Kidrobot Does Hello Kitty
The notion of thinking of how to start Kidrobot's HELLO KITTY vinyl toys came to a head when just this very morning, I found myself sat up in bed at 3am, with a gnawing desire to put it to it's misery blog about it! Simply put, I had personally enjoyed both the Balzac editions and Dr Romanelli edition (Doctor+Anatomy) Hello Kittys by Medicom Toy, I realized I had developed a certain fascination with the world-renowned fantasy cute mouthless cat, presented with a "twist" (most often, an "evil" twist - check out my blog-title, yo). Although the designs may not be "groundbreaking", the execution of which, is pretty darn cool, indeed.
When I first had a chance to peep at the upcoming interpretations of Hello Kitty and Friends by Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Amanda Visell and Junko Mizuno, I was pretty much floored and gagging for the vinyls, surprisingly so! Thinking back to the November of 2009, when Sanrio held their "3 Apples" exhibition in LA - celebrating the 35th Anniversary, I recognized Kozik's version, while McPherson's. Visell's and Junko's seemed to be brand new additions. (Sanrio also celebrated their 50th circa November 2010, with even more interpretations, this time of Kitty's friends too …) But then again, I wouldn't pretend to know the inside machinations of toymakers (but kudos to both Kidrobot and Sanrio for making this work out), and instead remind you folks of the release and signing sessions happening January 13th. Do note both Aanda's and Junko's releases go live online at www.kidrobot.com at 11am EST.
CLICK THRU for product pics and descriptions, and wonder at the impending fall (nah, not really ;p) of the kawaii civilization with the onset of these awesome re-imaginations that caters specific to the lowbrow art-crowd, and it's art-toy-buying legion! *Muahahahahaha*
Bad Badtz Maru x Amanda Visell
PRESS: Amanda Visell reimagines one of Sanrio’s most popular characters in her inimitable retro style in this exclusive collaboration with Badtz Maru and Kidrobot. The 4-inch Badtz appears full and content—as well he should seeing as Hello Kitty’s in his belly! Bad Badtz Maru by Amanda Visell is one in a series of Sanrio characters reinterpreted by different artists.
EVENT: Signing with Amanda Visell and Release of BAD BADTZ MARU on January 13th (6-8pm) @ Kidrobot Los Angeles. The first 50 customers of the event will receive a free exclusive print by Amanda.
Junkocat Chococat x Junko Mizuno
PRESS: Manga mistress Junko Mizuno reimagines one of Sanrio’s most popular characters in her hauntingly cute style in this exclusive collaboration with Chococat and Kidrobot. The 6-inch Chococat is a little scatterbrained and a lot mixed up! Chococat by Junko Mizuno is one in a series of Sanrio characters reinterpreted by different artists.
Signing with Junko Mizuno and Release of JUNKOCAT CHOCOCAT on January 13th (6-8pm) @ Kidrobot San Franciso. The first 25 customers of the event will receive a free exclusive print by Junko.
(L-R): Kozik's and McPerson's Hello Kitty illustrations for 3 Apples / circa November 2009!
Empress Of The Underworld Hello Kitty (Released since December 2nd, 2010)
PRESS: San Francisco-based artist, Frank Kozik, teams up with Kidrobot and Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to reimagine Japan’s coolest cat. The Empress, wicked in red and flashing fangs, forked feet and devilish horns, comes with appropriately malevolent accessories – a pitchfork and a spider sidekick. She retails for $39.95 US (£36.00 UK; 40€ Europe) … [Source]
Magic Love Hello Kitty (Released since December 2nd, 2010)
PRESS: Tara McPherson remixes Sanrio’s pop icon in her ethereal, space vixen style in this exclusive collaboration with Hello Kitty and Kidrobot. Kitty is adorned in an aquamarine heartburst hoodie, stands 6- inches tall, and comes with a removable Magic Love Wand accessory. Magic Love Hello Kitty by Tara McPherson is the first in a series of Sanrio characters to be reinterpreted by different artists. Retailing for $39.95 US (£36.00 UK; 40€ Europe) … [Source]
When I first had a chance to peep at the upcoming interpretations of Hello Kitty and Friends by Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Amanda Visell and Junko Mizuno, I was pretty much floored and gagging for the vinyls, surprisingly so! Thinking back to the November of 2009, when Sanrio held their "3 Apples" exhibition in LA - celebrating the 35th Anniversary, I recognized Kozik's version, while McPherson's. Visell's and Junko's seemed to be brand new additions. (Sanrio also celebrated their 50th circa November 2010, with even more interpretations, this time of Kitty's friends too …) But then again, I wouldn't pretend to know the inside machinations of toymakers (but kudos to both Kidrobot and Sanrio for making this work out), and instead remind you folks of the release and signing sessions happening January 13th. Do note both Aanda's and Junko's releases go live online at www.kidrobot.com at 11am EST.
CLICK THRU for product pics and descriptions, and wonder at the impending fall (nah, not really ;p) of the kawaii civilization with the onset of these awesome re-imaginations that caters specific to the lowbrow art-crowd, and it's art-toy-buying legion! *Muahahahahaha*
Bad Badtz Maru x Amanda Visell
PRESS: Amanda Visell reimagines one of Sanrio’s most popular characters in her inimitable retro style in this exclusive collaboration with Badtz Maru and Kidrobot. The 4-inch Badtz appears full and content—as well he should seeing as Hello Kitty’s in his belly! Bad Badtz Maru by Amanda Visell is one in a series of Sanrio characters reinterpreted by different artists.
EVENT: Signing with Amanda Visell and Release of BAD BADTZ MARU on January 13th (6-8pm) @ Kidrobot Los Angeles. The first 50 customers of the event will receive a free exclusive print by Amanda.
Junkocat Chococat x Junko Mizuno
PRESS: Manga mistress Junko Mizuno reimagines one of Sanrio’s most popular characters in her hauntingly cute style in this exclusive collaboration with Chococat and Kidrobot. The 6-inch Chococat is a little scatterbrained and a lot mixed up! Chococat by Junko Mizuno is one in a series of Sanrio characters reinterpreted by different artists.
Signing with Junko Mizuno and Release of JUNKOCAT CHOCOCAT on January 13th (6-8pm) @ Kidrobot San Franciso. The first 25 customers of the event will receive a free exclusive print by Junko.
(L-R): Kozik's and McPerson's Hello Kitty illustrations for 3 Apples / circa November 2009!
Empress Of The Underworld Hello Kitty (Released since December 2nd, 2010)
PRESS: San Francisco-based artist, Frank Kozik, teams up with Kidrobot and Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to reimagine Japan’s coolest cat. The Empress, wicked in red and flashing fangs, forked feet and devilish horns, comes with appropriately malevolent accessories – a pitchfork and a spider sidekick. She retails for $39.95 US (£36.00 UK; 40€ Europe) … [Source]
Magic Love Hello Kitty (Released since December 2nd, 2010)
PRESS: Tara McPherson remixes Sanrio’s pop icon in her ethereal, space vixen style in this exclusive collaboration with Hello Kitty and Kidrobot. Kitty is adorned in an aquamarine heartburst hoodie, stands 6- inches tall, and comes with a removable Magic Love Wand accessory. Magic Love Hello Kitty by Tara McPherson is the first in a series of Sanrio characters to be reinterpreted by different artists. Retailing for $39.95 US (£36.00 UK; 40€ Europe) … [Source]
