ABOUT KAIJUMONSTER ART TOY GALLERY


KaijuMonsteR Gallery, founded in 2016 by Martijn de Zwart, is one of the leading high-end art toy and sculpture galleries in Europe with a focus on Japanese produced Sofubi works.

The gallery’s program includes important established artists such as Marmit, Target Earth, Dreamrocket, SkullHeadButt, Siccaluna, Amapro, Blobpus and Karzworks as well as such emerging notable talents as Algangu, KKfactory, Roughneck:7, Awesome Toy and SX-Toy.

KaijuMonsteR gallery continues to develop long-term relationships with artists, manufacturers, private collectors and corporations around the world, placing high end art toys in on display at many international events such as New York Comic Con, ToyConUK London, Dutch Comic Con Utrecht, Amsterdam Comic Con and Art Toy Culture Seoul.

We welcome the opportunity to work with both new and established collectors to help build their high-end art toy collections. In addition to our diverse gallery inventory we are able to consult with clients, guiding them in the sourcing, acquisition and de-accessioning process ranging from Eastern to Western high-end art toys and sculptures.

For more information about KaijuMonsteR gallery or to inquire about particular artworks please contact us at info@kaijumonster.com and we will be pleased to assist you.

Elegab シャトルゴン12期 / SHUTTLEGON ver.12 and ミサイルラス(ブルー)/MISSILERAS(blue)



Elegab シャトルゴン12期 / SHUTTLEGON ver.12 and ミサイルラス(ブルー)/MISSILERAS(blue)

http://dokurotarou.com/

Rumble Monsters: Shop Exclusive "A-A-Answer" Pink


Rumble Monsters: Shop Exclusive "A-A-Answer" Pink, available here.

Monstock Froggen with Moga Polinecia


Monstock Froggen with Moga Polinecia! What a gorgeous set!

Troy Stith Yuudoku


The first colorway of Troy Stith's Yuudoku will be on sale next Wednesday, October 3rd in the Max Toy Co shop (http://www.maxtoyco.com/Shop_home.php) for $30 each.

If you would like the background on Yuudoku, please go to Troy's website Gorillamouth.

 

Velocitron / Lulubell NYCC Booth Blog


Velocitron and lulubell will be displaying at booth 3108 and featuring awesome figures from artists and brands such as:

SHIRAHAMA
BLObPUS
Frenzy
Fuei-shokai
Ilanena
Itokin Park
LINK FACTORY
LULUBELL TOYS
refreshment
RESTORE
SUNGUTS
SICCALUNA KOBO
Velocitron
and more…

There are a lot of exclusives ,and New figures! They might have some surprises, too! I can’t wait to go to NYCC.

Regularly updated special Velocitron/Lulubell NYCC Blog: http://velulunycc.wordpress.com/
 

They are from SUNGUTS!! URANAME,TSUYAKO and BUYOBUYO for NYCC !!:

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Sunguts tsuyako
Sunguts buyobuyo

Frenzy:

Frenzy
Frenzy
Frenzy

Restore: 
RESTORE dry-head
RESTORE dry-head

CURE: Black Box Exclusive "Brain Bug Boogieman"

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The CURE: Black Box Exclusive "Brain Bug Boogieman" looks good in orange vinyl combined with clear lame attachments! I would not mind a black box hookup! It looks like a nice Cure line-up will be released at the event. I think it is about time we see the first painted Brain Bug Boogieman! Now that would be something i most definitely need in my life!


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Skull Head Butt MARS-X

Skull Head Butt MARS-X
Skull Head Butt MARS-X.. I like the new body and paintrub.

Restore Debris Japan SFB "Sol" / DTA Exclusive

Restore Debris Japan SFB "Sol" / DTA Exclusive
I very cool new Restore Debris Japan SFB "Sol" / DTA Exclusive will be dropping October 13 in DTA. I like this glow in the Dark version! I am not sure what type of special paint technique was used to get these killer results but it looks like every buyer will get a one off!
Restore Debris Japan SFB "Sol" / DTA Exclusive

Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda Misty Fog's Combat Rock

Misty Fog's Combat Rock

Giant Robot is proud to present Misty Fog’s Combat Rock, an exhibition featuring Le Merde and Kiyoka Ikeda of kaiju toy company, Gargamel.

Known for his hand sculpted figures, Le Merde has worked tirelessly on a new direction in his work. This exhibit will focus on Le Merde’s Misty Fog line of figures. New items will include: New T-shirt, New Beer Koozie, 4 new Coaster prints. 4 color art pieces and various customs of the new sculpts. Also scheduled is a new figure release.


Le Merde’s last solo appearance at GR2 was in 2009 for his Bruised, Beaten, and Blackened exhibition. He also participated in the Biennale 2: 15 years with David Horvath and Yukinori Dehara.


An opening reception for Le Merde will take place from 6:30 – 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 29th.


