Show & Tell Gallery collaborates with LE Gallery for 'Word Up?' exhibit

featuring NY graffiti artist Ghost, Papermonster, Dixon, Omen, Skam, and Case. The exhibit opens January 7th at LE Gallery in and runs till February 7th. via: Show & Tell

A Bathing Ape and Disney, Mickey, Minie and Donald plush toys 2009

Japanese streetwear clothing brand, A Bathing Ape is on it's way to do a second collaboration with Disney's beloved characters. Early next year Bape will be releasing a Mickey Mouse x Bape plush toy in Bape flagship, lifestyle stores across the World. Characters Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck are set for a third series and will be sporting the Bapecamo. via: BAPE

Mr. at the the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

Artist Mr. from Japan is continuing his year long solo show at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris, France. Mr. current show "Nobody Dies" is a collections of Mr. anime/manga art consist and is inspired by cuteness or kawaii fetishes. The show will run until October 2009. Via: Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

Tokyo Disneyland limited "Sulley" Monsters, Inc. Disney/Pixar by Medicom

Tokyo Disneyland opens new attraction "Ride & Go seeking!" 4/15/2009 A commemoration will feature a limited edition James P. "Sulley" Sullivan from Disney's/Pixar movie "Monsters, Inc." Medicom figurine is set for sale May 2009. via: Medicom

Tim and Eric Awesome show goes on Tour 2009

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is a tv series created by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim back in February 11, 2007 on Adult Swim. The show consists comedic live-action materials, sketches, songs, and mocking commercials etc. The Tim and Eric Awesome Tour will Be in New York @ Nokia Theatre Times Square 1/30/2009 and Washington DC @ Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 2/2/2009. The episodes are sold on iTunes and Xbox Live Marketplace, and can be viewed on the Adult Swim website after TV airing. A fourth season of the show will begin airing in January 2009. via: Adult Swim

Be@rbrick Series 17

Get your Be@rbrick Series 17 Only available at Action City The Gardens. Limited to 12pcs per customer. featuring an eclectic mix of influences and collaborations included in Series 17: Basic – a yellow honey bear Jellybean – A clear deep honey colored bear Patapon by Rolito – A colorful piece with retro artwork Russian Flag – colored K-20 - A character from the movie K-20 SF – Transformer ‘Cute’ – Kids drawings Mickey Mouse. Artist – The World of the Golden Egg – yellow and red magic Artist – Alexander Girard – A pink and red tribute to the stunning modern art of Girard. Via: Action City

Peanut's special Charlie Brown Christmas at Knott's Merry Farm

Knott’s Merry Farm is decked out this Holidays season with the Peanut's, for a special Charlie Brown Christmas, now until January 4th 2009. A live concert for "Toys For Tots" is 12/20/2008. Teams competing in this year’s Rose Bowl in Pasadena will be honored with a discount starting 12/26/2008 – 1/4/2009 (as long as you wear your team colors). Knott’s Farm has 165 rides, live shows and attractions, including Knott’s newest coaster, Pony Express. Along with all the regular fun there is a Peanut's Holiday Parade and Snoopy's Cool Christmas ice show. Via: Knott's Merry Farm.

TOYS"R"US opens department dedicated to Nintendo in Times Square

This holiday shoppers visiting the Toys“R”Us flagship store in Times Square will find a new interactive Nintendo department (on level one) offering a wide range of Nintendo products. A interactive Wii™ wall will shoppers the chance to play select Wii games. The portable experience of Nintendo DS™ along with a variety of games of games to choose from. Last but not least a Nintendo gallery, showcasing images from Nintendo’s history of classic and current games. Specially trained Nintendo and dressed experts will be able to provide information about Nintendo products. Via: Nintendo.

Kurokami Animation broadcasting in Japan, U.S and Korea

Bandai Entertainment in will, produce Kurokami animated. Kurokami series will be aired 1/8/2009 in Japan on TV ASAHI at 2:40 a.m. U.S. on ImaginAsian TV (IATV) at 8:00pm 1/8/2009 and Korea on January 10:00pm on 1/9/2009 on AniBOX. Kurokami is directed by: Tsuneo Kobayashiis, based on a manga by Korean creative team Young Lim Dall and Park Sung Woo. A high school student Keita lost his mother when he was young. Now living on his own, meets a mysterious girl named Kuro. Kuro tells a story of: if a person runs into another person that looks just like them, they would die. From Kuro, For released on DVD in 2009 by Bandai Entertainment Inc. Via: Bandai Entertainment Inc.

