Kaiju invaded San Francisco last weekend and set up shop in North Beach at Double Punch’s upstairs gallery. Some might say that the Bay Area is already a pretty monster-friendly place, and Mark Nagata whose Max Toy Co is locally operated would agree. Mark was joined by Massachusetts-based invader Matt Walker of Dead Presidents and duel Japanese raiders, Ichimiya-san from SUNGUTS and Yajima-san from Dream Rocket. Together, the talented and wacky quartet filled the small space with brilliant colors, copious customs…and not a single Dunny in sight. All unsold work from the show will make its way to Ningyoushi. Hit the jump for closeups and commentary.
Collaborative pieces by Dead Presidents, SUNGUTS, Dream Rocket and Max Toy Co
DEAD PRESIDENTS
Matt Walker brought a host of figures that showcase subtle differences in color and tonality. By applying specialty automotive paints and his signature pinstriping techniques, he transformed some of Mark’s Max Toy Co figures, Eyezon, Boy Karma, TriPus, Balbagon, Drazoran and a few rows of RealxHead pieces. The painted and pinstriped Boy Karmas are available in a small edition. Before the show, Matt did a pinstriping demo, which owing to rain and abysmal parking in North Beach, we regrettably missed. That said, I was luckily able to scoop up his Suiko collab with SUNGUTS…
Dead Presidents for Kaiju Invade San Francisco
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