Doublethink by Takahiro Komuro x TAG painted by Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

Several years ago, I saw this picture of this Doublethink character in fiberglass with white hair by artist Takahiro Komuro . I think it was 3 or 4 foot tall. It was amazing and aside from wanting the original sculpture, I longed for a smaller vinyl version. Luckily Gino from Toy Art Gallery helped make this possible produced the Doublethink vinyl toy. A custom toy show was held at TAG and I was lucky enough to score this version painted by a good friend and amazing artist and toy designer in his own right, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore 






 Here are pics of the original fiberglass sculptures back in 2013. The original post can be found HERE

Toy Art Gallery Anniversary Show feat. Paul Kaiju's Pollen Kaiser

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present our 2013 Anniversary Show, featuring Paul Kaiju's Pollen Kaiser  2013 marks our second year at our Hollywood location and our fourth year in existence, and what better way to celebrate than to invite over 50 amazing artists to customize our biggest and baddest soft vinyl toy!

The TAG Anniversary Show features the following artists:
Aeron Alfrey, Ardabus Rubber, Bert Gatchalian, Blobpus, Bob Conge/Plaseebo, Brent Nolasco, Brian Flynn, Buff Monster, Butcherbrand, Carson Catlin, Chauskoskis, D-lux, DrilOne, Eckotyper, Frank Kozik, Frenzy Bros., Germs, Grody Shogun, Guf from Tattoo Royal, Guumon, Hanawa, Hellopike, Hints & Spices (Shane Haddy), Ian Ziobrowski, John “Spanky” Stokes, Josh Herbolsheimer, Josh Mayhem, Kenth Toy Works, Leecifer, LiLJAPAN, Martin Ontiveros, Obscure, MechaVirus, Michael Nordstrom, Michael Pro, Mike Slobot, Monstrehero, Motorbot, Munktiki, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, Nebulon 5, Oliver Hibert, Paul Kaiju, Rafael Pantoja Rico, Rampage Toys, Savage Freaks, Scott Tolleson, Shirahama, Siccaluna, Skull Toys, Sunguts, Takahiro Komuro, Tim Clarke, Uky DayDreamer, valleyDweller, Vaporface, Yamomark, Velocitron, Zieromuko

Please join us, Paul Kaiju, and others for the opening on Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2013 at Toy Art Gallery’s showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046.

The 2013 TAG Anniversary show runs through Oct. 13th.

Paul Kaiju x Toy Art Gallery Pollen Kaiser Red....!

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Paul Kaiju’s Pollen Kaiser in RED! This figure is cast is bright red soft vinyl with gold, black, silver and pink sprays and features his signature removable staff weapon and a clear doll eye. Sculpt and paint design by Paul Kaiju, production paint by Shirahama. Pollen Kaiser RED will be available on http://shop.toyartgallery.com/ this Friday, August 30th at 12PM PST. The 10” Pollen Kaiser will be $165. And mark your calendars, as the Toy Art Gallery Anniversary Show featuring POLLEN KAISER opens September 14th, just a few weeks away! More info coming soon.

Paul Kaiju x TAG Pollen Kaiser Black Edition

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present POLLEN KAISER, our very first production collaboration with the legendary Paul Kaiju! The Black Edition is a beautiful emulation of PK’s signature palette and technique, with metallic gold and blue sprays over black vinyl with red and yellow highlights.

POLLEN KAISER is designed and sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Toy Art Gallery. He stands over 10” tall and features articulation at the shoulders, waist, and arms. He also includes a 3 piece, 12” tall staff accessory and a red doll eye .

Pollen Kaiser Black Edition is available for $165 each this Wednesday, September 26th at 12PM PST, both in-store at TAG’s retail showroom and at shop.toyartgallery.com!

BLObPUS x Mark Nagata x TAG Alien Argus Blind Bag Edition..!!

Toy Art Gallery is proud to team up once again with the one-and-only BLOBPUS to create a special run of Blind Bag Alien Arguses! Over 8 different variations are possible with many being 1-offs or editions of 2, all hand-painted by Blobpus in his inimitable style. Alien Argus is designed by Mark Nagata and produced by Toy Art Gallery. He stands over 10 inches tall and features 10 points of articulation.

Blobpus Alien Argus is sold randomly via blind bag and is available for $125 each this Wednesday, August 22nd at 12PM PST, in-store at TAG’s retail showroom and at shop.toyartgallery.com!

SECRET BASE "Japanese Devil" Opens Saturday @ TAG

Toy Art Gallery is proud to team with Japanese vinyl toy mavericks SECRET BASE to present “Japanese Devil”, opening Saturday July 7th. This is Secret Base’s first-ever West Coast exhibition and they are bringing the heat with an enormous assortment of exclusive vinyl toys, prints, art, apparel, and more! Hiddy of Secret Base and Hiroshi and the THREE TIDES TATTOO crew will be in attendance making this an opening not to be missed.






“JAPANESE DEVIL” features:
- a Secret Base Retrospective from the collection of Carl Kent-Smith
- Debut of “Karakasa Obake“, new toy designed by Hiroshi of THREE TIDES TATTOO and co-produced by Toy Art Gallery
- Exclusive Editions:
- Ganji-Obake Dog
- The Salvation Ink
- 1/1 Skull Head
- and more!
- Original Art and Limited Edition Prints by Hiroshi and Usugrow
- Exclusive Limited Edition Apparel

Exclusives will be available first come, first served to show attendees. Line tickets will be given out starting at 12 PM noon on Saturday, July 7th.

