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The most highly anticipated release by Marka27 is being pushed back to FEB 19th.
Due to a high demand for the minigods in the ASIA and UK market Bic Plastics and
Marka27 have pushed back the release date till February 19th, 2011 to ensure the best quality minigods and guarantee enough Asia minigods to go around. Please help us spread the word and inform people of this new release date. The new minigods are now two years in the making and we are almost there! Thank you all for your patience and support! We look forward to an amazing release!
It's here!!! the massive 20" D.I.Y Giant Buddy will be available for the first time at Designer-Con THIS SATURDAY, Nov 20 10am- 5:30pm at the Bic Plastics Booth #316. Giant Buddy comes in solid white and solid black, ready to be customized!! You may have seen it listed for $199 retail, but buy it at DCon for a special price of $160!
from Ritzy: "During my signing I'll be selling my 5pack of postcards for $5. If you say BAZINGA you can get 2 - 5pack of postcards for $8. Each pack has 5 designs and is printed on 100% FSC certified recycled stock. 10% of all sales will go to our KIVA.org account."
GRAND OPENING RECEPTION:
March 6th, 8pm - Midnight
Food Sampling by Elephant Steps and Friends
Each floor will have 10-30 “Showcased artists” who will activate the space with murals and installations, helping to set the mood for their region. In addition to the showcased artists we will have an additional 50-100 region specific artists exhibited on each floor. The show will run up for a month. During the month there will be musical and visual performances, lectures, and more. Also we will feature various art related groups and non-profits, helping to promote their mission and inspire ongoing conversations about the New Brow art world in DC and beyond.
2.0 USB connector
Congratulations on the third Mini-Gods figure design. For those that might be unfamiliar with the Minigods concept, can you give us a quick overview of the concept and the inspirations behind the project ?
M27: The "minigods" are designer vinyl speakers. I call them indigenous urban vinyl because my inspiration comes from ancient cultures, like the Aztecs, Mayan, African, Asian, and many others. (g.o.d.s) is an acronym for Givers. Of. Divine. Sound. They are a fusion of ancient and street/pop culture.
Most ancient cultures have music as a major component of their lives. Music is used for
celebration, ceremonies, and rituals. I think of a minigod as a personal toy that a collector can control by choosing what music to play and what vibe they’re feeling at that moment. Minigods are a great way to express yourself through visual and audio.
How did you choose Japan as the inspiration for the MG3 design ?
M27: The Japan minigod is based on Japanese aesthetics, a combination of ninja and taiko drums which are of Chinese origin but I really liked the Japanese taiko modern drums. The large shapes on the MG3 head are shaped like the taiko drums.
With each iteration, you've upgraded the tech in the Minigods. This new figure is the first mini-god to feature not one but two speakers. MG3 also has an increased choice of both audio (USB 2.0 + mini-jack) and power connections (lithium ion rechargeable battery + AC adaptor). Have you now reached your goals in terms of usability and audio performance ?
M27: I would say we are really pleased with the Japan minigod. I think that it's a lot more challenging to meet your goals when you’re making such a small run of toys with function. All factories and suppliers have minimum requirements and for us it's been a long journey getting to the level of quality we have achieved with the latest MG3 Japan. Also the minigods are now being produced by Bic Plastics and they are known for their high standards and quality control.
Today, we're looking at the MG3 Japan Ninja edition, how many additional versions can collectors look forward to ?
M27: Ha! there’s no fun in giving up all the goods. Folks are gonna have to wait and see.
Rumor has it that you have lined up a high-profile artist crossover for MG3. Can you give us a hint or better yet, reveal the guest artist?
M27: O.K here is a hint for all you old school vinyl heads out there. I’m collaborating with an amazing talent from Hong Kong. He was the first to make a vinyl toy with a working speaker.
From the jump the Minigods project has been planned as a trio of designs. Now that MG3 is almost here, are you thinking about expanding the full-size line ?
M27: We will continue to make minigods as long as people continue to enjoy them. I also have something "HUGE" in the works and all I can say is, "Special things come in a small package". Thanks V.P for all the support, from the first Brazil minigod till now.
Standing at 8inches tall, this half-dead/ half- alive Mexican Luchador was a lot of fun to work on. This cabron comes with a fabric cape and some serious attitude, so don't piss him off! Limited at 150 pieces, "Half-Dead Buddy" will be displayed at the Bic Plastics Booth (No. 2866) at New York Toy Fair 2010 next week February 14-17, 2010 (Sunday – Wednesday) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and will be released at the upcoming Buddy Custom Shows in Los Angeles (March 27th) and New York (April 9th).
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