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Giant Robot Time: 2.8.13 – Year of the Snake artwork now available online!

giant robot time: 2.8.13 | artwork by: andrew hem


TOTORO PLUSH HANG Totoro and friends are ready to hang with you.


EGG MOLD BUNNY & BEAR Egg molds! Turns your drab egg in to a fabulous cutie egg!		MARK’STICKER BBQ STICKERS Realistic hunks of meat, vegetables, a dog and some shish kabobs!


KNIT KIT TAKE OUT CUP COSY Knit your own takeout coffee cup cosy!		VEGETABLE TOY RABBIT Cut out arms, legs and bunny bodies out of your vegetables.


MAX TOY KAIJU SOAP Kaiju Soap! Coolest soap seen around.		SAN-X PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE A semi-translucent file folder that features Relax Bear, well, relaxing!


RELAX BEAR MINI MEMO PAD Relax Bear is relaxing with chocolate and coffee.

YEAR OF THE SNAKE RECEPTION PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Thank you to the many that joined us for the celebration. Art makes people smile. >>

LOS ANGELES NISTA EPISODE 11 – REVISITING MY TIME WITH GIANT ROBOT

By MARTIN WONG

My particular episode streamed live on Monday night, and I was indeed a good fit since the magazine that Eric and I started was definitely a product of Los Angeles, punk rock, and even skateboarding. >>

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Giant Robot Time: 2.1.13 – Year of the Snake opening reception this Sat. 2.2 at GR2

Giant Robot News | 01, February 2013 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

YEAR OF THE SNAKE

FEB 2 – FEB 20, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, FEB 2, 6:30-10PM

An amazing collection of artists to celebrate Year of the Snake. A group art exhibition featuring:

Rob Sato, Ako Castuera, Aaron Woes, Jeremiah Ketner, Michael Hsiung, Christine Wu, Jeff McMillan, Cristina Paolos, Mari Naomi, Joe To, Gosha Levochkin, Kohei Yamashita, Theo Ellsworth, Hiro Hayashi, Stella Hultberg, Luke Chueh, Deth P. Sun, Sara Saedi, Dionne Bang, Yoskay Yamamoto, Edwin Ushiro, Audrey Kawasaki, Miso, Sean Chao, Martin Hsu, Bubi Au Yeung, Joe Hahn, Heidi Hahn, Mu Pan, Jen Tong, Pam Henderson, Stasia Burrington, Eleanor Davis, Kio Griffith, Silvio Porreta, Susie Ghahremani, Edwin Ushiro, Andrice Arp, Jeni Yang, Diem Chau, Andrew Hem, Shawn Cheng, Nao Harada, Aaron Brown, Ryuji Oguni, Ken Taya, Saelee Oh, Jeremiah La Torre, Wayne Johnson, Mari Inukai, Shihori Nakayama, Elliot Brown, Kerry Horvath, APAK, Sana Park, Jon Lau + More

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JAMES JEAN BIG FIVE PRINT Not a new release but still a beautiful limited edition print by artist friend James Jean fresh from our archive. Exotic animals that are beautiful and imposing, yet vulnerable.


JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE #145 JAMES JEAN COVER Cover artist James Jean is the main subject of Juztapoz’s latest issue.		MIMOBOT X BRUCE LEE USB FLASH DRIVE Bruce Lee kicks ass. That’s a fact.


CHRIS UPHUES HEART PLUSHES Happy hearts will bring a smile to all your house guests.


LUKE CHUEH POSTCARD SET Cute, contemplative and a little morbid.		KAUZBOTS ROBOT PLUSH Hugable, lovable robots!


DAN MCCARTHY IT FELT GOOD TO BE LOST 3 PRINT We have several wonderful new prints from artist Dan McCarthy to choose from.

