May 2012

Brandt Peters x FERG No. 7 [Drifter] Shipping End of May

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The second flyer for Brandt Peters x FERG’s next Trouble Boy has been revealed which can only mean one thing: a release date! Tomenosuke’s toy wrangler, Shinji Nakako, has just announced that production on No. 7 [DRIFTER] is wrapping up around May 25th and will be shipping to Japan immediately after. So we’re looking at a mid-June exit.

… Be still, my trigger finger.

More details to come closer to the release date. In the meantime, enjoy the BP sketch that started it all, and a lovely snap of the sweet, cold hardware that No. 7 will be packing (the suppressor is removable!). Pew pew, mthrfckr!!!

Sneak Peeks from KO & CMR for Spectrum 5.18

We have some fresh tasters from Kathie Olivas and Chris Ryniak for everyone heading out to Spectrum next weekend in Kansas City (damn, this came up fast!). First up is a Calliope Jackalope hand paint from Kathie: the first-ever to be revealed! This little lady is one of the resin prototypes (it will also be sofubi), which we’ll see more widely released later this year. I’ve always been a sucker for those floppy ears and big eyes … and now they’re throwing broken antlers into the mix … can’t. handle. iiiiiit. (Kind of curious about the painting in behind, as well; here’s hoping KO’s been slingin’ some fresh paint!)

And please accept our apologies in advance if you’re swarmed by fruit flies while visiting the booth; Ryniak is bringing along some Rotten Banana Mini Crumbeaters, whose siren song of sweet stink is sure to create a buzz.

Sounds like a blast, really. Spectrum Fantastic Art Live kicks of May 18-20 at the Kansas City Convention Centre in  lovely Kansas City, MO. Party’s in Bartle Hall; the CP booth is #919, right near the main stage. Brandt Peters, Archer Dougherty and Travis Louie will also be attending.

 

Doktor A’s Chester Runcorn “Mourning Edition” Drops This Sunday

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Releasing this Sunday via Doktor A’s Spookypopshop is the next iteration of his dapper tripedal fella, Chester Runcorn. The “Mourning” (or “Stout”) edition features regal silver and purple accents and is available through Doktor A exclusively. Edition size is 120, price tag is around $70 (£45). Like all Runcorn releases, he’s 6 inches of stately vinyl and comes in lovely flock-lined presentation box.

Nathan Spoor’s ‘Suggestivism’ at Bold Hype Gallery 5.10

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Opening this Thursday at Bold Hype in NYC is Suggestivism, a large group show curated by artist Nathan Spoor.

Forty artists are participating in the exhibition, including Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas, as well as familiar faces Chet Zar, Dan May, Nathan Ota, Sas & Colin Christian, Annie Owens, Jason Limon and dozens more.

The concept of Suggestivism, says Spoor, does not center around claiming a title for giving any movement a name, but for introducing a common creative thread amongst several disparate and unique voices within the modern art world.

The full artist list and show preview can be viewed here. Opening reception Thursday, May 10th, from 6-9pm. Show runs through June 30th!

Chris Ryniak’s Custom Critters for Spectrum 5.18

Kicking off the Spectrum hype is none other than lord of the critter himself, Mr. Chris Ryniak, who’s bringing a small army of minions with him to crawl about the CP booth (#919).

These are not only small in size, but also small in quantity:  we’re talking six Mini Bubbleguts, six Mini Crumbeaters and six regular-sized Crumbeaters — two handfuls, essentially. And apparently they all look really good as a set *wink* *nudge* *honk*.

And yes, that is a decapitated Crumbeater that you see below … can you guess which one he is in the top photo? ;)

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live opens May 18th through the 20th at the Kansas City Convention Center (Bartle Hall). Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Travis Louie and Archer Dougherty will also be there for the party.

Circus Posterus Gears Up For Spectrum!!!

Spectrum Fantastic Art is celebrating its first-ever convention later this month in Kansas City and the Circus is hitting the road to scope out the action!

Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Chris Ryniak, Archer Dougherty and Travis Louie will be hanging out at the CP booth (#919), right near the main stage area (don’t get any ideas, guys). Like most Cons, they’ll probably have a little bit of everything on hand … and like most Cons, it’ll disappear in a flash so shuffle to their booth quick-like!

Sneak peeks and WIP shots to come. Spectrum Fantastic Art Live kicks off May 18th through the 20th in the Bartle Hall in the Kansas City Convention Center. Directions, membership info, exhibitor list and all that jazz can be found here.

Recap: The Missing Elements + Preview Info!

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Stranger Factory celebrated the opening of Ragnar and Scott Tolleson’s The Missing Elements this past First Friday, and we have some lovely event snaps on hand for everyone who could only attend in spirit!

Sexy, strange and psychedelic, The Missing Elements is a trip back to the era of the golden oldies, albeit through some sort of dimensional tear. It’s pretty awesome.

In regards to all that preview jazz, mailing listers should have already received the email (subscribe via the form here). You’ll have the remainder of the weekend to shop the artworks. The preview can also be viewed HERE.

The request period opens Monday, May 7th (tomorrow!!), at noon PST. Orders will ONLY be taken via email at strangerfactorysales [at] gmail.com

No phone requests! If you have a question, you’re welcome to call the gallery BEFORE noon: (505) 508-3049.

All other instructions are outlined on the preview page — read carefully to avoid disappointment. Good luck, gang; enjoy the perdy picture show below!

Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters Featured in Laminate’s Most Wanted 4!

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Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters are featured the newest issue of Laminate Magazine, hitting the presses this June! For Most Wanted 4, the dynamic duo sit down for an interview and will also have their own limited edition signed cover (ed. of 50). Signed covers from Ray Caesar, Brian M. Viveros and Tara McPherson will also be available.

And if that wasn’t sweet enough, readers will also have their pick of a free, limited edition signed print from either Leslie Ditto, Allison Sommers, Richey Beckett, Marco Mazzoni or Nathan Ota … just use the coupon code upon checkout.

This issue brings some serious heat with a ton of established and emerging names from the scene. The full list includes Ray Caesar, Mark Ryden, Tara McPherson, Brian M. Viveros, Victor Castillo, Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas, Scott Musgrove, Russ Mills, Richey Beckett, Paul Barnes, Leslie Ditto, Kent Williams, Nathan Ota, Brian Despain, Philippe Starck, Luke Chueh, Kid Zoom, Rhys Cooper, Mari Inukai, Allison Sommers, K-Guy, Brandi Milne, Marco Mazzoni, Skinner, Diego Fernandez, Lady Aiko, Femke Hiemstra, Arkiv Vilmansa, Meggs and Mojok.

Full details about next month’s issue are available via the Laminate site and their online shop!

 

Doktor A & The Curse of Bella DeLamere

Remember this lovely femme? It’s been just over a year since Doktor A and Arts Unknown announced the pre-order of Bella DeLamere, an 8-inch Victorian steampunk bombshell who was expected to release last fall/winter.

Well, not all toy releases go accordingly to plan, and according to Dok, everything that could have gone wrong went wrong: several digital sculpting attempts were trashed, two physical sculpts were rejected … there was even a studio flood.

Fast forward through the migraines and hair loss and the duo finally have a prototype that is capable of being produced. She also scored some weapons upgrades and also has a ‘secret tucked away somewhere.’

… Have fun going in search of ;)

Bella is anticipated (curse allowing) to hit retailers by the end of August.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In other Bella news: Doktor A’s final iteration of the DeLamere Mechtorian badge releases via the Spookypopshop tomorrow, May 5th. ‘Mourning’ is an edition of 100, comes signed, bagged, boarded, numbered … she comes packing, in other words, and for only 10 bucks. They’ll release in waves throughout the day tomorrow to accommodate the different time zones. Good luck!