KIDROBOT SF

Tomorrow: So Many New Things!

2009-08-05T16:33:00.000-07:00

Alright, I know this is what you're all really excited about. We are releasing the Futurama blindbox series tomorrow. (Yeah, I know the release date says the 13th. Shush. I doubt anyone is complaining.) 12 characters (includes 2 chases), sixteen to a case. $8.95 a pop. We opened up three for display and got a perfect set of Fry, Leela, and Bender. Come, ogle.

A nice tie-in with the MAD Dunny giveaway (below), we are also releasing MAD's Boooya Ghosts series. $7.95

Kozik release #1: Rippers Zipper pulls! Yes, we are finally releasing something more-or-less two dimensional. $2.95 each. The packaging looks like candy and, frankly, makes me want some sugar. (No, not that kind.)

Kozik release #2: More 10" Labbits. Bronze, Silver, and, the black sheep of this family, Day Glo Polka Dots. Find some love for him in this city of tolerance. Limited run of 850 each, $50.

Last, but certainly not least, something that is ZERO DOLLARS. You guys love free stuff, right? But the catch is you have to buy a shirt or some other item of apparel (no, bandanas don't count, smarty-pants) to get this 3" MAD Ape Dunny. Limit one per customer. NOT available online, and limited to a run of 500 worldwide.

The apparel tie-in is, of course, because tomorrow is the release for the fall line. Not gonna lie, some pretty cute stuff in there. Collegiate style for boys and Junko Mizuno prints for girls. More on that later.

Spring and Summer Apparel is on the Way OUT

2009-07-26T17:47:00.000-07:00

We're about to put out Fall Apparel, which means pretty much everything from Spring and Summer and what have you is going away forever and ever. If you've been eyeing something, come get it before it's gone. If you weren't a fan of that stuff anyway, keep an eye out for the Fall line because we've got some cool things coming.

Who Eats Whom?

2009-07-25T17:37:00.001-07:00

Our Yummy Donut Plush is very multi-purpose. Use it around the home or try it as a cozy new hat. May affect clearance through doorways. (This counts as wearing KR for work, right?)

Still a few 6" Holy Rollers left!

2009-07-24T11:34:00.000-07:00

While we did sell out of the 8" Fortune Dunny yesterday, we still have a few of the 6" Holy Roller Fatcap left. Just a head's up in case you couldn't make it yesterday. Feel free to call and ask if we've still got one before coming by!

Kaws Bearbricks and also other Bearbricks - 100%, 400%, 1000%

2009-07-22T11:25:00.000-07:00

So not only did we get in a bunch, like, seriously, a bunch of Beabricks, but several of them were by Kaws. We don't really get much Kaws stuff in here; mostly it goes to New York, so you should pop in here and snatch it up!

Seen above:
Kaws 400% Bearbrick Gray Edition
Kaws Stormtrooper
Kaws Dissected 100% and 400% Set
Kaws Keychain Set of 5

Not pictured:
1000% of Companion - This guy is a 1000% version of the Dissected Bearbrick seen above.

There are also a lot of other non-Kaws Bearbricks yet to be unpacked and put on display, but those are really the highlights of it all.

Don't forget that tomorrow we've got the Fortune Dunny and 6" Holy Roller Fatcap coming out! (Click here for my original writeup, including info on the Comic Con Exclusives that are coming out this week.) I highly recommend coming in right at 11 or even queuing up in advance for these guys, as we didn't receive very many.

Spontaneous Mini Munny Decorating Party

2009-07-18T19:27:00.001-07:00

Haight St. is overrun with tourists from overseas (they're all really friendly, though). This young man from Amsterdam wanted one of us to help him decorate his new Mini Munny, so Derek stepped up and is doing one with him!
I'll edit this with their progress and completed munnies unless I totally forget about it.

I did the (virtually invisible in this shot) headphones and iPod. Good times!

POST SCRIPT - tomorrow's release

2009-07-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Tado Fortune Pork series 2 plushes. Fifteen little orphans looking for a mommy or daddy. (Or two mommies. This is the 21st century, after all.) You don't have to feed them or anything. $8.95

okay fine more new stuff

2009-07-15T16:52:00.001-07:00

"What's in this huge box?" I asked, puzzled.
"A giant bearbrick," Karena responded.
1000% Roen Colon-Kun - at least, that's what the box says so one assumes that's what's inside.

