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Q&A with Artist Camille Rose Garcia for Today’s Vultura Macabra Drop!
July 26, 2022
In honor of today’s drop of the limited-edition Vultura Macabra 14" Art Figure by Camille Rose Garcia, in exclusive Moldy Mint, we spoke with the creator about her art and the history that lead to her this point in time. Order now at Kidrobot.com.
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A Q&A with DeerCat & Friends™ Creator Amber Aki Huang
June 17, 2022
To go along with today’s drop of the Kidrobot.com exclusive DeerCat & Friends 7” Vinyl Art Figure (in an adorable panda-themed colorway), we spoke to the creator, Amber Aki Huang (akiart.org),a visual development creative director at Reddit. Aki mainly works in character design and visual development for pre-development and production for animated feature films and television shows. Her clients include DreamWorks, Netflix, Supercell Games, GUND, SpinMaster Inc., and more.Aki is strongly motivated by stories and projects made with heart. When she isn’t drawing, she can be found playing with her cat Yuki or fiddling with her laser cutter.
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Celebrate the Wonderful Life of Warhol with Kidrobot
February 22, 2022
35 years ago, the most influential artist of a generation was taken from us too soon. We are proud to have been blessed with the opportunity to work with The Andy Warhol Foundation on our mission to preserve the arts and help bring unique and amazing artwork to the forefront, while also honoring the legacy of Andy Warhol and his influence on the art world that can still be felt to this very day.
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Quiccs x Add Fuel TEQ63 Limited-Edition 6” Figure Drops Now at Kidrobot.com
February 15, 2022
The Quiccs x Add Fuel TEQ63 limited-edition 6” figure features a blue and white colorway with a faux fur trim hoodie and interchangeable arms.
The illustrator, toy designer and graffiti artist Quiccs is inspired by a love of Japanese robot culture and hip-hop, and has a vibrant street-art style that is instantly recognizable. Kidrobot has collaborated with Quiccs on many projects in the past, such as the Kidrobot-exclusive TEQ63 Figures, Ukami x Hitsuji Art Figure by Quiccs, HELLBOTS MEGATEQ, and many more.
Legendary Portuguese visual artist Add Fuel brings his iconic Portuguese azulejo inspired designs to Quiccs’ TEQ63 character in a mashup that brings to life the best of both artists.
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Seize your fame! Super limited Andy Warhol “Gold Marilyn” 20-inch Dunny drops today
October 08, 2021
We’ve made just TWENTY carefully crafted 20-inch Dunny sculptures focusing on one of Warhol’s most famous subjects: Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe. The starlet’s publicity photo featured in many works of art by Warhol, most notably a 1962 diptych created shortly after her death that year.
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Surprise Drop! Newest art vinyl by Frank Kozik – “Let Us Prey” G(u)ilt Edition
October 07, 2021
Head over to the Kidrobot Virtual Con for your chance to order the shiny gold edition of Frank Kozik’s “Let Us Prey” art vinyl figure - G(u)ilt Edition dropping right now!
Several editions of this 10” art vinyl piece by the famed artist and Kidrobot Chief Creative Officer have all sold out, and this is your chance to score the G(u)iltiest pleasure.
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Seize your fame! Super limited Andy Warhol “Fifteen Minutes” 20-inch Dunny drops today
September 10, 2021
Kidrobot’s newest collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation drops today at 1pm MT / 3pm ET!
We’ve made just TWENTY carefully crafted 20-inch Dunny sculptures in honor of the most famous quote attributed to the iconic artist, which is lettered on the back. The analog TV test pattern (Warhol was a child of the analog generation) on the front pays tribute to the artist’s love affair with the medium by which so many achieved that fame.
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Ten years after its creation, creator Frank Kozik muses on the King of Rock Smorkin’ Labbit
September 03, 2021
It’s been a decade since the first King of Rock Smorkin’ Labbit burst onto the scene as an SDCC exclusive 10” vinyl figure from celebrated artist and Kidrobot Chief Creative Officer Frank Kozik! To celebrate, we’re splashing some water on his face, pumping him full of coffee, and shoving him onstage once more. The Labbit, we mean. Not Frank. Unless he’s into that.
