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Closer Look : Dunny Dunnibal by ilovedust

September 25, 2013 Closer Look / MPH NewsLeave a comment

In anticipation for tomorrow’s release of the Dunnibal Dunny by ilovedust I thought it prudent to take a closer look at one of the most intricately printed Dunnies this year. Dunnibal is the latest 8 inch Dunny figure by English design studio ilovedust (previous 8 inch designs include Zulu …

Brian Butler in Boston’s Weekly Dig

May 8, 2013 Closer Look / MPH ExhibitsLeave a comment

Brian Butler, a participant in our Hanna-Barbarians show, which will be on exhibit until May 17, was recently featured in Boston’s Weekly Dig for his upcoming show, Infinite Scroll in Cambridge, MA at Blanc Gallery. The show is a collaboration with Cody DeFranco and the title is a reference to …

Camilla d’Errico’s WIP Android

February 12, 2013 Closer Look2 Comments

Android WIP Camilla d’Errico, contributing artist to the Fonzo Love NY show, shared images of an Android she’s been working on. She also gave us a look at her workspace during the process of painting. Hmm… I spot the Android and a Dunny too…! (Above images from the artist’s Instagram) …

tokidoki tattoos

January 22, 2013 Closer LookOne Comment

Today was Tattoo Tuesday for tokidoki, which means we get to check out a bunch of tokidoki-inspired tattoos! Here are some of my favorites, but you can see more tokidoki characters on skin on the tokidoki Facebook page. Remember when we posted about tokidoki’s Unicorno x Sharpie contest? Well, the …

Flamingo by Felt Mistress

January 21, 2013 Closer LookLeave a comment

This hand-sewn flamingo is one of the latest pieces from textile artist Felt Mistress. I’ve been adoring the images she’s posted online recently of this commissioned work and wanted to share them here. I am not sure who this creature is for, but it is a masterpiece of her craftsmanship! …

Oliver Hibert

July 31, 2012 Art Shows / Closer LookLeave a comment

Remember Milton, a character by Oliver Hibert, which mph had as an exclusive pre-release at NYCC 2011? I certainly do and I am a super fan of this figure. Recently I wanted to catch up on what is happening with this artist and it looks like he’s been busy! …

Shawnimals New Ninja :: Animal Spirit Ninja

July 31, 2012 Closer LookLeave a comment

Legend tells of a feral, kibble-loving ninja roaming wild just inside the dense walls of the Dark Forest. Animal Spirit howls and growls ferociously each and every night. Evil? Definitely not, yet outside of being a disciple of Sprout Ninja its animalistic intentions aren’t fully known. – from Shawnimals.com I …

Closer Look : Squadt fr0g s002 and K11 SPOT

July 17, 2012 Closer LookLeave a comment

We’re going to take a closer look at one of the newer Squadt figures by Ferg and ThreeZero. The Squadt : fr0g s002 and K11 SPOT is the retail edition of the fr0g line of SCUBA equipped Squadts. The set consists of 1 fr0g figure and 1 k11 SPOT both decked …

Dunny 2012 Series

June 12, 2012 Closer LookLeave a comment

Now that the Dunny 2012 series has been revealed and is dropping June 21, how are people feeling about this new series? My favorites so far are Junko Mizuno’s Dunny, especially with the long, flowing hair – both colorways strike my fancy. I also love the Scribe giraffe character Dunny. …

Scribe’s Bumblesharks for “Intrinsic Value”

May 14, 2012 Closer Look / MPH ExhibitsLeave a comment

Just in case these didn’t cross your path as you scanned the social media and blogosphere… Scribe will have these new Bumbleshark figures available at his solo show Intrinsic Value at mph OPENING THIS FRIDAY (5/18) at 6pm at mph! I am stoked for this show. And in case you …