December 2009
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Winners of The Kidrobot 2009 Robos Awards!
KRonikle readers have spoken, the votes have been tallied and the red carpets rolled out. Congratulations to the winners of the Kidrobot 2009 Robos Awards! But first, a healthy round of applause is due to all of the nominees and contenders! Thanks for all you did to inspire us in 2009! The giveaway prizes will be going out soon. Thanks again to all - the artists, vendors, and most importantly,...
Dec 31st
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Gary Baseman Interview (part 1 of 3)
Even if you don’t know Gary Baseman, you know Gary Baseman. His ubiquitous work has been represented in practically every medium. After graduating from UCLA, Baseman has grown his artistic empire to include the award-winning Teacher’s Pet, art for the wildly popular board game Cranium, and packaging art for Mr. Smolin’s 2007 The Crumbling of White People.  In 2005, Basemen...
Dec 31st
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10 Years, 100 Amazing Covers
i09, the even nerdier sister site of Gizmodo, made its picks of the most incredible comic book cover art of the decade. Check out this beautiful work including that of Kidrobot artist Paul Pope. It’s not just been a great decade for comics, it’s been a great decade for comics covers as they’ve experimented with style and design and made stars out of artists like James Jean and...
Dec 31st
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alma Animated Short
For a limited time, you can view the award winning “alma” animated short film, written and directed by Pixar alum, Rodrigo Blaas.
Dec 30th
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Sport. Scoop. Save.
20% OFF Every Monday in January Show up at any Kidrobot store decked out in a Kidrobot hoodie or shirt and receive 20% off your apparel purchase. Sport some gear. Scoop some gear. Save some cash. Who says Mondays have to suck? Only at Kidrobot store locations. KIDROBOT NEW YORK 118 Prince Street New York, NY KIDROBOT LOS ANGELES 7972 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA KIDROBOT SAN FRANCISCO 1412...
Dec 29th
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Preview - Dunny Fatale Series
Dunny Fatale Series Be entranced by the newest Dunny series, Dunny Fatale, featuring designs from 18 prominent and talented female artists. Some are cute and sweet, others are bold and cruel, but all are irresistible. Each blind boxed 3-inch figure retails for $7.95, comes with a trading card and some include accessories. Dunny starts seducing in late Janurary at select retailers, Kidrobot stores...
Dec 29th
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Preview - The Love Bunny
The Love Bunny Never be a victim of unrequited affection with Love Bunny in your life. Artist Jeremyville’s super soft limited edition plush measures 16-inches from ears to feet, has embroidered freckles & eyes, appliqued hearts on his chest and feet, and retails for $29.95. He also comes with a full-color, 8-page comic book by the artist. Fall for Love Bunny at select retailers, Kidrobot...
Dec 29th
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Polls Open For The 2009 Robos!
The polls are now closed. Thanks to all who voted! Winners will be announced 12/31! ————— Esteemed members of the Academy of Vinyl Toys and Culture, The nominations are in for The 2009 Robos! The Robos are the highest award Kidrobot can bestow, honoring those who made this year memorable. Our nominees represent the best that their field has to offer,...
Dec 29th
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Sneak Peak from Paul
Kidrobot prez, Paul Budnitz gives us a sneak peak look at a new Kidrobot toy “coming soon”! More details as they’re available…
Dec 29th
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Steampunk at Museum of the History of Science at...
Victorian era-inspired mechanical fantasy objects find a home at Oxford’s Museum of the History of Science, a hop, skip and a jump from the new Kidrobot London store at 19 Earlham Street in Covent Gardens. The exhibit is open through February. via Nerdcore
Dec 29th
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East 3 Time Lapse
Aerosol artist and member of the Rock Steady Crew, East 3 documented a recent studio piece in time lapse photography, condensing the 20 hour project to just 10 minutes.
Dec 28th
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Sculptor Ricky Swallow
Australian sculptor, Ricky Swallow’s incredible work in wood. Check out more of his work, especially the unbelievable recreation of his childhood kitchen table, “Killing Time” at his web site.
Dec 28th
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You Better Watch Out...
Bunnywith artist Alex Pardee and writer/Director Stephen Reedy bring us a beautiful seasonal love/stalker story.
Dec 24th
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Nokia "Hack Box"
Nokia puts its newest N900 cell phone in a super slick “hack box.” No seams or apparent way to open it, users must connect the box to a computer and hack into it via terminal to unlatch the top, making nerds everywhere foam at the mouth…tho my mom would like to point out this is very annoying. What’s the best wrapped box you’ve ever gotten?
