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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Jamungo BUD Series 3 are Available Now at Hero.

Buds Blind Box Series III from Jamungo are available now at Hero and they are a killer series!

Featuring designs from MAD, Jesse Ledoux, Yuck, Jon Burgerman, FERG, Superdeux, Aesthetic Apparatus, VanBeater, Pedini, Kenn munk, saurkids, Jim Koch, Frank Kozik, oooOOOooo (Brian Morris) and Muttpop.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Lots of new stuff at Hero now...

Santa came to Hero a little early and we have something for every one on your holiday list, no matter if they are naughty or nice!

Swamp Folk Mini Figures
The Scary Girl adventure continues with Nathan Jurevicius’ latest mini series. All 9 Swamp Folk, plus the two chases, come blind boxed with accessories and an insert that tells their twisted tales.
Available now at Hero.

Krunk-A-Claus Dunny 3-Inch
Get in the Yuletide spirit with TADO’s Krunk-A-Clause Dunny. With a bottle of ‘nog and ice cream cone, the jolly Krunk is the gift that keeps on giving. But watch out for the crowbar wielding, holiday hating chase! Blind-boxed and at Hero now!

Xmas Wonderland Labbit 5-Pack
Frank Kozik spreads a little holiday sneer with this set of 5 ferociously festive 1.5-inch Labbits. Ranging from flocked to frosted, this pack is available now at Hero.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

New Mongers Filter Kings Available Now at Hero

Mongers Filter Kings

Get addicted to a fresh pack of Mongers in the 3rd installment of Frank Kozik’s infamous series. Each of the 19 flavorful figures, including the 2 chases, are 2-inches tall, and aim to satisfy your fix at Hero.

Frank Kozik established himself in the mid-eighties by reviving the lost art of the concert poster. His success designing posters segued into artwork, namely album covers for music powerhouses like The Sex Pistols and Nirvana. Today, Kozik’s main artistic focus is in the design and production of vinyl toys.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Upcoming Kidrobot Releases at Hero

Buff Monster Dunny 8-inch
October 8.

Indulge your sweet tooth with the 8-inch Buff Monster Dunny. Topped with the artist’s trademark heavy metal-inspired, ice cream art and limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, this vinyl confection is only available at select retailers, get it at Hero on October 8.

Mongers Filter Kings
Mid October

Get addicted to a fresh pack of Mongers in the 3rd installment of Frank Kozik’s infamous series. Each of the 19 flavorful figures, including the 2 chases, are 2-inches tall, and sell for only $4.99, aim to satisfy your fix at Hero this October.

Frank Kozik established himself in the mid-eighties by reviving the lost art of the concert poster. His success designing posters segued into artwork, namely album covers for music powerhouses like The Sex Pistols and Nirvana. Today, Kozik’s main artistic focus is in the design and production of vinyl toys.

Cucos Minis
Late October

From the dark recesses of Patricio Oliver’s mind come the unique and bizarre group of children called the Cucos. Led by the elusive and sinister Cursed Twins, these 3-inch terrors torment Hero in late October.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

New at Hero and Available Now!

Futurama Mini Figures

3-Inch

Vinyl

Time warp to the 31st century with cast of Futurama!

We've teamed up with Matt Groening and David X. Cohen for the second time to bring your favorite Planet Express employees to vinyl.

From the cryogenically frozen Fry to the ancient Dr. Zoidberg, 12 iconic characters, including 2 chases are coming at you blind boxed in the very near future. Each figure in this series comes with a sticker and some include accessories too!

Smorkin' Labbit
10-Inch DayGlo Polka Dot Edition

Vinyl

Spots are the new solid, or so Labbit thinks after smorkin' a few too many and getting experimental with his coat.

Because of his smork-induced slip-up, this 10-incher's now puffing away on a candy cigarette, and though he probably won't admit it, we think his DayGlo spots make him just a little bit happy.

Only 850 made.

Rippers Zipper Pulls
1-Inch

Metal

Can't kick your Kozik habit?

The King of Smork just coughed up a fresh pack of 1-inch Mongers and they're like nothing you've seen before.

Made from smooth enamel slabs, these little addicts clip onto your jackets, hoodies and backpacks so you can satisfy your inner smork everywhere you go.

Collect Labbit, Captain Blood, Sarge, and rest of the gang in this 23 piece series!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

More new stuff at Hero today!!

Legendary artist Frank Kozik blows up his original mini and much-loved Mongers, Booger, Lorenzo and Ramirez, into 6-inch form.

Each Monger's mouth accessory is interchangeable with all other Big Mongers' accessories, as well as the ones sold with Frank Kozik's 5-inch Happy Labbit.

Huck Gee's rare & original Dunny from series 1 is back in 20-inch form.

Ultra-limited and hand-signed by the artist, Skullhead Dunny is taking over...

