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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.
Chinese New Year 2012 – Year of the Dragon…Giveaway?
On 08, Jan 2012 | In Thoughts | By aw177
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
Happy New Year 2012!
On 31, Dec 2011 | In Thoughts | By aw177
Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you prosperity, peace, good luck and health for 2012!
Merry Christmas!!!
On 25, Dec 2011 | In Thoughts | By aw177
Wishing everyone the very best of love, luck, health and success! Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas!
On 06, Dec 2011 | In Thoughts | By aw177
It’s been a while since I’ve last updated my blog, mostly been laying low and working on small projects to prepare for my baby daughter’s 1st Christmas and 1 year old party! One of those small projects are these Christmas stockings that I created (click on pic to make it larger):
Also remember that my store is currently having a sale on all items and the prices will go back up after the New Year! So if you’re interested in getting a unique custom art piece/t-shirt for that special someone for Christmas, now’s the time!
AW177 Store: http://aw177.bigcartel.com/
Thanks all! Hope to have more updates soon!
AW177 Store Additions
On 17, Nov 2011 | In Updates | By aw177
Just a quick update, my store is now having a sale on custom toys and my limited edition “Circuit Death” t-shirt. Also selling crooked versions of the tee, along with “Circuit Death” high-quality, silkscreen stickers for just $2 each (price is for one sticker and this includes shipping, PayPal fees, etc).
The backing paper can also be saved and used as art:
Go help me out and cop some stuff! Makes great Christmas gifts! Thanks!!!
Muttpop Tcho! Captain Biceps = Captain America?
In between my time from the aftermath of NYCC till now, I did work on a small custom toy, just for fun. I bought a Muttpop Tcho! Captain Biceps figure from ToyQube and painted him to resemble Captain America! This was not a serious project, just something to do for fun since I love Captain America!
AW177 Webstore ON SALE!
On 15, Nov 2011 | In Updates | By aw177
Quick post – all items on my webstore are now on sale for Thanksgiving/Christmas! Get the customs you’ve always wanted for a lower price! Prices will remain in effect till Christmas, once over, the prices will go back up, so act now!
Why give a gift that everyone else has, when you can give the gift of a one-of-a-kind custom art piece/t-shirt? Get yours now!
Kidrobot x Staple Pigeon!
It’s been awhile since I last updated my blog, actually I haven’t updated my blog since NYCC! I decided to take a small break from custom toy work and finish some of my other pending projects, plus I just got Batman Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, so wanted to play them! It’s been so long since I last played video games!
Kidrobot and Staple came out with a collaboration project of a vinyl Staple pigeon. For those that don’t know Staple Design, they are a clothing collection, a creative agency and a retail store founded by the one and only Jeffstaple. You can watch a short video of the man here:
Staple from Eighteen Eighty on Vimeo.
Anyway, I wasn’t sure if I wanted the pigeon since it was a little ‘puffy’ for me and the price was a bit high. At the last minute, I decided I wanted one but I was busy the day Jeff was doing his signing at Kidrobot NY, so I missed it. I wanted one but wanted one signed by Jeff; so on Twitter, I contacted @reedspace (Staple’s store) and @jeffstaple if he can sign a bird for me for pickup at the store. Jeff and Reed Space responded saying they could probably hook it up for me and last Friday, on my way to Chinatown, I stopped by the store (dope) and picked up my brand new SILVER signed pigeon (most of the pics I’ve seen of the signing, the regular pigeon was signed in black ink and the white pigeon signed in gold ink). The silver signature is dope since it doesn’t stick out and conforms to the colors of the pigeon. So it’s like it’s there, but not really there. Love it – this is the first vinyl toy I have no intention of selling/giving/modifying/etc!!!
Click on the image to enlarge!
I also wanted to cop a black OG pigeon cap, but they didn’t have my size! Bummer!
Props goes out to Jeffstaple and Reed Space for hooking me up! Jeff is an inspiration to me, to go and do your own thing and make your own clothes, I’d love to be like him one day. I really wished I made it out to the signing so I can meet the man in person, but maybe another day!