Appreciations & Farewell

This would be my final post for this blog. It will remain here as I am glad to see there are still visitors popping in, most likely unintentionally. However, I have stopped blogging here for the past two years, mainly due to work commitments and moving on to 'better' things in life.

I too, have stopped buying toys. However, I am reluctant to give up on artworks and customs. Those will probably be what I am after nowadays. To spill the beans, I have three more custom Mellows due. And I recently purchased a time-release print by Audrey Kawasaki.

I thank you for your visits and if anybody would bother to, I think it would be a good read from page one to this most recent post. I enjoyed every moment of it and I hope you would as well.

Any future posts will be posted to my flickr.

Farewell and please support rising artists.

She rocks !

Confusion

May Ann Licudine rocks ! Taken from her entry here.

Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters Photo Contest

This contest has been on-going for a while and I have periodically taken shots hopefully worthy for participation. I suggest everyone has a go at it. The contest ends at 12 noon EST on 16th of February.

For more information and a browse through existing entries, look here.

Here are my entries.

First Stephan Le Podd

Here's a shot of my first Stephan Le Podd by Doktor A. I had difficulty finding the right setting to shoot this guy.

My heartiest congratulations to the good Dok on his debut toys. And truth be told, nothing compares to his sculpts / customs... that is if you own one to actually compare. ;)


And here are some teaser shots from his upcoming show, I'll have to find out more.

Pictures from Dan May's solo show

You have gotta check out these awesome pictures from Dan May's solo, courtesy of Arrested Motion. Great works Dan!

View them here.

And here's my favourite piece:

Dan May Interview January 2009

Hi-Fructose just posted up an awesome interview with Dan May and of his upcoming show "Slow Collision" at Copro Nason, opening on the 7th of February.

Read up on the article here.

Copro Nason show preview here.


*Added 4th February
- Got your email Dan. You're most welcome. All the best for your upcoming solo! It'll be brilliant!

Succumbed to Scavengers exclusive

I said I would quit the addiction of picking up the exclusives, but I could not resist the price tag of $15 for Tenacious Toy's exclusive series 1 Scavenger, "Silver Winston".

Noferin's Pecanpal complete set of 5

And here they are, all five of them together.

Pecan and pet 'elephy'

Jac Jac & Pandacake


Fanelli & Claudius

Thank you Noferin for the prints !

You can expect a couple of variants of these little creatures in due time. Say, coming in different wood finish? Awesome!

Noferin's Pecanpals debut

I am delighted to tell the world that I woke up at 5am that day and successfully scored a full set of Noferin's Pecanpals. It was about time they released these very much anticipated creatures. These obviously did very well on their debut as they were sold out in a little less than a day.

I believe, these shall become one of those very much loved toys. Look at them! They make such good models for photography.

Those who have purchased will be seeing them at their door in the next two weeks.

Good job Noferin!

Dan May Custom Mellow

I was at the post office yesterday to pick up a highly anticipated package from the States. The commission has been going on for a while and it is worth all the wait. An awesome journey if I may add to that.

So here it is, the package (some yet to be photographed):

Dan May went as far as to made a once-off print of my favourite painting of his, which unfortunately the current owner has no plan of letting go.

Dan May has an upcoming solo show entitled "Slow Collision" at Copro Nason, opening 7th February 2009. Check out his flickr page for more.

Kickstart to the new year: Kelly Vivanco Custom Mellow

I did not realize I have been away from blogging for about two months. Just hard to keep up when you get further away from where all the arts and sources are. Since returning home to this part of the world, I have been pre-occupied with, say, more important matters.

Another big year for me this year, I can already smell the things coming at me. Expect lots of changes, good changes I hope.

As for customs, I am waiting on the completion of two remaining Mellows by artists yet to be revealed. For now, allow me to humbly show you my latest piece by the great Kelly Vivanco.

I got a big surprise for my last commission, that'll come in due time. Also planned a photography session for these customs, got some people I met through my old mates that are interested in taking these art pieces.

Happy New Year people.

mini King Ken series

I am certain everybody knows that I am a big fan of the line of King Kens released years ago by James Jarvis. I reckon it will become on of those hall of famer toys and definite classics.

A sequel to the classics, came these.

I have no idea why they re-release this sculpt. Personally, I think these are a let down. Although they do come relatively cheap, apparently.

Gray 1:4
Orange 1:4
Purple 1:6
Blue 1:6
Green 1:8
Chase Figure 1:24

Scavengers: Exclusive Beaumont

It's about time we move onwards to another exclusive, after the many previous exclusives of the Aubrie sculpt from Kathie Olivas' Scavengers Series 1. Without much notice, this piece will be released by MINDStyle Hong Kong, located at Delay No More today.

Gotta convince myself to not turn into a completist, but since I have missed out on quite a few, losing out on one won't hurt much.

new Noferin mini prints

If you recall two Noferin pieces that I absolutely adored in my previous post here. These two are now available via. Noferin's store for only $30 each.

"In which friends recite their morning calls"

"In which summer scents fill the sky"

Limited Edition of 50.
Signed and Numbered.
Actual Size is 5.8 x 7 inches.
Acid free cotton rag.
Archival slightly textured.
Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.

Greg Simkins at Gallery 1988 Los Angeles

Wow, just plain WOW seeing Greg Simkins' "It Wanders East" at Joshua Liner Gallery, opening today 6th November 2008. I have not been following much but read on for more details through Arrested Motion.

"Guess Who"

"The Duel"

"Knight Watch"

Lainey & Fernando

And here they are, out for a stroll and a long breath of fresh air.

My series 2 Scavengers

- minus the chase here

Got my first case. As per usual, awesome quality. I have yet to find the right spot and shelf to display these.

Bless the Scavengers.

home again

After a month of travelling and random blog entries, I have finally returned home again. Before I knew it, it is already coming into the month of November. And just when I thought I could rest, I might have to tag along to Manila in The Phillipines. I don't mind, really.

Buff Monster Exhibition, Delay No More, Hong Kong

Look what I found in Kuala Lumpur for a mere $7

almost there - another custom Mellow

Here's a teaser of what's forth-coming in my line of custom Mellows. This is from the fantastic works of Kelly Vivanco. Brilliant! Progress shots can be seen via. Kelly's flickr.

Phu!'s Rebel Pilots

A month or so ago, I jumped onto the bandwagon for Phu!'s pre-order for his upcoming handmade Rebel Pilots (previously blogged here). And right on time, he had finished them and showed us shots of the finished pieces.

Images by Phu!

I did not expect there to be four colourways, let's see which I will be receiving.

Noir - General

Crimson - Colonel

Violet - Captain

Silver - Lieutenant