3rd Annual ELAN Awards Vancouver

Top titles from Video Games, Animation and Visual Effects from all around the world are expected to enter the global award show. With over 60 Judges already onboard and more to come as the call remains open for a short time longer, the ELANS can deliver on their promise of “Best in the World” status to their winners. The 3rd Annual ELAN Awards will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts. Via: ELAN

Ralph Baer: Recovering the History of the Video Games

Ralph Baer the "father of video games" created the first light gun and game for home television use, sold grouped with a game expansion pack for the Odyssey, and collectively known as the Shooting Gallery. The light gun itself was the first peripheral for a video game console. 1966 he began to transform people's relationship to home television by inventing a way to interact with TV sets. Later Nolan Bushnell played Odyssey at a trade show and went on to found Atari and create the arcade version of Baer's Ping-Pong game, the now infamous Pong. Baer's groundbreaking work has shaped the leisure-time activities of a large segment of the world's population and spawned numerous businesses. But the historical record of his achievements very nearly disappeared. He recently told us the story of how his original documents and apparatus were lost ... and then found. They are now preserved in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Sanrio Digital Jobs: Assistant Systems Engineer

Sanrio Digital Ltd. (Hong Kong) is in need of a Assistant Systems Engineer. Sanrio Digtial Ltd. is new media company which strives to digitally expand on world famous IP's icons Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pochacco, Badtz Maru, and other Sanrio's beloved characters into digital community and a social web. Requirements and applications forms are on www.sanriodigital.com Benefit Highlights: · 5-day work week · Flexible working hours · Flat and horizontal company culture that encourages sharing and contribution · Supportive and open project management system allows you to learn and try different projects from time to time. · Medical insurance · Performance based bonus · Free company shuttle bus to and from KCR station daily To apply for this position please send your resume with the reference number, position applied, and salary expectation to hr@sanriodigital.com

Pokemon 2009 calender Mcdonald's Happy meal

Mcdonald's is known for it's exciting happy meal toys. Right now Mcdonald's Japan is giving away an official 2009 Pokemon calender. This is a must have for any serious Pokemon collector. Via: Mcdonald's Japan

Disney Mickey Mouse collaboration with Roen

Mickey Mouse form Disney did a recently collaboration with Roen a Japanese goth street wear brand. The two came together to create a Mickey Mouse in mummy form. These mummified Mickey Mices are extremely exclusive to a limited edition of only 200 dolls. Sales began 12/13/08. Available at select Medicom Toy dealers.

Hello Kitty Hospital Taiwan

Hau Sheng Hospital in Yuanlin in central Taiwan is reportedly the world's first Hello Kitty themed medical establishment. With 30 bedrooms from blankets to birth certificates and all uniforms worn by staff is Hello Kitty! A statue of Hello Kitty dressed in a doctor's uniform and pink examination room with Hello Kitty posters on the wall is pretty much all your expected to see! Via: Telegraph UK

Cadbury 2012 Olymic games London

British candy company Cadbury is the official sponsor for the 2012 Olympics held in London, England, UK. Cadbury will provide a verity of Cadbury candy treats along with ice creams kiosk around the Olympic park.

Monster Toys

Designer Brian Mahony maker of monster toys, whose interest of Kaijyu Japanese monsters inspired him to make limited edition vinyl toy monsters all hand painted. Opening 12/1/2008 through 12/29/2008 there is a party celebrating the event on 12/6/2008 @ Zakka meet Brian Mahony. Via: Guumon

Pepsi Japan Be@rbrick

If anyone has been to Japan, they know Japan is known for its vending machines and toys. Right now Pepsi NEX Japan and Be@rbrick are giving away little movie theatrical Be@rbricks. From movies : Tim Burton's Charlie and the chocolate factory, The Darknight, Superman, 300, Steven Spielberg's A.I, Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon, and even one for the OC? Unfortunately these can only be bought in Japan with a Pepsi Nex purchase. A great Be@rbrick collectors Item! Via: Japan Pepsi

The Hundreds Disney collaboration

The Hundreds brand has teamed up with Disney's Lost Boys from Peter Pan for a clothing collaboration... this advertisement has been put up in the Hundreds store in San. Fran. Via: Hypebeast.

Russian Vogue celebrates 10 years with Matryoshka Dolls

Commemorating Russian "Matryoshka doll" or "Babushka doll" for Vogue Russia 10 year anniversary, Roberto Cavalli, Burberry, Jitrois, Oscar De la Renta, Emillo Pucci, Gucci, Prada and many more! Check there rest out Here to pick which desginer babuska doll you like the best!