Whew...

[click to see the insane line just to pick up badges. preview night 08]

Ever so dearest Comic Con,

It has been a long 5 days of...
waking up early to find parking, dropping too much money on parking/pedicabs/limited edition nonsense/food/drinks, swiftly maneuvering through the crowd of 125,000+ attendees, waiting in line for 1+ hour(s) in hopes to not get denied into a panel/autograph signing/limited edition item, smelling that comic con trademark smell, having achy feet from walking up and down the aisles, having sore shoulders from carrying all the free and/or bought swag... argh...


[click to see the semi-calm preview night coming to a close]

bittersweet.

More Comic Con coverage to come...

a great comic con break

Take a break from all the lines and hoopla at Comic Con and mosey on down to Subtext in San Diego's Little Italy.

Stefan G. Bucher will be signing his book, 100 Days of Monsters, next thursday (jul 24) between 6-8 p.m. The book depicts monsters and their monster stories. Also included is a dvd which has time lapse video clips of Stefan sketching 100 daily monsters. Pretty darn cool.

and if that wasn't enough,

friday & saturday (jul 25-26) Subtext will also be having a vinyl toy display showcasing the custom works of over 30 world wide artists. An O K E E d O R K E E fave, Cameron Tiede, will be one of the cool few who will be putting their fingerprint on the new YOKA Panda bear by adfunture.

[all images courtesy of subtext.com]

Subtext & Zakkamono present Miao: Nov 14 - Dec 7

[diy miao. photo courtesy of subtext.]

Subtext will be having a custom vinyl show on November 14 until December 7 with the opening reception on November 14 from 6-10 p.m. 50 artists will customize Zakkamono's Miao which consists of two vinyls --- Lucky Cat and Mousubi.

Tokidoki has already collaborated with Zakkamono to create yet another hard to find favorite.

[tokidoki miao. photo courtesy of Zakkamono.]

yup, kinda a ways away, but the excitement was killing us already! We'll remind you and give you more info as it approaches.

Hey Sailor Boy(s and Girls)

We want miMObot!

[photo courtesy of mimoco.com]

When you purchase a Mimobot Tokidoki design between now until MAY 20TH from Metropark you will automatically be entered to win some cool prizes:
GRAND PRIZE (1 winner):
* Full set of the tokidoki for MIMOBOT designs!
* 8" Sahara Qee by tokidoki signed by Simone Legno
* Simone Action Figure
* Metropark $150 Gift Card

RUNNER-UP (3 winners):
* Choice of tokidoki for MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive
* Metropark $50 Gift Card

No purchase necessary, enter here.

[photo courtesy of mimoco.com]
Mimoco is also having a Graduation Sale (such a perfect gift!)

A selected bunch are 25% off. And if that wasn't incentive enough, if you buy $100 or more, you'll be emailed a $10 gift certificate, plus another $10 for each $50 you spend beyond that (spend $150, get $20; spend $200, get $30; etc.).

Their Graduation Sale goes on until June 3rd.

Cameron Tiede's Cali Weekend

Whether you're reppin norCal or the SoCal, Cameron Tiede will be your super cool, friendly neighbor this weekend. Unlike your other friendly neighbors, there will be no trolley or cardigan in this episode. Instead he's got a sick subway and stylish melvin.

[Cameron Tiede's "Unlucky Seven." photo courtesy of Cameron Tiede.]

This Friday in Santa Cruz, he (and other artists too) will be showcasing his custom All City Style Blank NYC Subway Car for Cardboard Spaceship's show, Derailed. They got a great lineup of artists. The opening reception will be this friday and the show will run until may 31.




[Cameron Tiede's Melvin. photo courtesy of Cameron Tiede.]

In fabulous Pasadena, Cameron will be giving you a Melvin at the VTN show this Sunday who also has a great lineup of artists. More info on Melvin coming this week on Cameron's blog.

Thanks again to Cameron Tiede for keeping us in the know!

Check it

This week, all we talked about were events going on throughout the week.
and there's a plethora of More places to hit up this weekend::

* OBEY Sample Sale

[photo courtesy of obey]
Everyone on your holiday list deserves the right to look fly. Check out today and Saturday.