Dec 23rd
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MUNNYWORLD Highlight - 12/23
Congrats Kong A! You’re the featured MUNNYWORLD contributor of the week and the winner of a free MUNNYWORLD character! MUNNY’s new friends, TRIKKY, BUB, RAFFY and ROOZ want to be as famous as MUNNY. The new MUNNYWORLD characters have some catching up to do! Get your hands on a new MUNNYWORLD character, customize it and upload it to our new MUNNYWORLD Flickr group to show the world! Every...
Dec 23rd
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Beat Santa at His Own Game - Last Chance!
Embarrass Kris Kringle with a masterful display of gift giving and become the hero of the holiday! MUNNYs, mini figures, sweaters and pillows shaped like donuts are ready to show up under your tree save the day. Get on it before 2pm EST tomorrow to make it happen! kidrobot.com!
Dec 22nd
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Wee Stickers Fresh From Shawnimals
The Shawnimals world is as mysterious as it is hilarious. There are 425 characters and counting, and they reside in the expansive Shawnimaland. Some are edible. Some are wearible. Some are mustachioed. All of them are cuddly. Creator Shawn Smith populates the Shawnimal world, creating creatures with a decidedly odd spin. We say that with the utmost respect; we gotta love a world where ninja...
Dec 21st
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Fuzzy Boom
Nicole Gastonguay is a fiber artist who creates happier, fuzzier versions of common objects (and robots) using plastic canvas. Check out her site to see how she makes cozy 3D pixel art representing spray cans, mouse traps, hooch and even Dunny.
Dec 21st
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#followfriday 12/18
Who’s who of Twittertown? Here’s our picks this week: Baronessloves Location: New York City Web: baronessloves.com Bio: Makin it happen Peskimo Location: Bristol Web: peskimo.com Bio: we draw stuff   SketOne Location: Money Kravin, Pistol Wavin Web: sket-one.com spankystokes Web: spankystokes.com Bio: Graphic Designer, Toy Collector, and Art lover!  
Dec 18th
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Kidrobot Asks: What's the worst gift you ever got?
We want to know, what is the worst gift you have ever received? Give us the gory details in the comments below!
Dec 18th
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Jon Burgerman at KR London
Nottingham doodler, cheese-lover and globe-trotter, Jon Burgerman took time out of his busy schedule of cavorting with famous film directors to spend a little time with the nice people at Kidrobot London, signing MUNNYWORLDs and validating passports. Learn more about Jon Burgerman at his web site, or shop for Burgerman goods on kidrobot.com!
Dec 18th
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London Triclops Studio Tour part 2!
Luke and Rob of London-based graphic design and toy shop, Triclops Studios gives Kidrobot a tour of their second toy-packed workspace, featuring hundreds of monsters from the 80s including Street Sharks, Toxic Avengers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a wall of unopened blister packs!
Dec 18th
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MUNNYWORLD Highlight 12/17/09
Congrats Peter M. of Lincoln, NE. You’re the featured MUNNYWORLD contributor of the week and the winner of a free MUNNYWORLD character! This old BUB (a.k.a. “Pocket Wookie) is enjoying his golden years, hanging out at the park and playing checkers, but is always looking for a new partner in crime. MUNNY’s new friends, TRIKKY, BUB, RAFFY and ROOZ want to be as famous as MUNNY....
Dec 18th
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Bundle Up!
kidrobot.com holiday bundles are filling stockings with huge bunches of vinyl for bitty bits of cash. Fill your gift quota with toys by Kozik favorites, MUNNYs and a variety of minis and maybe even put a little something for yourself under the tree!
Dec 17th
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Blogging Puppet: "What Up Gangstars?!"
This is what happens when Burt and Ernie’s nephew from Philly goes to Montreal to get away from the bad neighborhood. What Up Gangstars provides an angle one could expect only from a blog curated by a puppet.  Jay, the puppet/entrepreneur, is a fresh dude who loves his orange shoes, his ‘hood, and our YummyPockets. At least we know he has good taste. His blog has got everything from...
Dec 17th
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It's Not a Trap! Star Wars x adidas
May the Force be with us, this is freakin’ awesome. Star Wars has teamed up with adidas to craft a collection of shoes and apparel inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy. News of this has been circulating since the summer, but now we have our first real look at the collection in all its nerdtacular awesomeness. The collection is split into three packs: The Character Pack, the...