TOP 5 FOR JANUARY 2013: NEW PUNK (AND LOUNGE), MIKE ATTA FROM THE MIDDLE CLASS, MIX TAPES, BLACK FLAG/SCAM, LOS ANGELES NISTA ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

By MARTIN WONG

This is kind of in-between the self-indulgent Top 10s and the tighter Top 5s, mixed with music reviews. >>

LA ART SHOW 2013 PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Oscar Rios visited the LA Art Show 2013 held at the LA Convention Center and here’s what he saw. >>

JESSICA LUM PASSES AT 25

By ERIC NAKAMURA

Jessica Lum passed away recently. I met her when she interviewed me for an article in UCLA’s paper and we became friends after that. >>

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Giant Robot Time: 1.25.13 – Year of the Snake opening reception next Sat. Feb. 2nd at GR2

Giant Robot News | 25, January 2013 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

giant robot time: 1.25.13 | artwork by: maiko kanno

YEAR OF THE SNAKE

FEB 2 – FEB 20, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, FEB 2, 6:30-10PM

An amazing collection of artists to celebrate Year of the Snake. A group art exhibition featuring:

Rob Sato, Ako Castuera, Aaron Woes, Jeremiah Ketner, Michael Hsiung, Christine Wu, Jeff McMillan, Cristina Paolos, Mari Naomi, Joe To, Gosha Levochkin, Kohei Yamashita, Theo Ellsworth, Hiro Hayashi, Stella Hultberg, Luke Chueh, Deth P. Sun, Sara Saedi, Dionne Bang, Yoskay Yamamoto, Edwin Ushiro, Audrey Kawasaki, Miso, Sean Chao, Martin Hsu, Bubi Au Yeung, Joe Hahn, Heidi Hahn, Mu Pan, Jen Tong, Pam Henderson, Stasia Burrington, Eleanor Davis, Kio Griffith, Silvio Porreta, Susie Ghahremani, Edwin Ushiro, Andrice Arp, Jeni Yang, Diem Chau, Andrew Hem, Shawn Cheng, Nao Harada, Aaron Brown, Ryuji Oguni, Ken Taya, Saelee Oh, Jeremiah La Torre, Wayne Johnson, Mari Inukai, Shihori Nakayama, Elliot Brown, Kerry Horvath, APAK, Sana Park, Jon Lau + More

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MIMOBOT USB FLASH DRIVES

STAR TREK / STAR WARS / BRUCE LEE

Fun designer flash drives that are too awesome to misplace.

NYAN CAT

PLUSH (SERIES 1)

Internet sensation Nyan Cat is now a plush toy! Plays the Nyan Cat song when you squeeze it!

GR BIENNALE AT JANM / CUSTOMS PANEL AND ROB SATO WORKSHOP PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Some images from the last fleeting moments of the Giant Robot Bienanle at JANM. It included a panel discussion on Saturday with Luke Chueh, Yoskay Yamamoto, Scott Tolleson, and David Horvath. Also upstairs was a workshop with Rob Sato. >>

JANM GR BIENNALE 3 CLOSING NIGHT EVENT PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

A very special thank you to the many that joined us to celebrate the end of a great show. >>

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Nyan Cat Plush!

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We just got them in! (Giant Robot Store – Nyan Cat)

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Giant Robot Time: 1.18.13 – Project Remix Panel Sat. 1.19 / Biennale 3 closes Sun. 1.20

Eric | 18, January 2013 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

giant robot time: 1.18.13 | artwork by: maiko kanno

LIVING DEPICTIONS

JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013

A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, Maiko Kanno, and Wayne Johnson.

GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3: PROJECT REMIX PANEL

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 3-4PM

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

This panel will discuss Project Remix. Curated by Eric Nakamura, Project Remix is a custom vinyl show that features figures designed by Uglydoll creator David Horvath and customized by over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Artists Luke Cheuh, David Horvath, Scott Tolleson, and Yoskay Yamamoto will be participating in the panel.

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TAKASHI MURAKAMI

PRINTS

Each is an offset lithograph, edition of 300. They are signed and numbered in the bottom corner.

NYAN CAT

PLUSHES (SERIES 1)

Internet sensation Nyan Cat is now a plush toy!

MEAT BUN

VIDEO GAME T-SHIRTS

Check out our full selection of cool video game inspired tees from Meat Bun.

