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datadub
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 Cosmo Liquid show Went to the Cosmo Liquid show opening tonight. It was small and cozy and packed to the rafters with those unsung heroes of the vinyl world - the sculptors. Often contractually obligated not to toot their own horns and oftimes working away as wage slaves in some sculpt factory - I hope the Cosmo show will mark the beginning of more recognition of these fellows who have done as much as anyone to conribute to the joy we find in collecting vinyl.
How many of you even heard of this Cosmo guy? and even those who have may be surprised to see the original molds of cherished possessions displayed at the exhibition by this talented sculptor. In the small space were the orignal molds of several secret base figures, Balzac figures, Crocoroc and what I think was Cosmo's breakthrough piece that helped traise his name out of the shadows - the Pushead x KAWS collabo companion. There was some reallly nice stuff there showing cosmo's great skill and range.
I took a few pics of the party but Cosmo asked if I refrain from posting any close-ups of any of the original sculpts themselves. THe show runs for 2 and 1/2 weeks in a gallery in Roppongi. If you are in the neighbor hood - highly reccomended.
few pics here
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Paulkaiju
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Wow,
I might actually be there to make this!
I agree, the sculptors deserve way more recognition.
Sounds like a hell-a-cool exhibit.
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eldorado
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Damn... wish I could be there.
Cosmo and Pus ...the Only Kaws I really dig!
Hope you make it P.K.!
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yiminy
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Cosmo is the guy who sculpted Woodring's Mantra. I love that one...
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Paulkaiju
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yiminy wrote: Cosmo is the guy who sculpted Woodring's Mantra. I love that one... Yes! That is a really nice fig!
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datadub
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Paulkaiju wrote: yiminy wrote: Cosmo is the guy who sculpted Woodring's Mantra. I love that one... Yes! That is a really nice fig! yeah it was in the show!
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ungawa222
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Cosmo is a master. Such a great body of diverse work, all of it so balanced and engaging. Wish I could go to this show!
Thanks for the post on this, data!
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bansheebot
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Very, very cool.
Does anyone know any info. on the beaten up looking fighter guy on the right in the DSCF1424.JPG picture?
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Chuck
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Did you take any pics at the show, data?
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kontact
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horseshoe wrote: Did you take any pics at the show, data?
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garadama
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/datadub/53 ... 332464638/
May I ask the name of the 2 tiny figures at the bottom right corner of the pic ? made by ?
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Pogue
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Cosmo rules. We should try to put a list of his toys together:
1. Fink Shit (I think)
2. Skull Bee
3. Kaws vs Pus
4. MAntra
5. I think at lease on of the new S7 toys is buy him
Cosmo is too shy, I want to see detailed pictures of the show. I think his work is important and should be well documented.
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datadub
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Pogue wrote: Cosmo rules. We should try to put a list of his toys together:
1. Fink Shit (I think) <- YEP
2. Skull Bee
3. Kaws vs Pus
4. MAntra
5. I think at lease on of the new S7 toys is buy him
The blobby ROCK guy from 360 toy group
SB Mantis
Kaibutsu-kun
Cosmo is too shy, I want to see detailed pictures of the show. I think his work is important and should be well documented. Like I mentioned not only is he shy but he was worried about contractual issues/future work prospects if I put up detailed pics of the show. I promised him I wouldn't - shame really
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datadub wrote: 1. Fink Shit
2. Skull Bee
3. Kaws x Pus
4. Mantra
5. (one new S7 Ghostland - ?)
6. Blobby ROCK guy from 360 toy group
7. SB Mantis
8. Kaibutsu-kun That's a hella impressive list already. Mantra is one of my all-time faves, one of the very first pieces I ever bought - so Cosmo bears the blame/gets the credit for sending me down this crazy road.
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meczilla
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Man, I'd love to see this. KawsxPus is one of my favorite toys to hold and just look at the details. Thanks for the taste datadub.
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datadub
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1. Fink Shit
2. Skull Bee
3. Kaws x Pus
4. Mantra
5. (one new S7 Ghostland - ?)
6. Blobby ROCK guy & Hoody rock guy from 360 toy group
(jumping down in the lower right hand corner of this link)
7. SB Mantis
8. Kaibutsu-kun
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rhinomilk
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well.. this is what i gathered from the S7 article with pushead
1. Fink Shit (body only)
2. Skull Bee
3. Kaws x Pus
4. Mantra
5. (one new S7 Ghostland - ?)
6. Blobby ROCK guy & Hoody rock guy from 360 toy group
(jumping down in the lower right hand corner of this link)
7. SB Mantis
8. Kaibutsu-kun
9. Cococroc
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JORDAN23
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Best sculptor in the business....I would love to see that exhibit.
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Pogue
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I think he has done some stuff for Bandi too.
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Kondo has also sculpted the Yoshitomo Nara fountain bank, The body (not the head) of the fink shit, the skull Bee, the PusxKaws, Woodrings Mantra, the Skull Mantis, a bunch of kits for Billiken, the Kaibutsu Kun stuff, plenty more as well as the new Super7 Stomp fight figure. Pics soon!
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eldorado
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brianflynn wrote: as well as the new Super7 Stomp fight figure. Pics soon! Allright! Cant wait....
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datadub
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Kondo-san just called me to tell ya'll that there are some offical pics up at the striped house gallery homepage..
enjoy
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plover
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This works better.
http://striped-house.com/now.html
Really great to see the figures in pieces. I'd love to take in this show. Thanks for the link Data.
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datadub
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thanks plover - the board kacked out on me and I gave up...
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