Just wanted to give readers an update on the Sarasota chalk festival that got some press regarding the infamous Lego Man that washed up on the Siesta Key Beach. Sources pin-pointed the Ego Leonard experiment publicity stunt to Dutch guerrilla artist Leon Keer who happened to be one of the artist in Sarasota this week participating in the city’s annual chalk festival. Here is a picture of his featured 3D Lego Army work at the festival.

Harbour City shopping center in Hong Kong has a current exhibition called “Passing Through” to celebrate the exhibit Harbour City has teamed up with New York artist KAWS and AllRightsReserved to produce, just in time for Christmas an exclusive “Santa Cross is Coming to City” Tote Bag. The bag is made of plastic material in two holiday colors red and green featuring in bold colors Companion figure with Santa hat and beard and a wrapped present under one arm. The bag is only available at Harbour City through December 17-18, 2011 with purchases exceeding $2,000 HKD about ($257 USD). This bag is getting allot of hype so be sure to grab yours before they are all gone!

The LEGO’s comes together…The 8-foot-tall, 100-pound fiberglass statue Lego Man discovered on the Siesta Key Beach in Florida, October 26, 2011 wearing a shirt saying “NO REAL THAN YOU ARE” with the name “Ego Leonard” written on the back. This was all part of an anonymous Dutch artist’s Ego Leonard experiment. Also known as Dutch guerrilla artist Leon Keer who happens to be one of the artist in Sarasota this week participating in the city’s annual chalk festival.

Ego’s website also includes photos and videos of the Lego Man’s adventures around the world a project that has been going on since 2007.

Thanks to LA Times for cracking the case!

Moresay’s favorite Gothic kawaii artist Junko Mizuno will be signing her graphic novel, Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU Vol. 1, at NEW PEOPLE Saturday, August 22 at 2pm. If you’re in SF check her out!Junko Mizuno latest comic Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo, is about a cute extraterrestrial creature that comes to Earth disused as a playboy esque bird determined to find himself a real human bride for him to be truly happiness…Follow Pelu as he searches for love in a modern Japan as meets aspiring singers, sassy girls, paint-sniffing bad boys, and even the body-switching students of a mysterious high school.

Born in Tokyo, on May 27, 1973 Junko Mizuno was discovered by a booklet she created called “MINA animal DX.” Mizuno style is for the mature reader is imaginative and twisted and her work has been dubbed as Gothic kawaii. She is known for her grotesque remakes of classic fairy tails. Mizuno is constantly working on new comics, illustrations, paintings and designs for products ranging from toys to clothing.

Pelu the little Fluffy Playboy 172 published by Last Gasp of San Francisco is available for pre-order through amazon now.

NEW PEOPLE 1746 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94115

Praise for Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU:

…noting the diversity of Earth’s population, Pelu leaps into a magic mirror hoping to find someone like himself. His mad anti-trip-to-Oz whirlwind is captured in a montage of dreary meetings, lottery wins, and over eating – framed by a psychedelic expectoration of bubbles. Little Fluffy Gigolo Pelu features enough dire absurdity that it’ll force you to laugh. – Scott Green, Ain’t It Cool News

…is there enough love on our cruel planet to include a vomit-green, bow-tie-wearing cotton ball like Pelu? Maybe the answer lies in volume two, but I’m digging the journey so far. – Joseph Luster, Otaku USA

…certainly does not disappoint if you love Mizuno’s mix of cute / grotesque humor. – Deb Aoki, About.com

Guide to Manga Beautiful artwork and character designs that find the sexiness in Japanese “kawaii” pop culture. Unapologetic in pushing the envelope in decency and standards. – The Anime Almanac

The book is filled with bizarre, disturbing, but utterly engaging adventures, like the chapter where Pelu’s friend the Space Hippo arrives on Earth, eats too many unfamiliar foods, and ends up vomitting an acid-like substance all over the town’s local poodle ranch. – John Jakala, Robot 6

via: jmnews

A Bathing Ape has released a sneak peek of their latest collaboration with Pokemon‘s Pikachu, featuring Baby Milo! catch all these shirts while you can!The collectible shirts include: White A Bathing Ape shirt with Pikachu, White A Bathing Ape x Pikachu, Black-purple-blue BAPE Pika and Ape fusion, Black Pokemon style BAPE logo featuring baby Milo’s. via: pink tentacle

Asics x Sanrio Hello Kitty GEL-Lyte III is the third shoe from Sanrio and Asics collaboration set to be released on Sanrio’s online store as well as Sanrio flagship stores in New York City, San Francisco, and Hawaii later this year!

check out the other Asics x  Sanrio Hello Kitty GEL-Lyte III Here

Convex Mutan Magnam Opus and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty new toy color way featuring a blond Convex Mutan Magnam Opus with classic white and red Hello Kitty by Secret Base Japan.Checkout the rest of the Convex Mutan Magnam Opus x Secret Base x Sanrio Hello Kitty archive or buy yours here.

Mindstyle was at this years comic con and it was a tropical vinyl explosion, featuring fans favorite Mindstyle and Disney collaborations and other lovable characters. Unfortunately someone walked away with a “one-of-a-kind” custom Stitch please contact MINDstyle with any information regarding the lost Stitch.
Also check out a couple of pictures of the MindStyle booth and the latest Disney x MindStyle exclusive colabs.

SDCC coverage.

pictures via: mindstyle

Japanese street wear designer Nigo and A Bathing Ape are about to launch their 2nd collaborative collection in homage to the 1984 blockbuster film GhostBusters, 25th anniversary.The collection features 3 sets of graphic t-shirts, including a long-sleeve raglan edition, a special BAPESTA sneaker, and matching accessories. The GhostBusters x BAPE collection is currently on sale at BAPE LAND – ZOZOTOWN shopping network, select BAPE sellers in Japan and will arrive at BAPE LA and NYC stores soon.

GhostBusters 3

via: fm

Junko Mizuno latest comic Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo, is about a cute extraterrestrial creature that comes to Earth disused as a playboy esque bird determined to find himself a real human bride for him to be truly happiness…Follow Pelu as he searches for love in a modern Japan as meets aspiring singers, sassy girls, paint-sniffing bad boys, and even the body-switching students of a mysterious high school.

Born in Tokyo, on May 27, 1973 Junko Mizuno was discovered by a booklet she created called “MINA animal DX.” Mizuno style is for the mature reader is imaginative and twisted and her work has been dubbed as Gothic kawaii. She is known for her grotesque remakes of classic fairy tails. Mizuno is constantly working on new comics, illustrations, paintings and designs for products ranging from toys to clothing.

Pelu the little Fluffy Playboy 172 published by Last Gasp of San Francisco is available for pre-order through amazon right now.

Stay posted for more work from Junko Mizuno!