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"

This B.U.D.'s for You - Photos

Visit our online gallery here to see the entire collection of custom Blow Up Dolls from the show - any unsold toys will be available for purchase from the site this Friday 10/31 at 12pm EST.



Check out more photos from the opening reception here.

This B.U.D.'s for You on Buffalo Rising

Check out the article online that was featured in this month's print edition

http://buffalorising.com/story/hero_design_art_show_this_buds_1#sca

Another teaser on the Custom Show - This B.U.D.'s For You

Another quick tease on a couple customs for the upcoming show at Hero! Get more info about the custom show here.

This B.U.D.'s for You Custom Show - GET MORE INFO!!

This B.U.D.'s for You - Custom Show - TEASER!!

A quick tease on a few customs for the upcoming show at Hero! Get more info about the custom show here

More soon....

This B.U.D.'s for You - Custom 9" B.U.D. Toy Show at Hero

This B.U.D.'s for You
Custom 9" B.U.D. Toy Show at Hero
October 24-December 23, 2008
Opening Reception October 24, 2008

WHAT: This B.U.D.'s for You. Hero is hosting a custom toy show featuring one-of-a-kind customs from over 30 artists from all over the world. The figure that is being customized is the 9" Blow Up Doll from Jamungo (as seen above) and each custom toy will be available for purchase. They will be available online after the first week of being on display, so if you are hoping to get a custom from a certain artist, you will want to be at the opening.

WHEN: October 24 - December 23, 2008. The opening reception is Friday, October 24 at El Museo directly next door to Hero. The show will only be on display at El Museo for the night of the reception (Hero will still be open next door) and the show will move over and remain on display at Hero from October 25 - December 23.

WHERE: Opening reception is Friday October 24 is at El Museo, 95 Allen Street, Buffalo NY 14202 the collection will be on display for duration of the show at Hero Design Studio + Boutique at 93 Allen Street.

WHY: This B.U.D.'s for You was organized to spotlight the phenomenon of custom designed toys and the artists creating them. We are featuring seasoned toy designers, gigposter artists, fine artists, illustrators, tattoo artists, musicians, etc. There will be local artists as well as international artists. Each piece is a one-of-kind toy all available for purchase.

WHO:
Frank Kozik • Dalek • Doktor A • Michael Michael Motorcycle • Shawn Smith of Shawnimals • Bobby Dixon • Aesthetic Apparatus • Anne Benjamin • Jordan Buckley • Mike Budai • Jared Cain • Cerdo • Coreroc • D-LuX • DROID • Delicious Design League • Doublenaut • Dwitt • Edreys • Jason Goad • Eleanor Grosch • Hero Design Studio • Richard Kegler • Bucky Lastard • Leecifer • Jon Mirro • Punchgut • Thomas Rooney • Rob Schwager • Craig Seder • Mike Slobot • Dan Springer • Dan Stiles • Strawberryluna • Adam Swinbourne • Amy Jo/Tooth • Lonny Unitus

**STAY TUNED FOR SNEAK PEAKS OF THE CUSTOMS AND MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE OPENING PARTY!**