Yea Me!

For your perusal. Here is an interview do with the good folks down at JANM (Japanese American Nation Museum)

http://www.janmstore.com/dacostabayley.html

Note for the upcoming show in LA later this year... 

From December 6th, 2008 through January 4th, 2009 the Japanese American National Museum, in collaboration with Dacosta Bayley, will present Dreams to Dreams: DCTO Custom Show, an original display featuring one-of-a-kind versions of the DCTO customized by selected artists from a wide range of artistic styles and disciplines. Just in time for the New Year (traditional Daruma-buying season)!

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Contest sadness...

Not really sure what to say about the 0(zero) turn out less the 1 (one) late entry... But alas, this is the world we live in :(

Regardless. The DIY. GID DCTO will be going on sell this weekend for those who wish to get their Zen glow on!

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NYCC '08!

Start the countdown! NYCC is just around the corner and I can't wait to get back to the BIG APPLE!

I'll be in town a couple of days early to help out where I can and of course hang with the NYC crew.  

I have a new Chocolate Soop print of Chef Koko for sale and maybe a mini surprise for you.

Above is a peek at the untitled print. Limited to an edition of 20. It'll be priced at 50USD an available at the ToyQube booth. I'll be floating around looking for all the new goodies.  You'll also undoubtedly find me at either ToyQube #booth 864 and MPH #booth 866

Now, sadly last time I didn't get to enjoy the BBQ I had planned on consuming. But this time I ain't playin'! Come hell or high water, there will be BBQ!

See you all there.

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Hello Chocolatiers!

It's been a minute since the last post and there's lots and plenty on the go.

First off: I am very happy to announce 'Dreams to Dreams' the DCTO custom show is locked for December 6th, 2008 to January 4th, 2009 at JANM (Japanese American National Museum) in LA. 50+ invited artists are already working their magic the DCTO figures. I'll have a list of the artists for you soon.

Next: DCTO Spring Contest... Now that Spring is finally here, the DIY GID DCTO will be going on sale soon on the Chocolate Soop Shop Price 40.00USD.  Here's your chance to win 1 of 2 DIY GID DCTO for your very own in a Chocolatier exclusive mission.  All you have to do is send in a photo of your DCTO in a Zen spot that you love to hang out at.  In a park, your favourite café, the train station, wherever it is that you find your stillness. There no major rules other than you have be on the mailing list (Only my fellow Chocolatiers are eligible), and you have to have taken the photo yourself. In focus and good lighting are pluses. Short listed photos will be posted on the DCTO project site. Closing date for photos is April 30, 2008. The 2 best photos (IMO) will each win a DIY GID DCTO. The sakura are blossoming, so get out there and find your Zen.

3rdly: A sneak peek at the one of the projects on the table. Fresh off the drafting board, I give you MMARTIN™ (Multimode Adaptable Routine Task Innovation).

This project is going to be pretty exciting. All the update on the project will be posted on Vinyl Pulse and of course here for all you Chocolatires to see first.

Here's the short version of the back story.

Manufactured by Friend Industries Inc., the MMARTIN™ unit is heralded as the work of the future, offering tomorrow's solutions today. By filling a gap in the labour market, the MMARTIN™ series is poised to become the industry standard in robotics.

As always, if you have any questions or just want to say hey, fire me an e-mail or post a comment here.

Back at you soon...

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Gotta Rocket!!!

Imagi Studios, the animation company behind TMNT, has signed Flushed Away director David Bowers to helm its CG-animated Astro Boy feature. Based on the classic comics and anime series created by Japan’s “the godfather of manga,” Osamu Tezuka, Astro Boy will be released worldwide in 2009 by Warner Bros.

You can never really tell from a still, but if this image is any indication of the render quailty of the 3D Astro, then Wow! It certainly has me chompin' at the bit...

Read more about the David Bower and Image at Animation Magazine's website.

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Awww Gimme a Break!!

Here's a look at my take on KaNO's Money Grip.

Also the uber limited 10"x 11" Gicleé Print.

Make sure to check out the Money Grip Show at MPH Friday, January 25th, 2008 (6 to 9 PM) For all the deets, check the link...

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What is art?

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Happy New Year Chocolatiers,

This is the first blog entry of 2008. I hope you all had a great time during the Holidays. I want to Thank all the people that made my first trip to NYC a memorable time. NYC lived up to all the stories.

So, now that things are in motion for the new 366 in the Year of the Rat (Earth elemental), there are a few new exciting things in the works, but I’ll bring you those details in the coming posts.

LOTS OF PRINTS, Vs, PROTOTYPES, BOOKS, CUSTOM SHOWS, even 2 SPECIAL EDITION KANIZA. “Watchout now!”

Until then I’m happy to tell you that my ‘Wish Kidd’ figure from the KANIZA Cluster 01 mini set put out by ToyQube is finally available on the CHOCOLATE SOOP SHOP. There are only 23 sets available so gettem’ while the gettin’s good.



Back at you soon...

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ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOURS!!!

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A DOUBLE CHOCOLATE KISS...

What's good Chocolatiers? I have 2 items on the list for this Chocolate shot.

First: A look at the Diptych Gicleé print entitled: 'Rising Starrs' I created for the KANIZA release. Each panel measures 5.5" x 8.5" and were printed in an edition of 50. I'll have 20 sets at the launch at ToyQube for 40.00USD per set (Launch Price). The rest will be available at the CHOCOLATE SOOP SHOP on the 15th of Dec.

For a more detailed image and more info on the 'Wish Kidd' click here.

Second: Check out the interview I did with Keith on the ToyQube site. I finally had a chance to sit down and answer of few questions about toys and my design work with the man himself. It give a little peek into what I about so I hope you find it interesting. Click the link for the INTERVIEW

NYC! 5 days and counting...

