Just got in some new Kaiju, courtesy the Super7 Distro Network. Some offerings from Realxhead, Gargamel, and more. One of my favorites is the new Tim Biskup Dragamel. For some reason this figure remains one of the most under-appreciated figures out there, and this yellow version kicks it up a notch. Check it out!
Also, a shot of the new “Blood Rage” Squirm enjoying the beautiful weather. Available now for $50.00.
May 9th, 2008
This is total geekery, but I was lucky enough to have Jonathan Matthews drop off a Darkseid figure that he sculpted for DC Direct based on illustrations from the late, great Jack Kirby. Jonathan lives here in Louisville and has sculpted some amazing projects for DC. Most notably was a statue from the Batman Black and White series based on a Mike Mignola drawing, and the New Frontiers line based on illustrations by Darwyn Cooke. As of late, Jonathan has been sculpting the New Gods series for DC Direct. He really knocked this Darkseid out of the park, totally capturing the Jack Kirby style. I can’t wait to see more from this series (hint, hint..) Look for a special event at Ultra Pop! coming soon featuring figures, prototypes, and more from Jonathan’s archives.
May 7th, 2008
We were able to get a few styles from the Mishka Spring line. We don’t have many sizes or styles, so get ‘em while you can. We have more new styles coming from the summer and fall collections, so keep checking. This is just a sample of what is to come.
May 6th, 2008
Some new, some old. We received restocks of some great Upper Playground titles with the t-shirt order. Date Farmers, Usugrow, Morning Breath, and more.
Finally found some new titles to add to the mix, something for everyone.
Unfiltered The Complete Ralph Bakshi - Seen Fritz the Cat, Fire and Ice, The animated Lord of the Rings, or Cool World? Then you know the work of Ralph Bakshi, a pioneer of animation.
Richard Kern : Looker - Something for the voyeur in you, check out the end-pages. I can’t help the fact that I like to look at naked women.
Answer Me: The First 3 - I held off on carrying this book for long enough. Jim Goad is my hero. Hate at it’s best.
The Japanese Tattoo Design Handbook Vol. 1 - Some great tattoo designs from Japan, enough said.
Yoshitomo Nara Lullaby Supermarket - Cute doe-eyed girls and boys.
Box: The Evolution of Character Design - I am a sucker for packaging and character design, so naturally I love this book. Packaged in a zippered case. See it to believe it.
May 2nd, 2008
And you thought we just sold books and toys. Well, we have decided that Ultra Pop! needs to be your destination for the coolest t’s in Louisville, so it’s on!! This week we received some new t-shirts from Upper Playground, Gama-Go, and Cartel NYC. Also coming soon t-shirts from Mishka NY and Rebel8.
First off, some new mens t’s from Upper Playground. I love the Jim Phillips and Michael Jackson tributes.
Some new styles from Rinzen, Alex Pardee, and Jeremy Fish:
Also, some new t’s from Cartel NYC.
And let’s not forget the ladies. Some new Jeremy Fish and Koralie:
And some restocks of womens Gama-Go:
We also received some new Gama-Go wallets for men and women. Come on by and check them out!!
May 2nd, 2008
Here’s a couple of shots of some of our newest arrivals.
First is this Tragnark Golem by Kaching Brands. $75.00
Next, the newest Skullbuds from Jamungo, 1.5 & 1.6. Available for $15.00 each.
More to come!!
April 17th, 2008
I don’t know how they do it, but Span of Sunset received permission from Disney to do this crazy Mickey Mouse vinyl figure. It took me a while to track down the neon version, but I finally did. Packaged in a super deluxe window box with a t-shirt and a set of cards. Available now for $150.00.
April 9th, 2008
The art opening was a huge success on Friday. Thanks to everyone that came out in the rain to check it out. We sold 7 of the 10 paintings at the opening. The 3 remaining are the MechaniKong, Frankenstein, and Eiji with Godzilla. Here’s the photos of the set-up. We should have some photos of the opening festivities later this week.
Starting off with Eiji & Godzilla, Frankenstein (from Frankenstein Conquers the World or Frankensein Vs. Baragon).
Next in Line Godzilla, King Ghidorah, and Gezora.
This huge MechaniKong is one of my favorites. It is still available for $200.00. I should add that it’s almost 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide!!
I call this one “Rhapsody in Pink”.
King of the Godzilla foes, Hedorah.
Rounding out the collection with Flaming Godzilla.
April 9th, 2008
We just got in some pretty cool new japanese blind box toys.
First off are these great 3” die-cast toys (only $5.00 each):
Robocon is one of my faves:
Then there’s these really creepy Japanese Ghost Stories figures ($8.50 each):
Come on in and get them now!!!
March 26th, 2008
Not a ton of new books this week, so I thought I would highlight a few of my favorites:
But, Wait! There’s More! - The Irresistible Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil. Remember the Pocket Fisherman, the Chop-O-Matic, or Mr. Microphone? Well, we all have to thank Ron Popeil for these gadgets and many more. I’m a sucker for books on the obscure, and this is one of my favorites. Anyone got a Pocket Fisherman for me? Available from Rizzoli for $24.95.
Muerte by Mike Giant. Published on the occasion of the exhibition “Black Ink” in Paris, France. 96 pages of the bold line work that Mike Giant is known for, available from Drago Publishing for $25.00.
Hand Job - A Catalog of Type. So you think that digital is the way to go? Luckily not everyone still thinks that way, and this book proves it. Presenting the work of 55 typographers and graphic designers, this book celebrates the popularity of hand-drawn type. Available from Chronicle Books for $35.00.
March 6th, 2008