We get a whole lot of people inquiring about Sonny Angel and Smiski....and the answer is YES, we are an official Dreams dealer and do stock both. However, when supplies are low from the manufacturer as they have been the last year or so, we usually only offer them for in store purchase at our Chicago location.
So...if you're in Chicago, and looking for Sonny or Smiski, we try to keep them in stock, but a call to the store before heading over is probably a good idea because when we do get stock it tends to go fast.
The best way to get notification when we have new stock (either restock or new limited series) is to follow us on Instagram, where we always announce when we have new stock. Thanks!
Starting tomorrow we will begin our holiday hours and will be open 10am-9pm daily! 🎄✨
Stop by and grab some blind boxes, plush, that vinyl your friend has been eyeing, or go big with an original piece of artwork! And you could always just treat yourself too, just saying! We have a lot of new arrivals, and more arriving daily!
We will be closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and January 2nd (yay, inventory) ... and have reduced hours on both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, so plan accordingly. 😄
Rotofugi, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago or shop online at rotofugi.com
Holiday 2023 Hours
• 10am-9pm, December 16-23
• 10am-4pm, Christmas Eve
• Closed Christmas Day
• 10am-6pm, December 26-30
• 10am-4pm, New Year's Eve
• Closed New Year's Day
We will also be closed on January 2, 2024 for our annual inventory.
Ali Six is one of those homegrown talents we just love to see! A multidisciplinary creator working in a whole range of mediums, Ali Six is a self-taught artist best known for his Richie the Tanuki/Raccoon character that is frequently seen on the streets of Chicago — and more recently as self-produced vinyl and plush figures!
We are excited to be presenting a new exhibit featuring original works by Ali Six, plus 10 custom Richie the Tanuki vinyl figures by Killabunz, Birdmilk, Neen, Korkox, Elloo, Poncho, Suga, Face, Verloe, and Belowkey!
The show will be open and available for sales Saturday, December 9 beginning at 10am, with online sales to follow in the coming week. Sign up for first online access at http://previews.rotofugi.com.
Join us this Saturday evening, 6-8pm, for the opening reception and groove to a live DJ set by Sean Doe while you browse the art, chat with the artist, or check out the rest of the store. Free soft drinks provided, BYOB.
Clouded
New Works by Ali Six
plus Richie the Tanuki Vinyl Customs
December 9. 2023-January 7, 2024
Opening Reception
Saturday, December 9, 6-8pm
with a live DJ set by Sean Doe
About the Artist
"My name is Nikko Locander otherwise known as Ali Six. I am a multi medium artist born and raised in Humboldt Park Chicago. Since I was a child I ventured with my imagination to create cartoons, and in high school painting the streets of Chicago. After realizing there was more to art than just graffiti I combined what I learned through spray paint and my love of cartoons to create Richie the Raccoon. I use Richie to liven up the streets of Chicago and around the world with murals. Throughout my journey I have taught myself how to graphic design, create rugs, tattoo, wheat paste, spray paint, make toys, acrylic paint, and hand sculpt."
Who's the toughest little dude around? And what's that wonderful sound? Oh my, it's Tardigrades on Parade! 💦🐻🎺
This Saturday we are excited to open a new art exhibit by Kent Venture of Doomco Designs featuring new takes on his Tarbus the Tardigrade! Originally sculpted and designed in virtual reality as a vinyl figure, Kent is bringing Tarbus to some new mediums and we are excited to see what he's cooked up!
A lifelong Chicagoan, artist, and mechanical engineer, Kent formed Doomco Designs in 2017. Focused on digital design and physical fabrication, Kent explores the intersections between the theory of objects and the real-life capabilities of manufacturing.
Join us the evening of Saturday, November 11, 6-8pm for an opening reception to browse the art, meet the artist, and groove to a live set by Rotofugi Music Director DJ Sean Doe! Free soft drinks, BYOB.
Tardigrades on Parade
New Works by Kent Venture
November 11-December 3, 2023
Open 10am-6pm Daily
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 11, 6-8pm
featuring DJ Sean Doe
Sign up at previews.rotofugi.com for first online access to this and future exhibits. For this show we expect to have it available online 1-2 weeks *after* the opening.
It's October and that means two things: it's officially spooky season (yay!) and our friends Nick and Lindsay DiFabbio (aka Cherry Moth Cake) are back with a new art exhibit!
But that's not ALL! For more than the last year Nick and Lindsay have been developing, designing, and play-testing a new card game featuring their art called Blessed Blade of the Badlands. Their exhibit in October 2022 introduced us to the Badlands and many of the characters, and this Saturday is the official debut and first release of the card game!
Produced in an edition of just 300 sets, this limited release will be your first opportunity to get your very own set of BBotB cards (before the full project is Kickstarted). Be the first to clear the obstacles, obtain the blade, and RULE THE BADLANDS!
Join us this Saturday, October 14, from 10am to 6pm for the opening of the Blessed Blade of the Badlands 2 exhibit, the release of the card game, and a pop-up shop with pins, prints, and more by Cherry Moth Cake! Nick and Lindsay will be at the store all day...swing by and play a few rounds!
Blessed Blade of the Badlands 2
New Works by Nick & Lindsay DiFabbio
October 14-November 5, 2023
Cherry Moth Cake Pop-Up & BBotB Release
Saturday, October 14, 10am-6pm
There will not be an online preview for this exhibit — online sales will happen in the week following the exhibit opening. If you're unable to attend in person make sure you sign up for our Gallery Previews email list at previews.rotofugi.com for updates.
The exhibit will be open for viewing daily 10am-6pm, October 14 through November 5 at Rotofugi, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago and will be viewable at gallery.rotofugi.com as soon as we can get it ready!