We also have a few squibbles ink + rotofugi blindboxes now.
Ninja Town micro plush series 2 - admittedly we've had these in for a while, but they're still cute and you should come get one before they're gone (we're down to the last case here).

Marshall series one. These guys are kinda big and a lot more adorable than the box belies. They look all soft and squishy like a real marshmallow. (But they're not squishy at all. I tried.) 16 designs as well as three mysteries. Some of them are pretty sad or even beat up and that makes Korena happy. $11.95

Tear Drips are, uh... well, they're not too happy. They're also pretty big. They could totally eat a Dunny (but they're too busy making terrible faces at you). Anyway, maybe you could take one home and try to cheer it up. $12.95

Also, from Muttpop, we got these Tchô! figures by Ohm. They're based on characters from the Tcho! Comics Anthology, and just to get you hooked, each figure comes with a one of the five pieces you need to assemble the sixth figure. Tricksy. $9.95

And, last but not least, SURPRISE - we got a few more cases in of the Endangered Dunny. That's right. Go on, give it another go - but do it fast!

SPOTLIGHT: Junko Mizuno and Other New Things

2009-07-15T15:16:00.001-07:00

Having just returned from a protracted absence (okay, two days, and I'm not in the store on those days anyway), during which I failed to visit the LA store because LA traffic is stupid, I have found that a large shipment including many third party toys had arrived.

So what do we have?
-stationery sets by tokidoki, ScaryGirl, Gary Baseman, Gloomy Bear, Gary Taxali, Joe Ledbetter, and Junko Mizuno - a bargain at $4.95!
-Laptop skins (13" and 15") by Junko Mizuno (there's that name again), Tara McPherson (one of those is MINE but we have a couple others), MAD, and Dalek, all of which are $29.95
-iPhone Skins (compatible with first generation and iPhone 3G) by Mad, Tara McPherson, Jon Burgerman, and of course Junko Mizuno - $14.95

- Yummy Donut Plushes in two styles available in both 12" and 24" ($24.95 and $75 respectively)
-A couple copies of Issue 14 of Clutter Magazine
-SUPERFLAT - Takashi Murakami bilingual artbook - $41.50 (and we only got one of these)

Also a bunch of other things but I think that's all I feel like writing about now! More later today probably!

SDCC Exclusives? Yyyyep...

2009-07-12T12:33:00.000-07:00

The first of three Comic-Con exclusives (that I know of, anyway), is this black version of MR. Shane Jessup's Fortune Dunny. Originally from the series 4 blindboxes, it's been blown up to an eight incher. $75 each, 1000 of the regular "Fortune Edition" (gold) and only 200 of the SDCC exclusive "Luck Edition" (black). And of course there will be an opportunity to have your sweet new dunny signed.

Next up, we have these 6" versions of DEPH's "Holy Roller" FatCap. He's got a rad little gas mask, and like the Fortune Dunny, there'll be an SDCC exclusive colorway. (That'd be the purple one.) 1200 of the green, 200 of the SDCC exclusive purple. They come with a poster, yes there'll be a signing, and they are also $75 each.

Last but not least, my personal favorite (coveting? Yes, yes I am) - the Wood Labbit, which is SDCC only. Not just Kozik x Kidrobot, but Amanda Visell also collaborated on this adorable little guy. 300 made, $50 each, and both the artists will be doing a signing.

Toys That I Should've Written about Like Two Weeks Ago

2009-07-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

We do have one more Grateful Bear here at KRSF. He's an 8" figure by DJ A-Trak and artist Dust La Rock, and comes with mad accessories. Seriously, though, there's only one left (total run was 500, FYI). If you can't come by in person right this minute, you can call us and ask if someone else got to it first - our phone number is (415) 487-9000. $50

We also have these sweet Totem Doppelgangers (available in three different colors) for $19.95/set. Try buying in more than one color to mix and match your stacks. They also balance pretty well so you can stack them at crazy angles if you are not so straight-laced.