Only 200 made!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Things we are into right now... NYC + Renegade Edition

BETH

Brooklyn
Since the Renegade Craft Fair was at McCarren Park in Brooklyn we decided to stay right in Williamsburg and really enjoy Brooklyn to the fullest. Whenever we go to the city we stay somewhere in Manhattan and this was surprisingly far more enjoyable. We were a VERY quick subway ride (less than 15 mins) away from the East Village and SoHo, it was significantly cheaper getting a hotel room, there are tons of great restaurants and shopping and it is just so much more relaxed. We didn't get to enjoy and explore Brooklyn as much as we would have liked since we were working all day Saturday and Sunday but the overall vibe of the people and the neighborhoods were so chill and we can't wait to go back. The Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn was a great time, super well organized and a lot of amazing talented artists from all over. We can't wait for next year - until then check out all the other Renegade Craft Fairs held all over the country.

Talking Squid
A fellow vendor at Renegade Brooklyn, that has been stylishly recycling t-shirts since 2006. Their products are beautifully well made and all are made from 100% recycled t-shirts. Super modern, trendy, clean and simple and do not look "recycled". I purchased one of the fringe necklaces in a green palette (as pictured above) and I love it. Can't wait to buy more of the necklaces and I really want one of the clutches. Check out all the other great handmade goodies from Talking Squid, including headbands, rugs, totes, handbags and more here.

BabyCakes
In a city with no shortage of bakeries and cupcake shops, this one shines above all the rest. BabyCakes offers all-natural, organic and delicious alternatives free from the common allergens: wheat, gluten, dairy, casein and eggs. They also use agave nectar to sweeten their products instead of refined white sugar or toxic chemical sweeteners. Whether or not you are vegan, gluten intolerant, dairy intolerant, etc., these are the best cupcakes you will ever eat. We stopped by at the end of the night one night while in the city after eating in Little Italy, and I grabbed a couple cupcakes to-go since I was so full from dinner. Once I finally sat down and ate one, it was like a party in my mouth, since I have all but given up on really enjoying baked goods anymore. Check out BabyCakes new cookbook that just released last month, featuring a variety of vegan, gluten free and (mostly) sugar-free recipes from the bakery. Coming soon BabyCakes LA.

Holly Hue
This is a special review since Holly Hue is actually a Buffalo-based business that was a fellow vendor at Renegade this weekend as well. I have purchased 3 or 4 of Holly Hue's items in the past, but ran into her work again at the craft fair this weekend. I popped in her booth and fell in love with this new dress, but was far too tired to think about sizes and colors, so I am looking forward to contacting her, trying some on and hopefully getting one. Holly Hue's creations are made from 90% recycled materials and each item is a one-of-a-kind. She searches the aisles of thrift stores, gets items from friends and repurposes them, creating non-conventional hoodies, dresses, and other accessories. Each item is a truly unique piece that no one else will have.

Kidrobot HQ
We had a meeting with our pals over at the Kidrobot main offices while in the city, and I wish I could have taken tons of photos of the offices and all the super rad toys throughout their space for you to see. But alas, I have some level of class and wouldn't be "that person", but boy did I want to. After meeting and chatting about all kinds of good shit and seeing some of the new stuff that will be coming out in the upcoming months, etc, we got a gift from our pal Shannon and it is so fabulous. We were given the cyan flocked Smokin' Joe Dzhugashvili Stalin Bust by Frank Kozik, only 50 were ever made and wow is that gonna look great in our collection. We didn't have time to hit the Kidrobot store in SoHo this trip, but after being in their head offices, I'm not sure it could compare.

Risotteria
Yeh, so what, I am a fatty and 1/3 of this post is food related, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that part of the fun of NYC is all the great food, it really is a foodie's heaven. Risotteria is a super yummy Italian restaurant located in the West Village on Bleeker Street, and they are also one of the best known gluten free restaurants in America. The last time I was in the city I went there and it was one of the best meals I have ever had. They serve gluten free Italian food including pizza, breadsticks, panini, risotto and even a variety of gluten free beers and baked goods.

Have no fear about dragging a friend (or in my case my husband) to an "allergen free restaurant", they offer quite a few non-gluten free items as well and all gluten-free items are clearly listed with a "g" next to them, and to be perfectly honest their gluten free items are so good most people wouldn't know they were if they didn't look at the menu. Mark got a gluten free pizza (what a great husband) and I got a gluten free panini so we could split and try both, both were super delicious and Mark even commented that you couldn't tell they were gluten free and he enjoyed both very much (not to mention he ate a TON of the GF breadsticks).

This restaurant by far has the most gluten free choices out of any restaurant I have EVER been to and you can even buy frozen items to take home or dry mixes for the bakes goods, I grabbed a bag of the gluten free pizza crust / breadstick dry mix to make at home.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

So many new goodies available now at Hero.

I love great days when we get a big shipment with lots of stuff. Today was one of those days! Check out ALL the new stuff that is available NOW at Hero.

Plush 'Stache Labbits 7-Inch
San Francisco artist Frank Kozik’s iconic furball adds new plush flavors to the addiction menu. Available in blue and pink.

Luckies Zipper Pulls
The magical minds at FriendsWithYou introduce Luckies zipper pulls. Find iconic characters Malfi, TTT, Buddy Chub and more in this 29 figure blind boxed series designed to bring you good luck and happiness.

