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giant robot time: 11.25.11 | art by: ben jones & john pham
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BLACK FRIDAY + SMALL BIZ SAT&SUN SALES

Friday, November 25, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 26, 2011, 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 27, 2011, 12:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Also Extends Online* (see restrictions below) at WWW.GIANTROBOTSTORE.COM USE Code: GRWEEKEND at the checkout.

Everyone has a different take and tradition when it comes to the holidays but who doesn’t love deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Sunday? Giant Robot is pleased to offer some excellent deals and unique opportunities for shoppers who want to avoid the malls during the weekend after Thanksgiving.

* From Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27, Giant Robot and GR2 in West L.A. will mark down all non-sale and non-art items by 25 percent. These are not overstock, leftovers, or damaged goods, but the hand-picked, high-quality inventory from around the world that discerning students of culture have come to associate with the Giant Robot brand. This includes the entire array of imported, designer, limited edition, and just plain cool or cute stock that the shops are known for.

* We already have kaiju items are on sale for 40-60 percent off. These limited-edition and often one-of-a-kind pieces are made by key creators from Asia and America, including Tim Biskup, David Horvath (Uglydolls), Dehara, and Gargamel.

* The Giant Robot stores will also offer a gift bag service, adding tissue paper and ribbons to decorate a classic Giant Robot shopping bag for a mere dollar or doing the same with a reusable cloth Giant Robot- or David Choe-themed shopping bag for only $2

* For those who don’t live on the West Coast, Giant Robot’s online shop will be offering 25 percent off non-sale and non-art merchandise, the same steep discounts on kaiju goods, and other specials that will be posted at secure.giantrobot.com.





THE ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING
NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 7



The Problem Solverz is a animated show currently running on Cartoon Networks Adult Swim and created by artist collective Paper Rad member Ben Jones. Filled with kinetic energy that’s at times based on an abstract animation and story lines, the show also follows simple cartoon cannons. The art style is hyper kinetic, colorful, with an original look and feel that fans of Paper Rad will recognize. This art exhibition will feature works created in the style of the program and it’s characters.

     
By BEN JONES & JOHN PHAM
 
By BEN JONES & JOHN PHAM
     
 
By BEN JONES & JOHN PHAM
 
By BEN JONES & JOHN PHAM

 



POST-IT SHOW 7
DECEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 29
RECEPTION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 6:30-10PM


Giant Robot is proud to present Post-It Show 6 at Giant Robot 2. Curated by artists Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson in conjunction with Giant Robot, the show is slated to feature roughly 2,000 works by noted contributors for only $20. These pieces will be on standard-sized 3″ x 3″ Post-It notes. (Larger sizes of 4″ x 4″ and 6″ x 6″ will cost a bit more.) The pieces will be cash-and-carry, making it a great chance to find one-of-a-kind yet affordable holiday gifts.

Trevor Alixopolous, Erin Althea, Esao Andrews, APAK!, Nick Arciaga, Andrice Arp, T. Edward Bak, Scott Bakal, Dan Barry, Gary Baseman, Michelle Borok, Aaron Brown, Calef Brown, You Jung Byun, Lilli Carre, Christine Castro, Martin Cendreda, Helen Chau, Ching Ching Cheng, James Chong, Joey Chou, Chris Cilla, Angie Clayton, Tim Cochran, Allison Cole, Eleanor Davis, Bob Dob, Seth Drenner, Theo Ellsworth, Ines Estrada, Edie Fake, Evah Fan, Korin Faught, Jesse Fillingham, Michael Fleming, Cam Floyd, Renee French, Nina Frenkel, Shannon Freshwater, Future Colors of America, Nicholas Gazin, Susie Ghahremani, Gabe Gonzales, Kio Griffith, Katherine Guillen, Peter Hamlin, Pam Henderson, John Hendrix, Tim Hensley, Jaime Hernandez, Ryan Heshka, Len Higa, Andrew Holder, Jason Holley, David Horvath, Mina Horvath, Patrick Hruby, Rama Hughes, Ryan Hungerford, Tony Huynh, Mark Ingram, Mari Inukai, Jordin Isip, Rich Jacobs, Yellena James, Levon Jihanian, Hellen Jo, JUURI, Jared Konopitski, Allison Krumwiede, Maple Lam, Travis Lampe, Jeremiah LaTorre, Mashanda Lazarus, Daniel Lim, Christopher Lyles, Liz Mamont, Jed McGowan, Jeff McMillan, James McShane, Monkmus, Brendan Monroe, Rick Morris, Jesse Moynihan, Munkao, Mark Murphy, Gary Musgrave, Eric Nakamura, Shihori Nakayama, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Tom Neely, Tru Nguyen, Anders Nilsen, Mare Odomo, Saejean Oh, Saelee Oh, Ming Ong, Martin Ontiveros, Pacolli, John Pham, Dave Plunkert, Jason Polan, Mimi Pond, Carlos Ramos, Jesse Reklaw, Martha Rich, Andy Ristaino, Julie Robertson, Edward Robin Coronel, Ron Russell, Johnny Ryan, Matthew Salata, Souther Salazar, Brooks Salzwadel, Emilio Santoyo, Scrappers, Ann Shen, David Smith, Owen Smith, Jeff Soto, Dave Stolte, Scott Teplin, Jeremy Tinder, Jesse Tise, Mark Todd, Jen Tong, Shark Toof, Anna Topuriya, Edwin Ushiro, Sara Varon, Jon Vermilyea, Chris Von Szombathy, Liz Walsh, Pen Ward, Esther Pearl Watson, Steven Weissman, Megan Whitmarsh, Kent Williams, Christine Wu, Jeni Yang, Jamie Zollars, and more to be added...