Kidrobot announces the triumphant return of the King of Rock Smorkin’ Labbit as a 30-Inch Labbit Stool. Available now on Kidrobot.com announces the triumphant return of the King of Rock Smorkin’ Labbit as a 30-Inch Labbit Stool. Available now only on Kidrobot.com!
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Limited pre-order window for Hand-beaded Littons from Arte Marakame begins Monday 8/30!
August 30, 2021
Kidrobot is honored to present our newest collaboration with the Mexican artist collective Arte Marakame, featuring the Baby Labbit Littons! Available only here on Kidrobot.com, these commissioned pre-orders will be micro-beaded by hand by an indigenous artist of the Wixarika (Huichol) community in Mexico.
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First-ever Kidrobot x Locknesters Interchangeable Puzzle Labbit Pre-Orders
April 13, 2021
Exploring the intersection of toys, art, and architecture, Kidrobot has teamed up again with innovative architect-turned-toy-designer Fleet Hower to create the first Locknesters Interchangeable Puzzle Labbit.
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Ryan Bubnis – Artist Profile
April 01, 2021
Ryan Bubnis’ clean yet chaotic style has been described as “urban folk” and an electric folk pop explosion. Through his paintings, illustration and design work, he comments on themes relating to the human condition. Working intuitively, he incorporates a range … Continued
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Filth – Artist Profile
April 01, 2021
Filth is the alter ego of artist and designer Lucas Irwin. For over a decade, Irwin has been creating art under the umbrella corporation of Filth Robotics, Inc. His work has found itself at home across multiple platforms including product … Continued
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Tristan Eaton – Artist Profile
April 01, 2021
Born in Los Angeles, Tristan Eaton began pursuing street art as a teenager, painting everything from billboards to dumpsters in the urban landscapes of London, Detroit and New York. Designing his first toy at the age of 18, Tristan has … Continued
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ilovedust – Artist Profile
April 01, 2021
Renowned for their crafted approach, attention to detail and unique aesthetics, a small team of illustrators and designers make up the Gumbo pot that is ilovedust. Influences and skill sets are drawn from around the world, with studios in both … Continued
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Kidrobot Unveils The Stars My Destination 8″ Astronaut Dunny – ACES Edition Coming 2021
March 11, 2021
3... 2... 1... Blastoff! 🚀 Kidrobot Unveils The Stars My Destination 8" Astronaut Dunny - ACES Edition Coming 2021
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NEW Kidrobot x Andy Warhol Red “Giant Size $ 1.57 Each” 20-inch Dunny Drops Today
March 11, 2021
We’ve made just TEN carefully crafted 20-inch Dunny sculptures in honor of the iconic artist’s “Giant Size $ 1.57 Each” artwork. Warhol originally made the piece in black and white for the cover of a 1963 album of interviews with himself and several fellow artists, but he revisited the art in 1971 in the form of four colored, hand-printed versions limited to 75 prints each. This 20-inch Dunny was inspired by the red version.
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Limited Edition Frida Kahlo 5″ Dunny Drop
January 27, 2021
Limited Edition Frida Kahlo 5" Dunny drops January 28th at 10am MT
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Frida Kahlo 8” Masterpiece Two Fridas Dunny Art Figure Drops
January 26, 2021
🌸 Frida Kahlo 8” Masterpiece Two Fridas Dunny Drops Now at Kidrobot.com. 🌼 Continuing our celebration of inspirational artists of the 20th century, Kidrobot is honored to announce the start of a new collection featuring the art of Frida Kahlo. … Continued
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ALL WE NEED IS LOVE & WARHOL: Andy Warhol 8″ Masterpiece “I Love You So” Dunny Drop
January 21, 2021
Andy Warhol 8" Masterpiece "I Love You So" Dunny Drops January 22nd, 2021 at 10am MT / 12pm ET on Kidrobot.com
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PRE-ORDER OPEN: Kozik’s Let Us Prey Black Matte
January 10, 2021
Kidrobot unveils the Black Matte edition of “Let Us Prey” by Frank Kozik
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$$$ – Andy Warhol 20″ Dollar Sign 1982 Dunny Sculpture Drop on Kidrobot.com
September 17, 2020
Kidrobot and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts have teamed up again for an all-new addition to the Andy Warhol x Kidrobot collection with the Andy Warhol 20" Dollar Sign 1982 Dunny Sculpture.
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