Rollin' Stock Mini Figures
Graffiti writer & DJ Kid Acne’s Rollin’ Stock mini series. Cast in his signature 70’s-flavored aesthetic, each figure in this 12-toy series links together. Hook your train up with more traction if you find the 2 chases.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Gamma Mutant Space Friends have landed at Hero

Pastel punk illustrator Tara McPherson's Gamma Mutant Space Friends are earthlings now. Series includes 10 blind-boxed figures and 2 chases. These have sold out through Kidrobot and they are going fast at Hero, once they are gone, that is it. So hurry in and get some before it's too late.

Still available.....

The 1984 Labbit is SOLD OUT from Kidrobot already and we just have a couple left!! Hurry up and get yours!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

New in store this week at Hero!

"Unicornasaurus"

Discharge process on Charcoal colored Anvil brand t-shirt.
Pre-shrunk, 100% ring spun cotton.

Women's sizes: S, M, L, XL

and

"Detached" (Mr. Bunny Shirt)

Discharge process on Charcoal colored Anvil brand t-shirt.
Pre-shrunk, 100% ring spun cotton.

Unisex sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

1984 Labbit 10-Inch
Labbit circa 1984. San Francisco artist Frank Kozik’s 10-inch icon is available now, safety pins and all. Only 1000 made; we only have a couple available for sale, so hurry and get yours before they are gone.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Coming in April to Hero from Kidrobot

Here is a sneak peek of everything we're getting at Hero from Kidrobot in April:

APRIL 9:

Tree Huggr Dunny 8-Inch
Discover nature’s sinister side with South African illustrator Kronk’s Tree Huggr Dunny. 1 in 12 are super-light and rare. Available April 9.

*** Hero will ONLY have a SUPER RARE red alternate version of this Dunny that is exclusive to select stores. NOT even Kidrobot stores or Kidrobot.com will even have this version!!***

APRIL 23:

Gamma Mutant Space Friends Mini Series
Pastel punk illustrator Tara McPherson’s Gamma Mutant Space Friends land on earth April 23. Series includes 10 figures and 2 chases. Blind–boxed.

1984 Labbit 10-Inch
Labbit circa 1984. San Francisco artist Frank Kozik’s 10-inch icon goes on sale safety pins and all April 23. Only 1000 made.

Alphabet! Keychains
Underground DJ and graphic designer Mike Davis’ Alphabet! zipper pull keychains offer a new way of learning. Collect all 26 starting April 23. Blind-boxed.

Also available sometime in April:

Plush 'Stache Labbits 7-Inch
San Francisco artist Frank Kozik’s iconic furball adds new plush flavors to the addiction menu. Available in blue and pink this April.

Friday, October 31, 2008

This B.U.D.'s for You - Custom Toys Available for Purchase Online NOW

They are all one-of-a-kind and some have already sold so hurry and get the one you want NOW before it is gone. And finally.... some shameless self promotion of the toys that Hero did for the show. Ryan's sold but Mark's and mine are still available.

Elizabeth Manos Brickey - Hero Design Studio
"Earl E. Bird"

Mark Brickey - Hero Design Studio
"Bear Lee Legal"

Ryan Besch - Hero Design Studio

"The Lack"

Monday, August 11, 2008

Signed by Kozik

Frank Kozik is now operating his own Signedbykozik.com website. An "E-Signing" service for fans who cannot attend a Frank Kozik personal appearance and would like something special signed by Mr. Kozik. www.SignedByKozik.com is proud to be able to offer to you a wide variety of collectible toys, prints, skate decks, books, exclusives and other memorabilia personally signed by Frank Kozik. They will be continually adding new and exciting items signed by Mr. Kozik so please check back often.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

This week at Hero!!!

Thursday August 7th at Hero is gonna be HUGE!!

Unicornasaurus by Joe Ledbetter

Get the gray or orange mystical creature with a rotating head and heart or skulls pendant before they disappear...

Labbit Series 2

Burnt out from simply smorkin', Kozik's Labbits are back with more habits than ever.
These 5-inchers come with 4 swappable accessories, some dirty, some sweet, some terrible and twisted.
Grab four different packs for maximum playability.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Limited edition exclusive lamps by all your favorite artists

At The Art Liberation and COMING SOON!! These look amazing!!

They also have some amazing metal cast figures by Kozik and Bwana Spoons... this is gonna be a site to keep your eyes on.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Just Arrived. In Store at Hero Now!

New at Hero, NOW! Hurry in, some of these items are very limited and we only have a couple of pieces or in some cases only one available for purchase.

Thomas Han's Pushers - Spirit and Pirate

Red Demon Original

Red Demon Classico

Kozik's Camo El Panda

Huck Gee's Flying Tiger Sharky

12" GID inflatable Bubble Mole by DGPH.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Holiday Labbit, on sale tomorrow October 25.

The 5-inch Holiday Labbit by Frank Kozik with 4 interchangeable accessories goes on sale tomorrow October 25 and he wants ALL the presents. This adorable guy comes with a christmas gift, light bulb, candy cane, and half eaten elf. If you have any of the other 5-inch Labbits or Sarge, the accessories are all interchangeable. Come and get him before they are all gone, they are a great gift.