Fully Visual x Huck Gee
Wall mounted bronze Skullheads, hand cast & powder coated.

We’ve been hinting at them for weeks now…. Huck Gee’s candy colored skulls drop Sep 13th at 11am PST. They are $200 each and limited to 10 per colorway with a total run of only 100 skulls from the all new WWW.FULLYVISUAL.COM

These wall mounted bronze Skullheads, each measuring 5″ x 6″ x 2.5″ and weighing just under 2lbs are hand cast in California by Fully Visual and then powder coated in a beautiful palette of colors and stamped with the magic numbers: 01/10 to 10/10. These things are gorgeous and the full set is stunning to behold in person.

How big are they? Here is an example next to the softball sized skull I released last year with Fully Visual:

And next to an awesome cloxk:

Good luck and thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

Ornery & Bloodshot Panda Shinsengumi
Cute, ornery badassedry returns!

We had such an incredible response for the original release, and had to turn away so many people in the process, that we decided to offer an alternate version: Ornery & Bloodshot Panda Shinsengumi. Again limited to 10 figures, he comes with all of the original accessories plus a sake bottle of “courage” and those telltale bloodshot eyes.

At one time renowned as a talented sword master he was an early member of the elite, albeit troubled, peace keeping squad, Shinsengumi. Dodging several assassination attempts and losing many close ones to the deadly political turmoil of the capital, his troubled soul eventually got the better of him. Losing himself in drink, he became most well known as a gambler, a womanizer, and a drunk. Short on words, the golden sheen of his eyes found blurred by sake more often than not, this is Abiru: Ornery Panda Shinsengumi.

This 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.

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

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

Gold Life Dunny Series is finally here!
Finally! We told you it was coming…

Fair warning has been given… the dawn of Gold Life is near.  Huck Gee puts his unique spin on the traditional ways of the Samurai for his highly anticipated Dunny Gold Life hyper series.  This artist-dedicated collection brings each of the players in the storied Samurai tale to life – the wretches, the warriors, the Geishas who loved them… the deadly Ninjas who prowled the night – 14 characters in all,  3-inches and blind boxed, including Tarzo the Unknown Rifleman and a mystery chase.  Each figure comes equipped with an appropriate, but often lethal accessory.  Set to release September 1 for $9.95/blind box (£7.90 UK; 9.20€ Europe) in Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and specialty retailers worldwide.

Gold Life Dunny Series Kabuki & kitsune 2-pack
In addition to the regular series…

Inspired by Huck Gee’s long awaited Gold Life Dunny Series comes a limited edition 2-Pack.  Gee puts his unique Asian Pop spin on the traditional ways of the Samurai with unparalleled attention to style, color and detail.  The two 3-inch Dunnys bring two key players in the Gold Life tale to life – “Kabuki” The Masked Ronin and “Kitsune” The Seven Tailed Geisha. The ronin comes equipped with a razor-sharp Samurai sword, mask to terrify his opponent, and traditional sandals, while his trickster companion comes with a detailed mask, a flower garland, sandals and a mirror holding her masked gaze.  Available beginning September 1 in Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and specialty retailers worldwide for $29.95/pack (£24 UK; 27.80€ Europe).

Gold Life Signing Tour – August 29 to September 1
Come meet the 6 foot tall hunk of creative silliness in person…

As the Gold Life draws near, Huck Gee prepares for an epic pre-release signing tour in celebration of his new 3-inch hyper Dunny series and the Black Kabuke & Kitsune 2-pack. Don’t miss your chance to meet Huck and celebrate this highly anticipated release at Kidrobot stores: New York, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The journey begins Monday, August 29 and goes through Thursday, September 1 with all event times from 6-8pm.

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

Ornery Panda Shinsengumi

Cute, ornery badassedry.