GR2: LIVING DEPICTIONS: ELLIOT BROWN INTERVIEW

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

“The whole process of painting to me is a push and pull between building up detail and then destroying what isn’t necessary to the story or composition of the painting.” >>

GR2: LIVING DEPICTIONS: ART RECEPTION PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Thank you to all the attendees of last weekend’s opening reception. >>

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Giant Robot Time: 1.11.13 – Living Depictions opening reception this Sat. 1.12 at GR2!

Giant Robot News | 11, January 2013 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

giant robot time: 1.11.13 | artwork by: apak

LIVING DEPICTIONS

JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM

A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, Maiko Kanno, and Wayne Johnson (new addition).

The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City.

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GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3 CLOSING PARTY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 6-10PM

FREE ADMISSION

JANM Young Professionals Network is proud to host the Closing Night Event for Giant Robot Biennale 3. Live music, snacks, art and more! Come celebrate with us before GRB3 closes on January 20th!

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JAMES JEAN – PARALLEL LIVES

This catalogue features James Jean’s new works. “Parallel Lives”, his New York show, opens in January 2013. Features his beautiful new paintings and drawings. Each copy is signed and numbered by James Jean himself. Limited Edition of 1000. We made a quick flip through video of the pages. See it in our shop.


TREESON & OTHER STORIES SERIES 2 FIGURE A new series of vinyl figures, featuring Treeson and character designs based on Bubi Au Yeung’s book “Treeson & Other Stories.”


JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE #145 JAMES JEAN COVER Cover artist James Jean is the main subject of Juztapoz’s latest issue.		JAMES JEAN REBUS BOOK Hardcover and the first edition went out of print in an instant.


KAUZBOTS ROBOT PLUSH Hugable, lovable robots!		ANDROID VINYL FIGURE Paint your own designs on the figure!


MEAT BUN T-SHIRT CEASELESS DISCHARGE “Back in high school, I used to listen to nothing but Ceaseless Discharge on cassette…”		MEAT BUN T-SHIRT FORMULA ZERO “Show us your moves and your support of Team Falcon…”


POST-IT SHOW SELECT ARTWORK NOW ARRANGED BY ARTIST Pick your own Post-It from artists such as Eleanor Davis, Johnny Ryan, Matt Furie, and more!

GR2 LIVING DEPICTIONS: SARAH LEE INTERVIEW

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Sarah Lee, a Northern Californian graduated from Art Center and has created thought provoking pieces that often feature animals depicting poignant scenes. She’ll be part of Living Depictions opening this weekend at GR2. >>

GR2: JAWBREAKER DAY – ADAM PFAHLER VIDEO + PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

It’s edited down a bit, but you’ll get the idea of what transpired at Giant Robot 2 on Saturday for Jawbreaker Day. >>

MOVIE REVIEWS: U.S. RELEASES OF THE ASSASSINS (W/ CHOW YUN FAT) AND TAI CHI ZERO (SCOTT PILGRIM + STEAM PUNK + KUNG FU)

By MARTIN WONG

One of the things I really miss about editing Giant Robot magazine is assembling the reviews. >>

THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

GR Correspondent Dean Gojobori hit Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show. Here’s what he saw. >>

JANM OSHOGATSU 2013 NEW YEARS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Photos by Kat Rivera. It was an amazing day. Thanks to the JANM staff for the effort that made so many people smile. >>

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James Jean Parallel Lives Book – Flip Through Video

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James Jean Parallel Lives – 1000 copies, signed! We have it in stock. (GR Store)

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Giant Robot Goods: 1.8.13 – Biennale 3 Artwork – Don’t miss out!

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Giant Robot Time: 1.4.13 – Jawbreaker Day is this Saturday at GR2!

Giant Robot News | 04, January 2013 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

giant robot time: 1.4.13 | artwork by: paige jiyoung moon

LIVING DEPICTIONS

JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM

A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, and Maiko Kanno.

The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City.

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JAWBREAKER DAY

MEET DRUMMER ADAM PFAHLER

JANUARY 5, 2-4 PM

Meet Adam Pfahler, drummer of Jawbreaker. He’ll do a little bit of story time with slides. You can ask him questions, and then he’ll sign some of his albums. We’ll have his new re-releases and T-shirts!

