September 2013

Get Ready for Halloween

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Peters-pumpkinHalloween is just about six weeks away, and we want to give you plenty of time to be prepared. In the next few weeks, we will bring you goods from the Circus Posterus store that will make you well equipped for ghouls, ghosts, and misfits before the big day.

Up first, get ready to have your walls covered in Halloween flavored goodness with Brandt Peters’ Jack O’ Greeter print. Based off the original painting, this 13×19″ print comes signed and numbered out of a low edition of 30. It will look great next to a carved pumpkin or any Skelve collection.

To get this awesome print before in time for Halloween season, go right here.

 

A Trio of Terror (not really) for Monsters & Misfits III

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Before the show opens, we thought a final few glimpses or creatures from the night parade would be appropriate.

Leemace, by Stan Manoukian lives among moisturing wood in the forest and has a favored taste for squishie worms. If you see him during the parade, toss him some to eat on because he will be hungry.
SM2The blue Strops by Andrew Bell are getting restless. I wouldn’t want to cross these guys. They are pretty emotional.
abell_abell_strops-blue-MonstersMisfitsIII_26Doktor A has his Flagman ready to cheer on all the monsters and misfits of the parade as they go by, but what he doesn’t know is he is one of them too.
FlagmanWoodFloorMonsters & Misfits III opens tomorrow night!!!!!!

 

Bugbites and Pipsqueaks, landing in Japan!

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1236922_10153251190595515_1006939214_nMaking their debut at Monsters & Misfits III are Pipsqueaks and Bugbites by Amanda Louise Spayd and Chris Ryniak, so you better hide all your cookies and snacks!

Fans have been asking for minis for a while, and once again, our favourite artists have delivered! Chris and Amanda have been hard at work casting these little varmints in numerous colors, and they’ll be carrying these tiny friends to Japan as gifts for their amazing hosts and friends.

They may be making their debut in Japan but have no fear, there will be herds of them being made when they get back. We may even see some at Designer Con!

Look out for more Bugbite and Pipsqueak adventures in Japan!

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Conjoined Pink Boos for Monsters & Misfits III

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IMG_6151Now, let’s reveal the mysterious “Conjoined Pink Boos” for Monsters & Misfits III by Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas!

This colorful duo are known as sleep spirits and makers of imaginary rabbits, as you can see from what is appearing in the gorgeous fabric folds sculpted by Kathie.

Standing 11 inches tall and made of oil, acrylic, epoxy resin on cast resin, the Boos are ready for the opening on Friday. First, they’ll be making sure our sleepy travelers get over their jet lag and get proper sleep.

Halloween in Hong Kong

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GYP_halloween2013_poster07You saw hints and images on Instagram and Facebook, and now we can finally tell you the big secret. Circus Posterus founders Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas are transforming the Grand Century Mall in Hong Kong into a Halloween wonderland! We know, this is what many of ours dreams are made of!

Participants will be able to get lost in a museum of mysteries, and find the misfits lurking about! This Halloween, the misfits will be hiding at the Grand Century Place mall, ready to bring you haunting experiences and surprising presents!

This amazing undertaking will consist of:
1. Strange Exhibition – Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas,  will be exhibiting their designer toys and sketches. Through their combination of cute, playful and weird details, they show the dark side of innocence.

2. Lost in the City: The misfits will be hiding in Grand Century Place! Particiapants will be able to win a special gift by completing the tasks at specific checkpoints.

3. Surprise Present: All purchases made via electronic payment over $2000 will receive the limited premium gift designed by Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas. You do not want to miss out on this one!

4. Halloween Mobile Apps Game (19/9-31/10 , 12nn-10pm) – Search for the different scenes of Halloween using our mobile app, and receive the postcard set or food coupon designed by Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas!

5. Meet and Greet: The mysterious ghost will be hidden in Grand Century Place. Come and play hide and seek together!

I am sure we all want to go to the Grand Century Mall now right? I fear many would stay in the seasonal store all day. Hopefully we will get some pictures of the event soon, and maybe some of a rumored new edition.

 

Monsters & Misfits Monday: Fledermaus, The Bat King

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IMG_6482Before Ash gets a hold of him, we are proud to show you a rare glimpse of Fledermaus, The Bat King. 

This is a special treat because Fledermaus only appears one time a year to the living during the night parade, and it just so happens that Monsters & Misfits III coincides with the much fabled parade.

Designed by Brant Peters, all 14 inches of  Fledermaus’ acrylic and resin will take flight soon, so get a good look while you can. Notice the stern look, stitched mask, and eyes oozing with darkness. Those ears can hear you lurking around. Ash, you have your work cut out for you.

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Barnabus and Baxter!

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Can you hear the retching rumblings and eviscerating squeaks coming from Carisa Swenson’s “Barnabus and Baxter“?
1236529_641030635908656_1139875755_nWe first mentioned the Siamese bilby known as Barnabus and Baxter a few weeks ago, and now we can finally show them off in all their double glory! Continuing in the curious creatures and aberrant animals mantra, Carisa has created this astounding 15.5 inch tall doll for the show in Takayama, Japan. Dressed in dark pants and a striped sweater akin to that of a few nightmares, Carisa’s sculpt is all expression and monstrous detail.

Keep an eye or two out for them when the night parade comes to Takayama, Japan starting September 13th.
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Brandt Peters’ “The Coffin Maker” for Monsters & Misfits III

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Brandt Peters is up to his wonderful tricks and treats again for Monsters & Misfits III.
IMG_6463Using his unparallelled character design skills, Brandt has done it again with “The Coffin Maker“. Similar to the fan favorite Ink Slinger, this polka dotted cephalopod isn’t around to warm your hearts or give you a tattoo because he has a slightly different and macabre back story.

“This tentacled gentleman is the builder of coffins and is responsible for keeping their inhabitants on the inside.” – Brandt Peters

Take notice, his parade ride is a coffin, and he has the tools in hand to build any of us an eternal resting place fast and permanently. Standing 9″ tall and made of acrylic, epoxy resin, found objects, the Coffin Maker will be making many new friends when he heads to Japan for Monsters & Misfits III.

Meet Grimsley

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Grimsley2 150dpiMeet “Grimsley” by Travis Louie. We aren’t sure if he really isn’t into having his portrait painted or that is just his normal resting face, but we do know that Travis has captured every perfect expression. Continuing with a follicle theme for his exhibit “Tiny Theater of the Absurd“, Travis blends highly detailed concepts of hair with his well known creatures. Be it the pencil stache or the wispy chops, Grimsley is manicured as best he can for his portrait.

You can see all of Travis’ work along with Jean Labourdette in their Tiny Theater of the Absurd when it opens at Stranger Factory on September 6. An opening reception takes place at the gallery on the 6th with Travis in attendance.