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KAROUSHI Grody Shogun and Velocitron for sale now!

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:25:08 +0000

After some technical difficulties, work from “KAROUSHI” featuring Grody Shogun and Velocitron is now available for sale on our webstore. Please keep in mind that due to the nature of the gallery setting some work may be oversold and refunds will have to be given.

SHOP KAROUSHI HERE

Big thanks to Ricky, Luke, and Amy, and to everyone who came out to the opening last night. There’s still more KAROUSHI goodness coming, so keep checking that link !

KAROUSHI Teaser!

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:22:45 +0000

Just a couple of teasers for tomorrow night’s Grody Shogun and Velocitron show! It’s going to be a doozy, with literally hundreds of unique toys available in all configurations and colors.

Please note, if you plan on buying something at the opening, we will be handing out line tickets starting at 12 Noon first come, first served. You must be back in line by 6:30 PM to secure your position, and doors will open at 7 PM.

Please call or email us if you have any questions. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

“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.

FATCAP Series 3 Trading Part THIS Wed. 6-8PM!

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:52:55 +0000

Like blind boxes? Like parties? Come on out and celebrate the release of KidRobot’s FATCAP Series 3 this Wednesday at our very first blindbox trading party! We’ll have a limited number of the new series available for sale, plus you can bring your own Fatcaps and other blindboxes to trade with other local fans. Delicious refreshments will be provided courtesy of Jarrittos!

The party will be this Wednesday, Feb. 1st from 6-8 PM at our retail showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA 90046. Hope to see you there!

F.A.B. Alien Argus by Nebulon5 on sale Monday, 1/23 at 12PM PST!

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:28:33 +0000

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present the F.A.B Alien Argus by Nebulon5! The Mark Nagata-designed Alien Argus gets a slick coat of paint courtesy of customizer extraordinaire Nebulon5, whose signature color palette radiates on top of glow-in-the-dark vinyl.

The F.A.B. Argus is limited to 5 pieces and will cost $125.

Available for sale Jan. 23rd at 12PM PST only at shop.toyartgallery.com!

Mark Nagata x TAG NEO-EYEZON Metal Figure Release!

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:56:54 +0000

Start the new year out with some kaiju bling! Toy Art Gallery is proud to present our latest metal figure project, Mark Nagata’s Neo-Eyezon. Mark’s iconic kaiju monster is now available as a metal art toy in four high-quality finishes: Gold, Silver, Copper, and Black Nickel, and limited to 100 total pieces. Each Metal Neo Eyezon is numbered, measures 5″h x 3.75″w x 2″d, weighs 1.55 lbs and is meticulously hand-crafted in California.
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Kaiju and metal toy history. Available this Wednesday, January 11th at 12PM PST, only at shop.toyartgallery.com!

Pricing is as follows:
Gold – $195
Silver – $175
Copper – $150
Black Nickel – $165
Set of Four – $650 ( savings of $35!)

WHAM BLAM BLAMO Preview now available!

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:43:24 +0000

We’re very excited for tomorrow night’s opening of “WHAM BLAM BLAMO”, our second show with Blamo Toys!
There are tons of amazing hand-crafted sculpture and toys that need to be seen in person, so if you’re in the area of 7571 Melrose Ave. make sure to come on by and say HI to the Blamo crew! Opening starts at 7 PM and runs til 11.

If you just can’t wait, the preview for “WHAM BLAM BLAMO” is now online. Check it out here:

WHAM BLAM BLAMO Preview

Artwork from “WHAM BLAM BLAMO” will go for sale on our website starting Saturday, Jan. 7th at 12 noon PST.

Click HERE to make a purchase!

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!