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A Little Dacosta TV...



Make sure to check the CBC.ca/bc site tomorrow morning for the 2010 Mascot reveal.
Update: 2010 Mascots revealed www.vancouver2010.com

CONGRATS to Meomi Design on a great job. 

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I love this type of 3D animation. I hope to be producing this quality of work in the future.

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New York Bound...

Hot off the press is the KANIZA release poster. I was up late last night putting it together. It gives me great pleasure in the strangest places ;) to announce the details of the official Toy Qube event.

KANIZA Cluster 01 Release Party
December 08, 2007
ToyQube & Gallery
133-31 39th Ave. #F36
Flushing, NY 11354
TEL: 718.939.8605
Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

For a list of artists who will be signing, please check out the Toy Qube site for more info.

I can tell you that I’ll be there to help with the celebrate the occasion. So with flight book and digs locked, it’s next stop, the Big Apple.

Hope to see you all there.

SOOP's ON!!!

I'm happy to bring you the news that the CHOCOLATE SOOP studio and CHOCOLATE SOOP shop are up and running.

Stop by, check it out and get yourself a little something...

www.chocolatesoop.com

Dacosta
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When you wish upon a star… Makes no difference who you are…

Waddup Chocolatiers!!!

I know it’s been a minute since I last sent out a shot to you all, but I’m back with some updates.

I finally got the production pictures of my little guy from the KANIZA Cluster 01 mini set put out by Toy Qube. Thanks to Klim @ BIGSHOT TOYWORKS, who supplied the snaps, I can bring you the first close-ups. Entitled ‘Wish Kidd’, he’s the little celestial brother of DCTO. Also shown in the picture is the blue chase. I’m not going to tell you what’s under the hood. I’ll save that for you to find out when the series drops next month. No date locked for the event, but I should have those details very soon.

More good things… Coming this month, my interview on the Toy Qube site with Keith. Of course I’ll send out a shot when that gets posted. Also, the launch of the CHOCOLATE SOOP online shop will be happening very shortly. I plan on loading up with my limited edition print works, apparel, stickers, customs, and more goodies as they come out. So now you can get DCTO and other gear direct, along with exclusive SOOP Shop contest-giveaways.

Oh yeah. I have another surprise coming for you in the next couple of posts, just in time for Winter.

So while I reload, I leave you with the ‘Wish Kidd’



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...AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Fred Lo of CANADA and Alice Matthews of AUSTRALIA

!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!
to the 2 winners of the DCTO SDCC'07 Toy Qube colourway 'Ghost'



A big thanks to everyone that signed up for the giveaway. There are a lot more contests coming in the near future. So stay tuned CHOCOLATIERS. New uber limit custom colourways, new paint designs, collaboratins, prints, and lots more Chocolaty Zensations...

Back at you soon

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1 down, 1 to go...

1 of the winners of a signed DCTO 'Ghost" colourway has claimed their prize.

The other selected person failed to respond in the allotted time. This leaves 1 spot open.
I've selected another name and sent an email with a new 48hour deadline of 18:00PST Friday 10th 2007.
So check your mail to see if you're a winner.

Tic-toc-tic-toc....


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'Ghost' WINNERS selected.

An e-mail has been sent to each of the 2 winners of the DCTO SDCC TOYQUBE Colourway 'Ghost'
Check your mail to see if you are one of the lucky winners.
The selected winners will have 48 hours to respond and collect their prize.
If they either choose to decline (which would be just silly) or don't respond within the time given, altenate name(s) will be drawn.

Thanks to everyone who partisapated in the contest and making the launch of DCTO a success. There many more up coming events and giveaways in the works, so if you didn't win this time there will be plenty of chances in the near future.


Dream Big!

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Quick Shot!

DCTO: Jibun Project Toy fo the Week!!!!

Just wanted to send out a quick shot to let you guys know the DCTO select as the toy of the week on Vinyl Pulse. Big thanks to Jack and Francine for the nod.

Nice...

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'Ghost' Winners in a minute...

The dust has settled...

It's 1 week since SDCC ended and well I have to tell you that recovery has been slow. 4 days of straight talking over the madd crowd took it toll on my voice. But dispite that, SDCC’07 was amazing. I had a great time meeting all of you who were able to make it out. Did a lot of signing. I wish I had a lot of picture to show but my camera broke just after I got on the flight down. I had to depend on the generosity others and so I'm waiting for images to be e-mailed. I’ll go through the images and picking out a few good ones to show. Can't wait for the SDCC'08!

Shouts and big love to the Keith, and all the Toy Qube gang for having me at the booth, John and Amy, Carlos, Toyin, BEN, Brandt and Kathie, Klim and Scott, Mr. Jude, Sam Fout, Kozik, Steven Daily, Cameron, Tiede, MAD, Jesse Hernandez, Jermaine (Keep those hands clean kidd) Marka, Andrew Bell, Angry Woebot, Eric So, Mr Gooding, Kim, Simon, Luke, Kirby and Whitney, Dustin, Justin, Ada and Angie, Jester, Jack Huang and Pokéfriend, Matthew Crouch, Maria Kwnog, Jack and Francine, Dana Harvey, Yves, Tragnark, Don Kratzer, Robert Mamonluk, Leecifer, Blake, and anyone else I forgot please feel free to remind me as some of it is still a blur...

I Did manage to remember to bring back a blank DCTO full of Sigs.



In the next post I will announce the 2 winners of the CHOCOALTE SOOP mailing list giveaway. Tomorrow 2 signed copies of the SDCC Toy Qube exclusive colourway 'Ghost' will be given away.

See you then...

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PS. Puffy comments will not increase your chances of winning, but they will make me feel good...