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Swissorhands; Best in show!

Jurgen — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:58:25 +0000

Today I received this message from Patrick Fransisco, APW Gallery NYC:

Hi Playroll. I just wanted to let you know that your custom for the Halloween Show is one of the pieces chosen as ‘Best in Show’. Awesome work. Thanks for taking part in the show.http://apwarts.blogspot.com/2008/11/toycyte-review-and-our-picks.html

Patrick

Below the 2 other very, very nice customs who got voted ‘Best in Show’ as well by Hollypop & Pocketwookie.

Halloween Custom Toy exhibition APW Gallery photos

Jurgen — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:50:58 +0000

Swissorhands

Jurgen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:42:10 +0000

Behold: Swissorhands! This is the final version as can be seen in the AWP Gallery in New York. Thanks to my trainee, Richie & my Patricia.

Ensemble Project call for Contributors

Jurgen — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:12:04 +0000

‘The Pick of the Crab Design Studio from Chile, has launched a new paper toy project called “Ensemble”. There are a couple of shapes available for free pdf download on the project site. Everyone is invited to submit their own design on these forms. The pieces connect together and will form one larger sculptural piece for an exhibition. Check out the site if you are interested in the project and send in your own piece of the puzzle!’

Sneak preview Swissorhands

Jurgen — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:03:41 +0000

Below a sneak preview of our custom for the Halloween Custom Toy exhibition in New York: Swissorhands. Indeed a mutation of Tim Burtons Edward Scissorhands and a Swiss pocket knife. We’re working on his mask right now.

Custom Toy Exhibition

Jurgen — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:41:04 +0000

From October 31st - November 11th, Locografix/Playroll is participating in a custom toy exhibition in the APW Gallery New York. 40 artists worldwide have been invited. I’m working on my custom right now, but do hope to show some photos within 1 week.

GizMag interviews PlayRoll

Jurgen — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:04:02 +0000

The first PDF issue of GizMag! Including interviews of Paplou, Nicholas Di Genova, Audrey Kawasaki, Invader, Mimoco, Marconi, Pleix, PlayRoll, Christopher Lee, Nguan, Pee&Poo, N-V8DR, Gordon Bennett, Stikfas and To Be Us.

Download it now!

http://gizmag.eu/pdf/GizMag_Issue1.pdf

Fedde Le Grand papertoy

Jurgen — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:24:38 +0000

For ‘put your hands up for Detroit’ DJ Fedde Le Grand to be released album, we have created a new papertoy. In the booklet 8 pages will be spent on building this character. Most likely in 1 of his new videoclip it will play a role.

Wooden Toys at Subwalk, Arnhem

Jurgen — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:11:26 +0000

Always wanted to see PlayRoll alive and kicking? Go visit Subwalk in Arnhem, Hommelstraat 65. Shop owners Jos & Roos have displayed them in the front of the store, right before the window. You can’t miss them.

Toxi goes plushes

Jurgen — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:17:36 +0000

Right now we are working on a plushes version of Toxi. He will be 25cm tall and has a diameter of 10cm. We try to make him similar to his wooden version: same fake leather with 2 color silkscreen prints. A limited amount of plushes will be produced +/- 25 pieces.