Custom-Dunnys for DCon by J*RYU (Artist Proofs)

The Artist Proof edition of J*RYU's custom 3" Dunnys done for DCon is now available to purchase online here for US$125 each, in an edition size of 13pcs. No worries if you missed out in person last year, now is the perfect chance to score one (or three) online!

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YHWH Custom Group Show @ Toy Art Gallery (May 11) + Previews from Cris Rose, J*RYU & Zombiemonkie

[Above "Space Station Ryden" from Cris Rose /click on image to read story]
PRESS: "Toy Art Gallery is proud to be hosting two exciting events this weekend, Mark Ryden's YHWH Custom Group Show and the Choco Moo Solo Exhibition! Both shows begin at 7PM and are open to the public. Work from the YHWH Custom Group Show will be available for sale in our online shop starting tomorrow at 12PM PST on Saturday, May 11th: YHWH @ TAG SHOP."


[Above "The Ominous Ones" by J*RYU]
Check out my previous post for previews, and as well showcased here in this post are works from J*RYU, Cris Rose and Zombiemonkie. Gorgeous stuff, to be sure! A larger selection of previews are also viewable via www.toyartgallery.com.


[Above "The Pillar of Forgotten Gods" by Zombiemonkie / View More HERE]

"When starting my custom the one thing that I wanted to change about the YHWH was its one sided nature. All the detail was on the front and the back was plain. So my goal was to make my figure as interesting as possible from any given angle." ~mentioned Mikie Graham.

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Previews by J*RYU for "Strange Symbosis" @ Giant Robot 2 (May 4)

JRYU previews "SPIDER" (top), "TURTLE" (above) "SNAIL" (below) and "BEETLE" (bottom) - three sculpts of 10 new original "animal based sculptures" in a series he terms "Biorgasmica" - for his coming 4-man show titled "Strange Symbiosis" launching May 4th @ Giant Robot 2' alongside Leecifer, Scott Tolleson and Aaron Brown.

The recipient of "Best Customizer" in the 2012 Designer Toy Awards, seen here are sculpts exuding the intricateness of cultural reference (or perhaps just the impression of them?) and maybe even a slight tinge of technical-organa, it'll be a real treat to see what he'll have up his sleeve for this particular outing.

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