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TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLUSH FLOWER PIN We’ve never seen a plush pin before!		TAKASHI MURAKAMI FLOWER HAIR BAND Affix to your hair with an elastic band.


TAKASHI MURAKAMI FRAZZLED KAIKAI PLUSH New beanbag plushes from Takashi Murakami’s KaiKai KiKi workshop!		TAKASHI MURAKAMI KIKI PLUSH KEYCHAIN Little plush keychain that you can affix to your backpack or cellphone!


TAKASHI MURAKAMI © MURAKAMI This publication marks the first comprehensive catalogue of the work of Takashi Murakami.		TAKASHI MURAKAMI SUPERFLAT Superflat lays out the cultural and art historical roots of the Superflat artists.


TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE We have several Murakami designed pocket plastic folders.		TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLASTIC FOLDER SLEEVE Backside has the same DOB image but in hot pink!

2013 OSHOGATSU FAMILY FESTIVAL

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 11AM-5PM

Join them for a BIG day full of family-friendly fun activities, crafts, and cultural performances… and it’s all FREE!

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TWO SHORT FILM REVIEWS FOR ACV NATIONAL TOUR

By ERIC NAKAMURA

I thought these were perhaps the best among a series of shorts. >>

SHOW REVIEWS: IT’S CASUAL, BONGOLOIDZ, AND SANDY YANG AT ALEX’S BAR; LIMP WRIST, DNF, FRAUDE, AND ACXDC AT THE ECHOPLEX

By MARTIN WONG

This one came together at the last minute and I am very grateful to my friends who put themselves out there during the deadest part of the holidays to take part. >>

LUCA RUCA – CRANBERRY TOWN

By ERIC NAKAMURA

New song by Luca Ruca who played at GR2 this year.>>

JANUARY FIRST – NEW YEARS DAY – OSECHI

By ERIC NAKAMURA

January First. Osechi. New Years Day. Family. Friends. Calm. >>

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Giant Robot Time: 12.28.12 Happy End of Year!

Giant Robot News | 28, December 2012 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

giant robot time: 12.28.12 | artwork by: apak

JAWBREAKER DAY

JANUARY 5, 2-4 PM

Meet Adam Pfahler, drummer of Jawbreaker. He’ll do a little bit of story time with slides. You can ask him questions, and then he’ll sign some of his albums. We’ll have his new re-releases and T shirts!

MORE INFO | FACEBOOK EVENT

LIVING DEPICTIONS

JANUARY 12 – JANUARY 30, 2013

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 6:30-10PM

A group art exhibition featuring, Jay Horinouchi, Kwanchai Moriya, Sarah Lee, Elliot Brown, Shawn Cheng, and Maiko Kanno.

The commonality of the first exhibition of 2013 will feature six artists who’ll be exhibiting works ranging in subjects, yet most or all with be paintings. Each artist approaches their works in their own materials and ways. A few have recently graduated Art Center College of Design (Kwanchai Moriya, Elliot Brown and Sarah Lee) two currently live in Japan (Jay Horinouchi and Maiko Kanno), and one (Shawn Cheng) is currently living in New York City.

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TAKASHI MURAKAMI FRAZZLED KIKI PLUSH These little guys are super soft with beanbag bodies.		TAKASHI MURAKAMI PLUSH FLOWER PIN Murakami’s happy flowers are back in a new form – as plush pins.


TAKASHI MURAKAMI PRINTS KAIKAI KIKI CATALOG Also provides images of some of his sculptural work and exhibition materials.		TAKASHI MURAKAMI SUMMON MONSTERS? OPEN THE DOOR? HEAL? OR DIE? A great collection of graphics, sketches, profiles and articles about Murakami and Hiropon Factory.


TAKASHI MURAKAMI KAIKAI KIKI FLOWERS FOLDER SLEEVE Reverse side has an image of Kai Kai!		TAKASHI MURAKAMI MUSHROOM SKULL FOLDER SLEEVE Takashi Murakami designed this pocket plastic folder.


