I Heart Cool Stuff

I barely played GoW pt. 1, this was due to the fact that I get self-conscious playing shooters in front of my Mr. I don’t know why, so don’t ask me. It’s not like he makes fun of me, I just love being great at things and refuse to let people see me when I suck at things. I’m looking forward to Pt. 2, check out the trailer after the jump.

I mentioned that I met Buff Monster himself this weekend. The man was quite chill and his manager hooked me up with some stickers. I only have 2 sets to give away. This includes, the black Buff Monster sticker, the pair of Buff Monsters and an Ice Cream Buff Monster postcard from the show. I love stickers and I hope you do too… If you want a chance to get these for yourself leave a comment below. Please use the most accessible email address so I can contact you for your snail-mail addy. Comments close this Saturday [Feb. 23rd, 2008] at 11:59pm so they can be packaged and send out Sunday. Good Luck!!

♥ Saki ♥

I had the pleasure of attending the Mindstyle release party on Sunday where Buff Monster unleashed his white and pink 8″ Buff Monster. I got to the show a little late because I met up with my family to eat strawberry parfaits at Hiroko’s Place. I really recommend this restaurant (located on Thompson and Spring). When we arrived to Toy Tokyo’s Showroom, Sket was outside (he also dropped his 8″ Oreo Ripple which I LOVE!!) waiting for a cab I think. We caught up, since we haven’t been able to talk online for a while. I’m in school and he’s super busy with his works, so aim is not catering to the communication needs these days. It was great seeing him, since I hadn’t seen him in person since his show at MPH. Before we said goodbye he warned Buff was trying to get out of the place so I should hurry if I planned on getting a sketch.

When I got upstairs, the first thing I was mezmerized with was the main wall. It was taken up by a 6′ long Buff Monster face. I loved it. Buff’s manager, whose name I didn’t catch, asked how much we were willing to pay for the wall. $10,000? Sure, why not? If I had the money, I’d get all my favorite artists to do an exclusive work on all the walls in my home. Oh if only. Anyway, I spoke to Buff’s manager and explained that I love to collect souls and I really wanted to include Buff in my book. He looked through it, and then said he’d get Buff to sign his name. When Buff stepped out, I got all giddy and chatted with him for a bit. I think he was aware that I’m a fan of his works. He went against his manager’s request and drew a Buff Monster in my book, with WINGS!! I love it. I’m so happy that he didn’t just sign his name. Then we got hooked up with some stickers, chatted a bit more, and left. Hit the jump to see a couple more pics. (more…)

Last night, Zune-arts posted a new video, brought to us from Friends With You. Turns out, Friends With You, was here this weekend. I knew they would be in NYC and I remember having read that they’d be at Yoyamart, and yet, I FORGOT!! I feel so foolish, especially since I love their pieces. The colors are so vibrants and they deliver such a great and important message. Play the video and check out their puppetry skills. How I wish I didn’t forget about the Yoyamart party, and I also wish I remembered about Toy Fair, David Horvath was in town too! Now I need to wait until Comic Con. Blah!

Wanted, originally uploaded by gamerscoreblog.

Everyone (as in- most of the sites I visit) had covered the GTA IV Wanted posters, so I didn’t want to post what was already out there. One of my contacts [gamerscoreblog] posted this photo of the viral marketing held by a person who has a very similar features to our suspect… hmm…

If I’m not mistaken, she works for Microsoft, so I enjoy looking at her photostream all the time because she shows me the ins-and-outs of what’s behind the company. Check her photostream, add her, be contacts.

I am a huge fan of Mad’s Mad*Ls, so much so that when we (Mad and I) finally met up, he sketched a couple Mad*Ls in my book. The design is very clean, fresh and spunky and it leaves the canvas open for plenty of designs. Well, an ebay member [picsandparts214] has just posted his Huck Gee Mad*L design. Check image above. The Mad*L measures 20″ and was part of a Mad*L custom show. Be prepared to drop some major dinero on it though, as the starting bid is $4,000.00!! Uh, Huck I love your designs, but this means no food for half a year!!!

I apologize for not posting this information much sooner, but I thought the show was going to be last night, which is the only reason my Mr. and I left the house, and it turns out- it’s tonight. Buff Monster is going to be at Toy Tokyo’s Showroom to release an exclusive and limited 8″ white and pink buff monster [pictured above]. I’m always excited when West Coast artists come to the East, so I’m definitely going to be there. In addition to the release of Buff Monster, Toy Tokyo will also be releasing Sket-One’s Oreo Ripple (covered in black flock and accompanied by an assortment of 8 eyes). I’m not sure whether I want to purchase these pieces yet, I am really digging the Oreo Ripple, but we’ll see how things work out. If you’re int he city tonight, the signing will be from 7-11pm at The Showroom, located on the corner of 7th Street/2nd Ave. Hope to see you there.

Tokidoki - SaboChan (Cactus Friends), originally uploaded by p!ng.

I’ve decided to start a new section. Flickr Friday: I ♥ Toys Edition. I realized that I’m an admin for the I Heart Toys Group on flick, and I really should be showing off the awesome shots that people contribute to the pool more often. Here is my first pick, and I think it’s fitting to a post-Valentine’s Day photo, and well, Tokidoki and HUGS always rule. If you have flickr, feel free to follow the link and post a comment.

P!ng, tends to share many GREAT photos. Enjoy. ^_^

Personally, I’m into music that most would clasify as “indie” and “alternative.” But, there are a couple black sheeps in my Zune [no pun intended] that include hip-hop and R&B. Kanye West happens to be one of those. I really like his music, and I do recall writing about Stronger [aka Daft Punk's- Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger]. I loved the collaboration of Daft Punk’s background with Kanye’s spin. He’s ready to go on a “Glow-in-the-Dark Tour” which include those kick ass shades, and I WANT THEM SO BAD!!! Someone out there in the world, if you happen to attend one of the functions, get me those shiny glasses, please.

Captain Kirk Munny, originally uploaded by zomBdog.

Did someone know Captain Kirk shrunk to Munny size? No? Well, here he is. I must admit that I am not a Star Trek fan, though I’ve watched an episode or two in my day.

I am however, a munny fiend. Seeing Captain Kirk in this shape is quite fitting, don’t you agree? Click the link to see more photos from the artist.