At one time renowned as a talented sword master he was an early member of the elite, albeit troubled, peace keeping squad, Shinsengumi. Dodging several assassination attempts and losing many close ones to the deadly political turmoil of the capital, his troubled soul eventually got the better of him. Losing himself in drink, he became most well known as a gambler, a womanizer, and a drunk. Short on words, the golden sheen of his eyes found blurred by sake more often than not, this is Abiru: Ornery Panda Shinsengumi.

This 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.

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

Gold Life is coming…

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

The Switcheroo Institute for Lower Learning Presents…
Custom Toy Workshop with Artists Huck Gee & Carlos East – Sunday, August 28th, 1pm at Hope Gallery

Learn how to customize vinyl toys with the help of two of the best artists in the business as they team up and work with fans during this workshop at Hope Gallery in New Haven, CT.

The workshop will feature Huck Gee, one of the most popular toy customizers in the World, known for taking his unique Asian Pop style to 3D form; and Carlos East, one of the members of the Beast Brothers who is known for his highly elaborate customs that take detailing to the next level.

This unique and hand-on Workshop will be hosted by Nichole “Baroness” East, some of the topics that will be discussed will be History of Custom Toys, Character Design, Material Application, Priming and Finishing Techniques, Application Demonstrations, and of course presentations by both artists followed by a Q&A session.

The workshop will include an 8” Munny for you to customize along with all of the materials you will need to create an amazing custom. (Paint, Pens, Fabric, Flock, etc) At the end of the workshop you will take home a unique and special custom toy that you designed with the help of two amazing artists. And one very special participate will win a custom by The Beast Brothers at the end of the workshop!

Space is very limited and this workshop and will sell out so BUY TICKETS NOW at http://shop.hopegallerytattoo.com

Hope Gallery, 835 Woodward Ave , New Haven, CT
203.467.1622

ABOUT HUCK GEE
A UK native, Huck Gee is a contemporary artist, illustrator, toy maker, and designer best known by toy enthusiasts for his iconic “Skullhead” character and “Gold Life” art creations. Heavily influenced by Japanese and Hong Kong pop art, Gee calls his style “Bastardized Asian Pop Culture”.
The demand for Huck’s Custom Toy Art and illustrations has grown quite immense, with small runs of hand crafted Art Toys and original prints selling out in seconds online and shipping to art collectors worldwide. Huck’s works have been exhibited in galleries worldwide and in 2007 his “Hello My Name Is” 8” Dunny was accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. In addition, Huck has also consigned several pieces for one of the world’s leading fine art auction houses: Christie’s Auction House.
He’s released numerous limited production toys through Kidrobot including some of the most exclusive and sought after Dunnys to date, figures for The Standard, DJ Qbert, and a series of figures for Barney’s New York which came dressed in the 2005 spring collections of five of the world’s most famous fashion designers: Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander, Rick Owens, and Duckie Brown. His extraordinary skills with customizing vinyl toys earned him the title of Best Customizer in the 2009 Kidrobot Artist Awards.
Most recently Huck collaborated with Ken Block and DC Shoes for Ken’s Monster World Rally Team WRC logo entitled “Blockhead”. Coinciding with this project were several limited edition shoe and clothing runs.
Huck currently maintains a studio in San Francisco and when not busy planning world domination, he spends his free time playing with his daughter and pretending to be a race car driver. Not necessarily at the same time.
www.huckgee.com

ABOUT THE BEAST BROTHERS
Born in an Aztec temple, deep inside the jungle of Mexico, The Beast Brothers spent most of their childhood developing their unique and distinct style of art. Through the years this royal pair have used their mighty twin powers to create memorable works for NIKE, KIDROBOT, REEBOK, BACARDI, and VANS. Carlos and Ernesto East continue to make paintings, illustrations, and sculptures in their secret jungle laboratories located in Mexico City, Miami, and New York.
www.thebeastbrothers.com

ABOUT SWITCHEROO INSTITUTE
The Institute of Lower Learning was founded by California-based artists Amanda Visell and Michelle Valigura. Over the years The Institute has hosted many different types of seminars and workshops all over the World, bringing artists and fans together in one room to get their ‘learn’ on.
“We are using our brains and workshops to host some of the best artists that we could beat at arm wrestling. We tie them to a desk and force them to teach you what they really excel in. This is a special program where you can really learn in a close environment with productive working artists that dont normally share their brain juice.”
www.myswitcheroo.com

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

First, we have Whiskers!
What an amazing beard!

