Gundam Fiesta Singapore 2009 @ Compass Point (Sept 2-14)

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Gundam - Singapore-fans are in for a treat with The Gundam Fiesta Singapore 2009 [www] beginning tomorrow September 2nd @ Compass Point, Sengkang Square, Singapore (from 12noon-9:30pm).

From Sept 2nd to 14th - there will be a host of activities planned, including displays of Gundam model kits, statues and giant diorama displays, launch and sales of exclusive and limited edition products, and of course freebies. Hobbyists will also have a chance to gather tips from professional modeller Kawaguchi Sensei via live demos. Also do keep a lookout for the 2009 SG Gundam Image Girls decked out in Gundam-themed costumes, as well as the incredible Strike Freedom Gundam cosplay winner of the 2009 STGCC Cosplay event. Do check out schedules of both activities and appearances via www.gundam-singapore.com and CLICK THRU for some select images of products to expect at the event.


[Otakus stay alert! SG Gundam Image Girls in da house!]


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ThreeA Toys Launches GID GhostBamba

Just when you thought it ws safe to log off and be on your merry, ThreeA Toys drops yet another surprise release - barely a day after their BlackBamba - with GHOSTBAMBA!

Ghostbamba GLOW IN THE DARK is the second website release Bambaboss, and is the fourth (and final, perhaps?) Bambaboss color variant (here I thought it would be blue in color :p).

Standing 11 inch tall - the vinyl figure comes with three face plates and is priced at US$80 per. Go snap it up directly via Bambalandstore.com ~ Go!

Disney Buys Marvel For US$4 Billion Dollars

In reference to the "DISNEY BUYS MARVEL" news that has no doubt by now swept thru the cyber-sphere (especially via Twitter, where I first caught wind of the news-titbit) - this particular duo-images by Illustrator Jerry Teo (posted on his blog) best sums up what folks might be thinking / wondering / dreading, dunnit? *Rawk it, Jerry!* LOL

CLICK THRU to read the lowdown of what would be one of the business-highlights of 2009, IMHO (hey, to us there are our beloved characters, but they are "brands" and "properties" to the powers-that-be, yeh?)

The NY-Times reports: "LOS ANGELES — Spider-Man and his Marvel Entertainment cohorts will join the Walt Disney Company in a $4 billion deal announced early Monday. Disney said in a statement that it would pay a combination of about 60 percent cash and 40 percent stock to acquire Marvel, which has a stable of some 5,000 characters that includes the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor."

According to MARVEL.com - an investor conference call took place at approximately 10:15 a.m. EDT / 7:15 a.m. PDT August 31, 2009.

“This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney’s creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories,” said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney.”

“We believe that adding Marvel to Disney’s unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation,” Iger said.

And while the reactions have mostly been "not so positive" ("The world has come to an end" et al) - I can't help but be "excited" to see what will come out of this! .... but just keep the crossovers at a minimum, please? LOL

[Images used with kind permission]

AUTO + BOOMBOX by SUPERDEUX x Artoyz Originals

From Superdeux x Artoyz Originals comes AUTO + BOOMBOX (first blogged about in May):

PRESS: The killer duet! Superdeux created this very nice set including AUTO, a cassette-shaped toy (auto-reverse of course !) and its fella BOOMBOX which is hiding a 1Go USB KEY. Several versions will be released shortly : ARTOYZ Version (100 pièces), REGULAR version (700 pieces) And EUROPE Version plus US Version limited to 350 pieces each. - CLICK THRU for more pics and info :)


[8 x images of AUTO + BOOMBOX x 4 Versions / CLICK for full-screen viewing]
INFO UPDATED 01.09.09:

PRESS: One of the most iconic characters from Superdeux is finally coming to life in collaboration with Artoyz Original. "Auto" was conceptualized and created in 2002 by Sebastien Roux (aka superdeux) for the electronic band Auto (www.auto-music.net). The band used the character design on promotional materials including it's album cover, posters, clothing and more. "Auto" has been featured in books and magazines, including Pictoplasma 2. The birth of "Auto" as a vinyl toy marks the culmination of the character's development. Mixing music and vinyl, "Auto" and sidekick "USboombox" will debut this fall. Four versions will hit the stage over the next year, each to it's own exclusive soundtrack, mixed by DJs from all over the world... Stay tuned...

USB Key "Boombox":

Artoyz Originals presents: Exposition Elements (Fais-Le Toi-Meme) custom show @ Artoyz (Sept 24)

Along with the impending release of DIY-versions of ELEMENTS ("FAIS-LE TOI-MEME" aka "Do It Yourself") in September by Artoyz Originals, there is the Elements-DIY group show; EXPOSITION ELEMENTS / - featuring 40 customs by 40 artists with their take on the new 8 inch tall figure shaped by the 4 elements of Air, Water, Earth and Fire.

Exhibiting from September 24th thru to October 17th 2009 at Artoyz Shop + Galerie @ Paris - with participating artists: Adeline Affre, AK, Arthur de Pins, Artizarnal, Bunka, Bwana Spoons, DGPH, Easy Hey, Fakir, Gate, Grapheart, Gregos, iLK, JC/DC, Ketty Sean, Laura Satana, Manuel Angot, Martin Ontiveros , Mikkymixx, Motorbot, Niark1, Odo, Ohm, Parskid, Paul Kaiju, Phu, Pocket Wookie, Reactor 88, Seb Lyky, Sich, Stan, Stephane Levallois, Studio Buro, Sunny Buick, Tado, Tan-Ki, Tristan Eaton, Tyrsa, Yomek Piecemaker.


ARTOYZ SHOP+GALERIE
45 rue de l'arbre sec
75001 Paris