Giant Robot NEWS

STRANGE SYMBIOSIS

MAY 4 – MAY 22, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., MAY 4, 6:30-10PM

Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown

The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists.

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SCOTT TOLLESON NOSELLOTS PLUSHES Super cute argyle-clad plush monsters.

FUNKO X NBA – POP! JEREMY LIN VINYL FIGURE The Linsanity continues.

FUNKO X ADVENTURE TIME – POP! VINYL FIGURES Choose from Finn, Jake, Ice King, and more.

POKETO WALLETS GARY BASEMAN Los Angeles’s artist Gary Baseman’s creations in wallet form.

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL

MAY 2 – MAY 12, 2013

Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, presents the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) on May 2- 12, 2013 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), CGV Cinemas located in Koreatown, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at NCPD in Little Tokyo, and the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach.

We are Co-Presenting two films:

COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING

SUNDAY, MAY 5 | 5:45PM | CGV CINEMAS 2

INFO | TRAILER

Like the dizzying art of trapeze and acrobatics that is the stuff of this film’s brave young heroine’s dreams, the light-hearted comedy COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING will amaze you.

Feel free to use the following discount code: GIROVC2013.

SAKE-BOMB

SATURDAY, MAY 04 | 4:00 PM | DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA 1

INFO | TRAILER

A “Sake-Bomb” is a cocktail created by dropping a shot of sake into a pint of beer. It’s also a comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin.

OUT OF THE FILMS

PICTURES AND WORK BY IWAI SHUNJI

APRIL 27 – MAY 2, 2013 (ONE WEEK EXHIBITION)

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., APRIL 27, 6:30-10PM

A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji.

“Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.”

The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception.

There will also be a special screening of Iwai Shunji’s Vampire on Friday, April 26, from 7-10pm at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director.

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STRANGE SYMBIOSIS

MAY 4 – MAY 22, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., MAY 4, 6:30-10PM

Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown

The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists.

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GIANT ROBOT ROBOT ARMY WINDBREAKER JACKET The classic logo speaks for itself. Good for all weather.

GIANT ROBOT BIG BOSS ROBOT WINDBREAKER JACKET Represent Big Boss! Robots since 1994. Believe it.

GIANT ROBOT BIG BOSS ROBOT HAT Big Boss Robot’s classic angry stare is now found on these slick snap closure hats.

One of our closest friends, David Horvath explains how Uglydoll wasn’t just born out of a plush doll, but it’s a process of drawings that aren’t just doodles like what most people would think. Uglydoll is actually born out of stories from own daily lives. The things that happen become situations between characters. It’s much deeper than you’d ever think. I’m proud to have directed David Horvath.

Stay tuned for Shizu Saldamando on 5/6.

LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL

MAY 2 – MAY 12, 2013

Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, presents the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) on May 2- 12, 2013 at the Director’s Guild of America (DGA), CGV Cinemas located in Koreatown, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at NCPD in Little Tokyo, and the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach.

We are Co-Presenting two films:

COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING

SUNDAY | MAY 05 | 5:45 PM | CGV CINEMAS 2

INFO | TRAILER

Like the dizzying art of trapeze and acrobatics that is the stuff of this film’s brave young heroine’s dreams, the light-hearted comedy COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING will amaze you.

Feel free to use the following discount code: GIROVC2013.

SAKE-BOMB

SATURDAY, MAY 04 | 4:00 PM | DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA 1

INFO | TRAILER

A “Sake-Bomb” is a cocktail created by dropping a shot of sake into a pint of beer. It’s also a comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin.

OUT OF THE FILMS

PICTURES AND WORK BY IWAI SHUNJI

APRIL 27 – MAY 2, 2013 (ONE WEEK EXHIBITION)

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., APRIL 27, 6:30-10PM

A solo exhibition of works by director, Iwai Shunji.

“Generally, people call me a Director or Filmmaker. However I feel like I’m just a kid who’s having fun. I like drawing, taking photos, writing novels and composing music. This time, I focused on pictures I drew. Please enjoy them.”

The exhibition will feature some story board art, drawn by Iwai as well as some of his photographs. Iwai Shunji is scheduled to appear in person at the exhibition reception.

MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT

STRANGE SYMBIOSIS

MAY 4 – MAY 22, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT., MAY 4, 6:30-10PM

Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown

The world of indie toys and figures have crested and the artists involved are evolving into their own as sculptors, painters, and illustrators while they still do custom figures from time to time. The four involved will demonstrate their development and evolution as fine artists.

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BIG BOSS ROBOT HATS GIANT ROBOT Big Boss Robot’s classic angry stare is now found on these slick snap closure hats. “Giant Robot” stitched on left side of cap.
BARTHOLOMEW PRINT SET LUKE CHUEH & SCOTT TOLLESON The prints are a set in edition of 50, each signed by the respective artists.
BARTHOLOMEW PUNCHYFACE PLUSH — LUKE CHUEH & SCOTT TOLLESON The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson.		INSTANT GARDEN TASTY EDAMAME Grow tasty Edamame in your own ramen noodle cup-like ceramic container.
FOODIE GARDEN PLANTER TOMATO TAKEOVER, BASIL-O-HOLIC, TRIPPLE XXX PEPPERS Grow three different types of each particular variety in a single home planter.

COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING

SUNDAY | MAY 05 | 5:45 PM | CGV CINEMAS 2

INFO | TRAILER

Like the dizzying art of trapeze and acrobatics that is the stuff of this film’s brave young heroine’s dreams, the light-hearted comedy COMRADE KIM GOES FLYING will amaze you.

Feel free to use the following discount code: GIROVC2013.

SAKE-BOMB

SATURDAY, MAY 04 | 4:00 PM | DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA 1

INFO | TRAILER

A “Sake-Bomb” is a cocktail created by dropping a shot of sake into a pint of beer. It’s also a comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin.

FACIAL RECOGNITION

APRIL 6 – APRIL 24, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30-10PM

Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie and Mark Todd

James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers.

All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot.

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BARTHOLOMEW PUNCHYFACE RELEASE PARTY

LUKE CHUEH AND SCOTT TOLLESON

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 5-8PM

The official release of the first plush collaboration between artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson.

Bartholomew Punchyface is the collaborative efforts of artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Chueh’s cynical narratives combined with Tolleson’s nerd chic culminate into a character anyone who’s had a hard time in school can empathize with.

The most pathetic nerd bear you’ll ever meet. Buy him to bully him or save him from the other bullies out there.

This limited edition plush bear produced by 3DRetro is making its debut at Giant Robot 2.

Giant Robot will also have a set of two prints edition of 50 by Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson.

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BLIKHELLO KITTY WALL DECALS As you may know, Blik makes the incredibly popular Giant Robot wall stickies.  We know the Hello Kitty Series will do well!
AREAWAREMICRO/GUTHRIE CUBEBOT Wooden Cubebots! From a cube to a bot.
GIANT ROBOT — ROBOT ARMYWINDBREAKER JACKET The Big Boss Robot Army is now represented in this sleek new windbreaker jacket.		MUNKY KING X LUKE CHUEHTARGET FIGURE (BLACK & GOLD) New color way for the Target Figure by Luke Chueh.
ALEX PARDEEBUNNYWITH MINI FIGURE Based Upon Nearly Nothing, YOU Will Indulge in These Hares!		OUTLANDISH MINI FIGURE GUYS (SERIES 2) New take on a classic toy.
GAMA-GO — NUTCASEPILL CASE KEYCHAIN Carry your crazy pills in this Nutcase acorn shaped pill container.		GAMA-GOSTACHE STRAWS 6 mustache clips and straws.
GAMA-GO — ICED CHOCOLATE ICE CUBE TRAY Chocolate shaped ice cube tray.		GAMA-GO — PIRATE LEG PENCIL SHARPENER Every pencil you own will now be a pirate’s peg leg.

JAVA JR. COFFEE CREAMER Classic diner coffee pot shaped mini creamer!		U-LOCK KEYCHAIN Resembles the U-lock used to lock your bike up.
FINGERSTACHE TEMPORARY TATTOOS Put them on your finger and presto, mustachioed!		COLD HARD CASH ICE CUBE TRAY Ice cube tray produces 6 bill like ice stacks.
HONEY BUNNY JAR Bunny honey jar with applicator ears will sweeten any meal.		NESTING BOWLS Each bowl has cool nest like texture.
IKEY IPHONE STAND Convenient key shaped iPhone stand!		HOME COOKING LID The little chimney on the holder allows steam to escape.

