Sole DXB - The Middle East's Sneaker Summit

On the 15th of December 2011 we had the launch of the Toitoy x Puma collaboration that took place at our shop in Cape Town.We selected 12 Local artists gave them a blank 4" Mini munny from Kidrobot and a pair of Puma High top sneakers to customise. The Theme was "The streets you live on".
 What can i say about the quality of the works produced, they are fantastic.
Puma SA contacted me to advise  that we have been asked to send all 12 customs to "The Middle East's  International Sneaker Summit" in Dubai on 27/28th April 2012.
I would like to thank all 12 designers for their amazing work, and am so proud to be part of this incredible group of upcoming artists.
The Artist involved are: The Given , Kronk , Samantha Breakspear , Ivana Raguz , Wihan Mouton , Dave Maclennan , Frank Skullboy , Greg Darroll , Soledesign , Atang Tshikore , Hanna Hughes and Illana DeJager.

Android Series 3.

In the second quarter of this year there will be a new series of Androids being released.Some of the artists involved in this series are  Andrew Bell, Gary Ham, Huck Gee, kaNO, MAD, KRONK, Kelly Denato, Scott Tolleson andSket-One. This series will be a very limited series with only one release. Watch this space for more details regarding the release.

FatCap Series 3

This Thursday 26th January 2012 will be the release of FatCap Series 3  Be one of the lucky few to scoop up one of the two rare and regional case pack exclusives. North American locations will have a very limited amount of Sket One’s “Cover The Cap”, and everywhere else will have the endangered design by Scribe, “Almost Gone.”

If you purchase a case you will receive the White Rhino as a gift from Kidrobot.

BLACK 13 Calaverita

This will be the first release in a series of Calaveritas by The Beast Brothers.
Each piece is made of fiberglass and is 6.5 inches, hand painted and numbered, only 13 will be released.
These will be released on Friday 13th at 13:13 eastern time.
If you miss this it is gone forever.

Choice Cuts 10-inch Labbit - Product Preview

Some prefer beef, but we just love Labbit. It’s what’s for dinner tonight!

Choice Cuts is a 10-inch guide to how to chop, slice, and dice your Labbit into the tastiest pieces possible. He even comes with a matte white bone perfect for grandma Labbit’s stock recipe! The USLA has labeled this hog a perfect F for Fantastic – the best grade a Labbit could get. Available beginningFebruary 9,

Original post Kidrobot Blog.

Huck Gee’s Book Tour Rolls Through Kidrobot

The man, the myth, the customizer, Huck Gee is gearing up for his whirlwind book signing tour with stops at Kidrobot New York, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Huck will be hitting up 11 cities in 11 days to celebrate the exclusive white cover of his epic new book, The Art of Huck Gee. This rare touring edition will only be available during the signings for a mere $28.00. The 150 page, 6 x 9-inch, hardcover book is published by Presto Art and encompasses all aspects of Huck’s work: customs, prints, illustrations, collaborations and more.

Get down with Huck at KRNY on Tuesday, January 10, KRMIA on Wednesday, January 11, KRLA onSaturday, January 14 and KRSF on Tuesday, January 17. Each event will go from 6-8pm. There will be a very limited supply on hand so get there early to scoop up this highly sought after edition.

Original post from Kidrobot

Huck Gee & The Beast Brothers

Two great tallents Huck Gee and Beast Brothers will be joining forces and releasing a limited release of a 8" Dunny. This new release will be called Skullendario Azteca.
These will be dropping some time in February so if you are keen you had better watch their respective sits daily.

Coming Soon from Kidrobot.

We will soon be receiving 2 new releases from Kidrobot.

10" Smoking labbits in 3 gloss finishes Red,Black and White.

Fat cap series 3,there will be a case give away with this series so purchase a complete case and receive a limited release as a present.

Trampt.com

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Sushi Chef & Octo Samurai by Huck Gee

Huck Gee does it again with a jaw dropping custom munny set. This master piece was done for a private collector.This is yet another great piece done by the master himself. 

Merry Christmas

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients and friends a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
I do hope Santa went shopping at the right shop for you this year.

Toitoy X Puma Custom Release party.

Here are some pictures taken at our recent Custom release.

Glossy Smorkin’ Labbit Black, Red & White Editions

Soon to be released by Kidrobot  10 inch Smokin Labbits in a new shiny finish. There are 3 amazing colours to choose from Black,Red and White.

Custom Yoka Bear by Sam Breakspear.

I asked Sam one of our local Cape Town Artists/ Designer to do a special custom Yoka Bear for me to give to my wife as a birthday present.  Wow Sam you are amazing, thank you for this amazing custom

Custom Dunny -Smokin Clause- by Ian Ziobrowski

Check out this amazing custom dunny of Father Christmas created by Ian Ziobrowski. The detail work is fantastic.

Keithing custom of Kronks Yankee pig dog.

It did not take to long for someone to take Kronks Yankee pig dog and customise it. Here is Keithing custom.

Why must people always spoil great designs.

Fatcap series 3 Preview

This January kidrobot will be releasing another Fatcap series. This series will consist of 18 designs by new and old artists. They will be released on 26th January 2012.


Here are some of the artist involved: Kronk,Flying Fortress,John Paul Kaiser, Kano and Julie West.
There will also be 2 different case giveaway for clients who purchase a complete case.

Customs from the Toitoy x Puma show.

Here are all the incredible customs done for our show.

Well done to all the Artists you have done us proud.

                                                        Kronk   "Catacombs"

David McLennan "Surveillance Culture"

Ivana Raguz "Pumped up Kicks"

Wihan Mouton "Outline in Colours"

Illana De Jager "Geekster"

Atang Tshikare "Zabalazaa"

Frank Skullboy Mr Brisket goes to town"

Greg Darrol "Ally Cats"

Sam Breakspear Puss on Boots"

Hannah Hughes "Streets are Strange"

Soledesign "Street Invaders"

The Given "It came from Below"

New arrivals on Monday

We will be receiving our last shipment for the year on Monday morning. We are getting Gary Basemans 'High Priest of Toby' and Jesse Hernandez 'Calavera 8" Dunny '.

There are only 5 of each available so don't snooze on this one.

I hope to see you at the custom show tomorrow.

Toitoy x Puma Custom show

This is just to remind you of our custom show on the 15th December 2011 from 18h00 until 22h00 at our shop 49 Kloof street Gardens.

http://www.facebook.com/events/193659944052818/