As legend would have it, behind every great general is a bat shit crazy, bearded, old wizard. And General Shirokuri was no exception to the rule. At times Shirokuri’s most trusted consort resembled a befuddled old fool, at others a wise and electrified terror, bending the forces of nature to his will. However you want to remember him, he had but one name: Mahotsukai Hoohige. Okay, we lied, he had two names: Whiskers the Wizard.

This 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.

This set will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. All interested, please email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to reserve your figure and make payment arrangements. We expect these to sell out fast. Apologies in advance if you don’t make the cut.

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Dunny Series 2011

Dunny 2011 will be released this week, Thursday, June 23rd, and Huck has two figures in this gorgeous series: Zombie Hunter “Grandpa McGrizzled” and Zombie Union (LocaL 743) Striker “Brains”. There are also 2 exclusive alternate color variations of Brains (see pics below) available to people that buy full cases via Kidrobot retail stores, Kidrobot.com, and select retailers worldwide.

There will be worldwide trading parties to coincide with the release of Dunny 2011 and Huck will be stopping by the San Francisco store sometime between 6 and 8pm to partake in that madness.

And before you start flooding our inboxes, YES, we will have AP sets of all 4 figures available, sometime within the next couple of weeks. We will announce those sets in a separate newsletter soon.

Now onto the official Dunny 2011 release infos!
Available on June 23 at 11am EST for $9.95 each.

While supplies last, alternate version of Huck Gee’s Zombie Dunny for free with case pack purchase at Kidrobot retail stores, Kidrobot.com, and select retailers worldwide (see pics below).

Featuring 18 designs from 15 inspired artists, 2011’s curation is killer – thanks to styles by KR vets Aya Kakeda, Chuckboy, Huck Gee, Kronk, MAD, Dirty Donny, Mister Frames and Mishka, and debuting designs by deserved artists and customizers such as Squink!, 64 Colors, DrilOne, Elphonso Lam, Le Merde, Travis Lampe and Betso, 2010’s MUNNY MUNTH winner. Whatever your Dunny bent, Series 2011’s got you covered.Each 3-inch vinyl figure comes blind boxed, with a trading card, and a little somethin’ extra.

www.kidrobot.com

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

General Shirokuri

This week we welcome a new addition to the story of The Three Wars: General Shirokuri. Hailing from the wintery northlands, he led his warriors into battle with cunning bravado, demanding their loyalty and inspiring their excellence. General Shirokuri, once called lightning incarnate, was keen to never rely on brute force, instead using his wits to outflank and outmaneuver his opponents in his vast, mountainous homeland. After the wars, the people gave his name to a majestic peak, the base of which was the site of one of his most famous victories. And to this day, rumor has it that the rare, white chestnuts of Mount Shirokuri have mystical powers.

This 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.

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

Quick Store Update

We’ve got a handful of the Raku “Wanderlust” prints left, 10 as of last count. If you’ve been waiting to get one, we suggest you snap it up soon before it’s gone. Only $60.

We also just received a last batch of Vannen x Huck Gee “LifeTime” Watches. We’ve only got 10 of them. Probably your last chance to get one, if you haven’t already. $85/each.

http://stores.ebay.com/HuckGee

Thanks!!

- Huck & Crew

Raku Signing tour

The first of the Gold Life releases is upon us! Raku is here and to coincide with the release of Kidrobot and Huck’s newest Dunny, Huck will be doing a mini signing tour: San Francisco on May 25th and New York on May 26th. Stand in line for hours, meet Huck, get stuff signed, release the Kraken, be the envy of all your friends… just don’t ask for a sketch.

Now onto the official release infos!

