddess of Dreams, the Knight of Good Fortune, and the Seven Sacred Magi: Compassion, Destiny, Freedom, Lust, Love, Trust, and Truth – a select group of 3-inch figures chosen to represent the impulses of man.

We have these available in both single blind boxes and full cases of 16, which contain a full artist’s set.

Get them here!