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Garamaniacal

FOE co-owner Jim Shea teams up with Michael Nordstrom of Garamania to curate Garamaniacal, an homage to the clunky, crusty, fish-lipped, oil-belching, high-rise-wrecking meteorite monster Garamon and his “recycled” alter ego, the friendly and excitable Pygmon. Garamaniacal will look at kaiju culture through the lens of these two iconic creatures, presenting information on the characters, the TV shows on which they first appeared, and the visionary artists who created them. As well, the gallery will be filled with an amazing assortment of contemporary art and toys inspired by Garamon and Pygmon. Cometdebris will have a custom Garamon figure in the show.

FOE STORE & GALLERY

Sink Or Swim

In the spirit of ocean conservation the Japan-based non-profit organization, PangeaSeed, is ramping up for it’s third annual art exhibition tailored to address one the biggest threats facing the health of world’s oceans today – the rapid mass depletion of sharks.

With each minute that passes close to 200 sharks are killed, adding up to an astonishing 80 million deaths each year. The majority of these sharks are killed only for their fins to satisfy an unsustainable appetite for shark fin soup in Asia and other parts of the world. In the cruel practice known as “finning,” the shark is hooked and brought aboard the boat where its fins are then cut off and the still alive but limbless animal is tossed back into the sea to drown.

All artwork is for sale with proceeds helping to keep sharks afloat both in Japan and around the world. Curated by Pangea Seed and Koji Harmon, featured artists include some of your favorites in the toy and art world such as: Bwana Spoons, Cometdebris, Cupco, Le Merde, Skinner, Suckadelic, and a ton more. Also, PangeaSeed will donate a percentage of proceeds to help aid animals affected by the March 2011 earthquake in Japan.

Show opens July 16th and runs through the 22nd. Check it out if you're in Tokyo!

M Event Space & Bar in Daikanyama (http://www.m-event-bar.com)

Pangea Seed (pangeaseed.com)

Misty Fog's Ultimate Megalith!

Le Merde is coming back to Tokyo! "Misty Fog's Ultimate Megalith" will feature all new custom figures and artwork, as well as the debut of Misty Fog's new figure Megalith. In addition, custom Megaliths will be on display by several of Le Merde's friends from both Japan and abroad. Misty Fog's Ultimate Megalith opens this Saturday at 2:00 at Thrash Out in Koenji. Be there or be lunch meat.

More information:
LE MERDE
GARGAMEL

Sloth 'n' Moth

Sloth 'n' Moth

Sloth 'n' Moth is opening at Grass Hut this Thursday. The very first vinyl piece by Graves & Spoons will make it debut with several custom versions by artists from the US and Japan. Pictured above is my custom version. In addition, other sloth inspired pieces will be put on display. Grass Hut is located in Portland, Oregon.

GRASS HUT

Alien Argus Custom Show

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Mark Nagata’s Alien Argus Custom Group Show. TAG, Mark Nagata and Fig-lab have gathered together over 70 of the best Kaiju and toy artists in the world to customize Toy Art Gallery and Maxtoy Company’s first collaborative figure project. Opening reception is February 26th 2011 from 7-11 PM. Show runs Feb. 26 – March 26.

MAX TOY CO.

TOY ART GALLERY

Cometdebris Dai Kaiju Customs

February 8-20, at Alternative Cafe in Nakano, Tokyo.

Dai Kaiju Card Monsters Custom Toy Show

Cometdebris will be contributing a set of customs figures to Ilanena's 10th anniversary custom toy show. Pictures coming soon. February 8-20, at Alternative Cafe in Nakano, Tokyo.

www.ilanena.com

Kaiju & Beyond

Gargamel's Kaiju & Beyond show at Rotofugi was one of their biggest events in the states. The show featured over 100 custom figures and art pieces by Kiyoka and Naoya of Gargamel, Bwana Spoons, David Horvath and Sun-Min, Le Merde, Scrappers, and myself. Kiyoka and I attended the opening and were very excited to talk toys with all the kaiju geeks. Thanks to everyone who came out to the show. And a special thanks to Kirby and Whitney of Rotofugi.

Cometdebris Custom Burgerbuns

For the Funbuns show at Super7, opening today. (See previous post).

Comic Con Customs

This was the Gargamel table set-up. We brought out a few new customs each day of Comic Con.

Remaining Cometdebris customs are available HERE if you're interested.

New Customs

Just finished this pair of Zagorans. The standard size is on its way to the Monsters In The Mangroves show in Florida, and the mini will be in the online shop sometime soon. For more info on the show, check www.super7florida.com.

New Customs

New Customs In The Cometdebris Store

We will be releasing a few custom figures in the Cometdebris Online Store starting today. Figures will be added every couple days for the next week or two. Some of these will include figures that were intended for Dai Rakugaki Matsuri at Super7, but couldn't be finished in time. Please check the site if you're interested!

COMETDEBRIS CUSTOMS

Dai Rakugaki Matsuri

Coming soon to Super7 San Francisco! Custom figures, paintings, and photographs by Gargamel (Kiyoka and Naoya Ikeda), Chamen, KaToPe, and Cometdebris. Opening reception on the evening of April 3rd. Kiyoka, KaToPe, and Koji will be in attendance. Hope to see you there!

Cometdebris Hujili's Ghost

For Le Merde's "Severed For Life" show at Thrash Out, Tokyo.

Severed For Life

Severed For Life show coming this Saturday at Thrash Out. Le Merde's customs are crazy! And there's going to be a bunch of awesome show exclusives. Here's my custom for the show, Severed Hujili.

It's Clobberin' Time!

Custom Gargamess on sale in the Cometdebris Online Store. Clear blue vinyl, with clear dark red, black, silver, and gold. 40% OFF, right HERE.

Sea Shepherd Benefit Customs

This will be the last of the Sea Shepherd benefit custom figures. Pictured above is a Zagoran figure done in seven colors. Coming to the Cometdebris Online Store soon.