The second & final 'Patchwerk' style Battleman. Black & Purple vinyl parts with hand painted head/torch [Click image for larger view].
[All the photography above by Toybot Studios]
On the vine:
Home brew easy cam:
Reckless Toys
Major film studio Warner Bros recently enlisted a group of artists to reinterpret their favorite characters from within the DC Comics Universe for a private show hanging at their Los Angeles headquarters this March.
Here, an Etrigan the DEMON focused piece based on the character originally created by comic legend Jack Kirby in 1972. 11" x 15" Oil on board. Original artwork waiting list inquirys: baronvonzutphen@gmail.com
[Click on image for larger view]
Finished Painting Scan:
Pencil:
Detail:
In progress:
The whole gang: Arbito, Cupco, Chanmen, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Lori D.,Martin Ontiveros, Scrappers, Skinner, Bwana Spoons, Mike Sutfin & Amanda Visell. For more information on the other entries visit Grass Hut
Major Thnx to Bwana Spoons.
Black & Glow in the Dark parts with hand painted Head/torch [Click image for larger view].
September 2K11
Nomad NFS
Below, a handful of TLS23 original works. Acrylic paint, Copic Ink Markers & prismacolor on metallic pewter stock.
When asked to choose two artists for the 'favorites' component of my feature article in Pushead's first issue of Juxtapoz [Oct 2k9], one vote belonged to UK born painter Dan Seagrave. Two years later, I was delighted & honored to find myself conducting an interview with Dan for Pushead's second curated issue. Out on newsstands now.
Above, Dan Seagrave opening spread Pg.1:
Nightfall MadBattleMan gets the 'Guilty Pleasures' coverage.
Photo: Toybot Studios
The UK based clothing brand Disturbia has released it's new 'Dead Empires' Autumn/Winter line including a 'Coffin' T-shirt featuring the Safe Inside graphic with new colors on white. Tee & Tank-top available now at 150 select boutiques in the UK & Europe as well as the online store.
Information retrieved! A transpacific Battleman surveys the Tokyo landscape from a rooftop:
[Photos: Shingo]
Meanwhile, a transatlantic ally arrives in Berlin:
[Photos: Thornton]
Holy Jeez. The cover for Goblin Cock's second album 'Come With Me If You Want To Live' appears in this recent Nardwuar Interview with Odd Future [@ 5:30 mark].
The Official MadBattleMan 'Nightfall Edition' will be released Monday, August 15, at noon EST at recklesstoys.com
Skillful photography by Kirkland Jue Toybot Studios
Here lies a post to recap works created for a guest appearance alongside Aaron Horkey at Pushead's PATCHWERK event held at the Toy Tokyo Booth, 4 PM Thursday, July 21st 2K11.
Sutfin TLS23 Hardcover Book. Signed/numbered edition of 23. Packed in a slipcase with silk-screened reversed spot varnish signature. Die cut linen cover with acetate overlay. Each book harbors an additional giclee print. 11 of 23 books contained an original work on metallic pewter stock. Sold out.
Vid example:
MadBattleMan 'Patchwerk' figures. Sold Out.
MadBattleMan 'Nightfall' edition. A small number were available and sold out at the event [A larger number will be online at Reckless Toys at a future date].
MadBattleMan HP [Pics to follow - check back!!]
Thnx - Tonya & Thora S, Pus, Toybot Studios, Monolith Press, Toy Tokyo, Chris K, David M, Justin K, Kris P & Aaron H.
Behold! The Reckless Toys x Mike Sutfin Mad BattleMan colorway #2 'Nightfall' featuring black vinyl with silver sprays, white rub & a bit of spotted paint spatter. To be released this July.
Chapter 2 in the MadBattleMan storyline beautifully scratched out by Dino Sommese (thnx Dino).
Check back for more updates on the figure & release date.
