It's Memorial Day Weekend and all across the US folks are remembering and honoring the men and women that have died in service of our country by, among other things, grilling meats of all kinds and drinking beer. I suppose there's nothing more American than that! 

We're doing our part by also offering some great deals in our Sale Section. First off, anything by Kidrobot is at least 25% OFF! But delve deeper and you'll see quite a bit more on sale too....why not have a peak and get some goodies! Sale prices are good online only (but you can order online and use our "In Store Pickup" option if you'd like) and available through Memorial Day (Monday the 27th).

Speaking of Memorial Day, our Chicago location will be open on Memorial Day (again, Monday, May 27) but with limited hours....we'll be here 11am-4pm only. Finally, please note that both UPS and USPS have the day off, so any orders between now and Monday will ship on Tuesday, May 28th. Thanks....now fire up the grill!

Take me to the sale!

Above Left: Mitchell Egly, City Net, 11x14 inches, Mixed Media on Paper, $450 (Framed)
Above Right: Kinsey Jenkins, Trial, 11x14 inches, Digital Print on Paper A/P, $100 (Framed)

Works by the Society of Illustrators Chicago
May 10-June 2, 2013

Opening Reception
Friday, March 10, 2013, 7-10PM

Tomorrow night in the gallery we open A New Narrative: Works by the Society of Illustrators Chicago. This juried exhibition features SOIC members, students, faculty and alumni from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago exploring current trends in illustration. Join us in supporting our local art community, educators and illustrators!

If you can't make the opening, the exhibit will be on view in the gallery through Sunday, June 2, plus we'll be having a closing reception that evening, 5-7pm. And, as with most of our exhibits, works will be available for purchase first through our preview list (sign up here). Thanks!

It's a new month, which means a new color in the Roto-a-Matic. The Helper Dragon by Tim Biskup has never looked as tasty as it does in the May 2013 Color of the Month, Chocolate Brown! It's not particularly good to eat (not edible at all really), but it sure looks good. 0% Cacao! As always, only $6!

Be sure to grab a Lilac or Pink while you still can as well....there are some of each available at the time we're writing this, but there's a finite supply!

Finally....we're not sure if it'll be June, or maybe July, but a new mold for the Roto-a-Matic is in the works! What will it be?

Open the doors of perception, baby.

Labbit looks to the past and the future. Featuring the classic white Kozik icon fused with a detailed relief sculpt Labbit skeleton, the two faced vinyl Skeleton Labbit stands 10 inches tall and embodies Labbit's beginnings and endings. Originating in the world of myth, these gatekeepers are limited to 666 pieces each worldwide.

Available in two editions, Frightmare (White) and Something's Under the Bed (Black) for $75 each on Thursday, April 25 at 10am Central online and 11am Central in-store. 

While the Squadt Assembly Pop-up and Exhibit is ongoing in the gallery, we've now sold out of all of the figures made for the event. That means we've got some leftover accessories ready for you to grab! We've got lens sets, shirts, jackets, weapons and more available while they last. No limits. First come, first served!

Also, FYI, we've got some great Squadt Assembly merch available online here too! And don't let the custom graphics on that part of the site fool you, you can easily add both items from the Squadt Assembly merch pages as well as our normal online store on the same order. Let us know if you have any questions.

Note: not all of the accessories in the photo above are available....some items have already sold out! Thanks.

The trophy: a handsome 8 inch vinyl springbuck. Curved horns, perked pointed ears, and graphic black design in the striking style of South African born artist Colus make this Dunny a splendid prize. A super glossy sculpted wood grain plaque is mounted around his neck as if a platter for his bulbous head. Ready for display. Limited edition.

Available  for $75 on Thursday, April 11 at 10am Central online, and at 11am Central in-store. Thanks!

Squadt Assembly is a pop-up store and exhibit by Playge (Ferg x Threezero) hosted at Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago - April 5-28, 2013. Attendees will be able to choose from a library of limited edition parts, clothing and accessories designed by FERG and manufactured by Threezero exclusively for this show to build their own custom Squadt figure. A range of Squadt related merchandise, prints and other goodies will also be available.

For more details please see our Squadt Assembly site. Thanks!

Cast in matte black and shiny orange Japanese vinyl, the Young Gohst [Cap Gun Version] by Ferg x Grody Shogun is equal parts awesome and nostalgia. Damn I loved cap guns when I was a wee Toy Wrangler…I can almost smell the black powder still. Sorry, zoned out there for a second....here's the details: Young Gohst stands 3 inches tall and will be available for $35 each (cap gun not included, sorry).

While we are not taking pre-orders for this piece, we are taking reservations. Why? Because this piece is being made to order by Grody Shogun and there is not yet an estimate on when they'll be completed. Without an estimate on when they'll be available to ship we don't want to ask you to put money down. 

Instead, email us to be put on the reserve list *before* March 31 and we'll guarantee you one and send you a payment link as soon as they arrive. Thanks!

Our good friend, and Rotofugi Gallery Curator, David van Alphen has an alter ego. No, he's not a super hero (though he's a damn good curator and makes a mean pickle)....he's also an artist under the moniker Netherland.

This Friday he opens a new exhibit in our gallery called In Color. David's vibrant collage and acrylic creations, coated in a high gloss clear resin, are a perfect throwback to the rockin' seventies. The exhibit opens this Friday, March 8, 7-10pm and will be on display through March 27. Sign up for our Gallery Previews email list for early access (preview email is sent out at 10am Central Time the day of the opening). Thanks!

Are you ready for some pink power? 

Available throughout the month of March, featuring the Helper Dragon sculpt by Tim Biskup. Only $6 each!