This past weekend, artist Nathan Jurevicius released his latest vinyl creation – the Anzû Sylvan based on the artist Gary Ham’s Sylvan platform. The 9″ vinyl toy is a tribute to Sumerian/Akkadian mythology. The Anzû Sylvan is limited to 100 pieces.
Interview with Artist Nathan Jurevicius
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The Loyal Subjects x Transformers Wave 3
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I remember buying The Loyal Subjects (TLS) x Transformers Wave 1 blindboxes, because I’m a sucker for anything G1 Transformers related. The vinyl figures were decent and it looked cute. Since the 2013 Wave 1 release, TLS have upped the ante with their Wave 2 release with more points of articulation, accessories, sounds and lights. Now with this Transformers Wave 3 released the vinyl figures move a little like action figures and have cooler signature weapons related to the character. Some figures have light up LEDs or sound effects.
The Loyal Subjects x TMNT
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys are everywhere! The Playmates line-up already feature their Classics Series, Movie Series, Nickelodeon Series and kids toy line-up. Now earlier this year Kidrobot did their vinyl take on TMNT, and now The Loyal Subjects get in on the action.
Martin Hsu Pop-Up Shop @ Woot Bear SF
December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Local artist Martin Hsu has over the years developed his own personal unique art style. You can see it in his paintings, drawings and vinyl toys. And this Holiday season, if you’re looking to see his art and want to buy his art in person, check out the Martin Hsu Pop-Up Show @ Woot Bear. Woot Bear is a neat toy art shop located in the heart of the Richmond District, 147 Clement Street in San Francisco.
A Large Evil Corporation Team-up with Funko
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UK-based animation house A Large Evil Corporation not only makes cool animations for clients around the way, but also has a knack of making neat vinyl figures.
“Homeland” TV Program in Promo Vinyl Covers
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve always found joy in CD, cassette tape or vinyl albums, because you could read the many linear notes, look at the artwork and it just felt more tangible in your hands. Kids today are missing out with downloading and streaming music, but I digress. The topic at hand is these cool vinyl-style jazz covers made for the hit Showtime program “Homeland.”
Frank Kozik’s Woot Bear Grand Opening
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re into collecting vinyl art toys, then there’s a new player in town. Located in the Richmond District in San Francisco, is artist Frank Kozik’s new shop Woot Bear. Our Ramen crew caught up with Frank during the opening.
Kidrobot SF: Hello Trikky!
October 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Ramen crew a couple of weeks back attended the Kidrobot SF store event – Hello Trikky! The Hello Trikky party featured over 25 artist tricking up a base Trikky vinyl art toy. We interview some of the artist involved and get their thoughts about their custom Trikky.
Artist Martin Hsu releases “Blacky” Vinyl Figure
October 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On a brezzy night in San Francisco’s Haight/Ashbury area, Kidrobot held a Artist Signing and Release Party for super talented artist Martin Hsu. A few weeks back, Martin released his latest vinyl artwork – “Blacky” – the dragon/dog 4″ figure. The figure is limited to 300 pieces worldwide, so you might want to pick it up, since it’s also sold at a reasonable price of around $25.00USD.
Addiction to Vinyl Records: Dust & Grooves
September 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just like sneakerheads who painstakingly collect kicks, photographer Eilon Paz side hobby is collecting vinyl records. Then he had a idea of globetrotting around the world to find vinyl collectors and to tell their story. Dust & Grooves is a coffee-table book that collects 416-pages of full frame photos, over 130 interviews with record collectors, 12 full interviews, and a foreward by RZA.
Kidrobot – The Art of War Dunny Series
June 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
This past weekend Kidrobot released The Art of War dunny series. The toy design theme for each of the 14 artists involved was to design a dunny figure based on Sun Tzu’s warmongering strategy novel – The Art of War. Our Ramen & a Half hosts of Eddie Ballar and Ramon Angel stopped by Kidrobot SF for the artist signing and release event with Frank Kozik, DrilOne and Huck Gee. We grab a quick interview with each about their dunny figure in the series and their upcoming projects. We also go unboxing a case with fellow dunny collector/artist Big C.