UNDERCURRENTS
NEW WORKS BY MARTIN HSU AND LAWRENCE YANG







GIANT ROBOT POP UP SHOP
HOTEL DE VILLE IN LOS FELIZ, CA
NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 30


Giant Robot pops up again, this time in historic Los Feliz neighborhood inside of the Hotel de Ville shop on Hollywood Blvd. Showcasing a curated array of goods, shoppers will get a feel of the Giant Robot stores on Sawtelle in WLA. It’s a short run for the holidays and we are proud to work with a shop and brand such as Hotel de Ville.

Hotel de Ville Vintage Eyewear is a preeminent shop and brand in Los Feliz showcasing eyeglass frames of their own and from makers around the world.







MEAT BUN HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP
HOSTED BY GIANT ROBOT 2
DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 30


For one month, a new line and some of the classic favorites of Meat Bun clothing will be available.




      
GIANT ROBOT
CARDBOARD ROBOT T-SHIRT
  UGLYDOLL
UGLY CHARLIE PLUSH
Cute robot made out of cardboard and barely held together. It's on a black t-shirt and needs a nice home!
 
  Ugly Charlie and his little brother Jrizzy are always putting on a show. Ugly Charlielikes to take center stage anytime he can.
 
HOOKED HANDS
TOTORO PLUSH
  KOZYNDAN
UPRISINGS PRINT
Our friends from Hooked Hands create this adorable grey Totoro plush. So loveable! Knitted with acrylic wool and filled with plush stuffing.   A lovely print featuring the classic Hokusai wave made of bunnies. Same piece that graced the cover of GR issue #28.
 
LUCKY CAT ERASER   MOMIJI DOLL
You'd be fortunate to erase your mistakes with these Lucky Cat erasers.
 
  Momiji are message dolls. Turn them upside down and inside you'll find a teeny tiny card, perfect for writing messages and sharing secrets.



 
By GIANT ROBOT NEWS
   T-SHIRTS + ME
By MEI MELANÇON
The Art of Problem Solving aka The Problem Solverz Art Exhibition took place last Saturday at Giant Robot 2.

 
     "Even now when I wander into the store on Sawtelle, I usually rifle through the t-shirts. I am guaranteed to find a fun selection of unique art designs I know I won’t see anywhere else."
     
 
WIDE ANGLE SOUNDS BY BEN CLARK
By MARTIN WONG
  WIN TICKETS: LACMA MIYAZAKI SCREENINGS
By GIANT ROBOT NEWS
Besides being my go-to photographer for Giant Robot, my friend Ben Clark has taken pictures for the likes of Paul Frank, Emerica, Vans, Transworld, and Yo Gabba Gabba! But before Ben used cameras for a living, he shot for fun.   LA County Museum of Art will be presenting new, English-subtitled 35mm prints of two Hayao Miyazaki films: CASTLE IN THE SKY and SPIRITED AWAY. Screenings on Nov. 26th.
 



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