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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Game Night 14 Featuring Retron 5 and Supaboy by Hyperkin May 18 6:30-10pm GR2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025 www.gr2.net 310 445 9276 Scheduled are two Retron 5 consoles which as of this date has not been released along with 10 Supaboy handheld consoles. We’ll also be giving away 2 Supaboys and customized buttons. We’ll also be an official LA Streetpass event so bring your DS! Hyperkin Since its inception Hyperkin® has rapidly established a reputation for developing innovative, reliable and cost-friendly video game peripherals. Hyperkin® designs, manufactures and distributes a wide variety of accessories for every major platform including; Nintendo® Wii™, Sony® PlayStation® 3, Microsoft® Xbox® 360, Nintendo® DSi®XL, Sony® PSP™ as well as an extensive catalog of peripherals for classic platforms like NES, SNES, GameBoy™, SEGA® Genesis™, Saturn™ and Dreamcast™. For any information: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 445-9276
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art Exhibition at GR2 Waiting – Eishi Takaoka May 25 – Jun 12, 2013 Opening reception Saturday May 25th 2012, 6:30-10pm GR2 – 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025 www.gr2.net 310 445 9276 Giant Robot 2 (GR2) presents: Waiting Solo exhibition by Eishi Takaoka We’re not changing a thing. “Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. He instills his frustration with life in Kagoshima and feelings of isolation into each of the pieces, which are comprised of carved wood painted with raw mineral pigments placed atop empty glass medicine bottles.” Takaoka’s pieces have been seen in group shows including the Giant Robot Biennale I and III, and on the cover of novelist Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. For this exhibition, Takaoka will create new sculptures at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. He is currently attending school in his hometown of Kagoshima, Japan and will not be in Los Angeles for the opening. For any information: Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 445-9276
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Strange Symbiosis May 4th – May 22, 2013 Four Person Group Exhibition featuring Scott Tolleson, Leecifer, J*Ryu and Aaron Brown Scott Tolleson (http://www.stolleart.com/) Leecifer (http://www.leecifer.com/) J*Ryu (http://www.designpimps.com/) 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. For any other information on or about any of the artists or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot. Strange Symbiosis May 4th – May 22, 2013 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2013 6:30 – 10:00 PM GR2 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90025 http://gr2.net/ eric (at) giantrobot.com 310 445.9276
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Out of the Films April 27 – May 2, 2013 – ONE WEEK EXHIBITION 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. For any other information on or about the artist or anything else contact Eric Nakamura at Giant Robot. IWAI SHUNJI – Out of the Films April 27 – May 2, 2013 – ONE WEEK EXHIBITION Opening Reception: Saturday, April 27, 2013 6:30 – 10:00 PM GR2 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90025 http://gr2.net/ eric (at) giantrobot.com
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