CHIHO AOSHIMA POSTCARD SET The set features her signature images.		TAKASHI MURAKAMI POSTCARD SET The set features his signature DOB head character in various colorways.

GR2 PRINTED MATTER OPENING PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Yes, our guests were invited to make cute homes that they could eat later! >>

MERRY CHRISTMAS (WROTE THIS TODAY)

By GOH NAKAMURA

Listen to a special Christmas track by musician Goh Nakamura. >>

MEET FREDO ORTIZ OF BONGOLOIDZ

By MARTIN WONG

Here’s some scoop on his solo material, his successful Kickstarter campaign, and the gig. >>

2012 ROUNDUP WITH IT’S CASUAL

By MARTIN WONG

After my pal Bradley (Flattbush) asked me if I’d be interested in setting up a show at Alex’s Bar, it’s fitting that It’s Casual would headline. >>

MEET SANDY YANG

By MARTIN WONG

She’s played with the famously conceptual band, The Red Krayola, and various noise combos. But only recently has she been playing as a solo artist. >>

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Giant Robot Time: 12.21.12 – Printed Matter opening reception is Sat Dec 22nd at GR2!

Eric | 21, December 2012 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

giant robot time: 12.21.12 | artwork by: scott wilkowski

PRINTED MATTER – A SHOW OF MULTIPLES

DECEMBER 17 – JANUARY 9, 2013

RECEPTION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 6:30-10PM

Andrice Arp, Apak, Aya Kakeda, Bigfoot, Bradford Lynn, Bubi Au Yeung, Christopher Chan, Dan McCarthy, Danni Shinya Luo, Darth Rimmer, David Horvath, Deth P Sun, Elliot Brown, Gabe Gonzales, Gary Musgrave, James Chong, Jay Horinouchi, Jay Ryan, Jeni Yang, Jeremiah La Torre, Jesse LeDoux, Jesse Tise, Jiyoung Moon, Kaori Kasai, Ken Taya, Kerry Horvath, Kevin Luong, Kio Griffith, Louise Chen, Mare Odomo, Mari Inukai, Mark Ingram, Masato Nakada, Miso, Nick Arciaga, Sara Saedi, Sashiko Yuen, Scott Wilkowski, Seonna Hong, Shawn Cheng, Shawnimals, Shihori Nakayama, Sidney Pink, Stasia Burrington, Tessar Lo, Tru Nguyen, Yejin Oh, Yumi Sakugawa

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MIMOBOT X UGLYDOLL USB FLASH DRIVES Uglydoll’s classic characters are able to secure your digital treasures.


DECOLE LOVELY DAY CAT MUG SET Cute mug set featuring cats communicating via cans on a string.


DECOLE CAT MUG & SPOON SET These adorable mugs come with their own spoon which latches to the cup.


DECOLE PIERRE LE CHEF MUG Bon Appetit!		DECOLE PANDA MUG Too many cute mugs to choose from!

GAME NIGHT 11 SPELUNKY AND MORE PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Thank you to all the gamers for a fun night. Check out photos of the games, raffle, and more. >>

BIG BOSS ROBOT IN THE CLASSROOM

By MICHELLE BOROK

The class wanted to know about me. They wanted to know where I came from and what I did when I was there. I came up with a lesson plan that included back issues of Giant Robot, a vocabulary worksheet about Christmas in the US, and most importantly, the Big Boss Robot and the Uglydoll Icebat snowflake template! >>

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Giant Robot Goods: 12.18.12 – Last minute gift ideas!

Giant Robot News | 18, December 2012 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

Mimobot x Uglydoll USB Flash Drives	Chop Shop Cars T-shirt	Kauzbots Robot Plush

Spelunky Mini Figures		Giant Robot Robot Child T-shirt

Susie Ghahremani Treetops Journal	Microgiardini Can Planter	Andrew Jeffrey Wright Labs With Abs Calendar 2013

Decole Cat Mug	Tokidoki Donutella Mini Plush	Post-It Show 8 Artwork Ships Immediately

ORDER BY 12.19 AND GET IT BY 12.25 (USPS)

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Giant Robot Time: 12.14.12 – Game Night 12 is this Saturday at GR2!

