La Muerte Negro
When darkness descends…

On Naoya 13 there are many whispered tales of people disappearing in the night. Sometimes, they are tales of revolt, of dissidents and rival political parties. Sometimes they are tales of justice in the underground: of pit fighting organizers, of gang lords, or of corrupt police. Sometimes they are just tales indeed… People may never know the answers they seek but when darkness descends, when evil things happen and they leave not a trace, they blame La Muerte Negro.

Officially, La Muerte Negro does not exist. The Taurenos royal family denies their existence. There is no La Muerte Negro. But the people know better. They were told the tales as children, to keep their lives straight. The tales evolving as they grew older, no longer just myth. Everybody knows someone that knew somebody that disappeared. The people know what darkness patrols the city when the sun sets… the people know…

10 figures in this set, $800 per figure. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

This set will be distributed to customers on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone interested please email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to reserve your figure and make payment arrangements.

Dunny 2010 Release Parties!
This Thursday, August 19th!

Huck will be stopping by both of our local 2010 Dunny Release Parties this Thrusday… both Neon Monster and Kidrobot SF.

Neon Monster’s party goes from 4:30-7PM on Thursday, August 19th. For full details, see this blog post. Don’t forget: anyone who stops by will also get to vote in our Dunny 2010 Case contest, and help pick the grand prize winner! And now, in no particular order:

5 Things You’ll Find at Neon Monster’s Dunny 2010 Trading Party:

1. Sket One’s Sweet Relish Dunny. Kidrobot has provided this rare 3-inch condiment complement to Sket’s Mustard and Sketchup Dunnys to retailers having trading parties. The Sweet Relish Dunny is a free gift to people who buy a full case of Dunny 2010. One per customer. First come, first served. [Photo via MPH Flickr]
2. Huck Gee. The man behind some of the most sought-after Dunnys in history will stop by sometime during the duration of our party, so stick around and maybe you’ll pull his figure.
3. Frank Kozik. Frank has TWO Dunnys in the 2010 series: a standard and a chase. He’ll put in an appearance sometime during the party, so bring your lucky Labbit and see what you can pull.
4. Easy parking. Though walkers may find their legs and glutes get a good workout on the Noe Valley hills, street parking is plentiful.
5. Beer. ‘Nuff said.

Kidrobot San Francisco: The zero hour is approaching! Dunny Series 2010 is a week away and Kidrobot is celebrating the explosive launch with artists appearances and exclusive goodies at Kidrobot stores. On Thursday, August 19 from 6-8 pm (in respective time zones), we will host numerous artists from DS 2010 in 4 0f our 5 Kidrobot locations. In San Francsico you can bro down with Huck Gee, Frank Kozik and Jesse Hernandez. Visit our New York store in SoHo and say hi to Aya Kakeda and Travis Cane. Meet the lovely ladies, Esther Kim, Michelle Valigura and Amanda Visell at our Los Angeles location. And hob nob with Triclops Studios in our London store.

There will be an exclusive DS 2010 tote bag and super-limited Sket One Relish Dunny with case purchases, while supplies last. Hit up our world wide launch party map to find the closest participating location.

Happy hunting everyone!!

- Huck & Crew

Los Angeles De La Muerte
The revered guardians of the Taurenos royal family.

The Taurenos monarchy has ruled Naoya 13 for the better part of two centuries. Maintaining their hold on this tumultuous kingdom has been no easy feat, thwarting numerous coup and assassination attempts over the decades. The inner sanctum of House Taurenos‘ security forces are the well known and revered Los Angeles De La Muerte. These elite troops are hand picked at a very young age, biomechanically enhanced, rewired and groomed into their roles as the sole guardians of the royal family. Linked together, they act as a single unit, sharing their data streams, their sole purpose in life is to protect the royal family. Knowing nothing but loyalty, it’s almost chivalrous. Can you think of a more trustworthy and efficient team to guard Queen Taurenos and her family?