Dec 17th
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Buy Art. Do Something Nice!
Two of our favorite benefit projects this holiday include the work of dozens of incredible artists! Pick up a $20 pack of postcards from 28Cents which includes 24 socially- and environmentally-conscious art-postcards created by some of the world’s most talented designers, illustrators, and graffiti artists. Profits benefit Art Start, an organization offering free art programs to New York City...
Dec 17th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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Playtime Toy Drive & Custom Show - 12/15/09
Tomorrow, 12/15, come play with Playtime at LIV,  2001 11th St. NW in Washington, D.C. and benefit The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project and Northern VA Family Services Early Head Start Center. Donate a toy and get in for free! Please bring toys that inspire creativity and learning: building blocks, activity kits (oragami, necklace making), art supplies and children’s...
Dec 15th
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Kidrobot Presents, The 2009 Robos!
updated 12/15/09 Let the Award Nominations Begin! Ladies and Gentleman of the esteemed Academy of Vinyl Toys and Culture (that’s you), This year we gather to select from amongst us, the very best. We recognize those who have furthered our goals, exemplified our values, and caused us to pause while browsing the web. But most of all, we salute those who made this year memorable. And so we...
Dec 15th
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Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards
Paper Magazine, a New York City-based nightlife, culture, and arts magazine, holds an annual Nightlife Awards recognizing the best places in the country to get down and have fun. This year’s awards were held at M2 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City — Cassie and Harley and DJ Jon Battles supplied the tunes, Svedka supplied the booze, and Kidrobot supplied the awards statues!...
Dec 15th
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Diagram Your Geekery
Check out this diagram of geekdom by Ibrahim Evsan. It tries to organize us geeks by our characteristics, communities, and obsessions. According to the diagram, vinyl collectors are a merger of the Collector Geek and Design Geek branches, but we’ve got some ties to the Computer Geek and Helvetica. It always comes back to Helvetica. It’s actually pretty fun to start from the...
Dec 15th
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Get Your Goods by 12/24
2pm EST today is your last chance to place an order at kidrobot.com using UPS Ground and get it by December 24. Get on it and get your goodies in time to make your kids and loved ones believe there really is a guy in a red suit who flies around the world on a sled, even if you know it’s actually a dude in a brown outfit with a dolly on a truck. Either way, it’s still pretty...
Dec 15th
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Digital Analog iPhone Photos
So you have an old plastic Diana camera that you think is so cool, but you’ve only used it once and now it’s sitting in a box in your closet cause it’s sorta big, and you need to buy medium format film for it (where do you even get that?) and processing is expensive! Here’s “Hipstapak” an iPhone camera app that allows you to pair simulated film stocks with...
Dec 14th
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Jon Burgerman at KR London December 17
Join UK artist Jon Burgerman at Kidrobot London on Thursday, December 17, when he’ll be signing and scribbling with all his fans! Get your hands on your favorite Burgerman toy or pick up a brand-new MUNNYWORLD figure for him to doodle and scrawl on! Jon Burgerman has built a strong reputation through his unique and colorful swooping, intertwining lines and hyper-emotional characters. From...
Dec 11th
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#followfriday 12/11
Who’s who of Twittertown? Here’s our picks this week: 64Colors Location: Everywhere Web: 64colors.com Bio: Marshmallow makers, Illustrators, Designers + Painters Alex Pardee Location: Cardboard City Web: eyesuckink.com Bio: I attempt more things than physically possible. Like invisibility. And I try to draw a lot. Sometimes its better than others. Billions McMillions Web:...
Dec 11th
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Chainsaws x Anime
Starting with a giant tree trunk, this nightmarish chainsaw-wielding sculptor grinds out an anime work of art and still has time to share a beer with a cat…all in only one day!
Dec 10th
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Mustache Labbit Less Awesome Than Rubber Dress
When pitted against the always-ready-for-action Condom Dress, our favorite Mustachio’d Labbit lost on the website awesomeoff.com, which seeks to discover the world’s most awesome people, places and things. We still love you Labbit…and your fuzzy upper lip. But all is not lost. Vote now on awesomeoff.com to promote your friend, Captain Zapp Brannigan of Futurama ahead of Captain...