Giant Robot News | 14, December 2012 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | No Comments

GAME NIGHT 12

SPELUNKY, CASTLE IN THE DARKNESS, BARBARIBALL

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6:30-10PM

In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 11, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature three indie games. From the creators themselves, here’s a capsule description!

Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu. We’ll also have his figures! The Games: Spelunky, Castle in the Darkness, and BarBariBall.

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WORKSHOPS WITH ALBERT REYES AND SAELEE OH

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2-4PM

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

The holiday celebration continues with more excitement for the entire family. Enjoy participating in a hands-on art workshop with artists Albert Reyes and Saelee Oh from JANM’s Giant Robot Biennale 3. A special holiday photo opportunity with Japanese American Santa is available from 11 AM to 2 PM, and a special book signing from noon to 2 PM with acclaimed author and Usagi Yojimbo artist, Stan Sakai (signing for books only). Events on Saturday, December 15 are free with Museum admission.

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PRINTED MATTER – A SHOW OF MULTIPLES

DECEMBER 17 – JANUARY 9, 2013

RECEPTION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 6:301-10PM

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TOKIDOKI UNICORNO BLIND BOX (SERIES 2) Sold in individual blind boxes. Random assortment. Collect them all!


P+G DESIGN POCHI PANDA POUCH Comes with a lanyard so you won’t lose it.		P+G DESIGN POCHI PANDA CARD CASE A cute smiling panda bear face adorns the silicone card holder.


DECOLE CAT MUGS A cat in the garden is a happy cat indeed.


DECOLE CHEF MUG & SPOON SET Cutest mug and spoon set we’ve ever seen.		MINI TAPE ROLL CATS & MORE We have an assortment of cute mini tape rolls perfect for gift wrapping.


HINT MINT AUDREY KAWASAKI – HOLIDAY SERIES New release from Hint Mint’s limited edition artist series. Audrey Kawasaki’s beautiful paintings adorn the collectible tins.

GR2 POST-IT SHOW 8 OPENING PHOTOS

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Witness the Post-It pandemonium! Thank you to the many attendees, volunteers, and artists! >>

MOVIE REVIEW: SAVE THE DATE (JEFFREY BROWN)

By MARTIN WONG

Fans of mainstream romantic comedies and arty head-scratchers will wish that Save The Date was either funnier or weirder. But fans of indie comics will feel right at home with its understated storytelling, awkward-but-honest banter, and minutest of details. >>

POST-IT SHOW 8 INSTALL TIME LAPSE!

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

See the behemoth exhibit take shape. >>

CHRIS BAUERMEISTER ON JAWBREAKER’S BIVOUAC AND CHESTERFIELD KING REISSUES

By MARTIN WONG

Having just posted interviews with singer/guitarist Blake Schwarzenbach and drummer Adam Pfahler about Blackball Records‘ 20th anniversary reissues of Jawbreaker’s Bivouac and Chesterfield King, you probably could have guessed that bass player Chris Bauermeister would be next. Read on, and then order the thick, pristine vinyl or beautifully remastered CD for your listening pleasure. >>

BLAKE SCHWARZENBACH ON JAWBREAKER’S BIVOUAC AND CHESTERFIELD KING REISSUES

By MARTIN WONG

On the heels of our previous dialogue about the remastered vinyl, Jawbreaker’s drummer and Blackball Records honcho Adam Pfahler set me up with singer/guitarist Blake Schwarzenbach, who was kind enough to discuss the albums, revisit the time period, and hash over old cover songs. And once again, Adam provided vintage Polaroids. >>

FINDING THE WOLF WITHIN

By MICHELLE BOROK

Tiger Beer’s international art project, Tiger Translate returned to Mongolia and reunited with New York based artists, FAILE for the creation and installation of The Wolf Within. They worked with Mongolian artist, Batmunkh to create the permanent sculpture, and with the help of the Mongolia Arts Council, they also had a chance to collaborate on stencil pieces around the city. FAILE and GR friend and sculptor, Charlie Becker, tell us more about the evolution of the project from stencil, to sculpture, to 5 meter high fiberglass re-imagining. >>