20" Huck Gee Skullhead Dunny! (et al) (tomorrow, that is)

2009-06-17T16:25:00.000-07:00

Be sure to line up EARLY tomorrow for the release of this new 20" Dunny. It may look familiar to longtime fans, as Skullhead was originally released in the first series of Dunny blindboxes. Only 200 were made, and I'm not telling how many we have. HINT: not very many. $400 each, all hand-signed by Huck Gee himself.

In further San Francisco-tastic news, Big Mongers (6") are also being released tomorrow, for $24.95 each. Kozik fans, take note.

Coming Soon (as in, tomorrow) to Kidrobot

2009-06-03T14:50:00.001-07:00

We've got three good releases for you tomorrow!

First, get your Kozik on with the Mini Stache Labbit Pride Pack. 5 Labbits in different colors for a paltry $16.95 for the set.
Next up, intriguing minors everywhere with its audience suggestion of 18+, a new 3" blind box mini-series by Junko Mizuno, featuring characters from her graphic novel Pure Trance.

And finally, the Kidrobot 17: Sgt. Robot, designed by Dave White. An 8" figure in two colorways, limited to 600 each. Accessories, you ask? A helmet and a bazooka ...and a dove.

KR Photo Scavenger Hunt!

2009-05-17T13:28:00.000-07:00

It is that time of year! Time for a really absurd scavenger hunt with really awesome prizes. You have until June 14th to submit your photos (uploaded to Flickr or Photobucket or the like), and winners will be announced on the 18th.

The Grand Prize? A cool $1500 gift certificate to spend as you will at KR, a complete set of Rollin' Stock, and best of all, a complete set of every single mini figure release for the rest of the year.

Selected Highlights:
9. A Labbit next to a real-life rabbit.
22. Someone sitting in the back of a police car holding a Kidrobot toy.
37. Two senior citizens playing Twister.
43. You in a music store holding "The Very Best of Meat Loaf" CD. Bonus Point: For those who can find it on cassette.

The complete list and additional details are available for download here.

Kidrobot Loves Havaianas

2009-05-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

Collaboration with Havaianas, Brazil's #1 producer of flip-flops. Made of 100% rubber with treaded soles so you don't break your head open by the pool (not a good way to end your vacation), 2 out of 3 Brazilians owns at least one pair of these. And now you can, too, with the sweet bonus of Kidrobot style. They're dishwasher-safe, too, so just pop 'em in there to keep them clean. (Unless you're into the ingrained-dirt footprint look, in which case, more power to you.) 3 different styles are available for $35 each.

Save the Endangered Dunnies! (This Thursday)

2009-05-17T13:04:00.000-07:00

This Thursday, the new Dunny series (Endangered!) is dropping. Only YOU can prevent, uh, extinction. Rescue the new Dunnies for $8.95 each. 13 artists! 15 designs! 2 additional chases! The hunt is on.

Happy Wednesday! Items that we didn't have yesterday are as follows

2009-05-13T18:02:00.000-07:00

First off, Alphabet! 1" keychain collection. $4.95 each. I think you can conjecture the theme for these.

New plushes, mostly Gloomy but also this sweet 6" mushroom plush - we only got one of these, so drive quickly here to KRSF!Burger laptop sleeve in two sizes and also an iPhone case. Protect your expensive technology in style.

Things That Are New

2009-05-09T19:47:00.001-07:00

Two new blind box series - Luckies zipper pulls, $3.95 a pop (and they're pretty effing cute); and Rollin' Stock at $9.95 each. (Yes, they really roll - you can even link them up into a little train, and it's rad.)

Also, we do have the new plush labbits by SF's own Frank Kozik: 14" Smorkin' Labbits, and Stache Labbits in blue and pink and 14" (white only). 14 inchers are $29.95.

2009-04-22T17:47:00.000-07:00

We've got another event for you here at KidRobot SF! Next Wednesday, April 29, Tara Mcpherson will be making us the second stop on her signing tour to promote her new KR blind box series, Gamma Mutant Space Friends.

Tara's done a few collabs with KR, but you may have seen her art elsewhere as well - like in the movie Juno. (Come on, everyone saw that movie.)