September 29th – October 24th 2012Reception: Saturday, Sept 29th, 6:30 – 10:00 PMGR22062 Sawtelle BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025


 


 
Misty Fog's Combat Rock Le Merde Dudes for the show
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Tokuma x M1 Go: Gameto Burning Meteor version


Tokuma x M1 Go: Gameto Burning Meteor version available right now here.

DOARAT x Secret Base: ZOZOEPROZE Sponge Bob GID


DOARAT x Secret Base: ZOZOEPROZE Exclusive "Sponge Bob GID " Bag Set. Unfortunately this set is already sold out.



Hirota Saigansho Teasing Tyranno-Ju

Hirota Saigansho Tyranno-ju

Hirota Saigansho Teasing Tyranno-Ju. No info on release date and pricing yet.

PAUL KAIJU x TAG Pollen Kaiser Black Edition

PAUL KAIJU x TAG Pollen Kaiser Black Edition
Toy Art Gallery announces Black edition Pollen Kaiser! 


“Release Date: Wed. Sept. 26th at 12PM PST 
Toy Art Gallery is proud to present POLLEN KAISER, the very first production collaboration between Toy Art Gallery and the legendary Paul Kaiju! The Black Edition is a beautiful emulation of PK’s signature palette and technique, with metallic gold and blue sprays over black vinyl with red and yellow highlights.

POLLEN KAISER is designed and sculpted by Paul Kaiju and produced by Toy Art Gallery.  He stands over 10” tall and features articulation at the shoulders, waist, and arms. He also includes a 3 piece, 12” tall staff accessory and a red doll eye.” 

More info at Toy Art Gallery!

 
 + INFO:
http://shop.toyartgallery.com
http://www.toyartgallery.com
http://paulkaiju.com/blog

Skinner's Ultrus Bog "Black Earth Scalded Magma Soul"

Skinner's Ultrus Bog "Black Earth Scalded Magma Soul"
Sorry guys, thought I had posted this info before but I didn't^^ Lulubell will be releasing Skinner's Ultrus Bog "Black Earth Scalded Magma Soul" Version on Monday, October 1st at 1pm Pacific HERE. Designed by Skinner, Sculpted by Shikaruna and produced by Lulubell. $85 + Shipping. 
Skinner's Ultrus Bog "Black Earth Scalded Magma Soul"

Splurrt X Leucotomy : "THE TEXAS CHAINSAW CADAVER KID"

Le Merde X Kiyoka Ikeda Misty Fog Tango Tomorrow, 9PM UK time @ www.leucotomy.co.uk (website not yet live)

ZZ PRODUCTION - ZZ BBQ

ZZ PRODUCTION - ZZ BBQ

Le Merde X Kiyoka Ikeda Misty Fog Tango

Le Merde X Kiyoka Ikeda Misty Fog Tango
Le Merde X Kiyoka Ikeda Misty Fog Tango an friends. I look forward to seeing these painted!

Interview: Brian Mahony, Creator of GUUMON


Sketching and concept art, sculpture, engineering, painting, multi-media, package design and marketing. Brian, creator of GUUMON Vinyl Labs combines them all to produce a usable object that taps the imagination of a lot of kaiju addicts including me.

I first met him in Amsterdam a few months back while he was curator for the Nederland Monster Jam kaiju show (Kaijumonster coverage, here) hosted by Concrete Image store. The show was a huge success and I own Brian big time for taking a giant risk organizing the first ever kaiju event in the Netherlands. Not only did we have a blast in and around the gallery, most pieces sold out fast and we got to talk to a lot of friendly Dutch Kaiju collectors. GOOD TIMES!


A few months passed and it is about time we did an interview.

What does your studio look like? 

Brian: I have two studios that make up GUUMON Vinyl Labs. One in Massachusetts and one in New York state. The Massachusetts studio is smaller, for sculpting and short runs of about 5 - 30. The NY studio is outfitted with three airbrush stations so other makers and artists and I can work together on projects simultaneously. There I can do much larger runs, experiment with new colorways, one-offs and customs etc. Some of the best work I've been able to do has been up there. 
  
GUUMON: NYCC DAIGOMI
GUUMON: NYCC DAIGOMI
Do you do all your own sculpts? 

Brian: Yep, I do all my own sculpts, using various materials and methods. There's usually a lot of production going down at the labs. A new figure is being produced at the moment in Japan. His name is BANGAGON and he's a super badass samurai-ish cat-like kaiju with tusks. He has a sidekick (who is also a badass), a clam figure named Dirty Bit. They will be sold as a set.

GUUMON: BANGAGON
GUUMON: BANGAGON
When designing and sculpting toys, where do you draw your inspiration from? 

Brian: I'm mostly inspired by many aspects of Japanese culture, all types of toy design, cats, and designers from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. I'm also heavily influenced by other kaiju makers like BLObPUS, Plaseebo, Mark Nagata, Paul Kaiju, Gargamel, and others. Collaborating with other people on projects, where both people can get some something out of the collaboration,is inspiring. 