*MACY'S at South Coast Plaza

[photo courtesy of kipling]
Miz Fergie will be promoting handbag line and signing autographs at 3pm. word on the street says only two hundred die hards are allowed to see her up close and personal. Must cop at least one hundred bucks of fergie goods to be able to meet the fergerator -- macys suggests purchasing before Saturday. Dudes, major plus points...the chickas will thank you.


*UGLYCON

[photo courtesy of grsf]
Giant Robot in SF will be hosting the second annual Ugly Con. It's gonna get ugly up in there this Saturday, for its reception night, starting at 6pm. YES, you heard right --- get your 'fit outta the closet, there's a Costume contest. There will also be three exclusive, new, limited releases at the partay.


*Stuffed


[photo courtesy of munky king]
Back by popular demand, Munky King Melrose will have an encore presentation of STUFFED -- an exhibition featuring plush food by various artists -- this Saturday from noon to eight pm.


*The Hundreds Holiday 2007 Warehouse Sale

[photo courtesy of the hundreds]
The show will go on if it doesn't rain. The Hundreds say to check out their blog, either the nite before or morning of, to make sure the event happens.


*Kendo Launch Party

[photo courtesy of kendo]
Kendo, the sneaker boutique for women -- genius i tell ya! -- is celebrating the launch of their site by throwing a party at the Lunchbox at Crash Mansion in LA, this Saturday. Doors open at 10pm. Don't forget to rsvp!

whew! now, which one of yous will be down to go to all? double dawg dare ya.

Cacti Frenzy

Either you've been living under some sad rock or aren't down (like us) to wait in 2 hour lines...here is (again) another fabulous opportunity to meet mister tokidoki in the flesh, the coolest italiano next to Tony Soprano, Mister...

...wait for it...

SIMONE LEGNO!

he'll be signing showing off the anticipated addition to his vinyl madness...the cactus pups and catus cats this saturday from 7pm - 11pm at Mobius in L.A.

Ali Values Project

the adidas originals Ali Values Project will have three more new pieces joining the collection and will be celebrating this Thursday December 6th at the adidas Originals Los Angeles.

Six live-by values, Six sicka$$ artists.

Come hangout with some of the world renown artist involved in the series -- Eric Bailey(dedication), HVW8 (giving), and Shepard Fairey (conviction) will be co-hosting the event.

Click on the flyer above and dont forget to rsvp.
And with a $150 purchase, you'll receive a limited edition poster. sweet deal.

Our dawg, Cameron!

Our pal, Cameron Tiede, dropped us a line to tell you all what's been on his plate lately.



He's got a new line out --


Cameron busted his trademark style on Toby HK's Dumb Dummies Mini Trading Figures.

[cameron tiede's bad dogs. photo courtesy of camerontiede.com]

These Bad Dogs come individually via blind box.

But if you can't stand the surprise, buy the entire set, and he'll throw in the bad dog limited edition shirt for free!

[bad dogs t-shirt detail. photo courtesy of camerontiede.com]


Cameron will be making a stop to San Diego this Saturday, November 3rd, at Subtext.


Tons of artists will putting their twist on kokeshi dolls.


Meet us there!

Updates:

hello okee dorkee-teers,

We are doing a tad of updates to the blog in the next couple of weeks...

*We'll de adding more to our "Dork Favorites" list. Check out our pals and say hello =) They're a swell bunch.

*Check out a new section, "Dork Drops" on the right column.
This section will keep you informed and updated with anything and everything coming out! Some were mentioned on the blog, some are just random news we thought you'd be interested in.

Got drops? spread it...okeedorkee@gmail.com

thanks yo.

See us?

We STILL have tons of Comic Con coverage to tell ya about!

Sorry for the delay, but really, we have tons of good stuff...we promise its worth the wait...

So, Didya see us at the Freebee Table?

If so, Take a pic of you and our lil postcard flyer and we'll use your pic for a comic con collage we're making =)


[photo taken by MURSE1 © All rights reserved.]

we LOVE to tease you

We're telling you,

...stay tuned...as we said, we still have tons of Comic Con news we haven't gotten to yet.

