2009 MF Toy Show @ MF Gallery (Dec 5-7)

WHAT: MF Gallery presents the 2009 MF Toys Show
WHEN: Opening Party: Saturday December 5th 7-10pm
WHERE: MF Gallery: 213 Bond Street (b/w Butler & Baltic) Brooklyn, NY 11217
CONTACT: Martina or Frank at (917)446-8681 or info@MFgallery.net

PRESS: Designer toys have been gaining popularity worldwide for a number of years. Although vinyl figures are the most common among these, many artists have been producing their own toys in a variety of materials from cast resin, to plush, clay, wood or metal. Ever since 2003, MF Gallery has been gathering the best of these hand made Art Toys from around the globe for the annual MF Toys Show. These toys are produced in very limited quantities, each item being a one-of-a-kind work of art, making them highly sought after collectibles.

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PRESS-CONTINUED: With oversized felt plush by Australian artist Cupco!; sculpted Classic Monster figures by legendary Heavy Metal artist Ed Repka; delicately hand-crafted dollies by Sara Lanzillota; robotic toy creations by Italian artist Andrea Petrachi; “Little Pisser” by Elmer Presslee; “Pill Pals” by Jaz Harold; soft plush sculptures by Jenny Harada, Aya Kakeda and Bianca Panzram; hand-cast resin figures by Moses Jaen, Eatyourchildren, and MF Toys; and much much more, this year’s show promises to be the best one ever!

The Opening Party, with music and refreshments, will be on Saturday December 5th from seven to ten PM. Admission is free and open to all ages. Many of the toy artists will be present. The party will be a “Cash & Carry” event, meaning that buyers will be able to take their new toys home with them upon purchase.

Not sure what to buy this holiday for those friend of yours who have everything? Why not get them a collectable Art Toy made by one of today’s top underground artists? Most toys are priced between $10 and $100, making them affordable to all collectors! MF Gallery also offers hand-printed T-shirts, trading cards, stickers and other collectible items that are sure to make great gifts for everyone on your list!


This will be the second show in MF Gallery’s new Brooklyn location. The building itself will be an ongoing work of art: murals by MF Gallery artists are planned for the hallways and a giant skull will be constructed to adorn the facade of the building! MF Gallery is located at 213 Bond Street (Between Butler and Baltic Streets) in Brooklyn, NY. Take the F or G to Bergen, (Exit at Bergen and Smith, walk 2 blocks east on Bergen. Turn right on Bond. Walk south on Bond for 3 blocks.) the A to Hoyt/ Schermerhorn, (Exit at Schermerhorn and Bond. Walk South on Bond for 8 blocks.) or the R to Union. (Exit at Union and 4th ave. Walk west on Union for 3 blocks. Turn Right on Bond. Walk North on Bond for 4 blocks.)

Can’t make it to the Opening Party? MF Gallery’s Toy Show will also be open to the public every Saturday (4-7pm) and Sunday (2-7pm) before Christmas, or by appointment.

The toys can also be viewed and purchased online at: www.MFgallery.net