Who are your favorite artists? 

Brian: Go Nagai, Takashi Murakami, Perry Farrell, Deadmau5, Akira Kurosawa Frank Stella, Gerrit Rietveld, MCA, Prince, James Rosenquist, and of course all of the designers mentioned above. 

I heard your latest sculpt is quite different in style that you usually produce, what's going on with that? 

Brian: Bangagon and Dirty Bit were inspired by a lot of things really, but mostly while I was in Japan last, I was spending time in Atami on the coast. The beaches, the people, the food, everything was just killer. While there, I was inspired by some of the stray cats I met, and how badass they were. More of the actual story, and inspiration for that duo, will be coming out for the release but that is still yet to be determined.They are more character-based, likeable kaiju, whereas Daigomi was kind of like that abstract kaiju that only a mother could love. 

When people hear "GUUMON", what do you want them to think? 

Brian: Well, I just want people to think "that's interesting." Some of my designs are meant to be customized, so I do want people be inspired enough to create something new with one of my pieces as a base. I also hope people might like the figures for just what they are. 

How crazy has it been getting ready for NYCC, hows it going? 

Brian: Well yeah, it's been kinda hectic, but the work I'm doing for it has been rewarding. Like working with Paul Bas from A Thing of Evil has been great. He is an inspiring guy who's all about the toy. I'm stoked to be collaborating with some super talented people like Skinner, Lash, Todd Robertson and Will Long at the moment. Some of these collaborations will appear in the Monster Island booth. I'm also looking forward to seeing a custom Daigomi by Jon at Rampage Toys that is currently in the works. 

Titanium OOZE daigomi GID
Titanium OOZE daigomi GID


What advice do you have for up-and-coming toy artists? 

Brian: Don't do anything like I did....ha ha, I would say "Just do it." If you have the idea to make or design anything, I encourage people to take a risk to do something they are passionate about. 

A true Kaijumonster exclusive? 

Brian: Well yeah, I'd like to work something out for possibly a short run. Something just for your fans. I do have something in mind; I'd like to send you some pics and see what you think.... let me know if you're down with that. 

What can the Kaijumonster readers expect from GUUMON in 2012 and 2013? 

Brian: Well I've got 3 or 4 shows in the works, a bunch of customs I'm doing for other people, and besides the Bangagon and Dirty Bit figures I've got about 3 other sculpts almost ready for production. I'm also working on perfecting some new colorways like the "GUUMON Titanium" paint scheme (below on a bootleg Kaws figure) using Monster Kolor paints. I'll have to let you know how all those things are coming out as they happen.

GUUMON Titanium Kaws x Pushead

GUUMON Titanium Kaws x Pushead

Secret Base: OEKAKI DOG art direction by TTT(GANJI)


Secret Base: OEKAKI DOG art direction by TTT(GANJI) dropping in the Sectret base shop today!

Bullmark Ultraman Kaiju TVC EARTHTRON

 
Bullmark Ultraman Kaiju TVC EARTHTRON, SICK!

Bob Conge Plaseebo at Phillips Gallery

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After introducing us with "The Night Gamer Misfit" which will debut at Bob Conge's one man show this month at the Phillips Gallery in Rochester N Y., you can see and read about it here, today Bob decided it was time to show us some more!!


""THE TOY AS ART" would be a befitting phrase to describe the arena my recent work inhabits. These are pieces inspired by the vivid memories of a fervent belief in the likes of Santa and Frankenstein, the tragic loss of that vibrant reality and on occasion my revulsion with the reality of today. My pieces find expression in the form of small sculptural figures in vinyl or resin and large folio limited edition prints." Bob Conge

Check out the pictures below! Conge's baby's are bad-ass! Showing us once again why he is America's number one toy-art builder! One little downside on these.. You need some deep pockets! Remember you are not buying a toy. You are buying a one of a kind hand build and painted Art toy by Bob Conge. Whether you are toy nut or art nut, every self respecting collector should have a Plaseebo piece in his or her collection.

Also keep you eye out for Plaseebo's webshop, here. Bob will eventually take care of you even if you pockets aren't deep enough to buy a 1-off art piece by his hand. Limited more affordable regular runs of some of his toys pop up in his webshope every now and then. 

Sign up for the Plaseebo NEWS noti­fier and receive updates on new fig­ure release dates and lim­ited edi­tion offerings, here.


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"Zombie Night Gamer" with exposed brain and belly bag filled with slime and GID guts.
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"Zombie Night Gamer" with LED brain
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"Skulloctopus Slug" ( New larger body and arms sculpt in translucent roto-cast resin)
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"Skulloctopus Slug" with LED unit on
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"Alien Night Gamer" mash up
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"Alien Night Gamer" with LED unit on