June 26th, 2007 by sissT
Since job-hunting in a country on the other side of the world is no bed of roses, you sometimes have to take a day off. So The Viech and I spend the day in the city, eating thai-food, drinking a lot of coffee and (window) shopping. No wonder that we found ourselves standing in front of the popup gallery once more ^_^!
The Viech got a great T-shirt from The Robinz and I promised myself again that I get one of the Ugly Dolls on Secret Mission the day I get my work permit.
But there is a lot of other stuff. My favourites of the day:
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Tags: print, strange creatures, vinyl
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April 24th, 2007 by sissT
Plushies from the netherlands found @ shana logic (former called pixelgirl). this one is called Devil’eye and “… is a naughty Oneye. He is a little devil that likes to play tricks on people. Keep a close eye on him. Before you know it he will play a trick on you!” (Quote 12punt3).
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April 17th, 2007 by sissT
I found these Stuffies on flickr! They are made by Paula Mantelli, São Paulo, Brazil. I love her stuff. You have to have a look @ her Flickr-set.
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April 12th, 2007 by sissT
On my last visit to my second favorite art supplier in Wellington i found this piece of art. You will see it, you will feel it, you will love it. In 2004 the Australian design and art collective RINZEN initiated the Neighbourhood Project. 20 blank hand-made toys were passed around the world being reworked and remade each step of the way by various artist around the world. The book shows the dolls in various steps on their journey.
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April 7th, 2007 by sissT
Plush from France. These great little creatures are designed in Paris by Marie Joxe-Collins and Thomas Lepine. This one is Pooki himself. He comes together with a lot of other funny creatures, bags and other gadgets.
More @ the Pooki & Co Webpage
Available in Wellington @ iko iko
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April 7th, 2007 by sissT
Geek Freaks by Alex Leighton and Karla Hansen. I found these creatures @ iko iko in Cuba Street, Wellington. So this happens when the creative powers of an animator and artist meets the “super-sewing” Talents of a Tattoo-Artist.
You find more @ the GeekFreaks-Homepage…
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March 19th, 2007 by admin
A new limited edition of uggly dolls is out know. The hole bunch comes in black and is even more dangerous than before …
Ugly Dolls are online @ www.uglydolls.com (incl. shop)
shop online @ kidrobot
buy in Wellington @ popup
but be aware…
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