The signing will be from 6:00-8:00 - we're staying open an extra hour again for this special event! And of course, come shop around before that - we open at 11:00 every day.

And don't forget that we've got the Kozik signing tomorrow!

This Just in!

2009-04-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

Sometimes (時々!) people come in and ask if we have any Tokidoki merch in stock. The answer is usually a regretful, "Not much!" We still have a couple of the Tokidoki Pizza Dunny, but today we are pleased to say that we now also have Tigers in four colors with four different personalities; Polpettina, Skeletrino (my personal favorite), Carina, and Bastardino vinyl figures; Moofia blind milk cartons; and cute little Cactus Pups blind boxes.

To top it off, we also got in a bunch of deceptively cuddly looking Gloomy Bear items, from pouches to animated plushes to pillows.

Lastly, we did get another shipment of French Dunnies! These are out of print, so if you missed out the first time, get them now!

1984 Labbit Release & Kozik Signing This Thursday!

2009-04-18T15:13:00.000-07:00

This Thursday, Frank Kozik, local designer of many things inhaling carcinogens, will be signing his 1984 Smorkin' Labbit. Only 1000 of these 10" Labbits were made, and they are a steal at $50 each!

The signing will be from 6:00 - 8:00, so come on by after you've finished work at your boring day job and cheer yourself up with some vinyl art! We're staying open late an extra hour just for you! (Who am I kidding? We're excited, too.)

We also have in stock Happy Labbits (series 1 and 2), Mini Smorkin' Labbit blind boxes, Mongers blind boxes, and, well, basically lots of other Labbit and Kozik things.

If you haven't been to our SF location before, it's on Haight St., just west of the famous Haight/Ashbury intersection.

Mini Munny Mobile Decorating Party Tomorrow!

2009-04-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

Happy weekend! It's predicted to be 80º here in San Francisco tomorrow, when we are having our all-day Mini Munny Mobile Decorating Party!

We are giving away free Mini Munny Mobiles (while supplies last)! This giveaway is first-come, first-serve and only applicable for those participating in the in-store event. We know how labor intensive making art is, so we'll have snacks and beverages for you.

And of course, we'll be open for our regular retailing to fulfill your vinyl art needs.

Jesse Hernandez Signing Tour

2009-03-07T12:10:00.000-08:00

Stops in SF today! March 7th 6-8PM

The Bird is the Word!

2009-02-26T18:30:00.002-08:00

Mickey Mao bust in green.
OUT OF STOCK

Jaguar Warrior Dunny Signing Tour

2009-02-26T15:27:00.000-08:00

Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 6-8PM for a special signing by artist Jesse Hernandez. Only 1500 made!

KIDROBOT <3 YOU ! APPAREL SALE

2009-02-05T12:36:00.000-08:00

Available at KRSF

2009-01-30T12:42:00.000-08:00

Pick one up today at KRSF if you missed the release. Retails for $39.95.

We created a limited edition, 7-inch, resin version of this New York landmark and got ink guy and graf writer, KR, to hit it up with his iconic silver drips.

Replete with bolts, a debossed NYC stamp and dents from urban wear and tear, this expressionist piece of vandalism drops in a KR-designed box and is individually numbered out of 500!

Mushroomland Print
SDCC Exclusive

Joe Ledbetter's black-lined rabbits take an organic trip on this signed and numbered 8 x 16 giclee print.

Only 150 available, released at SDCC 2008.

UK INVASION!

2009-01-30T12:25:00.000-08:00

Ye Olde English Dunny Series

We're marking Kidrobot's epic London launch at Selfridges with the Ye Olde English Dunny Series!

This all-new lineup of 17 limited edition designs came straight from the genius minds of some of the top UK artists, and there's nothing proper about them.

Some are playing hooky from their royal duties, others are suffering from disturbing conditions, while a few are up to no good trying to escape the rain.

Pick these 3-inchers up for $7.95 each, but don't get too excited when you tear open the blind box or you'll risk missing the 2 chases...