Here's a teaser for you...

...MISS LOVE...

Exclusive news from her will be revealed this week!!!

For now,

Vote for Miss Jennifer Love Hewitt for Best Actress for this year's Teen Choice Awards.

[photo taken by MURSE1 © All rights reserved.]

COMIC CON is done!

Comic Con is a week 6 days 2 Days 1 day away HERE DONE!

WHEW! what a GREAT(!) long five days! We are all recovering from broken backs and achy feet...

We had such a great show!
We will be sharing some insider news, exclusive pix, and will be giving away some Comic Con Swag to all our fabulous readers (yes, thats YOU!)

Stay tuned for Comic Con Coverage!

OKEEdORKEE live from the Con...

JanuS SainT is one of the several OKEEdORKEE peeps at the con. right. now.
he stopped by ToyQube and sent these LIVE shots...oOOooOOoOoo

limited editions by Nemo: Haremungous (edition 1 of 3!?!) & Gus -- love his 'fit.

the limited edition Sharky by Keith Poon, doodled on by simone legno!


Look out for him...

[taken by JanuS SainT via his sidekick]

Cameron joins us at Comic Con!

Our friend, Cameron Tiede, got a hold of us and told us the great news --- He TOO will be joining the hoopla is San Diego and will be at Comic Con!

He will be releasing his figures, "13 Tomodachi" [meaning friends in japanese.] Series 1 consists of Four Figures: Edgar, Oswald, Roofus, and Agatha, and there will only be 100 of each figure at the show!

Pick one up at the Toytokyo Booth ( #5335) and make sure to be at the booths during the following times so Cameron can sign "and draw an extra special picture for you!" He insist!!!

Thursday 3-4 pm
Friday 4:30-5:30 pm
Saturday Noon-1 pm


[photo courtesy of cameron tiede]

VTN: Coming to San Diego

Whew...ANOTHER event to write down on your calendar...

This year, San Diego will be even more crazier during July 26 - 29!

Not only do we have our Annual Comic Con -- so funny that newbies are so proper and call it "CCI." helloooo..its "the CON" ;)

but this year we will be welcoming the Vinyl Toy Network to our beautiful city!

We were was able to attend their Spring Show in Pasadena. The small and intimate show worked out great and allowed plenty of time and opportunities to meet different artists and vendors and even was a great place to shop.

Some artists, you may remember us featuring, who will be at the show are: Luke Feldman, Christopher Lee, Brian Castleforte. List of other artists that will be attending can be seen here.

What's great about this show is that it is FREE to attend and has a FREE shuttle service to the show on Harbor Drive, in front of the Hyatt, which is a hop, skip and a jump from the San Diego Convention Center which is hosting the Comic Con at the same time!

tokidoKICKS

yesterday, my boyfriend bought himself ANOTHER pair of Nikes.
i pouted,
"what about meeee?"
and he said that if i find a pair i like, he'll get me one...
I FOUND ONE! err, TWO!

(as seen on tokidoki's blog from the sneaker pimps party in Shibuya)

Taste the Rain, it's Nice

(photo courtesy of zeptonn)

Zeptonn recently finished a project that took several days to complete. He created a wall drawing for his workspace at Studio Pats that measures 14.76' x 6.56'. He drew everything freehand using black uni-posa pens (similar to sharpie paint pens.)

Check out the process below:

Hope this inspires everyone to pick up a pen & go!

Thanks again, Zeptonn, for the exclusive news!

Time Flies when you're having Fun!

So, we start this little blog a month ago, (can you believe it?) and already we feel LOVED!

THANK YOU to YOU!

...Thank you to everyone across the World for checking us out! For your comments, for your daily peak, for you spreading the word...Thank you!

Gracious thank yous to the HostessBlog for adding us to her Fabulous Reads!
Thanks to Pop Cling for including our review in your News Section!
Thank you to the amazing Artists: Luke Feldman, Zeptonn, and Cameron Tiede for keeping us in the know =)