Raku Dunny Red Edition Kidrobot Exclusive

As a young pup, Raku Narazumono witnessed the brutal execution of his mother and father.  Their taxes were past due – the late fee, their lives.  Dragged to the magistrate’s palace, young Raku was enslaved, forced to clean the gutters and sewers of the mountainside estate.  His days were spent toiling in filth, praying for divine deliverance, and studying every inch of the compound.

While silently contemplating his wishes one dark morning, a shaft of light pierced the clouds, shining down to illuminate a prayer-sword – an answer from the kami.  His salvation.  With righteous fury in his breast, Raku hid in the palace privy awaiting his revenge… he then skewered that foul magistrate from the bottom up.

Now, Raku wanders the countryside by day, a simple peasant with little more than the hat on his head, the sword in his hand and the fire of justice in his heart.  Come nightfall, Raku dons his mask and raids the mansions of corrupt officials, delivering swift and sure righteousness with deadly tekagi-shuko to all those who hold their citizens in thrall.  Redistributing the ill-gotten spoils to the poor and downtrodden, Raku’s mission is to ensure no more orphans suffer his same sorrow.

In the brewing Gold Life struggle, Raku sells his blades to the highest bidder – at times donning the crimson robes for the Red Hand Gang.  While both sides try to eliminate this principled agent of vengeance, none can succeed.  And so, Raku ambles the countryside spreading wealth and hope.

•    Red 8-inch Raku Dunnys (Day version & Night version) are Kidrobot exclusives, sold only at Kidrobot stores and kidrobot.com beginning May 26 for $100 (£79.90 UK; 92.70€ Europe).
•    Limited to 500 pieces per style worldwide.
•    Daylight’s cloth-robed Raku comes with a sculpted tail, removable peasant sandals and plastic bamboo hat, and travels with a coiled rope, bedroll, and walking staff in-hand.
•    Night’s ninja Raku trades his peasant hat for a wind-whipped mask, comes with a sculpted tail, and adds a blade and tekagi-shuko to his lethal arsenal.

Be warned; Gold Life is coming.

Raku Dunny Black Edition Specialty Store Exclusive

Black 8-inch Raku Dunnys by Huck Gee (Day version & Night version) are available only at specialty retailers beginning May 26 for $100 (£79.90 UK; 92.70€ Europe) .  Limited to 500 pieces per style worldwide.

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Cleaning out the workshop = Sale!
30% off everything in our store!

We recently received a big shipment of yet to be announced (but soon to be announced) awesomeness that we have to make room for. So we’re cleaning out the workshop this week and marking everything currently in our store 30% off today thru Friday, May 6th. Clothing, prints, decals, come and get em! 30% off for 3 days only! So go here and buy stuff: http://stores.ebay.com/HuckGee NOW!

One extra Skullhead Dunny AP found
Artist Proof #13 of 15

SOLD SOLD SOLD

While cleaning we found an extra Skullhead Dunny Artist Proof hiding under a desk. We only received 15 of these bad boys and almost all were spoken for before we even received the shipment. It appears this guy got lost in the shuffle somehow. He is signed, numbered 13 of 15 and is available for $150. First person to email sales@huckgee.com and make payment arrangements can have him.

Last Samurai Hick-san figure still available
The hunter, the horn taker, the ivory assassin.

We still have one left!

Samurai Hick-san. The Collector. The hunter, the horn taker, the ivory assassin. Renowned from coast to coast, legend states that he stains his armor in the blood of the vanquished and that he was once a powerful general that played a pivotal role in The Three Wars. Feared by many an enemy for riding into battle on a massive armored rhino mount. Now he is just plain feared. HORN CORE.

This Gold Life figure stands 9″ tall to the top of his horn. Each figure is signed, numbered and comes dressed in black kimono, blood red armor, and with shown accessories. Due to the nature of the materials, some differences should be expected in each figure. 10 figures in this set, $850 per figure. Limit one figure per customer.

Any interested, please email sales@huckgee.com ASAP to reserve your figure and make payment arrangements.

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