10 figures in this set, $800 per figure. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

This set will be distributed to customers on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone interested please email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to reserve your figure and make payment arrangements.

Kidrobot Exclusive Release and Signing
SDCC Booth 4529

Huck will be signing at the Kidrobot SDCC booth this Saturday, July 24th, from 1-3pm: “Saturday, Day 3 at booth 4529 is the day of mystery (of some sorts) for the SDCC exclusive release and signing with Huck Gee. Let your imaginations run wild with this one!”

Fully Visual Skullheads
Double Rainbow Awesome!

I wish there was a way for you folks to see these in person, the size, the heft, they are downright overwhelming. There are still a handful of each still available over at www.fullyvisual.com.

“The Monster Within”
Huck’s Custom Buff Monster

In case you missed the Buff Monster group show, “The Monster Within”, and Huck’s custom submission for said show, you should go here and take a looksee: Huck’s Buff Monster Custom.

Also, it appears you can still buy pieces from the show here: http://www.gr2.net/artshow.php#

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

The “Bruiser”, ModNation News and Nibbles?
Sgt Vasquez dons the Vlad Systems Vl.12 Powersuit

Sgt Vasquez dons “Bruiser” the Vlad Systems Vl.12 PowerSuit. The Dread Squad’s rock’em, sock’em, down and dirty, preferred method of minor mechanized destruction. The Vl.12 is one of the more customizable early military and private sector models from Vlad Systems. With variations designed for extreme environments, fire/rescue squads, general warfare, construction, and even zoology. And let’s not forget the annual Mech games on planet Makoto!

This figure is really quite the monstrosity, weighing in at almost 20 pounds, it has real heft! The largest project we’ve yet to delve into. And in case you’re wondering, yes, that is a full size Munny, not a mini-munny. Each piece is signed, numbered and comes with shown accessories. 10 figures in this set, $1500 per figure. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

This set will be distributed to customers on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone interested please email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to reserve your figure and make payment arrangements.

ModNation Artist Spotlight
Huck Gee brings his art to life!

In case you missed this announcement a couple of weeks ago. Huck was asked by Sony to play around with their new PS3 release, Modnation Racers. Being a videogame geek and racing aficionado, in addition to being one of those designy artistic types, it was pretty much a perfect match.The game was a lot of fun but the creative possibilities were where the real fun begins… You can peep the entire article here: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/10/modnation-artist-spotlight-toy-designer-huck-gee-brings-his-art-to-life/

Extra Nibbles?
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Due to one reason or another we find ourselves with 2 extra Nibbles figures. One of each the Can Opener and Pit Fighter versions, priced $750 and $650 respectively. This is a great opportunity for anyone that missed out on these figures the first time around. We have just thrown them up in the store. Go get em! http://store.huckgee.com/

That’s all for this week!

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

Stainless Steel Skullhead – 30 lbs – edition of 5 – $1700 – Fully Visual

Pit Fighter Nibbles
Natural born brawler…

Long before he joined the Dread Squad, Nibbles was a renowned pit fighter on his home planet of Naoya 13, born into the interspecies favelas of Taurenos, the sprawling industrial port city. He survived the brutal street life as much with his wits as with his muscle, playing his foes against one another like an elaborate game of chess. His natural born skills and savage upbringing made him a perfect fit for the underground pit fighting circuit. He flourished, against all odds, climbing his way to the top of the heap and into the legends of underground fame.

But as is bound to happen, no matter how many steps he tried to stay ahead of his enemies, his luck eventually ran out, he crossed one person too many and found himself hunted down by the elite military police, jailed in a maximum security isolation wing, staring down the barrel of politico assassination allegations. He most likely would’ve perished there if not for Sgt Vasquez stumbling across him and offering him the opportunity of a new life as a member of the UTCMC Dread Squad…but that story is for another day…

Here we present Nibbles in all of his pit fighter glory… going on sale this Friday, April 16th, at Noon PDT. Each figure is signed, numbered and comes with shown accessories. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $650 per figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

Huck’s Store (Noon PDT, Friday 04/16)

The Coin Jar Winnar(s)!
The winning total was… drum roll please… $471.95

We said there’d be only one winner, but two people surprisingly guessed the exact same amount of $468.00. With the final CoinStar tally being $471.95 they were both the closest without going over. We will be contacting both of the winners momentarily and shipping them their Dread Squad print sets.

