“KAROUSHI” Grody Shogun and Velocitron opens this Friday!
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 Preview now available!
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!
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!
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
We’re Now Carrying Jewelry by Tlakuilo Kalli!
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.
Huck Gee Line Tickets
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.
Nathan Hamill’s Bellicose Bunny Release and Signing this Friday!
The Bunny takes flight! Come out to Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom on Melrose Ave. and celebrate the release of the new vinyl by 3DRetro x Nathan Hamill, Bellicose Bunny!
It is limited to 200 pieces and will retail for $50. Bellicose prints and T-shirts will be for sale as well.
DJ Mike Turski will be spinning a fine blend of space-themed garage, punk and psychobilly for your listening pleasure.
For those of you, who haven’t heard the tale, the story is as such…
“Forged by the stars and space alike, and stuff and things, the Bellicose Bunny was enlisted by top minds throughout the universe to seek out, thwart and destroy all known evil. Equipped with a pair of space goggles and the Sword of Ulyssia, he mounted his Daucus: Class 8 Rocket and embarked on his quest. Now he’s reached this galaxy and needs our help in his noble mission. Hear his cry for peace: ‘Starbunny Fields Forever!”
The Bellicose Bunny Launch Party and Signing will be held on Friday, September 30th from 7-11 PM at TAG’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. See you there!
