This past Sunday, August 29th, saw the opening of Mai Hiro and Reign’s month-long “We Make It Reign” exhibit and gallery in the Winter Park suburb of Orlando, FL. On display at Reign’s streetwear boutique store was a plethora of canvas paintings, prints and vinyl toys from Mai Hiro’s Nakanari and Soujohn. Also featured were new t-shirts and merchandise from Kuso Vinyl and Kuso Pop, as well as some dope wood pieces from Dave “Outtamymind” Quiles. As one of the sponsors of the event, we were there to capture all the happenings. After the jump you’ll find some shots from the event. Head over to the mag site to view a lot more, then stay tuned for the recap video!

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KAWS gives the world a peek at an upcoming project he’s doing in Hong Kong via this image showcasing a larger-than-life character sculpture. The Companion character sculpture -which is at least three times the size of KAWS himself – will be showcased in Harbour City, Hong Kong sometime this October. Stay tuned.

Look at what’s releasing in five days! Yup, KAWS’ Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket vinyls will be available on August 28th at Original Fake in Tokyo for a little over $200 USD. In addition to having the bread to cop ‘em, you’ll also be subjected to OF’s lottery system which is typical for some of the limited and exclusive releases. Hopefully, we’ll have some access soon for those of stateside that want to get ‘em. More looks after the jump.

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See you at Reign this Sunday, August 29th!

“A sneak peak of what’s going to be available at the Reign show. Seen in the video are quick peeks at painted canvases and KusoPop merchandise.”

When: August 29, 2010
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Address:
Reign
114 S. Semoran Blvd.,
Suite #2,
Winter Park, FL 32792

I know my PNC Clint would disagree. But, as much as I like Manny, I can’t shake the feeling that he might not be too interested in getting in the ring with “Money” Mayweather. I’m just sayin’! That won’t bar me from trying to cop number two-of-three version of the MINDstyle x Bloc28 x Manny Pacquiao x Mad Mickey ATC though. And it shouldn’t for you either.

“It appears that there will be no super fight this November, but there will be the second of three limited edition versions of the #1 Pound for Pound champion Manny Pacquiao and Bloc28 Mad Mickey art toy collectible (ATC) figures released in conjunction with his upcoming November 13th fight.”

Amos Toys hits us off with five new vinyl versions of James Jarvis’ King Ken character for the fall. Check your local, or favorite, Amos Toy stockists during the next couple months to get one, or all in this series.

Circle the date! August 29th kicks off the long overdue, and month long, “We Make It REIGN” art and design exhibition at Orlando’s premiere streetwear boutique REIGN; featuring the homie Nakanari’s past, present and future work. Nakanari and his partner Soujohn, better known as the design team Mai Hiro collab with REIGN for their first-ever Orlando gallery showcasing an upcoming 8” Spiki vinyl figure as well as all Spiki colorways from past collaborations and collections. Mai Hiro themed Kuso Pop merchandise will also be on display and available for purchase. Adding more dopeness to the event is the ill Mai Hiro x Urban1Cycle Skitty fixed gear bicycle that will also be on display. Live music by DJ Mark-V, giveaways, food and a whole lot more await you on August 29th during the opening reception from 7PM – 11PM. Besides, guess who one of the few sponsors for this event is? You guessed it…the good folks at Premium Plus Magazine. So get your ass down there two Sundays from now. Drop the top for the back of the flyer and more info…

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