Exclusive merchandise will be available at shop.toyartgallery.com starting Sunday, July 8th.

SECRET BASE Japanese Devil Show at TAG

Toy Art Gallery is proud to team with Japanese vinyl toy mavericks SECRET BASE to present “Japanese Devil”, opening Saturday July 7th. This is Secret Base’s first-ever West Coast exhibition and they are bringing the heat with an enormous assortment of exclusive vinyl toys, prints, art, apparel, and more! Hiddy of Secret Base and Hiroshi and the THREE TIDES TATTOO crew will be in attendance making this an opening not to be missed!

“JAPANESE DEVIL” features:

- a Secret Base Retrospective from the collection of Carl Kent-Smith

- Debut of “Karakasa Obake“, new toy designed by Hiroshi of THREE TIDES TATTOO and co-produced by Toy Art Gallery

- Exclusive Editions:
- Ganji-Obake Dog
- The Salvation Ink
- 1/1 Skull Head
- Super Size Me
- and more!

- Original Art and Limited Edition Prints by Hiroshi and Usugrow

- Exclusive Limited Edition Apparel

Exclusives will be available first come, first served to show attendees. Line tickets will be given out starting at 12 PM noon on Saturday, July 7th.

Exclusive merchandise will be available at shop.toyartgallery.com starting Sunday, July 8th.

Please join us for the opening on Saturday, July 7th from 7-10 PM at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046. “Japanese Devil” runs through July 28th.

Meredith Dittmar: "TRANSMUTATION" Show at Toy Art Gallery

MEREDITH DITTMAR | “Transmutation”

Opening: Saturday June 16th, 7-10 pm
June 16th - June 30th 2012

TAG | Toy Art Gallery
7571 Melrose Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90046 U.S.

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present “TRANSMUTATION” a two-week engagement featuring the work of Portland, Oregon artist Meredith Dittmar. The work is characterized by exquisite human-animal-plant-energy hybrids that contain threads of common elements and colors to express deep levels of union between consciousness, biology, and technology.

“TRANSMUTATION” sees a resurgence of Meredith’s “My Guys”, fanciful, thoughtful characters in beautiful colors and shapes, each 100% handmade from polymer clay. Also showcased are her abstractly and geometrically detailed clay reliefs, each presented in a wall-mountable lightbox . Every work is one-of-a-kind and unique, and priced to satisfy all budgets.

Bwana Spoons x T9G Custom Toy Show at TAG May 26th

Opening: Saturday May 26th, 7-11 pm
May 26th - June 9th 2012

TAG | Toy Art Gallery
7571 Melrose Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90046 U.S.

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present “TxB” featuring the work of T9G and Bwana Spoons. “TxB”, as the title suggests, has Bwana and T9G customizing, designing, and mashing each other’s signature characters together in a host of mediums including paintings, murals, toys, and more!

This concept extends to production as well, as “TxB” marks the debut of the three unique vinyl figures co-designed by Bwana and T9G (who also sculpted) and produced by Toy Art Gallery!

TxB also features individual work from the artists including a new black and white zine from Bwana and a life-size Rangeas from T9G.

Bwana and T9G descend on TAG in person for the “TxB” opening on Saturday , May 26th from 7-11 PM. with a DJ, drinks, and more. Join us at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046. “TxB” runs through June 9th.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Bwana Spoons
Hi, my name is Bwana Spoons. I am a painter, and half jack of many other trades. I heart trees, moss, and monsters. I make toys, and design shoes, bust the occasional illustration, or work on an installation. I make art. I own and run Grass Hut Art Market based in Portland Oregon. GH is a little gallery and retail space showcasing both local and global arts.
My clientele includes- Foundation Skateboards, Hurley, Converse, Dekline, Bumbleride, Threadless Select, Hessenmob, Gargamel, Super7, DC Shoe Company, and a host of others.

I have shown my arts in various corners of the earth including- Artoyz- Paris, Thrashout, Hurley Space Tokyo- Tokyo, Double Punch, 111 Minna, Super 7- San Francisco, Giant Robot, Switcheroo, TAG, Gallery 1988, Hurley Space, La Luz- Los Angeles, Subtext- San Diego, Atticus Gallery- Barcelona, Concrete Hermit- London, Motel, Compound, Grass Hut- Portland, Roq la Rue- Seattle, Outre Gallery- Sidney, Max Fish, GRNY- New York, and a pile of other places I forget.

Most recently I have worked on a few large murals and installations with Hurley in Los Angeles and Tokyo. That is fun.

T9G (TAKUJI)
T9G is a figure creator based in Tokyo.
His backbone as a toy figure sculptor allows him to create his own figure.
Uses doll eyes as an icon of his work. Creates his original world into figures.

T9G’s work is exhibited at LOVELESS Character Aoyama, Tokyo, SFT National Art Center Tokyo (on display and for sale), "The Lobby" in the Hankyu Department Store Umeda, Osaka (solo), SILAS & MARIA (Joint Exhibition), minorityrev (exhibition) exhibition, and many others all over the world