Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
Are airplants in now? Walking through the mission, this arborist type of shop (at least that’s what I think it was) used airplants for holiday cheer. I’m not sure if the lights are good for the plant, but they are looking for the warmth of summer and a little bit of humidity. I like the way this whole unit looked actually. Airplants are cool. Then it was off to White Walls Gallery Maxwell Smart Whatever this was, was neat. Wood, thick, weird, depth, edgy, and solid. I liked this a lot. Katy Horan
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Bazaar Bizarre took place in SF on saturday, another packed event that costs only $1 to get it. Post running from the Art Center show it was a drive up to get in at 5am, and to check out this event. Modest with vendors behind 6 foot tables, it’s actually mellow and a well done event. It took place in what seemed like a community center in Golden Gate Park. I helped at the Cut+Paste booth, which was a busy place. Craft fans everywhere. From late teen to granny, tons of people did their shopping. It was pretty busy as you can tell. The level of craft has improved a lot in the last few years. The fan base has grown with it. It’s a spot that’s either going to be, or is being exploited as we speak. The major stores will continue to make crafty looking items, and I think that means, it’s started. I’m not sure where and how the t-shirt booths fit into this whole thing, since that’s the easiest, and least crafty, but they’re there too.
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Vinyl toy article. We get some props in it. I remember those days of the Michael Lau toys. We were just getting the webstore running well, and Michael wanted us to introduce his toys to America. We were definitely first. Thanks Gendy Alimurung. It's linked here.
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Vinyl toy article. We get some props in it. I remember those days of the Michael Lau toys. We were just getting the webstore running well, and Michael wanted us to introduce his toys to America. We were definitely first. Thanks Gendy Alimurung. It’s linked here.
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