AW177 x SoSo Happy x Toy2R Custom MonQ - Mar10 Template

For those that are curious of my design process, this is the template that I designed and used to create my custom Qee.

AW177 x SoSo Happy x Toy2R Custom MonQ - Mar10

I was one of the lucky artists invited to customize an 8" DIY Toy2R Qee in the fashion of the SoSo Happy (http://sosohappyonline.com) theme using my style/look.

The SoSo Happy folks will take the customized Qees on tour to different locations/conventions for display. There is also the potential opportunity to have some of these Qees made into production.

I chose the character Mar10 from the Kiibots line. I added a few of my signature Chinese motifs, including the double happiness character in the back. Circuitry lines for the arms and legs and larger animated eyes. Gloss coat as a finish since this is a robot!

I would love to have this become a production toy, so if you like it, please let Toy2R/SoSo Happy know!

You can click to enlarge the pics or visit my Flickr.

AW177 "Dragon Ninja" Custom Play Imaginative/Disney Mickey Mouse!

I was asked by Play Imaginative to custom one of their 6.5" Mickey Mouse vinyl art figures. This piece will be displayed at shows by Disney/Play Imaginative and will be up on their website (http://www.playimaginative.com/disney_custom.html#page=page-1).

To celebrate the year of the dragon 2012, I made Mickey into a "Dragon Ninja", complete with equipment belt, shurikens, pouches for gear, striking/climbing knives, dragon claws on feet and hands, and nunchucks! You can place the nunchucks into the back for storage. Dragon symbol on the upper ear, black outlines to give it a more animated/cartoon feel.

This custom is based on one of the designs I submitted to Play Imaginative/Disney for possible production, so if you like to see it made, please let them know!

Click on the images to enlarge or view at my Flickr.

AW177 x Bad Applez "I'm a Bad Apple"!

This is my custom creation for the "I'm a Bad Apple" online group custom show presented by Bad Applez Inc. Going live on February 14, 2012 (Valentine's Day), the show will feature over 30 artists customizing 3"-5" plastic apples that were picked up at a local craft shop.



My custom concept came from the idea of "sticking" good into something bad, or "throwing" some good into bad - I don't really have a direct explanation for my piece, it's pretty much what you make of it. I wanted to try something new and different, something metaphoric: the apple is rotten and bad and the shuriken is gold and good.

The shuriken has the Chinese character of "good" on it (both sides) and the apple has the word "bad" on it (both sides, hard to see).







The apple was pretty light (made of plastic/Styrofoam), I decided to weigh it down by cutting it in half and filling it w/ a little Super Sculpey. The shuriken was made from Super Sculpey as well. Spray paint was used for color.

The show will be hosted at http://www.badapplezinc.com and every piece will be up for sale.

AW177 Custom Toys on Display/Sale at Kidrobot NY!

I visited Kidrobot NY today to drop off my custom art toys for them to display/sell. I met Lisa, who is the store manager of Kidrobot NY, who was very nice and friendly. She put the customs in a case near the cash register, near the rear of the store on the 1st floor (not sure if this is the 'final' location but that's where they were placed when I left). Took a few shots while I was there.



Lisa and me:




The Kidrobot NY store is located at 118 Prince Street New York, NY 10012. If you happen to visit the store, I'd love to see some pictures of the display. Please send them to me if you can, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

AW177 "Year of the Dragon 2012" Custom 8" Kidrobot Dunny

I created a custom 8" Kidrobot dunny, "Year of the Dragon 2012", which celebrates Chinese New Year (January 23, 2012).

This custom dunny represents the dragon, the mightiest of all the Chinese zodiac signs, the supreme spiritual power, the most ancient mythological emblem of dominance and ambition.

This will be on sale/display at the Kidrobot NY store, located at 118 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012. If you happen to visit the store, I'd love to see some pictures of the display. Please send them to me if you can, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

As usual, click on the images to enlarge them.









My other custom "Lucky" Miao & Mousubi will also be displayed at Kidrobot NY as well.

Chinese New Year 2012 - Year of the Dragon...Giveaway?

For those that don't know, Chinese New Year 2012 is the year of the dragon. In the Chinese zodiac, the dragon is the mightiest of all the signs, the supreme spiritual power, the most ancient mythological emblem of dominance and ambition (although I still like the tiger better, but the dragon is a close second, lol). I am debating about making a small custom toy out of my dragon design (as seen on my mini Qee at Tenacious Toys Rise of the Dragon) and give it away, either by posting a comment on my blog or follow me on Twitter, not sure yet. Maybe why they deserve the custom?

Anyway, this is not definite yet but if anyone wants me to do this, please let me know! Comments are appreciated! Thanks!

AW177 + Play Bling Swarovski Crystal iPhone Case "Dragon Luck" Promo Video!

AW177 + Play Bling Swarovski crystal iPhone case "Dragon Luck" promo video! Perfectly in time for the upcoming Chinese New Year, the year of the dragon!



To see a larger version, go to YouTube: Dragon Luck Promo Video

Get your case at: AW177 + Play Bling