DKE Toys and AdFunture present the Custom Yoka Show

Hey all,

The Yoka Tour continues...

Following up the premiere of the Custom Yoka Show in November at DesignerCon, the show is making it’s SECOND stop at Black Maria Gallery in Los Angeles.

AdFunture provided their 3” blank Yoka panda bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 20 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Pieces range from $25 to $800 and will be available for purchase through Black Maria Gallery.

The Custom Yoka Show is meant to coincide with the release of Yoka Series One, a blind boxed collectible figurine that is now available. http://www.adfuntureworkshop.com/feature_show.php?ft_id=42

Premiere gallery exhibition February 18-23, 2010
Opening Reception Thursday, February 18, 7:00 - 10:30pm
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd.,
Los Angeles CA
323.660.9393

More gallery dates are coming! There are 3 gallery commitments so far!

You can check out my custom, Dr. Starves, below.


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Boris T-Shirts For Sale


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Hey all,

Boris T-shirts are ready to clothe your torso!

Seasonal Gun Metal on Black!

Makes a great gift....

And for orders of two shirts or more, the buyer will receive an original Boris sketch as a stocking stuffer.


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6 oz. 100% Cotton Tubular Jersey.
Double-needle bottom hem and sleeves.
Shoulder-to-shoulder tape.
Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage.
Body Width: S=18", M=20", L=22", XL=24"

Shirts are SOLD OUT.
New colors coming soon...

And I've reopened the
  • NEH SHOPPE
    • Stay tuned for new merch in upcoming months.

    Munnyster

    Here's a commissioned custom Munny I just completed.
    Red Mun! Red Mun!











    Star Wars Galaxy 5 Announced


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    A year after the previous set, Topps will release Star Wars Galaxy 5. The new set will feature new base card artwork, sketch cards, foil cards, the art of Star Wars Celebration and more.


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    I'm excited to announce that I'll have a card in the base set and I'll be doing a yet undecided amount of die cut sketch cards. I don't think I'm allowed to talk about the subject matter of the card yet but I'll give you a hint: it involves a creature and the Galactic Empire.

    That was terrible, I know.

    I'll post the art as soon as Topps okays it.

    Star Wars Galaxy 5 is set to be released in February, 2010.

    And here's the interview I did for Star Wars Galaxy 4 in case you missed it:
  • SW4 Interview

    • Designer Con Photos


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    Boris plush prototype by Tina Rodas. www.hitree.com
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    Boris Bronze Sculpture. Available for pre-order for $100. Contact: www.U1ToyArts.com
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    Signing 1pm to 2pm
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    Dr. Starves, my custom Yoka
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    Photo: Dave Yeh
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    Munny sketch for www.apex-z.com
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    Joe Ledbetter and I sporting each other's shirts
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    Working on the Designer Con Live Painting (not live and after after closing)
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    UPDATE:

    And here are a few canvas sketches I did:


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    It's Designer Con Eve!!!



    'Twas the day before D.Con and all through the house...

    Tomorrow, Saturday, November the 21st, DesignerCon will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center from 10am to 5pm.

    "Join the fun as the show covers all the different aspects of "design" and art. From collectible toys, custom figures, designer apparel & some of the best urban, underground and pop art, the DesignerCon show has something for everyone."

    U1 Toy Arts will occupy booth #68. They will have Boris vinyl figures, t-shirts (an original design and a rare design) prints, and posters for sale and will be taking pre-orders for a Bronze Boris. In addition to those items, there is going to be a very cool surprise prototype.

    Also, I will be signing at U1 Toy Arts from 1pm to 3pm.

    I think this is going to be better than Christmas!
    I hope to see you there!

    For more information click here.

    Boris T-Shirts Have Arrived

    I just received the first of the Boris T-Shirts. They will be for sale at Designer Con this Sat., November 21st @ the U1 Toy Arts booth. The convention opens at 10am and closes
    at 5pm.


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    There is the design you see above and an limited mystery alternate design.

    Boris Signing and Sketches @ De Korner 10.24.09

    Here are some of the photos from the De Korner signing from 10.24.09.

    You can see more photos over at De Korner's facebook page: here


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    Boris hoodie!


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    Super D Boris


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    Thomas Han and I did a custom Mad L. He did the front...


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    ...I did the back.


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    If you look closely, you'll notice the ears are Pacmen eating pellets all the way to the cheek.

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    Boris Poster


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    Thanks to everyone, who came out! I had a great time. And thanks to everyone at De Korner for being so accommodating.

    It's The Great Boris, Charlie Brown

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    Here's my Halloween costume from this year. Yep, I was Boris. The costume consisted of a purple hoodie, which was sewn with great skill and love by

    Jillian Seaman

    (Thanks again, Jill.), an eggplant and black striped shirt, a black domino mask, a dab of black face paint and a desire for mischief. The patterns for the costume were saved so you can leave requests for your own Boris hoodie in the comments.

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    Mickey Rourke and I. We're pitching a sitcom called "Mickey and Boris" to NBC next week.