January 2014

Jen Musatto preview for Rotofugi

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chloeHometown hero Jen Musatto aka Them Dollz, is in full on prep mode for the Circus Posterus’ “Traveling Circus” at Rotofugi this February 15th.

Coming off her succesful December show in Stranger Factory’s project room, this emerging plush maven is making quite a name for herself. This work in progress titled “Chloe” is being assembled before the big show, and this is certain to turn heads because she has bunny ears. We all love bunny ears!

We will have more soon from Jen , so keep checking back.

Circus Posterus’ “Traveling Circus” at Rotofugi opens February 15 and runs through March 9th. Exhibiting artists include Stan Manoukian, Tim Lee, Chris Ryniak, Amanda Louise Spayd, Joe Scarano, Stephan Webb, Shing Khor, Katie Carillo, Jen Musatto, Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas, and Travis Louie.

 

 

Bag Head?

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BPxMVHBrandt Peters dropped the teaser bomb on us yesterday.

On his Facebook page, he posted this image labeled “Bag Head,” so we can tell you that Brandt has a collab coming with Mutant Vinyl Hardcore! Expect a flood of sofubi magic soon.

Watch Mahfood “Crush It”

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CrushItJim Mahfood is ready to “Crush It” at Stranger Factory this February. This preview from his “Perfect Machine” show, is a perfect example of the visual funk Mahfood is bringing to the canvas. Girls, graffiti, monsters, and color, what more do you need?

Jim Mahfood’s “Perfect Machine”  runs February 7th – March 2nd, with an opening reception on Friday, February 7th from 6 – 9 PM.

Pre Release Wandering Misfits cases are here!!!

WMexHuzzah!!! The Wandering Misfits mini series by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters from Cardboard Spaceship are getting closer and closer, but before the general release, we have a special offer coming your way!

This Wednesday, January 22 at Noon PST is your chance to get pre-release cases of Wandering Misfits with an exclusive bonus. Each case will contain 16 Misfits which yields a full set of all the sculpts + 5 additional misfits that may be a Colorway chase, but that isn’t all. With each case purchase from the Circus Posterus Store you will also get a signed exclusive Black Pull Cart Skelve, and if you order a case from Cardboard Spaceship you will get a signed exclusive Purple 4 Legged Masao. That is one huge gang of misfits waiting for you.

A full case will run for $192.

Cases will be in limited quantity, so get that clicking finger ready!

In summary –

  • Wednesday, Jan 22nd, Noon PST.
  • $192 for a full case.
  • Full Case of Wandering Misfits + signed black pull cart Skelve available at Circus Posterus Store
  • Full Case of Wandering Misfits + signed purple 4 legged Masao available at Cardboard Spaceship

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Black Widow #1

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I’m sure that everyone already knows about Phil Noto’s brilliant comics work, but just in case you happen to have just seen his paintings at Stranger Factory and nowhere else, I feel it absolutely necessary to tell you that Black Widow #1 is on shelves RIGHT NOW(well, as of last Wednesday).

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Illustrated by Noto, and written by Nathan Henry Edmondson, they manage to imbue Natasha Romanov with a rare humanity for the character.

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For us Noto fans, getting to see 22 pages of his work every few weeks is a genuine treat, but the large scale paintings he’ll be exhibiting at Stranger Factory promise to be absolutely amazing as well.

Black Widow #2 comes out next Wednesday(Jan 22), and Phil Noto’s show at Stranger Factory opens on February 7th. 

 

Tim Lee preps for Rotofugi

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TL1Tim Lee is getting ready for the Circus Posterus Chicago takeover at Rotofugi!

We love Tim and all the badass work he puts out, and it is a special treat to have him join us in the Windy City. With these in-progress images he sent along, it looks like Tim is giving a nod back to old world Chicago with tommy guns and booze.

Circus Posterus at Rotofugi opens February 15 and runs through March 9th.

Now Available- Playge Doctor Skelve: Whitey

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playge_doctor_whitieDo you want to get your hands on the newest Skelve?

Only a small handful of the Playge Doctor Skelve: Whitey by Ferg are still  available. Limited to only 66 and priced at $235, these won’t last too much longer! To purchase, please email strangerfactorysales@gmail.com.

Smells like Chris Ryniak’s Cabbagewort

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Oh, could it be? Chris Ryniak has a new figure coming up!
b7e7270e780011e3934d1294553a9b9f_8Your tired eyes don’t deceive you, because Chris Ryniak is making a new figure, titled “Cabbagewort”,  for the Circus Posterus show at Rotofugi. This one is homegrown in his own basement studio, which likely means that it’ll be a small edition showcase of his remarkable sculpting talent.

You might remember that Chris has made molds with small editions of great little creatures like Nuggleworts, Bugbites, and Fuzzlethumps. Since this is way early in the creation process, we will let this head grow a bit before we pick it, and let Chris do his gardening and such.

Below is a pile of cast Cabbagewort heads, hanging out with their Fuzzlethump and Crumbeater buddies – we can’t wait to see what Chris will be doing with them!

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Mahfood brings the Visual funk to Albuquerque

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It is a pleasure to welcome cartoonist, illustrator, muralist and all around artistic badass Jim Mahfood to the Stranger Factory 2014 schedule. Also known for his creation of  “Visual Funk”: a mix of comix art, graffiti, manga, street art, and funk culture, Jim’s style will blend perfectly with all the SF fans out there.

All month, we will bring you all kinds of previews of Jim’s “Perfect Machine” before the opening, so keep checking the blog for updates.
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Circus Posterus at Rotofugi in February!

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Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago is hosting a special group exhibit featuring the Circus Posterus family of artists, opening February 15 and running through March 9th. Exhibiting artists include Stan Manoukian, Tim Lee, Chris Ryniak, Amanda Louise Spayd, Joe Scarano, Stephan Webb, Shing Khor, Katie Carillo, Jen Musatto, Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas, Valency Genis, and Travis Louie.

For more images and information, please contact Rotofugi Gallery directly.