Thanks for playing!!

- Huck & Crew

Lance Corporal “Nibbles” dons the “Can Opener”
Welcome LCpl Nibbles to the ranks of the UTCMC Dread Squad…

Today we are proud to present the latest addition to the UTCMC Dread Squad, the infamous (and adorable) Nrezatarian, Lance Corporal “Nibbles” wearing the Vlad Systems Mech Desecrator Close Quarters Reflexive Suit (AKA “the Can Opener”). This armor was designed to allow the lone marine to slip within a mech’s defensive perimeter and tear them apart in close combat. Utilizing reflexive technology to increase the wearer’s reflexes, strength and ability to leap, combined with the charged capacitive armor piercing claws, Nibbles is known to wreck pure havoc on the battlefield… and according to the rumors behind his nickname, and a long list of missing compatriots, off the battlefield too.

Going on sale in Huck’s brand spanking new store this Friday, April 2nd, at Noon PDT. Each figure is signed, numbered and comes with shown accessories. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $750 per figure.

Limit one figure per customer.

Huck’s Store (Noon PDT, Friday 04/02)

*Jamie not included

Happy Bidding and Good Luck!!!

- Huck & Crew

Huck has finally finished the next print in his Colonial Life series, and it’s quite huge… the UTCMC Sgt Hicks R&R print. Hicks is getting in quite late (or is that early?) to his lakeside retreat. Salvaged from a downed Nrezatarian Class Cruiser, we think he’s cleaned the place up quite nicely. Each is printed on fine art watercolor paper (225gs), 24″x12″ (26″x14″), signed, and gold embossed in the top left corner with the print #. Limited edition run of 99 prints, $75 per print.

Available NOW!

As some of you may know Huck is a huge Subaru (and rally/motorsports) fan and last year he was given the opportunity to work with Ken Block to create his “43” logo along with wrapping his rally prepped Subaru. It was a perfect creative match (you have seen the Gymkhana videos right?).

Since then Ken has moved onto the WRC (go Ken!) and team Ford (since Subaru is no longer competing in the World Rally series). Although he’s no longer driving an STi, the Fiesta is a very competitive car and we wish Ken the best of luck in the series. He’s living his rally dreams.

We don’t want to reveal too much more at this point but be sure there will be more info/product announcements to come. In the meantime, meet Blockhead:

You’ll see Ken’s new “43” logo sprinkled throughout the video and pics of Ken’s recently announced Monster World Rally Team car after the jump:

The return of the Skullhead (cont.)
Alright folks, we made another one…

The demand for the first one was pretty overwhelming, so we made another one… We present 6 (.25) more inches of death. Grayscale stripes, death kanji, wings and a cute little skull. Each figure is signed, numbered and comes with shown accessories. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $700 per figure. Limit one figure per customer.

We’ve got Skullhead Yokas too!
Hide yer honeys!

We’ve also got our APs of Adfunture’s Skullhead Yoka available today. We have 100 of the regular colorway at $15 each and 20 of the GID variants at $50 each. Each of the 3″ Skullhead Yokas is signed and numbered accordingly.

Don’t forget t-shirts, decals and prints!
It is the holidays and all.

We still have a ton of t-shirts and decals that would make lovely Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus/whatever gifts. And these Sgt. Vasquez prints are gonna make a great companion piece for the new Sgt. Hicks print that is coming in a couple of weeks. Come and get em!

Now we’re gonna sit back and watch you all break our revamped store.

Happy Holidays!!

- Huck & Crew