Custom R2D2 Droid by Evilos
February 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Custom vinyl artist Christopher Avalos aka Evilos takes a regular Android vinyl toy and makes R2D2 from Star War Wars.
KOZIK x Kidrobot: Lore of Labbits
February 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen interviews Frank Kozik at Kidrobot SF release and signing event for his Lore of Labbits and Blister packs.
For more info, go to: Kidrobot – Frank Kozik – Smorkin’ Labbit.
Huck Gee x Kidrobot: Penelope McStompsalot
February 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The 3″ Dunny Penelope McStompsalot pilots her 8″ mecha-inspired Blowback Industries DUNN-7™.
This is Not a Toy – An Exhibtion on Urban Vinyl Toy Art
December 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are new to the seen of vinyl toys and don’t know what the fuss is all about, then you might want to travel to Toronto, Canada for the “This is Not a Toy” Exhibition on urban vinyl toys.
Funko Pop! Disney: Finding Nemo Figures
December 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
These past couple of years toy company Funko has been knocking it out of the ballpark with their Pop! vinyl toy figures. These super cute figures are from the Disney Pop! line featuring 4 characters from the Pixar animated film Finding Nemo: Nemo, Dory, Crush and Bruce. It’s just too bad that these Finding Nemo Pop! figures won’t be able to drop this Christmas season! These Pop! vinyl collectibles will be available next year January 14th, 2013.
For more info, go to: Funko.com.
Funko’s Pop Vinyl: The Goonies
November 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you remember growing up the 80’s, a certain Richard Donner film has a special place in every kid’s heart – The Goonies! A group of nerdy kids on the hunt for long lost pirate treasures to save their neighborhood and I remember jamming to Cyndi Lauper’s “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” whenever it was on the radio. Now Funko’s popular Pop! Movie series features The Goonies.
Custom Dunnies by Local Bay Area SF Artists
October 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
Curated by artist and dunny fan Big C, the custom Dunny event took place at Kidrobot SF.
Halloween Android Mini Figure!
October 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Just in time for Halloween, check out this cool pumpkin-inspired Android mini-figure by artist Gary Ham.
Kidrobot DamGun ‘Bots
September 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen crew visited Kidrobot SF for the release of the DamGun ‘Bots. If you’re a Gundam fan or just an anime mech-head, then you might like these ‘Bots. Kidrobot pays homage to these plastic snap-on model kits with their own DamGun ‘Bots.
Kidrobot x Marvel Labbits and Frank Kozik
September 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last week in SF, our Ramen crew went to a special Kidrobot event with artist/designer Frank Kozik and his Marvel Labbit series.
Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2 Release Party
September 5, 2013 by 2 Comments
I still remember that feeling of saving up all my quarters for the week and rushing to my local 7-Eleven store where they would have video game arcades like Space Harrier, Daytona USA, Thunder Blade, Operation Wolf, Afterburner and of course Capcom’s Street Fighter! Those were the days, but let’s move on … Kidrobot’s first Street Fighter 3″ vinyl figures were super popular and now it’s back with a Series II.
Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2 Release
August 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday was the release of Kidrobot’s Street Fighter Series 2 vinyl figures and our Ramen team was at the Release Party to cover the event. We had a blast trading, buying, playing Street Fighter and just having fun talking about geeky toys in general.
Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2
August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Today – August 29th, 2013 is the release of Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2 vinyl figures. Our Ramen team will be at the release party tonight @ the Kidrobot retail store in San Francisco’s Haight/Ashbury area.
Kidrobot Dunny 2013 Release Day Party
June 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kidrobot’s biggest product release of the year is their Dunny series and for 2013 select artist from around the world helped in creating this collectible toy vinyl set.
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