FACIAL RECOGNITION

APRIL 6 – APRIL 24, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30-10PM

Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie, and Mark Todd

James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers.

All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot.

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BIGFOOT THE FOREST WARLORD VINYL FIGURES Bigfoot has released some very impressive limited edition vinyl figures!
DETH P. SUN VARIOUS DRAWINGS ZINE Collection of Deth P. Sun’s favorite drawings he made in 2012.		DETH P. SUN BOAT PRINT Archival Ultrachrome print on Bradford Rag paper.
DETH P. SUN TERRARIUM TOTE BAG Deth P. Sun’s cat character sleeping in a terrarium.		TOKIDOKI KAIJU PLUSH Kaiju isn’t just vinyl figures, it can be a plush!
TOKIDOKI PHONZIES PHONE CHARM Fits in your headphone jack and just looks cute.

FACIAL RECOGNITION

APRIL 6 – APRIL 24, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30-10PM

Three Person Group Exhibition featuring James Kochalka, Matt Furie and Mark Todd

James Kochalka is a comic book artist, musician, and more hailing from Burlington, Vermont. His well known works include a new animated cartoon called Superfuckers. Matt Furie is well known for his illustrative character works, at times featuring super heroes and villains in a world that’s all his own. Mark Todd is an illustrator and instructor at Art Center College of Design. His works are often amalgamations of layers that often comprise his own takes on classic comics covers.

All three artists are involved in some type of published work, some of which will be available at Giant Robot.

MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT

GAME NIGHT 13

FEATURING: HOTLINE MIAMI AND TUNING

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 6-10PM

In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, Attract Mode and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 13, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature two indie games.

Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu . We’ll also have his figures!

The Games: Hotline Miami and Tuning both games created by Jonatan Cactus Soderstrom.

- Hotline Miami: Hotline Miami is a retro style 2d top-down action shooter game developed by Dennation games. Its fast paced, has weapons of all varieties for you to use, a lucid trippy art style, and an amazing original soundtrack.

- Tuning: Tuning is a platformer in which the levels are gradually presented weirder and weirder, creating visual puzzles where the player has to figure out how what he sees relates to his own actions in the game.

Special Events:

- Cosplay in a Hotline Miami outfit and you’ll get a free download code for Hotline Miami (limited)

- The Game Night Raffle – always a hit!

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UGLYDOLL DOUBLE TROUBLE PLUSHES Two Sided! Twice as cute!
UGLYDOLL NEW PLUSHES Get to know Cheesy, Fishy, Gorgeous, and others.
SOUTHER SALAZAR THE TRADING TORTOISE ZINE #1 Artist Souther Salzar creates a new zine about his travels around the country in the Trading Tortoise.		SOUTHER SALAZAR CRASHLANDER PRINT Who’s at the controls? Will look great on any wall!
SOUTHER SALAZAR BUTTONS Pin Souther Salzar’s art to your lapel or satchel!		SOUTHER SALAZAR STICKER Depicts a shelf full of Souther’s hand-made curiosities.

LUKE ROOK IS GRODY TO THE MAX

FEB 23 – MAR 13, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SAT, FEB 23, 6:30-10PM

Luke Rook is a toy maker who moved to Japan to pursue his dreams of being part of the toy world. He researched and soon hit the ground running. He soon gained international recognition for his Grody Shogun figures as well as his unrelenting approach to toy making. There’s none other like him. His humbleness in his work is almost unique and his creativity and ability to think of how toys can be created and put together are that of a fine artist. He won’t hesitate to use parts and pieces that are normally discarded to use. He’ll blend parts of one figure and put them on another to create an entirely different object. We’re proud to bring his works to you in a gallery setting.

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P+G DESIGN POCHI HELLO KITTY POUCH p+g Design teams up with Hello Kitty to release these silicone coin pouches.

SPRINKLE CAT GRASS | CATNIP Grown your own Cat Grass and Catnip with these seeds.

TERRARIUM BOTTLE MOSS Bamboo “chopstick” tool + base ribbon band for base and directions.

GARDEN-IN-A-BAG THANK YOU | HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kit includes plastic lined kraft-paper bag, soil, and seeds.