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A Visit from Xeni and Tim Shey (Boing Boing – Uglycon)
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UglyCon June 15 – June 26, 2013 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15, 2-9 PM Giant Robot and Uglydoll are proud to present UglyCon, an exhibition of art, plush, comics and more by Uglydoll, Friends and Fans! Check out the full schedule of events on June 15th in the section below. More Info | Facebook Godeleine de RosamelCeramic Sculptures Whimsical handmade ceramic sculptures by artist Godeleine de Rosamel. Jashley CreationsWood Chopsticks Beautiful handmade chopsticks by artist Jon Ashley. Straight from the north shore of Maui. Pantone UniverseNotebooks 192 ruled and tinted pages. Features an inner pocket. p+g DesignMimi Pochi Coin Pouches Available in assortment of animal varieties such as Shibas and Lesser Pandas. DecoleCat Canisters Keep your sweet treats in this canister. Comes with cup and lid. GR2: UglyCon – Dean Paints Babo (Video)By GIANT ROBOT NEWSDean Gojobori paints the front window display in anticipation of UglyCon 2013. >> Uglydoll Headwear By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Making it’s debut at Uglycon are Uglydoll head wear. Icebat and Babo adorn a few styles of caps and beanies. >> GR2: UglyCon Artist PlushesBy GIANT ROBOT NEWSThank you for your submissions. More on the way! >> On Radio – Is it Hip to Be Asian?By ERIC NAKAMURAKPCC brought up the topic and Angryasianman Phil Yu and I “appeared” on radio to talk about it. >> T.S.O.L. Matinee/Jack Grisham Book Signing at The Observatory; Publication Reviews: Untamed by Jack Grisham, Hard Art by Lucian Perkins, Perpetually Twelve 10 by McHankBy MARTIN WONGT.S.O.L. singer Jack Grisham just released a new collection of short stories, Untamed. To celebrate, he had a book signing/punk rock matinee at The Observatory in Santa Ana. >> Plushes Toys Pillows Clothing + More! 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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KPCC brought up the topic and Angryasianman Phil Yu and I “appeared” on radio to talk about it. The title went one way, the talk went kind of in another direction, as a lot of conversation revolved around stereotypes and the myths and or breaking of them. Yet, why would one think it’s “hip to be Asian?” 15 minutes or so won’t cover it, yet it’s a conversational topic that’ll be brought up when ever a hit single, TV show or Asian themed current event hits the air. (KPCC – Hip to Be Asian).
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