It's that time of the year again! San Diego Comic Con is just around the corner (July 20-24) and we've got a whole bunch of exclusives and debut releases headed your way!
One thing we're doing just a little different this year is releasing some of our "exclusives" on rotofugi.com at the same time as they go on sale in San Diego. This Snybora is one of those releases that will be available both at SDCC and online starting Wednesday, July 20 at 8pm Central Time.
Designed and sculpted by Chris Ryniak, The Snybora is part of our Lake Monsters series of figures and stands 3.5 inches tall. Inspired by the colorful cocktail and beautiful San Diego sunsets, Tequila Sunrise was painted by Joe Somers (Squibbles Ink) and Kirby Kerr (Rotofugi), featuring golden yellow and bubble gum pink sprays on an orange vinyl base.
This limited edition will be available for $35 online, and $38 (tax included) at SDCC Booth 5248, Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi.
Lots more release info to come!
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Reasonable Expectations
New Works by Jay Ryan
July 8-August 7, 2016
Join us the evening of Friday, July 8, 7-10pm for the opening of a new main gallery exhibit by Chicago-based artist Jay Ryan, plus works by Ben Chlapek (Never Sleeping).
Jay Ryan is a Chicago-based illustrator and musician. He learned to screenprint beginning in 1995, working with Steve Walters at Screwball Press. In 1999, Jay started The Bird Machine print shop, making posters for bands around the world.
This is Jay's fourth exhibit at Rotofugi Gallery after previous exhibits in 2010, 2011 and 2014. We're super excited and honored to be hosting Jay in our gallery again.
Joining Jay in the main gallery is Ben Chlapek (aka Never Sleeping). Ben is a freelance illustrator/designer/printer located in Chicago, IL. Most of his work is created with pen and ink on paper, then sometimes manipulated slightly and colored digitally to produce the desired result. Ben enjoys old signs painted by hand, club soda and analog audio recording techniques.
Join our gallery previews email list at http://previews.rotofugi.com
Magical Girls
New Works by Brett Manning
July 8-August 7, 2016
Join us the evening of Friday, July 8, 7-10pm for the opening of a side gallery exhibit by Indiana-based artist Brett Manning.
We're excited to share this wonderful collection of paintings and prints with you from a talented new addition to our roster of exhibiting artists.
Here's some words from Brett about the exhibit:
I created this group of work based on real people I know, admire, or see online almost everyday. These girls range in exceptional talents; some are painters, musicians, teachers, or fashionable in unique and inspiring ways, and others are just kind, commendable souls who encourage me and others to keep creating. Magical Girls do what they want and live to spread positivity. They are open minded, humble, and seek no approval. They are kind to each other, but also have the strength and wisdom to know when and when not to fight.
The girls I have drawn and painted have been elevated to magic wielding super humans. They might be awkward, eat all the cupcakes, drink too much coffee, have crooked smiles, be shy to a fault, or trip over their own feet, but they all harbor something immensely powerful and otherworldly within.
This collection was also heavily inspired by my love of anime, especially Sailor Moon and her fantastic, supportive squad of scouts. Mixing all that with vibrant pastel colors, patterns, and subtle symbolism developed from my own personal mythologies, this series has a very dream-like, idealist, and undoubtably sentimental feeling. But for me, sentiment, passion, and intimacy are themes I enjoy depicting. They are also themes that tend to be bashed for being "too feminine" or having no place in the world of "high art" … and that's exactly why I strive to paint them.
This collection is dedicated to all the real life Magical Girls in the world.
– Brett Manning, 2016
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Ever wanted to learn how to make your own plush toys? Join us the afternoon of Saturday, July 9th, 12 Noon to 2:30pm for the Slothie Yarnie Sewing Workshop!
Your $30 entry fee includes all materials needed to make your very own plush Slothie plus instruction by Yarnies creator Mikey Anderson. Come in empty handed and leave with your very own handmade plush sloth! No sewing experience necessary. Kids and adults welcome!
Space is limited to 12 students, sign up now to reserve a space!
Show Us Your Toys Rocking Out and Win Riot Fest Chicago Tickets!
Post a photo on your Instagram of your toys in their best rock and roll moment (what that means we'll leave up to you) and tag it with @riot_fest, #riotfest, @rotofugi and #toysrockcontest between now and June 28 for your chance to win a pair of 3-Day General Admission Tickets to Riot Fest in Chicago, September 16-18. Make us laugh, make us cry but, most importantly, make us want to rock out with our toys out! *
Two winners will be selected to each get a pair of tickets, one chosen randomly from all entrants, and one chosen by us (@rotofugi) as the most rocking of all!
*Limit one entry per person. The prize is for tickets only....if you're not in the Chicago area you're responsible for your own travel and accommodations. Winners will be notified by Instagram Message (plus we'll do a post as well) on June 29.
