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Norwegian Wood Novel Promo at Giant Robot 2 Store (In Store and Online)

Get a free copy of Norwegian Wood, the novel by Haruki Murakami. Just follow the directions which are a) spend $40 and b) mention Norwegian Wood in the notes of your order. We have copies for both online and the store. We’ll also throw in what promo materials we have for the upcoming film opening soon. Take a look at the site for the show schedules. *In store folks, as an added bonus, we’ll also give you a signed mini poster with Rinko Kikuchi and Tran Anh Hung’s autograph. All you have to do is spend $40! Norwegian Wood Movie.  The link to the GR Store.   Here’s the poster:  
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GR Time Friday Dec 23, 2011

Giant Robot Time: 12.23.11 – Happy Holidays   POST-IT SHOW 7 DECEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 29 CASH & CARRY Giant Robot is proud to present Post-It Show 7 at Giant Robot 2. Curated by artists Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson in conjunction with Giant Robot, the show is slated to feature roughly 2,000 works by noted contributors for only $20. These pieces will be on standard-sized 3″ x 3″ Post-It notes. (Larger sizes of 4″ x 4″ and 6″ x 6″ will cost a bit more.) The pieces will be cash-and-carry, making it a great chance to find one-of-a-kind yet affordable holiday gifts. NORWEGIAN WOOD NOVEL!PROMOTIONAL OFFER Get a copy of Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood (the novel) for free at the Giant Robot Store along with a Movie Promo Postcard and mini promo poster with a $40 purchase while supplies last. We’ve given the movie an emphatic thumbs up. We have 10 copies for online purchases and 15 copies in store. The offer begins December 26th at 11:30AM PST both in store and online. Norwegian Wood Opens in US Theaters starting January 2012. See the website for show times and theaters. norwegianwoodmovie.com TOKIDOKICARINA VINYL TOY JAMES JEANREBUS BOOK It’s a short one at 2″ tall, but it has all the details – including the fish barrette. Comes in window box packaging. Hardcover and the first edition went out of print in an instant. James Jean is a friend to Giant Robot. TAKASHI MURAKAMIHERE COMES MEDIA PRINT TOKIDOKIKAIJU PLUSH Takashi Murakami is one of the founding members of the Superflat movement whose pop art work has been exhibited around the world. Kaiju isn’t just vinyl figures, it can be a plush! Constructed from carefully selected super duper soft fleece, this Kaiju plush is crazy cuddly too! GAMA-GO CHILL PILLSICE CUBE TRAY DECOLEBAMBOO PANDA MUG Prescription strength ice cubes. Way cooler than your lame cube shaped ice cubes. Your drink has a fever, here are its cooling meds. The curious cute panda bears peak out from behind the bamboo. Sure to brighten your morning! DRAKEE BIG MONEY NDL MOUSE SLIMES DQ VALUE MEAL MEAT BUN HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP HOSTED BY GIANT ROBOT 2 DECEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 30 For one month, a new line and some of the classic favorites of Meat Bun clothing will be available.   GIANT ROBOT POP UP SHOP HOTEL DE VILLE VINTAGE EYEWEAR LOS FELIZ, CA NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 30 Giant Robot pops up again, this time in historic Los Feliz neighborhood inside of the Hotel de Ville shop on Hollywood Blvd. Showcasing a curated array of goods, shoppers will get a feel of the Giant Robot stores on Sawtelle in WLA. It’s a short run for the holidays and we are proud to work with a shop and brand. Hotel de Ville Vintage Eyewear is a preeminent shop and brand in Los Feliz showcasing eyeglass frames of their own and from makers around the world. GR INTERVIEW: DIRECTOR TRAN ANH HUNG By ERIC...
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Last Day for Orders… for Christmas

Yes, it’s that time of the year, today is the cut off. We’ll do our best to get your items in the mail and according to the USPS, it should be there in plenty of time. Yes, do this if you need. We’re here to help. Do leave a contact just in case we need to get to you. Items do go out of stock. In this time of crazy shopping, out of control choices, a world wide web that’s devouring everything in sight including store fronts, jobs, and our own minds, we do need you to survive. Thanks for the support of indie business. Giant Robot Store  
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GR Time 12.16.11 News of the Week

POST-IT SHOW 7

DECEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 29

CASH & CARRY

Giant Robot is proud to present Post-It Show 7 at Giant Robot 2. Curated by artists Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson in conjunction with Giant Robot, the show is slated to feature roughly 2,000 works by noted contributors for only $20. These pieces will be on standard-sized 3″ x 3″ Post-It notes. (Larger sizes of 4″ x 4″ and 6″ x 6″ will cost a bit more.) The pieces will be cash-and-carry, making it a great chance to find one-of-a-kind yet affordable holiday gifts. Visit the Giant Robot gallery store.

VISIT THE GIANT ROBOT GALLERY STORE

THE ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING

FROM CARTOON NETWORK’S THE PROBLEM SOLVERZ

The Problem Solverz is a animated show currently running on Cartoon Networks Adult Swim and created by artist collective Paper Rad member Ben Jones. Filled with kinetic energy that’s at times based on an abstract animation and story lines, the show also follows simple cartoon cannons. The art style is hyper kinetic, colorful, with an original look and feel that fans of Paper Rad will recognize. This art exhibition will feature works created in the style of the program and it’s characters. View the entire exhibit.

** HOLIDAY DELIVERY DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH **

 
TAKASHI MURAKAMIMELTING DOB D PRINT YOSHITOMO NARALITTLE WANDERER FIGURE
Takashi Murakami is one of the founding members of the Superflat movement whose pop art work has been exhibited around the world. Drag the Little Wanderer back a bit, let it go, and it propels itself across whatever flat surface you like. Stands about a foot tall and is altogether very cool.

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