Comic-Con-Q&A With Richard Kuoch / Podgypanda (San Diego Comic Con 2010)
Even as I type this, Richard Kuoch aka Podgypanda is in Calgary, Canada, setting up his solo show "Geeks Of Nature" @ Nation Toys (opening August 5th / blogged with Previews). And before this, Richard made his virgin foray into San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] the week prior, and TOYSREVIL is here to rub some of that fun offa him, in a wee Q&A amidst his busy schedule! (Sorry, Richard! :p) CLICK THRU to read!
[Super7 booth @ SDCC / Featuring customs from Circus Posterus]
TOYSREVIL: This is your first time at SDCC? First impressions please!
RICHARD KUOCH: yes! first time to comic con. first impressions? OH EM GEE. Met so many of my heroes, friends of old, friends of new. it's so much win.
TOYSREVIL: What struck you the most about this year's SDCC?
RICHARD KUOCH: well i've only lived through other peoples photos for previous sdcc's, but being there in person changes everything. (wait.. that was a crap answer)
[Above: Yoskay Yamamoto's new vinyl toy: "SCREAMING FOR THE SUNRISE"
Below: GASTRO-NORMOUS from UNKL at Toynami]
TOYSREVIL: What did you enjoy the most about this year's SDCC? What was your "Best Experience" at this year's Con?
RICHARD KUOCH: Best part? hanging out with my new Toy Family, i can not describe being in a room FULL of people you admire and respect. That and my signing at Dragatomi, First time doing a signing session and met alot of rad people. I am humbled!
[6 x images of Richard Signing @ Dragatomi's booth / Full-screen viewing]
TOYSREVIL: What did you "enjoy" the least about this year's SDCC?
RICHARD KUOCH: Crowds. Queues. Getting lost and split up like.. 6 times, heh
TOYSREVIL: What is your ultimate personal fav seen at this year's SDCC? What product/toy struck you / caught your attention the most?
RICHARD KUOCH: Ultimate personal Fav? i can only pick one?! well.. i'd have to say meeting Junko Mizuno, She took the time to sign, sketch, take photos with us, and complimented on my work. That kinda stuff just blows my mind!
TOYSREVIL: How was your SDCC haul? Show-and-Tell Time!
RICHARD KUOCH: I totally need a group shot of my haul, alas it's all packed away in my suitcase!
TOYSREVIL: Besides toys, what else do you look out for at SDCC?
RICHARD KUOCH: I loved walking down the artist alley and indie stalls. so many awesome booth ideas im bringing back with me to NZ for my cons (next one is in October!)
[Above: Beasties and Steampunked Pulips and Steam Crow below]
TOYSREVIL: What's next for Podgypanda?
RICHARD KUOCH: In Calgary at the moment, about to set up for my solo show tomorrow (thursday) (totally nervous) at Nation toys and tee's (www.thisisnation.com), then after that, more shows, more artistic refinement, and hopefully more awesomeness?
I'd like to dedicate a shoutout to Jsmalls and his Pixies. You sir, are a rock.
(FYI: "Jsmalls" is a "street-name" / nick Richard gave to Jeremiah Ketner aka SmallandRound, whom he met at the Con for the first time, after knowing each other for 3+ years. As for WHY the name was coined, I have been asked not to add that part in ~ you just haveta go bug Richard about it in person LOL)