THE WORKING MAN: THE SUIT, THE SITE, CHHUNLY

By MARTIN WONG

If you even skim my blog, you know how I feel about Thy Mai (Pity Corp.) and Tad Suzuki (The Working Man). They’re super creative, supportive, and caring friends, who were recently involved in my skate film program that played in Chicago, Honolulu, and San Diego. Recently, they’ve been dedicating their energies toward a friend in need. >>

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GR2 Post It 8 Video

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Giant Robot Time: 12.7.12 – Post-It Show 8 begins this Saturday 12.8 at GR2!

Eric | 07, December 2012 | Giant Robot NEWS, Giant Robot store, GR2 | 1 Comment

giant robot time: 12.7.12 | artwork by: susie ghahremani

POST-IT SHOW 8

DECEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 16

BEGINS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6-10PM

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KIKKERLAND KATITA WINDUP Kinetic Art? Desk Toy? Weird, wobby wind-up?		A LITTLE STRANGER HEY CAVEY PLUSH Each are hand made and a limited edition of 100.


HYPERACTIVE MONKEY HAND PUPPET Monkey Power Puppets are fun for all ages.		GAMA-GO SWITCH POP BOTTLE OPENER This switchblade bottle opener is the real deal.


UGLYDOLL CERAMIC MUG – ICE-BAT Ceramic housewares that feature your favorite Uglydolls!		UGLYDOLL UGLYDOG Made especially for FAO Schwarz Toy Store.


GAMA-GO S.S. FOXY T-SHIRT A sailor fox is one foxy fox.		HEISUKE KITAZAWA (PCP) THE POOL OF LIGHT PRINT The artist specializes in whimsical figures and dreamy colors.


SUSIE GHAHREMANI BON VOYAGE JOURNAL This durable, tote-able tome is bursting with useful features.		SUSIE GHAHREMANI TO DO LIST NOTEPAD Cute swan illustrations adorn the top.

GAME NIGHT 12

SPELUNKY, CASTLE IN THE DARKNESS, BARBARIBALL

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6:30-10PM

In conjunction with Meat Bun Apparel, Angry Bananas, and Giant Robot, we are proud to host Game Night 11, an event that takes place at GR2 about every two months. This episode of Game Night will feature three indie games. From the creators themselves, here’s a capsule description!

Three games, including an appearance by Spelunky creator Derek Yu. We’ll also have his figures! The Games: Spelunky, Castle in the Darkness, and BarBariBall.

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SNOWFLAKES – RANDOM ROBOTS, CAT, AND WEDGEHEAD!

By ERIC NAKAMURA

I got tired of following my own templates so I free styled a little bit. I ended up with complicated looking robots, a cat, and designed Wedgehead, which was cut by frequent store visitor Tyray. >>

GR2: JEROME LU AND DAISY CHOW READING ABC’S OF MONKEY KUNG FU

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Check out photos and video of last weekend’s event at Giant Robot 2. >>

MANNY PACQUIAO SUPPORTS CONGRESSWOMAN ELECT TULSI GABBARD

By GIANT ROBOT NEWS

Manny Pacquiao supports Congresswoman elect Tulsi Gabbard at Wild Card Boxing gym – the home of Freddie Roach. Awesome pics by Cate Park. >>

SHOW REVIEWS: HOT SNAKES AND NIGHT MARCHERS AT ALEX’S BAR, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AT HONDA CENTER

By MARTIN WONG

The psychic axe rapport between Rick Fork and John Reis (forged way back in Pitchfork and cemented in Drive Like Jehu) is as strong as ever, still backed up by the mighty bass of Garth (also in Night Marchers) and heavy-duty drumming by Jason (Hot Snakes) or by Mario (RFTC, OFF!, Earthless…). >>

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Cavey by A Little Stranger

Eric | 05, December 2012 | Art, Giant Robot store | No Comments

She’s from England and while she was here for Designer Con, she dropped off some of her Cavey plushes. They’re handmade and cute. (GR Store)

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