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Dragatomi and Friends’ Custom Toys at Comic-Con 2012

Written on July 20, 2012 by jeremy

Ray and Joanne of Dragatomi are two of my favorite toy people in all the land. They always pack a whole lot of toy art into a small space without things looking like a swap meet. Dragatomi’s booth was THE … Continue reading →

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Relentless at Oh No! Doom Gallery

Written on May 13, 2012 by jeremy

Relentless, a four-man show featuring the artwork of Tyler Coey, Yosiell Lorenzo, Brent Nolasco and Matthew Ryan Sharp, opened this weekend at Oh No! Doom Gallery in Chicago. The four artists are part of the M. Collective, and Sharp and Lorenzo were in attendance. … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con 2011 RECAP [PICTORIAL]

Written on September 19, 2011 by jeremy

This past July, I drove down to San Diego from the Bay Area for Comic-Con 2011. It was hell on my lower back but great for my trunk. Of course what I mean is that while my body experienced pain, … Continue reading →

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Brent Nolasco & J*RYU at Comic-Con

Written on July 28, 2011 by jeremy

Speaking of cool collaborations and bromance (oh were we?), Comic-Con saw the debut of Brent Nolasco and J*RYU‘s epic My Drifting Heart resin art multiple. The beginnings of the 14-inch figure can be seen in 2D in this painting by Nolasco. J*RYU did the … Continue reading →

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Dragatomi at Comic-Con

Written on July 28, 2011 by jeremy

If I was going to give an award for biggest heart(s) in the designer toy (store) scene, the trophy would go to Joanne and Ray Suavillo of Sacramento’s Dragatomi. Over a handful of years the (literally) mom-and-pop toy shop has … Continue reading →

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5-Eyed Dragon Custom Toy Show

Written on April 13, 2010 by jeremy

On Saturday night, there was probably some sort of planetary imbalance in toyland because five of its stars were gathered in one spot. Dubbed 5-Eyed Dragon, and held in Dragatomi in Sacramento, the show featured customized toys by Leecifer, DrilOne, … Continue reading →

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