Artists in this brilliant series include Clutter, Doktor A, Frames, HiCalorie x Julie West, ilovedust, Jon Burgerman, Keanan Duffty, McFaul, Mimic, Peskimo, Shok 1, Tado, Triclops and UAMOU.

Get in the Spirit!

2008-12-20T14:11:00.000-08:00

On Dasher! On Dancer! On Prancer!

Chuckboy's 3-inch, doe-eyed Reindeer rewards nice kids with his removable bull whip and vinyl antlers, and naughty ones with two badass chases.

Don't forget the limited edition Santa Peecol!

Just in time for Christmas!

2008-12-20T13:42:00.000-08:00

Our holiday bundles are perfect stocking stuffers!

30-50% off Select Apparel

30% off Schifter bags

KRSF Special Promotion

2008-11-06T12:50:00.000-08:00

From November 6-12, KRSF will offer a free Capee, Oh Deer, Reach Bear, or Mugsy figure with any purchase of $50 or more!

Hello I'm Insane Signing with Huck Gee!

2008-11-06T12:21:00.000-08:00

Huck Gee joined us for the highly anticipated release of the Hello Im Insane 8" Dunny on Thursday, Oct. 30th at our KRSF store. Thanks to all our loyal customers and fans for coming out for this special event! For more photos, check out the Kidrobot Flickr.

Halloween is Just Around the Corner!

2008-10-23T13:32:00.000-07:00

Hello I'm Insane Release Info
October 30th, 6-8PM
Get Huck Gee to sign out your vinyl just in time for Halloween...

Early arrival is highly suggested!

Heroes and Heartbreakers
Something in the candy put Portland artist Ryan Bubnis' 3-inch Heroes and Heartbreakers into zombie mode. Watch out for 16 figures and 2 chases, each tricked out in sugar-coated eeriness. Blind boxed for $7.95 each.

Kidreaper 15
Creatures in My Head creator, Andrew Bell, kills it with his sinister aesthetic on the 15th edition of our iconic Kidrobot figure, KidReaper. Printed with a GID skeleton, this 7-incher delivers death swathed in a fabric cloak with flexi wire trim and a swift swipe of his bloodstained scythe. Stay alive long enough to find the chase. On sale October 16 for $50.

New Apparel Now Available @ KRSF

2008-10-15T12:29:00.001-07:00

Now available at Kidrobot SF

2008-10-15T11:52:00.000-07:00

MEGA MUNNY
On October 9 the world's greatest do-it-yourself toy blows up to 18-inches of glow in the dark vinyl! You can paint, draw, or scribble; pierce, pose or clothe, MEGA MUNNY is open to pretty much anything you want. Available in GID pink, GID blue and white! Each MEGA MUNNY comes with 2 MEGA posters, one of MUNNY, the other by UK design team ilovedust. Retails for $200.

Playboy x Paul Pope Figure
October 9 legendary comic artist, Paul Pope, immortalizes the mansion’s heyday in a 7.5-inch vinyl fantasy. Lifted straight from Playboy’s November 1978 cover, this limited edition blondie’s thigh-high boots and Farrah Fawcett locks are a throwback to the good old days. Retails for $60.

Hugh Hefner PEECOL
Hef leaves the mansion October 9 pimped out in his requisite red robe, ascot and bunny emblazoned sailor hat on the prowl for his next mate. Retails for $9.95 and includes an eBoy-designed poster.

Nightmare in Jeremyville 8-Inch Dunny
October 2 witness the irreversible damage of the Nightmare in Jeremyville on Dunny’s teary-eyed face. Flip this 8-incher over for Jeremyville’s graphic recount of Dunny’s dystopia printed in bright and happy shades of pink. Includes a decaying carrot accessory and 14 x 17-inch poster. Retails for $50.

Create for a Cure

2008-10-09T16:53:00.000-07:00

Starting October 1, Kidrobot is donating $1 to the American Cancer Society for every pink mini MUNNY purchased at Kidrobot stores and at kidrobot.com. Proceeds will be donated to the Westchester, NY branch of the American Cancer Society to further medical research, patient programs, advocacy and education.

The 4-inch figure retails for $9.95 and can be purchased here.

Welcome to Kidrobot San Francisco!

2008-10-07T15:26:00.000-07:00