Dec 10th
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Add Your MUNNYWORLD Creation to Flickr!
Congrats Diego M. You’re the featured MUNNYWORLD contributor of the week and the winner of a free MUNNYWORLD character! MUNNY’s new friends, TRIKKY, BUB, RAFFY and ROOZ want to be as famous as MUNNY. The new MUNNYWORLD characters have some catching up to do! Get your hands on a new MUNNYWORLD character, customize it and upload it to our new MUNNYWORLD Flickr group to show the...
Dec 9th
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Twisted Christmas
Areaware Stop Pop-Up Shop puts the halt on traditional holiday glitter. We’re digging on the weird0 sad clown snowman and rude wise man lawn ornaments. The selection of gear was curated by photographer Keetja Allard with Philip Attar Creative and includes product from dozens of New York and international designers. Check it out in New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal at the...
Dec 9th
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Preview - Vasily the Grumpiest Walrus Plush
Vasily the Grumpiest Walrus Plush Dive into the depths of grumpiness with Vasily, the first in a line of cantankerous plush characters created by Frank Kozik. This 16-inch grouch retails for $29.95 and sails into Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers in mid-January. Learn more about Frank Kozik in his artist profile on kidrobot.com. More Pics [nggallery id=91]
Dec 9th
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Preview - Gloomy Bear Zipper Pulls
Gloomy Bear Zipper Pulls Mori Chack’s malevolent icon returns in an assortment of 1-inch zipper pulls. Some are bloody, some aren’t, but all are ferocious. Retailing for $2.95 each, these blind assortment zipper pulls hack, slash and claw their way into Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers in mid-January. Learn more about Mori Chack in his artist profile on kidrobot.com. More...
Dec 9th
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Homer Rides Shotgun
Quit taking orders from that weird robot dude who lives inside your GPS. Now you can smooth your ride, and relax under the navigational guidance of Snoop Dogg or expert co-piloting Homer Simpson. Load up your TomTom GPS with celebrity “VoiceSkins” and you’ll be sure to always have a buddy on your midnight doughnut runs, even in the middle of nowhere. Purchase or check out...
Dec 9th
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NYTimes Visits the Dark Side of Art…Graffiti
The New York Times does a story about the dark underbelly of the art world, interviewing wanted-by-the-law graf writer and stickerer, BNE about showing his work, talking to girls and his ambitions of tagging the planet. This Thursday, BNE shows his work for the first time in a gallery setting at 595 11th Ave in NYC courtesy of ANIMAL and NY ad agency, Mother.
Dec 9th
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KR Founder, Paul Budnitz on Playthings.com
Check out our venerable founder Paul Budnitz’s interview on toy industry online mag Playthings.com. Paul talks about the what inspires him, what the heck Kidrobot makes, and how sometimes contradictions make the most sense. For more info about Kidrobot’s president, Paul Budnitz, visit his blog at paulbudnitz.com!
Dec 9th
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Thinkfast 12/08
Who is the master of the Treedweller in Nathan Jurevicius’ latest mini series, Scarygirl Swamp Folk? Leave your answer in the comments below. The first correct answer (spelling and capitalization count) wins a set of 4 Scarygirl mini figures!
Dec 8th
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Qee to Life in Long Island
“Qee to Life”, a custom Qee show sponsored by Toys2R, is going down at Genuine Artikle Gallery in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY on December 12. The show will feature a slew of artists including Travis Cain, who contributed the elusive solid wood chase to Dunny Series 2009. There will also be a special exhibition of ten traveling Qees, so come out to support all the great art and talent! ...
Dec 8th
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Angry Woebots Interview with Jesse Hernandez
Hawaii-based artist Angry Woebots chats it up with fellow artist Jesse Hernandez on Vinyl Addiction. If you’re a fan of Angry Woebots’ work but want to know more about the man behind the panda, definitely check out the clip. Let’s just say being a line cook had something to do with his rise to success. Both Jesse Hernandez and Angry Woebots have one-of-a-kind MUNNYs from...
Dec 8th
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Holiday Dunnys Ruin Christmas!
The misfits of xmas are ruining the holiday season now at Kidrobot. TADO’s Krunk-a-Claus Dunny kills the holiday cheer with his crowbar and special nog while Chuckboy’s Reindeer Dunny has some anger management issues and bone to pick with Santa. Both are ready to make yours the worst Christmas ever now at kidrobot.com!
Dec 7th